Posts published in August 2011

USD Gains vs. EUR & CHF, Falls vs. JPY

The US dollar managed to gain against the euro and the Swiss franc today, but fell against the Japanese yen as mixed fundamentals left traders unsure about prospects for the US currency. The Standard &…

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Crude Oil Rallies, Helps Ruble

The Russian ruble retreated after its has gained as crude rallied for the third day on optimism for global economic, making Russia’s currency more interesting for investors who are willing to risk in search…

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Market Optimism Makes Loonie Stronger

The Canadian dollar gained, rising to the highest level in more than a week against the greenback, as stocks and commodities rallied, making the growth-linked currency appealing to investors. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke…

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Market Sentiment Improves, South Korean Won Gains

The South Korean won gained today as the comments of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke last Friday increased risk appetite among Forex market participants, bolstering appeal of higher-yielding currencies.…

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Rand Advances with Stocks & Metals

The South African rand rallied today, rising to the highest level in more than a week against the US dollar, as stocks and metals advanced after the speech of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke…

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