Posts published in August 2011

Yuan Goes Down as Europe Saps Demand for Asian Assets

The Chinese yuan fell today as the central bank set the reference rate for the currency lower for the first time in six day after the European leaders failed to reach an agreement about measures for fighting the debt…

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Pound Rises as Inflation Accelerates

The Great Britain pound strengthened against most its major peers after the report showed that the consumer prices in the UK increased more than forecast last month. The government report showed…

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Canada’s Dollar Goes Down with Crude

The Canadian dollar weakened today as the decline of crude oil prices and the signs of slowdown of Europe’s economy reduced appeal of riskier currencies. The slower-than-expected growth of the German and the Eurozone GDP returned markets to risk-off mode.…

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Euro Drops as Europe’s Economic Growth Slows

The euro snapped its three-day rally today after the macroeconomic data showed Europe’s economic growth is slowing, intensifying concerns about the impact of the debt crisis on the Eurozone economy. The German GDP,…

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Good Week for Dollar Even After FOMC Statement

This week wasn’t bad for the US currency even after the statement of the Federal Market Open Committee signaled that the nation’s central bank will debase the dollar for prolonged time. The FOMC stated…

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Franc Continues Run Down on Prospect of Euro-Peg

The Swiss franc extended its losses as traders are worried that the Swiss government is ready to go for extreme measures to tame the excessive appreciation of the currency. Swiss National Bank Vice President…

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Korea’s Won Retreats After Rally

The South Korean won rose earlier this day, bolstered by yesterday’s report about the US jobless claims, but later retreated on the inflation threat. Unemployment claims in the US declined from 402,000…

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NZ Dollar Heads for Second Weekly Drop

The US dollar fell today, heading for a second weekly decline, as the problems of the US and Europe makes traders less willing to invest in currencies perceived to be riskier. The currency of the South Pacific nations is…

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