Posts published in January 2012

Fundamentals in US & Canada Surprisingly Bad, Loonie Dips

The Canadian dollar dropped today versus safer currencies as macroeconomic fundamentals were surprisingly bad both in Canada and in the United States. The currency still managed to outperform the euro after the earlier drop. Canada’s…

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Rand Gains Amid Market Optimism

The South African rand gained today as optimism for an outcome of Greek debt-swap talks caused a rally of stocks and commodities, while also helping currencies of emerging markets. Discussions about reduction of the Greek debt…

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Swiss Franc Mixed Today

Swiss franc is mixed today, higher against the euro, and lower against the US dollar and the Great Britain Pound. Even so, the recent economic forum at Davos has expressed confidence in the Swissie’s…

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Pound Higher on Consumer Confidence

The Great Britain pound was higher today versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen after a report showed that consumer confidence in the UK improved, while speculation that Greece made progress…

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Canadian Dollar Pulls Back

Canadian dollar is pulling back today, heading lower as risk appetite fades away, and as oil prices drop. Commodity currencies are struggling right now on risk aversion and a higher US…

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US Dollar Rises as Greece Takes Center Stage

US dollar is rising as Greece once again takes center stage in the world markets. Greenback is gaining as concerns about what’s next for Greece — and the eurozone — weighs on risk…

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Turkish Lira Down Ahead of EU Summit

The Turkish lira was down today after four sessions of gains as investors preferred a cautious approach during the discussions about a Greek debt haircut, avoiding riskier assets. Today, leaders of the European…

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