The Chilean peso rallied after inflation jumped more than was forecast by economists, reducing probability of an interest rate cut by the nation’s central bank. Chile’s consumer prices jumped 0.6 percent…
Posts published in January 2012
Czech Koruna Falls to 19-Month Low Against Dollar
The Czech koruna declined today to the lowest level since July 2010 after minutes of a central bank’s policy meeting showed that policy makers anticipated slower economic growth in the country. Minutes…
Euro Struggles Continue on Bank Capitalization Concerns
Bank capitalization concerns are the main focus today, especially after the debacle involving UniCredit. Worries about bank capitalization, and a continuation of the sovereign debt crisis in many eurozone states, has the euro…
UK Pound Lower as Concern about Isolation Grows
Yesterday, UK pound gained solidly against the euro, but today some of those gains are being given back. UK pound is lower on a combination of risk aversion, as well as concerns…
Canadian Dollar Drops as Oil Declines & Unemployment Grows
The Canadian dollar fell yesterday and extended its drop today after crude oil declined, while unemployment in Canada unexpectedly increased last month and employment growth was lower than anticipated.…
Dollar Rallies, Stalls, Can Resume Advance
The US dollar rallied yesterday as macroeconomic data from the United States was good, while concerns about Europe’s economy persisted. The rally stalled today, but may yet resume as US…
Yuan Drops as Central Bank Sets Reference Rate Lower
The Chinese yuan was weaker today after the nation’s central bank cut the daily reference rate on concerns that the continuing European crisis would hurt growth prospects. The People’s Bank of China…
Euro Plummets as Concerns Skyrocket
Euro has plummeted below the 1.28 level against the US dollar today as concerns pile up. The latest French bond auction saw higher borrowing costs, and there are renewed concerns…
Aussie Mixed in Forex Trading
Aussie is down against the US dollar as risk aversion continues today, but up against the euro. Concerns about the eurozone crisis have sharpened, and that has investors and Forex traders…
Pound Jumps to Highest Price in More Than a Year Against Euro
The Great Britain pound jumped against the euro to the highest level in more than a year as concerns about the problems of Europe made the UK currency more appealing. The sterling also advanced versus the Swiss…