Posts published in January 2012

Canada’s Dollar Suffers from Risk Aversion

The Canadian dollar fell yesterday and continued its decline today against the US currency and the Japanese yen as optimism evaporated from the Forex market. Canada’s currency jumped versus the euro. This year…

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US Dollar Gains as Risk Aversion Returns

Yesterday’s enthusiasm has largely disappeared and risk aversion is back in fashion on the Forex market. US dollar is gaining against high beta currencies today as attention turns back to the troubles…

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Euro Retreats as Inflation Slows

The euro pared its yesterday’s gains today after the preliminary report showed that inflation in the eurozone slowed and the outcome of the German debt auction wasn’t very good. Eurozone annual inflation is…

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EUR/USD Back Below 1.30

Euro is lower again today, dropping as concerns about what’s next in the European banking saga weigh on investors and Forex traders. EUR/USD is back below the 1.30 level, falling as concerns…

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Forint Drops to Almost Three-Year Low

The Hungarian forint sank today to the lowest level in almost three years on concerns that Hungary won’t receive a bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund in the near future. Some economists…

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Canadian Dollar Rises as Commodities Jump

Canadian dollar is higher as commodities see a sharp jump in prices. The latest ISM data in the United States is helping matters, especially for the loonie, but the manufacturing expansion in China and Australia is…

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Aussie Jumps with Asian Stocks & Manufacturing

The Australian dollar jumped today as Asian stocks advanced and nation’s manufacturing expanded, increasing attractiveness of Australia’s currency. The Manufacturing Index of Australian Industry Group rose from 47.8 to 50.2 in December. A value…

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