Posts published in January 2012

Australian Employment Deteriorates, Aussie Down

The Australian dollar dropped today after the report showed an unexpected decline of employment, making traders speculate about a possible interest rate cut by the Australian central bank. Market participants expected an increase…

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Negative Domestic Data Hurts New Zealand Dollar

The New Zealand dollar retreated today as virtually all macroeconomic reports from New Zealand were negative this week, making the currency less attractive for Forex traders. The New Zealand Institute…

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US Dollar Falls after Upbeat News

US dollar is falling today, thanks to upbeat news out of China and Europe. With risk appetite on the rise, there is little demand for the safety and stability of the US dollar. Forex traders…

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Mexican Peso Climbs to Monthly High

The Mexican peso reached today the highest level in more than a month as Forex market participants ignored rating downgrades by Standard & Poor’s, supporting demand for currencies of emerging economies. S&P performed…

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Brazilian Real Goes Higher as GDP in China Slows

The Brazilian real climbed today after a report about slowing economic growth in China lead to speculation that the Asian nation will stimulate its economy, increasing attractiveness of commodity currencies. China’s…

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Euro Gains as Borrowing Costs Drop

Euro is gaining in Forex trading today, with a measure of optimism returning as Greek and Spanish borrowing costs drop. Also helping the euro is the good news coming out of Germany, with…

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Canadian Dollar Gains as Commodities Rise

Canadian dollar is gaining today, drawing strength from rising commodities. Canada is especially seeing some support from rising oil prices. With oil supply in question, prices…

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