The Great Britain pound fluctuated against the US dollar and slumped versus the euro today on speculations that the UK central bank will boosts its asset purchase program. The bank left the program…
Posts published in January 2012
Aussie Struggles Higher against US Dollar
Aussie is struggling higher against the US dollar today, working to regain some of the losses due to the latest Chinese inflation report. Aussie is running into some trouble, though, as Forex…
Euro Jumps as ECB Sees Stabilization
The euro climbed today, erasing its yesterday’s losses versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen, after the European Central Bank left the main interest rate unchanged and ECB President said he…
US Dollar Falls as Libor Drops
US dollar is lower across the board this morning as the Libor falls for borrowing dollars and euros. The London interbank market also saw a narrowing in the spread of three-month dollar Libor and overnight index…
NZD Gains as Chinese Inflation Slows
The New Zealand dollar gained after China’s inflation decelerated, spurring speculation that China will stimulate the slowing economic growth, boosting prospects for New Zealand exports. China’s consumer prices…
Japanese Yen Gains Against Euro, Pound
Japanese yen is gaining against the euro and the pound today, thanks to renewed fears about what’s next for Europe. Yen is lower against the US dollar, though, thanks in part to the re-emergence…
Pound Lower on Trade Balance & Monetary Easing Speculation
The Great Britain pound went down today after trade balance deficit widened retail price inflation slowed. The sterling also weakened on speculation that the Bank of England will add stimulus.…
Euro Down on Fitch Comments
The euro declined today after Fitch Ratings spoke about possible worsening of Europe’s credit crisis and potential disintegration of the eurozone. Fitch said the European Central Bank should ramp up its…
Canadian Dollar Losing Momentum on Risk Aversion
Earlier, the Canadian dollar was gaining on the demand for riskier assets. Yesterday’s demand for higher yielding assets helped the loonie gain versus its counterparts. However, some of that momentum is being…
US Dollar Mostly Lower as Risk Appetite Makes an Appearance
Risk appetite is making an appearance as investors show optimism through higher stocks. As a result, the US dollar is mostly lower against other majors today. Greenback is lower against…