Posts published in December 2012

Euro Strong vs. Dollar, Weak vs. Yen

The euro climbed against the US dollar today on optimism for the Greek bond-buyback program and the macroeconomic data, which was better than expected. At the same time, the shared 17-nation currency fell versus the Japanese…

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AUD/USD & AUD/JPY Jump After RBA Cuts Rates

The Australian dollar jumped against its US peer and the Japanese yen today after the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to cut its main cash rate to boost economic growth. The RBA slashed…

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Pound in Danger Despite Positive Fundamentals?

The Great Britain pound advanced today as the manufacturing data was better than expected, adding to evidence that the UK economy is able to recover from the recession. Yet market analysts believe…

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Angela Merkel’s Comments Help Euro

Euro is heading higher today, getting a little help from general risk appetite, as well as from the latest comments made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel about possibilities for Greece going…

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Japanese Yen Short Positions Surge

Japanese yen is heading mostly lower today as short positions surge. Right now, expectations are that the yen will tumble in value, and Forex traders are shorting the currency as a result.…

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