Posts published in February 2012

Norway Krone Gains, Central Bank Ready for Intervention?

The Norway krone fell today as Norway’s central bank and government were concerned about an impact of the strong currency on the nation’s economy. The currency has reached the eight-year record in September, prompting the Norges Bank…

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US Dollar Gains as Uncertainty Sets In

A bit of uncertainty has appeared in the financial markets, and that is helping the US dollar gain today against other currencies. Even though the spread between the three-month dollar Libor and overnight index…

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Euro Rebound After Italy Sells Debt

The euro rebounded today after Italy sold maximum amount of its bonds on today’s auction, easing worries about the credit crisis in the European Union that reemerged after Moody’s cut credit…

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UK Pound Gains on Economic Forecast

UK pound is gaining against the US dollar and the Japanese yen today as an economic forecast expects growth to pick up in 2012. The Confederation of British Industry believes that Great Britain will…

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US Dollar Falls on Greek Vote

US dollar is lower as the Greek parliament votes to accept austerity measures requested by Eurogroup leaders as a condition for receiving bailout funds. US dollar weakness is a product of renewed optimism in Forex…

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