The euro remained weaker against the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc today, though retained its gains against the US dollar, as today’s report is expected to confirm that the eurozone economy shrank…
Posts published in March 2012
Canada’s Dollar Falls as China Hurts Market Sentiment
The Canadian dollar retreated yesterday after the Forex market was shaken by the announcement that China’s economic growth may slow this year. The currency started today’s session with a little rally,…
NZ Dollar Sinks as China’s Growth Slows & Stocks Drops
The New Zealand dollar slumped today as stocks retreated. The decline of global equities was caused by the announcement that China decreased its growth target for this year. China was viewed for some…
Rand Goes Down as China Cut Growth Forecast
The South African rand slipped today after China cut its growth forecast, hurting currencies that are dependent on commodity prices, including South Africa’s one. Uncertainty about the future…
Japanese Yen Gains Against Majors
Japanese yen is gaining against its major counterparts today, rising as Forex traders seek some sort of safe haven and stability in the wake of the latest news out of China. Concerns about…
UK Pound Higher after Dropping Earlier
UK pound is higher in the currency market against the US dollar, after dropping earlier today. In earlier trading, UK pound fell against the US dollar on Greek worries and the expectation of poor…
Euro Heads Lower — Again
Euro is heading lower — again — on the Forex market today. Concerns about the eurozone are weighing on the 17-nation currency, and general risk appetite is causing traders to favor the US…
Risk Aversion Helps US Dollar
Risk aversion is helping the US dollar today in Forex trading, providing a boost as concerns about the eurozone once again become prominent in the financial markets. Forex traders are looking for some…
Aussie Looking for Support in Forex Trading
Australian dollar has been trading choppily today, but right now the Down Under currency is making some progress as general risk appetite returns to the currency market. Right now,…
Japanese Yen Mostly Lower
Japanese yen is mostly lower today, thanks in large part to the asset buying program from the Bank of Japan from earlier this month. Stocks have been bolstered by the easing in Japan…