Posts published in April 2012

Australian Dollar Sinks on Falling PPI

The Australian dollar slumped today as the unexpected decline of producer prices in the first quarter of this year led to speculation that Australia’s central bank will decrease its interest rates on the next monetary…

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Euro Down on PMI, Concerns About French Elections

The euro was down today on concerns about the outcome of the presidential elections in France. The report that showed the manufacturing index falling to the lowest level in almost three years also had its negative…

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US Dollar Pulls Back as Risk Appetite Returns

Risk appetite is making a comeback in the markets today, and that is sending the US dollar mostly lower. The dollar index is losing ground, and the greenback is lower against many of the majors,…

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Aussie Mostly Soft as Week Draws to a Close

Australian dollar is mostly softer as the week draws to a close. Aussie has been weakened this week by risk aversion and concerns about what’s happening in the eurozone. Also, recently, the news out…

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Euro Weakens as Questions Persist

Euro is weakening today against the US dollar and the UK pound as questions about the economic viability of the eurozone persist. Even though it’s clear that eurozone countries can still sell…

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Bank of Canada Comments Send Loonie Higher

Right now, the Canadian dollar is seeing gains against nearly all of its major counterparts as the Bank of Canada comes out sounding a bit hawkish. Loonie is finding support in general…

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Euro Lower Against Many Counterparts

Euro is lower against many of its counterparts today, dropping as concerns about the European debt situation continue to dominate the news. Spain is expected to auction off bonds today, and there…

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