Posts published in April 2012

US Dollar Heads Higher on Safe Haven Demand

US dollar is heading higher as uncertainty in the financial markets creates a demand for safe haven currencies. Greenback is heading higher against the euro and the UK pound. While the pound has been…

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Crude Oil Prices Drag Ruble Down

The Russian ruble was down today, falling for the third day, as prices for crude oil, the main nation’s export, declined amid concerns about the global economic recovery. Futures on crude oil fell…

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Swedish Krona Declines with Industrial Production

The Swedish krona fell today after a report showed that nation’s industrial production declined significantly more than expected and as risk aversion damped demand for European currencies. Industrial production fell…

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Risk Aversion Weighs on the UK Pound

Risk aversion remains intact today, and that is weighing on the UK pound. Concerns about global economic growth are still plaguing the markets, and that means that the UK pound is…

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US Dollar Falls as Traders Still Expect QE

The US dollar fell today against most major currencies as the worse-than-expected payrolls fueled the speculation that the Federal Reserve will stimulate the US economy, weakening the currency at the same time. US non-farm…

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Canadian Dollar Heads Lower as Commodities Struggle

Canadian dollar is heading lower as commodities struggle today. Oil prices are having an especial effect on the loonie today, as they are very connected to the performance of the Canadian currency. Also weighing…

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Euro Pulls Back on Sovereign Debt and Risk Aversion

Euro is pulling back today as concerns about sovereign debt continue to dominate the conversation about the eurozone. Additionally, general risk aversion concerning the state of the global economy is weighing on the euro.…

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Yen Climbs on Japan’s Current Account Surplus

The Japanese yen advanced today after Japan posted trade balance surplus in February and as concerns about the possible North Korean rocket launch increased demand for the yen as a safe haven. Japan’s current…

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