Posts published in June 2012

Euro Gains as US Data Sparks Talks About Stimulus

The euro advanced against other major currencies today as poor macroeconomic data from the United States weakened the dollar and spurred speculations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate the economy to support the faltering…

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US Dollar Index Slips

US dollar index is slipping today as Forex traders find risk appetite, even though there is little good news coming out of Europe. Instead of seeing risk aversion…

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UK Pound Mixed Today

UK pound is mixed today, gaining against the US dollar, but pulling back against the euro. Risk appetite is making a cautious appearance in the currency markets, even with trouble…

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Rupiah Falls as Moody’s Downgrades Spain, Recovers

The Indonesian rupiah fell today, leading other Asian currencies in decline, after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Spain’s sovereign-credit rating, refueling concerns caused by the crisis in the countries of the eurozone. Currently the rupiah…

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Poor US Fundamentals Sap Strength of Loonie

The Canadian dollar fell today against most of its major peers as poor fundamental reports from the United States dimmed prospects for Canadian exports, while European problems still damp demand…

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Euro Holding to Earlier Gains

Euro is holding to earlier gains, and even building again, thanks to an appearance of risk appetite. Earlier, risk appetite faded a bit after US retail sales data, but now there…

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