Posts published in January 2013

Loonie Rises for Second Day

The Canadian dollar rose today for the second trading session after the huge drop against the US dollar and the euro that has started in the middle of this month. The bounce was supported by favorable fundamentals,…

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EUR/USD Reaches Highest Rate Since 2011

The euro rose today, erasing its previous losses versus the Japanese yen and touching the highest level since December 2011 against the US dollar, as the sentiment of German consumers was stable this…

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US Dollar Drops as Consumer Confidence Falls

US dollar is broadly lower today, losing ground today as the macroeconomic picture internationally is at odds with the latest economic data out of the United States. The macroeconomic picture continues to be…

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UK Pound Finds Respite for Now

UK pound has found some respite from its downward spiral — at least for now. Pound is higher against many of its major counterparts right now as Forex traders take…

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NZ Dollar Climbs as Trade Deficit Turns to Surplus

The New Zealand dollar climbed today after New Zealand’s trade balance made a very pleasant surprise for market participants, unexpectedly turning from deficit to surplus last month. The currency retreated…

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Yen Rebounds After Huge Drop

The Japanese yen rose today, advancing for the second session and rebounding from the lowest level since 2010 against the US dollar, on speculations that the recent drop was excessive and on hopes for improvement of the Japanese…

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Euro Lower on Profit Taking

Euro is a little lower today against the US dollar, thanks in large part to a round of profit taking from Forex traders anxious to lock in gains seen last week during the 17-nation…

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