Posts published in January 2013

Trading Environment Negative for Yuan

The Chinese yuan was flat today, but may yet fall as the trading environment was negative for the currency after the People’s Bank of China reduced its reference rate and concerns about the global…

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CAD Loses vs. JPY, Steady vs. USD

The Canadian dollar held steady against the US dollar and maintained its gains versus the euro even amid negative news that hurt the market sentiment. The currency lost to the Japanese yen yesterday…

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Debt Ceiling Concerns Boost US Dollar

US dollar is seeing a boost today, practically across the board, on the Forex market. Most of the dollar’s strength is coming from uncertainty surrounding the upcoming fight over the debt ceiling. Once…

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Euro Drops after Firming Earlier

Euro managed to firm against the US dollar earlier in trading, but now the euro is lower in general as concerns about the global economy come into focus and as risk assets lose their…

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Aussie Slips Ahead of Employment Report

The Australian dollar dropped today ahead of employment data later this week. Analysts think that the employment report will show weakness of the labor market, adding to signs of trouble in the nation’s economy.…

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Indian Rupee Advances as Inflation Slows

The Indian rupee advanced today as inflation slowed to the lowest level in three years, leading to speculations that capital inflows into the country will increase and demand for the nation’s currency will grow. The Wholesale…

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Rand Ends Five-Day Drop

The South African rand advanced today after five days of losses on speculations that the drop was overdone and after yield on nation’s debt fell. The yield on the benchmark 10.5 percent bonds maturing…

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