Posts published in February 2013

US Dollar Pares Some of Its Earlier Gains

US dollar is paring some of its earlier gains as risk appetite begins to make an appearance today. After some political uncertainty in Europe weighed on the euro, the 17-nation currency is now…

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Ruble Drops with Crude Oil, Erases Losses Later

The Russian ruble advanced today, erasing its previous losses. Earlier, the currency declined as the worsening market sentiment hurt prices for crude oil, Russia’s major source of export revenue. Futures on crude…

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NZ Dollar Follows Commodities in Decline

The New Zealand dollar fell today against its US peer as commodities retreated amid political turmoil in the European Union. The currency also dropped versus the Japanese yen after touching the highest…

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Political Concerns Halt Euro Rally

Did Forex traders get too excited about the euro recently? That’s what many are wondering as political concerns halt the recent euro rally and send the 17-nation currency plunging. Political…

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Aussie Fluctuates Ahead of RBA Meeting

The Australian dollar fluctuated today ahead of tomorrow’s policy meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Today’s fundamental data was mixed, not giving the currency any particular direction to move. The RBA is…

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Sterling Strong Even as UK Construction Declines

The Great Britain pound remained strong today even after a report showed that Britain’s construction stayed in decline last month. The sterling advanced against the US dollar as likely the Friday’s huge…

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Dollar Mixed After Fed Meeting & Non-Farm Payrolls

The US dollar weakened against most currencies including the euro and the currencies of New Zealand and Canada this week. Yet the greenback managed to gain on some currencies, most notably the Great Britain pound…

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