US dollar is lower today after yesterday’s solid gains, and as lack of panic in Cyprus gives risk appetite a bit of a boost. There could still be strength for the US dollar coming…
Posts published in March 2013
Yen Gains Despite Kuroda’s Talks About Intervention
The Japanese yen gained today as worries about the situation in Europe overshadowed the talks of Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda about monetary easing and weakening the currency. Kuroda was speaking today to the upper…
GBP Loses to USD & JPY, Gains on EUR
The Great Britain pound declined today against the US dollar and the Japanese yen after the data confirmed the contraction of economy in the last quarter. At the same, time the currency rose versus the euro, which was…
Europe’s Woes Make Chilean Peso Less Attractive
The Chilean pesos declined today as problems of various countries of the European Union left Forex traders unwilling to risk, driving them to currencies that offer higher safety. The last month’s election in Italy…
Brazilian Real Rises, Erases Gains Later
The Brazilian real fell today for seventh session, erasing the previous gains, even amid signs that the central bank is ready to intervene, preventing the currency’s losses. The real rallied initially after…
Euro Erases Gains, Dropping to a Four-Month Low
Euro is dropping rapidly against most of its major counterparts. With the uncertainty over Cyprus, and with Italy once again with its back to the wall, trouble is looming for the 17-nation…
Canadian Dollar Surges against European Currencies
Canadian dollar is surging against its European counterparts today, heading higher as the latest news on the economy helps the loonie. However, the Canadian dollar has fallen against the US dollar as uncertainty…
NZ Dollar Lifted by Bigger-Than-Expected Trade Surplus
The New Zealand dollar jumped today after the nation’s trade balance posted a surplus that was much bigger than expected. The general positive market sentiment also helped the currency. The New…
Euro Recovers After Losses, Attempts to Rally
The euro was falling today, but currently has recovered losses and it looks like the currency may yet even rally. Forex traders are digesting news regarding Cyprus and are…
Japanese Yen Mostly Weaker on Expected Stimulus Measures
Japanese yen is mostly lower today, dropping on expectations that aggressive easing will keep the Asian currency lower against its major counterparts. The Bank of Japan, with its new…