Posts published in March 2013

Bundesbank Predicts More Problems for the Euro

Even though the euro is logging gains against its major counterparts today, the Bundesbank sees trouble ahead for the 17-nation currency. Unconvinced that the eurozone crisis is over, Germany’s central…

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Sterling Declines as UK Output Contracts

The Great Britain pound dropped today, touching the lowest level since June 2010 against the US dollar, as both factory and industrial production declined in January. UK industrial output dropped 1.2…

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Threat of Interventions Continues to Weaken Yen

The Japanese yen extended its drop today, falling to the lowest level August 2009 against the US dollar, on signs that policy makers will continue to intervene, attempting to weaken the currency. The yen…

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EUR/USD Backs of as Fitch Downgrades Italy

The euro fell today, following yesterday’s gains, after Fitch Ratings downgraded Italy’s credit rating. The currency held steady against the Japanese yen and the Great Britain pound. Fitch downgraded Italy’s…

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Loonie Gets Boost from Jobs Report

Better than expected employment data is helping the Canadian dollar today, sending the loonie higher against its major counterparts. The surprise economic data is boosting Canadian dollar, and providing…

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UK Pound Struggles on Outlook

The UK pound outlook continues to be a sore point. Outlook is weaker for the sterling, with continued economic troubles predicted, and more stimulus expected. Just about every aspect of the UK economy…

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