The Swedish krona gained today, leading to speculations that the central bank will step in to subdue the rally of the currency that threats growth of consumer prices. The strong currency has adverse impact on inflation…
Posts published in April 2013
Yuan Climbs as Demand from Traders Increases
The Chinese yuan advanced today, trading near the record level, as the People Bank of China increased its reference rate and demand for the currency among traders increased. The yuan finds more usage in trading…
Pound Gains on Europe’s Woes, Trims Rally vs. Euro
The Great Britain pound rallied today as poor macroeconomic data from Europe increased the appeal of the UK currency as a safe haven against problems in the eurozone. The sterling trimmed its gains versus the euro…
CAD Reverses Losses vs. USD & JPY, Erases Gains vs. EUR
The Canadian dollar was falling today against the US dollar and the Japanese yen, but pared losses and is hovering near the opening level right now. On the other hand, the currency erased its…
Euro Loses Ground on Economic Data
Euro is losing ground today, thanks to more disappointing economic data out of Germany, and across the eurozone. Euro is down against all of its major counterparts due to concerns about…
US Dollar Trades Mixed Today
US dollar is trading mixed today, and is mostly rangebound, as Forex traders await developments. There is plenty to consider right now, between speculation of an ECB cut and interest in continued…
The Japanese yen weakened today as prospects for additional stimulus from central banks of developed nations attracted investors to higher-yielding assets and reduced demand for safety. The Bank of Japan is perhaps the most aggressive…
NZ Dollar Soars as RBNZ Refrains from Cutting Interest Rates
The New Zealand dollar surged today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its main interest rate unchanged and suggested that there will be no rate cuts this…
Aussie Attempts to Hold Ground amid Negative Fundamentals
The Australian dollar fluctuated today, but was fairly resilient even as both global and domestic fundamentals were not supportive for the currency that is linked to commodities and economic growth. The Australian Consumer…
Loonie Heads Lower After Good Trading Session
The Canadian dollar retreated today following yesterday’s gains as poor macroeconomic data from the United States and China drove commodity prices lower. The rally on the previous trading session was caused by good…