Posts published in June 2013

US Dollar Rebounds as Traders Hope for Growth

The US dollar advanced today as Forex market participants thought that the United States will be able to maintain stable growth despite the recent string of poor macroeconomic data. The Dollar Index…

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Bank of Israel Keeps Shekel Appreciation in Check

The Israeli new shekel fell today as the central bank was buying dollars to keep currency’s appreciation in check. The shekel was already weakening on the previous actions of the bank. According to some traders, the Bank…

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Dollar Drops as Economic Data Suggests Extension of QE

The US dollar dropped as worse-than-expected macroeconomic reports from the Untied States fueled speculations that the Federal Reserve will maintain quantitative easing. The Purchasing Managers’ Index of Institute for Supply Management unexpectedly…

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Manufacturing Data Boosts Euro

The latest manufacturing data out of the eurozone is helping the 17-nation currency today. The good news is providing a boost for the euro against its major counterparts as expectations for an improving economy increase. Manufacturing…

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Yuan Drops as Manufacturing Contracts

The Chinese yuan fell today as China’s manufacturing contracted last month, adding to concerns that the nation’s economy is going to experience slower growth. The HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index…

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Pound Advances as Manufacturing PMI Unexpectedly Expands

The Great Britain pound advanced today as UK manufacturing unexpectedly expanded last month, improving outlook for the nation’s economy and increasing attractiveness of the British currency. The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index…

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