Posts published in July 2013

CAD Gains on Employment Report, Loses to USD

The Canadian dollar gained today as the employment report came out better than was expected. The currency remained soft against the US dollar as employment data from the United States was good…

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Non-Farm Payrolls Bring Dollar Higher

The US dollar jumped today as growth of nonfarm payrolls exceed forecasts, suggesting that the Federal Reserve can reduce stimulus without damaging the economy too much. US non-farm payrolls grew…

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Dollar Gains During Holiday

The US dollar managed to post huge gains against the euro and the Great Britain pound today even during a holiday in the United States. The currency also outperformed the Japanese yen, which rallied against…

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CAD Jumps as Crude Rises Above $100 Mark

The Canadian dollar climbed as crude oil, the major Canada’s export, advanced above the psychologically important $100 level, improving prospects for the Canadian economy and increasing the appeal of the nation’s assets. The currency weakened against…

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Indian Rupee Heads to Record Low

The Indian rupee fell today, heading to a record low, as capital outflows from the country led to concerns that the huge current-account deficit may widen even more. Overseas funds sold a net…

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