Posts published in July 2014

Rally of NZ Dollar Fails due to Risk Aversion

The New Zealand dollar attempted to rally today with the help of the positive interest rate outlook but failed. The general market sentiment was not supportive for currencies that perceived to be relatively…

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Risk-Negative Sentiment Results in Softness of Aussie

The Australian dollar started the week falling due to concerns about economic slowdown in China as well as because of the general risk-aversion sentiment on the Forex market, which persisted since the last week. Analysts argue…

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Attempted Euro Rally Fizzles

Euro attempted a rally against the US dollar earlier, taking advantage of the frustration many Forex traders have with US yields right now. However, that rally has fizzled out…

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Risk Aversion Helps Dollar End Week with Gains

The US dollar gained this week with help of geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and Middle East that were driving the Forex market by the end of the week. The greenback ended the week flat versus…

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Canadian Dollar Ends Week on Positive Note

The Canadian dollar ended the trading week on a positive note with help of supportive macroeconomic releases from Canada, which showed that the economy performs rather well and may weather monetary tightening…

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UK Pound Pauses After Gains Earlier This Week

UK pound is pausing today, looking for consolidation at the end of this week after solid gains driven by encouraging economic data. More strength is expected for the sterling going forward, especially…

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US Dollar Continues to Gain on Expectations

US dollar index is higher today as the greenback continues to gain on expectations for improvement in the economy. With Janet Yellen’s upbeat assessment earlier this week, even slightly mixed data can’t…

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