Posts published in November 2015

Euro Continues to Struggle on Stimulus Expectations

The eurozone once again missed estimates for GDP and officials continue to talk about more stimulus. As a result, the euro is once against struggling against many of its major counterparts in Forex trading.…

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Greenback Clings to Gains After Retail Sales Data

US dollar is clinging to earlier gains following the release of disappointing retail sales data. The dollar index is higher today, even with the disappointing news and disappointment in the lack of stronger signals…

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Yen Pares Losses vs. Dollar & Pound

The Japanese yen pared its earlier losses against other majors, including the US dollar and the Great Britain pound, today. Economic data released over the Friday’s session from Japan was…

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Australian Dollar Gains for Third Session

The Australian dollar continued to rise today for the third consecutive trading session. Yesterday, the currency demonstrated substantial gains due to an amazing jobs report from Australia. Australian employers added as much as 58,600…

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A Sluggish Economy Keeps the Yen Lower

Sluggish economic news is keeping the yen lower in Forex trading on the currency market. With economic news indicating a slow recovery, there is no reason to expect policymakers to quit easing…

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Dollar Pulls Back on Uncertainty Over Fed

Expectations for the US dollar are dwindling today as Forex traders question the impact of a Fed rate hike in December, and as uncertainty over whether or not December’s rate hike will lead to further hikes…

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Pound Rises, Shrugs Off Negative Jobs Data

The Great Britain pound rose even though UK employment data released today was detrimental to the currency for the most part. The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits rose by 3,000 in October…

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