The Mexican peso managed to high the highest level in October after speculations suggested that the government will find the support needed to pass a budget reform in the country, helping the national currency to rally. Emergent…
Pound Declines Further on U.K. Economic Forecast
The pound touched the lowest level in more than six months versus the euro and posted declines versus virtually all main traded currencies as forecasts suggest that interest rates in the country will…
Yen Falls on Industrial Optimism in Europe
The Japanese currency started this week falling versus most of the 16 main traded currencies after one of the main European electronics producer posted unexpected quarterly profits, inducing traders to opt…
Australian Dollar Reaches 8-Week High vs. Yen
The Aussie rose to its mid-August highs against the Japanese yen today as the traders listened to the analysts’ speculations that the central bank has opened a carry trade opportunity with the interest rate hike.…
Global Recovery Signs Hurt Dollar
The U.S. dollar declined today against the euro and the other major currencies as the global economic recovery is looking more sound with the stock markets rising and the business/consumer confidence going up worldwide.…
Chilean Peso Extends Rally on Surplus
The Chilean currency was one of the few traded in foreign-exchange markets that managed to continue a rally versus the greenback, sparked yesterday by a wave of risk appetite that helped emergent market currencies…
Canadian Dollar Falls from Record High on Market Confusion
After touching the highest level in 2009 as commodities and stocks climbed and the greenback lost appeal yesterday, the loonie did not manage to sustain its levels and dropped as the crude oil declined today. Yesterday…
Yen Climbs on Finance Minister Statements
The yen managed to climb versus several main traded currencies and hit the highest level versus the U.S. dollar after Japanese policy makers affirmed that a strong currency will not impact…
Brazilian Real Extends Gains on Risk Apettite
The Brazilian real continue to set new record highs for 2009 today as risk appetite emerged influenced by a Australian central bank decision to raise its benchmark interest rates, fact which…
Canadian Dollar Hits Record High on Economic Outlook
Speculations suggesting that the world economic conditions will improve faster than previously imagined, helped stocks and commodities to rally today, consequently helping the Canadian dollar to grow versus its U.S.…
Australia was the first country to increase its borrowing costs after the global slump impacted the wealthiest nations around the globe setting most benchmark interest rates to record lows. The Australian dollar…
Record Low Manufacturing Pushes Pound Down
The pound was once again hit by negative domestic data which forced the British currency down versus the euro, Swiss franc as manufacturing in the country declined to the lowest level in more than…