GBP Likely to Extend Bullish Run Today
February 18, 2011 7:00 am by Dan EduardEuropean currencies continued their bullish run during the overnight session, as markets are still being influenced by yesterday's disappointing US Unemployment Claims figure. Analysts are predicting that this trend will continue today, as news from the UK and US get ...
EUR Plummets on Peripheral Debt Concerns
November 9, 2010 5:38 am by Greg HoldenDebt concerns across the euro zone have pushed the EUR back down against its primary rival, the US dollar. Falling from its recent high of 1.4271, the EUR/USD pair now trades below the 1.3900 mark. Irish debt concerns, and other ...
JPY May Gain from Industry Growth; BOJ May Intervene as a Result
September 28, 2010 6:13 am by Greg HoldenThe US dollar has been declining steadily against all of its currency rivals since the opening of this week’s market. As of early Asian trading this morning, the buck has seen a view positive corrections, but little which would indicate ...
Will the Bank of Japan Intervene in the Currency Market?
September 7, 2010 4:56 am by Greg HoldenThe US dollar’s resurgence in today’s early morning hours has led to a number of significant support levels on USD crosses being tested. The EUR/USD pair has dipped towards the 1.2790 support line, while the GBP/USD hit 1.5350 and seems ...
EUR/CAD Consolidating towards 1.3700
September 2, 2010 8:31 am by Greg HoldenThe euro has been regaining its composure against its smaller North American counterpart due to recently boosted risk appetite. The Canadian dollar, to the contrary, has been under pressure lately due to a decline in crude oil futures as well ...
EUR and GBP Boosted due to Higher Risk Appetite
September 2, 2010 7:52 am by Dan EduardUpbeat US data gave riskier currencies a rare boost yesterday, as investor confidence in the global economic recovery went up. A batch of new data today will largely determine whether the currencies like the euro and UK pound will be ...
ADP Foreshadows Sharper NFP Drop; USD Under Pressure
September 1, 2010 3:53 pm by Greg HoldenThe US Non-Farm Employment Change report, or Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) for short, is a strong indicator of market activity in one of the world's largest economies. As such, this report carries a significant impact on the value of the US ...
US GDP Figures May Boost Dollar
August 27, 2010 10:01 am by Anton EljwizatThe Japanese yen experienced one of its most bullish trading days in recent weeks on Thursday. The JPY made significant gains against many of its most traded currency pairs, such as the GBP and USD.
Yen and Franc to Continue to Strengthen
August 26, 2010 7:59 am by Russell GlaserTraders are waiting for signs of intervention from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) or the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to halt the appreciation of the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen. Until the central banks take action in the open ...