Today the U.S. dollar continued to head for its second monthly gain against such currencies as the euro and the Japanese yen as the country’s economical situation showed some improvement over the recent weeks.
Archive for May 2008
Dollar Sees a Third Day of Growth
May 29th, 2008 at 10:16
The U.S. dollar rose today to highest against the euro since May 20 as the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said that the interest rate increase is possible on elevated inflation fears.
Rupee Rose on Earning Conversion
May 28th, 2008 at 10:44
The Indian rupee rose today as the exporters had to convert their overseas earnings after the India’s currency has been losing significantly to the U.S. dollar in May.
Yen Falls against Carry Trade Counterparts
May 27th, 2008 at 10:35
The Japanese yen extended its decline against its traditional carry trade counterparts today as the Asian stock markets soared after the U. S. Memorial Day holiday ended.
Yuan at Highest Level since End of Peg
The Chinese yuan rose to the highest rate against the U.S. dollar since the scrapping of the peg in 2005 as the investors expected China to quicken yuan gains in order to cut the inflation growth.
Rupee to Gain 9% This Year on Higher Rates
May 23rd, 2008 at 14:34
Fortis Bank analysts expect Indian currency to rise 9 percent by the end of this year as the Reserve Bank of India will have to increase interest rates to fight the accelerating inflation growth.
New Zealand Dollar Grows on Taxes Cut
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:36
The New Zealand dollar rose today against all other major currencies at a fastest pace in months as the Finance Minister Michael Cullen cut the income tax supporting the national economy.
Yen Rises as Carry Trade Suffers
May 21st, 2008 at 10:46
The Japanese currency rose today on Forex during the Asian trading session as the stocks market drop spurred carry trade sell-offs and the liquidation of the yen-based high-risk assets.
Dollar Declines on IMF Statement
The U.S. dollar declined today against other major currencies as the International Monetary Fund stated that there are still serious risks to the global financial market connected with the U.S. real estate crisis.
Chinese Yuan Rose on Dollar’s Decline
May 19th, 2008 at 10:17
The Chinese yuan continued its record breaking growth against the U.S. dollar after a month-long pause today and rose to a new maximum level since the scrapping of the yuan-dollar peg in 2005.

