The European currency fell to the lowest level in the last two years against the Japanese yen and the weakest level in more than 13 months against the U.S. dollar today as the credit crisis urged Eurozone’s governments to pledge a help to the troubled financial institutions.
USD Demand Triggers Biggest Weekly Gain
October 04th, 2008 at 11:20
The U.S. dollar showed the biggest weekly gain ever against the euro on the Forex market this week as the global demand for dollar liquidity kept the greenback up despite the strong negative factors.
Australian Dollar Has Worst Week Since 1985
October 03rd, 2008 at 9:44
The Australian dollar posted the biggest weekly loss since 1985 against the U.S. dollar this week, as the traders dumped their positions in the high interest rate currencies, while the situation with the global financial system remained uncertain.
Rating Downgrades Drop Icelandic Krona
October 02nd, 2008 at 15:19
The Icelandic krona declined to the lowest level in almost seven years against the U.S. dollar yesterday after the rating downgrades by S&P and Fitch rating agencies raised the risk-averting mood among the investors.
Taiwan Dollar Rose on Bail-Out Expectations
The Taiwanese dollar gained today after four days of declining against the U.S. dollar as the speculations that the U.S. senate will approve the $700 billion bail-out plan by the end of this week spurred confidence in the Asian currencies.
