The euro’s recovery proved to be short-lived as was signaled by the euro’s decline today against U.S. dollar and other most traded currencies; the speculation suggests that that the central bank will keep the interest rates at the current record low level, causing concern for the performance of the common European currency.
Dollar Rises Against Euro as Debt Concerns Return
May 11th, 2010 at 12:37
The U.S. dollar advanced today against the euro, resuming its previous trend after retreating against the common European currency on announcement of the loan package by the EU governments, which failed to alleviate the concern about the future of the European economy.
EU Lending Package Boosts Australian Dollar
May 11th, 2010 at 0:19
The Australian dollar rose today against its U.S. counterpart and some other majors after the European policy makers announced their plans to spend almost $1 trillion on the debt purchases to aid the debt-laden European countries, resulting in the increasing attractiveness of the riskier assets.
Loonie Advances on Rising Oil Prices and European Rescue Plan
May 10th, 2010 at 20:58
The Canadian dollar gained today after crude oil prices went up and the European policy makers came out with the loan package for the indebted countries of the region, improving the investors’ confidence and making them more willing to risk.
Euro Regains Strength on News About Bailout
May 10th, 2010 at 12:03
The euro strengthened today after European Union’s policy makers announced their plans about the rescues package to help the indebted countries in the region.
Confidence in Sterling is Rising on Good Economic Data
May 10th, 2010 at 10:59
The Great Britain pound rose today against some of its most trading counterparts as the declining number of jobless claims, the improving consumer confidence and the increasing number of home-loan approvals suggested that the U.K. economy is stronger than European Union’s economy.
U.S. Dollar Rally Was Halted by Week’s End
May 08th, 2010 at 13:19
The U.S. dollar was steadily rising this week against most other major currencies boosted by the concern about Greece’s fiscal crisis, while the good fundamentals showed that U.S. economy is expanding, though by the end of the week the greenback posted a slight drop.
Canadian Dollar Strengthened by Good Employment Data
May 08th, 2010 at 0:06
The Canadian dollar strengthened today on the speculation that the borrowing costs may be increased by the central bank after the employment significantly increased the last month, though the renewed hopes about the favorable outcome of the European debt troubles helped the euro to outperform the Canadian currency.
Aussie Rebounds on Hopes for Positive Outcome of Greece’s Crisis
May 07th, 2010 at 19:23
The Australian dollar gained against most other major currencies, including its U.S. counterpart and excluding the euro, on the speculation that the Group of Seven nations will take measures to contain the spread of the Greece’s debt crisis.
Sterling Faces Unfavorable Election Outcome
May 07th, 2010 at 12:11
The Great Britain pound tumbled today as the Parliamentary election hasn’t showed the clear winner, confirming expectations of the hung parliament and spurring fears that the new government won’t be able to deal with the budget deficit.
