Archive for October 2010

Dollar Reaches Eight-Month Low vs. Euro & Pound, Drops vs. Yen

The US dollar fell today to the lowest level since February against the euro and the Great Britain pound before rebounding and extended its decline versus the Japanese yen. The dollar weakened on the speculation that the Federal Reserve would resume its purchases of the government debt to stimulate the US economy.

Pound Reaches Eight-Month Record as Rates Remain Unchanged

The Great Britain pound hit today the highest level since February against the US dollar after the central bank’s policy makers kept the interest rates unchanged and decided not to increase the purchases of the bond. Currently the currency declines.

Aussie Reaches Record vs. Greenback on Employment Report

The Australian dollar climbed to the record against the US currency today after the employment in Australia unexpectedly surged, causing the speculation that the central bank would raise the interest rates.

Yen Strengthens, Causes Speculation About Another Intervention

The Japanese yen extended its rally today, erasing its losses since the Bank of Japan step in to weaken the currency and causing the speculation that the Bank would perform another intervention. The yen also rose versus the Great Britain pound but fell against the euro.

Loonie Hits Five-Month High Against Greenback

The Canadian dollar rose today to the highest level in five months against the US dollar on the prediction the central banks across the world would cut their interest rates while the Canadian central bank keep the rates unchanged.

Pound Drops on Talks About Stimulus

The Great Britain pound fell today versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen and traded near the lowest level in four months against the euro before the meeting of the Bank of England’s policy makers to discuss the bonds purchase program.

Dollar Weakens on Outlook for Additional Easing & Unemployment

The US dollar fell today as the Federal Reserve may follow the Bank of Japan in adding further stimulus and on the anticipation of the increasing jobless claims and unemployment rate.

Bank of Japan Cuts Interest Rates, Yen Weakens

The Bank of Japan cut its interest rates today to virtually zero and announced its asset purchase program. The decision to add stimulus was rather unexpected and the yen dropped against the euro and the Great Britain pound. The dollar weakness allowed the Japanese currency managed to outperform its US counterpart.

Loonie at Two-Month High on Stocks & Crude Oil Rally

The Canadian dollar traded today at the highest level in two months against its US counterpart as crude oil, Canada’s key export, hit the highest level in eight weeks and the global stocks rallied, increasing the appeal of the currencies tied to the economic growth. The euro managed to outperform the Canadian currency.

Services PMI Boosts Great Britain Pound

The report about the unexpected growth of the services industries also boosted the Great Britain pound, reducing the possibility that the central bank would be required to restart bond purchases in order to support Britain’s economy.

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