Archive for March 2011

EUR/JPY Goes Up on Interest Rates Prospects

The euro advanced against the Japanese yen today on the speculation that the European Central Bank will raise the interest rates on its next meeting, while the Bank of Japan will likely keep its rates unchanged. The currency slipped versus the US dollar.

Economic Recovery Makes Safety Unnecessary, Yen Struggles

The Japanese yen weakened on the previous trading session as the signs of the global economy recovery removed demand for the currency as a safe haven. The yen attempts to regain its strengths at the beginning of today’s session.

Canadian Dollar Moves Higher with Crude Oil Prices

The Canadian dollar rose today versus all other 16 major currencies as concerns about supplies pushed crude oil, the main Canadian export, closer to the 30-month record.

Week that Can Define Future of Dollar

This week promises to be very important for the US dollar as there will be many fundamental reports, including the very important non-farm payrolls. Will they confirm the tendency of the US economy to improve, increasing the probability of an interest rates hike? The answer to this question can define the behavior of the US currency for a long time.

Malaysian Ringgit Falls as Japan Reduces Demand for Asian Assets

The Malaysian ringgit, together with some other Asian currencies, fell today as the threat of the radiation contamination from the damaged nuclear plant in Japan curbed attractiveness of the Asian assets.

Aussie & Kiwi Retreat as Fed Considers Removing Stimulus

The New Zealand dollar fell and the Australian dollar reversed its upward trend versus the US dollar today on the speculation that the Federal Reserve may end its asset-purchasing program, reducing amount supply of the US currency.

Week of EUR/USD Weakness

The euro declined versus the US dollar this week as the summit of the European Union leaders brought the disappointing results, making market participants question the ability of the EU to resolve the debt crisis. Still, against some currencies the euro managed to post gains.

Stronger US Economy Brings Dollar Higher

The US strengthened on the speculation that the solid growth of the US economy will make the Federal Reserve to remove the stimulus and increase the interest rates.

Canadian Dollar Gains vs. Euro, Loses vs. Dollar

The Canadian dollar dropped versus its US counterpart as the economy of the US continued to show a robust economic growth. The loonie gained against the euro as the European Union summit hasn’t eased the concern about Europe’s debt problem.

Euro Slips as Bailout Funds are Cut

The euro dropped today from the highest level in four months after the European Union leaders decreased the startup capital for future bailouts.

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