Euro is mixed today on the Forex market as an oil probe looking into price fixing continues. Recent US economic data is also being taken into consideration, since it demonstrates that maybe recovery is not on the way after all.
The euro is the currency used by institutions of the European Union and 17 of 27 nations of the Union, which is collectively called the eurozone. The currency is also often used in some other countries, including those that are situated near the borders of the eurozone. The currency was officially adopted in 1995, introduced in financial markets in 1999, while coins and banknotes were released in 2001. It is the second popular reserve currency after the US dollar.
Euro News Archive
German GDP Trails Forecasts, Euro Down
May 15th, 2013 at 9:35
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The euro fell today as German economic growth trailed forecasts, reducing investors’ optimism about the future of the eurozone.
Euro Drops as Germany and the ECB Disagree
May 14th, 2013 at 14:12
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The euro’s struggles against the US dollar continue today, with Germany and the ECB disagreeing on the next policy move. Euro has managed to make up some lost ground, though, paring its earlier losses as risk appetite rises on better equity performances. However, with commodities lower, the euro isn’t likely to find too much support.
Euro Struggles on Continued Recession Worries
May 13th, 2013 at 16:05
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Euro is struggling today, changing between gains and losses against the US dollar, and finding it difficult to gain solid traction against other major currencies. Worries about recession continue to weigh on the 17-nation currency.
Euro Drops Below 1.3000 Against the US Dollar
May 10th, 2013 at 13:31
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Euro is lower against the US dollar today, dropping below the 1.3000 level for the first time in about two weeks. There isn’t a clear reason for the drop to take place right now, but there is speculation that general dollar strength is the main driver.
Interest Rate Cut Further Off; Euro Gains Ground
May 08th, 2013 at 16:31
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Euro is gaining ground today, heading higher as an ECB rate cut seems further off after German economic data. Also helping the euro is general risk appetite following Chinese data.
German Data Helps Euro
May 07th, 2013 at 16:02
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Euro is heading higher today, receiving some help from the latest German economic data. Industrial orders for March beat estimates, and that has provided some support for the 17-nation currency.
Mario Draghi Drags on the Euro
ECB President Mario Draghi’s remarks on the euro and the eurozone economy are weighing on the 17-nation currency today. Insisting that monetary policy will continue to accommodate the economic conditions, Draghi’s remarks are weighing on the euro, sending it lower against its major counterparts.
Euro Heads Higher on US Economic Data
May 03rd, 2013 at 15:53
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Euro is heading higher today, even in the midst of a deteriorating outlook for the eurozone. The risk appetite prompted by a better than expected jobs report out of the United States is helping high beta currencies around the world, never mind the fundamentals.
Euro Drops Following ECB Decision and Draghi Comments
May 02nd, 2013 at 14:36
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Euro is heading lower today, dropping on the latest comments from ECB policymakers. The lower rate was expected by many, but what wasn’t expected was an acceptance of possibly negative rates.
