The euro declined today after Fitch Ratings spoke about possible worsening of Europe’s credit crisis and potential disintegration of the eurozone.
Euro Manages to Hold On to Gains — For Now
January 10th, 2012 at 14:17
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Euro is managing to hold on to some of its gains for now. Euro saw some small success against the US dollar yesterday, and is working to keep those gains today. For now, the euro is receiving some help from European leaders, but Forex traders will need to get on board if the euro is expected to see any real advances anytime soon.
Euro Rises as Merkel & Sarkozy Meet
January 09th, 2012 at 13:31
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The euro rebounded as German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy meet today to discuss measures for rescuing Europe from its troubles.
Euro Struggles Continue on Bank Capitalization Concerns
January 06th, 2012 at 15:37
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Bank capitalization concerns are the main focus today, especially after the debacle involving UniCredit. Worries about bank capitalization, and a continuation of the sovereign debt crisis in many eurozone states, has the euro heading lower again today.
Euro Plummets as Concerns Skyrocket
January 05th, 2012 at 15:23
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Euro has plummeted below the 1.28 level against the US dollar today as concerns pile up. The latest French bond auction saw higher borrowing costs, and there are renewed concerns about a credit rating downgrade for country. On top of that, Italian banking weakness remains.
Euro Retreats as Inflation Slows
January 04th, 2012 at 15:24
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The euro pared its yesterday’s gains today after the preliminary report showed that inflation in the eurozone slowed and the outcome of the German debt auction wasn’t very good.
EUR/USD Back Below 1.30
January 04th, 2012 at 15:23
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Euro is lower again today, dropping as concerns about what’s next in the European banking saga weigh on investors and Forex traders. EUR/USD is back below the 1.30 level, falling as concerns about the eurozone dominate.
Euro Higher, Even as Bank Lending from ECB Continues
January 03rd, 2012 at 13:58
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Euro is higher today, gaining even though banks are still making high demands on the ECB’s marginal lending facility. A total of 14.8 billion euros were borrowed on Monday night. This wasn’t as much as borrowed last Thursday night, but it indicates that banks are still demanding emergency money from the ECB. Even so, the euro is higher today against most other major currencies.
EUR/JPY Ends Year Below 100 for the First Time Since 2001
December 31st, 2011 at 14:55
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The euro ended yet another week with losses, falling to the lowest level in a year against the dollar and to the lowest in a decade against the yen, as Europe enters the new year with its crisis unresolved.
Euro Fluctuates in Forex Trading
December 29th, 2011 at 18:20
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Euro is fluctuating between gains and losses against the US dollar today in forex trading. The 17-nation European currency is looking for direction as forex traders prepare to close out positions as the year draws to a close.

