May 16th, 2013 at 12:38
The latest GDP reading for Japan has been released, and it shows an improvement for the first quarter of 2013. This news hasn’t served to strengthen the yen, however. Instead the Japanese currency is down against its major counterparts on expectations of continued easing.
May 10th, 2013 at 22:12
The Japanese fell today against all other most-traded currencies and dropped below the 101 per dollar level on positive data from the United States and signs that Japanese investors buy foreign bonds.
May 09th, 2013 at 16:32
Japanese yen is mostly weaker today, dropping as the prospects of long-term weakness weigh on the Asian currency. With a plan in place to boost the monetary base, and with no one in the G-20 trying to rein in Japan, it looks as there is a clear field for yen weakness.
May 07th, 2013 at 15:31
Japanese yen is gaining ground today, thanks to the latest comments from Japan’s Finance Minister. Some Forex traders now believe that the recent yen weakness was overdone, and that some strength is in order. As a result, yen is gaining against many of its major counterparts.
May 06th, 2013 at 23:40
The Great Britain pound felt itself strong recently, but was a bit soft at the start of today’s trading session. Will the currency be able to maintain its rally this week?
May 06th, 2013 at 15:32
US dollar is gaining ground today, heading higher on risk aversion, and gaining strength from the fact that the economic recovery seems to be progressing. Many Forex traders are especially interested in the dollar’s performance against the yen; it looks as though the greenback is ready to test the 100-yen level again.
May 02nd, 2013 at 23:02
The Canadian dollar fell today after a successor to the position of the Bank of Canada head was announced. The currency managed to gain against the euro and the Japanese yen.
May 02nd, 2013 at 14:11
Yen is mostly lower today against its major counterparts following the latest release of BOJ minutes. Even though there are some concerns about the aggressive monetary easing policy being pursued by the central bank, most of the policymakers are expressing confidence in the bank’s decision.
April 30th, 2013 at 15:27
Japanese yen is gaining ground today, heading higher against the dollar and making some inroads against the euro. Economic data out of Japan is having an effect as well.
April 27th, 2013 at 1:28
The Australian dollar ended Friday with losses as US economic growth disappointed Forex market participants, spoiling their mood and reducing their willingness to buy higher-yielding currencies.
