Canadian employment growth was below forecasts, making the Canadian dollar close lower against its US peer. At the same time, the currency closed flat against the euro and higher versus the Japanese yen.
Canadian Dollar Weakens with Other Commodity Currencies
May 10th, 2013 at 14:12
Canadian dollar is heading lower today, dropping along with other commodity currencies. With commodities plunging, it is little surprise that currencies like the loonie are losing ground today.
Euro Drops Below 1.3000 Against the US Dollar
May 10th, 2013 at 13:31
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.
Aussie Suffers as RBA Lowers Inflation Outlook
May 10th, 2013 at 11:24
The Australian dollar dropped today, touching the lowest level since June versus its US counterpart, as the Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its inflation outlook, reigniting talks about possible interest rate cut.
US Dollar Strengthens on Unexpected Jobless Claims Data
May 09th, 2013 at 16:55
US dollar is showing strength today, heading higher as Forex traders look to the improving economic situation. When compared to other economies, the US economy is looking pretty good, and that is helping the greenback against its major counterparts today.
Japanese Yen Mostly Weaker
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.
Australia Adds Jobs, Aussie Surges
May 09th, 2013 at 11:38
New Zealand was not the only country to add jobs as Australia also pleasantly surprised Forex traders with improving employment and an unexpected drop of the unemployment rate.
NZ Dollar Jumps as Employers Add Jobs & Unemployment Falls
May 09th, 2013 at 10:48
The New Zealand dollar climbed today after country’s employers added more jobs than was expected. Moreover, the unemployment rate demonstrated huge (and unexpected) drop.
CAD Gains on USD, Weakens vs. EUR
May 08th, 2013 at 22:12
The Canadian dollar advanced against its US peer today as metal prices surged, increasing the appeal of the currency related to commodities. At the same time, the loonie went down against the euro on slowing housing in Canada.
US Dollar Lower Across the Board on Risk Appetite
May 08th, 2013 at 16:07
Risk appetite, prompted by China’s trade surplus, is helping high beta currencies against the US dollar today. Greenback is down almost across the board as the situation for the global economy is expected to improve, and as risk assets fare in demand.
