Euro is gaining ground today against the US dollar, firming ahead of the upcoming EU meeting. Even though there are expectations that Cyprus will need more support, and the situation with the eurozone is still a long way from resolved, the euro is finding support today.
Eurozone — News Archive
Speculations About End of QE Pushes Dollar Upward
May 18th, 2013 at 19:11
This week was relatively quiet in terms of news, though some important macroeconomic reports were released. Meanwhile, the US dollar was rising against other most-traded currencies and the Dollar Index surged to the highest level in almost three years.
Political Infighting Takes Toll on Euro
May 17th, 2013 at 17:25
Disagreement over the vision of the eurozone is starting to take its toll on the euro. Lack of unified leadership at a time of economic difficult and continued sovereign debt crisis is contributing to the euro hitting a six week low in earlier trading.
US Dollar Strengthens on Federal Reserve Comments
May 17th, 2013 at 16:03
US dollar is heading higher today, surging on the latest news from the Federal Reserve. Comments about the Fed’s quantitive easing program — and its potential end this year — are lending strength to the greenback.
Euro Drops as Germany and the ECB Disagree
May 14th, 2013 at 14:12
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.
Will Dollar’s Rally Continue? It May
May 13th, 2013 at 22:32
The US dollar has rallied last week and the rally was strong. Will the advance continue this week? Most analysts believe it will, but there may be obstacles for the currency.
Euro Struggles on Continued Recession Worries
May 13th, 2013 at 16:05
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
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.
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.
German Data Helps Euro
May 07th, 2013 at 16:02
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.

