February 06th, 2012 at 14:53
Japanese yen is heading higher today as concerns about Greece once again take center stage. While Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos insisted that some progress was made over the weekend, he also pointed out that there are still some conditions left. The unresolved situation is adding to the uncertainty that is prompting risk aversion today.
February 02nd, 2012 at 14:15
Euro has been showing strength against the US dollar recently, but uncertainty is creeping into the markets. As a result, risk aversion is making an appearance, and the euro is heading lower against the US dollar, as well as heading lower against the Japanese yen and even the Great Britain pound.
February 02nd, 2012 at 9:51
The Japanese yen rose today, reversing yesterday’s losses against the euro, as positive mood slowly leaves the Forex market and traders once again seek safety in safe-haven currencies.
February 01st, 2012 at 15:38
Risk appetite is coming to the Forex market, sending high beta currencies higher. And, normally, this would mean that the US dollar would also be higher against the Japanese yen. Today, though, the yen is higher against the greenback. Weaker than expected US data is sending the dollar lower, and the yen is near three-month highs against the greenback.
January 30th, 2012 at 19:39
The Japanese yen jumped today amid growing concerns about a potential outcome of the European Union leaders’ meeting, especially about the uncertain future of Greece.
January 25th, 2012 at 5:04
The Australian dollar strengthened today even after a report showed that nation’s consumer price inflation stalled in the fourth quarter of 2011. The currency reached a record high since November against the yen as Japan’s trade deficit widened.
The Japanese yen declined today after positive data about European manufacturing and service industries reduced demand for safety of Japan’s currency.
January 20th, 2012 at 14:34
Japanese yen is mixed today, heading higher against the euro, but lower against the US dollar and the UK pound. Uncertainty about Greece is creeping into the picture, weighing on the euro, but there is enough good news — so far — that other high beta currencies are maintaining their gains.
January 19th, 2012 at 19:05
US dollar is mostly lower today, especially against high beta currencies. Risk appetite is making an appearance, and Forex traders and others are looking for higher yields. There is some optimism about the US economic recovery, as well as hopes for an improved global economic situation.
January 18th, 2012 at 4:08
The Japanese yen rose against the dollar, but fell versus the euro today as sentiment about the situation in Europe improved after Spain and Greece successfully auctioned their debt, reducing demand for safer currencies.
