Euro is mixed today on the Forex market as an oil probe looking into price fixing continues. Recent US economic data is also being taken into consideration, since it demonstrates that maybe recovery is not on the way after all.
Japanese Yen Remains Weak after GDP Reading
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.
Stronger US Dollar Pushes Gold Prices Lower
May 15th, 2013 at 15:35
The US dollar index is higher today, gaining ground as the greenback shows improvement against the euro. Even though the dollar is lower against some currencies, the greenback is showing overall strength, and that is pushing commodities like gold lower.
Yen Drops, USD/JPY Advances Above 101 Mark
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.
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.
Yen Gains on Comments from Taro Aso
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.
Yen Mostly Lower after BOJ Minutes
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.
Japanese Yen Gains Ground
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.
GDP Data Sends US Dollar Lower against Major Counterparts
April 26th, 2013 at 13:49
US dollar is heading lower against its major counterparts today, dropping as the latest economic news disappoints. It appears that the Fed won’t be letting up on its easing program anytime soon.
Japanese Yen Higher after Bank of Japan Announcement
April 26th, 2013 at 13:08
Japanese yen is heading higher today, performing well across the board following the latest Bank of Japan announcement.
