Dollar-yen on the brink - November 21, 2009 0:35

As the dollar remains weak across the board thanks to renewed concerns about the strength of economy recover, the dollar-yen ratio currently sits just above major long-term support in the 87-88 yen range.

Gold tries to hang on to $1,100 - November 13, 2009 19:23

While oil and several major currencies have been major beneficiaries of the weak dollar, gold has really shined in light of the less desired greenback. One ounce of gold currently fetches $1,104.52, according to goldmoney.com.

Euro clears $1.50 - November 11, 2009 15:44

Based largely on dollar weakness and rising oil prices, the Euro is currently worth $1.5018, after reaching a new 52-week high at $1.5051. The same dollar weakness has pushed the Pound back near $1.67, kept oil near or above the $80 per barrel level, and has sent the spot rate of gold soaring past $1,100 [...]

October unemployment report to spark market - November 6, 2009 9:50

Friday (November 6), the Labor Department is expected to release date on October unemployment. Forecasts call for 175,000 job cuts during the month, according to a poll of analysts by Reuters.

Dollar still looks weak in the short-term - November 4, 2009 15:45

With unemployment still at historic highs and the state of the economy still fragile, most top economists expect Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to announce Wednesday (November 4) afternoon that the Central Bank is keep its key interest rate at its current low point.