US Dollar Gains on Wednesday as France adds to Euro Zone’s Debt Crisis - August 11, 2011 23:58

US dollar gained especially against the euro on Wednesday as France also reaches on verge of sovereign debt default. Most of analysts also foresee credit rating cut for France. Foreign exchange analysts, Jessica Hoversen from MF Global commented, “French banks were the trigger [for the dollar’s gains], but the general theme of concerns over global […]

Weekly Outlook for Forex - August 2, 2011 23:59

Yesterday in euro zone official data on unemployment rate was published while United Kingdom reported its data on country’s manufacturing activity. In United States, Institute of Supply Management reported manufacturing activity index which fell to 50.9 against analysts’ projections of 55. On Tuesday August 2nd, 2011, United States reported its official data on personal consumption […]

Euro Gains on Wednesday over Positive Development on Euro Zone’s Debt Situation - July 21, 2011 17:15

The single currency was stronger on Wednesday as positive hopes prevailed among investors on the euro zone’s debt situation. Traders were optimistic about the summit in Brussels on Thursday where French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have met to find a solution of Greece’s debt problems. Senior market analyst, Andrew Wilkinson from […]

US Dollar remains Under Pressure as Bernanke Suggest Additional Stimulus Measures - July 14, 2011 21:23

The US dollar declined versus its major counterparts on Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke supported the stance for additional stimulus measures in case of further deterioration in US economy. Bernanke while addressing the House Financial Services Committee commented, “The possibility remains that the recent weakness may prove more persistent than expected […]

US dollar remains mixed on Friday on Latest Jobs Data - July 8, 2011 23:27

The US dollar declined versus its major counterparts except the euro on Friday. The negative sentiment prevailed on latest US payrolls report which disappointed the traders. On the other hand the single currency also remained under pressure on Italy’s debt crisis. Chief currency strategist, Dean Popplewell from Oanda Corporation commented, “It’s difficult to want to […]

Weekly Outlook for Forex - July 5, 2011 23:29

Important economic events which could have significant affect on the trading of different currencies for the week ending July 8th, 2011 are as follows:- On Monday markets in United States remained closed due to observance of the US Independence Day. In Australia data on building approvals, retail sales and change in numbers of jobs advertised […]

Euro reaches its Highest in 2 weeks a Greece gets ready for First Round of Bailout Package - June 30, 2011 20:09

The euro touched it’s highest versus the greenback in last 2 weeks on positive development for Greece’s debt situation. The Greek parliament has approved the bailout package of 78 billion euros equivalent to $112.2 billion for its austerity measures. The single currency gained to 1.4431 against the US dollar on Wednesday as compared to 1.4366 […]

Weekly Outlook: Currencies - June 20, 2011 19:26

List of major events that could affect the forex markets for the week ended June 24th, 2011 are as follows:- Today report on house price inflation is to be published in United Kingdom while in euro zone finance ministers have met in Brussels to decide on the new aid package for Greece. Germany also reported […]

The US Dollar Declines on Tuesday on Remarks of Bernanke - June 8, 2011 14:08

The dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday after the public address of Federal Reserve’s Chairman Ben Bernanke. The dollar index DXY which measures the US dollar’s performance against its six major rival currencies declined to 73.528 on Tuesday as compared to 73.981 on Monday’s North American trading session. Bernanke admitted that the economy is sluggish […]