Forex Outlook for the Week Ending November 25th - November 22, 2011 23:19

On Monday, United Kingdom reported its data on house price inflation while United States released its industry figure on existing home sales. In euro zone, official report on region’s current account was published. The Bank of Japan released minutes of is policy meeting held in November along with data on Japan’s trade balance. In Canada, […]

Single Currency recovers as Euro Bonds Stabilize - November 18, 2011 23:49

The euro recovered on Thursday as the investors were optimistic on stabilization of euro bond yields. The yield on the Italian 10-year government bond fell back to 6.81 percent from 7 percent in reaction to which the euro touched its intraday high of 1.3540. However, the Spanish government‘s 10-year bond still traded above the yield […]

US Dollar Recovers Versus its Rivals on Greece’s Debt Crisis - November 3, 2011 23:46

The US dollar gained versus its major rival currencies on Wednesday on dependence of Greece’s bailout package on the referendum announced by Greek officials. Strategist, Sue Trinh from RBC Capital Markets commented, “Headline risk remains acute as German Chancellor [Angela] Merkel and French President [Nicolas] Sarkozy speak with the Greek government, the International Monetary Fund […]

Euro Declines as European Leaders Remain Uncertain on Figure of Bailout Funds - October 27, 2011 23:32

The US dollar gained versus the single currency on Wednesday as the European Union leaders still failed to deliver any dollar figure for the recapitalization funds of the banks. The euro fell to 1.3911 against the US dollar on Wednesday as compared to 1.3921 on Tuesday’s North American trading session. The dollar index DXY which […]

Weekly Forex Outlook - October 25, 2011 23:57

Major economic events to affect the Forex Markets for the week ending October 28th, 2011 are as follows: On Monday October 24th, 2011, in euro zone reported its data on manufacturing and services sectors activity along with report on industrial new order. Germany and France reported their separate reports on activity in manufacturing and services […]

The Single Currency Fell on Tuesday as Slovak Parliament Rejected the Proposal for Bailout Fund - October 12, 2011 21:05

The single currency declined by the end of US session on Tuesday after a volatile day. Investors were uncertain for the euro after the Slovak parliament rejected the plan for extension of bailout funds of 440 billion euro equivalent to $600 billion. The rejection of the bailout program came in reaction to a no confidence […]

US Dollar Makes New Low against the Japanese Yen - August 19, 2011 22:51

The US dollar weakened on Friday versus its major counterparts and made its new low against the Japanese Yen. Disappointing US economic indicators made heavy negative impact on stock markets and bond yields and further raised speculation that whether the US Federal Reserve will opt for another round of quantitative easing to boost the economy. […]

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 […]

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 […]