Forex Weekly Outlook - September 6, 2011 23:32

Major economic events that could have significant impact on forex trading and currency markets for the week ending September 9th, 2011 are as follows:- Yesterday on Monday, markets in United States remained closed in observance of Labor Day while euro zone reported its official data on retail sales along with data on investor confidence. Today […]

Weekly Outlook for Euro - August 23, 2011 23:54

List of major events to affect the trading of euro against the US dollar for the week ended August 26th are as follows:- On Monday, August 22nd, 2011, United States reported its official data on mortgage delinquencies. Today on Tuesday, euro zone released its initial data on manufacturing and services sector activities. France and Germany […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gold Futures Recover on Tuesday after Three Consistent Bearish Trends - June 29, 2011 23:28

Gold futures gained on Tuesday and crossed the level of $1,500 per ounce as investors got optimistic for the base metals due to resolution for Greece’s sovereign debt crisis. Gold futures contract for August delivery gained 0.3 percent or $3.80 to $1,500.20 per ounce on Comex division of New York Mercantile Exchange. The respective contract […]

Gold Futures Moved in a Bullish Rally on Wednesday Triggered by High US Inflation - June 16, 2011 19:03

Gold Futures became highly attractive for investors and touched their highest in three days. The surge was in reaction to news that US core consumer prices increased with higher pace in the month of May since last three years. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics core inflation excluding energy and food costs increased by […]

Gold Jumps on Thursday over Expected Increase in Interest Rates by ECB - June 10, 2011 22:29

Gold futures jumped on Thursday over the expectations of interest rate hike by European Central Bank. It is expected that ECB will increase its interest rate from 1.25 percent as ECB President Trichet supported a strong stance to tackle rising inflation. Investors are now hoping that interest rates will increase by the next meeting of […]