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 […]

Oil and Precious Metals Move in Bullish Rally on Monday - October 11, 2011 23:42

Crude oil futures jumped on Monday in reaction to weaker greenback and stance of Germany and France to support European Banks. Crude oil futures contract for November delivery jumped 2.9 percent or $2.43 to settle at $85.41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Analysts attributed the oil surge to falling US dollar as […]

Gold Futures Fell on Tuesday in Reaction to Bernanke Comments - October 5, 2011 21:49

Gold futures declined on Tuesday in reaction to recent comments by US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke in which he showed his concerns over weak economic growth and sluggish employment rate for US. Investor shifted their focus from safe haven status of gold as many expected strong deflationary pressures for the futures. Bernanke commented, “Recent indicators, […]

Crude Oil Futures Gains over Positive Development on European Debt Situation - September 28, 2011 23:58

Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday on the news of European officials reaching at a decision to tackle European debt situation. Crude oil futures for November delivery jumped 5.3 percent or $4.21 to settle at $84.45 per barrel on New York Mercantile Exchange. Strategist from Commerzbank commented, “The main reasons [for the gains] are a […]

Weekly Outlook for Forex - September 27, 2011 23:56

List of major events that have significant affect on Forex market for the week ending September 30th, 2011 are as follows:- Yesterday on Monday, Ifo Institute of Economic Research released its report on German business sentiment in euro zone. New Zealand reported its data on its trade balance while in United States, official data on […]

Gold Futures Plunge In Reaction to Stronger Greenback - September 23, 2011 23:42

Gold futures declined on Thursday in reaction to stronger US dollar. Investors were also uncertain over China’s disappointing manufacturing sentiment index and effectiveness of US Federal Reserve decision for bond swap program over the economy. Gold futures contract for December delivery declined 3.7 percent or $66.40 to $1,741.70 per ounce on the Comes trading of […]