Euro Steadier on Expectations of Higher Interest Rates - March 28, 2011 16:01

The US dollar slightly gained against its major rival currencies in Monday’s overnight trading session as the single currency traded with much steadier pattern on expectation of higher interest rates. The euro slightly declined to 1.4047 against the greenback as compared to 1.4068 on Friday’s North American trading session. The euro was under pressure due […]

US Dollar Strengthens against the Single Currency over Portugal’s Debt Crisis - March 25, 2011 17:08

The greenback strengthened against the euro on Friday as the investors were uncertain about the debt situation in euro zone. The news of reduced credit rating for Portugal by Standard and Poor weakened the single currency. Standard and Poor cut down its credit rating to BBB from A minus for Portugal which has made Portuguese […]

The US Dollar Advances on Stability in Oil Prices - March 8, 2011 16:15

The US dollar gained on Monday after hitting its lowest in four months against the single currency. However the US stock markets recovered as crude oil prices witnessed some correction after hitting $107 per barrel. The traders were uncertain about the increasing energy prices and future of interest rates. The dollar index DXY which measures […]

The Greenback faces Correction Versus the Swiss Franc on Consumer Price Inflation Data - February 17, 2011 19:22

The US dollar declined further against the Swiss franc after the release of US consumer price inflation data, according to which the core consumer price inflation increased more rapidly in the month of January as compared to any other month in the last year. However experts were of the opinion that high consumer price inflation […]

FX Markets Driven By Inflation and Sentiment - February 1, 2011 19:08

Markets at the moment are being heavily dominated by monetary policy expectations on interest rates. This is being driven by mounting inflationary pressures seen both in the UK and in the Euro-Zone. Many economists are arguing that the current high inflation levels are short term and that price pressures will decline over the next 6-12 […]

Global Stocks Decline on Debt Fears - January 10, 2011 18:51

The cost of insuring European sovereign debt against default has risen today to a record high as Portugal, Spain and Italy prepare to borrow $43 billion this year. The fallout of the concern caused by this is a marked decline in risk appetite and subsequent decline in global stock markets

Bernanke maintains $600Bn still required - December 15, 2010 18:10

The federal reserve are adamant , that despite recent economic indicators pointing towards a strengthening US economy, the stimulus package designed to keep the recovery underway is still necessary moving forward into 2011. Policy makers have indicated that recent signs of economic strength will not deter them from pumping more money into the financial system […]

Bernanke Threatens Extension of QE past $600 Billion - December 6, 2010 17:51

Bernanke the chairman of the federal reserve has said today that the US might need to extend bond purchases past the the $600 billion announced last month to spur on economic growth. The argument for this extension is based upon fears that the US economy is expanding at a bairly sustainable pace and ongoing fears […]

Consumer Confidence Bolsters Economic Confidence - November 30, 2010 19:50

The confidence levels amongst US consumers have risen to a five month high in the US today. Markets are becoming increasingly confident that that the recovery is nicely underway and will continue into 2011. The Institue for Supply Management-Chicago has also said that its business confidence gauge advanced to its highest level since April.The holiday […]