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Emerging Markets Mull Currency Controls
May 4, 2010The rally in emerging markets that I wrote about in April is showing no sign of abating. The MSCI emerging market stocks index is back to its pre-crisis level, while the EMBI+ emerging market bond index has surged to a record high. While no such index (that I know of) exists for emerging market currencies, [...]
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U.S. Jobless Claims Drop for Another Week
April 29, 2010High beta currencies get a boost in forex trading Today, the news is that U.S. jobless claims have dropped for the second week in a row. The news is helping the U.S. stock market head for a higher open today, and helping high beta currencies as risk appetite makes an appearance. Indeed, with the good [...]
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3 Things That Could Keep Financial Markets in Check
April 20, 2010Kathy Lien offers three items that will likely check markets Risk appetite is making an appearance again, and that has some of the high beta currencies moving higher. Investors are looking for increased returns, and looking for riskier investments like stocks, commodities and some currencies. However, market exuberance may not lead to a rapid and [...]
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U.S. Dollar Lags in Currency Trading
April 14, 2010Retail sales unable to boost greenback in forex trading The U.S. dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market this morning as forex traders look for higher returns. Even the improved retail sales data could not get forex traders to focus on fundamentals — especially since the Fed has been reluctant to jump [...]
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U.S. Dollar Dominates in Currency Trading
April 8, 2010Greenback higher as a safe haven The U.S. dollar is dominating today in currency trading on the FX market. The news that the Greek fiscal drama is far from over continues to haunt the euro zone, and things are difficult right now for the 16-nation currency. Investors are turning to the dollar as a safe [...]
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Sterling Gains Ground in Forex Trading
April 5, 2010Currency trading with the U.K. pound Sterling is gaining ground in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite sets in. Also helping in currency trading with the U.K. pound is the fact that election polls in Britain show the Tories pulling ahead. The U.S. dollar is slipping on an increase in risk [...]
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U.S. Dollar Drops in Forex Trading
April 1, 2010Economic optimism prompts forex traders to look for higher returns The U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the news that the global economic recovery appears to be accelerating. Indeed, risk appetite has returned to the currency market, and forex traders are looking for higher returns than those [...]
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Sterling and Euro Recover in Forex Trading
March 30, 2010Currency trading on the FX market The sterling and the euro are both continuing their recovery in forex trading on the currency market. Indeed, both are showing signs of life as economic data points to recovery. In Britain, things are showing improvement, and the pound has managed to move back above the 1.50 level. The [...]
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U.S. Economic Data to Be Released
March 30, 2010Currency market and economic data Important economic data is due to be released today — data that is likely to affect the currency market. Yesterday, news of consumer spending increases in February helped boost the stock market and risk appetite in forex trading. FX Street reports on what is expected from the economic data to [...]
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Australian Dollar Rallies in Forex Trading
March 29, 2010Aussie in currency trading The Australian dollar is rallying in forex trading on the currency market this morning, with a little help from the return of risk appetite.
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U.S. Dollar Moves Down in Currency Trading
March 25, 2010Forex trading with the U.S. dollar After relative strength, the U.S. dollar is moving lower in currency trading on the FX market. For now, forex traders are assuming that the EU summit will come up with a plan to deal with Greece, and with other sovereign debt problems that may crop up in the region. [...]
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Euro Falls in Forex Trading on Greek Disappointments
March 18, 2010Can the euro zone remain intact through all of this? The euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as the problems in Greece continue weighing on the euro zone. European Union leaders remain divided on the best way to approach the Greek problem, with some — especially Germany — reluctant to [...]
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Will Fed Strike Positive Tone on Jobs?
March 16, 2010U.S. dollar in forex trading today Cautious optimism appears to be the trend for today, as forex traders and other investors consider the possibilities for tomorrow’s Fed policy statement. The FOMC began its two day meeting today, and speculation is that a more positive tone could be coming. This comes as the U.S. stock market [...]
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Emerging Market Currencies Continue their Run
March 8, 2010Since most emerging market economies and financial markets are fairly small, their currencies are subject to the whims of international investors, moreso than is the case with major currencies. For that reason, when I research emerging market currencies as a whole, I often like to focus on what investors are saying are saying about their [...]
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Sovereign spreads tightening, improved debt outlook for Europe
March 2, 2010FXstreet.com (London) – The Bond market was broadly lower today as the market optimism surrounding… For more information, read our latest forex news.
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Euro Continues to Struggle in Currency Trading
March 2, 2010Euro forex trading forecast The euro continues to struggle in currency trading on the FX market, with concerns over the Greek situation manifest. In earlier trading, the euro took a dive. It has recovered to a certain extent, but still has difficulty taking the upper hand against the U.S. dollar. GFT’s Boris Schlossberg offers this [...]
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U.S. Dollar Takes Breather in Forex Trading
February 22, 2010Currency trading on the FX market The U.S. dollar appears to be taking a breather in forex trading on the currency market today. The greenback is mixed in currency trading as the euro and the sterling both head a little bit higher. Risk appetite is helping matters a bit as Asian and European stocks move [...]
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Is the Jobs Situation Really Looking Better?
January 29, 2010Looking at U.S. dollar support in currency trading Economic data is very important to forex trading, since it provides insight into how much support a currency has. One country’s economy, in relation to another’s, can affect how those relative currencies interact on the FX market. And one economic indicator is the jobs market. The labor [...]
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Swiss Franc Carry Trade Strategy
September 6, 2008The September issue of Currency Trader Magazine was released today. Some of the highlights include: A look at an advanced carry trade strategy involving the Swiss Franc. The CFTC gains jurisdiction over retail forex fraud. What will drive the forex market in Q4. Yen crosses on the move. U.S. dollar rockets higher, Euro tumbles. China [...]