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Fitch downgrades 5 euro zone countries including Spain and Italy
January 29, 2012FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – On Friday, Fitch Ratings concluded its review of the six euro zone… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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Forex: EUR/CHF upside capped at 1.2200 zone
January 5, 2012FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – The pair is trading into the negative territory for the first time… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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Forex: EUR/USD upside capped at 1.3080 zone
December 28, 2011FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – The single currency did not react to the good Italian bond auction held… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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Fitch places 6 euro zone countries on watch for downgrade, cuts France’s outlook to negative
December 18, 2011FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – Fitch Ratings announced on Friday it has placed all investment grade rated… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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Forex: Euro zone stresses back in the spotlight after Fitch’s downgrades – BBH
October 8, 2011FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – Peripheral euro zone stresses are back in the spotlight with today’s… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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Forex: EUR/USD ends the week little changed after euro zone downgrades
October 8, 2011FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – After bouncing from a 9-month low of 1.3145 on Tuesday and climbing over… For more information, read our latest forex news. FXstreet.com: Latest News
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ECB Moves to Shore Up Euro Zone Banks
September 14, 2011Euro heads higher in forex trading The European Central Bank, for the first time in a month, is using its dollar capital facility to shore up euro zone banks struggling under the weight of the continuing euro zone crisis. The ECB lent money to banks, in the form of dollars, to help improve liquidity. Concerns [...]
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EURO ZONE DEBT CONCERNS CONTINUE TO WEIGH
September 14, 2011After an attempted rebound yesterday on talk of a statement from Germany and France on the Greek debt crisis, the euro came under renewed selling pressure late in the day and overnight. A teleconference between all three is now reported to be taking place later today but markets are holding out little hope that this [...]
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What’s Next for the Euro Zone?
September 8, 2011Euro forex trading forecast One of the big questions everyone is asking right now is this: What’s next for the euro zone? Greece has once again missed its targets, and that has many wondering whether or not it’s time for Greece to leave the currency union — or risk bringing the whole region down with [...]
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Consumer Confidence Drops in the Euro Zone
July 21, 2011Euro remains higher in forex trading Consumer confidence in the euro zone has fallen. Concerns about the lingering problems in Greece are weighing on consumers. Additionally, worries are mounting about a spread of the sovereign debt contagion. Bank stress tests aren’t calculated to make things any easier for those in the euro zone, either. However, [...]
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Euro Zone Debt Solution Likely Far Off
July 21, 2011Another summit unlikely to come up with a solution to sovereign debt crisis A solution to the sovereign debt problem facing the euro zone countries is unlikely to present itself anytime soon. Indeed, the EU summit happening to address the problem is likely to do little more than come up with a way to keep [...]
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Greek Austerity May Not Be the End of the Problems
June 29, 2011Euro zone gets boost from Greek austerity vote With the way open for another bailout for Greece, the euro zone is getting a boost. The euro is higher in forex trading on the currency market, helped by increased risk appetite. Between the Greek austerity vote, better news out of the U.S. in terms of home [...]
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Euro Zone to Get Help From China
June 29, 2011Euro forex trading forecast looks up Even though a bailout for Greece is widely expected, there are still concerns about the euro zone in general. Other countries, like Portugal and Ireland, still have debt issues. However, the euro zone might get some help from China. China is pledging to buy European debt in an effort [...]
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Whats Next for the Euro in Forex Trading?
May 25, 2011Is a euro crash on the way? Many forex traders are speculating about what could be next for the euro on the currency market. The possibility of a euro crash is being brought up in some cases, as forex traders worry about what’s going on. Assets of the 17-nation euro zone are being questioned, and [...]
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U.S. Dollar Supported as Commodities Fall, Euro Zone Debt in Focus
May 12, 2011Greenback gains in currency trading The U.S. dollar is being supported today as commodities fall, and as the focus returns to the euro zone. It is true that the U.S. has its own debt problems, but that story is in the background as fresh concerns emerge from the euro zone. Greenback is gaining in currency [...]
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U.S. Dollar Supported as Commodities Fall, Euro Zone Debt in Focus
May 11, 2011Greenback gains in currency trading The U.S. dollar is being supported today as commodities fall, and as the focus returns to the euro zone. It is true that the U.S. has its own debt problems, but that story is in the background as fresh concerns emerge from the euro zone. Greenback is gaining in currency [...]
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Focus Back on Euro Zone in Currency Trading
May 11, 2011Debt problems sideline euro in forex trading The focus is back on the euro zone debt problems. With the recent downgrade of Greece, and a vote on Portugal’s bailout package postponed, forex traders are considering what might be next for the 17-nation currency. European debt dominates as it doesn’t seem to be coming under any [...]
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German IFO Shows Great Progress
October 22, 2010Euro reaching for 1.40 again The German IFO is at its highest level in more than three years, according to a report released today. Business confidence in Germany is improving, and this is coming as something of a surprise, after indications were released that indicate that the euro zone recovery might be slowing. However, in [...]
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Is the Euro Zone Recovery Running Out of Steam?
October 21, 2010Euro higher in forex trading, even with doubts There are concerns that the euro zone recovery is running out of steam. Economic output is falling across the euro zone, creating concerns. Germany and France are showing signs of growth, but these countries, though the largest economies in the euro zone, cannot completely offset what is [...]
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Germany Softens its Stance on Sanctions for Countries with Sovereign Debt
October 18, 2010Euro zone debt concerns continue to mount with Belgium Germany has been advocating tougher, practically automatic, penalties for euro zone countries with large amounts of sovereign debt. However, concerns about the situation have many in the euro zone worried about what could happen if the currency zone’s largest economy gets its way. There is a [...]