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German gov't approves 101 ...

The German government on Wednesday approved its plan for an 80-billion-euro (101-billion-dollar U.S. dollar) budget cut over

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Aust Dollar Drops Vs US C ...

The Australian dollar fell against all 16 major counterparts before a report today forecast to show the nation’s trade surp

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Obama to loosen export co ...

The Obama administration says less will be more when it comes to limits on US exports that have potential military uses.

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Yen ETFs In Focus After E ...

For many in the U.S., a strong currency sounds like a nice problem to have. A firm greenback effectively reduces the cost of

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NZ posts bigger-than-expe ...

New Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected merchandise trade deficit last month as exports fell, stoking concern the key drive

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Yen Rising Proves Catch-U ...

Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he is ready to take “bold” action as the yen approaches its all-time high against the

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Flow of imports drags dow ...

A widening U.S. trade deficit has become a substantial drag on economic growth as the country's exports struggle to keep pace

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Japan Exporters Struggle ...

With the yen at 15-year highs to the dollar and buoyant against the euro, the blue-chip exporters propping up Japan's fragile

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Govt to Urge BOJ to Help ...

The government will urge the Bank of Japan to do the utmost in conducting monetary policy in order to end deflation and defen

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Risk Aversion to Continue ...

Risk aversion is set to continue in early US session after poor durable goods orders data. Headline orders rose a mere 0.3% i

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U.S. Can Cut Deficit and Spend on Needs

posted by Avatar osker 2 days ago in USD, Trade, Consumer

The U.S. can continue to spend on infrastructure and education while reducing its debt, said Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, the chamber’s second-ranking Democrat.  read more
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Spending Money to Save Money

posted by Avatar refinancing 2 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Trade

The city of Rockford continues to battle a major multi-million dollar deficit.  read more
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Obama to 'keep pushing' US economy

posted by Avatar osker 3 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Trade

US President Barack Obama says he wants to "keep on pushing" the economy to keep a fragile recovery on track but also pay more attention to getting debt and deficits under control.  read more
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Yen Weakens as Bank of Japan Has Emergency Currency Meeting

posted by Avatar fibodude 3 days ago in JPY, Fundamental, Trade

The yen dropped versus all its major counterparts on speculation the Bank of Japan will act to curb currency gains that are imperiling the nation’s export-led economic recovery.  read more
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One day, we'll look back and thank Jim Flaherty

posted by Avatar ultrain 6 days ago in CAD, Fundamental, Trade

Flaherty had to overcome Harper’s fierce fiscal conservatism to get a green light to record the biggest deficit in Canadian history.  read more
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Low dollar hits Delegat's profit

posted by Avatar eunicepeggster 6 days ago in NZD, Retail Sales, Trade

Wine company Delegat's Group reported a 17 percent fall in full year operating net profit to $18.9 million as global sales reached record levels but revenue was affected by the value of the New Zealand dollar.  read more
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Treasurys up, dollar mixed after durable goods

posted by Avatar AnnaMata 8 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Trade

Treasury prices held onto gains and the dollar lost ground against major currencies on Wednesday after U.S. orders for durable goods rose 0.3% in July, far less than economists expected.  read more
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Durables Orders Disappoint in July

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 8 days ago in USD, Trade, Manufacturing

New orders for U.S. durable goods fell short of expectations in July and, excluding transportation equipment, posted their largest decline in 1-1/2 years, pointing to a slowdown in manufacturing.  read more
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U.S. durable-goods orders inch up 0.3%

posted by Avatar Holt 8 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Trade

Stronger demand for airplanes translated only into a 0.3% increase in durable-goods orders in July as there was broad weakness in other categories, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.  read more
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Fonterra sets export record

posted by Avatar cleojosh 10 days ago in NZD, Agriculture, Trade

Fonterra says it has set a new export record, sending 2.1 million tonnes of product to international markets for the first time in its nine-year history.  read more
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Australian markets fall on election uncertainty

posted by Avatar euphoria 10 days ago in AUD, Trade

The Australian dollar fell one percent and bonds eased in early trade on Monday after an inconclusive election appeared to have delivered investors' worst fears -- a minority government with power thrust on a handful of independent MPs.  read more
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U.S. Government Deficit To Exceed $11.3 Trillion

posted by Avatar commentary 13 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Trade

This year's U.S. government deficit will exceed $1.3 trillion, Congress' official budget analysts projected Thursday in a report underscoring election year perils both parties face as they struggle to balance conflicting demands to trim budget sh  read more