posted by
Cittiperth
1505 days ago
in JPY, Fundamental, Inflation
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said that the Japanese economy has worsened since the central bank released its January growth forecasts
posted by
ctrlaltdel
1505 days ago
in AUD, Fundamental, Inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia has chosen to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points, meaning that from 8 April they will stand at 3%.
posted by
chuzzle
1505 days ago
in GBP, Fundamental
British industrial output suffered its biggest annual drop in February since records began 40 years ago, highlighting the extent to which the sector is being hit by the global downturn.
posted by
freshmint
1505 days ago
in USD, GBP, Fundamental
Sterling fell on Tuesday, retreating from a two-month high versus the dollar after weak data and a fall in domestic shares signalled a dip in risk appetite, prompting selling in the currency.
posted by
forexanalysis
1505 days ago
in AUD, Fundamental
After flirting with the US60c mark yesterday the New Zealand dollar has slipped back to 0.588755c and is set for a bumpy ride over the coming months, with its fate closely tied to global equity markets and the price of commodities.
posted by
Rex
1505 days ago
in AUD, Fundamental
Last December, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement forecasted little growth until the middle of 2009. “Thereafter, we forecast growth to begin to recover, but to remain below trend until 2010’. This bullish prediction is challenged by NZ
posted by
KiwiTrader
1505 days ago
in NZD, Fundamental, Consumer
The pressure on the Reserve Bank to further cut official interest rates went up today with the publication of a "grim" Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO).
posted by
yen2yen
1505 days ago
in JPY, Fundamental
The Bank of Japan will provide more funds to commercial banks by broadening the range of collateral it accepts in an effort to encourage lending to companies.
posted by
xjessicax
1506 days ago
in Fundamental
The Canadian dollar weakened versus the U.S. dollar on Monday morning, pressured by a drop in the price of oil as well as lower equities and a bigger than expected drop in Canadian building permits in February.
posted by
Cittiperth
1506 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental
Canada's Ivey purchasing managers' index unexpectedly fell to 43.2 in March.
posted by
currencyplus
1506 days ago
in Fundamental, Daily
The euro and sterling are starting the shortened week on a firm tone as risk appetite continues to build.
posted by
sassygirl
1506 days ago
in GBP, Fundamental
Britain’s government budget deficit may rise by £32 billion more than the level forecast in November as the recession deepens, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.