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EUR/USD Leaning Lower Before Non-Farm Payrolls

posted by forexcrunch 22 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro dollar is leaning lower within a lower range, after more weak European data and before the highly anticipated Non-Farm Payrolls. The boost given to the pair by Draghi faded out. French, Greek and also local German elections are scheduled for

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3 Scenarios for the Greek Elections and the Euro

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in EUR

Greece faces its first parliamentary elections since the debt crisis erupted and are critical for the whole euro-zone.

The mainstream, pro-bailout parties will be hit, but how bad? Here are three possible outcomes and their meaning for the eur

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EUR/USD: Trading the Non-Farm Payrolls

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in USD, EUR

The Non-Farm Employment Change indicator, released by the US Government, measures the change in the number of employed people in the US, excluding workers in the farming industry. A reading which is higher than the market forecast is bullish for

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Draghi Still Sees Recovery Coming – EUR/USD Jumps

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in USD, EUR

Mario Draghi sticks to the baseline scenario of recovery in the second part of the year, and doesn’t really hint about any move. The president of the ECB meets the press in Barcelona after the ECB left rates on hold as expected.

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Markets Bracing for US PMI, Unemployment Data

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 23 days ago

After the euro’s plunge yesterday (May 2nd), Euro dollar has edged slightly downward. The sharp drop, in which the euro lost close to one cent in value, was precipitated by weak employment data out of the Euro-zone. Today’s key releases include a

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Will Draghi Hint About a Rate Cut and Send EUR/USD Below Ran

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in USD, EUR

The ECB meeting are held in Barcelona, under heavy security. Mario Draghi and his colleagues aren’t expected to change the interest rates nor announce another LTRO.

But hinting about future plans is certainly possible. EUR/USD is in the middle

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European Spring – Tables are Turning in the Old Continent

posted by forexcrunch 23 days ago in EUR made popular 23 days ago

Finally, the tables are beginning to turn in Europe. The paradigm so far was that in order to fight the debt crisis and to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, governments must make an effort to balance their budgets by cutting their spending.

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EUR/USD Tumbles on Strong US PMI, Weak Euro-zone Employment

posted by forexcrunch 24 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 24 days ago

The US dollar rebounded from its recent losses against the Euro, as Euro dollar dropped sharply following strong manufacturing data out of the US coupled with weak employment data from the Euro-zone. US Manufacturing PMI posted a reading of 54.8,

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Hollande Could Sink EUR/USD Below 1.20 in the Long Term

posted by forexcrunch 24 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 24 days ago

Françios Hollande vowed to change the fiscal compact and the relations with Germany. Do you think that his election will affect the euro?

It is highly likely that the French elections will impact the Euro, but over the medium- and long-term, n

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NZD/USD: Trading the New Zealand Employment Change

posted by forexcrunch 24 days ago in USD, NZD made popular 24 days ago

The New Zealand Employment Change is an important leading indicator which often has a significant impact on the markets. Traders and analysts carefully examine the indicator, looking for any trends which could affect NZD/USD. A reading which is

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EUR/USD Edges Up as Chicago PMI Sinks, Ignoring Spanish Worr

posted by forexcrunch 25 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro dollar edged higher, as the euro has quietly climbed 250 pips since the first week in April, with small but steady steps upwards. At the same time, the markets are very concerned about the fiscal situation in the Euro-zone, and these worries

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USD/CHF: Trading the Swiss Retail Sales

posted by forexcrunch 25 days ago in USD, CHF made popular 25 days ago

Swiss Retail Sales is considered one of the most important indicator of consumer spending. The indicator’s release early this month provides analysts and traders with an early look at consumer spending. A reading that is higher than the market fo

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