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Dollar Rises Most Since 2005 as Bernanke Cites Reduced Risk

posted by halfwatertest 1442 days ago in USD, EUR

The dollar rose the most against the euro since 2005 as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said economic risks have faded, raising speculation policy makers will increase borrowing costs this year to contain inflation.

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Commodity prices threaten economic growth, G8 warns

posted by PrettyUgly 1442 days ago in Gold, Oil, Agriculture

Group of Eight finance ministers said surging commodity prices threaten to end years of robust global economic growth, stoke inflation and force millions of the world's most vulnerable people deeper into poverty.

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Dollar Rises on Speculation the Retail Sales Gain

posted by vlad250 1445 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales made popular 1444 days ago

The dollar rose for the third day in four against the euro and yen on speculation a rebound in U.S. retail sales will support the Federal Reserve's case for raising interest rates.

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Euro rises after early setback

posted by gonepippin 1445 days ago in EUR, Fundamental, Daily made popular 1444 days ago

The euro came back after a slight wobble earlier as European Central Bank rate setter Jeurgen Stark was reported as saying the central bank is not considering a series of rate rises even though one may well come in July.

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Yen Up Versus U.S. Dollar, Range-Bound Against Others

posted by fxmasta 1445 days ago in JPY, Fundamental, Daily made popular 1444 days ago

The Japanese yen was little-changed against the other major currencies. The currency was up slightly against the dollar, but remained in a range versus the euro and pound.

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Skipping Trades Can Be as Bad as Overtrading

posted by frankenpip 1452 days ago in Trading Psychology made popular 1451 days ago

Most traders are aware of the dangers of overtrading, that is, taking too many trades or trading with size that’s too large. Overtrading can quickly turn a reasonably bad day into a disaster. However, the less obvious problem of undertrading or s

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Bernanke Blames Saving Glut for Housing Bubble

posted by trade2win 1452 days ago in Fundamental, Daily, Housing made popular 1452 days ago

In yet another long-winded and self-serving speech, Bernanke blames everyone but the Fed for the housing and credit bubbles. Not once did he mention interest rate policy at the Fed. However, he did blame foreign investors and "the global savings"

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Changing Minds and Markets: Quality Control in Trading

posted by lovethefx 1452 days ago in Trading Psychology made popular 1452 days ago

Suppose a person has demonstrated trading skills: an ability to read markets based upon lengthy exposure to live markets and internalization of trading patterns. What would cause such a trader to go into a prolonged slump?

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Forex Top 3 Chart Setups for Tuesday: Bernanke Shakes Things

posted by maximumpips 1452 days ago in Technical, Daily made popular 1452 days ago

Top Chart Setup #1: Swiss Franc and the Dead Cat Bounce
Top Chart Setup #2: Battle across the Pond
Top Chart Setup #3: Bernanke Kick-Starts Greenback

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U.S. productivity remains in healthy shape

posted by pipsmgee 1452 days ago in Fundamental, Daily, Employment made popular 1452 days ago

Productivity in the U.S. economy remained at a healthy level in the first quarter and labor costs were contained, government data showed Wednesday.

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Yen Rises Against Dollar, Euro on Decline in Risk Appetite

posted by supertrader 1452 days ago in USD, EUR, JPY made popular 1452 days ago

The yen rose against the dollar and the euro on concern credit losses at the world's major financial institutions will widen, discouraging investors from buying higher-yielding assets funded by loans in Japan.

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Oil prices plunge on strengthening dollar

posted by supertrader 1452 days ago in Fundamental, Oil made popular 1452 days ago

Crude futures plunged Tuesday on a strengthening dollar after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said more rate cuts are unlikely.

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