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Inflation rates abating but food price pressure building

posted by BloodDiamond 648 days ago in USD, Inflation made popular 648 days ago

This month's official inflation report showed that the headline rate of inflation fell from 3.2% to 3.1% in July, continuing the declining trend which commenced in May, and which continued in June.

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Washington state is still losing jobs

posted by babyblue 648 days ago in USD, Inflation, Employment made popular 648 days ago

The Federal Reserve usually lowers interest rates to stimulate the economy, but rates can't go much lower, raising questions about what to do next.

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Canadian Currency Climbs as Stocks Rally

posted by aranel 648 days ago in CAD made popular 648 days ago

Canada’s dollar strengthened against all 16 of its most-traded counterparts as global stocks rallied and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. received a $39 billion purchase offer, boosting demand for growth assets.

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Inflation slows in UK

posted by andes 648 days ago in GBP, Inflation made popular 648 days ago

British consumer price inflation slowed in July but as expected remained above 3 percent, forcing a third open letter from the Bank of England this year to explain why inflation is still above target.

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Euro bounces on Irish bond auction

posted by minxybrilo 648 days ago in EUR made popular 648 days ago

The European single currency bounced above $1.29 on Tuesday following news of a successful Irish bond auction but pulled back after a downbeat survey on German investor confidence.

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Stocks Rise on Earnings, Potash Bid; Treasuries Fall, Oil Ga

posted by grimadventures 648 days ago in USD, Oil made popular 648 days ago

Stocks advanced, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to its biggest gain in two weeks, as profits top estimates and a $39 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. sparked a rally in agricultural companies. Oil halted a five-day slump

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The Risk Aversion Investment Strategy

posted by victoryismine 648 days ago in USD, JPY, Technical made popular 648 days ago

Friday’s headline in the Financial Times gave us a quick reading on the emotional state of the markets. It says, “World Equities Slide as Markets Shun Risk.”

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Daily technical outlook 8-17-10

posted by liviuf 649 days ago in EUR, GBP, Technical made popular 649 days ago

EURUSD - Although yesterday’s attempt to reach 1.2900 was limited by 1.2870, the euro maintains its bid tone hovering near 1.2850 ahead of today’s German ZEW Economic Sentiment

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Daily technical outlook 8-16-10

posted by liviuf 650 days ago in EUR, AUD, Gold

EURUSD - Euro’s recovery on Friday was again limited by 1.2900 and the 3 weeks gains were cut in a single week as the euro lost 570 points in the last 5 days.

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Daily technical outlook 8-13-10

posted by liviuf 653 days ago in EUR, JPY, AUD

EURUSD - The euro found support at 1.2800 after the free fall from 1.3300 but the ongoing recovery is not convincing.

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Daily technical outlook 8-12-10

posted by liviuf 654 days ago in EUR, JPY, AUD made popular 654 days ago

EURUSD - Euro’s decline accelerated after breaking below 1.3100 and 1.3000 yesterday, printing a session low at 1.2830 – which was 350 points down from the daily open

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Daily technical outlook 8-11-10

posted by liviuf 655 days ago in EUR, JPY, AUD made popular 655 days ago

EURUSD - The dollar lost some ground yesterday after the Fed has left interest rates unchanged, at 0.25%, and announced a new round of quantitative easing.

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