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EUR/USD Falls as Euro-zone Releases Disappoint Markets

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 33 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 33 days ago

After posting a two-week high on Friday (April 20th), Euro dollar retracted, giving up most of these gains by the start of the trading week. The markets shifted their gaze from Spain to France, where President Nicholas Sarkozy did not fare well a read more
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AUD/USD: Trading the Australian CPI

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, AUD made popular 33 days ago

The Australian CPI (Consumer Price Index), which is released each quarter, is an inflation index which measures the change in the price of goods and services charged to consumers. A reading which is higher than the market forecast is bullish for read more
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EUR/USD Gaps Lower on French Election Uncertainty

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 34 days ago

The fist round of the presidential elections in France resulted in a minor victory for Hollande over incumbent Sarkozy. This was widely expected, yet looking deeper into the results leaves room for a lot of uncertainty towards the second round.
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NZD/USD Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, NZD made popular 34 days ago

NZD/USD slid within the same range, erasing previous gains. The rate decision is the highlight of this week. Here’s an outlook for the events in New Zealand, and an updated technical analysis for NZD/USD

Last week New Zealand’s consumer price read more
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USD/JPY Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, JPY, Weekly made popular 34 days ago

Dollar/yen moved higher as the Japanese determination to weaken the yen overcame the soft US data. We will now see how serious the BOJ is with its rate decision. There are other events as well. Here’s an outlook for the Japanese events and an upd read more
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GBP/USD Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, GBP made popular 34 days ago

GBP/USD climbed to levels not seen since October 2011, as the pair gained almost 300 pips, closing the week at 1.6120. The upcoming week promises to be busy, with eight releases, including the key release of Preliminary GDP. Here is an outlook fo read more
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USD/CHF Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 34 days ago in USD, CHF

USD/CHF lost ground at the end of the trading week , closing at the 0.9085 level. The upcoming week is a quiet one, with only three releases. Here is an outlook for the Swiss events, and an updated technical analysis for USD/CHF.

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EUR/USD Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 35 days ago in USD, EUR, Weekly made popular 35 days ago

Euro/dollar eventually climbed in the wide range, as positive German data and US weakness countered worries about Spain. The upcoming week will provide a forward looking view of the economy via the PMIs and a test of the debt crisis with an Itali read more
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USD/CAD Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 35 days ago in USD, CAD, Weekly made popular 35 days ago

The Canadian dollar gained against the greenback, but USD/CAD remained in range. Will it break ground in the upcoming week? Mark Carney’s speeches and retail sales are the major events this week. Here’s an outlook for the Canadian events and an u read more
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Forex Weekly Outlook April 23-27

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 35 days ago in USD, Fundamental, Weekly

The US dollar retreated as doubts about the US economy’s strength continue mounting. The US rate decision which also features a press conference by Ben Bernanke, is definitely the main event of the week, but a rate decision in Japan and initial G read more
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EUR/USD Moving Above Resistance Before Greek Bank Reports, P

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 36 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro dollar enjoyed strong figures from Germany's IFO institute and managed to break above the line it failed to breach yesterday. Without any major US releases today, the focus remains on Europe: Spain and Italy's high bond yields and Greek issu read more
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British Retail Sales Leap by 1.8% – GBP/USD Breaks Higher

posted by Avatar forexcrunch 37 days ago in USD, GBP

The 1.8% rise is a huge surprise. The volume of sales dropped by 0.8% last month and was expected to rise by 0.4% this time.

GBP/USD is now at 1.6115, breaking earlier levels hitting levels last seen 5 months ago.

GBP/USD was moving higher read more