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Investors pick up Danish crowns as euro break-up hedge

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 2 days ago in all made popular 2 days ago

This has led to talk that the central bank may be forced to raise interest rates, which it could do as early as this week. Investors are betting that if the euro broke apart, Denmark would peg the crown to Germany's currency, whether the euro or a ... read more
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Trade Idea Central, Friday May 11th

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 16 days ago in Economic Indicators made popular 16 days ago

Staying out, but wow .. go JP (gotta remember JP Morgan himself bailed out the US gov't in 1896! with gold!), but any insight into the Chinese data tonight, what are we looking for? I think aud will test parity today give jp news. read more
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US soybeans claw back losses after long liquidation

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 23 days ago in USD, EUR, AUD, Commodities made popular 23 days ago

Private exporters reported the sale of 232000 tonnes of US soybeans to China for delivery during the 2012/13 marketing year, said the Agriculture Department on Thursday. * Buenos Aires Grains Exchange lowered its forecast of Argentina's 2011/12 soybean ... read more
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Australian Dollar Outlook - 04/24/2012

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 33 days ago in EUR, AUD made popular 33 days ago

... The Australian Dollar is slightly lower this morning, currently trading just above USD1.0300, after weaker than expected local PPI figures yesterday, and renewed fears regarding the state of Europe's economy continued the weaker tone overnight. read more
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The Opening Bell: Where currencies start for Wednesday, April 18, 2012

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 39 days ago in USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD

The NZD/USD currently trades around 0.8215. Positive results from a Spanish government bill (short term debt) auction and upbeat German investor sentiment sparked a rally in risky assets such as global equities, commodities, and the NZD. Gold prices ... read more
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Flash: EUR/USD likely to bounce back to 1.35 - Rabobank

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 46 days ago in EUR, CHF made popular 46 days ago

Jane Foley, a London-based senior currency strategist at Rabobank International says that the euro may continue to rise as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at a record low and as the US moves to cut its budget ... read more
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Canada Dollar Drops to Month Low Versus Yen Over Economy

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 47 days ago in CAD made popular 47 days ago

Canada's currency, nicknamed the loonie, depreciated 0.5 percent to 81.47 yen at 8:02 am in Toronto after falling to 81.36 yen, the lowest level since March 8. The Canadian dollar slid 0.2 percent to 99.88 cents per US dollar. One Canadian dollar buys ... read more
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Dollar falls on new home sales data

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 64 days ago in all made popular 64 days ago

In US trading on Friday, the euro was up against the greenback, with EUR/USD gaining 0.48% and trading at 1.3264. The Commerce Department reported that new single-family home sales fell 1.6% percent to a seasonally adjusted 313000-unit annual rate in ... read more
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Euro Defensive, USD Maneuvering

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 94 days ago in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD

The data are mainly watched as an indicator for the coming GDP figures, where another contraction in GDP would be the second in a row, thus the euro zone will be technically in recession. The pair is struggling to hold gains currently even, ... read more
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EUR/USD awaits Eurogroup verdict

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 96 days ago in EUR

The Euro peaked at a 1-week high of 1.3276 during the European session, and has spent the last hours range bound below that level, with the US national holiday also to blame for the slow trade. The meeting is still underway, and a press conference is ... read more
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Euro up on China comments, Greek progress expected

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 101 days ago in all made popular 101 days ago

* Euro, riskier currencies buoyed by China comments * German, French GDP points to slowdown in euro zone * Greek bailout uncertainty persists but markets optimistic * USDJPY hits 3-1/2 mth high after BOJ easing measures By Nia Williams LONDON, ... read more
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Australian Dollar Outlook - 02/10/2012

posted by Avatar Sylvanna 107 days ago in USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD made popular 107 days ago

Focus will be on risks to unemployment along with Fair Value for the Australian Dollar and the further understand Tuesdays no move on interest rates. Majors: Greek Political Leaders have come to a long stalled agreement on harsh austerity measures and ... read more