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Europe Factors to Watch-Shares set to pause, Greece in focus

posted by Avatar lilacstone 10 days ago in EUR, JPY

... MSCI ASIA EX-JP 479.25 1.26 % 5.98 EUR/USD 1.2746 0.24 % 0.0031 USD/JPY 80.25 -0.09 % -0.0700 10-YR US TSY YLD 1.791 -- 0.03 10-YR BUND YLD 1.461 -- -0.04 SPOT GOLD $1550.05 0.76 % $11.75 US CRUDE $93.61 0.86 % 0.80 GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares recover, ... read more
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AUD/USD weekly outlook: May 7 - 11

posted by Avatar lilacstone 20 days ago in AUD

AUD/USD hit 1.0469 on Monday, the weekly high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.0177 on Friday, tumbling 2.67% over the week. The pair is likely to find support at 1.0125, the low of December 30 and resistance at 1.0277, Friday's high. read more
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The Dollar amp; Gold Have Eyes On Europe

posted by Avatar lilacstone 21 days ago in EUR

What is particularly troubling about the chart above is that the EUR/USD currency pair is seeing reduced implied volatility. This essentially means that the market is not expecting any major moves in the currency pair amid all of the poor economic ... read more
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Malaysia-Market factors to watch May 3

posted by Avatar lilacstone 24 days ago in all made popular 24 days ago

... USD/JPY 80.12 -0% 0.000 10-YR US TSY YLD 1.9277 -- 0.000 SPOT GOLD 1651.31 -0.08% -1.320 US CRUDE 105.25 0.03% 0.020 DOW JONES 13268.57 -0.08% -10.75 ASIA ADRS 126.16 -0.23% -0.29 ------------------------------------------------------------- * For ... read more
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Gold Prices Settle Higher

posted by Avatar lilacstone 26 days ago in Commodities made popular 25 days ago

Gold prices leaped to its two week high on Monday as weak economic indicators continued to weigh on the dollar even as Spain entered into recession with its economy contracting for second successive quarter, pushing up the metal's appeal as a safe ... read more
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AUD/JPY decline falters ahead of 83.00 support, RBA

posted by Avatar lilacstone 26 days ago in AUD made popular 26 days ago

The RBA decision will be key to the overall direction for AUD." Bearing in mind all the latest rumours, which have been speculating on a possible 50bp rate cut by the RBA later today, a 25bp cut (fully priced in) "could be bullish for AUD/USD" comments ... read more
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Malaysia-Market factors to watch April 30

posted by Avatar lilacstone 27 days ago in all made popular 27 days ago

Global stocks ended higher on F riday on strong earnings reports, but the dollar dipped against the euro and the yen as lower-than-expected US economic data fed views that the Federal Reserve could ease policy further to boost flagging growth. read more
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Debt Sinks Currency Rally

posted by Avatar lilacstone 38 days ago in CAD made popular 38 days ago

(CAD) First, the forecast for Canadian GPD was revised upward to 2.4% for 2012, from 2%. And then something that slipped through most people's radar the BOC said that a modest withdrawal of stimulus may become appropriate. Again teasing us with ... read more
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USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis April 16, 2012, Forecast

posted by Avatar lilacstone 43 days ago in CAD made popular 43 days ago

The USD/CAD is trading at 0.9975 midsessions. The greenback has gained strength against most of its trading partners all day, on fairly negative data from China, increased worries in the EU and a drop in the price of oil. The most important nearterm ... read more
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Oil prices could reach USD 150 if the political risk escalates

posted by Avatar lilacstone 47 days ago in Commodities

In this situation it is normal the fuel consumption in the country to drop, he said and added that the current oil price is not the result of increased demand and consumption, but rather it is calculated geopolitical risks and if it disappears, ... read more
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Gold, Silver and Crude Oil Prices and Trading

posted by Avatar lilacstone 50 days ago in Commodities

Gold futures prices finished pit trade Thursday higher on Short covering and bargain-hunting after the strong selling pressure that took prices to an 11-wk low Wednesday. Higher Crude Oil prices boosted the precious metals Bulls, but a higher USD index ... read more
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Eurozone Retail Sales Fell In Februaury

posted by Avatar lilacstone 52 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 52 days ago

Germany lead the decline in retail sales, as consumers cut their spending for the month because of rising oil prices and government budget cuts. The retail sales number can be seen as a gauge for the area's general economic health. EUR/USD only dropped ... read more