Saturday, August 27, 2011

Loonie Feels Better with Good Signs from US

August 24th, 2011 Canadian DollarThe Canadian dollar gained today versus most its major peers as the signs of stronger US economic growth and anticipation of new round of quantitative easing in the US improved prospects for the Canadian currency.

GBP Falls vs. EUR with Consumer Confidence & Retail Sales

August 25th, 2011 Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound fell today against the euro and fluctuated versus the dollar as the signs that the economy of the UK is weakening made the sterling less attractive to Forex traders.

Australia’s Dollar Weakens on Germany’s Consumer Confidence

August 25th, 2011 Australian dollarThe Australian dollar fell today against most major currencies, before rebounding, as the report showed consumer confidence in Germany declined this month, reducing appeal of higher-yielding assets.

Euro Falls for Second Day vs. Dollar

August 25th, 2011 EuroThe euro fell against the US dollar for the second day and erased gains versus the Swiss franc today as investors are less willing to buy the currency amid signs of problems in Europe and concerns of global economic slowdown

Will Bernanke Announce QE3? Will Dollar Decline?

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US DollarUS Dollar The US dollar continued to rise today ahead of tomorrow’s speech of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, who is expected to announce a new round of quantitative easing. Some economists believe such expectations are futile.

Aussie Recovers on Stevens’ Speech

August 26th, 2011 Australian dollarThe Australian dollar strengthened today as the statement of nation’s central bank Governor Glenn Stevens spurred the speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia won’t cut interest rates

Pound Goes Down as UK Economy Slows

August 26th, 2011 Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound weakened against the Japanese yen and slowed its advance versus the US dollar after the report showed the UK economy grew with slower pace in the second quarter.