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Forex Research - Dollar Saved by Retail Sales
FXCM Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 22:29:02 GMT

• Eurozone Economic Calendar Heats Up • British Pound Fails to Rally Despite Inflationary Pressures  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 22:25:27 GMT

The New Zealand dollar lagged the other major currencies again overnight, but was generally sidelined in favour of more important themes offshore. The NZD stuck to a narrow range through most of the day and briefly popped back above 0.77, before succumbin  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar lifted by oil, bonds fall
Reuters Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 22:03:34 GMT

The Canadian dollar pushed higher against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, helped by a surge in oil prices, but it failed to maintain a break above parity with the greenback.   More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 13 May 2008 -Late
GVI john Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 20:50:00 GMT

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FX Blog- Market Snapshot Far East Open for May 14, 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 20:39:40 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD remains in flux. Tuesday it turned back positive again. Nevertheless, we hold to the observation that the markets have tried to switch to a medium term view on prospective relative growth patterns in the U.S. vs. Europe.   More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar rallies broadly after retail sales data
Reuters Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 20:15:22 GMT

The U.S. dollar rallied broadly on Tuesday after a report on April retail sales beat forecasts and supported views that the Federal Reserve will probably stop cutting interest rates next month.   More...


Forex Blog - U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 16:50:08 GMT

Currencies and fixed-income also exhibited volatility through the session as central banker comments debated the monetary policy issues concerning inflationary expectations and growth objectives, and over how quickly interest rates should be cut if growth  More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (13 May 2008)
GCI Financial Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 13:56:50 GMT

GBP shakes off 3.0% inflation print Bernanke talks  More...


Forex Blog - For US Treasury It's Show Me Time on the Dollar
FXA Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 13:41:30 GMT

It is hard to remember a time when the US dollar has experienced a major trend change without some form of coordinated currency intervention by G7 central banks and finance ministers.  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 13-May-2008....1220 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 12:32:23 GMT

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Weekly view of the USDCHF (13-05-2008)
ForexManage Ltd. Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 12:28:22 GMT

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FOREX NEWS-Dollar up on Fed view, US sales data awaited
Reuters Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 11:38:41 GMT

The dollar rose broadly on Tuesday as some investors speculated that the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its rate cutting cycle, while a fall in stock prices cranked up risk aversion, supporting the yen.  More...


Forex Blog - European Market Update: Stagflation Fears Mount as UK CPI Rises to Key Levels
Trade the News Staff Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 11:02:32 GMT

In the currencies volatility reigned supreme in the GBP related pairs overnight as UK inflation data took center stage  More...


Forex Research - Pound Battered Despite Hot CPI As Fears Of Contraction Increase
FXCM Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 10:50:15 GMT

Pound saw tremendous whipsaw action tonight as it was pulled in opposite directions by higher than expected inflation readings on one side and deteriorating economic data on the other.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 13 May 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 09:52:02 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD continues to fluctuate. Early Tuesday it has turned back positive again. Nevertheless, we hold to the observation that the markets have tried to switch to a medium term view on prospective relative growth patterns in the U.S.   More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 13 May 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 09:49:03 GMT

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Forex Research - Impact of Retail Sales on the US Dollar
FXCM Monday May 12, 2008 - 23:01:32 GMT

• Euro Strength May Continue • British Pound Struggles to Hold Onto Gains  More...


Forex Market News - Canada dollar inches higher in lackluster session
Reuters Monday May 12, 2008 - 22:55:08 GMT

The Canadian dollar rose slightly against the U.S. dollar on Monday, but remained stuck in a tight range, while bonds rose as traders took advantage of lower prices after last week's big selloff.   More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar up versus yen on risk demand, down vs euro
Reuters Monday May 12, 2008 - 22:53:39 GMT

The dollar rose against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc on Monday as investors snapped up riskier assets such as stocks, encouraged by a dip in oil prices and unexpectedly strong earnings from HSBC.   More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (12 May 2008)
GCI Financial Monday May 12, 2008 - 17:49:28 GMT

Fed speakers on tap U.K. PPI at all-time high  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 12 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 12, 2008 - 16:38:12 GMT

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FX Blog: Market Snaphot U.S. Mid-Session for 12 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 12, 2008 - 15:54:03 GMT

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Economics Weekly – Interest rate cycles compared – only modest signs of credit crunch? Weekly economic data preview - Bank of England Inflation Report to highlight upside risks
Lloyds TSB Financial Markets Monday May 12, 2008 - 14:55:10 GMT

..There has been a lot of debate about the impact of the credit crisis on the UK economy, with any new sign of weakness in economic data automatically laid at its door. We will not attempt in this   More...


Forex Blog - Euro Bounce to Remain Unconvincing for Now
CMC Markets Monday May 12, 2008 - 13:08:40 GMT

The $1.2 pullback in oil is keeping any euro advances in check near the $1.55 figure. Currency markets will take this week’s busy schedule of US economic reports as the first tangible basis of whether the dollar recovery is warranted by improved US econ  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 12-May-2008....1256 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Monday May 12, 2008 - 13:08:33 GMT

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FOREX NEWS-Dlr up on slightly better risk demand, Fed view
Reuters Monday May 12, 2008 - 11:57:59 GMT

The dollar rose a full percent against the yen on Monday and approached a two-month high versus a basket of currencies, boosted by a slight rise in risk demand and growing speculation that U.S. interest cuts may be ending.  More...


Forex Blog - European Market Update: UK PPI Data Soars to Multi-Decade Highs
Trade the News Staff Monday May 12, 2008 - 11:09:36 GMT

In currencies, the USD started the European session on a firm note as dealers took notice of comments in the weekend press regarding a ''possible'' floor plan being worked on for the dollar. A WSJ article reported over the weekend that   More...


Forex Research - Pound Rebounds As Inflation Soars; BoE - No Chance of Cutting Rates?
FXCM Monday May 12, 2008 - 10:21:24 GMT

Pound roared back from a steep selloff after UK Producer Prices posted their sharpest increase ever recorded, negating any possibility of a near term BoE rate cut, as inflation pressures continue to plague UK economy. I  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 12 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 12, 2008 - 09:44:14 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD turned back positive on the USD early Monday, as the dust settled on the developments at the end of last week. We had noted in the middle of the previous week that it had seemed that the markets were starting to switch to a me  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights May 12, 2008
GVI john Monday May 12, 2008 - 09:06:01 GMT

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FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Monday May 12, 2008 - 00:03:32 GMT

Outlook With the New Zealand economy set for a sharp slowdown this year, owing at least as much to domestic factors as to the turmoil offshore, the NZD is likely to lag among the major currencies.  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights for May 12, 2008
GVI john Sunday May 11, 2008 - 20:12:42 GMT

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FX Blog- GVI Month Ahead Currency Forecasts
GVI john Sunday May 11, 2008 - 15:54:37 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD had been gaining momentum in the early part of the latest week, but turned less positive following the ECB decision and press conference on Thursday. Clearly, the central bank is still focused primarily on price levels in the   More...


Forex Research - US Dollar: Selectivity Remains the Key
FXCM Friday May 9, 2008 - 21:58:22 GMT

• Euro: Trichet’s Hawkish Comments Put to the Test • British Pound: Busy Week Ahead  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar up over a cent, bonds rally
Reuters Friday May 9, 2008 - 20:57:05 GMT

The Canadian dollar rose more than a cent against the U.S. dollar on Friday, a move attributed to technical factors as well as domestic jobs data, against a positive backdrop of record-setting oil   More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar down as credit market concern rises
Reuters Friday May 9, 2008 - 20:41:27 GMT

The dollar fell on Friday as another round of credit market losses prompted investors to reduce exposure to risky assets and heightened concern about the health of the U.S. economy.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot New York Closes for 9 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 9, 2008 - 20:29:09 GMT

Market Snapshot New York Closes for 9 May 2008  More...


FX Blog - U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Friday May 9, 2008 - 17:08:56 GMT

In currencies, Risk aversion returned to the front burner as concerns over the financial sector health resurfaced following AIG's earnings after the bell on Thursday.   More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (9 May 2008)
GCI Financial Friday May 9, 2008 - 15:31:18 GMT

Crude hits $126.20 GBP falls to multi-month low JPY and CHF up on risk aversion  More...


Forex Blog - FX Briefing - Signs of weakness in the eurozone
BHF-Bank Friday May 9, 2008 - 14:14:28 GMT

Over the last fortnight, the US dollar has continued to firm slightly. EUR-USD fell to below 1.53 for a time, while USD-JPY traded at around 105 for a few days. From about the middle of the week, when US equity markets began to crumble, the yen started to  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar falls as risk aversion rises
Reuters Friday May 9, 2008 - 13:40:21 GMT

The dollar fell against most currencies on Friday as a rise in risk aversion prompted by sagging stock markets helped bolster low yielding currencies such as the yen   More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 9-May-2008....1235 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Friday May 9, 2008 - 12:56:43 GMT

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FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 8-May-2008....1315 GMT
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European Market Update: Dollar Sentiment Beings to Wan Following Trichet's Comments Yesterday
Trade the News Staff Friday May 9, 2008 - 11:12:03 GMT

In currencies, dealers noted overnight that the sentiment for the USD has been less positive since the ECB rate decision and press conference yesterday. The EUR/USD approached the 1.55 area, while the  More...


Forex Research - Euro Higher as Trichet Effect Lingers But Evidence of Slowdown in EZ Grows
FXCM Friday May 9, 2008 - 10:29:11 GMT

he EURUSD continued its rebound from multi-week lows in the aftermath of yesterday’s very tough, unapologetically hawkish press conference by ECB President Jean Claude Trichet.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 9 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 9, 2008 - 07:59:45 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD turned less positive following the ECB decision and press conference on Thursday. Clearly, the central bank is still focused primarily on price levels in the German economy to the detriment of a sizeable (35-45%) portion of th  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 9 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 9, 2008 - 07:34:03 GMT

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Forex Research - Hawkish Outlook From ECB's Trichet Turns The Euro From Early Losses
FXCM Thursday May 8, 2008 - 23:53:09 GMT

• Dollar Tests Two Month Highs As Sales Activity Improves • Commodity Currencies Encounter Heavy Event Risk From Employment Reports  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Thursday May 8, 2008 - 21:32:14 GMT

The New Zealand dollar fell sharply yesterday after the shockingly weak jobs figures for the March quarter. Employment fell 1.3%, the largest quarterly fall in 19 years,  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar drops after housing data, bonds up
Reuters Thursday May 8, 2008 - 21:15:32 GMT

The Canadian dollar dropped against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after data showed Canadian housing starts fell 12 percent in April, and market players were reluctant to take big positions ahead of a key employment report due on Friday.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Far East Open for 8 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 8, 2008 - 20:31:15 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD turned less bullish following the ECB decision and press conference on Thursday. Key also in recent sessions has been a couple of pieces of weak data out of Europe and Germany. The markets now appear to be taking a medium term  More...


FX Blog - U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Thursday May 8, 2008 - 17:11:14 GMT

The European central banks did little to surprise the markets in terms of expected interest rate decisions. Both the BOE and ECB maintained a steady policy as they weighed the cross currents of slower growth and higher inflation.  More...


Forex Blog - US Treasury, Fed Embrace Dollar...Trichet's Tin Ear
FXA Thursday May 8, 2008 - 15:03:22 GMT

The FT story (below) on Europe and US officials (Treasury, Fed, Eurogroup and ECB) unite on a stronger dollar came out last night and had all the hallmarks of a Greg Ip-like story from the halls of monetary power to deliberately get the dollar up versus t  More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (8 May 2008)
GCI Financial Thursday May 8, 2008 - 14:26:53 GMT

Trichet talks up inflation, yet again JPY steals the show BoE and ECB hold rates steady  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 8 May 2008 -Late
GVI john Thursday May 8, 2008 - 14:13:44 GMT

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FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 8-May-2008....1315 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Thursday May 8, 2008 - 13:29:07 GMT

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Forex Research - Pound Gains Short Lived as BoE Does Not Cut- Mistake By MPC?
FXCM Thursday May 8, 2008 - 12:25:47 GMT

GBPUSD rose above the 1.9600 figure in immediate aftermath of the BoE rate announcement as UK monetary authorities stuck to their script and kept rates steady at 5.0%.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 8 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 8, 2008 - 11:25:40 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD has continued to improve heading into the ECB decision and press conference today. Key also in recent sessions has been a couple of pieces of weak data out of Europe and Germany. The markets now appear to be taking a medium te  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 8 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 8, 2008 - 11:23:25 GMT

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FOREX NEWS-Euro hits 2-mth low vs dollar; ECB, Trichet eyed
Reuters Thursday May 8, 2008 - 09:24:01 GMT

The euro hit a two-month low against the dollar on Thursday, hurt by a report that U.S. and European officials want the dollar to strengthen, as markets awaited a European Central Bank rate decision and statement.  More...


Forex Research - British Pound Hit Hard As UK Data Raises Chances of BOE Rate Cuts
FXCM Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 23:57:32 GMT

• Dollar Sees Sharp Advance As Traders Not Ready To Give Up On Rebound • Euro Tumbles As Retail Sales Reflect Economic Slowdown, Will the ECB Remain Hawkish?  More...


Forex Research - British Pound Hit Hard As UK Data Raises Chances of BOE Rate Cuts
FXCM Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 23:57:25 GMT

• Dollar Sees Sharp Advance As Traders Not Ready To Give Up On Rebound • Euro Tumbles As Retail Sales Reflect Economic Slowdown, Will the ECB Remain Hawkish?  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 23:24:43 GMT

The New Zealand dollar was consistently sold overnight as the US dollar recovered against all of the major currencies. The NZD was also weighed down yesterday by the RBNZ’s Financial Stability Report, which highlighted the downside risks to the New Zeal  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar falls on global growth concerns
Reuters Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 20:39:04 GMT

The Canadian dollar fell 0.4 percent against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as investors worried that record high oil prices would begin to crimp global economic growth.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Far East Open for 7 May 2008
GVI john Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 20:26:12 GMT

Market sentiment for the USD has continued to improve after a successful consolidation at the 1.5500 level in recent sessions. The USD was boosted by much weaker than expected Eurozone retail sales report. It might be the European economy (including Germa  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar up on strong data, Fed inflation talk
Reuters Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 20:24:08 GMT

The dollar rose on Wednesday as a surprise advance in U.S. productivity added to gains booked after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank must stand ready to raise interest rates to combat inflation.  More...


Forex Blog - Trichet Plays Zeus Protector of Price Stability in Athens Thursday
FXA Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 20:17:47 GMT

While the market seems intent on buying dollars and selling euros making status quo outcome of Thursday’s ECB press conference only mildly bearish for the dollar, the notion that President Trichet and the Governing Council are ready to shift the focus o  More...


Forex Blog - U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 18:07:12 GMT

The USD continued to maintain a steadily firming tone during the US morning following hawkish inflationary comments from Fed's Hoenig during the Asian session and data that was below expectations for   More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (7 May 2008)
GCI Financial Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 17:45:01 GMT

EUR and GBP off big Hoenig: rate hikes possible  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 7 May 2008 - Late
GVI john Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 17:27:15 GMT

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FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 7-May-2008....1246 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 13:01:42 GMT

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FOREX NEWS-Weak data drives euro lower, dollar broadly firm
Reuters Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 11:57:40 GMT

Weak euro zone maufacturing and retail data combined to send the euro towards 5-week lows versus the dollar on Wednesday, while the greenback garnered support after hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official.  More...


Forex Research - Cable Crumbles to 11 Week Low as Industrial Production Contracts -€“ BoE Cut Coming?
FXCM Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 10:33:53 GMT

UK Industrial Production missed badly printing at –0.5% versus forecasts of just a small decline of –0.1%.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 7 May 2008
GVI john Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 09:48:22 GMT

The USD is trading higher on the back of a much weaker than expected Eurozone retail sales report. Some are wondering if the European economy is going to start weakening more now as a lagged effect from the high EUR, strong oil prices and the slowdown els  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 7 May 2008
GVI john Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 09:45:54 GMT

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Forex Research - Dollar Trades Lower As Risk Aversion Recants Bullish Outlook
FXCM Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 23:09:26 GMT

• Commodity Currencies Gain as Oil Touches New Record Above $122 • Euro Treads Water – Will Euro-zone Retail Sales Disappoint?  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar climbs with oil prices, bonds fall
Reuters Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 22:47:46 GMT

The commodity-linked Canadian dollar climbed nearly 1 percent against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, boosted by record high oil prices.   More...


FOREX NEWS -Dollar dips on Fannie results, outlook uncertain
Reuters Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 20:59:59 GMT

The dollar edged lower against the euro and yen on Tuesday, its second straight daily decline, after a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss at Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) suggested more financial market turmoil ahead.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot for Far East Open on 6 May 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 20:27:04 GMT

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Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 6 May 2008 -Late
GVI john Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 20:23:39 GMT

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Forex Blog - U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 16:44:41 GMT

The USD was continuing to display a potential “decoupling theme” throughout the European session from its usual inverse relationship with commodities. Dealer continued to speculate that the Russian Central Bank could revalue the Ruble   More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (6 May 2008)
GCI Financial Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 16:08:57 GMT

EUR and GBP track oil higher ECB to hold on Thursday BoE to hold on Thursday?  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 6-May-2008....1222 GMT
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FOREX-Dollar stumbles as risk appetite falters
Reuters Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 11:07:20 GMT

The dollar gave up tentative gains on Tuesday versus the euro, pressured by waning risk appetite as European equities fell, while the single currency drew support from slightly stronger than expected service sector data.  More...


Forex Research - Euro Finds Support on Rising Producer Prices and Stronger Services
FXCM Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 10:27:29 GMT

Eurozone producer prices rose 0.7% in March helping erase losses from the Asian session, as energy costs rose to 1.8% from 1.1% the month prior.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 6 May 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 09:42:03 GMT

The USD is holding steady following a volatile session on Monday. A key driver of trade was a spike in oil prices to new highs. Dealers were feeling that the EUR/USD should trade in tandem with the oil price, but it is possible that the USD influences the  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 6 May 2008
GVI john Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 09:40:19 GMT

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Forex Research - Service Sector Data Fails to Help the Dollar
FXCM Monday May 5, 2008 - 22:24:51 GMT

- Euro Recovers but Downtrend May Remain Intact - British Pound: Gear Up for Economic Releases  More...


Forex Market News -= Canadian dollar pushes higher on commodities
Reuters Monday May 5, 2008 - 22:21:52 GMT

The Canadian dollar pushed higher against a broadly weaker U.S. dollar on Monday, boosted by robust commodity prices, while domestic bond prices ended lower.  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar stalls as investors debate health of US economy
Reuters Monday May 5, 2008 - 20:32:17 GMT

The dollar fell on Monday for the first time in three sessions as oil prices hit a record high, sparking debate about the strength of the U.S. economy.  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Monday May 5, 2008 - 20:30:08 GMT

As with Friday’s payrolls report, the market seems to have read the upside surprise in the ISM as more of a positive for growth trades than for the US dollar.  More...


U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Monday May 5, 2008 - 16:28:49 GMT

The USD displayed a degree of potential decoupling from its usual inverse relationship with commodities as the dollar maintained a steady tone in today's session despite a rise in basic metals and oil prices.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 5 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 5, 2008 - 15:52:40 GMT

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Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (5 May 2008)
GCI Financial Monday May 5, 2008 - 14:52:16 GMT

Liquidity reduced until tomorrow Zhou and PBoC watching hot money flows  More...


Foreign Exchange Research - USD Unable to Follow up, GBP Down Across the Board
CMC Markets Monday May 5, 2008 - 14:08:37 GMT

We focus today on the unfolding divergence between the rally in US equity markets of the past 3 weeks and the macroeconomic data in the US which have swayed from neutral to deteriorating. Friday’s release of US payrolls triggered a rally in equities and  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 5-May-2008....1240 GMT
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European Market Update: Spanish Consumer Sentiment Declines to All-Time Low
Trade the News Staff Monday May 5, 2008 - 11:04:07 GMT

Looking ahead, the data front is light overall, with the April ISM non-manufacturing composite the only number scheduled in the US today. In central bank speak big Ben is due to speak on mortgage foreclosures at Columbia university.   More...


Forex Research - Can the Dollar Continue Its Rally This Week?
FXCM Monday May 5, 2008 - 09:53:59 GMT

A very quiet start to the week as both Japan and UK have national holidays, greatly limiting investment flows for the day.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 5 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 5, 2008 - 09:44:12 GMT

The USD has corrected modestly lower in Monday in a session market by holidays in the key Tokyo and London centers. The markets are still adjusting to the U.S. April jobs figures on Friday that were not bad as feared. Recent data from the U.S. have been w  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 5 May 2008
GVI john Monday May 5, 2008 - 09:41:56 GMT

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FX Blog- GVI Month Ahead Currency Forecasts
GVI john Sunday May 4, 2008 - 22:46:24 GMT

Sentiment in favor of the USD has continued to improve. However, the latest USD path upward has been uneven, making it difficult for anyone trying to hold onto a long position in the USD. Early Friday, the Fed made available additional USD funds to the EC  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Sunday May 4, 2008 - 21:30:53 GMT

The US dollar was given a boost after some better than expected jobs figures. The April payrolls decline of 20k was much less than we expected, and the separate household survey recorded a 362k gain, dragging the unemployment rate down from 5.1% to 5.0%.   More...


Forex Blog - Lies and Other Statistics
Thoughts from the Frontline Saturday May 3, 2008 - 10:23:51 GMT

If we are to believe the government statistics, the GDP of the US grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of this year. And unemployment actually fell. And there were only 20,000 job losses. This week we do a quick review of why the statistics can be so mislead  More...


US Dollar: Be Careful of What You Buy
FXCM Friday May 2, 2008 - 23:51:46 GMT

• ECB Rate Decision: Biggest Event Risk Next Week • Could the Bank of England Cut Interest Rates?   More...


Forex Market Bews - Canadian dollar closes flat to end losing week
Reuters Friday May 2, 2008 - 23:45:27 GMT

The Canadian dollar capped off its second straight losing week with a flat close against the U.S. dollar on Friday, torn between the boost from lofty oil prices and the drag from solid U.S. economic data.  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar surges broadly as jobs report less grim
Reuters Friday May 2, 2008 - 20:49:48 GMT

The dollar scaled two-month highs against the yen and a basket of currencies on Friday after an unexpectedly small drop in U.S. nonfarm payrolls left investors hoping any U.S. recession would prove a shallow one.  More...


Economics Weekly -Will corporate defaults in the UK rise as much as feared? Weekly economic data preview - Focus on BoE and ECB interest rate decisions
Lloyds TSB Financial Markets Friday May 2, 2008 - 19:55:38 GMT

In the Q1 2008 Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey (CCS), there was a jump in lenders’ expectations that default rates on loans would rise sharply, see chart a. The chart highlights that there was a greater number of respondents expecting defaults   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 2 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 2, 2008 - 16:39:30 GMT

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Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 2 May 2008-Late
GVI john Friday May 2, 2008 - 16:37:14 GMT

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Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (2 May 2008)
GCI Financial Friday May 2, 2008 - 15:17:39 GMT

U.S. NFPs down less than expected GBP gives back gains Fed ups liquidity provisions  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 2-May-2008....1230 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Friday May 2, 2008 - 12:41:16 GMT

Looking at the big picture, we see that having rallied for three consecutive weeks now, from 0.9926 (14-Apr) to 1.0511 (1-May) USD-CHF is closing up on an important Resistance at 1.0550. ...  More...


European Market Update: Markets Quiet as Traders Await Payrolls Data
Trade the News Staff Friday May 2, 2008 - 10:39:41 GMT

Looking ahead, the focus this morning will rest upon the famed non-farm payrolls data for the month of April, which are expected to show a decline of 75K. While the range of estimates is varied, a recent survey of over 80 economists did not yield any esti  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar looks to payrolls for guidance
Reuters Friday May 2, 2008 - 10:32:08 GMT

The dollar steadied versus the euro on Friday as investors looked ahead to a key non-farm payrolls report for clues on whether the economy is strong enough to enable a pause in the rate-cutting cycle.   More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 2 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 2, 2008 - 10:31:34 GMT

The strong performance the USD on Thursday surprised many traders following the late Wednesday “sell the fact” response to the FOMC decision. Most would have expected a more cautious session. Talk was that a large conversion by the Russian central ban  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 2 May 2008
GVI john Friday May 2, 2008 - 10:29:08 GMT

Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 2 May 2008  More...


Forex Research - Euro Inches Higher As Markets Await Payrolls
FXCM Friday May 2, 2008 - 10:08:20 GMT

Traders squared up their positions ahead of US Non Farm payroll data due to be released at 12:30 GMT today and EURUSD climbed back towards the 1.5500 figure after a day of battering yesterday that saw the unit lose nearly 200 points against the greenback.  More...


Forex Research - How Will Non-Farm Payrolls Impact the US Dollar?
FXCM Thursday May 1, 2008 - 23:24:14 GMT

• Euro Hits 1 Month Low, Sell-Off Could Continue • British Pound Shuns Economic Data  More...


FX Research - Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Thursday May 1, 2008 - 21:44:28 GMT

The New Zealand and Australian dollars gave back yesterday's gains as the US dollar rebounded overnight. The NZD drifted down to 0.7740 but held above yesterday's lows, while the AUD fell back towards 0.93.  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar rattled by lower commodity prices
Reuters Thursday May 1, 2008 - 21:32:59 GMT

The Canadian dollar was knocked down 1 percent to its lowest level in over two weeks versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday due mainly to a decline in prices for the key commodities that Canada produces  More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (1 May 2008)
GCI Financial Thursday May 1, 2008 - 17:30:14 GMT

FOMC cuts 25bps EUR and GBP fall sharply Liquidity reduced  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 1 May 2008 -Late
GVI john Thursday May 1, 2008 - 16:07:56 GMT

Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 1 May 2008 -Late  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 1 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 1, 2008 - 16:05:39 GMT

Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 1 May 2008  More...


U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Thursday May 1, 2008 - 16:03:20 GMT

Overall the USD maintaining a firm tone as the Fed signaled a pause in its rate cut cycle after yesterday's 25bps rate cut. EUR/USD trades at 5-week lows as it approaches the 1.55 handle.  More...


Forex Blog - Fed Motor Car Pulls Off Easy Highway
FXA Thursday May 1, 2008 - 13:28:25 GMT

Despite an attempt to deliver a clear signal of a pause in policy easing after 325bps of accommodation and a host of unprecedented liquidity measures, the FOMC still has a terrible hand…  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dlr at 1-mth high vs euro, Fed statement digested
Reuters Thursday May 1, 2008 - 11:01:51 GMT

The dollar hit a one month high versus the euro on Thursday as market focus shifted from the Federal Reserve not signalling a definitive end to rate cuts, to worries about the health of the euro zone economy.   More...


Forex Research - Euro Tumbles as Markets Reassess Post -FOMC Reaction
FXCM Thursday May 1, 2008 - 10:08:05 GMT

As most of the world celebrates Labor day the global economic calendar remains barren until the North American session.  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 1 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 1, 2008 - 09:56:15 GMT

Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 1 May 2008  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Europe Mid-Session 1 May 2008
GVI john Thursday May 1, 2008 - 09:54:43 GMT

The outlook for the USD has improved from late Wednesday following a “sell the fact” response to the FOMC decision. With the dust having now settled, the tone of the currency has improved. The FOMC yesterday pushed back on the market’s desire to loc  More...


Forex Research - For Dollar Bulls, the Federal Reserve Fails to Deliver
FXCM Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 22:11:14 GMT

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25bp to 2 percent, which was right in line with the market’s expectations. However the US dollar sold off because the market was disappointed that the central bank did not give them more.   More...


Morning Report
Westpac Institutional Bank Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 21:54:23 GMT

The Fed cut its funds target by 25bp to 2.0%, as was widely expected. The statement was little changed from March, in particular the inflation comments, although "downside risks to growth remain" was dropped this time. The Fed noted  More...


Forex Market News - Canadian dollar ends higher versus weak greenback
Reuters Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 21:48:28 GMT

The Canadian dollar closed higher versus a generally weaker U.S. dollar on Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates and left the door open to further easing.  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot Far East Open for 1 May 2008
GVI john Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 20:37:49 GMT

Market Sentiment for the USD has turned negative late on Wednesday following a session full of market-moving developments. The FOMC cut its Fed Funds target by-25bps to 2.0%, as widely expected. Its policy statement did not clearly signal that this was th  More...


FOREX NEWS-Dollar falls as Fed's pause seen unconvincing
Reuters Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 20:36:52 GMT

The dollar fell against the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, but did not convincingly signal a pause in its easing campaign aimed at propping up an ailing economy.  More...


U.S. Market Update
Trade the News Staff Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 16:14:21 GMT

Equities push higher ahead of FOMC announcement. The early news flow was generally positive leading off with an ADP employment report that indicated job growth of 10K v the -60K expected. Q1 advanced GDP confirmed a slowing US economy but the 0.6% reading  More...


FX Blog- Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 30 April 2008
GVI john Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 15:35:46 GMT

FX Blog- Market Snapshot N.Y. Mid-Session 30 April 2008  More...


Forex Market Commentary and Analysis (30 April 2008)
GCI Financial Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 15:33:57 GMT

Markets await FOMC GBP higher U.S. price pressures moderate  More...


Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 30 April 2008-Late
GVI john Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 14:45:37 GMT

Global-View: Daily FX Calendar Outlook and Highlights 30 April 2008-Late  More...


FX Thoughts for the day - Evening - 30-Apr-2008....1217 GMT
FX Thoughts for the Day Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 12:24:20 GMT

The Aussie seems to have built decent Support in the 0.9326-9293 region. If and while this holds (it might), an upmove towards 0.94+ could take place. NOTE, however, that a rise past 0.9370-80...   More...


FOREX NEWS-Data piles pressure onto euro, dlr awaits Fed