Archive for ‘February, 2011’

US stocks rise on data, Buffett; dollar drops

US stocks rise on data, Buffett; dollar drops

NEW YORK, March 1 — US stock markets rose yesterday on encouraging economic data and after optimistic comments from billionaire investor Warren Buffett, while the dollar hit a 3-1/2-month low against a basket of major currencies. World equities, measured by the MSCI All-Country World Index, added 0.8 per cent, after rising 1.1 per cent on Friday

Euro sustains climb against US dollar

Euro sustains climb against US dollar

NEW YORK: The euro pulled ahead of the US dollar on Monday in a market focused on anti-inflation signals that might come from European and US central bankers this week, with Europe seen more wary of price rises.

Jamie’s Market Video: 02/28/11

Jamie’s Market Video: 02/28/11

The yield on 10 year Australian government paper declined in February but the AUDUSD remains near multi decade highs. Will a new month lead to a reversal?

Non-USD Speculative Longs Remain Elevated

Non-USD Speculative Longs Remain Elevated

Speculators remain extremely long the EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF.

EURUSD and GBPUSD Breakouts May not be as Easy to Catalyze as One Would Think

EURUSD and GBPUSD Breakouts May not be as Easy to Catalyze as One Would Think

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Gold Again Near All-Time Highs: What’s Next and How to Trade It

Gold Again Near All-Time Highs: What’s Next and How to Trade It

Gold is back near its all-time highs. Before trading it, know the risks and the potential. We see space for gold to rally further, but with continued risk of violent reversals

FOREX-Dollar slips ahead of Bernanke testimony

FOREX-Dollar slips ahead of Bernanke testimony

* US dollar index slides to lowest since early November * Fed’s Bernanke unlikely to signal exit from loose policy * Expectations of a hawkish ECB support euro; eyes $1.40 NEW YORK, Feb 28 – The U.S. dollar slipped to a 3-1/2-month low against major currencies on Monday and may extend losses on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will continue to support stimulative policy. The …

Dollar higher after mixed US data

Dollar higher after mixed US data

THE dollar opened slightly higher today following a battery of mixed US data overnight.

US dollar falls ahead of Bernanke testimony

US dollar falls ahead of Bernanke testimony

The US dollar fell to a 3-1/2-month low against major currencies on Monday and may extend losses on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will continue to support stimulative policy.

Watch the USD at critical support

Watch the USD at critical support

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