Archive for the Category ‘Euro’

Forex: US Dollar Index flat ahead of FOMC minutes

Forex: US Dollar Index flat ahead of FOMC minutes

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – The greenback, measured by the US Dollar Index, is trading almost unchanged on Wednesday ahead of the FOMC minutes due in the European evening. The dollar has

Commodities Sold on Greece Woes, May Extend Losses on Fed Minutes

Commodities Sold on Greece Woes, May Extend Losses on Fed Minutes

Commodity prices fell in Europe as Greece-linked risk aversion gripped markets. Minutes from the Fed’s April meeting may compound losses as QE3 bets fade.

Pound Eyes BOE Minutes, Dollar Looks to Fed Minutes to Drive Rally

Pound Eyes BOE Minutes, Dollar Looks to Fed Minutes to Drive Rally

The safe-haven US Dollar and Japanese Yen may correct lower as a large batch of Eurozone and US economic data threatens to spark profit-taking.

Analyst Interview: John Kicklighter Discusses Greece, The SNB and The Loonie

Analyst Interview: John Kicklighter Discusses Greece, The SNB and The Loonie

As the financial situation in Europe continues to deteriorate, FX traders need to decide what currencies are most at risk an which are safe havens.

EUR Tumbles As Greece Fails To Form Government, GBP To Resume Rally

EUR Tumbles As Greece Fails To Form Government, GBP To Resume Rally

Market sentiment weakened further on Tuesday as Greece failed to form a coalition government, and the shift away from risk-taking behavior may gather pace during the North American trade as the ongoing turmoil in Europe drags on investor confidence.

Guest Commentary: Gold & Silver Daily Outlook 05.15.2012

Gold and silver declined again yesterday and thus both metals were traded down in eight out of the ten business days in May (so far). On today’s agenda: Euro Area GDP for Q1 2012 , German and Euro Area ZEW economic sentiment reports, U.S Core CPI and U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases

Gold, Silver Rise as US Dollar Pulls Back After Eurozone GDP Data

Gold, Silver Rise as US Dollar Pulls Back After Eurozone GDP Data

Gold, Silver Rise as US Dollar Pulls Back After Eurozone GDP Data

Euro Unmoved by Mixed German ZEW Survey, Weak EZ GDP Data

Euro Unmoved by Mixed German ZEW Survey, Weak EZ GDP Data

German ZEW results were mixed and Eurozone GDP data was weaker than expected.

Euro Finds Bids on Strong German Q1 GDP Report

Euro Finds Bids on Strong German Q1 GDP Report

Exports to emerging markets led increases, offsetting falling demand in Europe. Market focus remains on political developments in the Eurozone as Greece struggles to form a government…

Dollar, Yen Vulnerable on Euro Zone and US Economic Data

Dollar, Yen Vulnerable on Euro Zone and US Economic Data

The safe-haven US Dollar and Japanese Yen may correct lower as a large batch of Eurozone and US economic data threatens to spark profit-taking.