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Dollar reverses course despite positive US data

Dollar reverses course despite positive US data

Dollar reverses course despite positive US data Government figures also showed a narrower U.S. trade deficit and mild inflation outside of a spike in gas and drug prices

Guest Commentary SNB Losses 1.85 Billion Francs in Just One Day, 231 Francs, 250$ per Inhabitant

Guest Commentary SNB Losses 1.85 Billion Francs in Just One Day, 231 Francs, 250$ per Inhabitant

After the disappointing US current account data , traders have realized which countries have strong trade balances, namely Germany and Switzerland.

Forex News: Risk Appetite Sends Euro and Sterling to New Highs

Forex News: Risk Appetite Sends Euro and Sterling to New Highs

EUROPEAN SESSION UPDATE: Greek 10-year bond yield sheds 64 basis points following upgrade; Sterling testing yearly high…

Forex News: BoE Voted 8-1 Against Adding to Asset Purchases

Forex News: BoE Voted 8-1 Against Adding to Asset Purchases

Sterling rises slightly towards yearly high on minutes from the last meeting; BoE sees inflation above target in the upcoming year…

Forex News: Euro Slightly Higher on Improved German Business Optimism

IFO institute reports its business climate survey at 102.4 in December; business optimism contrasts with recent cuts to Bundesbank growth forecasts…

EURUSD Weakens to 1.2900; SNB’s Floor Maintenance Scheme Revealed

EURUSD Weakens to 1.2900; SNB’s Floor Maintenance Scheme Revealed

The investing horizon is hazy today as neither the high beta and risk-correlated currencies nor the safe havens have firmly established themselves as the clear frontrunners. However, the Japanese Yen remains one of the strongest majors while the Euro remains one of the weakest.

Higher UK Mortgage Approvals Doesn’t Stop Sterling Reversal

Higher UK Mortgage Approvals Doesn’t Stop Sterling Reversal

BBA loans for house purchases at 30,503 in August; mortgage approval numbers still considered subdued…

Dollar's foreign value can affect nearly all of us

Dollar's foreign value can affect nearly all of us

Consider the dollar's changing value when investing in global companies

The Big Mac Index and Currency ETFs

The Big Mac Index and Currency ETFs

The “Big Mac Index” suggests a new long-term trend for the Chinese yuan while the US dollar tries to bottom.

UAE supports dollar peg; Oman says no alternative to US debt

UAE supports dollar peg; Oman says no alternative to US debt

The UAE will keep its currency peg to the US dollar even after Standard & Poor’s downgraded the world’s biggest economy, and Oman sees no risk in investing in US treasuries, officials said yesterday.

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