Daily Archives: September 21, 2011

Trading signals for Wednesday 21-09-2011

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Greek Finance Ministry expresses confidence in obtaining the next tranche of aid

The Eurozone just might be able to stay out of the limelight later today as the Fed decision is due. Our base case remains for some form of ‘Operation Twist’ but we do not believe this will have the dollar debasement effect that QE2 had. Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie advances this morning after yesterday’s fall

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.41% against the USD to close at 1.0221. Australian dollar declined yesterday, in the morning, following RBA’s signal that it would hold interest rates. In the Asian session at 3:00GMT, the … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Canadian dollar trading flat this morning ahead of CPI data in Canada

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD traded slightly lower against the CAD to close at 0.9938. This morning, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded the forecast for Canada, stating that Canada’s jobless rate would tick higher this year … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Swiss Franc dropped on speculation of further action by SNB trading higher this morning

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.25% against the CHF and closed at 0.8883. Swiss franc fell against the greenback amid speculation that the Swiss National Bank policy makers may further impose a tighter target to control … Continue reading

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USD/JPY Dollar trading lower ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD weakened 0.14% against the JPY and closed at 76.48. In Japan, yesterday, the leading index was revised lower to a reading of 104.6 in July, from 102.6 in the previous month. The … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: Euro continues its northward journey in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR rose 0.57% against the USD and closed at 1.3681, following expectations that a Greek default would be averted. Meanwhile, the Fitch credit rating agency, yesterday, affirmed Germany’s AAA rating with a stable … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: Pound trading flat this morning, Investors awaits BoE minutes

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP rose 0.43% against the USD and closed at 1.5728. This morning in the UK, the nationwide consumer confidence declined to 48.0 in August, from 49.0 in the previous month. The pair opened … Continue reading

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Gold: Gold regains $1,800 per ounce levels

Gold prices traded higher by 1.07% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1,802.07 per ounce, rebounding from the sharp fall in the previous few sessions. In the Asian session at 3:00GMT, gold is trading at … Continue reading

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Silver: White metal trading higher this morning

Silver prices rose 0.50% to USD 39.81 per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT. In the Asian session at 3:00GMT, silver is trading at USD 39.93 per ounce, 0.30% higher, from 23:00GMT. The first level of short term resistance … Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Crude oil extended its gains this morning on signs of improved US demand

Oil prices advanced 1.52% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 86.40, amid speculation that the Federal Reserve would announce stimulus to bolster the economy. Late Tuesday, the American Petroleum Institute reported that crude-oil inventories … Continue reading

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