Daily Archives: February 6, 2012

Trading signals for Monday 06-02-2012

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Focus on Greek response

The euro suffered overnight as fears over the situation in Greece have resurfaced. While the market is hoping for a clinching of a debt swap deal today with private sector creditors, securing cross-party support for further austerity measures and securing further funding from the troika is proving far more difficult. According to political leaders in Athens, the main parties have until noon today (local time) to respond to the troika’s demands, and so far there appears some distance between where the national unity government lies and the IMF’s targets. Talks continued late into the evening on Sunday and will resume today between the troika and the local authorities. Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Crude oil gives up some gains in the Asian session

On Friday, Oil prices advanced 1.05% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 97.74, after upbeat US economic data boosted investor confidence in the US economic recovery. Moreover, oil prices remain supported by growing tensions … Continue reading

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Silver: Gaining strength this morning

Silver prices fell 2.03% to USD 33.57 per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT on Friday. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Silver is trading at 33.6875, 0.36% higher from Friday’s close. Silver is expected to find support at … Continue reading

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Gold: Yellow metal rebounds in the Asian session

On Friday, Gold prices traded lower by 1.81% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1725.46 per ounce, as better-than-expected data in the US reduced demand for the precious metal. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading lower after retail sales in Australia unexpectedly fell in December

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.60% against the USD on Friday to close at 1.0770. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0725, with the AUD trading 0.42% lower from Friday’s close, … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Canadian dollar rose on higher risk appetite, trading lower this morning

On Friday, for the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD declined 0.61% against the CAD to close at 0.9932. Canadian dollar advanced as stronger economic data from the US, nation’s biggest trade partner, supported appetite for riskier assets. The unemployment … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Swiss Franc continues its downfall in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.20% against the CHF on Friday and closed at 0.9186. The Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index advanced to 0.80 in the fourth quarter, compared to 0.58 in the previous quarter. In … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Greenback gained on upbeat US jobs report

On Friday, for the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD strengthened 0.49% against the JPY and closed at 76.56, after an unexpectedly strong US jobs report showed American employers added 243,000 workers in January, following an upwardly revised 157,000 additional … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: GBP advanced after UK services PMI rose to a 10-month high, trading lower this morning

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP rose 0.08% against the USD on Friday and closed at 1.5818, after the service sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the UK rose unexpectedly to 56.0 in January, marking its highest level … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: Euro extends its losses on mounting Greek debt concerns

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR declined marginally against the USD on Friday and closed at 1.3142, as leaders failed to reach an agreement with Greek bondholders on a restructuring of the nation’s debt. The Financial Times reported … Continue reading

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