Monthly Archives: February 2012

AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher on better than expected consumer confidence

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.23% against the USD to close at 1.0693. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0736, with the AUD trading 0.40% higher from yesterday’s close, after the … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Swissy trading between its MA’s

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.22% against the CHF and closed at 0.9199. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 0.9173, with the USD trading 0.28% lower from yesterday’s close. The pair … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Yen continues its downfall in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD strengthened 1.27% against the JPY and closed at 78.44, after the Bank of Japan surprisingly expanded its asset purchase program by ¥10 trillion. In economic news, preliminary government report indicated that Japan’s … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: Cable gaining strength this morning

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP fell 0.31% against the USD and closed at 1.5690. Data released in the UK showed that the Consumer Price Index slowed to 3.6% (YoY) in January, marking the lowest level since November … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: EUR trading higher as China pledges support to debt crisis

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR declined 0.29% against the USD and closed at 1.3129, amid concerns over Greece debt crisis and after disappointing Euro-zone industrial production data. News that meeting of the Euro-zone officials to discuss Greece’s … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Loonie advances on higher oil prices

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD declined 0.16% against the CAD to close at 0.9991. Rising oil prices supported the Canadian dollar. Yesterday, the Statistics Canada reported that the number of new motor vehicles sold in Canada dropped … Continue reading

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Trading signals for Tuesday 14-02-2012

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Moody’s downgraded six Eurozone sovereigns

Moody’s downgraded six Eurozone sovereigns overnight: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The Aaa ratings of France, Austria, and the UK were affirmed but the outlook on each of these ratings was lowered to negative from stable. Cable dropped 60 pips over the course of the Asia session on the back of this news. Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Continues to trade above $100 per barrel amid tension between Israel and Iran

Oil prices advanced 1.15% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 100.54, on concerns over oil supplies amid tensions in the Middle East. Investors await the oil inventory reports later today and tomorrow to offer … Continue reading

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Silver: Trading lower this morning

Silver prices declined 0.49% to USD 33.63per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Silver is trading at 33.57, 0.15% lower from yesterday’s close. Silver is expected to find support at 33.34, and a … Continue reading

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Gold: Gold extends decline in the Asian session

Gold prices traded marginally lower by against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1720.70per ounce, as the greenback strengthened after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the ratings for six European nations. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, … Continue reading

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