Monthly Archives: February 2012

Gold: Yellow metal trading higher on weaker dollar

Gold prices traded lower by 0.57% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT on Friday, at 1721.18 per ounce. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Gold is trading at 1727.9, 0.39% higher from Friday’s close, as the … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Loonie higher on higher risk appetite

On Friday, for the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.73% against the CAD to close at 1.0024. In economic news, the trade surplus in Canada widened to C$2.7 billion in December, compared to a surplus of C$1.2 billion … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Swiss Franc trading higher after Friday’s fall

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.65% against the CHF and closed at 0.9177 on Friday. Meanwhile, data released on Friday showed that, on an annual basis, consumer prices in Switzerland dropped 0.8% in January, the most … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Japan’s GDP contracts 2.3% in Q4 ‎

On Friday, for the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD weakened marginally against the JPY and closed at 77.64. Japanese Finance Minister, Jun Azumi stated that Japan would intervene in the foreign exchange market, if necessary, while keeping a close … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: Sterling trading higher after CBI says UK to avoid double-dip recession

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP fell 0.50% against the USD on Friday and closed at 1.5737. Data released in the UK showed that the producer price inflation in the UK eased to 4.1% (YoY) in January, marking … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: Euro trading higher on Greece Austerity Vote

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR declined 0.86% against the USD on Friday and closed at 1.3172, amid weak economic data from France and as Euro-zone Finance Ministers delayed approval of a crucial bailout package for Greece. The … Continue reading

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Trading signals for Friday 10-02-2012

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EU demands stronger cuts to Greece

The Eurogroup was not impressed with the inter-party agreement from Athens and late after the Eurogroup meeting yesterday Greek PM Venizelos was sent back to Athens with demands for deeper cuts. It appears that the EU finance ministers are not prepared to sign off the deal until they get a stronger sense that Greece will actually push through with its pledges. Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Oil rallied on US labor report; OPEC cuts demand growth forecast for 2012

Oil prices advanced 0.89% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 99.73, as freezing temperature in Europe, supply concerns from Middle East and rising violence in Syria provided support to oil prices, shrugging off a … Continue reading

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Silver: White metal continues to lose steam in the Asian session

Silver prices declined 0.07% to USD 33.93 per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Silver is trading at 33.87, 0.17% lower from yesterday’s close. Silver is expected to find support at 33.56, and … Continue reading

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Gold: Trading flat this morning

Gold prices traded marginally lower against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1731.06 per ounce, amid profit booking. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Gold is trading at 1731.02, flat from yesterday’s close. Gold is expected … Continue reading

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