Monthly Archives: February 2012

AUD/USD: RBA leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, Pair trading higher this morning

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.36% against the USD to close at 1.0720, on increased risk aversion, as the Greek leaders continue to discuss austerity measures required to receive additional bailout funds, raising concern over the … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Canadian dollar down on Greek concerns, weaker oil prices

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD rose 0.27% against the CAD to close at 0.9963. The Canadian dollar was pressurized as Greek leaders struggled with austerity measures to get a bailout, reducing demand for riskier assets. Decline in … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Swiss Franc trading lower in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD declined marginally against the CHF and closed at 0.9192. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 0.9209, with the USD trading 0.18% higher from yesterday’s close. The pair … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Yen trading lower ahead of trade balance data in Japan

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD strengthened marginally against the JPY and closed at 76.56. This morning, Bank of Japan Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa stated that the central bank would continue to do its utmost to achieve sustained economic … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: British Pound trading lower after disappointing BRC retail sales data

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP fell marginally against the USD and closed at 1.5816. Lloyds Banking Group’s Halifax division reported that the House Price Index in the UK climbed 0.6% (MoM) in January, following a 1.0% drop … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: Euro falls as Greece talks extended

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR declined marginally against the USD and closed at 1.3123, on concerns that Greece’s political leaders would fail to reach an agreement allowing the nation to receive a second bailout from international creditors. … Continue reading

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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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