Daily Archives: March 16, 2012

Trading signals for Friday 16-03-2012

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Focus on US Data today

Currency markets were mostly indecisive during the Asia session despite the brief episode of dollar buying when Richmond Fed President Lacker explained why he dissented again at Tuesday’s FOMC. Even before this, Lacker had revealed his preference for a rate hike in 2013, but this time the FX reaction was more apparent. Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Oil fell on reports of agreement on SPR release, bounces back in Asia

\ Oil prices declined 0.21% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 105.46, amid news that the US and the UK would release oil from their existing stockpiles, including the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), … Continue reading

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Silver: Rising demand for industrial metals boosted Silver prices

Silver prices rose 0.73% to USD 32.45 per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT, as demand for industrial metal rose, after surveys by the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia and New York showed manufacturing activity expanded, providing more proof … Continue reading

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Gold: Yellow metal shines amid bargain hunting

Gold prices traded higher by 0.76% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1655.93 per ounce, as bargain hunters bounced back to take advantage of lower precious metal prices. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, Gold … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading above its MA’s

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.76% against the USD to close at 1.0521. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0544, with the AUD trading 0.22% higher from yesterday’s close. LME Copper … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Higher risk appetite boosts Loonie

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD declined 0.10% against the CAD to close at 0.9922. The Canadian Dollar rose as risk appetite increased after the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a €28 billion ($36.49 … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: SECO upgraded Swiss growth forecast for 2012; Swiss Franc continues its upward journey

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD declined 0.81% against the CHF and closed at 0.9234. On the economic front, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economics (SECO) improved its growth prospects to 0.8% for 2012, up from a December forecast … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Yen continues to trade higher

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, USD weakened 0.25% against the JPY and closed at 83.59. On the data front, In Japan, Tokyo Condominium Sales rose 13.0% (YoY) in February compared to a growth of 32.6% in January. In … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: Pound extending its previous session gains

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP rose 0.24% against the USD and closed at 1.5705. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.5721, with the GBP trading 0.10% higher from yesterday’s close. The pair … Continue reading

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EUR/USD: Euro gained momentum after IMF approved a 4-year loan for Greece

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR rose 0.38% against the USD and closed at 1.3079, after the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a €28 billion ($36.49 billion) loan for Greece. The approval would allow … Continue reading

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