Daily Archives: April 19, 2013

EUR/USD: Uninspiring US economic data weighed on greenback

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, EUR rose 0.15% against the USD and closed at 1.3053, as Spain’s treasury successfully sold debt with the yield on ten-year bond slipping to the lowest level since September 2010 and after … Continue reading

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USD/CAD: Canadian inflation data awaited

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD fell marginally against the CAD to close at 1.0258. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, the pair is trading at 1.0245, with the USD trading 0.13% lower from yesterday’s close. … Continue reading

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USD/CHF: Higher Swiss Franc hurts economy, says Zurbruegg

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD fell marginally against the CHF and closed at 0.9324. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) official, Fritz Zurbruegg commented that, the currency is still overvalued and that would bear severe consequences … Continue reading

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USD/JPY: Yen weakens on increased speculation of more easing measures ahead of BoJ meeting next week

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD strengthened 0.15% against the JPY and closed at 98.22. The Yen recorded losses, ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy meeting next week as market participants anticipate for further … Continue reading

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GBP/USD: UK retail sales fell in March

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, GBP rose 0.25% against the USD and closed at 1.5283. In the UK, retail sales dropped 0.7% (MoM) in March, compared to a 2.1% increase recorded in the previous month. In the … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher this morning

  For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD fell marginally against the USD to close at 1.0295. LME Copper prices declined 1.5% or $104.5/MT to $6962.5/MT. Aluminium prices rose 1.0% or $18.5/MT to $1874.0/MT. In the Asian session, at … Continue reading

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Crude Oil: Oil traded higher despite persisting demand worries

  Crude Oil prices advanced 2.44% against the USD for the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, closing at 88.26, on reducing demand prospects for the fuel after the US and the UK posted weaker economic data. Also, speculation rose that … Continue reading

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Silver: Silver trading lower this morning

  Silver prices declined 0.11% to the USD 23.36 per ounce during the 24 hours ending 23:00GMT. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, Silver is trading at 23.34, 0.11% lower from yesterday’s close. Silver is expected to find support at … Continue reading

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Gold: Gold traded higher as dollar weakened

  Gold prices traded higher by 1.10% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at 1392.97 per ounce, as the greenback weakened. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, Gold is trading at 1396.56, 0.26% higher from yesterday’s … Continue reading

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