The Japanese yen tumbled today to the lowest level in two weeks on the speculation that Naoto Kan, who is currently the Finance Minister, will succeed the present Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Hatoyama resigned because of the growing public criticism, which increased on Hatoyama’ handling of U.S. troop deployments in Okinawa. The traders expect the further decline of the yen as Kan expressed opinion that the weaker currency is better for the business. USD/JPY traded near … “Yen Dropped as New Prime Minister May Encourage Depreciation”
Month: June 2010
Aussie Still Suffering from European Problems
The Australian dollar is edging lower, after major fundamental news came out as expected. It’s now hovering over an important support line. Will it continue suffering from global fear? Australian GDP grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2010. This was slightly short of the 0.6% growth rate that was expected. Looking beyond the … “Aussie Still Suffering from European Problems”
Canadian Dollar Drops After Central Bank’s Announcement
The Canadian dollar fell today on the uncertainty about the future increases of the interest rates as the central bank suggested that it’ll be cautious to increase the rates after it raised the target rate today. The Bank of Canada raised its target rate for the overnight loans between the banks from the record low level of 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent. Canada is the first nation from the Group of Seven to perform such move since the global … “Canadian Dollar Drops After Central Bank’s Announcement”
Germany’s President Resigns, Euro Plunges
The euro went down today after Germany’s president unexpectedly resigned and on the concerns that the measures taken to contain the debt crisis may hurt the European economy. Horst Koehler announced yesterday the decision to leave his post as the President of Germany, making it harder for the Chancellor Angela Merkel to fight with the EU troubles. The unemployment rate in the Eurozone rose from 10 percent in March to 10.1 percent in April, the highest rate since June … “Germany’s President Resigns, Euro Plunges”
Australian Dollar Goes Down as Interest Rates Left Unchanged
The Australian dollar was weakened by the central bank’s decision to leave the interest rates unchanged and after yet another unfavorable news have come from Europe. The concerns about the European economy renewed, having its impact on the global markets, after Germany’s president unexpectedly resigned. The ensuing uncertainty made the policy makers of the Reserve Bank of Australia less willing to make any significant moves, like the changes of the interest rates. China’s manufacturing … “Australian Dollar Goes Down as Interest Rates Left Unchanged”
Swiss Franc Falls with Slower Economic Growth
The Swiss franc fell against the U.S. dollar today as the decrease of the investment and the government spending caused the deceleration of the economic growth. The Swiss gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared with the growth of 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter of the last year. Nevertheless, the Swiss economy steadily recovers from the economic recession, boosted by the exports. USD/CHF traded near 1.1673 as of 11:27 GMT today, rising from the opening … “Swiss Franc Falls with Slower Economic Growth”
Euro Breaks Down on Imminent Double Dip Recession
EUR/USD began a fresh downfall, losing the previous support line and heading down. The market begins digesting the meaning of the austerity programs that flood the continent – a good chance of double dip recession brings the currency down – the high unemployment rate increases the chances of this. Update on the next milestones. The … “Euro Breaks Down on Imminent Double Dip Recession”