The Great Britain pound declined today even though macroeconomic data from the United Kingdom was encouraging. The housing market looked particularly good as demand for property rose to its highest level in over three years. The house price balance of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors improved from -2 percent to 1 percent in April. Still, it was below the analysts’ forecast of 2 percent. The Conference Board leading index continued … “Pound Declines Despite Favorable Fundamentals”
Month: May 2013
Won Rallies amid Risk Appetite
The South Korean won rallied today as positive data from the United States made investors more courageous and willing to buy riskier assets of emerging economies. Yesterday’ US retail sales report improved the market sentiment, though also boosting the US dollar. The positive mood made traders buy South Korean shares, resulting in higher capital inflows into the Asian nation. The Bank of Korea cut interest rates last week, … “Won Rallies amid Risk Appetite”
USDJPY Could Be In Final Stages Of An Uptrend –
USDJPY broke higher last week, out of a triangle pattern that we have been tracking since mid-April. This triangle has been placed in wave four, so we must be aware of a bearish reversal in the next few days/weeks if we consider that these type of patterns occurs always prior to the final move of … “USDJPY Could Be In Final Stages Of An Uptrend –”
Israeli New Shekel Mixed After Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of Israel made an unexpected move yesterday, cutting its benchmark interest rate. The Israeli new shekel dropped versus the euro today, but rose against the US dollar. The central bank cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5 percent. The bank explained its decision by appreciation of the shekel and the similar actions (cutting interest rates) by central banks across the world. Policy makers were also worried … “Israeli New Shekel Mixed After Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rates”
US Retail Sales Boost Canadian Dollar
The positive retail sales report from the United States boosted not only the US dollar, but the Canadian dollar as well. The loonie managed to outperform most of the major currencies. US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in April from March when they fell 0.5 percent. It was a nice surprise to market participants, who have expected a drop by 0.3 percent. The USA is Canada’s major trading partner, therefore … “US Retail Sales Boost Canadian Dollar”
Will Dollar’s Rally Continue? It May
The US dollar has rallied last week and the rally was strong. Will the advance continue this week? Most analysts believe it will, but there may be obstacles for the currency. The dollar was rising on positive macroeconomic data. Favorable reports fed speculations that the Federal Reserve is going to reduce the scale of its asset purchases. Smaller quantitative easing should be positive for the currency. Data is expected … “Will Dollar’s Rally Continue? It May”
EUR/USD: Trading the German first GDP May 2013
German Preliminary GDP is a key measurement of the production and growth of the economy. Analysts consider GDP one the most important indicators of economic activity. A reading which is better than the market forecast is bullish for the euro. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for EUR/USD. Published on Wednesday at 6:00 GMT. … “EUR/USD: Trading the German first GDP May 2013”
Euro Struggles on Continued Recession Worries
Euro is struggling today, changing between gains and losses against the US dollar, and finding it difficult to gain solid traction against other major currencies. Worries about recession continue to weigh on the 17-nation currency. Later this week, the latest eurozone GDP data is supposed to be released a little later this week. There are expectations that, once again, a quarterly drop in GDP will be evident. … “Euro Struggles on Continued Recession Worries”
US Dollar Mostly Rangebound as Traders Look for Direction
US dollar is mostly rangebound today, turning in a mixed performance as traders look for direction and speculation about what’s next for the Federal Reserve raises questions about what’s next. US dollar is mixed today, thanks in large part to speculation about what’s next from the Federal Reserve in terms of economic stimulus and exit from quantitative easing measures. Recent economic data showed an increase of 0.1 per cent in retail … “US Dollar Mostly Rangebound as Traders Look for Direction”
PBoC Pushes Yuan Down
The Chinese yuan weakened today as the People’s Bank of China lowered its reference rate, forcing the exchange rate down. Analysts remain bullish on the currency in the long term. The PBoC set the daily fixing 0.09 percent lower at 6.2072 per dollar today. The yuan is allowed to trade at the range of 1 percent in either direction of the fixing. Experts maintained positive outlook for the currency amid speculations about financial reforms and widening of the trading range … “PBoC Pushes Yuan Down”