US dollar index is lower, and greenback is down against its counterparts, following earlier gains. After surging a bit earlier in the session, the US dollar is now losing ground, likely due in part to profit taking. Date out of the United States continues to tell the tale of an economic recovery. The latest manufacturing data showed activity at a high not seen for more than three years. Additionally, construction spending data … “Dollar Pulls Back After Initial Gains”
Month: September 2014
Dollar on the back foot – Daily Forex Analysis September
USD: The U.S. Dollar opened steady this morning in Asia, with the U.S. Dollar Index rising to 83.0480 mid-session but then subsequently declining to its current level of 82.9640, down -0.280 or -0.03 percent. With the exception of the New Zealand Dollar, the Greenback is currently down against all the other majors. With respect to … “Dollar on the back foot – Daily Forex Analysis September”
GBP/USD: Trading the British Services PMI Sep. 2014
British Services PMI is based on a survey of Purchasing Managers in the services industry. The survey asks respondents for their view of a wide range of business conditions, including employment, new orders, prices and inventories. A reading which is higher than the market forecast is bullish for the pound. Update: UK services PMI jumps to 60.5 Update: Reports … “GBP/USD: Trading the British Services PMI Sep. 2014”
Pound Sinks, Finds No Help from Construction PMI
The Great Britain pound sank to the lowest level since March against the US dollar today. The currency was also weak against other majors, even the Japanese yen, against which the sterling has rallied earlier. The UK currency slumped even as the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managersâ Index came out much better than was expected, climbing from 62.4 in July to 64.0 in August compared to the forecast drop to 61.5. … “Pound Sinks, Finds No Help from Construction PMI”
Fundamentals Play Against New Zealand Dollar
The New Zealand dollar sank today against its US counterpart, touching the lowest level since February, and fell against other major currencies as the market sentiment was not particularly favorable to currencies of emerging markets that are associated with risk. Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, poor Monday’s economic data from China and prospects for monetary tightening in the United States — all these factors were driving the kiwi down. … “Fundamentals Play Against New Zealand Dollar”
3 reasons why Japan is not experiencing wage inflation
Japanese wages grows the most since 1997. The 2.6% y/y jump in July was much better than expected, 0.9% and a 17 year high. So, is core inflation beginning to move rapidly higher? Is the Bank of Japan close to closing the door on its monetary stimulus? Not so fast. Here are 3 reasons why: More data needed: Like … “3 reasons why Japan is not experiencing wage inflation”
USD/JPY – Trading the US ISM Manufacturing PMI
ISM Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) is based on a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector. Respondents are surveyed for their view of the economy and business conditions in the US. A reading which is higher than the market forecast is bullish for the dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible … “USD/JPY – Trading the US ISM Manufacturing PMI”
QE Speculation Weighs on EUR/USD
Euro is mixed today, dropping against the US dollar, even as it gains against the UK pound and Japanese yen. One of the reasons that the euro is struggling against the dollar is the speculation that the ECB will have to implement quantitative easing. So far, efforts by the ECB to stimulate the (once again) flagging eurozone economy are falling short. The central bank has used negative deposit rates, and other methods … “QE Speculation Weighs on EUR/USD”
Could Ukrainian Troubles Help the Loonie?
Canadian dollar is trading mixed today, but there are some that feel that there is strength coming for the currency. Thanks to the Tim Horton’s deal, as well as the possibility of higher demand in Europe for energy from non-Russian sources, the loonie could see some improvements. Loonie is struggling a little bit today against some of its major counterparts. This comes after a bit of a boost recently, though. Recent … “Could Ukrainian Troubles Help the Loonie?”
Trading Forex Like Druckenmiller
Back in August, 2010, Stan Druckenmiller stepped down as the head of Duquesne Capital. If you haven’t heard about Druckenmiller, you should really find out more. He is the man, along with George Soros, who broke the Bank of England back in 1992 by shorting the British pound. He then went on to focus on … “Trading Forex Like Druckenmiller”