The dollar had a day of losses versus most of 16 main traders before the Fed will publish its monetary policies decisions tomorrow, as investors expect a rather dovish tone in policy makers’ statements. The greenback had its worse session in more than a week as speculations suggest that interest rates to be published tomorrow in the United States by the Federal Reserve are extremely likely to be maintained at a record low, shunning … “Dollar Down Before Fed Decision”
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Brazilian Real Extends Gains on Domestic Optimism
Several reasons are providing support for the Brazilian currency to extend this week’s gains as risk appetite rose today increasing demand for commodities, injecting money in Latin American stocks, consequently adding confidence towards the real’s outlook. The Federal Reserve is likely to remain interest rates in the United States at a record low of 0.25 percent tomorrow, fact which is forcing investors to search for higher-yielding opportunities in emergent markets, being Brazil … “Brazilian Real Extends Gains on Domestic Optimism”
Canadian Dollar Extends Rally Before Fed Statement
The Canadian dollar continued to gain this Wednesday versus the greenback as demand for commodities produced in Canada and stocks worldwide gained significantly, raising attractiveness for the loonie even further, after several sessions of losses during the past week. The Federal Reserve is likely to post statements regarding monetary policy in the U.S. this Wednesday, and according to virtually all economists, rates are likely to remain unchanged, which is good for the Canadian dollar, since … “Canadian Dollar Extends Rally Before Fed Statement”
Euro Climbs on Stocks Performance
After several days losing to safer currencies like the greenback and the yen, the euro had a sharp increase in its rates today after risk appetite returned to markets, mainly after some financial conglomerates posted earnings for the past quarter. Market sentiment suffered a significant shift today in Europe after Societe Generale SA, one of the biggest banking empires in France with branches around a number of European countries, posted better than … “Euro Climbs on Stocks Performance”
Brazilian Real Gains as Stocks Rebound
After posting the sharpest fall in 8 months in the beginning of this week, Brazilian stocks rebounded this Tuesday, providing support for the real to gain versus most of the 16 main traded currencies in foreign-exchange markets. Increased demand for commodities and a rebound in Brazilian stocks provided support for the real to erase some of the losses it posted in the beginning of this week, as traders were confident to reinvest money in Brazilian assets, helping BOVESPA, the biggest national stock … “Brazilian Real Gains as Stocks Rebound”
Mexican Peso Impacted by Downgrade Speculations
The Mexican peso had a negative day losing versus most of 16 main traded currencies as the national congress approved new tax regulations that may affect Mexican assets attractiveness, shunning investors from the Latin American nation. After a series of new taxes approved by the Mexican congress, fears rose that Mexico will be downgraded in investment ratings, speculations which already affected negatively the peso’s outlook today … “Mexican Peso Impacted by Downgrade Speculations”
Pound Remains Weak on U.K. Banking Outlook
The pound continued to be traded at low levels versus the euro and specially the greenback as new evidences that banking conglomerates in the United Kingdom are still facing a complicate situation and will need further stimulus from the government to avoid bankruptcy. The pound tumbled further down today even if recovered much of its losses later on as one of the biggest banking institutions in the country declared that it will borrow more funds from … “Pound Remains Weak on U.K. Banking Outlook”
Dollar Up on Banking Sector Problems
The dollar touched the highest level in a month versus the euro after speculations suggesting that banks throughout the world are still facing severe difficulties tor reestablish their financial situation fueled a rally for safety this Tuesday in trading markets. After speculations suggested that the Federal Reserve is discussing future steps regarding interest rates in the United States which remain at a record low level, markets tumbled and demand for safety … “Dollar Up on Banking Sector Problems”
EUR/USD isn’t convinced by good figures
Another Monday brings another surprise in American figures, this time for the upside. This triggers risk appetite – the dollar weakens across the board, apart from the Yen. But last week’s fear is far from over – EUR/USD couldn’t climb back. It looks like the pair is back in the range, waiting for developments, and … “EUR/USD isn’t convinced by good figures”
Euro Grows Against Yen on Economical Optimism
The European currency surged against the Japanese yen and the other major Forex-traded currencies today as the traders reacted to the signs of the global economy recovery with buying high-yielding assets and currencies financed by relatively cheap loans in USD and JPY. The euro has already recovered one third of its Friday daily drop against the Japanese currency. Positive reports from Australia, signaling a sure recovery from the recession, added optimism to the currency markets. … “Euro Grows Against Yen on Economical Optimism”