The British currency is having another dark week losing versus its main rivals and also most of currencies traded in foreign-exchange markets as speculations that the national central bank may extend its asset-purchase program to revive the nation’s economy decreased appeal for the pound. After a report posted today showing that inflation in the U.K. dropped to the lowest level in 5 years, speculations rose that the Bank of England will eventually have … “Bank of England Speculations Set Pound Down”
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Will the Euro Be World’s New Reserve Currency?
The euro is putting pressure on the dollar and started another week gaining versus the greenback as speculations suggest that the U.S. dollar’s position as the main global reserve currency may be entering its final days. As the U.S. government maintains interest rates at record lows to improve domestic economy and is tolerating a weaker dollar to stimulate exports competitiveness, central banks around the world are shifting its reserves to other currencies, in a natural … “Will the Euro Be World’s New Reserve Currency?”
Mexican Peso Climbs on Fiscal Reform
The Mexican peso managed to high the highest level in October after speculations suggested that the government will find the support needed to pass a budget reform in the country, helping the national currency to rally. Emergent market currencies benefited today from a positive performance in stock markets, attracting investors to higher-yielding opportunities in countries like Mexico, which witnessed a climb in its currency after a fiscal reform in country is likely to be approved in the national … “Mexican Peso Climbs on Fiscal Reform”
Pound Declines Further on U.K. Economic Forecast
The pound touched the lowest level in more than six months versus the euro and posted declines versus virtually all main traded currencies as forecasts suggest that interest rates in the country will remain low in the long-term, adding doubts towards the British economic future. The Center for Economics and Business Research in the U.K. impacted the pound outlook negatively today after statements indicating that interest rates will remain at record low levels … “Pound Declines Further on U.K. Economic Forecast”
Yen Falls on Industrial Optimism in Europe
The Japanese currency started this week falling versus most of the 16 main traded currencies after one of the main European electronics producer posted unexpected quarterly profits, inducing traders to opt for higher-yielding positions in foreign-exchange markets. Royal Philips Electronics NV, the biggest European electronics producer based in the Netherlands, posted a better than expected profit for this year’s third quarter, surprising traders positively, damping demand for the safety of the yen, … “Yen Falls on Industrial Optimism in Europe”
Loonie at Parity? Getting very close
Amazing employment figures warmed the hearts of Canadian policymakers and sent USD/CAD tumbling down. Is the Canadian dollar going to be in parity with the US dollar? Excellent data We have a second major surprise this week. After the RBA raised the interest rates, Canada’s employment data was much much better than expectations. Economists were … “Loonie at Parity? Getting very close”
Australian Dollar Reaches 8-Week High vs. Yen
The Aussie rose to its mid-August highs against the Japanese yen today as the traders listened to the analysts’ speculations that the central bank has opened a carry trade opportunity with the interest rate hike. The Reserve Bank of Australia was the first one of the major global monetary policy institutions to raise the interest rate since the global financial crisis hit the world in September 2008. The central bank increased the target cash rate from 3.00 … “Australian Dollar Reaches 8-Week High vs. Yen”
BoE Hints are Pound-Bearish
The British rate decision brought no surprises – the rate stayed unchanged at 0.5%, and so did the Quantitative Easing program. The 175 billion pound plan isn’t changing. Not yet. But with money running out of this program by the end of the month, and with BoE Governor King wanting an expansion of the program, … “BoE Hints are Pound-Bearish”
Global Recovery Signs Hurt Dollar
The U.S. dollar declined today against the euro and the other major currencies as the global economic recovery is looking more sound with the stock markets rising and the business/consumer confidence going up worldwide. The drop of the U.S. currency’s rate against all other popular Forex currencies is going ahead of the monetary policy decisions that are scheduled for today by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. The current growth the euro and the pound … “Global Recovery Signs Hurt Dollar”
Chilean Peso Extends Rally on Surplus
The Chilean currency was one of the few traded in foreign-exchange markets that managed to continue a rally versus the greenback, sparked yesterday by a wave of risk appetite that helped emergent market currencies to climb, today, the peso climbed on improved domestic data. The Chilean peso had a second consecutive day of gains versus most of the main traded currencies as an increased risk appetite combined with a better than expected trade surplus for the month … “Chilean Peso Extends Rally on Surplus”