Bank Indonesia Raises Borrowing Costs

The Bank Indonesia increased the interest rates today for its third meeting in a row to efficiently fight the accelerating inflation caused by the growing food and oil prices. The central bank voted for the interest rate to be raised from 8.5 percent to 8.75 percent. The only reason the government wants to hold the rates that high, despite the unpopularity of such measures, is the fastest … “Bank Indonesia Raises Borrowing Costs”

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Dollar at 2-Month Minimum versus Euro

The U.S. dollar reached its lowest value against the European currency in more than two months today as the traders are waiting ADP report on the June jobs dynamics and expect it to show a first decline in four months. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. reports on the employment in the non-farm private business sector each month, relying on the private data of its business clients. June … “Dollar at 2-Month Minimum versus Euro”

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Yen Shows Growth on Moody’s Rating

The Japanese yen showed some really strong growth against the other Forex most-traded currencies today as the investors favored the Moody’s upgrade of the Japan’s yen debt rating. Despite the weak performance of the Japanese stock market today the country’s currency showed one of the fastest growing day this month against dollar, euro and pound after Moody’s news about rating upgrade. It also rose … “Yen Shows Growth on Moody’s Rating”

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AUD at 25-Year High against Greenback

The Australian dollar reached a record high value since February 1983 against its counterpart from the United States today as the USD slumped and the commodity currencies grew on optimism. The Australia’s national resource producers climbed up today on the stock market as the traders showed an elevetated optimism in the global economy growth. This boosted the USD-AUD conversion and supported the AUD/USD growth, while … “AUD at 25-Year High against Greenback”

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Currency Volatility Down at 2001 Value

The currency market volatility fell to its lowest values since the second quarter of 2001, signaling that the central banks probably won’t interfere into the Forex trading to support the U.S. dollar. As the currency swings became less dangerous to the global financial stability, less analysts believe that the European or U.S. central banks will go for a dollar-supporting intervention. The dollar lost more … “Currency Volatility Down at 2001 Value”

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NZD Headed for Weekly Loss

The New Zealand dollar continued to lose against other currencies today (except the U.S. dollar) as the economy contracted in the first quarter and the expectations that the central bank will cut the interest rate rose. Although, the New Zealand currency is rising today against the U.S. dollar, it’s still going down sharply against the yen, euro, and Australian dollars. It will probably end the week in the negative zone against those three currencies. The gross domestic … “NZD Headed for Weekly Loss”

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Yen at Record Low against Euro

The Japanese yen reached another record low level against the Eurozone currency today as the ECB prepares to raise rates in July, while Japanese spendings may go abroad to seek the higher yielding assets. The yen continued to fall today after its fastest fall against euro since June 9 after the Federal Reserve left the funds target rate unchanged at 2 percent yesterday, strengthening … “Yen at Record Low against Euro”

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USD Falling after FOMC Statement

The U.S. dollar dropped against the euro, pound and yen today after the Federal Reserve left the interest rate unchanged and released a statement showing no substantial signs that the rate can be raised by the end of the year. As the majority of the market analysts expected, the Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds rate at 2.00 percent at this meeting. The … “USD Falling after FOMC Statement”

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Dollar Declines against Euro before Fed

The U.S. dollar declined today against the euro, extending its weekly drop, as the chances for the Federal Reserve to increase the interest rates next week became more slim. The dollar also headed for a weekly loss against the Japanese yen as the weak macroeconomic statistics from the United States made traders believe that the FOMC will leave rates … “Dollar Declines against Euro before Fed”

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Swiss Franc Lower after Rate Decision

The Swiss National Bank decided to keep the country’s main interest rate at its 6-year highest value facing the risks of both a higher inflation rate and a slower economic growth. The Swiss franc fell today against the U.S. dollar in the Forex market as 3-month LIBOR target rate was left unchanged at 2.75 percent. It was an expected decision, but some analysts forecasted a possible 0.25 percent increase. … “Swiss Franc Lower after Rate Decision”

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