US Dollar Mixed As Economy Grew 2.1% in Q4, Coronavirus Threatens Q1

The US dollar is mixed on Thursday as the economy grew at a modest clip in the fourth quarter and traders are fleeing to safe-haven assets amid market turmoil. But investors are concerned that the coronavirus could significantly impact first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), and do a lot more damage to the world’s largest economy. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the US economy rose 2.1% during the October-to-December period, matching forecasts among … “US Dollar Mixed As Economy Grew 2.1% in Q4, Coronavirus Threatens Q1”

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New Zealand Dollar Mixed amid Negative Sentiment, Conflicting Economic Reports

The New Zealand dollar was mixed today, managing to gain on some major currencies, even as the market sentiment remained unfavorable to riskier currencies linked to commodities. Domestic macroeconomic data was not helpful, failing to provide a clear picture of New Zealand’s economy. One of the reports released over Thursday’s session beat expectations while the other one was not good. Statistics New Zealand reported that the trade balance turned … “New Zealand Dollar Mixed amid Negative Sentiment, Conflicting Economic Reports”

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Lift-Off on NZD/CAD from 0.8344: Go or No Go?

The New Zealand dollar versus the Canadian dollar currency pair is revisiting a very important support area. Will the bears succeed this time? Long-term perspective After it peaked at 0.8799, the price went beneath the old weekly support of 0.8692, thus giving a sign that the bulls overextended and that it’s the bears’ turn to ride the market. And a bearish profile indeed came into being, as the price dropped, reaching the 0.8351 low, … “Lift-Off on NZD/CAD from 0.8344: Go or No Go?”

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Euro Whipsaws on Conflicting German Headlines and Coronavirus

The euro today traded haphazardly against the US dollar oscillating between gains and losses as investors reacted to conflicting news reports about Germany’s fiscal policies. The EUR/USD currency pair rallied briefly then fell and later inched higher as the single currency failed to post sustained gains against the weak greenback. The EUR/USD currency pair today spiked to a high of 1.0908 in the mid-European session before dropping to a low of 1.0855 and had recovered most … “Euro Whipsaws on Conflicting German Headlines and Coronavirus”

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Chinese Yuan Mixed on Q2 Growth Prospects, Expected Stimulus

The Chinese yuan is mixed against multiple currency competitors midweek as global financial markets contend with the coronavirus that appears to be worsening worldwide. Despite the potentially damaging economic fallout, some Wall Street titans anticipate Beijing will recover in the second quarter, which might happen as the country employs various fiscal and monetary stimulus measures. Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase’s global economist, Joseph … “Chinese Yuan Mixed on Q2 Growth Prospects, Expected Stimulus”

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Guide About eToro Australia

Guide About eToro Australia Regulations: ASIC, CySEC and FCA Platforms: Online WebTrader & Mobile Trading App Leverage: 1:500 Minimum Deposit: $50 Can you deposit in AUD? Yes Headquarters: Israel and an Australian office based in Sydney Support: 24/5 LiveChat, plus the Help Center is available 24/7 Instruments Available: Indices, Forex, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks, Options Millions … “Guide About eToro Australia”

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AUD/JPY Facing a Decision at 72.50

The Australian Dollar versus the Japanese yen currency pair is in a spot that may very well facilitate both a rally or a fall. But which one has more chances of becoming a reality? Long-term perspective The ascending trend that started after the confirmation of 71.09 as support peaked at 76.54 and looks as if it ended after the price slipped under an important support that later became resistance, 73.93, respectively. What is … “AUD/JPY Facing a Decision at 72.50”

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Pound Rallies on US Dollar Weakness and Coronavirus Headlines

The  Sterling pound today rallied against the  US dollar in  a  turn of  events that saw the  dollar lose ground against most of  its peers. The  GBP/USD rallied above the  crucial 1.30 level as  demand for  the  greenback weakened despite new coronavirus infections. The  GBP/USD currency pair today rallied from an  opening low of  1.2914 … “Pound Rallies on US Dollar Weakness and Coronavirus Headlines”

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Mexican Peso Drops As Economy Shrinks in 2019

The Mexican peso is trading relatively flat against several major currency competitors on Tuesday. With the latest economic data coming in mixed, the public and investors may be becoming increasingly impatient with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s policies. A cyber attack on the nation’s economy ministry did not help spur confidence in AMLO’s government either. In the fourth quarter, the final gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate reading … “Mexican Peso Drops As Economy Shrinks in 2019”

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Euro Soft amid Raging Coronavirus Fear

The euro declined today against other most-traded currencies as markets remained in the grip of coronavirus epidemic fear, which made traders less willing to risk and prefer safer currencies to riskier ones. Germany released a report on its economic growth during today’s session but markets largely ignored it. Destatis, the German Federal Statistical Office, reported that gross domestic product was unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2019 from the previous … “Euro Soft amid Raging Coronavirus Fear”

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