Yearly Archives: 2012
Euro Pressured by Moody’s Downgrade
The Euro had initially made some gains against the U.S. Dollar during the Monday trading session on news that the Greek parliament had approved additional austerity measures, but recent news that Moody’s credit rating agency had downgraded several Eurozone members put renewed albeit slight pressure on the common currency. Continue reading
Euro Recovers as Greeks Pass Austerity
With approval of a new austerity law passed by the Greek Parliament, the Euro edged up against the U.S. Dollar in Asian trading, pushed higher by investor hope that the Greek government will be able to secure the much-needed funding for the second bail… Continue reading
Euro Recovers as Greeks Pass Austerity
With approval of a new austerity law passed by the Greek Parliament, the Euro edged up against the U.S. Dollar in Asian trading, pushed higher by investor hope that the Greek government will be able to secure the much-needed funding for the second bail… Continue reading
Euro Holds Gains as Greek Doubts Linger
Following Thursday’s announcement that Greece has finally agreed to the necessary reforms which will allow it to proceed with a second bailout loan, the Euro continues to tenuously cling to recent gains. Continue reading
Euro Holds Gains as Greek Doubts Linger
Following Thursday’s announcement that Greece has finally agreed to the necessary reforms which will allow it to proceed with a second bailout loan, the Euro continues to tenuously cling to recent gains. Continue reading
Greek Bailout Remains Unsigned
After seven difficult hours of negotiations on Thursday, Greek leaders were unable to find a compromise through which they could sign a new bailout and austerity program to save the struggling nation. Continue reading
Greek Bailout Remains Unsigned
After seven difficult hours of negotiations on Thursday, Greek leaders were unable to find a compromise through which they could sign a new bailout and austerity program to save the struggling nation. Continue reading
Greek Deal Optimism Buoys Euro
The Euro continues to hold close to a 2-month peak with investors hopeful that the Greek government will finally agree to the conditional measures necessary to obtain the second bailout loan which would prevent a disorderly default. Continue reading
Greek Deal Optimism Buoys Euro
The Euro continues to hold close to a 2-month peak with investors hopeful that the Greek government will finally agree to the conditional measures necessary to obtain the second bailout loan which would prevent a disorderly default. Continue reading
Euro Softens, Aussie Firms
The Euro continues to be pressured by events in Greece as politicians there postpone what is a critical decision on the second bailout offering that will affect the country’s economic future. Continue reading
