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Easter Holiday Trading Schedule 2014

Get all the information you need for the Easter trading schedule here. Continue reading

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Yen Softer as BOJ Hints at Easing

The Japanese Yen remained close to a 1-week trough versus its U.S. counterpart after easing overnight in the wake of a global equities rally which reduced overall appetite for safe haven assets. Continue reading

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Chinese Data Calms Jitters

Earlier in the Asian trading session, jittery investors had moved well away from commodity-linked currencies as investors awaited the release of several data pieces out of China which would hopefully provide additional clues as to the Chinese economic … Continue reading

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Dollar Boosted by Upbeat Economic News

The release yesterday of unexpectedly improved U.S. retail sales figures helped to push the U.S. Continue reading

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Euro on the Backfoot

The Euro remains on the defensive as the trading week opened in Asia after the European Central Bank once again repeated its commitment to ensuring that deflation doesn’t get a foothold by remaining ready to provide easing as and when needed. Continue reading

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USD Languishes Near Multi-Month Lows

The U.S. Dollar Index remains poised to record the largest single week’s decline in value in as much as nine months after FX players contemplate the latest Federal Reserve minutes which clearly indicate that an increase in interest rates is no longer a certainty in early 2015. Continue reading

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USD Bulls Disappointed by Fed Minutes

The U.S. Dollar Index held near to a 3-week trough following the release of the latest policy minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank which disappointed investors hoping that the greenback would soon be experiencing a revival. Continue reading

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U.S. Dollar Takes Broad Slide

The U.S. Dollar Index, used by investors worldwide to assess the greenback’s strength versus its rivals, fell and stayed close to a 3-week trough during Wednesday’s Asian trading session. Continue reading

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Asian Stocks, S&P Continue Decline

Asian stocks plummeted for the second day on Tuesday, despite the fact that the Asia-Pacific stock gauge hit a two month peak only last week. Continue reading

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Asian Stocks, S&P Continue Decline

Asian stocks plummeted for the second day on Tuesday, despite the fact that the Asia-Pacific stock gauge hit a two month peak only last week. Continue reading

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