Category Archives: News
Easter Holiday Trading Schedule 2014
Get all the information you need for the Easter trading schedule here. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
