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Yen Withers as Year End Approaches
The Japanese Yen continued to wither in strength, dropping to a fresh 5-year trough versus the U.S. Dollar during Monday’s Asian trading session, with total losses for the year now reaching more than 17%, suggesting that the combined efforts of the Japanese government’s monetary and fiscal policies have been successful at least in terms of the Yen’s depreciation. Continue reading
As Year End Approaches, Yen Deterioration Continues
The Yen slipped close to a 5-year low versus its main competition, i.e. the U.S. Dollar and the common currency Euro, a victim to whetted risk appetite which gave Wall Street a solid boost to fresh highs and which put pressure on low yielding currencie… Continue reading
As Year End Approaches, Yen Deterioration Continues
The Yen slipped close to a 5-year low versus its main competition, i.e. the U.S. Dollar and the common currency Euro, a victim to whetted risk appetite which gave Wall Street a solid boost to fresh highs and which put pressure on low yielding currencie… Continue reading
Global Equities Buoyed by Nikkei High
Asian equity markets were mixed on Thursday with Japan’s Nikkei at fresh six-year highs while mainland shares were dragged down by steep losses in financials. Continue reading
Global Equities Buoyed by Nikkei High
Asian equity markets were mixed on Thursday with Japan’s Nikkei at fresh six-year highs while mainland shares were dragged down by steep losses in financials. Continue reading
Yen Approaches Five-Year Low
The yen traded 0.2 percent from a five-year low against the dollar as the Bank of Japan continues unprecedented easing while the U.S. Federal Reserve begins to pare stimulus. Continue reading
Yen Approaches Five-Year Low
The yen traded 0.2 percent from a five-year low against the dollar as the Bank of Japan continues unprecedented easing while the U.S. Federal Reserve begins to pare stimulus. Continue reading
2014 Holiday Trading Calendar & Recommendations
t is that time of year again! As the Forex market is centered in London and North America, traders should pay attention to their holiday season of Christmas and New Year. Continue reading
Strong Consumption Data Steadies Greenback
Better than expected consumption figures from the U.S. helped to steady the greenback during the Asian trading session as it gave rise to continued speculation that the improvement to the economic recovery would offer a boost to yields on U.S. Treasuries. Continue reading
Strong Consumption Data Steadies Greenback
Better than expected consumption figures from the U.S. helped to steady the greenback during the Asian trading session as it gave rise to continued speculation that the improvement to the economic recovery would offer a boost to yields on U.S. Treasuries. Continue reading
