USD Trading Outlook Archive

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) some weak earnings results from the closely watched Goldman Sachs sent the markets into a downside bias with commodities and stocks under pressure. December Housing Starts were at 529k vs. 550k expected and Building Permits at 635k vs. 555k forecast. In… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the Dollar remained on the back foot as traders took on more risk after stock markets globally continued their march higher. The Bank of Canada held rates at 1.0% but was quite dovish in the accompanying statement and this caused the… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) risk was off in Asia as China stocks lost 3% on tightening fears allowing the USD to get a bid tone. With the US away Europe dictated action with the Euro under pressure but most other pairs found support. In US… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) mixed US data and a Reserve Ratio Hike from China kept traders on their toes Friday. Stocks were strong although the USD found support after fresh week lows, bouncing back into the US close. December Retail Sales at 0.6% vs. 0.8%… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) in a big data day the Dollar was under heavy pressure as the Euro dragged all pairs higher against the world&rsquo s number one reserve currency. Weekly jobless Claims jumped to 445k vs. 405k forecast and prompted profit taking on equities…. Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks and commodities surged putting the USD on the back foot and risk back on around the world. The FED Beige book showed positive signs with all districts showing improvement in the US. In US stocks, DJIA +83 points closing at… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) was under pressure as the Euro found support and Oil surged higher on supply fears. Stocks were strong on solid earnings reports and risk was tentatively put back on. In US stocks, DJIA +34 points closing at 11637, S&amp P +4… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks fell back mildly and the Dollar lost ground in quiet trade as commodities rebounded. Earning Season has begun in the US with nightly focus on earnings report set to move the stock markets and currencies. In US stocks, DJIA -37… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) slightly weaker than forecast Non Farm Payrolls in December at 103k vs. 175k forecast sent the Dollar lower across the board but the losses were small and the market soon returned to the Dollar strength trend. Bernanke also spoke to the… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) was very strong by default as the Euro&amp rsquo s slide continued. Weekly Jobless Claims increased to 409k vs. 391k previously and stock markets eased. In US stocks, DJIA -25 points closing at 11697, S&amp P -2 points closing at 1273… Read more