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U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks fell on the first full trading day this week with Eurozone debt concerns the main catalyst for the move lower. Tensions in the Middle East are also providing a risk off mood as the US 5th Fleet countered Iran’s threats… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks finished unchanged in a lackluster session with little fresh news for traders to work with. Consumer Confidence picked up in December to 64.5 vs. 56 previously. October Case Shiller House prices fell -1.2% m/m though and this tempered some of… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) thin markets meant there was very little movement for the whole day with 30 pip ranges in nearly all the major trading pairs. US Stocks and Commodities opened up today so expect there to be more movement and fresh direction. Focus… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) small gains into the weekend did not translate into USD weakness with the EUR/USD still struggling to rally and keeping most other majors contained. November Durable Goods Orders at 3.8% vs. 0.0% previously and 2.0% forecast. In US stocks, DJIA +124… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) Risk was on overnight but the safe haven USD held up well against most currencies with US data improving and the Euro struggling to hold gains. Weekly Jobless Claims dropped for a third week to 364k and are beginning to trend… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the Dollar was under pressure in Asia and Europe as stocks enjoyed solid gains and the new ECB LTRO lending facility saw good demand. The new facility lent E489bn to banks and could free up money to lend to business and… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) in a dramatic rally given the relative stability in recent days, stocks rallied over 300 points in the US and risk was firmly ‘on’ throughout the day. November Housing Starts jumped to 0.685mn vs. 0.627mn previously. In US stocks, DJIA +337… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks in Asia tumbled on news that the North Korea leader had died as this has created a leadership vacuum that could destabilize the region. December NAHB Housing Market index rose to 21 vs. 19 previously. Stocks closed on a weak… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks went up but finished unchanged overnight with a small rally undone in late hours. Some ratings downgrades in Europe continued to put a dampener on the whole market. US Inflation was slightly lower than expected at 0.0% m/m in November…. Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) markets around the world bounced after 3 days of selling with bargain hunters entering into stocks and most currencies. The USD lost some strength with risk aversion eases and good economic data. Weekly Jobless Claims dropped to 366k vs. 390k forecast…. Read more