Currencies Archive

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) consumer sentiment in the US unexpectedly improved to 64.2 vs. 61.5 previously and this helped improve strong investor risk appetite and push stock markets higher into the weekend. The USD was sold across the board as safe haven demand increased. In… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) consolidation in European debt markets and confirmation that Italy PM would resign and that a new Greece PM had been selected added some stability and a little bounce to most markets. Adding to the positive Greek news was strong weekly jobless… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks crashed around in Europe as Italian bond yields broke above the key 7% level and sent panic throughout the markets. US stocks opened down over 200 points and continued to fall finally ending over 3% down. The European debt crisis… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the USD lost ground as global stock markets rallied on reports that the Italian PM would resign after new austerity measures are passed. Light economic data releases this week are letting the European headlines set market direction with Italy Bonds now… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the USD enjoyed some solid gains during the Asian session as stocks and majors fell on fresh risk aversion that the European Debt crisis had spread to Italy. Talk that the Italian PM may resign helped reverse the losses as did… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) some volatile trading post NFP on Friday with the mixed numbers leading to selling as the market was caught long. October Non Farm Payrolls came in at 80k vs. 95k forecast but this miss was offset by a revision higher of… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the Dollar lost ground as the market mood brightened and the safe haven was sold across the board. Weekly Jobless Claims came in better than expected at 397k vs. 400k forecast. US Services edged down to 52.9 vs. 53 initially. In… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) a slight reprieve was seen around the world with European and US stocks reporting modest gains. The FOMC held at 0.25% but Fed Chief Bernanke did signal the bank was able to support the economy if growth faltered and that Housing… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) market volatility returned overnight with the negative reaction to the Greek referendum vote continued and manufacturing PMI&amp rsquo s around the world sending warning signs about the global recovery. October US ISM fell to 50.8 vs. 51.6 previously. In US stocks,… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) sentiment darkened overnight with heavy stock losses following some negative Eurozone developments. Weak Chicago PMI at 58.4 vs. 60.4 previously and Bond dealer MF Global bankruptcy added to the selling which inspired fresh USD strength on safe haven demand. In US… Read more