U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) had a rare good day with profit taking on most markets sending the USD higher. The main catalyst was the sharp moves lower in Oil and Silver. Stocks we also mildly down and the safe haven USD and Yen benefitted from… Read more
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U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (04-05-2011)
May 4, 2011U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (03-05-2011)
May 3, 2011  Stock Rally fades, USD Mixed U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the market was very buoyant in the European session and the Start of the US session but faded towards the end of the day and this led to USD gains and profit taking on commodities…. Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (03-05-2011)
May 3, 2011The Dollar weakness last week was accelerated by the FED chief Bernanke who spoke at the press conference after the FOMC meeting. In the first Q& A session ever post a FOMC session we saw Bernanke temper expectations that the US would change monetary policy… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (02-05-2011)
May 2, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) volatility is expected on Monday as news broke that Osama bin laden had been killed in the Asian session. USD initially strengthened but how long this counter trend move can last is the question traders will be asking around the world…. Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (29-04-2011)
April 29, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the USD hit fresh year lows against most currencies in Europe overnight but pared back those losses in the US session on profit taking. Weekly Jobless claims jumped to 429k vs. 392k expected. Q1 GDP also missed at 1.8% vs. 2.0%… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (28-04-2011)
April 28, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the USD came under heavy selling pressure during FED Chief Bernanke& rsquo s speech overnight where he outlined that the US economy still needed low rates for an extended period and that QE was important. Commentators noted he made no mention… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (27-04-2011)
April 27, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) global markets soared over night with investors coming back from Easter with a positive mood. US House Prices fell less than expected at -0.2% and April CB consumer confidence rose 1.6 points to 65.4 previously. In US stocks, DJIA +115 points… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (26-04-2011)
April 26, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the market continued with thin holiday trading but found itself under profit taking flows with the lack of fresh news. Also adding to the profit taking is the FOMC meeting on Wednesday in the US session with speculation the FED may… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (25-04-2011)
April 25, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) markets spent most of the day consolidating at recent highs. The USD is under heavy selling pressure across the board with Silver and Gold the clearest examples. The FOMC meeting this week is building as a possible game changer with FED… Read more
U.S. Dollar (USD) Trading Outlook (21-04-2011)
April 21, 2011U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stocks markets surged on the back of good earnings and solid economic data. &lsquo Risk On&rsquo trading led to a USD selloff even as March Existing home sales rallied 3.7% vs. -8.9% previously m/m. Earning season is in full swing with… Read more