Posts Tagged ‘Economic Recovery’

Dollar Edges Up Against EUR, Crude Falls with Stocks

Posted by admin on September 18th, 2009

The Dollar took a break from its bearish run versus the EUR yesterday, but the long term trend could continue today. Driving yesterday’s reversal were losses in U.S. equities and stronger manufacturing data from the U.S. Today’s trading will be highlighted by key data releases from Europe and Britain, perhaps returning the EUR/USD to its bullish streak.USD – USD Profits as Stocks Sell OffThe U.S. Dollar held small gains late Thursday as pessimism about the strength of the economic outlook put selling pressure on stocks and higher-yielding currencies. The currency had been lower earlier with stocks rising after the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s index on manufacturing jumped far more than forecast this month.

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USD Continues Decline; Slow Economic Recovery Expected

Posted by admin on September 17th, 2009

With recent fears over inflation and fiscal deficits, the market surprisingly appears calmer than it should be. The USD has continued its decline, suggesting that either faith in the American economy is fleeting, or investors are increasing their risk appetite and dumping US Treasuries. Either way, the decline in the value of the USD has helped boost energy prices and fueled export growth worldwide. Economic recovery seems to be underway, but many caution that it will still be a long and bumpy ride.USD – Dollars Falls on Market OptimismThe Dollar dropped to near 1-year lows against most of its major currency pairs yesterday as optimism about the global economy eroded the greenback’s safe-haven appeal.

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USD Hits 1-Year Low on U.S Economic Pessimism

Posted by admin on September 16th, 2009

The U.S Dollar struck a one-year low against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as investors reduced dollar holdings on views that the U.S. currency may weaken for now due to pessimism over the U.S. economy. Investors have been selling the greenback across the board as they speculate the Federal Reserve will be forced to keep its Interest Rates low for the time being to support the country’s fragile economy. Looking ahead, currency players will watch for the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for August to be released later in the day.

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