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- Forex - USD/JPY nears 4-month low despite Japan finmin warning Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:56AMForexpros - The U.S. dollar was trading close to a four-month low against the yen on Wednesday, as concerns over sovereign debt levels in the euro zone and the U.S. bolstered safe haven demand.
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdjpy-nears-4month-low-despite-japan-finmin-warning.aspx?storyid=86275
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- EUR/USD Performance Chart as at 1:00 p.m. Singapore time, 20/07/11 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:23AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Markets - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/31086-eurusd-performance-chart-as-at-100-pm-singapore-time-200711.html
- FOREX: Pound Vulnerable as Traders Eye Bank of England Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:03AMAll eyes are on the Bank of England as it publishes minutes from the monetary policy meeting held earlier this month .
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/euro_open/2011/07/20/FOREX_Pound_Vulnerable_as_Traders_Eye_Bank_of_England_Minutes.html
- German Producer Prices Modestly Beat Expectations But Continue Slowing Trend Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:33AMGerman producer prices come in at 0.1% month-on-month in June modestly higher than forecasts of a flat reading, the annual rate was 5.6% also modestly higher than expectations of 5.5% but significantly lower than the 6.1% in May. After May’s flat reading June’s 0.1% expansion was the slowest growth since August 2010 when growth flat lined last as price pressures continue to ease in the EMUs ...
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2011/07/20/German_Producer_Prices_Modestly_Beat_Expectations_But_Continue_Slowing_Trend.html
- FOREX-Euro dips before EU summit, buy backs support yen Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:19AM(Adds details, comments on Japanese margin traders) * Euro clings to gains as Italian and Spanish bond yieldsdrop * Euro support near $1.4120, resistance around $1.4220 * Japanese margin traders sell into ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-dips-EU-summit-buy-targetukfocus-238436572.html?x=0
- Dollar Ignores Budget Headway, Earnings and Suffers for Risk Rally Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:16AMDollar Ignores Budget Headway, Earnings and Suffers for Risk Rally
http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093429924&src=RSS
- IG Markets Forex Thoughts Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:48AMDuring Asian trade, EUR/USD moved between 1.4177 and 1.4144, as participants speculated what the next move in the pair will be.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1107/S00614/ig-markets-forex-thoughts.htm
- USD/JPY Classical Technical Report 07.20 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:18AMUSD/JPY: The latest daily close below 79.50 certainly compromises our constructive outlook with the market breaking down below some solid multi-day range support in the 80.00 area and dropping into the 78.00’s thus far.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/home/analysis/usd-jpy/2011/07/20/dailyclassics_usd-jpy.html
- US Dollar Classical Technical Report 07.20 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:18AMUS DOLLAR INDEX: Although the overall downtrend has been quite intense, the market could be showing signs of basing following the latest impressive rebound. Look for a break back above the 24May high on to officially confirm bullish reversal prospects and accelerate gains.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/home/analysis/us_dollar_index/2011/07/20/dailyclassics_us_dollar_index.html
- Forex: Euro Rebound Could Be Short-Lived, Sterling At Risk Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:14AMDespite the slew of dismal data coming out of Europe, the EUR/USD held its ground throughout the overnight trade, but the rebound in the single-currency could be short-lived as the heightening risk for contagion continues to bear down on market sentiment.
http://www.businessinsider.com/forex-euro-rebound-could-be-short-lived-sterling-at-risk-2011-7
- Euro Pares Gains; Loonie Gains on Commentary from Bank of Canada Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:48AMThe European Euro, as well as the commodity currencies, was bid higher in the overnight session against the U.S. Dollar and other safe havens as it appeared European Union officials were moving towards a resolution aimed at containing the region’s sovereign debt crisis.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/top_fx_headlines/2011/07/19/Euro_Pares_Gains_Loonie_Gains_on_Commentary_from_Bank_of_Canada.html
- Forex Technical and Fundamental Analysis for July 19, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:29AMEUR/USD had another bearish day on Monday, as the world sold off the Euro. However, as the Americans do on almost every day, they bought up the Euro, and seem to be the only ones supporting it at the moment.
http://www.businessinsider.com/forex-technical-and-fundamental-analysis-for-july-19-2011-2011-7
- FOREX-Euro gains ahead of EU summit later this week Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:17AM* Euro rises broadly ahead of EU summit * Sovereign demand boosts euro, periphery yields slide * U.S. housing starts briefly help dollar recover vs yen (Adds details, updates prices; changes dateline, ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-gains-ahead-EU-targetukfocus-4256991308.html?x=0
- U.S. futures higher with key earnings in focus; Dow up 0.7% Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:15AMForexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday, as investors turned their attention to earnings reports from economic bellwethers such as Bank of America, IBM and Coca Cola, while better-than-expected housing data also boosted sentiment.
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-futures-higher-with-key-earnings-in-focus-dow-up-07-2011-7
- Guest Commentary: Euro Swiss..Not Taxing..Not Evasive..Just Very Clear Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:58AMDailyFX provides forex news on the economic reports and political events that influence the currency market. Learn currency trading with a free practice account and charts from FXCM.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/110719/1953686268.html?.v=1
- Guest Commentary: Oil Daily Outlook 07.19.2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:48AMOil prices finished yesterday with moderate falls following the moderate rises from Friday. During July, oil prices (WTI spot oil) changed direction nine times over the past 11 business days. The European summit on Thursday will be an attempt to resolve the Greek bailout.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/guest_commentary/2011/07/19/Guest_Commentary_Oil_Prices_07.19.2011.html
- FOREX-Euro up, remains vulnerable before summit Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:38AMLONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - The euro rose against the dollarand other currencies on Tuesday, halting losses as investorswere torn between concerns that euro zone leaders are strugglingto agree on how to ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-remains-vulnerable-targetukfocus-2666847438.html?x=0
- EUR/USD Performance Chart as at 1:00 p.m. Singapore time, 19/07/11 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:53AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Markets - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/31040-eurusd-performance-chart-as-at-100-pm-singapore-time-190711.html
- BSkyB Enters TD Top Ten Buys Amid Hacking Scandal Fallout Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:43AMWhile FTSE 100 slides as Europe's debt crisis escalates
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1539423&sourceType=3
- Gold futures climb to fresh record high as debt worries linger Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:41AMForexpros - Gold futures rallied to a fresh record high for the fourth time in five days on Tuesday, trading above USD1,600 an ounce as U.S. and European sovereign debt concerns boosted the
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/gold-futures-climb-to-fresh-record-high-as-debt-worries-linger.aspx?storyid=86038
- Forex - NZD/USD close to record high on rate hike expectations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:27AMForexpros - The New Zealand dollar was trading within striking distance of a record high against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, boosted by expectations for a rate hike by the Reserve Bank of
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-nzdusd-close-to-record-high-on-rate-hike-expectations.aspx?storyid=86034
- Forex: USD/CHF jumps up above 0.8200 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:26AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Directly ahead of the European session, the USD/CHF is breaking out of it´s prior tight range over Asian trade, rising a quick 50 pips to hit a weekly high at
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdchf-jumps-up-above-08200.aspx?storyid=86032
- Alpari (UK) Signs Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with West Ham United Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:04AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpari (UK) Limited (“Alpari (UK)”), a leading global foreign exchange (“Forex”, “FX”) broker, announces a major partnership agreement with London’s West Ham United Football Club Limited. Alpari (UK) signed a three-year contract with the club on Friday. Alpari (UK) operates in the global currency trading industry. The company provides Forex traders with highly advanced ...
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110719005175/en/Alpari-UK-Signs-Three-Year-Sponsorship-Deal-West
- FOREX: Euro Likely to Look Past ZEW Data, Focus on Spain Debt Sale Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:03AMGermany ’s ZEW Survey of investor confidence headlines the economic calendar in European hours, with expectations calling for the closely watched “Economic Sentiment” component to deteriorate for the fifth consecutive month in July to yield the weakest reading since September 2010. The while the outcome would reinforce existing downward pressure on the Euro , it is unlikely in and of itself to ...
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/euro_open/2011/07/19/FOREX_Euro_Likely_to_Look_Past_ZEW_Data_Focus_on_Spain_Debt_Sale.html
- Dollar gains against euro amid debt fears Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:43PMNEW YORK - The dollar gained against the euro on Monday as investors fretted about Europe's debt crisis and stampeded into safe havens like gold, which hit a new record of more than $1,600 an ounce.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world_business/view/1141669/1/.html
- Forex: Euro/Stokkie rally fading - Reuters Insider Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:26PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Courtesy of Reuters Insider, they bring us an exclusive order flow data which shows Euro-Swedish Corona longs are looking exposed. Nick Edwards, Analyst at
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-eurostokkie-rally-fading-reuters-insider.aspx?storyid=86002
- FOREX-Euro shunned; investors wary of deepening debt crisis Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:18AM* Euro falls on market uncertainty ahead of EU summit * Safe-haven Swiss franc hits record high vs euro, dollar * U.S. debt ceiling saga adds to investor unease LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - The euro fell ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-shunned-investors-targetukfocus-677336797.html?x=0
- Forex: EUR/USD curbs downside at 1.4015 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:27AMForex: EUR/USD curbs downside at 1.4015
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-eurusd-curbs-downside-at-14015.aspx?storyid=85834
- Left Scratching Our Heads A Tad Looking at the Dollar Index Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:03AMThe two trends that we had been closely watching and had thought would direct trade were both broken in the space of two days but leaves no clear directional picture.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/usd_graphic_rewind/2011/07/18/Left_Scratching_Our_Heads_A_Tad_Looking_at_the_Dollar_Index.html
- Forex – Dollar, yen, Swiss franc gain as risk aversion sharpens Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:56AMForexpros - The U.S. dollar was broadly higher against most of its major counterparts on Monday, as fears over a potential U.S. sovereign debt default and ongoing concerns over the euro zone's
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-dollar-yen-swiss-franc-gain-as-risk-aversion-sharpens.aspx?storyid=85832
- FOREX: Franc, Yen and Dollar Shine as Market Confidence Sinks Again Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:33AMThe Swiss Franc remained the safe-haven of choice as market confidence soured in overnight trade, rising against all of its top counterparts. The Japanese Yen and US Dollar followed closely behind.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/euro_open/2011/07/18/FOREX_Franc_Yen_and_Dollar_Shine_as_Market_Confidence_Sinks_Again.html
- Forex: EUR/JPY extends below 111.00 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:27AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Despite recovering steadily yet modestly last week from a fresh 4-month low in 109.55, reaching close to 113.00 at one point, the EUR/JPY remains by-and-large bearish
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-eurjpy-extends-below-11100.aspx?storyid=85819
- Forex: USD/CAD recovering towards 0.9600 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:26AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The USD/CAD appears to have found firm support today at the 0.9540 level after dropping to a fresh 2-month low in late trading on Friday at 0.9520, bouncing over the
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdcad-recovering-towards-09600.aspx?storyid=85825
- Forex - USD/JPY edges lower in holiday-thinned trade Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:11AMForexpros - The U.S. dollar edged lower against the yen in thin holiday trade on Monday, as concerns over a potential U.S. sovereign debt default boosted the appeal of the safe-haven yen.
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdjpy-edges-lower-in-holidaythinned-trade.aspx?storyid=85814
- EUR/USD Performance Chart as at 1:00 p.m. Singapore time, 18/07/11 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:23AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Markets - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/30996-usdjpy-performance-chart-as-at-100-pm-singapore-time-180711.html
- European Bank Stress Tests and US Debt Ceiling Discussions in Focus Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:03AMThe economic calendar in overnight trade was extremely light with the only notable release coming in the form of some better than expected but non market moving Eurozone trade data.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/article/morning_slices/2011/07/15/European_Bank_Stress_Tests_and_US_Debt_Ceiling_Discussions_in_Focus.html
- Shanghai int'l board stalled on debate over convertibility -report Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:42AMSHANGHAI, July 15 (Reuters) - Chinese regulators haveresumed debates over the design of a planned international boardin Shanghai, stalling the launch of the long-awaited plan toallow foreign companies ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Shanghai-int-l-board-stalled-targetukfocus-2087869180.html?x=0
- Forex: USD/JPY remains flat around 79.00 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:27AMForex: USD/JPY remains flat around 79.00
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdjpy-remains-flat-around-7900.aspx?storyid=85599
- Bernanke Hits the Brakes on QE3 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:26AMBernanke Hits the Brakes on QE3
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/bernanke-hits-the-brakes-on-qe3.aspx?storyid=85597
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- Here's Who Got A Bailout In Europe And Who Didn't Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:14PMAfter international markets went into a panic earlier this week over concerns that Italy, the European Union’s third largest economy, would not be able to pay its debt – which amounts to 120 percent of the country’s GDP – the Italian Senate today passed an austerity measure , cutting some $57 billion in spending.
http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-who-got-a-bailout-in-europe-and-who-didnt-2011-7
- Italy approves austerity plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:46PMThe Italian Senate has approved wide-ranging cuts aimed at slashing the budget deficit and calming financial markets as Italy fights to avoid being dragged down by Europe's deepening debt crisis.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/world/9847413/italy-approves-austerity-plan/
- Dollar gains on Bernanke comments as gold soars Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:43PMNEW YORK : The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Thursday after US central bank Chief Ben Bernanke ruled out an imminent round of monetary easing, as gold soared to record highs amid global uncertainty.
http://www.brecorder.com/component/content/article/16-markets-fxmm/20210-dollar-gains-on-bernanke-comments-as-gold-soars.html
- FXCM Close to $1 Trillion Trading Volume in Q2 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:29PMUS forex broker FXCM released some numbers for June and Q2 2011. It was a record quarter for the broker in terms of volume: $938 billion. They have also seen a rise in tradeable accounts.
http://www.businessinsider.com/fxcm-close-to-1-trillion-trading-volume-in-q2-2011-7
- Italy agrees to cuts amid debt fears Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:26PMThe Italian Senate has approved sharp budget cuts amid fears Italy will be consumed by Europe's debt crisis.
http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id=638086&vId=2559401
- Getco Is About To Buy A London Trading House: Automat Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:15PMThe high frequency trading powerhouse GETCO has arranged a deal to acquire Automat, a London-based derivatives and Forex. A high frequency trader gave us his take on the news.
http://www.businessinsider.com/getco-to-acquire-automat-2011-7
- SCOREBOARD: QE swing Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:43PMRisk trade lagged overnight as comments from Ben Bernanke saw QE3 expectations fluctuate. 15 Jul 2011 7:41 AM
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/Bernanke-Fed-QE3-inflation-deficit-stimulus-market-pd20110715-JRSZY?opendocument&src=rss
- Getco In Deal For UK Forex, Derivatives Trader Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:43AMGetco In Deal For UK Forex, Derivatives Trader
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=201107140832dowjonesdjonline000380&title=getco-in-deal-for-uk-forexderivatives-trader
- Getco in deal for U.K. forex, derivatives trader Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:36AMMarket-making firm Getco LLC secured an agreement to acquire Automat, a London-based trading house specialized in currency and derivatives markets, the companies said Thursday . The deal extends the reach of Getco, among the world's most active electronic trading firms, further into markets that rivals have targeted as stock-trade becomes increasingly saturated with high-frequency strategies.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/getco-deal-uk-forex-derivatives/story.aspx?guid=%7B870B3AF3%2D51E9%2D423E%2D80AF%2D488D20F11D6A%7D&siteid=rss
