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- Forex: USD/JPY at 15-year low on course to 82.91 - Commerzbank Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:58AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Yen soared further on Tuesday favoured by escalating risk aversion, and the pair dropped to a fresh 5-year low at 83.58, with more room on the downside, as, according to Karen Jones, technical analyst at Commerzbank, the pair is on its way to 82.91 area.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=8bb102d1-fad8-4c6f-8275-08e3f82b303e
- Forex: GBP/USD weakens at European opening and dips below 1.5400 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:58AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Pound has opened European session on weak note, and the pair pulled down further away from 1.5445 session high, to reach levels below 1.5400, hitting a fresh session low at 1.5390.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=066c31d8-52a3-4add-a993-94fd274a21f6
- Forex: EUR/CHF bounces off record low Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After ending the US session sunk at 1.3035, fresh all -time low for the pair, the Asian session prolonged the suffering for the Hegemonic currency, as investors extended the fall passed 1.3000 to hit a new record low at 1.2985. After unsuccessful attempts of control by the SNB, recent comments the Bank will stay away from getting involved in currency intervention ...
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=32ad86db-8f8e-4f50-9ea7-b0e60db03790
- Forex: EUR/GBP regains 0.8200, range-bound continues Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Euro decline from 0.8280 on August 18 bottomed out at 0.8138 on August 23, 7-week high low for EUR/GBP, not seen since late June. As investors took profits on Tuesday, the Euro tested higher bands, having developed a strong rebound by NY close, which extended passed 0.8200 in Asia.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=4cb76a25-c59f-4336-b875-520de9025c08
- Nikkei hits 16-mth closing low, strong yen weighs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:01AMNikkei hits 16-mth closing low, strong yen weighs
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/08/25/nikkei-hits-mth-closing-low-strong-yen-weighs/
- Forex: EUR/USD, consolidating losses, upside limited below 1.2665 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:58PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Euro retreat from 1.3335 high on August 6 extended lower on Tuesday, and the pair reached a fresh 7-weeks low at 1.2585, to bounce up on US session, although capped at 1.2720 the common currency eased again to consolidate between 1.2630 and 1.2665 during Asian session.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=0e8ac051-a82d-435c-9c74-574bb353c9ee
- FOREX-Yen dips but near 15-yr high vs dlr, Japan move eyed Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:29PMFOREX-Yen dips but near 15-yr high vs dlr, Japan move eyed
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/markets/markets/2010/08/24/forex-yen-dips-near-yr-high-vs-dlr-japan-eyed/
- Forex: AUD/USD heading lower ahead of RBA Minutes Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 5:14PMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Australian Dollar is being pressured ahead of Nikkei opening and has dropped over 40 pips within the last 3 hours. AUD/USD is at the moment testing support around the 20 SMA at 0.8945, 0.41% below its opening price.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=bedf7907-fd68-44e4-89f3-083b9e55a553
- Forex: NZD/JPY finds support at 60.00 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:58PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The New Zealand dollar has been most recently pressured lower by a strengthened yen, as speculation abounds concerning the potential for BoJ intervention measures. The NZD/JPY dipped around 35 pips ahead of the Asian opening, finally finding support around 60.00.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=73c90ef7-523c-4c04-8d03-36e8cb271121
- Nikkei opening almost flat at 9214.81 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:13PMThe opinions and analysis offered on Forexlive are for educational purposes only and clients and prospects are advised to carefully consider the opinions and recommendations offered by the analysts and to use the analysis and opinions in conjunction with the client and/or prospects own independent analysis.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=41c1fc40-72c2-4313-881f-fcfe0b3573e7
- Crude Oil Inventories Watch: Week Ending 08/06/2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:30PMInventories The Department of Energy reported that in the week ending August 6th, 2010, U.S. crude oil decreased by 3.0 million barrels, gasoline inventories increased by 0.4 million barrels, distillate inventories increased by 3.5 million barrels, and total petroleum inventories increased by 0.1 million barrels.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100813/1824822882.html?.v=1
- Japan – PM Kan, BOJ & Government May Meet As Early As Next Week…..! Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:13PMReuters reports.....why ? oh.yes, to discuss the state of the currency No hurry..... This was reported in the Asahi Shimbun Newspaper; I guess we can expect more of the same message coming through for the next few days.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=d9e19a4a-8ceb-4d54-a8b6-7e1dc45d9838
- US dollar rises against euro and yen as risks averted Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:09PMNEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro and the yen on Thursday as investors mostly avoided risks amid fears of a possible global economic slowdown.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world_business/view/1074976/1/.html
- Forex: NZD/JPY hits resistance at 61.50 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:58PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The NZD/JPY jumped up around 60 pips in recent trading, directly following a stronger-than-expected New Zealand retail sales report.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=d3b325e9-a217-46c3-9c61-ae48ef33cb13
- Forex: USD/JPY accelerates above 86.00 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:43PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – USD/JPY Current Price: 85.95. Strong recovery of the pair remains capped under 86.00 level ahead of Nikkei opening, thus holding a bullish perspective: hourly chart shows momentum heading higher, as well as 20 SMA under current price, while pair is breaking above past hours consolidative range.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=b576c32c-cd01-4455-81cf-d13a0c4bb6fa
- Forex: AUD/USD dips below 0.9030, new 1-week low Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - USD progress ahead of the European opening bell seems to have no end in sight this Wednesday, with the Aussie being harshly punished, as one of its victims. The pair had refused to move lower than 0.9050 on Tuesday, ending solid above 0.9130 at NY clsose.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=d3cf3c0e-8c4b-451a-92c6-b16996308688
- Forex: USD Index: Significant reversal on the making - Commerzbank Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Dollar Index fell from 88.70 high in May to levels right above 80.00 on early August, hitting support zone at 80.17/79.92 area, where, according to Karen Jones, technical analyst at Commerzbank, previous lows and support levels might contribute to a significant reversal for the Greenback.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=33c18df4-4a8d-4385-b7ee-bd8d4649f20d
- Japanese Shares Fall Sharply As Yen Adds To Gains Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:08AMJapanese Shares Fall Sharply As Yen Adds To Gains
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/08/11/japanese-shares-fall-sharply-yen-adds-gains/
- Japanese shares fall sharply as yen adds to gains Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:44PMLOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares sold off heavily Wednesday, weighed by continued strength in the yen and weak economic data. The Nikkei Stock Average ended down 2.7% at 9,292.9, while the Topix lost 2.4% to finish the day at 834.5. While the U.S. dollar was little changed, trading at 85.36 yen, the euro extended its losses against the Japanese unit, falling 0.9% to ¥111.44. The ...
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/japanese-shares-fall-sharply-yen/story.aspx?guid=%7B6F90AECC%2D8899%2D4F04%2D9965%2D8AD641BE4CD3%7D&siteid=rss
- Got Gold Report – China Goes for the Gold Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:00AMBy Gene Arensberg Esse quam videri – To be rather than to seem. China driving the bullion bus likely means a Chinese “put” in play.
http://news.goldseek.com/GoldSeek/1281360977.php
- Forex: USD/CHF bolstered to 1.0430, intra-day high Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:43AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After visiting new low ground for 6 months at 1.0333 last Friday, the Greenback managed to slightly upwards, ending the week at 1.0375 area. On Monday, the pair extended its upward tier, reaching levels as high as 1.0435 ahead of the US opening session.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=37436b61-d820-4e73-b971-0f6fbe6bf82d
- Euro Cross Pick 08.09.10 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:29AMFollowing up with the short EUR/GBP trade from the previous week, my position is slightly out-of-the-money as price action continues to hold around0.8300, but the lack of momentum to push above the 20-Day SMA at 0.8362 continues to favor a bearish outlook for the pair as the British Pound continues to outperform against the major currencies. At the same time, we may see the Bank of England drop ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100809/1413679650.html?.v=1
- USD/JPY Classical 08.09 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:25AMUSD/JPY: Daily studies are still not quite oversold and there is still room for additional downside from here below next critical support by 84.80. However, any additional declines below 84.80 are not seen as sustainable, with the greater likelihood for a major upside reversal from there. As such, we would be looking for opportunities to buy the market on a dip towards 84.00 over the coming ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100809/197429913.html?.v=2
- Pending EURUSD Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:21AMWith the FOMC rate decision scheduled to be released tomorrow, I will not look to take on any new positions. However, I am keeping a close eye on the EUR/USD as price action remains confined by the narrow ascending channel which has remained intact since July, while price action approaches the 200-day SMA (1.3540). Thus, with daily studies in overbought levels, if we see the pair test this ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100809/878701216.html?.v=1
- Forex: AUD/USD, struggling against 0.9200 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:58AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Australian Dollar recovery from 0.8300 area on early June was rejected at 0.9225 high on Friday, and, after a slight pullback to 0.9140, the pair has picked up again on Monday reaching 0.9200/05 area which is been eroded at the moment.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=e57f52b4-fda9-43c1-b486-52197500ae96
- Forex: EUR/USD dips to 1.3235 session low Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:43AMFXstreet.com Barcelona) - Euro recovery from 1.1800 area in June has found resistance at 1.3300 level, which remains intact despite several attacks on Friday and Monday as the pair pulled down to session low at 1.3235 ahead of the US session opening.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=372af8bd-6c71-40e5-8af2-12395158ef14
- July forex reserves down by $100M Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:10AMThe country’s forex reserves in July was $100 million lower than the previous month’s level on the back of declining price of gold in the international market, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/08092010/bank1.html
- Over-the-Phone Trading Execution now Available Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 12:37AMBEIRUT, August 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Capital Group SAL, the exclusive distributor of FXCM products in the Middle East and North Africa, is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive new trading service. As of August 8th, 2010, traders in the region will have access to trading over the phone with Master Capital Group SAL ("FXCM MENA"). The over-the-phone trading desk will be open 24 ...
http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1901925/overthephone_trading_execution_now_available/index.html?source=r_technology
- Over-the-Phone Trading Execution now Available Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 7:58PMMaster Capital Group SAL, the exclusive distributor of FXCM products in the Middle East and North Africa, is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive new trading service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/100807/ukth833.html?.v=1
- FOREX-Dollar mired near 3 1/2-mth low ahead of jobs data Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:53PMFOREX-Dollar mired near 3 1/2-mth low ahead of jobs data
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/08/05/forex-dollar-mired-near-mth-low-ahead-jobs-data/
- Forex: AUD/JPY pressured lower early over Asia Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:13PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - A recently released weak AIG construction index is putting pressure on the AUD/JPY this morning, with the pair heading towards 78.35 at the moment.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=59763032-c513-4650-89b1-e4d380bb84e4
- Forex: AUD/USD settles at 0.9150 ahead of RBA decision Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:43PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian dollar eased slightly lower against the greenback Wednesday, as traders prepare themselves for the RBA interest rate decision due out in the coming hours.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=b0310ec5-7d97-4c1a-a288-49366b4235b3
- Quiet in the Twilight Zone; no orders close by Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:28PMVery little movement so far in the pre-Tokyo market and there are obviously no orders close by to encourage dealers to get involved.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=260fa24b-b27c-4e74-9932-5740b9a21742
- Forex: GBP/USD breaks below 1.5885 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:28AMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) – The Dollar is rallying against European currencies and trades at daily highs. GBP/USD broke below the support zone at 1.5885 and tumbled to 1.5860, hitting a fresh daily low. The pair is still under pressure and holds near the lows.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=b3c1b919-2927-479f-91f7-d3a9bf2ab172
- Forex: EUR/USD falls below 1.3150 after US data Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:58AMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) – The pair tumbled more than 70 pips after the release of the US ISM Non-Manufacturing index that showed a bigger than expected increase. The Euro fell from 1.3215 to 1.3135, reaching a 2-day low.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=37682f2f-a741-4a58-b72e-1c9156606707
- Forex: USD/CHF heavily bought on ISM, reaches 1.0480 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Greenback is moving further away from a 6-month low it had been trapped into late last week till present time.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=4ac9aecf-ea91-471f-9a87-de4d588945e1
- Forex: NZD/JPY erasing early gains Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:43PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The New Zealand dollar is currently undergoing a downtrend vs. the Japanese yen over Asia, with the pair paring the modest gains accrued since open.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=724b9fc0-c9ab-4616-9b59-b49ccfa5b842
- Quick look at the order board Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:29PMThe opinions and analysis offered on Forexlive are for educational purposes only and clients and prospects are advised to carefully consider the opinions and recommendations offered by the analysts and to use the analysis and opinions in conjunction with the client and/or prospects own independent analysis.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=3575ef21-5d1e-40a9-aa2f-f485dc2e03f3
- Japan economy: June wage earnings +1.5% YoY Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe total earnings by wage earners increased for the 4th straight month, this time by 1.5% YoY. The question which is most preoccupying the MoF and BOJ is whether this extra money is being spent or saved.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=3cdd5ef9-3aba-455b-a881-60d7c055f0ed
- Around the markets: Regional Asian bourses rise by over 1% Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe Nikkei and Kospi are both 1.25% higher and Sydney is +0.9%. HK is expected to open almost 1% higher also. Gold is holding on to its Friday gains, currently trading at $1184/oz and oil is trading around $79/bbl.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=f124d9a8-873a-45fe-9200-f73b9c94d27c
- Forex: AUD/USD breaks above 0.9100 on PMI data Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:43PMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Aussie holds its strength and has been boosted by positive manufacturing data coming from Australia.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=46bec98e-b7db-468a-b1f9-89158ee32354
- AUD/JPY short-covering intensifies Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:28PMFurther short-covering is evident in the AUD/JPY with both BOJ Governor Shirakawa and PM Kan on the newswires reiterating their intentions to fight and beat deflation. AUD/USD has rallied towards .9100 and the bears amongst us might get better entry levels towards .9150 as the session progresses.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=f0b0b658-26e9-4da6-9983-aa4395995668
- FOREX-Dollar index hovers near 3-mth low, Aussie firm Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:56PMFOREX-Dollar index hovers near 3-mth low, Aussie firm
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/08/01/forex-dollar-index-hovers-near-mth-low-aussie-firm/
- Forex: EUR/USD holding a bullish tone Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:28PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – EUR/USD Current price: 1.3057. Gapping slightly to the upside at the weekly opening, EUR/USD holds its bullish tone, in current Asian opening; pair has managed to close a positive month this past July for first time since December 2009. And precisely that 1.3100 high reached in July, was halted exactly at the 38.2% retracement of the Dec 09 high to June 10 low at 1 ...
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=f3b9cf69-83b4-40a7-859c-ef65db994ae5
- Forex: GBP/USD struggles around 1.5700 Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:28PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – GBP/USD Current price: 1.5699. Hovering at 1.5700 area pair bullish tone continues to be the clearest across the board: pair has tested 1.5730 area past Friday, and retreated slightly from the level, suggesting more upside to be seen in the cross.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=2df2ca48-dbbf-4c34-8ffa-340d571baeb3
- Forex: USD/JPY still bearish at 86.40 Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:28PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – USD/JPY Current Price: 86.40. Yen strength has provoke a monthly close under 87.00 in the cross, first one in more than 15 years; holding the bearish tone as struggling around the hourly 20 SMA in the hourly chart, still heading south, momentum is flat around its midlevel, keeping the upside limited for now.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=e6626e60-0efa-4c78-832f-2eab1a9cbf28
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- Forex: EUR/USD well bid at 1.3000 psychological area - Mizuho Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Euro remains trading in range around 1.3000, at 2-months high, for third consecutive day, and according to Nicolle Elliott, fairly well bid, with 9-day moving average pushing it higher.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=f3fe329f-2895-4ff7-8f03-77fa4e30fed7
- Forex: The Aussie surges across the board Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian Dollar is back on the spotlight, being the best performer at the European opening bell, advancing decisively across all its rivals on Thursday. After the setback following disappointing figures in its CPI, the market prompted heavy buying pressure.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=bd784070-3e65-42f0-a058-32abba3c5b39
- New Solution Created for Regulatory Margin Requirement Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:01AMLatest Japanese FSA Rule Puts Focus on Leverage Control [PR.com]
http://www.pr.com/press-release/252068