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- R snaps 2-day gain; bond yields rise Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:28PMSnapping two-day gains, the rupee on Friday lost two paise to close at 44.51/52 against the US currency mainly due to mild dollar demand amid weakness in local equities.
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/R-snaps-2day-gain-bond-yields-rise/818082/
- SCOREBOARD: QE3 brewing Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:43PMThe latest Fed statements on stimulus show this year is shaping up to be 2010 all over again. 14 Jul 2011 7:36 AM
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/economy-markets-China-QE3-Bernanke-stocks-growth-pd20110714-JQT2G?opendocument&src=rss
- FOREX-Euro sinks to record low vs Swiss franc as debt concerns spread Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:07AM* Euro sinks to all-time low of 1.1660 Swiss franc * Euro hit as spread on Italian bonds widens sharply * Dollar index benefits, marks 3-1/2 month high TOKYO/SYDNEY, July 12 (Reuters) - The euro was beaten ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-sinks-record-low-targetukfocus-486565577.html?x=0
- A tale of two Europes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:43PMTHEBES/STUTTGART -- Petzetakis likes to call itself the first Greek multinational. The company began making plastic pipes and hoses in the early 1960s and grew steadily over the next couple of decades, opening a plant in Portugal and pushing into Germany.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_05/07/2011_397108It
- UK producer output prices rise at fastest rate since 2008 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:52AMBritish factories raised their prices at their fastest rate in more than two and a half years in the 12 months to June, official figures showed, raising worries about the impact on the UK's headline inflation.
http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/16893fbb/l/0L0Stelegraph0O0Cfinance0Cnewsbysector0Cretailandconsumer0C862630A90CUK0Eproducer0Eoutput0Eprices0Erise0Eat0Efastest0Erate0Esince0E20A0A80Bhtml/story01.htm
- Sterling steady ahead of PPI data but risks remain Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:22AM* Factory gate inflation tipped to rise, due 0830 GMT * BoE unlikely to change easy moentary policy * Break through $1.5912 in cable opens door to $1.5770 LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Sterling slipped against ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Sterling-steady-ahead-PPI-targetukfocus-748091266.html?x=0
- EUR/USD: Trading the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:36PMU.S. Non-Farm Payrolls are expected to increase another 105K in June following the 54K expansion in the previous month, and the faster pace of growth could spark a bullish reaction in the U.S. dollar as the data instills an improved outlook for the world’s largest economy.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/110707/1133124265.html?.v=1
- USD/JPY Performance Chart as at 1:00 p.m. Singapore time, 7/07/11 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:23AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Markets - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/30707-usdjpy-performance-chart-as-at-100-pm-singapore-time-70711.html
- Government Embark On Heroes Killing Spree Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:15PMIt is a pitty that we live in a society where Ataa Ayi is more Known than Efo Adjomani. He has not only been neglected and unrecognised, he is in fact sharing the same yard with the notorious armed robber as I speak now.
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=213067
- SCOREBOARD: Debt fuel Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:55PMMoody's decision to downgrade Portuguese debt is fuelling fear and speculation, but equity markets are holding up. 7 Jul 2011 7:42 AM
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/commodities-currencies-dollar-gold-oil-copper-pric-pd20110707-JHSZK?opendocument&src=rss
- German Factory Orders Sign of Future Growth Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:41PMWith the rate of decline across the manufacturing sector these past two months, a bullish report from Germany on factor orders gave some cause for optimism amid a gloomy day of ratings
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/german-factory-orders-sign-of-future-growth.aspx?storyid=84121
- Guest Commentary: Gold & Silver - Daily Outlook 07.06.2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:18PMGold and silver continue to zigzag and they bounced back and rose very sharply yesterday. Gold and silver are currently traded up with moderate rises.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/guest_commentary/2011/07/06/Guest_Commentary_Gold_Silver_-_Daily_Outlook_07.06.2011.html
- “Risk-Off” with Euro Falling and Chinese Interest Rate Increase Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:43AM“Risk-Off” with Euro Falling and Chinese Interest Rate Increase
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/riskoff-with-euro-falling-and-chinese-interest-rate-increase.aspx?storyid=84082
- Portugal Rating Downgrade Sparks USD Buying Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:43AMPortugal Rating Downgrade Sparks USD Buying
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/portugal-rating-downgrade-sparks-usd-buying.aspx?storyid=84020
- Forex - EUR/USD extended losses after China hikes interest rate Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:26AMForexpros - The euro extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, falling to a fresh five-day low after China's central bank raised interest rates, as part of a continuing effort to curb
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-eurusd-extended-losses-after-china-hikes-interest-rate.aspx?storyid=84017
- FOREX: Dollar Can’t Recover Ground on Holiday Trading Conditions Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:30PMThe opening trading day to the week was an unusual one. On the one hand, we had significant fundamental event risk headed up by the ongoing Greek bailout saga. Much of the currency’s weakness for the opening session can be chalked up to the carryover of selling momentum from the previous week.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/110704/1508757578.html?.v=1
- Forex Daily Outlook – July 5 2011 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:14PMFactory Orders in the US and Halifax HPI in the UK are the main events lined up. Let’s see what awaits us today.
http://www.businessinsider.com/forex-daily-outlook--july-5-2011-2011-7
- NZ dollar holds at high levels vs greenback Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:39PMThe New Zealand dollar held at high levels against the greenback as stronger than expected manufacturing data from the United States helped the Australasian currencies and lowered risk concerns.
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/article/d3d02576/nz-dollar-holds-at-high-levels-vs-greenback.html
- Forex - EUR/USD weekly outlook: July 4 - 8 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:11AMForexpros - Last week saw the euro rally to a three-week high against the U.S. dollar, posting its first weekly gain in four weeks as concerns over Greece's debt crisis receded and the European
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-eurusd-weekly-outlook-july-4-8.aspx?storyid=83625
- Forex - AUD/USD weekly outlook: July 4 - 8 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:11AMForexpros - Last week saw the Australian dollar rally to a seven-week high against it U.S. counterpart on Friday, as easing concerns over Greece's sovereign debt crisis saw risk appetite sharpen,
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-audusd-weekly-outlook-july-4-8.aspx?storyid=83619
- Forex - USD/CHF weekly outlook: July 4 - 8 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:11AMForexpros - The U.S. dollar rebounded from a record low against the Swiss franc last week, as investors embraced higher-yielding currencies after Greece's parliament approved an austerity package
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-usdchf-weekly-outlook-july-4-8.aspx?storyid=83616
- Forex - Weekly outlook: July 4 - 8 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:41AMForex - Weekly outlook: July 4 - 8
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-07/forex-weekly-outlook-july-4-8.aspx?storyid=83613
- Euro Rallies as Greece Adopts Austerity Plan Before ECB Meets Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:43PMThe euro rose for the first time in four weeks against the dollar as optimism Greece will solve its sovereign-debt problems and stave off a default increased after lawmakers approved fiscal austerity measures.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-07-02/euro-rallies-as-greece-adopts-austerity-plan-before-ecb-meets.html
- Sell AUD/USD on Clean Break of 50-DMA Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:38PMSince the announcement of quantitative easing round two, pegged at the end of August upon the completion of the Jackson Hole summit of the Federal Reserve, the Aussie-Dollar pair has been one of the strongest performing major currency pairs, up over 18 percent.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/110701/1545898346.html?.v=1
- Risky Assets Rally as U.S. June ISM Beats Expectations Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:03AMManufacturing expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in June, supporting prior suggestions that supply chain disruptions from Japan were harming industry in the United States.
http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2011/07/01/Risky_Assets_Rally_as_U.S._June_ISM_Beats_Expectations.html
- FOREX-Euro builds on gains, hits 3-week high vs dlr Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:11AM(Recasts, adds details, changes dateline pvs TOKYO/SYDNEY) * Euro extends strong rally seen this week * Focus shifts from Greece as it is set for emergency funds * U.S. ISM manufacturing data in focus ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-builds-gains-hits-targetukfocus-1208123370.html?x=0
- Forex - Weaker dollar slips against yen ahead of Greece vote Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:56AMForexpros - The U.S. dollar eased off an almost four-week high against the yen on Wednesday, amid a growing sense of optimism ahead of a critical Greek vote to adopt a national austerity package.
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-weaker-dollar-slips-against-yen-ahead-of-greece-vote.aspx?storyid=82972
- FOREX-Euro slides for 3rd day as Greece woes persist Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:21AM* Euro falls on doubts Greek austerity vote will pass * Initial gains from strong German IFO quickly fizzle * Signs of dollar funding strains may support dollar (Updates prices, adds quote) NEW YORK, June ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Euro-slides-3rd-day-targetukfocus-1440437544.html?x=0
- Instant view: Transportation buoys durable goods orders Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:07AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected in May as bookings for transportation equipment rebounded strongly, according to a government report on Friday that could allay fears of a sharp slowdown in factory activity.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/instant-view-transportation-buoys-durable-goods-orders-124444954.html
- FOREX-Dollar rallies on global growth fears; euro pummeled Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:23AM* Downbeat U.S. outlook lifts dollar * Sterling hits near 3-mth low vs dollar on QE prospects * Greece developments cloud euro, softer PMI data weighs * IEA to release more oil to aid global economy (Updates ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Dollar-rallies-global-targetukfocus-1218077336.html?x=0
- FOREX-U.S. dollar jumps on global growth fears; euro melts Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:58AM* Downbeat U.S. outlook lifts dollar * Sterling hits near 3-mth low vs dollar on QE prospects * Greece developments cloud euro, softer PMI data weighs (Updates prices, adds quote, changes byline, dateline;previous ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-U-S-dollar-jumps-global-targetukfocus-3901369855.html?x=0
- Fed cuts growth forecast, halts monetary easing Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:10AMThe US Federal Reserve cut its forecasts for US economic growth but offered no hint of further monetary support, saying growth should pick up soon.
http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/fed-cuts-growth-forecast-halts-monetary-easing-20110623-1gfyh.html
- FOREX-Fed stance lifts dollar, sterling turns ugly Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:56AM* Sterling hit by dovish-sounding BoE minutes * No hint of QE3 gives U.S. dollar a bit of a lift * Greenback gains hinge on US bond yields-analyst * Dollar buying by Asian sovereign players, U.S. bankdetected ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/FOREX-Fed-stance-lifts-dollar-targetukfocus-184999936.html?x=0
- Fed cuts growth forecast Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:56PMThe US Federal Reserve cut its forecasts for economic growth but offered no hint of further monetary support.
http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/fed-cuts-growth-forecast-20110623-1gfyh.html
- Fed cuts growth forecast; no hint of more support Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:22PMWASHINGTON, June 23 — The Federal Reserve yesterday cut its forecasts for US economic growth, but offered no hint of further monetary support, saying the recovery should gradually pick up heading into 2012. Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said factors weighing on the economy, such as high commodity prices, should be fleeting, but warned some of the ...
http://allnews.rss.themalaysianinsider.com/c/33362/f/567634/s/161a532f/l/0L0Sthemalaysianinsider0N0Cbusiness0Carticle0Cfed0Ecuts0Egrowth0Eforecast0Eno0Ehint0Eof0Emore0Esupport0C/story01.htm
- Fed cuts US growth forecast Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:35PMThe Federal Reserve yesterday cut its forecasts for US economic growth, but offered no hint of further monetary support, saying growth should pick up soon.
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=442660&version=1&template_id=48&parent_id=28
- U.K. CBI industrial order expectations improve unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:26AMForex Pros - U.K. industrial order expectations unexpectedly improved in June, industry data showed on Tuesday. In a report, the Confederation of British Industry said its index of
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/uk-cbi-industrial-order-expectations-improve-unexpectedly.aspx?storyid=81684
- Dollar hits one-month high vs. euro as Greek fears rise Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:19PMDollar hits one-month high vs. euro as Greek fears rise
http://www.marketwatch.com/bulletinredir.asp?guid=%7BF4F58802-50CE-4A85-AF0A-7F4532D0755A%7D&siteid=bulletrss
- Currencies: Euro suffers steepest decline since 2009 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:27AMThe dollar gains against the euro in part on concerns about Greece’s sovereign-debt woes.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B671D5B86-96F8-11E0-B7FE-002128049AD6%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
- Dollar Declines as Stocks Gain Amid Demand for Higher Yields Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:09PMThe dollar dropped against a majority of its most-traded counterparts as stocks advanced, spurring investor demand for higher-yielding assets.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-13/dollar-declines-as-stocks-gain-amid-demand-for-higher-yields.html
- Euro Falls to Record Low Versus Franc on Greek Bailout Concern Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:50AMThe euro slid to a record low versus the Swiss franc as concern increased that European leaders may not be able to find common ground on a Greek bailout.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-13/euro-falls-to-record-low-versus-franc-on-greek-bailout-concern.html
- Yen Drops on Prospects BOJ to Take More Easing Steps; Kiwi Falls Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 11:29PMThe yen fell to a one-week low against the dollar on speculation the Bank of Japan will introduce more stimulus measures to support economic growth.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-13/yen-drops-on-prospects-boj-to-take-more-easing-steps-kiwi-falls.html
- Forex - USD/JPY weekly outlook: June 13-17 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 5:56AMForex Pros - Last week saw the U.S. dollar pull away from a month low against the yen after Japan's finance minister Yoshihiko Noda said that he was closely watching the yen's appreciation,
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-usdjpy-weekly-outlook-june-1317.aspx?storyid=80157
- Forex - Dollar broadly higher vs. rivals as euro gives up gains Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:11AMForex Pros - The U.S. dollar moved broadly higher against its major counterparts on Thursday, after the release of mixed U.S. economic data and as the euro gave up gains following remarks by the
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-dollar-broadly-higher-vs-rivals-as-euro-gives-up-gains.aspx?storyid=79884
- Forex - Dollar broadly lower vs. rivals as ECB press conference eyed Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:41AMForex Pros - The U.S. dollar remained broadly lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, as investors awaited a key press conference by the president of the European Central Bank
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-dollar-broadly-lower-vs-rivals-as-ecb-press-conference-eyed.aspx?storyid=79807
- Forex - Dollar broadly lower as EBC policy meeting awaited Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:58AMForex Pros - The U.S. dollar was broadly lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, amid concerns over the faltering pace of the U.S. economic recovery and ahead of a key policy setting
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-dollar-broadly-lower-as-ebc-policy-meeting-awaited.aspx?storyid=79770
- Forex - Dollar pulls away from 1-month low against yen Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:57AMForex Pros - The U.S. dollar was slightly higher against the yen on Thursday, after tumbling to a one-month low on Wednesday, amid concerns that faltering U.S. economic growth may create a drag
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/forex-dollar-pulls-away-from-1month-low-against-yen.aspx?storyid=79758
- Asia stocks dip on U.S. recovery concerns; Nikkei sheds 0.1% Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:08AMForex Pros – Asian stock markets declined on Thursday, as concerns over the U.S. economic outlook weighed on market sentiment, while shares in Tokyo Electric Power Company plunged to a record low.
http://www.businessinsider.com/asia-stocks-dip-on-us-recovery-concerns-nikkei-sheds-01-2011-6
- EUR/USD Performance Chart as at 1:00 p.m. Singapore time, 8/06/11 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 4:38AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Markets - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/29917-eurusd-performance-chart-as-at-100-pm-singapore-time-80611.html
- Positive European Data Grants EUR Support Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:57AMAfter plummeting yesterday on news of Greece potentially failing to get a bailout, the EUR was on the upside this morning after two reports gave investors reason to buy back into the
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-06/positive-european-data-grants-eur-support.aspx?storyid=79432
