Forex Rates News
- The Expendables? Beware the Sequel Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:17PMGold prices added nearly one additional percent to Friday’s closing values as the market opened for a new trading week.
http://www.resourceinvestor.com/News/2010/8/Pages/The-Expendables-Beware-the-Sequel.aspx
- Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver Gain Almost 1% and 2% Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:29PMGold climbed as much as $12.50 to as high as $1227.10 by a little before 9AM EST before it fell back off a bit into the close, but it still ended with a gain of 0.77%. Silver rose over 2% to as high as $18.462 before it also dropped back off a bit, but it still ended with a gain of 1.77%.
http://news.goldseek.com/GoldSeeker/1282017600.php
- GBP/USD Performance Chart as at 7:30 p.m. Singapore time, 16/08/10 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:38AMForex Focus is brought to you by IG Market - Forex Trading Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/19310-eurusd-performance-chart-as-at-730-pm-singapore-time-160810.html
- United Stock Exchange to launch on Aug 31 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:17AMMumbai, Aug 16 : United Stock Exchange of India (USE) on Monday announced the commencement of operations in currency futures from August 31.
http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-22030.html
- Yen Support Could Be Limited As Fears of BoJ Intervention Grow. Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:35AMThe USD/JPY looks poised to re-test 85.00 but the psychological level could provide support again as intervention fears may limit bearish conviction. However, the recent case for the dollar hasnt been strong with the Fed pledging to keep rates low for an extended period and talk of additional stimulus measures. Also, fears of a double dip recession are growing and the risk sensitive pair could ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100816/1758936593.html?.v=1
- Bharti Airtel profit down on price war, forex loss Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:28PM(AP:MUMBAI, India) Bharti Airtel said quarterly profits fell 32 percent to $361 million on foreign exchange losses and tight competition in its main India market.
http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=689727237880710
- Bharti Airtel profit down on price war, forex loss Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:00PMBharti Airtel said quarterly profits fell 32 percent to $361 million on foreign exchange losses and tight competition in its main India market. India - Bharti Airtel - Business - Investing - Mobile network operator
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2010/08/11/bharti_airtel_profit_down_on_price_war_forex_loss
- Bharti Airtel profit down on price war, forex loss Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:25PMNORAD officer says hijack drill with Russia will make it harder for terrorists to strike.
http://www.myfoxal.com/Global/story.asp?S=12960000
- Scandi Daily 08.11 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:44PMOVERVIEW Technical studies show some relative weakness ahead for the regional currencies with the Eur/Scandi crosses starting to push higher, while both Usd/Sek and Usd/Nok have triggered double bottoms on the respective daily charts. Looking ahead, all eyes now turn to the Norges Bank rate decision due at 12:00GMT. We contend that the Norwegian central bank will leave rates on hold at 2.00 ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100811/242529687.html?.v=1
- PAKISTAN - Market factors to watch - Aug 6 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:01PMKARACHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100806/tbs-pakistan-factors-b8dd11d.html
- Forex: EUR/CAD bounces off 12-day low to 1.3400 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:13PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The EUR/CAD broke to the downside once again Wednesday, reaching a 12-day low at 1.3315 over the Asian session before recovering above 1.3400 by day’s end.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=175c3357-2666-44a0-ac59-f924d57a6c03
- Venezuela inflation slows for third month in July Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:53PMVenezuela inflation slows for third month in July
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/08/05/venezuela-inflation-slows-month-july/
- Forex: EUR/GBP settles around 0.8300 after rate decisions Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:43PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Both the ECB and BoE kept interest rates at their respective levels today, a decision widely expected by outside analysts which failed to shock the markets in one direction or the another.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=9d0ff0d6-3efd-4a5f-9978-55b042670475
- Rupee eases by two paise to 46.18 against US Dollar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:02AMMumbai, Aug 5 : The rupee today eased by two paise to end at 46.18 against US Dollar, as against its previous close of 46.16, on sustained demnad from bankers, traders at the Interbank Foreing Exchange (FOREX) said here.
http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-14758.html
- GBP/USD Performance Chart as at 7:00 p.m. Singapore time, 5/08/10 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:07AMForex Focus is brought to you by http://www.igmarkets.com.sg/ Read more...
http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/forex-focus/18803-gbpusd-performance-chart-as-at-700-pm-singapore-time-50810.html
- Take profits on USDCAD; Pending GBPUSD Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:17AMEarlier this week, I went short the USDCAD at 1.0270, and indeed, my target noted yesterday was hit at 1.0159 (which coincides with the 76.4 percent Fibonacci retracement on the 4/21 to 5/25 upswing). With non-farm payrolls scheduled to be released tomorrow, we may see increased volatility ahead of the release as economists are forecasting for a 65,000 drop. Looking ahead, I am keeping a close ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100805/2003203850.html?.v=1
- Plan progress should not suffer for want of funds Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe cure for food and non-food inflation does not lie just in monetary policies and measures. What is more important is to remove supply constraints and raise the output of industrial and agricultural products steadily.
http://www.thehindu.com/2010/08/02/stories/2010080252391600.htm
- Most wanted for their involvement in wafi centre robbery Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:45PMKhaleej Times - UAE and World News Updates in Business, Jobs, Classifieds, Properties, Used cars, Business, Bank Rates, Gold Rates, Forex, Travel
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/August/theuae_August5.xml§ion=theuae&col=
- Infotech Enterprises –Book profits Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:33AMInvestors can book profits in shares of Infotech Enterprises (Infotech), an engineering and geospatial services provider, given the margin concerns that the company is likely to witness and challenges in the form of declining contribution from key verticals.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/08/01/stories/2010080151260100.htm
- Stocks, dollar ease as soft U.S. economic data Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:16PMNEW YORK: Global stocks and the U.S. dollar slid on Friday, July 30 as investors trimmed risk exposure on data showing the U.S. economy slowing a bit more than expected even as other news suggested a slow, steady recovery. The dollar hit its lowest since November against the Japanese yen as data showing U.S. gross domestic product slowed in the second quarter reinforced expectations for low U.S ...
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170962&Itemid=79
- British Pound Volatility Ahead on Bank of England Rate Decision Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:04PMBritish Pound Volatility Ahead on Bank of England Rate Decision Fundamental Forecast for British Pound: Neutral - Technical Positioning Hints Pound to Reverse Lower vs US Dollar - Rates Outlook Key as British Pound Clings to UK-US Libor Spread The British Pound may turn volatile in the week ahead as the Bank of England delivers the first rate decision based on an updated inflation outlook taking ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100730/777736602.html?.v=1
- Telefónica’s Net Profit up 9.4% to 3,775 Million Euros in 1H10 (+16% in 2Q10) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:31AMMADRID--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During the first half of the year, earnings per share increases by 10.1% yoy and the company reiterates its short (2010) and medium-term guidance (2012) as well as its shareholder remuneration commitment through increasing dividend payments Stepping up the pace: Consolidated revenue rose 5.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2010 to 29,053 million euros, with solid ...
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100729005634/en
- FOREX-Euro dips vs yen on Japan exporter selling Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:30PMFOREX-Euro dips vs yen on Japan exporter selling
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/07/28/forex-euro-dips-vs-yen-japan-exporter-selling/
- Sanusi: No Cause for Alarm on National Economy Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:19PMGovernor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday did a critical review of the national economy at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and concluded that there was no cause for alarm.
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=179484
- New Zealand rates seen at 3.5% by year end- Reuters poll Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:13PMA Reuters poll of 17 analysts and economists has the RBNZ raising rates by 25 bps in September and again once thereafter with rates reaching 3.5% (currently 3%) by the end of the year.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=60cbad3f-20db-4dc2-b4ba-ac08654b19cf
- Curb grey traffic, channelise forex deals via SBP: government making it mandatory for cellular companies Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:38PMISLAMABAD (July 29 2010): The government is reportedly making it mandatory for the cellular companies to procure systems to curb grey traffic and channelisation of monetary transaction with foreign operations through the State Bank of Pakistan, official sources told Business Recorder . Incoming international telephony traffic generates a financial premium over the cost of conveying and ...
http://www.brecorder.com/index.php?id=1085205&currPageNo=1&query=&search=&term=&supDate=
- NZ raises rates by 25bps: Buy the rumour, sell the fact Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:58PMAs we reported yesterday, a Bloomberg survey of 14 economists unanimously predicted this mornings 25 bps rate rise to 3.00%. The NZD/USD fell 70 pips immediately after the announcement and has been unchanged for the last hour at .7210. AUD/NZD is back above hourly resistance at 1.2350.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=0b2e9f4f-f453-4330-a7a1-da475a69e37c
- Dollar Climbs for the First time in Four Days but Underlying Sentiment Trends are Still Flat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:46PM• Dollar Climbs for the First time in Four Days but Underlying Sentiment Trends are Still Flat • Euro Rallies against the Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen as Consumer Lending Conditions Improve • British Pound Rallies after Retail Sales Report Supports Positive Growth Trends into 3Q • Australian Dollar Traders Still Heavily Invested in Rate Speculation and Inflation Pressures • Japanese Yen Tumbles ...
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100727/1785824660.html?.v=1
- New Zealand expected to raise rates again tomorrow Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:13PMThe 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=6a8a814e-2f0f-4a47-aba5-c421af1a55e6
- Currency ETFs: A Better Way to Play the BRIC? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:27AMHere are some opportunities to access high growth.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/07/27/currency-etfs-a-better-way-to-play-the-bric.aspx
- Ringgit rises marginally on short-covering Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:26PMTHE ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar yesterday on slight short covering activities. However, the market remained cautious against the backdrop of discouraging external factors.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/22rggit/Article/
- Ringgit rises marginally on short-covering Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:24AMRINGGIT THE ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar yesterday on slight short covering activities. However, the market remained cautious against the backdrop of discouraging external factors. The ringgit ended at 3.2070/2120 from 3.2135/2165 on Wednesday. US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said he was prepared to increase stimulus measures and said the economic outlook was ...
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/22rggit/Article/
- CORRECTED - FOREX-Dlr hit as European data boosts risk taking Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:41AM(Corrects 2nd and 15th pars to make clear seven-month low in dollar/yen was hit last week)
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100722/tbs-markets-forex-7318940.html
- US dollar eases against rupee Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:55AMMumbai, July 22 (PTI) The US dollar eased against the rupee at Rs 47.12/13 per dollar but the Pound Sterling finished slightly higher at Rs 72.00/02 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market here today.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/810267_US-dollar-eases-against-rupee
- Bernanke says Fed to act if U.S. recovery stalls Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:04AMBy Pedro da Costa and Glenn Somerville
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100722/tbs-business-us-usa-fed-bernanke-7318940.html
- Bernanke says Fed to act if U.S. recovery stalls Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe Federal Reserve stands ready to ease monetary policy further if the budding U.S. economic recovery withers, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, describing the outlook as "unusually uncertain."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100722/bs_nm/us_usa_fed_bernanke_6
- PRODUCT PROFILE Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:50PMThe Federal Reserve stands ready to ease monetary policy further if the budding US economic recovery withers, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has said, describing the outlook as "unusually uncertain."
http://www.businessworld.ie/livenews.htm?a=2636881;s=rollingnews.htm
- MONEY & BANKING Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:45AMFINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: HDFC Bank net up 34% on higher credit growth Net interest margin seen stable this year: Sukthankar.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/07/20/06hdline.htm
- Kiwi expected to slip further Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:06AMThe New Zealand dollar slipped across a range of currencies, as investors again lost their appetite for risk.As local trading closed yesterday, the kiwi had fallen to US70.67c from US70.94c at 8am, continuing its retreat after...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10659915&ref=rss
- Kiwi slips on risk aversion Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:23AMThe New Zealand dollar slipped across a range of currencies, as investors again lost their appetite for risk.As the local trading session closed the kiwi had lost ground to US70.67c from US70.94c at 8am, continuing its retreat...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personal-finance/news/article.cfm?c_id=12&objectid=10659900&ref=rss
- USD Graphic Rewind 07.19 Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:40PM USD INDEX GRAPHIC REWIND The dollar index got a much needed lift on Friday after being brutally beaten down for most of the week following some weak US data propping safe haven flows.
http://biz.yahoo.com/fxcm/100719/1344435008.html?.v=1
- Re drops; bonds flat Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:07PMThe rupee on Friday lost 17 paise against the dollar due to renewed demand for the US currency from banks and importers.
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Re-drops-bonds-flat/647574/
- Ringgit eases against greenback Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:54AMTHE ringgit closed lower against the greenback yesterday supported by weak US data and speculation that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates near zero, a dealer said.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/ringlo/Article/
- FOREX: Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:10AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback Friday supported by weak US data and speculation that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates near zero, a dealer said.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=514143
- Forex: EUR recovering bullish tone across the board Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After being mostly lower through the Asian session, the Euro is picking up upside momentum as European markets gear up for the last trading day of the week.
http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=d4d41c8e-c232-474e-bad4-9f177dd4b348
- PAKISTAN - Market factors to watch - July 14 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:00PMKARACHI, July 14 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100714/tbs-pakistan-factors-b8dd11d.html
- Global stocks rally on earnings Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:31PMBy Walter Brandimarte
http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=reutersnews&articleid=TRE66C674&feed=Bus&action=article
- Global stocks rally on earnings Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe euro hit a two-month high against the dollar on Tuesday as Greece successfully returned to the capital markets while stocks rallied for the sixth straight session following a strong start for the U.S. earnings season.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100713/tbs-uk-markets-global-4210405.html
- GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro hits 2-month high, stocks rally on earnings Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:18PM* Euro jumps as Greece returns to capital markets
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100713/tbs-markets-global-7318940.html
- FOREX: Ringgit Likely To Remain Firm Against US Dollar Next Week Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 10:27PMKUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to remain firm against the greenback next week after an interest rate hike and amid a return to risk aversion by investors, dealers said.
http://www.bernama.com/finance/news.php?id=512401
