UFXBank Daily News: USD falls against most major currencies

Posted by admin on October 5, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading,  the US Dollar fell against most major currencies after Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, said that the central bank is ready do more to boost the economy. Bernanke is struggling to find ways to reduce unemployment, which is stuck at 9 percent and avert a second recession in three years after deploying unconventional stimulus tools. The US Dollar fell despite speculation that signs of economic slowdown will compel the European Central Bank to increase monetary stimulus at its meeting tomorrow. Wall Street closed positive as the NASDAQ rose by 2.95% and the Dow Jones rose 1.44% due to a report that European Union officials were examining ways to coordinate the recapitalization of banks and valuations at the cheapest level since 2009. Crude oil jumped for the first day in four by 2.00 and closed at $77.70 a barrel. Gold (XAU) fell by 1.86%, closing at $1,630 an ounce. Today, the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change is expected to grow by 76K vs. 91K previously, the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI is expected to show 53.0 vs. 53.3 previously and Crude Oil Inventories are expected to grow by 1.0M vs. 1.9M previously.

Euro (EUR)–The Euro bounced off an 8 month low, finishing higher at 1.3290, amid speculation that Europe will recapitalize its banks to tame a debt crisis which threatens to curb economic growth. The Euro held its ground, despite Moody’s announcement about downgrading Italy’s government bond rating by three notches, from AA2 to A2, which meant that Italy’s credit rating was cut for the first time in almost two decades. There is concern that the government will struggle to reduce the region’s second-largest debt amid chronically weak growth.  Trading below the resistance level of 1.3480 will keep the momentum of the pair negative, but if the pair breaks above this resistance level, it may reach the 1.4060 level again. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3144 and with a high of 1.3368. Today, Retail Sales are expected to decline by -0.20% vs. 0.30% previously.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3290

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound strengthened against the Greenback as the Euro-region debt crisis stoked demand for comparatively safer assets and investors wait to hear whether the Bank of England will announce further monetary stimulus to revive the economy tomorrow. The trend for the pair remains bearish if it maintains its resistance level of 1.5730, but if the pair breaks that resistance it may reach the 1.5950 level again. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5420 and with a high of 1.5582. Today, the Current Account is expected to decline by -10.4B vs. -9.4B previously, the Services PMI is expected to show 50.6 vs. 51.1 previously and the final GDP is expected to grow by 0.2% as previously.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5435

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The US Dollar traded unchanged against the Japanese Yen after the pair did not succeed to break it resistance level of 77.00. Technically, trading below the 76.80 level will keep the trend bearish and the pair may test its support of 76.30. Today, no economic data is expected.

USD/JPY – Last: 76.70

Canadian Dollar (CAD) – The Canadian Dollar fell on concern that the global economy is weakening after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. central bank stands ready to take additional steps to boost growth. The trend for the pair will continue to remain bullish if the pair maintains its support level of 1.0350. Today, no economic data is expected.

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0550

UFXBank Daily News: USD Rises Against All Other Majors

Posted by admin on September 12, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD)

In forex trading, the Dollar gained across the board as the Debt Crisis in Greece and Juergen Stark’s, a member of the Executive Board, quit from his ECB post over the bank’s purchases of bonds pushed investors for risk aversion and favored the greenback. The Stock Markets reacted sharply negative as the Dow Jones was crushed by -2.69% and the NASDAQ lost -2.42%. Crude oil declined by -2% and closed at $87.20 a barrel. Gold (XAU) has slightly strengthened by 0.1% and closed at $1,859.50 an ounce. No economic news is expected to be published today.

Euro (EUR)

The Euro was crushed against the US Dollar on speculation that the ECB will cut interest rates based on the fact that the region’s debt crisis is worsening and increasing interest rates is not seen as an option in the midterm. Breaking the next support level of 1.3640 might push the pair lower to the 1.34 zones; otherwise a rebound to the 1.38 areas might be seen. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3626 and with a high of 1.3936. Today, no major economic news is expected to be published.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3593

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound buckled under the buying pressure of the US Dollar and fell below the 1.59 zones. The disappointing data of the PPI Input came out at -1.9% worse than the expected -1.6%. Breaking the next support level of 1.5830 might push the pair lower to the 1.56 zones; otherwise a rebound to the 1.6 areas might be seen. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5842 and with a high of 1.5989. Today, no economic news is expected to be published.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5858

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen weakened against the US Dollar as a positive US Dollar trend caused the Yen to be less attractive to traders. The USD/JPY’s trend is positive above the 77.00 areas; the next resistance point on the daily chart lies at the 77.75 levels. When the pair breaches this level a long position will be preferred. Overall, the USD/JPY traded with a low of 77.08 and with a high of 77.84. Today, no economic news is expected to be published.

USD/JPY-Last: 77.48

Canadian dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar fell for the second day versus the US Dollar as the Stock Markets dropped and led investors to stick with the US Dollar as a refuge. The disappointing economic data in Canada (published as the Employment Change) came out at -5.5k worse, than the expected 24.2k also supported the greenback. Holding above the support level of 0.9940 might push the pair back to parity. Overall, the USD/CAD traded with a low of 0.9867 and with a high of 0.9977.  Today, no economic news is expected to be published.

USD/CAD – Last: 0.9982

UFXBank Daily News: Gold Jumps by 3.20%, Closes at $1,885

Posted by admin on September 5, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US dollar strengthened against most of the major currencies on speculation that European nations will struggle to contain the region’s debt crisis. This spurred demand for the world’s reserve currency. In addition, Payrolls were unchanged last month, the weakest reading since September 2010, after a gain of 85,000 in July that was less than initially estimated. This is further evidence that the economy is very close to stalling if not having stalled. The US jobless rate held at 9.1% as American employers became less confident in the strength of an economic recovery. The present economic condition spurred President Barack Obama to make plans to address a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8 to unveil economic proposals, including tax breaks to spur hiring and more spending on infrastructure. The Stock markets closed negative as the Dow Jones fell by 2.20% and the NASDAQ lost 2.58%. The main reason is because of Friday’s poor economic data. Crude oil fell for a second day by 3.4%, closing at $88.90 a barrel on concern that the U.S. and Chinese economies are weakening, which indicates that fuel demand will falter in the world’s two biggest crude-consuming nations. Gold (XAU) jumped by 3.20%, closing at $1,885 an ounce as concern about a global economic slowdown boosted demand for a haven. Today, no economic data is expected due to the Labor Day holiday.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro fell to a three-week low against the U.S. Dollar on concern that European nations will struggle to contain the region’s debt crisis. In addition, an election loss for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party in her home state added to concern that the opposition is growing to bailouts for debt-saddled European nations. Trading below the resistance level of 1.4240 will keep the momentum negative for the pair, but if the pair breaks above this resistance level, it may reach the 1.4350 levels again. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4135 and with a high of 1.4314. Today, the Retail Sales are expected to decline from 0.7% to 0.1%.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.4170

British Pound (GBP) – The Pound fell against the greenback after the pair didn’t succeed to break the resistance level at 1.6250. The trend for the pair remains bearish if the pair maintains its resistance level of 1.6250, but if the pair will breaks that resistance, it may reach 1.6320. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6131 and with a high of 1.6253. Today, the Services PMI is expected to come out at 54.3 vs. 55.4 previously.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.6170

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Dollar strengthened a bit against the Yen after Minister Jun Azumi said yesterday on public broadcaster NHK’s “Sunday Debate” program that Japan will take decisive action against speculative moves in the foreign- exchange markets if needed. If the USD/JPY pair succeeds to break the resistance level of 77.20 it may bring the pair to the 78.00 resistances once again. Today, no economic data is expected.

USD/JPY-Last: 76.70

Canadian dollar (CAD) – The Canadian Dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart on concern that the global economy may lapse into another recession, dimming prospects for the nation’s export of raw materials. The trend for the pair will continue to be bullish if the pair maintains the support level of 0.9840. Today, Canadian banks will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

USD/CAD – Last: 0.9870