Forex Market Commentary
Dollar Surges on U.S Jobless Claims
By FXCompass — Thursday, 22 April 2010
Initial jobless claims decreased by 27K to 456K last week. The figure is slightly higher than expectations; analysts predicted a drop to 452K. The data could not wash off the risk-aversion sentiment which continued to damage sensitive currencies in the forex market.
Risk Aversion Spreads on the Forex Market after U.S Data
By FXCompass — Friday, 16 April 2010
A wave of negative sentiment washed the forex market on Friday following the release of a mixed set of economical data and pressure from equities.
Beige Book Shows Signs of Improvement in the U.S. Economy
By FXCompass — Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The Federal Reserve Beige Book used by the FOMC to help make monetary policy decisions noted signs of improving economical activity on Wednesday.
Currencies Directionless after U.S Data/Bernanke
By FXCompass — Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The dollar remained within a tight range against other currencies after the release of March’s U.S Retail Sales and CPI data.
Stocks Rise Despite Lower GDP, USD Drops
By FXCompass — Friday, 26 March 2010
Stocks rose sharply on Friday despite a lower revision of U.S. GDP. The 2009 fourth quarter Final GBP came out at 5.6%, 0.3% lower than forecasted a month ago.
Bernanke Not Yet Ready to Raise Interest Rate
By FXCompass — Thursday, 25 March 2010
Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke announced that the economy is not ready yet for a rate hike in a testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, on Thursday.
U.S Existing Home Sales Fell Slightly
By FXCompass — Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The National Association of Realtors announced a third consecutive decrease in U.S. Existing Home Sales on Tuesday. Sales tumbled by 0.6% to 5.02 million in February from 5.05 million in January.
Health Stocks Ease Euro Selling
By FXCompass — Monday, 22 March 2010
After starting the week under heavy selling pressure, the euro found some relief during the New York session when health stocks surged amid the new U.S. healthcare legislation.
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