Articles by: Brian McColl

USD/CHF went on lower levels as investors took their gains

USD/CHF pair lowered during Monday trade session, as investors preferred to take their profits, after the expansion the US dollar had shown recently and in expectation of short-term exit of FEDs easing program. The cross stood at 0.9676 during this mornings session in Europe, which was the lowest value for the session. Support levels were […] Read more

High inflation in UK in foreseeable perspective?

Ernst & Young gave a warning on Monday, that inflation rate in United Kingdom could climb during summer period and remain above the targeted level of 2% in foreseeable perspective. An economic forecasting group, the ITEM club, announced that high inflation could remain a permanent fixture of countrys economy. According to clubs report, consumer price […] Read more

Japanese yen rose as concerns of negative influence by losses appeared

Japanese yen moved upwards against most of the major currencies after Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari stated that further currency losses would have a potential negative effect on households. Bloomberg reported, that yen currency jumped off from more than four year low versus US dollar, after Akira Amari expressed his concerns about a speculation, that […] Read more

Euro reached a 2013 low against the US dollar

The euro currency sunk to 1 year low versus the US dollar at 1.2815, after Benoit Coeure, European Central Bank board member, confirmed that the bank was on a research for further strengthening of the real economy lending, especially the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector. It was reported that probably ECB would stick to […] Read more

Euro zone’s Construction Output sunk again

Earlier today was reported, that construction sector in the single currency zone continued to contract for the fifth month in a row. It turned out to be the most prolonged decline in economic activity in the region since World War II. Published official data showed, that Construction Output sunk by 1.7% during March, deepening compared […] Read more

Philadelphia FED Index dropped into negativity

According to official data, published earlier today, business activity amongst the Philadelphia manufacturers declined during May. Philadelphia index sunk to -5.2 points during May, while a month ago the reading showed +1.3 points. Results stated, that most of the featured companies gave negative forecasts about future development of their business. Experts estimated the value to […] Read more