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EUR/USD hits fresh six-week highs, as demand for US dollar as a safe-haven decreased

December 9, 2013 1:27 pm
The euro advanced to the strongest level against the US dollar, as Fridays better-than-expected labor market data fueled risk appetite, making the demand for safe-haven currencies like the US dollar less attractive. Meanwhile, released economic indicators in Germany and the Euro zone showed an uneven economic recovery in the 17-nations common area. Having hit the […] Read more

USD/JPY hovers near 6/1-2 month highs on Japanese economy outlook

December 9, 2013 8:41 am
The yen fell against the US dollar as the Japanese economy slowed its growth in the third quarter. USD/JPY hit a session high at 103.18 at 08:18 GMT, gaining 0.31% on a daily basis. Support was likely to be received at December 6th low, 101.72, while resistance was to be encountered at December 3rd high, […] Read more

AUD/USD slips on growth speculation

December 9, 2013 8:09 am
Australian dollar lost ground against its US counterpart on Monday on speculation that Australias economic growth may be lagged in comparison with growth US economy has recently demonstrated. AUD/USD slipped to a session low at 0.9074 at 7:25 GMT, after which consolidation followed at 0.9079, losing 0.27% for the day. Support was likely to be […] Read more

Outlook for USD/CHF pair during the upcoming week

December 8, 2013 1:14 pm
US dollar retreated to lows unseen in six weeks against the Swiss franc on Friday, despite the optimistic employment data, released out of the United States. USD/CHF reached a session low at 0.8913 at 20:30 GMT, also the pairs lowest point since October 25th, after which it closed at 0.8920 on Friday, falling 0.52% on […] Read more

USD/JPY soars over 1% on Friday following upbeat US employment data

December 7, 2013 4:30 pm
US dollar sharply gained ground and preserved its advance against the Japanese yen during the late phase of US session on Friday, after reports showed an outstanding data regarding non-farm payrolls and consumer confidence in the United States. USD/JPY rose to a session high at 102.96 at 19:25 GMT, after which the pair closed at […] Read more

Outlook for USD/CAD cross during the upcoming week

December 7, 2013 3:12 pm
The loonie, as the Canadian dollar is known, declined for a third week against its US counterpart, after BoCs announcement that interest rates may stay lower for a prolonged period of time, in contrast with the Feds decision to let borrowing costs rise by cutting its bond-purchasing program “in the coming months”. Having hit a […] Read more

USD/CAD snaps daily advances after hitting highs unseen in 3/1-2 years

December 6, 2013 3:04 pm
USD/CAD snapped a multi-year high to trade little changed on brightened US economy outlook. Meanwhile, the Canadian indicators, pressured the earlier advances. Having hit a session high at 1.0707 at 13:30 GMT, the highest since May 2010, USD/CAD traded little changed. The pair traded at 1.0658 at 14:47 GMT. Support was likely to be received […] Read more

EUR/USD trades little changed after touching 5-week highs yesterday

December 6, 2013 12:54 pm
Having hit a 5-week high on Thursday, today the euro traded little changed against the US dollar. EUR/USD traded at 1.3671 by 12:53 GMT, gaining 0.01% on a daily basis. Support was likely to be received at December 5th low, 1.3544, while resistance was to be encountered at October 31st high, 1.3738. The German Economy […] Read more

GBP/USD advances after HBOS Housing Prices report

December 6, 2013 10:34 am
The sterling advanced against the US dollar, after the HBOS reported its Housing Prices index, amid growing inflationary expectations. GBP/USD reached a session high at 1.6360 at 10:21 GMT, gaining 0.21% for the day, having hit on Monday 1.6442, the highest level in 27 months. Support was likely to be received at December 5th low, […] Read more