Day: February 7, 2012

February 7
2012

Aussie Jumps to Six-Month Record as Stevens Surprises Traders

The Australian dollar climbed today, erasing yesterday’s losses versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen and reaching the highest level in six months against the greenback, after the Reserve Bank of Australia surprised Forex traders by keeping its interest rates unchanged. The Australian currency was falling yesterday as a report showed that retail sales fell 0.1 percent (on a seasonally adjusted basis) in December from November. Another reason for the drop was a deteriorating […]

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February 7
2012

Aussie Finds Support in Forex Trading

Aussie is finding support in forex trading today as Forex traders scramble to make up for the fact that they had priced in a 0.25% cut to the interest rate. Instead of cutting, though, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates steady at 4.25%. The central bank considers the economic progress Down Under to be sufficient to allow for yields to remain higher. Aussie’s support is mostly against the US dollar, though, and even then the currency […]

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February 7
2012

Euro Holds Steady as Traders Await News from Greece

Euro is holding steady right now as Forex traders wait for news about what’s next for Greece. Financial markets around the world are waiting to see whether or not Greece will accept the austerity measures that are required for a bailout. If Greece accepts, 130 billion euros will be offered and the country will avoid default. If Greece refuses the austerity measures, it could mean a default — […]

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