The Russian ruble advanced today as traders returned to riskier assets, suggesting that they still hope for a positive outcome of the talks about raising the US debt ceiling. Investors have started to shun higher-yielding currencies as the threat of default was nearing, but it looks like they became optimistic yet again. There are not many market participants who actually believe that a catastrophe will happen and this helps […]
Read moreThe Great Britain pound edged higher today after employment data pleasantly surprised traders, adding to signs of sustainable recovery in the UK economy that has suffered from a period of recession previously. Claims for unemployment benefits fell by 41,700 in August from June. Analysts have predicted a drop by 24,300. The unemployment rate stayed at 7.7 percent. Today’s report followed yesterday’s positive data about growth of consumer and house prices. GBP/USD […]
Read moreIt’s been a bumpy ride for everyone involved in the politicking surrounding the current budget situation in the United States. Greenback is once again edging out its major counterparts as hopes for a deal rise a little bit after being dashed earlier. There’s been something of a cycle during the last couple of days. There is hope for a debt deal, followed by disappointment when talks fall apart. Indeed, that cycle has been […]
Read moreEuro might struggling a little bit against the greenback still, but the 17-nation currency is hoping to see some improvement in the near future. The latest ZEW reading is at its highest point since April 2010, prompting hopes in a possible economic recovery for the eurozone. Projections that Germany will continue to see economic improvement are providing some hope for the eurozone as a whole, especially since the latest data indicates that investor […]
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