Day: June 12, 2015

June 12
2015

Dollar Halts Rally Despite Supportive Fundamentals

The US dollar has received support from domestic macroeconomic reports that led to a rally yesterday. Today, the currency halted its advance even though fundamentals continued to be supportive for the greenback. With positive economic indicators, including rising retail sales and the improving consumer sentiment, the dollar had reasonable support. Additionally, the currency is bolstered by speculations that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates as soon as September. Yet […]

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June 12
2015

Dollar Pares Gains Despite Supportive Data

The dollar pared its initial gains versus the euro today even though US economic data continued to be supportive for the greenback. The euro still remained under pressure as talks between Greece and its creditors continue as the deadline for debt repayment nears. PPI rose 0.5% in May, a bit more than had been predicted by analysts (0.4%). The index dropped by 0.4% in April. (Event A on the chart.) Michigan Sentiment Index edged up […]

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