EUR/USD was falling today and accelerated its decline after the Bank of England had announced a massive stimulus package. (Event A on the chart.) Yet the currency pair has reversed its movement later and is now trading not far from the opening level. Initial jobless claims rose a bit from 266k to 269k last week. Analysts had anticipated them to stay little changed at 265k. (Event B on the chart.) Factory […]
Read moreThe Australian dollar moved higher during today’s trading session even though Australia’s retail sales missed analysts’ estimates. Retail sales rose by just 0.1% in June from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Market participants were counting on at least 0.3% growth. The Aussie was rising despite the disappointing report but halted its rally after the Bank of England had announced its stimulus package. Nevertheless, the currency is […]
Read moreThe Great Britain pound dropped today after the Bank of England cut its interest rates, expanded its stimulus program, and lowered the growth forecast. The BoE made a big announcement of additional stimulus package today: At its meeting ending 3 August 2016, the MPC voted for a package of measures designed to provide additional support to growth and to achieve a sustainable return of inflation to the target. This package comprises: a 25 basis point […]
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