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Yen bounces as Abe voices concern about recent weakness

Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 09:08 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The US dollar edged close to its four-year peak versus a basket of major currencies on Wednesday as US strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria sparked safe-haven buying....

Better than expected China’s factory activity lifts the Aussie

Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 08:54 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Yesterday Wall Street closed in the red on profits taking after China said it would not boost stimulus and unexpectedly weak homesales figures in August. Japanese markets were closed for a public...

Precious metals suffer from dollar’s strength

Monday, 22 September 2014, 08:43 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Asian bourses are losing steam just like Wall Street on Friday which closed mostly flat, the Nikkei lost 0.76% over the trading session....

Scottish voters reject independence, pound soars higher

Friday, 19 September 2014, 09:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The British pound soared overnight as the “No” vote won the Scottish independence election. British Prime Minister David Cameron rejoiced on Friday morning saying the debate had been “settled for a...

Not much change from the Fed; Markets focus on GBP and the Euro

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 09:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Yesterday US equities managed to close into positive territory once again, after the Fed indicated that it would end QE by October and reiterated the statement that it would not hike rates for a...

US Dollar holds tight after yesterday’s late setback

Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 09:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

US equities closed in positive territory yesterday lifted by a feeling that the Fed may not rush to lift rates, following comments suggesting that the Fed may not in the end engage in the much awaited...

Dollar strength takes breather ahead of FOMC

Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 08:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Dollar strength eased slightly on Tuesday as forex investors weighed on the possible outcome from the Federal Reserve’s two-day FOMC meeting which starts today....

Volatility expected ahead of key event risks this week

Monday, 15 September 2014, 09:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Forex traders face a pretty crucial week as we look onto key event risks later this week. The British pound looks onto CPI data on Tuesday, a piece of data that has a huge relevance considering that...

The dollar seems unstoppable

Friday, 12 September 2014, 09:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Yesterday, Wall Street session was rather mixed but the day ended on a recovery as the market seemed driven by optimism. The Asian session was rather mixed too due to poor credit data in August on the...

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