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...
Cable lifted as “No” campaign takes the lead at the indicative polls
Thursday, 11 September 2014, 09:22
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
As a preliminary gauge of sentiment we see that the US equities staged a rebound after the losses made Tuesday. Major Asian equity indices were mostly weaker but the Japanese Nikkei was the exception...