| Crude prices rise as the dollar weakens (AP) The effect of the weak dollar is again pushing oil prices higher in the face of little demand for energy and huge surpluses of crude. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Counting Coins to Count Rome’s Population Two researchers have tried to resolve fluctuations in census figures using unusual data: numbers of recovered coin hoards. nytimes.com |
Dollar pushes higher as stocks slump (CNNMoney.com) The dollar rose Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global economy boosted demand for the U.S. currency as a safe haven. us.rd.yahoo.com |
USD/CHF Classical (Daily FX) USD/CHF: The break back above 1.0340 in the previous week has been a critical development which now greatly increases the likelihood of a material shift in the structure in favor of additional USD gains over the coming weeks and months. us.rd.yahoo.com |
EUR/USD Consolidation Offers Scalping Opportunity (Daily FX) The EUR/USD has started to trade sideways despite the prevailing risk aversion making it a target for scalpers. President Obama’s proposal to limit the size and amount of risk taking for U.S. banks has created a level of uncertainty that has sparked a flight to safety. us.rd.yahoo.com |