Currencies: Euro up to 2-month high vs. dollar after Trichet (at MarketWatch)
The dollar reacts to European Central Bank and Bank of England decisions to stand pat on interest rates. us.rd.yahoo.com |
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ higher but gives up early gains; bonds firm (at Reuters)
* C$ at C$1.0438 per US$, or 95.80 U.S. cents * Bonds prices firm across curve TORONTO, July 21 - The Canadian dollar was slightly higher against the U.S. currency at midday on Wednesday, but well off a near one-week high, as it retreated with weakening equities and declining oil prices. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currencies: Yen rises after BOJ s special easing disappoints (at MarketWatch)
Japan s yen erased its early losses against major rivals Monday, after an emergency easing by the Bank of Japan failed to stem the currency s strength for long. us.rd.yahoo.com |
EUR/USD: Trading the U. of Michigan Confidence Survey
[DailyFX] - Consumer sentiment in the world’s largest economy is expected to improve for the second consecutive month in September, and the data is likely to spark increased volatility in the U.S. dollar as investors weigh the outlook for future growth. finance.yahoo.com |
EUR/USD Presents Scalping Opportunity Ahead of G-20
The EUR/USD has started to quiet as caution reigns ahead of the G-20 meetings, as the developing currency war will be the main topic. Although progress on the issue isn’t expected the gathering could be the first step toward a global effort to bring exchange rates in balance which could impact direction to start next week. finance.yahoo.com |