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EUR/USD overlooked Bernanke’s statement

May 22, 2013 4:16 pm
The euro registered a sharp jump against US dollar during early American session, reaching 1.2998, highest value for todays trade, after which lost gained positions, falling down to 1.2862. Major reason was FED Chairman Ben Bernankes testimony earlier today, as he remarked FED could not tighten easing policy yet. EUR/USD was expected to receive support […] Read more

Bernanke announced it was too soon to tighten purchasing policy

May 22, 2013 3:07 pm
FED Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed his support of the continuing economic easing policy in his speech at FEDs May meeting today. According to his statement, such course had been favorable for US Economy, but he also warned that Federal Reserve Bank could not compensate negative influence, imposed by federal budget restraints. Bernanke announced that while […] Read more

Euro advanced to two-year high versus Swiss franc after Thomas Jordan statement

May 22, 2013 12:46 pm
EUR/CHF pair advanced to two-year high during Wednesday trade session, after Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan announced that SNB would stick to EUR/CHF cap at 1.2000 and the possibility of negative interest rates if that was necessary. The pair hit 1.2614 during afternoon session in Europe, which was highest value since May 20th […] Read more

EUR/USD gained ground ahead of Bernanke testimony on economy

May 22, 2013 12:11 pm
During Wednesday European session the euro gained positions versus US dollar as markets focused on FED chairman Ben Bernanke statement at the U.S. Joint Economic Committee today. The pair traded above 1.2900, as during the early hours of European trade session EUR/USD increased to 1.2939, and during the afternoon phase of the session reached 1.2957. […] Read more

EUR/GBP pair at 1 month high after crucial UK data

May 22, 2013 9:55 am
Euro currency registered an expansion against the British pound on Wednesday trade session to one month high after official data from UK showed that Retail Sales sunk during April. EUR/GBP pair rose to 0.8578 during European session, highest value since April 22nd. EUR/GBP was expected to receive support at 0.8513, lowest value for current session, […] Read more

British pound declined sharply against US dollar on weak UK retail sales data

May 22, 2013 8:54 am
Minutes ago was reported that Retail Sales in United Kingdom registered a drop by 1.3% during April on a monthly basis, distancing from estimated value for a 0.1% increase and further deteriorating in comparison with official data during previous month, which showed a decline by 0.6%. GBP/USD pair erased earlier gains and dropped sharply from […] Read more

Mark Carney remarked Europe was in need of crucial reforms

May 22, 2013 8:21 am
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney stated on Tuesday, that Europe could be up against stagnation, unless it embarks on big reforms and follows Japans current policy to boost economic growth. Carney said that recession in Europe was held back by fiscal austerity, thin credit policy and low confidence. Carney, who is expected to take […] Read more

Japan’s trade balance deficit rose during April

May 22, 2013 7:29 am
It was reported earlier today, that deficit on Japans Trade Balance widened during April, as import grew at a higher rate than export. Deficit figure rose to 880 billion JPY during April from 364 billion JPY during the preceding month. It became clear that export rose below expectations by 3.8% annually, while import exceeded estimates […] Read more

EUR/USD pair steady before Bernanke testimony

May 22, 2013 7:01 am
EUR/USD cross remained almost without change during early European session on Wednesday, as markets await the economic testimony of FED Chairman Ben Bernanke today. The pair reached 1.2939 during Asian session, highest value since May 15th, after which the euro positioned itself versus US dollar at 1.2911-1.2920 levels. Support was likely to be received at […] Read more