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AUD/USD: Where next after the collapse? A look at the big levels

AUD/USD: Where next after the collapse? A look at the big levels

May 18, 2013 18:22
The Aussie crashed against the US dollar. It lost the long term range, the parity line and then the uptrend support line that accompanied it since mid 2011. Where is it headed...

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EUR/USD Forecast May 20-24

EUR/USD Forecast May 20-24

May 18, 2013 15:00
EUR/USD suffered a second week of significant falls after euro-zone figures disappointed and the dollar kept advancing. Is the pair ready to recover or are we going to see...
  • Forex Weekly Outlook May 20-24
    Forex Weekly Outlook May 20-24
    The US dollar had another impressive week, making significant gains against many currencies. A rate decision in...
    on May 17, 2013 15:21
  • GBP/USD Outlook May 13-17
    GBP/USD Outlook May 13-17
    GBP/USD dropped sharply late in the week, as the pair lost over two cents. The pair closed the week at 1.5353....
    on May 12, 2013 15:10
  • USD/JPY Outlook May 13-17
    USD/JPY Outlook May 13-17
    USD/JPY was the big star of the week, finally breaking the 100 line and with a big blast. Is the road open to 105,...
    on May 12, 2013 11:48

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AUD/USD Forecast May 13-17

AUD/USD Forecast May 13-17

May 12, 2013 12:01
The Australian dollar took a tumble, losing close to three cents against the US dollar this week. The pair dipped below the parity level, before closing at 1.0021. This...
  • USD/CAD Outlook May 13-17
    USD/CAD Outlook May 13-17
    USD/CAD was already very close to the parity line, but retreated on the dollar storm. Manufacturing Sales and inflation...
    on May 12, 2013 11:22
  • USD/CAD Outlook May 6-10
    USD/CAD Outlook May 6-10
    The Canadian dollar rocked and rolled on international events, and now local events will move the loonie. Housing...
    on May 5, 2013 19:28
  • AUD/USD Forecast May 6-10
    AUD/USD Forecast May 6-10
    The Australian dollar showed some movement, but was almost unchanged at the end of the week. AUD closed at 1.0315. This...
    on May 5, 2013 12:13

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Russian Spring: Insight into the Latest FX Regulation Developments in the Country

Russian Spring: Insight into the Latest FX Regulation Developments in the Country

May 16, 2013 16:20
Guest post by Maria Nikolova, ForexBrokerz.com The Russian Forex industry has been a grey area in terms of state regulation for some 20 years, despite the booming growth...

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AUD/USD: Where next after the collapse? A look at the big levels

AUD/USD: Where next after the collapse? A look at the big levels

The Aussie crashed against the US dollar. It lost the long term range, the parity line and then the uptrend support line that accompanied it since mid 2011. Where is it headed now? Some think it could fall as low as 0.60. Here’s a view at the levels lost and the big levels ahead. The

EUR/USD Forecast May 20-24

EUR/USD Forecast May 20-24

EUR/USD suffered a second week of significant falls after euro-zone figures disappointed and the dollar kept advancing. Is the pair ready to recover or are we going to see more drops? Flash PMI’s and German Ifo Business Climate are the highlights of this week. Here is an outlook for the main events and an updated

An end to QE and what it means for Forex

An end to QE and what it means for Forex

Central banks through measures such as quantitative easing managed to stave off a global financial collapse and a repeat of the great depression, but unwinding these policies is likely to unleash a new wave of volatility in currency and asset markets. On Thursday May 16, the IMF in its Global Financial Stability Report and World

US Consumer Sentiment Leaps – USD/JPY Breaches 103, EUR/USD Dips Below 1.28

US Consumer Sentiment Leaps – USD/JPY Breaches 103, EUR/USD Dips Below 1.28

US Consumer exceeded expectations and this triggers a fresh wave of USD strength. The Reuters / University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment for the month of May jumped from 76.4 to 83.7 points, significantly above expectations for a score of 77.9 points. The Conditions Index rose to 97.5 points, exceeding predictions for 89.9 points. The

Forex Weekly Outlook May 20-24

Forex Weekly Outlook May 20-24

The US dollar had another impressive week, making significant gains against many currencies. A rate decision in Japan, Ben Bernanke’s testimony, the FOMC Meeting Minutes, and the German Ifo Business Climate are the top events on our calendar. Here is an outlook on the main market movers awaiting us this week. The dollar’s strength came

EUR/USD breaks lower – lowest in 6 weeks – 4 reasons

EUR/USD breaks lower – lowest in 6 weeks – 4 reasons

EUR/USD finally broke out of range, and it is to the downside: the pair is now trading at 1.2822, falling below the previous lows of 1.2842. The move came on top of no particular fresh news, but the euro certainly has reasons to fall. Here are 4 reasons and the next lines: EUR/USD is at

USD/CAD Extends Gains as Canada Nears Deflation

USD/CAD Extends Gains as Canada Nears Deflation

Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.2%. It was expected to remain flat in April after rising 0.2% in March. Year over year, inflation stands at only 0.4%, lower than 0.6% expected. Core CPI, which is more important from the central bank, also fell short of expectations by rising by only 0.1%. It was

EUR/USD Hit by Double Negative Talk

EUR/USD Hit by Double Negative Talk

EUR/USD made an attempt to rise, but the pair only barely managed to climb above 1.2880 in a gradual move before sliding back down to around 1.2860. A report that the ECB has been checking the possible consequences of a negative deposit rate with banks was joined by worrying comments from a German member of

EUR/USD May 17 – Little Change After Weak US Data

EUR/USD May 17 – Little Change After Weak US Data

EUR/USD continues to trade quietly, with the pair trading in the high-1.28 range in Friday’s European session. On Thursday, US key releases, notably Unemployment Claims, were disappointing, but the euro failed to take advantage and didn’t make up ground against the dollar. There are no Eurozone releases on Friday. In the US, there are just three releases, highlighted by

Japan presents new stimulus – not enough for the yen

Japan presents new stimulus – not enough for the yen

Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe, took the stage to present new stimulus (sometimes called Abenomics 2.0). He pledged to enlarge Japanese infrastructure exports to 30 trillion yen by 2020. Abe wants to bring capital spending to an annual level of 70 trillion yen. USD/JPY, which already slid from the highs of 102.62 before the publication,