tag archive - ‘GBP/USD’

iFOREX Daily- March 14, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:15 | 14/03/12

The U.S. Dollar advanced after the release of economic data indicating that retail sales climbed 1.1 percent, which was the most in five months. The stellar metrics served as evidence that the U.S. economy is growing and supported the Federal ...

iFOREX Daily- March 13, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:24 | 13/03/12

The U.S. Dollar advanced against most of its peers as recent U.S. economic data reduced the chances of additional monetary easing by the Federal Reserve to bolster economic growth. However, the greenback weakened later in the day as risk appetite ...

iFOREX Daily- March 12, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:25 | 12/03/12

The U.S. Dollar strengthened at the end of last week and advanced to a ten-month high against the Yen as the U.S. Labor Department reported an increase of 227,000 jobs, which was more than economists had anticipated. Nonfarm payrolls stood ...

iFOREX Daily- March 9, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:14 | 09/03/12

The U.S. Dollar declined as the markets expressed optimism over the fact that more banks agreed to the terms of the Greek debt swap. Until now, those in favor of the deal accounted for almost 60 percent of the value ...

iFOREX Daily- March 8, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:20 | 08/03/12

The U.S. Dollar weakened as risk appetite increased on reports indicating that creditors holding 58 percent of the Greek bonds agreed to participate in the debt-swap. Three banks that have agreed to the debt-swaps include Societe General SA, Unicredit Spa ...

iFOREX Daily- March 7, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:00 | 07/03/12

The U.S. Dollar strengthened as risk aversion dominated market sentiment on renewed fears over the Greek debt crisis. According to reports, only 20 percent of the private creditors have agreed to the voluntary debt-swap with Greece. The deadline for Greece ...

iFOREX Daily- March 6, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:20 | 06/03/12

The U.S. Dollar weakened against the majority of its counterparts as investors remained concerned over the restructuring of the Greek debt and as important data out of the U.S will be released this week. The greenback rose versus the Euro ...

iFOREX Daily- March 5, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:20 | 05/03/12

The U.S. Dollar rallied against the majority of its most traded counterparts and erased losses against the Euro as investors sought refuge due to bad news from the Euro zone. Bleak reports can out of Spain, where bond yields rose ...

iFOREX Daily- March 2, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:10 | 02/03/12

The U.S. Dollar declined against most of its peers following economic reports indicating that global manufacturing improved. Some investors see this as a sign that world economies are on the mend. Data showed that the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded at ...

iFOREX Daily- March 1, 2012

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:29 | 01/03/12

The U.S. Dollar gained against the Euro and the Yen after Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, commented on the state of the economy, thereby reducing speculation that the central bank will implement additional monetary stimulus. Chairman Bernanke stated that despite ...