tag archive - ‘USD’

iFOREX Daily-December 22, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:00 | 22/12/11

The U.S. Dollar dipped against the majority of its peers as European banks lined up to obtain 3-year loans from the European Central Bank. And while economists expected the ECB to award 293 billion Euros in loans, E.U. banks borrowed ...

iFOREX Daily- December 21, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:25 | 21/12/11

The U.S. Dollar weakened across the board as solid economic data out of Europe and the United States fueled optimism in the markets and lowered demand for refuge. According to reports, builders broke ground for the construction of the biggest ...

iFOREX Daily- December 20, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:10 | 20/12/11

The U.S. Dollar gained against the majority of its trading peers as news that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong II, died brought uncertainty to the markets. The currency exchange is maintaining the current trends from a few days ago as ...

iFOREX Daily-December 19, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:09 | 19/12/11

The U.S. Dollar traded somewhat lower on Friday as demand for high-risk assets increased on optimism over the European debt crisis. Risk appetite was soon dampened by a statement from the ECB President, Mario Draghi, signaling the ECB would not ...

iFOREX Daily, December 16, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:05 | 16/12/11

The U.S. Dollar weakened against the majority of its counterparts as economic reports signaled a recovery for the country’s economy, thus dampening demand for the safety of the greenback. The U.S. currency slipped further after Spain sold more than its ...

iFOREX Daily-December 15, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:00 | 15/12/11

The U.S. Dollar rallied after demand for an increased demand for safe havens and as investors sought the high liquidity of the American currency. Market sentiment gravitated towards risk aversion as a result of growing concern over the Euro region’s ...

iFOREX Daily- December 14, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:00 | 14/12/11

Market sentiment turned positive after bond auctions in Belgium and Spain were better than anticipated and despite lackluster U.S. Retail Sales stats revealed a mere 0.2 percent increase YoY in November. The U.S. currency began its upward climb as the ...

iFOREX Daily- December 13, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:05 | 13/12/11

The U.S. Dollar advanced against the majority of its trading counterparts as Euro-zone debt concerns increased demand for safe havens. The greenback remained strong as Moody’s Investors Service announced its intention to review the credit ratings of all the Euro ...

iFOREX Daily- December 12, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:10 | 12/12/11

The U.S. Dollar gained against the Euro as investors are anticipating a big decline in German investor confidence. The Dollar dropped while the markets continue to digest the outcome of last week’s two-day summit, and despite the fact that market ...

iFOREX Daily- December 9, 2011

Sophie J. Fletcher | 08:20 | 09/12/11

The U.S. Dollar gained yesterday after the European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by one quarter of a percentage point to 1 percent while cutting the reserve ratios, also to 1 percent. The U.S. Dollar benefitted from reports ...