Currency News
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Economy Helps Euro to Gain Wednesday
Euro gains on strong economic data out of China. Currency markets respond to Portugal's bond and better debt outlook in the eurozone.
Dollar Higher Against UK Pound and Euro
The UK pound and euro struggle against the dollar Tuesday. Investors turn to risk to sway the market. Fitch Ratings also affect currency markets today.
US Dollar Benefits from Economy
The United States dollar improves after strong news over economy. Global currencies respond to American job growth data.
Australia Raises Rates as Sign of Economic Improvement
Australian bank raises interest rate. Economic improvement signals stronger outlook. Australian currency continues to improve.
Brazil Real Improves Against Greece News
The Brazil real increases in value. The increase is linked to that of the euro which flucuated after Greek financial news.
Euro Continues to Strengthen
The euro strengthened against the US dollar as the EU expresses optimism about a Greece budget deficit reduction plan. The US dollar is expected to continue weakening against the Japanese yen. The Australian dollar rose against the New Zealand dollar. The UK pound is sliding against the US dollar. The Canadian dollar strengthened again as oil and gold prices rose. The Brazil real strengthened on speculation interest rates are going to be increased.
Euro Strengthens As Greece Deficit Reduction Plan Takes Shape
The euro strengthened against the US dollar with the Greece efforts to cut its budget deficit. The yen fell as the US economic recovery expands. The UK pound rose against the US dollar on news the UK recovery is also gaining firmer ground. The Canadian dollar rose against the US dollar as oil prices rise. The Brazil real advanced on speculation the interest rate will be raised to attract foreign investments. The Mexican peso strengthened on indications the US economy is growing stronger. The Swedish krona weakened against the euro as the economy re-enters a recession.
Euro Rises with Help from Australian and Canadian Currencies
Euro currency rises in value. The Australian and Canadian currencies help to push the Euro higher.
UK Pound Weakens on Soft Economic Recovery
The Japanese yen weakened against the euro on signs of deflation. The euro weakened against the US dollar as investors wait for news of a financial rescue package for Greece. The euro rose against the UK pound as the UK economic recovery remains soft. The Australian dollar advanced against the US dollar on expectations of an interest rate increase. Chile’s peso advanced against the US dollar on copper revenues.
Australian Dollar Advances as Banks Increase Lending
The Australian dollar advanced against the US dollar and the Japanese yen as the Aussie banks increased lending for another month. The dollar and yen fell against most global currencies as global recovery strengthens. Europe is faced with a possible double dip recession due to excessive debt and budget deficits in several countries. The South Korean won strengthened as the manufacturing forecast rose. The Brazil real rose on signs of Asian economic improvements.
