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Oil, Gold Have Plunged - Could the Australian and Canadian Dollars Fall Further?
Thursday, 20 March 2008 21:17:55 GMT
Commodities have enjoyed unprecedented gains over the past few months, as WTI crude oil futures hit an all-time high of $111.80/bbl while gold futures on the NYMEX surged to a record of $1,033.90/oz early in the week. However, commodity prices have plunged across the board in recent days, as traders liquidate profitable positions. The moves have made a huge impact on the forex markets, as the Australian dollar and Canadian dollars have tumbled over 4 percent this week, while the
Euro Positioning Still Net Negative, But Growing Less Extreme
By John Kicklighter, Currency Analyst
The long-standing net negative Speculative Sentiment reading from the EURUSD cooled from last week. This was complemented by underlying price action as the pair finally faltered in its steady rally from the February 8th swing low by retracing 500 points from the euro’s 1.59 high. The SSI now stands at -1.47 compared to -1.40 yesterday and 1.63 last Thursday.
Full ArticleDollar Advances Against Commodity Currencies as Oil, Gold Extend Declines The dollar traded at the highest level in at least three weeks against currencies of commodity- producing nations from Australia to Norway after prices of raw materials tumbled on speculation the global economy is slowing.
Indian Rupee Set to Rebound as India Weathers U.S. Slowdown, BOA Says India's rupee, Asia's second-worst performer this year, will rebound from a six-month low as domestic demand and trade with Asia and Europe will help the nation weather a U.S. recession, Bank of America Corp. said.
Canada's Dollar Falls to Two-Month Low as Prices of Commodities Decline Canada's currency declined to its lowest against the U.S. dollar in almost two months as commodity prices plunged for a second day, clouding prospects for the nation's economy.
Brazil Real Falls to One-Month Low as Global Slump Sparks Commodities Rout Brazil's real fell to a one-month low as a global economic slump drove down commodity prices for a second day, curbing the value of the country's exports of soybeans, sugar and coffee.
U.K. Pound Rises Against Euro as Retail Sales Beat Economists' Forecasts The pound rose the most against the euro in two months, paring a weekly decline, after a government report showed sales at U.K. stores unexpectedly grew last month, and as investors judged yesterday's drop was exaggerated.
Japanese Yen, South Korea's Won: Asia Local Currency Preview for March 21 The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Asian currencies today.
South Korea's Economic Growth Revised to 1.6% in Fourth Quarter on Exports South Korea's economy expanded a revised 1.6 percent in the fourth quarter as exports climbed and business investment picked up.
Japanese Companies to Boost Hiring by 9 Percent, Nikkei Survey Forecasts Japanese companies plan to hire 9 percent more graduates in the year that begins April 1, 2009, the sixth straight year of hiring increases, according to a survey by the Nikkei newspaper.
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