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Archive for March 30th, 2009

Singapore to Let Currency Ease, But Caution Needed

Posted By: Reuters Singapore’s central bank is likely to allow a modest currency depreciation in coming weeks to help the ailing economy, but has to tread carefully to avoid sparking a domino effect of falling currencies in Asia.     Read More Topics: Economy (Global) | Singapore | Yen | U.S. Dollar | Currencies | Investment Strategy MEDIA: PHOTO Permalink

Outlook for the Yen

Given the slew of poor economic data that has emerged from Japan, Jim Vrondas, manager for corporate business at OzForex tells how this is affecting the yen crosses, with CNBC’s Rebecca Meehan & Maura Fogarty.    Watch Video MEDIA: VIDEO Permalink

A Yen for the Dollar

Posted By: Daryl Guppy The yen/dollar currency pair developed a significant change in trend in February, bouncing away from spike lows near 87. Is this a flash in the wok or part of a longer term sustainable trend

Charting Asia | Yen/Dollar Daily Chart

    Read More Topics: U.S. Dollar | Yen | Currencies | Asia MEDIA: PHOTO Permalink

Will a US Automaker Failure Hurt USD?

If a U.S. automaker does file for bankruptcy, the dollar is likely to strengthen against Asian and EM currencies, says Richard Yetsenga, regional FX strategist at HSBC. He explains why to CNBC’s Chloe Cho.    Watch Video MEDIA: VIDEO Permalink

GBPUSD might be forming a short term cycle bottom

GBPUSD might be forming a short term cycle bottom at 1.4110 on 4-hour chart. Near term resistance is at the falling trend line and key resistance is located at 1.4360,

Dollar Advance Struggles As Safe Haven Status And Recession Epicenter Roles Debated (Daily FX)

- Euro Weighed By Faltering Confidence, Retail Activity – Pound Finds Little Support From Data, Scottish Lender Bailout – Japanese Industrial Production Plunges But Managers? Outlook Improves

March 31 Market Commentary and Technical Levels

Tue, 31th of March, 2009 By Setyo Wibowo (analyst@fxinstructor.com) EURUSD Outlook The EURUSD attempted to push lower yesterday, bottomed at 1.3113 but further bearish scenario was rejected as the pair closed higher at 1.3197 . On 4 chart we have a Hammer candlestick formation around 50% Fibo retracement area at 1.3100 suggesting a strong support and potential upside rebound. The bias is neutral in nearest term

FXbootcamp London Outlook 03/31/2009 (Daily FX)

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FXbootcamp London Outlook 03/31/2009 (Daily FX)

State of the Market – 3/30/09

A pretty nasty day today on Wall Street, as news of a potential bankruptcy for the big three automakers caused a gap down at the open, and that gap just led the way to more selling. The markets were rather calm overall as the selling just slowly took place throughout the day and there were not many attempts at bounces. They did bounce a bit into the close, but still finished with major losses