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2013 Articles

May

AUD/USD – Lower on Chinese Manufacturing Decline
AUD/USD – Subpar Consumer Confidence pushing price lower
USD/JPY – Yen weakened on worse than expected Trade Balance
NZD/USD – Lowest Inflation Forecast Since Q4 1999 sends price higher
USD/TRY – Pushing higher again despite Moody’s Upgrade
USD/SGD – Decline in Exports Driving SGD Weaker
NZD/USD – Testing 0.818 despite Budget’s optimism
Wheat: Price falling on expected increase in output
Nikkei 225 Futures – Lower despite better then expected GDP
AUD/USD – Recovery above 0.99 thwarted by lower wages data
WTI Crude – Mute on lower than expected inventory gains
AUD/USD – Rally on Higher Employment
NZD/USD – More Jobs in New Zealand as Unemployment Rate falls to 2009 low
AUD/USD – Growth in Chinese Imports/Exports continue
AUD/USD – Sinks on weaker M/M Retail Sales
NFP Results US Payrolls Rise by 165,000
AUD/USD – Mute Response from Better Producer Price Index
AUD/USD – Slow Down Seen In Chinese Manufacturing Sector

April

Chinese State Owned Enterprises Biggest Losers in 2012
Japan Unemployment Lowest in 4 Years
EU Regulators Will Decide on Region Wide Bank Stress Tests
USD/JPY – Lowest Jobless Rate Since 2008
Spain Increases Economic Contraction Forecast to 1.3%
AUD/USD – Rising Higher despite less than spectacular MNI data
NZD/USD – Trade Balance Improves but 0.853 not cleared
French Unemployment Hits Record High
Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru Meet to Discuss Currency Intervention
AUD/USD – Lower than expected CPI raises Rate Cut expectations
USD/SGD – Lowest Inflation since Oct as price breach 1.24
AUD/USD – 1 Month Low with Slower Chinese Manufacturing PMI
China Foreign Assets Reach 5.17 trillion dollars
WTI Crude – Less Crude Inventory ≠ Higher Price
NZD/USD – Rebound higher on Higher Consumer Confidence
USD/JPY – Consumer Confidence Weak Despite BOJ Efforts
NZD/USD – Highest CPI read in 1 year
AUD/USD – Higher Westpac Leading Index for Feb
AUD/USD – Falling Chinese GDP Pulls Price away from 1.05
NZD/USD – Weaker Manufacturing Growth Spotted
AUD/USD – More people losing jobs than expected
NZD/USD – Trading higher on China Imports Figures
AUD/USD – Lower Westpac Consumer Confidence Index can’t stop AUD/USD rise
AUD/USD – Higher on Chinese Easing Hopes
NZD/USD – Continue to Climb Higher on Housing Prices
USD/THB – Highest Consumer Confidence Since Coup
Payrolls in U.S. Rose Less Than Forecast
WTI Crude – Inventory overflow dampening prices
AUD/USD – Stronger Retail Sales not able to re-test 1.05
USD/SGD – Return to Growth for Manfacturing Sector
FTSE 100: Lower PMI not pulling price lower
AUD/USD – Better Trade Balance in Feb
Nikkei 225 – Tankan Survey Tanking, Nikkei Lower

March

AUD/USD – Chinese Manufacturing PMI Grew Slower than Expected
US Jobless Claims Rises More Than Forecast
Canada economy bounces back in January
Stronger German Retail Sales Helps Euro Equities
US Consumer Confidence Declines More Than Expected
AUD/SGD – Rising CPI limits MAS Scope to Ease
Japan Lower House Approves 2013 Tax Reform Plan
US10Y – No Panic Over Russian Snub
EUR/NZD – Dismal PMI Data Brings Woes Beyond Cyprus
NZD/USD – Better than expected GDP not indication of future health
AUD/USD – HSBC Flash Manufacturing Shows China Growth Acceleration
NZD/USD – New Weekly Lows After Worsening Current Account Deficit
Gold – Climbing higher on Cyprus Bailout
Cyprus Rejects Bailout Tax on Deposits
Merkel Bows to Public Discontent Considers Capping Executive Pay
German ZEW Increases in March
Survey Shows 63 Percent of Japanese Back TPP Free-Trade talks
Cyprus fallout hits Asia hard – N225 forming Evening Star
Mr Yen Not a Fan of Abenomics
USD/SGD – February Home Sales hit 14-Month Bottom
Greek Troubles Continue as Statisticians used as Scapegoats
Greek Bailout Talks for Next Tranche Delivery Break Off
AUD/USD – Tremendous Employment Data send Aussie Soaring
US Retail Rises in February despite higher Taxes
U.S. Retail Sales Advance by Most in 5-Months
Nikkei 225 – Disunity threatens bullish sentiment
French President Admits Country will miss Deficit Targets
Pre Owned Chinese Home Sales Soar to 280 percent
USD/INR – Higher Industrial Output failed to strengthen Rupee
Merkel Coalition Partner Agrees with The Chancellor on Euro
China Inflation Up due to Lunar New Year Festivities
Fitch Upgrades Thailand Ratings – Baht stable
US Payroll Surge: Jobless Rate Falls to 5-Year Low
AUD/USD – Better Chinese Trade Balance Failed to Inspire Aussie
Nikkei 225 – GDP pushing Nikkei above 12,200
AUD/USD – Worsening Trade Balance Pushing Aussie Lower
US ADP Report Adds +198k Workers Last Month
AUD/USD – Better than expected GDP spurs Aussie
Head of Nissan Warns Europe Car Market Collapsing
China’s 2% Budget Deficit – Higher Spending = Better Economy
NZD/USD – Treasury Bullishness not Translating to Higher Kiwi
EUR/JPY – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Eurozone

February

AUD/USD – 5 month low Chinese PMI unable to dent price
USD/INR – Rupee Weakens on Tax Hike
AUD/CHF – Little Reaction to Swiss GDP, but heavier long-term outlook
NZD/USD – Positive Business Outlook Drive NZD Higher
Government Needs to do more to Cool Hong Kong Property Market
NZD/USD – Unfazed by worsening Trade Balance
USD/SGD – 2013 Budget Good for long term economy, Little Impact on SGD.
AUD/USD – Soft HSBC PMI breaks 1.03
USD/SGD – Q4 Pleasant Surprise foils 1.24 once more
EUR/JPY – German PMI Disappointment Drives Breakout
AUD/USD – Outlook Dimmer with Leading Indices Falling
USD/SGD – 1.24 threatened again after poor export data
NZD/USD – Retail Sales push price for potential bullish breakout
Swiss Government Tells Bank to Slow Mortgages to Dampen Housing Bubble
US Retail Sales Increases At Slower Pace
AUD/USD – Westpec Consumer Sentiment echoes NAB
Brazilian Finance Minister Calls Out EURO Devaluation
German Exports Push Trade Surplus to Highest level in Decades
French Growth of 0.1% Enough to Avoid Recession
AUD/USD – 1.03 not tested despite stronger Chinese Trade Balance
USD/INR – Official Estimates put 2013 Growth at 5%
NZD/USD – Yet another Quarter of Job Cuts as RBNZ rosy picture not visible
AUD/USD – Headline Employment Data mask inherent weakness
JP Morgan Research Predict Spanish Corruption Allegations to Increase Volatility
AUD/USD – Employment Change in focus after Retail Sales Shrink
USD/CNY – Gains in service PMI from HSBC and Chinese Offical Figures
USD / TWD – Expansion in Manufacturing Sector as Taiwan PMI continue rise
AUD / USD – Contracting Building Approvals fail to add on RBA hopes

January

USD / JPY – Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2% despite fall in participation rate
AUD / USD – HSBC Manufacturing PMI better than Chinese official PMI
USD / JPY – Industrial Production Joins List of Disappointment
USD / TWD – Bullish despite better than expected GDP
USD / NOK – Norwegian Unemployment Rate Jumps Higher
USD / JPY – Less tha Stellar Retail Growth in Japan
NZD / USD – Record Dec Trade Surplus
AUD / USD – Business Confidence pushing Aussie Up
USD / SGD – Record Fixed Asset Investments in Singapore
AUD / USD – Major Shale Oil Deposit Brings Hope for Increase in Exports
USD / SGD – Industrial Production draws muted response. Long term concerns remain.
AUD / USD – HSBC Manufacturing Data unable to stop decline
Banks in Europe Told to Write No Taxpayer Aid Contingency Plans
USD / SGD – December Consumer Prices +4.3% Y/Y
AUD / USD – Softer CPI Prepares Bears for Larger Drop
USD / TWD – Dec Export Orders grew 8.5% Y/Y
GBP / USD – Retail Sales Anchors Price below 1.60
AUD / USD – Chinese GDP Data Failed to Push AUD Higher
EUR / USD: ECB Monthly Report Keep Price above 1.334
Australia Employment Data Misses – Reaction and Charts
USD/INR – Dec CPI hits 10.56%, RBI rate cut not affected
AUD/USD – 1.05 secured after Chinese Trade Balance
Licenses to own a car in Singapore hits $75,000 USD
EUR/USD – German Exports Weaker due to Eurozone Crisis
Demand for Treasuries back after NFP Friday
Dec US Payroll As Expected: Jobless Rate Holds Steady
USD/SGD – Private home prices up 1.8% on-quarter in Q4 2012
Cliff Deal Passed – EUR/USD reaction

2012 Articles

December

November

India Q3 GDP (YoY) 5.3% vs 5.5% expected – USD/INR Reaction
US Economy and Claims Beat Expectations
US Durable Goods Flat Last Month
Germany Stands Firm on Greece But at What Price
New York Court Orders Argentina to Pay Holdout Investors
Eurozone Manufacturing Output Contracts
UK Manufacturing Continued Contraction Forecasted
China Manufacturing Expands
Highest HSBC China PMI in 13 months – Reactions and Charts
Japan Opposition Party Proposes 2 percent Inflation Target
France AAA Rating Under Review
US Jobless Claims Fall to 410k
UK Fails to Reach Deficit Reduction Targets
US Housing Starts Print 4-year High
Japanese Elections – Impact on N225 and USD/JPY
Moody’s warns UK it could lose AAA rating
Eurozone Officially in Recession After Negative Growth
Economist Roundup on Eurozone Recession
Sandy Pushes US Claims Much Higher
Official: Europe in Recession Again
Better than expected GDP data fails to push EUR/USD higher – Charts
UK Jobless Rate Declines to 7.8 percent
UK Jobless Claim Change(OCT): Expectations
Weak Retail Sales push NZD lower: Charts
US Consumer Sentiment at a 5-year high
US Trade Deficit Narrows in September
German Exports Fall in September
Japan Faces Debt Legislation Crisis
China GDP to double by 2020 According to President
Record US Exports Narrows Trade Deficit
New Zealand Q3 Employment Surprise to the Downside – Reaction
Australia Employment Change (OCT) – Reaction
China Power Transition to Focus on the Economy
Rating Agencies Mixed on US Ahead of Fiscal Cliff
Greek Lawmakers prepare to vote on Austerity amidst Protest
China to Focus on New Economic Pillars
China Considers Democratic Reforms
Oct NFP: Headline and Revisions Stronger
China Manufacturing Grows in October

October

Surprise: Canadian Economy Shrinks
USD/TWD Taiwan Lowers 2012 and 2013 Growth Forecasts
Spanish Pain Deepens
Fed Lacker Dissents on Effects of QE3
US Economy Growth Rate is 2 percent
China Urban Unemployment Still 4.1 percent
China to Accelerate Growth in 4Q
US Investments Flat, Goods Number Higher
Olympics a Winner for UK Economy
Euro Business activity again dips
Australia CPI and China Manu. Flash PMI: Reaction
Spain’s Economy Shrinks amid Bailout talks
China Funds for FX Rises after Two Consecutive Falls
US Claims Jump on Season Factors
UK Sales Beat Market Expectations
UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.9 Percent
Olympics help UK Payrolls to Surge
UK Austerity Might Have Had Adverse Effects
Spain is offered a German Lifeline
A look Inside the European Statistics Organization
China Inflation Slows Down
Spain Has Plan Might Involve Bailout Request
Singapore Economy Avoids a Technical Recession
US Jobless Claims “missing” data.
Portugal to Exchange Next Year Bonds for 3 Year Notes
Australia Employment Change (Sep): Reaction
Wow-NFP UE at +7.8%
Eurozone Unemployment Reaches 18.2 million

September

France Confirms Zero Growth in Q2
IMF Publishes Global Stability Report
IMF Chief Warns About US Fiscal Cliff
Bailout Anonymous a 12 step program for Europe
The 3 Problems Global Economic Growth is Facing
Japanese Shares Fall as China Protests Escalate
US Retail Sales Up 0.9%
Post-Fed Strategy: Time to Look at Asia Cyclicals
Singapore economic growth expected to slow down: MAS survey
Singapore: More condominium units returned in first half of this year
China Defends Growth Targets, but Analysts Aren’t So Sure
Canada Trade Deficit Grows in July as Exports Decline
US Trade Deficit Gap Widens in July
Bill Gross Sees Higher Long-Term Yields Amid Reflation
Daily Market Close – German Courts and Greece Politics
Japan Current Account Surplus Falls
Aussie Employment Data Release: Reaction

August

CAD Q2 GDP beat expectations
US grew at +1.7% pace in Q2
How the Fed Prepares Its Minutes
Markit Releases US PMI
US July existing Home Sales Rise
China Home Sales fall in August versus July
Germany Talks Some Concessions Before Greek PM Visit
China Increases Local Oil Output as Consumption Grows
Asian Banks Could Cut US Ties as Dodd-Frank Derivatives Rules Approach
US Treasury Renegotiates Fannie and Freddie Agreement
No Surprise, Philly Manufacturing Shrank
Empire Manufacturing Shrinks
US Retail Sales beats forecasts
Power Consumption in China Slows Down
Canada’s disappointing Job report
US Trade Deficit Shrank in June
US Payrolls and Unemployment Rate Higher
FED Signals new steps to promote growth

July

US Home Prices Rise Suggesting a Recovery
US GDP Growth Disappoints
Nice! US Weekly Claims Surprise
UK GDP Shrank More than Expected in Q2
Moody’s slash De, Nl and Lu ratings
Map of UK Youth Unemployment
Fed Waiting for Godot
Bernanke’s SA-MPR July
Spain Announces 65 Billion in Austerity measures
OECD Warns about High Unemployment
OANDA Retail Forex Open Position Ratios July 6th, 2012
US Payrolls a Big Disappointment
German Opposition to Fight European Rescue Fund
Investors see Greece, Cyprus and Portugal exiting Euro
China Manufacturing Weakens

June

EU approves Growth and Job Plan
No Improvement in US Labor Market
Euro-zone confidence slumps
US Jobless Claims Jump
US May Housing Starts Fall -4.8%
Housing Market Healthier after NAHB Index Continues to Improve
Swiss see better 2012 growth

May

US Consumer Confidence Falls
US Consumer Holding UP
Canada Adds 58,200 Jobs in April

April

Canadian GDP beat all estimates
Despite New Optimism, Housing Gains Not a Sure Bet
China Unexpectedly Reports Trade Surplus
China to Focus on Domestic Market as Exports Decline
A divorce settlement for the EZ

March

Greek Debt Woes Far From Solved
US Deficit Grows to 124.1 Billion USD

February

January


2011 Articles

December

Italian Yields Fall after 7B Sale
Forex Year End Checkup

November

France to Propose EU Treaty Changes
France’s Triple A Rating in Jeopardy
Canada Retail Sales Doubles in September
Canada’s Wholesale Trade weaker than expected
U.S. Banks and Euro Exposure
Empire holds Steady
Discussing Eurozone Breakup No Longer Taboo
Bank of Canada Governor to Head Global Banking Watchdog

October

September

August

July

ECB Appears Willing to Accept Temporary Greek Default
EU Summit – Last Chance for Eurozone?
UK-Style Austerity Trap

June

BIS Says Global Interest Rates Must Rise
Troika: Greek report
NFP Disappoints; Unemployment Rises

May

Second Rescue Plan for Greece in the Works
Slowing US Economy a Warning to Canada
Officials Now Say Greek Debt Restructure Possible
Canadian Dollar Expected to Lead G7 Currencies

April

UK Economy Makes Gains But New Problems Emerge
UK Growth Expected to Decline
OECD Says Canada to Lead G7

March

ECB plans emergency scheme for Irish Banks
Eurozone sets bail-out terms
Portugal needs a $99B in bailout
ECB Supports European Stability Mechanism
IMF Says Consumers Should Get Used to Higher Food Prices

February

January

Loonie Bears Triple Bets
Canadian Dollar Gains on Commodity Increases

2010 Articles

December

CAN Nov inflation slows
Moody’s cuts Ireland’s credit rating

November

Ireland’s Austerity Plan at a glance
What the Fed did and Why by Bernanke
Carney Shuts Door on Liquidity Programs

October

September

August

Canada’s GDP Weakens in 2nd Quarter
Drop in Factory Orders Points to Slowing US Recovery
US Private payrolls disappoint again

July

Daily Forex Trading on the Rise
Irish Credit Rating Takes a Hit
Technical Analysis Points to Market Downtrend Continuation

June

US Lowers GDP Estimate
Japan New PM warns of Public Debt Risk

May

Outlook Remains Bleak for Global Markets
EU Finance Ministers Set Sights on Hedge Funds
Coalition Government Keeps FSA, Increases Powers of BOE
EU Bailout Reprieve Short-Lived
EU Rescue Deal Spurs Markets
Greek Rescue Plan Comes With Steep Price

April

March

US Economy loses 36,000 jobs, NFP Report
Canadian Economy posts 5% annual growth

February

January


2009 Articles

December

Candidate for the Next Dubai

November

Gold Reaches All Time High on Central Bank Buying Speculation
MarketPulseFX interview
US Unemployment Reaches 10.2 percent

October

September

August

Australian Dollar Benefits from Oil Bounce
Iceland to Pay Back Icesave Cash

July

June

May

US Housing starts drop 13 percent in April
US Unemployment rate close to 9%

April

March

February

US GDP falls 6.2% in 2008 4th quarter
Depth of Bear Markets Since 1929
US Retail Sales Rise Unexpectedly by 1 percent
US Economy losses 598k jobs in January
BOE reduces benchmark rate to 1.00%

January


2008 Articles

December

November

October

September

August

June

Fed Funds Rate and ECB Minimum Bid Rate
US NFP and Unemployment Rate Graphs

May

US Federal Fund Target Rate

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