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2013 Articles

May

US Jobless Claims Dropped More Than Forecast
China Manufacturing Pushes European Stock-Index Futures Lower
U.S. Fed Wants to See “Real and Sustainable” Progress in Reducing Unemployment
USD/JPY Back to 101.50 on U.S. Easing-Cut and China Growth Concerns
USD/CAD Near 1.04 as Bernanke Hints at Tapering
China’s PMI and Fed Comments Spreads Across Asia
Bleak Outlook for China’s Economy
Asian Stocks Trading Lower on Shrinking Chinese Manufacturing
Investors Are Still Holding Cash Despite Higher Market Confidence
Singapore’s Service Sector Driving Economic Growth
Weak Yen Increases Costs of Imports Japan Posts 10th Deficit
UK Retail Sales Drops 1.3 Percent Due to Bad Weather
IMF Warns UK Still a Long Way From Recovery
BoE Minutes Show King Lost Stimulus Increase Vote 3 – 6
Bank of Japan Unanimously Maintains Policy
EUR/JPY Through 133 After BOJ Statement
Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Poised for Three-Year High
QE May Be on Agenda When Bernanke Testifies to Congress
What BOJ Didn’t Say
GBP/USD Sits on 1.5160 as Inflation Slows
EUR/USD Back Above 1.29 Before Bernanke Testimony
USD/CAD Near 1.0280 Again on Bets Fed to Trim Easing
BOJ Affirms Easing Plan
Abenomics working? Japan Exports miss estimates again
BoC Carney Recommends Bold Japanese Style Actions for ECB
Bullard Recommends the ECB Follow the US Fed Policy
Fed Bullard Said QE Program Should Continue
Japan Exports Rise in April but Trade Deficit Remains
EU Crisis Tied to Decreased European Fertility Rate
Hong Kong Inflation Rose 4 Percent in April
BoE Outgoing Governor Claims UK in Only Modest Recovery
UK Mortgages Rise to 4 Year High
UK Inflation Drops in April
RBI rebuilding reserves to prevent downgrade to junk
China may be clearing some of their USD FX reserves
Chinese Trade Surplus suspected to be 900% overstated
Chinese Bad Debt Worse Than We Think
Focus is on Fed
Fed’s Evans Says U.S. Economy Has Improved ‘Quite a Lot’
Business Spending in Japan remains weak despite Abenomics
THB weaker on lower than expected GDP growth
New Biofuel Solution to Challenge Oil
Chinese Property Prices Continue to Climb
Gold Short Sellers Reach Record High
Gold Bears Revived as Rout Resumes After Coin Rush
Canada Inflation Falls to Slowest In 4-years on Gas
Santander Exec: Positive Outlook for Spain
Asian Currencies Drop Again on Yen Weakness
USD/CAD Moves Through 1.02 Amid Speculation Fed to Slow Bond-Buying
Japan and Europe’s Paths Diverge
Asian stocks lower amidst signs of slowdown
Investor Confidence in Japanese Highest since Sep 2010
South Korea Financial Regulator Worried About Continued Yen Weakness
Morgan Stanley Forecasts China to Grow 8.2 Percent
China FDI Growth Slows Down to 0.4 Percent in April
Japan Capital Expenditure Fall Even as Earnings Improve due to Weak Yen
Greek PM Heads to China on Trade Mission
US Housing Starts Drop in April
Malaysia GDP Growth Below Expectations Stuns Rally
Japan’s Q1 0.9 Percent GDP Growth Validates Abenomics
EZ and US Inflation Falls Back On Weak Energy Prices
US Housing Starts Fall to Five-Month Low
US Consumer Prices Drop in April
USD Stumbles After US Jobless Claims Rise Questioning Recovery
WTI Crude Declines for Fifth Time in Six Days
ECB Would Like Seeing EUR/USD at 1.2870
Capital Spending Still Missing in Japan’s Growth
Corn Plantings Fallen to Record Low
Soros Cut Gold Positions before Gold’s tumble
U.S. Industrial Production Declines
Japan’s Economy Grows Faster than Expected
EUR/USD at 1.2875 as Inflation Set to Fall to Three-Year Low
China Retains Position as Largest Holder of U.S. Debt
USD/CAD at 1.0160 After U.S. Production Declines
France’s Role in Europe’s Future
Nikkei Index Breaks 15,000 Mark
BoE King Leaves Optimistic Parting Gift for UK Economy
Oil Price Falls as Gas Stockpiles Rise Even as Crude Supplies Drop
US Homebuilder Confidence Rises in May
Eurozone Economy Continues to Contract
US Industrial Production Falls in April
Australia to Sell 2025 Bond Soon
Australia May Follow Europe
Russian Banks can withstand a 5% Shrinkage in Economy
AUD/USD Drops Back to 0.9890 as Yield Premium Over U.S. Shrinks
China’s Corporate Debt Forecast to Surpass U.S.
EU Regulators investigating Oil Price Fixing
Australia not going down austerity path
Is the Market Dysfunctional? Stocks Up, Yields Up, USD up.
Fitch Upgrades Greece to B Minus Outlook Stable
EU Factory Output Surprise Rise Driven by Germany
Germany and France Once Strong Economic Allies Now Partnership Crumbling
UK Drops in Economic Wellbeing
US Shale Oil Can Cover Demand for Next 5 Years
Europe Divided Over Banking – ECB vs Germany
Slowing U.S. Inflation Doesn’t Require Fed Response
China Maybe Happy With Slower Pace of Growth
Poll: Support for European Union Wears Thin Over Crisis
U.S. Dollar Wreaking Havoc
Oil Inventories Hitting Multi-Decade Highs
Yuan Liberalization Coming Faster Than Expected
USD/JPY Back to 101.50
AUD/USD Rallies to 0.9980 Before Nation’s Budget
USD/CAD Moves to 1.01 on U.S. Retail Growth
More than 5% Growth Expected in Malaysia
Cyprus Continues to Look at Russia for Bailout Help
ECB Member Central Bank Technically Prepared for Negative Interest Rates
G7 No Comment on Japanese Monetary Policy Triggers Weaker Yen
Nikkei Hits 5 Year Record Boosted by Weak Yen
US Dollar Strength Lowers Prices of Oil and Gold
India Trade Deficit Grows after Gold Imports Increase
UK Government Divided on EU Membership
Survey Points to UK Economy on the Road to Recovery
China Industrial Output Smaller than Expected in April
EU and IMF Meet to Approve Bailout Funds for Greece and Cyprus
US Retail Sales Rose in April
Global Bond Yields Fall on Central Bank Purchases
Fed Preparing to Unwind Stimulus Program
China Unlikely to Show Recovery this Quarter
AUD/USD Feeling the Pain
PBOC Lowers Reference Rate as China’s Yuan Falls for Second Day
AUD/USD Drops to 0.9970 After Confidence Data
China has a Debt Problem
Europe Austerity May Have Reached its Political Limits
Euro Recession Lingers
USD/JPY Touches 102 After G-7
US Stock Futures Fall while USD/JPY maintain gains on early Monday trade
Spain Auctions 4.57 Billion at 2.24 Percent
China Increases Trade with Emerging Economies
Japan Nikkei Hits 5 Year Best Boosted by Weak Yen
Japan Investors Fuel Capital Outflow
BoJ Kuroda Says He is Not Targeting Currency Rates
G7 Meeting To Focus on Banking, Cyprus and Carney
US Treasury Secretary Lew Warns Japan to Stay Within Bounds
Topix Index heading to 4 1/2 Year High
EUR/GPB at 0.8430 as Output Climbs and BOE Maintains Policy
Japan Current-Account Surplus Growing on Weaker Yen
AUD/USD at 1.0070 Before RBA Updates Forecasts
USD/JPY Near 101 on Stronger U.S. Data
Divided Opinion Amongst Fed Officials Over Easing
India to Surpass China as Preferred Japanese Investment Destination
Yen Breaks 100 for the First Time in 4 Years
Troika urges urgent action to deal with Irish unemployment
UK Continues to Oppose Financial Transaction Tax
Bank of England Holds Rate Steady as Governor King Steps down
US Unemployment Claims Fall to 5 Year Low
Slovenia Working on Plan to Avoid EU Bailout
Bank of Korea Cuts Rates to Counter Yen Weakness
Inexpensive Mortgages and Rising Demand for U.S. Homes
Beijing Measures Will do Little to Derail a Strengthening Chinese Currency
South Korea Joins the Rate Cut Party
AUD/USD Near 1.0240 on Solid Job Numbers
Bank of Korea Interest Rate Cut Surprises
GBP/USD at 1.5540 Before BOE Meets
Corn face critical 2 weeks with clock ticking
Sell in May and Go Away? Check the ‘Bear Market Checklist’
US Mortgage Applications Rise 8.3% Last Week
EU Rehn Blasts Cyprus for Ignoring Warnings
UK Retail Sales Fall Hurt by Earlier Easter
Global World Youth Unemployment Estimated at 12.6 Percent
US Annual Deficit Falls 32% Boosted by Tax Revenue
Bank of China Could Change Monetary Policy to Curb Yuan Specultion
Asian Shares to New Highs After Robust China Trade Data
Renewed Skepticism of China Figures as Exports Gain
UK PM Cameron unable to call for EU Referendum
China Exports Beat Forecasts
USD/CAD Moves to 1.0050 as RBA Lowers Rate
China buying record gold levels from Hong Kong
Gold Drifts Below 1460 as Equities Gain
Korean Won Near 8-Week High on Concerns of Intervention
Asian Stocks Continue Rally on Tuesday
EUR/USD at 1.3080 as Europe’s Factories Seen Slowing
USD/CAD at 1.0070 as Building Permits Rise
China Aims to Loosen Control of Yuan
IMF Reports Greece Has Made Progress Warns about Tax Evasion
Russia Extends Maturity and Cuts Rate on Cyprus Bailout
China Outlines Economic Reform to Cut Government Intervention
South Korea Foreign Reserves Continue at Record Levels
Asian Development Bank to Maintain Lending Support
Europe Retail Sales Fall in March
China Services Growth Slows in April Questions Recovery
Buffet Sees US Economy Improving Gives Credit to the Bernanke
ECB Member Says Rates Could be Cut Further
Canada Building Permits Grow 8.6 Percent in March
Italian Economy to Shrink 1.4 Percent in 2013
Era Of Austerity Over For France
China Services Sector Slowed Sharply in April
U.S. Housing Situation Keeps Pressure on Fed
Asia Stocks, Commodities Rally on Early Monday Trade
USD/JPY Moving Back Towards 100 on Signs U.S. Economy Picking Up
AUD/USD Down Below 1.03 Before RBA Meeting
Warren Buffett prefers stocks over bonds now
Malaysian Ringgit Rally after Election Results
NFP Results US Payrolls Rise by 165,000
Danish Banks seeking bailout legality
European Stocks Open Higher Ahead of US NFP
U.S. Auto Industry Enjoys Best Performance in 20 Years
PBOC Cuts Fixing as Yuan Retreats From 19-Year High
Expansion in China’s Services Sector Slowed in April
Euro Weaker Across the World on Draghi Comments
EUR/GBP Near 0.84 on Draghi Comments and Construction Data
USD/CAD Moves Above 1.01 as Poloz Named Central-Bank Governor
Asian Stocks Rally on ECB Negative Rate Option
Low Bar Set for US NFP Today
Stephen Poloz Named New Bank of Canada Governor
Stephen Poloz to become next governor of the Bank of Canada.
US Jobless Claims Fall to 5 Year Low
Japan Monetary Base Grows 23 Percent Year over Year
Japan Stock Exchange Loses for 4th Session in a Row
ECB Cuts Rate for First Time in 10 Months
Draghi Looking Likely To Deliver ECB Rate Cut
China Factory Growth Eases Putting Recovery at Risk
South Korean Won Climbs to 7-Week High
Singapore consumers confidence rising
Attention Turns to ECB
Fed Continues Asset Purchasing Program
International Investors Loving US Securities Once More
Singapore Bank no longer World Safest with Qatar Tops
Fed FOMC Keeps QE and Rate Intact
USD/JPY Near 97 as Fed Seen Holding Easing
China’s PMI Signals Slowdown Persisting
AUD/USD at 1.0370 as Markets Bet on Fed Stimulus

April

GBP/USD Near 1.0550 as Pound Posts Strong Monthly Advance
U.S. Dollar Drops on Weak Data as Fed Meets
USD/CAD Below 1.01 as Canadian Economy Expands
Bank of Japan Board Member Profiles
Chinese State Owned Enterprises Biggest Losers in 2012
Japan to Expand Trade by Joining TPP
Europe Unemployment Hits Record High
Japan Household Spending Surges
Spain GDP Contracts 0.5% in First Quarter
Taiwan’s Economy Cools Off
Middle Eastern Demand for Gold Surges
GBP/USD at 1.5480 as U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines
Singapore Wage Cost to Increase in 2013 – MAS
Indian Property Prices Rising Steadily Despite Economic Slowdown
Miners producing more gold as demand increases
U.S. Dollar Remains Lower Versus Majors Before Fed Meeting
GBP/USD Moves to 1.55 as U.K. House Prices Rise
Italy’s PM Letta Plans to Follow EU Budget Rules
USD/CAD Near 1.01 as Stimulus Bets Fuel Risk-Asset Appetite
US Consumer Demand Cools
Asian Stocks Rally Up to 2008 Levels
Nikkei 225 heavily influenced Fast Retailing market value
Greece Passes Law Needed to Receive Bailout
Japan Industrial Production Rises at Slower Pace
Political Stability Reduces Italian Cost of Debt
Swiss Central Bank Discloses 20% of Gold Reserves Held in England
US Consumer Spending Rises in March
German Banking Association Criticizes U.S. Foreign Banks Capital Level Requirements
IMF Warns Emerging Asia about Asset Bubbles
BOE McCafferty Sees Improved Outlook for UK, Remain Cautious
Google Search Trends Provide Stock Market Insights
Current Account Sees Korean Won Move to One-Month High
GBP/USD to 1.5520 as U.K. House Prices Rise
Gold is OK
A$12 billion Decline in Tax Revenue for Australia in 2013
Greek PM Samaras Clears the Latest Hurdle for Aid Payments
China’s Growth in Question
US Dollar Index Falls Before Fed Policy Meeting and Spending Data
S&P 500 Companies beating earnings expectations – for now
Asian Stocks Rising on Speculators Easing Bets
Chinese Industrial Profits Falling
Spain Increases Economic Contraction Forecast to 1.3%
Bundesbank Criticises ECB Plan to Buy in Crisis States Debt
Japanese Inflation Falls by 0.5% in March as BoJ Stands Firm
Bank of Japan Reaffirms 2% Inflation Target as Data Continues to Decline
US Economy Grows Faster but Misses Expectations
Germany denies negative impact from austerity
Japan Deflation Deepens
Short Interest in US increase
USD/CAD Moves to Below 1.02 on Economic Growth Signs
Chinese Love Their Property
2% Inflation Target Made Harder as Japan Prices Fall
Japan to buy ASEAN Bonds to Foster Growth
French Unemployment Hits Record High
Foreign Investors Start Selling Japanese Equities
Canada-Europe Trade Negotiations Back on Track
ECB Asmussen Cautions About Effects of Rate Cuts
UK GDP Grows 0.3% Avoid Triple Dip Recession
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall More than Expected
3M Fails to Meet Market Expectation Blames Strong Dollar
Merkel Outlines European Economic Diversity
Spain Unemployment Rises Over 27% Highest in 37 Years
S.Korea GDP Growth at 2 Year High
Fitch Downgrades Bank of England to AA+
Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Raises Hand for Governor Role
U.S. Durable Goods Drop in March as Demand Slumps
Bank of Japan to Face Inflation Showdown
ECB Closer to Rate Cut as Soon as Next Week
Merkel Calls Austerity Balancing the Budget
UK Retail Sales Fall in April
Enrico Letta is Nominated for Italian Prime Minister
Australia to Invest 5 Percent of Foreign Reserves in Chinese Bonds
German Business Confidence Falls in April
USD/CAD at 1.0260 as Global Slowing Dims Export View
EUR/USD Near Two-Week Low at 1.30 Before German Confidence Data
PBOC Probing Bond Market Transactions for Irregularities
Associated Press Twitter Account Hacked with White House Blast Post
Cyprus FinMin Lowers Gold Sale Option Priority
Spanish 3-Month Borrowing at Lowest Levels
UK Osbourne Uses Currency Argument to Derail Scottish Independence
Spain Shrinks as 200k Immigrants Return to Home Countries
Analyst Forecasts Further 13 percent drop in Copper
OECD Warns Japan About Structural Reforms
China Investors Fuel Shale Gas Boom
Bernanke to Miss Jackson Hole in Aug. Hint of No 3rd term at the Fed?
German Business Activity Slows Down in April
China Factory Sector Growth Falls Questioning Recovery
S&P: Japan rating under threat
High Taxes Drive Demand in French Properties Lower
EU: Austerity Era Has Run Its Course
China’s Manufacturing is Expanding at a Slower Pace
USD/CAD at 1.0260 as Crude Oil Rises
GBP/USD Moves to 1.53 on Bets U.K. Avoided Another Recession
Investors Weigh Japan Bond Purchases as USD/JPY Near 100
China Ministry of Commerce Thinks Yuan Will Continue to Appreciate
PBOC says slower growth is result of needed restructuring
IMF Sees Three Speed Global Recovery
South Korea Cancels Diplomatic Trip to Japan Over Controversial Shrine Visit
Chinese Central Banker Confident on Current Growth
China Foreign Assets Reach 5.17 trillion dollars
Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as Italian President
New Evidence Suggest Austerity May Not Be the Answer
PM Rajoy Under Pressure to Ease Record Unemployment
BOC Carney: Canada Company Spending Likely to Rebound With U.S.
US Growth Likely to have Picked Up in First Quarter
AUD/USD Claws Back to 1.03 as Global Risk Appetite Recovers
US Fed and ECB’s Actions Amount to …
USD/JPY So Close Yet So Far to 100
Kuroda Hails G-20 Stance as USD/JPY Nears 100
Australian Currency Hits Revenue for Worsening Budget Position
Water concerns wet blanket to India’s industrial growth potential
Japanese Firms Cautious on Asset Expansions
US Stocks Posting Weak Earnings Results
Light Dimming for Euro Zone
Japan and China Helping Asian Currencies
G-20′s Reaction to the Yen’s Fall
A Change in China’s Currency Policy Likely
USD/CNY Near 6.23 Amid Band Widening Speculation
USD/CAD Near 1.0250 Before G-20 Meeting
USD/JPY at 98.50 as G-20 Members Not Opposed to BOJ Policies
CNY 1% Trading Limit May Change Next Week
Bank of Israel Supports BOJ Efforts
IMF Lagarde Summoned to Court
Japan Posts Record Trade Deficit
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.7 Percent
Fed Lacker Would End QE if he Could
German Parliament Approves Cyprus Bailout
Studies Point to Rising Manufacturing Costs in China
German Central Banker Spurs Rate Cut Possibility
Portugal Approves 800 million Spending Cut Round
US Weekly Jobless Claims Little Changed
Euro Borrowing costs fall after Spanish auction
Brent Rises From Nine-Month Low on Speculation Losses Excessive
G-20 Draft Affirms Pledge to Avoid Competitive Devaluations
Gold Miners Hurting From $169 Billion Loss
Lingering Bulls on China Market
Early Success for Japan PM Abe’s Radical Strategy
China’s Home Prices Post Solid Gains
USD/JPY Settles Around 98 After Japanese Cut Foreign Debt Holdings
USD/CAD Moves to 1.0250 after Carney Reduces Economic Growth Forecast
Growth Concern Sees AUD/USD Down Near 1.03
Fear Index VIX May Climb With Call Options Demand
Investor Interest Shifts from China to Japan
IMF Plays Down UK’s Plan for Growth
CIC: China Will Grow at Sustainable Levels
No Concerns Over Chinese Economy
USD/CAD Moves to Above 1.02 as Gold Rises
Demand for the Multifamily Unit Assists Surge in U.S. Housing Starts
Auditor: China Local Authority Debt ‘Out of Control’
India’s Deficit Eased by Dip in Gold Prices
No clear villian causing Gold 2 day crash
New EU Bank Rules to Start in 2014
UK Inflation Remains at Highest Level in 12 months
Bank of Japan Governor Tells Parliament to Curb Spending and Increase Revenue
Central Banks Creating Irreversible Expectations – Ex-ECB Weber
Commodities Plunge Sees China’s Stocks Drop to Three-Month Low
South Korea Unveils Fiscal Measures of 17.3 Trillion Won (US$15.4 billion)
BOJ Boosts Economy but Draghi Doesn’t See Currency War
Australian Bonds Remain Higher after RBA Minutes
USD/CAD Moves to Above 1.02 as Gold and Commodities Tumble
John Paulson Gold Bet losing 1.52 Billion on Paper
US Send First Salvo Over BOJ’s Shenanigans
Cypriot Bank Depositors Could lose up to 8.3 billion
India Inflation Rate Falls to 3 year low
ECB Draghi Pressures Governments for Crisis Dealing Changes
Greece to Receive Next Round of Aid
US Manufacturing Drops to 5 Month Low
Troika Assures Market Greece will Return to Growth in 2014
China Growth Falls in First Quarter
Gold Price Falls to 2011 Low
EU to face G20 Scrutiny on EZ Financial Crisis Handling
Singapore Home Sales Growing Again
A Loss of Confidence in China’s Outlook
World Bank: East Asia Should Consider Reining in Stimulus
Weak European Demand May Lead to ‘Sluggish’ Economic Growth for U.K.
AUD/USD Falls to 1.0430 after China GDP
U.S. and China Data Raises Recovery Worry as Risk Assets Hit
Negative Tone for Oil Prices from US and China Data
World Bank Cuts China Estimate
China’s Q1 GDP Growth Slows to 7.7%
Yuan Climbs to 19-Year High with USD/CNY Near 6.2450
Yen gaining strength ahead of G20 meeting
Cyprus President wants more EU “assistance”
Inflation Trumps GDP as Singapore Keeps Currency Stance
USD/CAD Reaches 1.01 on Demand for Riskier Assets
Fitch May Be Too Optimistic on China Debt
Asian Currencies Set for Biggest Gains Since September
BOJ’s QE Won’t Unleash Hot Money, Unlike Fed
US Budget Deadlock Dissolving
Corruption Clean Up push China Growth Higher
Economists see 3% US growth for 2013
More Jobs Available in London
Rate Decision Leads to South Korean Bonds Slide
Strong AUD/USD continue to hurt local businesses
Stocks in Asia continue to trade higher
Obama to Send to Congress 3.7 trillion budget
German Finance Minister Declares MOU for Cyprus is Ready
World Trade Organization Cuts 2013 Trade Forecast
French President to Eradicate Tax Havens
Fitch Downgrades Chinese Local Debt
Spanish Industrial Output Falls 6.5 percent in February
Focus on Austerity May Lead to ‘Endless Depression’ for Europe
RBA’s Kent: AU’s 2013 Growth to be Hurt by Strong AUD/USD
China Exports Miss Forecasts With Data Quality Suspected
Bill Gross buying up Treasuries
Political Instability adds to French Woes
Asian Economies Still Susceptible to Europe Fallout
China’s March Consumer Prices Rise 2.1% From Year Earlier
Skepticism abound on improving Chinese Export Data
Sliding Yen Drives Japan Gains From Trade to Consumers
Risk of Fourth Summer Slump for U.S. Fed
IMF’s Lagarde: BOJ’s policy good for promoting global growth
Nikkei Up Nearly 3% but Yen Slumps
World’s Largest Deficit Nation Still Attracting Investors
Global Economy is in for Another Tricky Year
Asian Currencies Continue to Underperform despite BOP fundamentals
BOJ Moves Leads to Weakest Yen Since June 2009
Even as Confidence Gains, U.K. Economy Will Struggle
Weidmann: No Bank is Safe. Winding down possibility remains.
European Commission warns Portugal on Breaking Austerity Agreements
China President Xi not upbeat about global recovery
Chinese Local Government Debt Soaring
Chinese Tourists Spending Most in the World
French Oil Companies Upset at double standards for Geothermal Energy Drilling
Supercar demands in Japan rising
Yen Weakness may result in unforseen circumstances – Soros
Strategists Are Bullish on the U.S. Dollar
Australian Shares and Japan Stock Futures Higher on Stimulus Bets
Unprecedented Easing Ahead for Japan
USD/CAD Nearly Touches Before 1.01 March U.S. Jobs Reports
USD/JPY Moves to 96.60 as BOJ Doubles Stimulus
Lower U.S. March Jobs Report is Expected
Investor Ross: U.S. Economy Has No ‘Real Lift’
BOE Maintains QE as Inflation Concerns Override New Freedom
BOJ’s Mandate of ‘Everything Possible’
Intervention Speculation Sees Thai Baht Near a Two-Week Low
AUD/USD Near 1.0480 as Retail Sales Exceed Forecasts
In New RBA Term, Governor Stevens Faces Currency War Fallout
USD/CAD Drops Below 1.0150 as Crude Oil, Stocks Drop
Cyprus Helps Draghi to Cut Rates
Fed Official: Bond Buying Could Cool This Summer
USD/JPY Around 93 Before BOJ Decision
After Cyprus Fumble, Draghi Considers Plan B
Cooler U.S. Growth with Slowing Service Industries
Service Industries in U.S. Grow at Slowest Pace Since August
US Treasuries Advance as ADP Misses Forecast
WTI Crude Drops as U.S. Oil Stockpiles Gain
ADP Data Shows U.S. Economy Added Fewer Jobs
BCC: UK to Avoid Triple Dip Recession
Manufacturing Prices higher in Asia due to rising wages
USD/CAD Moves to 1.0150 as China Growth Boosts Demand
A Higher China Services PMI in March Driven by Construction
PBOC Lowers Reference Rate as Yuan Retreats From 19-Year High
North Korea Threat leads to Won Dropping to Six-Month Low
Philly Fed data show all but 3 states growing
EUR/JPY Below 120 Before ECB Meeting
OPEC: China to import highest crude in the world
All Eyes on Japan’s Central Bank
US Factory Orders Climb on Demand for Autos, Planes
US Treasury Yields Climb From 2-Month Low on Factory Orders
Gold holds near $1,600 With Stops Close By
WTI Oil Falls as Crude Supplies Seen Rising
Denmark next at risk? IMF urging loss cutting for banks
Cyprus wants to gamble to boost economy
Commodities – Bullish Bets Return
WTI Crude Falls From Six-Week High As Pipeline is Shut
Argentine Bonds Fall On Government Proposal to Default Holdouts
US Treasuries’ In Demand Abroad
Euro Down to 1.2780 on Weak Economic Data
PBOC Fixing Sees Yuan Rise to 19-Year High
China’s PMI Reverses Trend from Start of 2013
Japan Corporate Sentiment Improves

March

Developing Countries are Dumping Euro Reserves
Japan Labor Situation Improving
BOJ Tankan: Japan Corporate Sentiment Improves
Other Tax Havens Step In as Banks in Cyprus Falter
China Tightening Rules on Home Purchases to Cool Market
China’s March Official Factory PMI at 11-month high
Euro Drops to 1.2780 and Yen Unmoved by BOJ Tankan Survey
Abenomics claim 2nd Victim after US Automobiles – Korean Exports
South Korea lowers growth forecast
OECD predicts stronger global growth
Cyprus Banks Open For Business
Spanish Bonds Fall 2nd Day as Cyprus Concern Damps Yield Demand
WTI Advances a Fifth Day as U.S. Refiners Bolster Output
U.S. Markets Aiming for Big Quarterly Gains as Europe Casts Shadow
Rupiah Drops as Indonesian Bonds are Set for Worst Quarter in 2 Years
USD/JPY Moves Towards 94 as BOJ’s Kuroda Gives No New Policy Hints
Cutting Research: Cyprus Crisis Solved in Great Depression Laws
Fed Official: U.S. Monetary Policy Is Not Loose Enough
Pound Rises to Two-Month High Against Euro
Euro Near Four-Month Low at 1.2780 on Cyprus Contagion Concerns
US Debt In Demand as Italian Turmoil Renews Refuge Appeal
Gold Under Pressure as U.S. Recovery Signs Curb Demand
Corn Supply Slumps Most Since ’75 on Ethanol Profit
WTI Oil Declines After U.S. Stockpiles Gain
Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Fell in February
EUR/USD near 1.2850 and USD/JPY at 94.80 on their Respective Issues
Confidence Returns to U.S. Housing
USD/CAD Touches 1.0160 as Crude Spread at Five-Month Low
Capital Controls in Cyprus Ready for Anxious Depositers
Fed Study: China’s Growth Could Slow Sharply by 2030
Asian Markets Generally Higher Wednesday after Strong US Data
Traders Bet on More BOJ Stimulus as USD/JPY sits near 94.55
EUR/USD at 1.2865 Before Confidence Data and Italian Auctions
AUD/USD Around 1.0480 Before RBA Stability Review
FT/Rt’s: Dijsselbloem interview transcript
Commission hopes ESM will not be used to recapitalise banks
WTI Crude Advances to 5-Week High on U.S Goods Report
US February New Home Sales Best In 5-Years
US Debt Prices Fall Before Auction as Reports Signal Growth
AUD/USD Around 1.0460 Before RBA Stevens’ Speech
USD/JPY Trades Around 94.40 as BOJ’s Kuroda Speaks in Parliament
Cyprus Solution – ad hoc Responses with Little Explanation Undermine Market Confidence
Euro Down Near 1.2850 as Cyprus Spurs Debt Crisis Jitters
Markets in Rollercoaster Mode due to Mixed Message From Europe
USD/CAD Back Near 1.02 as Oil Rises
EUR/GBP Moves to Six-Week Low Below 0.85 on Cyprus
China’s ‘Internationalization’ may hurt domestic economies
Growing Debt Problem Gives Rajoy Budget Headache
Cyprus Agrees to International Bailout
U.S. Payroll Growth Bodes Well for Economy
Yen Moves to 94.80 as South Korea Escalates Concern With Japan Policies
U.S. Senate Passes $3.7 Trillion Budget
EUR/USD Moves Through 1.30 as Cyprus Bailout Deal Reached
German Ifo Sentiment Index Falls as Crisis returns to Europe
China and Brazil Central Banks to Agree on Currency Swap Deal
Japan Lower House Approves 2013 Tax Reform Plan
Japan Policy Makers Hedge Bets on Inflation Target Timeline
Europe Considering Closing Cyprus Banks and Asset Freeze
EU Bailout Ultimatum Leads to Possible Cyprus Euro Exit
EUR/USD Near 1.29 as ECB Issues Deadline to Cyprus
RBA Bets See AUD/USD Move to Above 1.04
Turkey May Block Natural Gas for Cyprus Bailout Negotiations
Lets not forget about Sequesters: House on track to pass deep cuts to budget
Cyprus may enact new laws to prevent bank runs
Russia and Cyprus Discuss Banking and Natural Gas Deals
Bernanke Says Fed May Alter Bond Buying
China HSBC Flash PMI Rebounds to 51.7
The UK Budget Doesn’t Help the Pound
NZD/USD Moves to 82.60 as Economy Accelerates
USD/JPY Moves to 95.80 Before Kuroda Briefing
Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Have Likely Climbed to Three-Year High
Moody’s: Chinese Railway Industry Restructuring good for Banks
Pace of Oil Consumption Growth Slower in China
Cyprus Bank Closure Extended to 26 Mar as Solutions Sought
Portugal FinMin Recovery will Take Decades
Economists Expect Singapore Economy to Grow 2.8 percent in 2013
Bernanke Reassures Markets Easing to Continue
IMF Lagarde Apartment Searched for her role in 1997 Case
1 in 4 Bentleys in the World is Sold in China
Fears of a China Hard Landing Resurface
PBOC Boosts Fixing as Yuan Climbs to 19-Year High
Won Falls to Lowest Level Since September on Fund Flows Curb Concerns
AUD/USD Drifts Below 1.04; NZ Follows Suit
Euro Drifts Toward 4-Month Low Below 1.29
Australia Treasurer Swan wants to see more Retail Corporate Debt
Childers seeks Rehn resignation over Cyprus
Cyprus Rejects Bailout Tax on Deposits
China FDI Grows by 6.32 percent in February
Shirakawa Officially Resigns to the Bank of Japan
New US Home Rise in February
French Finance Minister EU Cannot Lend Cyprus more than 10 billion
Europe Car Market Shrinks 10 percent in February
Vote on Bailout Levy Might be Postponed as Official hope to Modify to Avoid Defeat
Merkel Bows to Public Discontent Considers Capping Executive Pay
Japan to Arrange a 10 Trillion Stopgap budget for 50 days
Japan Formalizes Kuroda as Head of BoJ
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Drop 0.2 percent in January
German ZEW Increases in March
Draghi and Cyprus Not Seeing Eye to Eye
USD/JPY at 95.40 Before BOJ Leadership Change
Cyprus Parliament Unlikely to Pass Levy Vote
Bernanke Gets Hold of Fed Messages
RBI Moves for Second Time in 2013
Goldman and Morgan Stanley sees strong S&P 500 gains in 2013
EU wants 5.8 Bln From Cyprus no matter what
House Prices Continue to Rise in China
Japan PM Abe to Protect Farming in TPP Free Trade talks
Survey Shows 63 Percent of Japanese Back TPP Free-Trade talks
Banks in Cyprus to Close until Thursday
QE’s Impact Coming to an End
Economists: UK Needs $15 Billion Spending ‘Kick Start’
Cyprus Bailout a Reality Check
EUR/USD Falls to 2013 Low Under 1.29 on Cyprus
AUD/USD Drifts to 1.0365 as Cyprus Turmoil Damps Sentiment
Australia Government Revenue Expected to Fall
UK to Unveil Additional 10B GBP Spending to Spur Economy
Drought putting NZD$2 Billion toll on NZ economy
Cyprus Lawmakers to Vote on Bailout Package Levy
Mr Yen Not a Fan of Abenomics
US Consumer Sentiment Drops due to Lawmakers Lack of Consensus on Budget
US Industrial Production Rises 0.7 percent in February
Former Fed Chief Greenspan Sees no Irrational Exuberance
Treasury Sec Jack Lew “Not Worried” about Stock Bubble
Planning Processes Weakness Seen in JPMorgan and Goldman
Japan Lower House Approves Kuroda as BoJ Governor
US Current Account Deficit Narrows in Fourth Quarter
Majority of Europe Wishes to Exit Austerity, not Germany
Greek Troubles Continue as Statisticians used as Scapegoats
Bank of Italy Asks Lenders with Losses not to Pay Bonuses or Dividivends
Australia Adds 71,500 Jobs the Biggest Increase in 13 years
Greek Bailout Talks for Next Tranche Delivery Break Off
Obama Seeking Tax Middle Ground with Republicans
Freely tradable Yuan in 5 years?
Irish Bond Auction a Success
US Inventories Rise 1 percent in January
German Central Banker No Sense in Speculating on Euro Exit
US Retail Rises in February despite higher Taxes
UK Cameron Getting House In Order
Retail Sales in U.S. Probably Advanced as Job Market Picked Up
1st Casualty of “Currency Wars” – US Automakers
Americans Spending Less Despite Stocks Optimism
Drought Worsens as Kiwi Dollar Touches 6-Week Low against Aussie
U.S. Labor Market Improves with Job Openings Increase
USD/CAD Remains in Tight Range Between 1.0250 and 1.03
USD/JPY Moves to 96 Before Japan Opposition Announces BOJ Nominee Stance
OPEC sees Economic Risks Hurting Oil Demand in 2013
French President Admits Country will miss Deficit Targets
UK Manufacturing Drags GBP Down
Pre Owned Chinese Home Sales Soar to 280 percent
German Central Bank Governor Warns Crisis not Over
Goldman Not Confident about Recent Rally
Soros cut 55% of exchange-traded Gold products in Q4 2012 – Gold Rush Over?
North Korea Concern Sees Won Trade Near One-Month Low
Thai Baht Climbs to 19 Month High
Recovery Speculation Leads to Canadian Dollar Gaining for Third Day
Australia and N.Z. Dollars Move to 4-Year Highs Against Yen
USD/JPY Moves to 96.50 Before BOJ Releases Minutes
RBI’s $91 Billion Bond Buying Makes Fight Against Inflation Challenging
Blackstone Group is Betting Heavily on US Residential Real Estate
Merkel Coalition Partner Agrees with The Chancellor on Euro
Hong Kong Authorities Increase Regulation and Taxes to Curb Housing Bubble
Kuroda Stresses Speed Important in Achieving 2 Percent Inflation Target
China Inflation Up due to Lunar New Year Festivities
German Imports Rise in January
Central Banks Buying Up AUD Bonds
N.Korea Threatens Nuclear Warfare
Germans Seeking Euro Exit Forming New Political Party
Higher Yuan Allays US Concerns
Aussies Buying Homes on Lower Interest Rates
China Commerce Minister Warns US, EU and Japan about Devaluation
Japan China Trade Down 8.2 Percent in the First Two Months of 2013
Loonie Rallies As Employment Numbers Beat Street
Rating Agencies on SEA debt not reflective of market sentiments
China’s Exports Exceed Forecasts
Perhaps Look Elsewhere for FX Returns
All except 1 Bank Passed Fed’s Stress Test
USD/JPY Moving Towards 95 on U.S. Jobs, Japan Trade Data
Decision Against Further Easing has BlackRock Selling Pound
Small Trade Deficit Sees Canadian Dollar Gain from almost 8-Month Low
AUD/USD Stays Above 1.0250 on Global Growth
Japan Heading in Right Direction
US Yields Push Higher: Treasuries Pressured Ahead of NFP
Japan Nominates Vice Finance Minister to Replace Kuroda at ADB
Bank of China Resumes Repos to Drain Liquidity
BoJ Kept Monetary Policy Unchanged in Shirakawa Last Meeting
Mario Draghi Calls for Structural Reforms to Stabilize EU Economy
French Unemployment Hits 10.6 Percent
US Trade Deficit Rebounds in January due to Oil Imports
BoE Keeps QE On Hold: Weighs Radical Tool Options
Ultra Rich Chinese Lawmakers Set to Grow
Obamacare Is Costing Jobs and Sales Says Beige Book
USD/CAD Moves to 1.0320 Central Bank Says Rate Appropriate
AUD/USD Drops to 1.0230 Ahead of Trade Data
EUR/USD Drops to 1.2980 Before ECB Meeting
US Orders for Goods Fall 2 percent in January
UK House Prices Rise in February
BoE Governor Favours Breaking up RBS
US Treasury’s Fall: Equity Gains Dampen Insurance Demand
Asian Hedge Fund Sunset Industry
U.S. Dollar Remains Lower Versus Majors Before Beige Book
More Deals Done Hinted on Wall Street
Asian Stocks Higher following US Dow’s lead
Australia extends run to 21 recession-free years
Talks Continue on U.S. Spending Cuts
AUD/USD Climbs to 1.0270 on RBA Statement
Dollar Index Trades Near 6-Month High
‘Avoid Currency Intervention’ U.S. Tells G-7
UK Osborne Stands Alone as EU Push for Bank Bonus Cap
Managed Exchange Rates Create Tension Says US Treasury Official
Euro Deal Would Cut Irish Borrowing
Japan Opposition to Argue Iwata BoJ Deputy Nomination
US and China Strike Tentative Deal on North Korea Sanctions
Head of Nissan Warns Europe Car Market Collapsing
UK Service Sector Data Boosts Chances of Triple-dip Recession
UK Chancellor Osborne Against EU Cap on Bank Bonuses
US 10′s Under Pressure on Speculation Services Expanded
WTI Crude Rebounds From 10-Week Low
Larger Chinese Mining Firms Seen Recently
China Maintains 7.5% Growth Target
AUD/USD Sits Just Above 1.02 as RBA Rate Decision is 2.5 Hours Away
EUR/USD just above 1.30 on Economic Outlook and Italian Elections
India Outlook “Stable” – Moody’s
USD/JPY Moves to 93.30 on Signs Europe Crisis Is Returning
AUD/USD Falls to 5-Month Low at 1.0160 on Unexpected Drop in Building Data
BOJ Governor Nominee Kuroda Signals Aggressive Monetary Policy Is On Its Way
Obama Offers Medicare and Social Security in Latest “Grand Bargain”
Euro Leaders – No Way Out of Austerity
US Workers Taking Less Time to Land Jobs
Slower Growth may Force China to Loosen Policy Grip
No Progress on Sequestration Talks
Italy Nears New Vote as Euro Leaders Demand Austerity
EUR/USD Sits Just Above 1.30 on Signs Economy Weakening
Pressure on China for Monetary Tightening has Eased
President Obama Raises the Issue of Cutting Entitlements
Personal Risk Tolerance has Changed since 2008
CNY Yuan Passes Ruble in World Payments
GBP UK House Prices Show Lack of Movement
JPY Consumer Prices Fall for Third Month in Japan
GBP UK Near a Third Dip Recession After January Manufacturing and Housing Data
USD Manufacturing Rises at Fast Rate
USD Manufacturing Loses Momentum in February
USD Auto Industry Recovers YoY and MoM
EUR Unemployment Hits Record High 11.9 percent
South-East Asian Bonds Seek 8 Straight Year Record High
India face ‘more than likely” Risk of Downgrade

February

Indonesian Inflation Rising – Rate Cut by Central Bank Unlikely
Fisher Wants Fed to End QE
Senate Bills to Postpone Sequester Rejected
US Labor Market Improves With Lower Unemployment Claims
IMF Warns US Growth Forecast Will Fall if Sequester is not Avoided
US Senate Confirms Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary
UK to Challenge EU Banker Bonus Cap
India to Increase Public Spending and Tax Rich in 2013
US GDP Grows Slowly in 2012 4Q at 0.1 percent
Japan’s Industrial Production Rises for a Second Month
EU Agrees to Cap Bankers’ Bonuses
Malaysia Setting Tighter Ringgit Fixing Rules Against Manipulation
Fed May Maintain Asset Balance After Exiting QE
Growth Targets in China Provinces Slashed as Rising Debt Concerns Reign
US Factory Orders Remain Strong Despite Sequestration
AUD Held by up to 34 Central Banks Globally
Euro Saved by Smooth Italy Debt Auction
USD/JPY Back Above 92 Before Abe Submits BOJ Nominees
Up to 34 Central Banks Hold Australian Dollar Reserves, According to RBA
Draghi Says ECB in No Rush to Tighten Monetary Policy
EUR/USD Rallies Back to 1.3150 on Easing Italy Concern
European Business Confidence Rises in February
Europe Still Attractive for Carlyle Group
Bernanke Warns again about the Risk of Spending Cuts
Italian Bond Sale Ends with Higher Yields after Election
UK Economy Growth Revised Upwards in 2012
US Spending Cuts will not Prompt in Downgrade says Fitch
South Korean firms bullish about economy
Think-tank forecast 8% GDP growth in Q1 for China
Investors await Italian bond sale as Yen holds on
USD/JPY Moves Back to Near 92
Fear Factor VIX climbing down
Savings from Sequester Could Be Eroded by Legal Compensation
Canadian Dollar Weakens to Lowest Since June
Italy Sells Bonds Amid Poll Uncertainty
Bernanke Downplays Risk of QE
Spanish Minister Worries About Italian Election Effects
Draghi Euro Defense Led to Italian Leadership Vacuum
Jack Lew Backed by Senate for Confirmation Vote
US Consumer Confidence Climbs in February
US Home Prices Rise in December
Bundesbank Calls France Out for High Deficit
UK Retail Sales Falls in February
Hong Kong upcoming Budget May Boost Social Welfare
Sweden Endorses BOJ “Natural Steps” Intervention
Hong Kong Doubled Stamp Duty push Property Sales lower
Italian Hung Parliament on Berlusconi Likely
AUDUSD Drifting Towards 1.02 as RBA Says Currency May Spur Rate Cuts
GBP/USD Moves to below 1.51 and Lowest Since 2010 after Downgrade
Political Gridlock a Possibility in Italy Election
Berlusconi Lead in Senate Could Gridlock Italy after Elections
Chinese Households Forecast Inflation Rise
Berlusconi Ahead in Senate Race – Italian Elections
UK AAA Credit Rating is Downgraded
UK to maintain Austerity Measures Despite Downgrade
Zhou Stays at PBOC as China reshuffles Government
No Unanimous Support For New Indo Central Bank Chief
Zhou Stays PBOC Chief as China Prepares for Government Shuffle
The White House is urging Renegotiation on Deep Budget Cuts
China’s February HSBC Flash PMI Eases a Little
AUD/JPY Moves Near Four Year High at 97.50
Won Weakens on Yen Drop
US Fed’s Stimulus is Spurring Employment in Housing and Autos Industries
Bernanke’s Preparing to Inform Markets of End of QE
Yen Moves to 2 1/2-Year Low
China House Prices Rise 2.2 percent in January
China Disagrees with Abe Comments to Washington Post about Territorial Disputes
Spain will Miss Deficit Reduction Targets in 2013
The Fed Bullard Hints at Sustained Aggressive Monetary Policy
European Commission Warns No Growth Until 2014
Berlusconi is Second in Italian Polls Prior to Elections
GDP Targets potentially to be given to Central Banks
RBA Endorses Current Level of Interest Rates
Watching the Euro Closely on Friday
AUDUSD Moves Back to 1.03 After Comments from RBA Governor
EURUSD Sits Just Below 1.32 Before Italian Vote
Bank of Korea Kim pushing Central Bank boundaries
Currency Battle Brewing in Asia
Fed Signals Possible Slowing of QE
Singapore to enter Asian Space Industry
Dollar Index Touches Three-Month High
Merkel Suggests EURUSD’s Present Value is within Normal Range
FOMC Minutes Have Far Reaching Impact
GBP/USD Falls to 18 Month Low After BOE Minutes
Less Foreign Labor potentially bringing up cost for Singapore Firms
PBOC send tightening signals as China stocks collapse
US Stocks Falls Most Since Nov on FOMC Minutes
Buying Houses in China to be more difficult as China aims to curb speculation
Gold Declines to 6-Month Low on Economic Improvement
US 10-year Treasury Yields Close to Highest in 10-months
Fed Watchers: Doves rules FOMC roost, despite Hawks protests
Asia Stocks Advance Again as Global Outlook remains positive
USD/JPY Moves towards 94 on BOJ Governor Report
Yen Inflates Imports as Japan Trade Deficit Swells to Record
Increase in Iron-ore Prices see Aussie 10-Year Yield Touch 9-Month High
Fed Message Likely to be Dovish
US 10′s Trade Near 2% Ahead of Fed Minutes
Oil Gains On German Investor Outlook
Canadian Assets For Sale; A First In 8-Months
ECB to scrutinise Irish debt levels
East German Case Study Good for EU Crisis
China Milk Powder Reports sees N.Z. Dollar Drop
Clamp Down on Official Spendings Hurting Chinese Retail Sales
Service Industry Growth Key for China’s Economy
Looking for When QE3 May Draw to a Close
EURUSD at 1.3350 After Mario Draghi’s Bearish Comments
Concern South Korea will Weaken its Currency to Support Exports
G-20 Goes Easy on Japan as Yen Continues to Weaken
GBPUSD Falls to Seven-Month Low Below 1.55
Japanese are Selling Huge Amounts of Australian Debt
Australia ok with Abenomics – Everyone has stake in Japanese growth
Ben Bernanke: US “Far From Full Strength”
Asian Markets have Started Well on Monday
US Banks Still Receiving Bailouts
G-20 is Against Governments Influencing Rates
G-20 Urges Action to Address the Weak Global Economy
Japan Stimulus Supported by G-20
Yen Moves to 93.80 After G-20 Refrains From Censuring Japan
Greece Tries IT Approach to Fight Tax Evasion
Paulson Hedge Fund Gold Position Unchanged as Soros and PIMCO Reduce Holdings
US Industrial Production Falls 0.1 percent in January
Yen in G-20′s Firing Line
BOE’s Broadbent Says BOE Can Do More to Fix Economy
Russia To Stand Firm at G-20 on Currency Manipulation
US Dollar’s Title in Trouble?
NZ Beats Australia
South Korean Won Heads for Best Week in 14 Months
Yen Moves Back to 92.50 Before G-20 Officials Meet in Moscow
G20 to discuss Yen in Moscow meeting
Another Billion Profit for Soro’s bet on BOJ
Bank of Japan Leaves Policy Unchanged Despite Pressure
US Treasury Nominee Lew Faces Confirmation Committee
US Unemployment Claims Fell 27,000
Austerity Measures hurting Czechs as domestic demands weaken
Shrinking GDP – Abenomics to the rescue?
Tight Labor Market? More people quitting in US
Japan’s Economy Shrank in Q4 – Justification for Abenomics
EU Factory Output Rises in December
BoE Warns UK Economy will have Low Growth for 2 Years
BoE Governor Says UK Recovery in Sight
EU and US Free Trade Agreement Talks to Begin
US Retail Sales Grow Slightly as Taxes Rise
Gold prices slip ahead of G20 meeting
Free Trade Talks between EU and US to commence
South Korean’s Unemployment Rate hits 7-month high
Economists expects Japanese GDP to grow in Q4 2012
Canadian Dollar Moves Back Towards 1
Yen Gains as G-7 Officials Offer Mixed Signals
GBP/USD Falls to 6-Month Low Below 1.56 Before BOE Data
ECB Draghi Dismisses Currency War Statements
UK Inflation 2.7% in January
International Banks Warn About Currency War Scenario
G-7 Said to Be Concerned About Excess Yen Moves
US Treasury Posts First January Budget Surplus in 5-years
RBA Rate-Cut Bets has Australian Dollar Maintaining its Slide
US Treasury Backs Japan Stimulus Plan as Yen Nears 3-Year Low
Yen plunges versus US Dollar and Euro
Fed May Sustain Easing After Ending QE
US Fed Taking ‘Forceful Action’ on Economy
US Treasury’s Brainard: G-20 Must Avoid Devaluations
AUDUSD Falls to 1.0250 Ahead of Confidence Data
Euro Rallies to 1.34 as ECB Official Says It Isn’t Overvalued
German Central Banker Will not Weaken Euro
G7 to Address Currency War this week
Japan Stock Market Rose 7 Percent Last Month Thanks to PM Abe
Asian Development Bank President Gives 2 year Timeline for Japan 2 Percent Inflation Target
Cyprus Rescue Package Could Mean Losses for Depositors
UK Business Confidence Hits Lowest Level in 21 Years
Spanish Prime Minister Publishes Tax Returns to End Scandal
G20 to Look Ahead Rather than Back
Australia Home Loan Approvals Fall for Third Month
State of Union: Obama to Propose Spending to Boost Jobs
White House: Coming Budget Cuts Will Hit Economy
EUR/USD Moves Below 1.34 Slowdown Signs
Unrest Returns and Euro Ministers Seek New Crisis Momentum
China Eclipses U.S. as Biggest Trading Nation
China Trade Rebounds in January
China Inflation Falls to 2 Percent
Japan China Trade Rises 10 Percent YoY
US Trade Gap Shows Smallest Deficit in 3 Years
Japan Surplus is Smallest on Record
EU Budget is Agreed with 34 billion in Cuts
Australia Controversial Mining Tax Falls Below Expectations
Chinese CPI meeting expectations despite much higher exports and imports levels
RBA Lowers Inflation Forecast as AUDUSD Set for 4th Week of Falls
China’s Economic Rebound Intact on Latest Data
Export Growth Has Yuan Advancing Most in Four Weeks
AUD/USD Climbs Back Towards 1.03 on China Import Data
EU Leaders Battle Over Budget
Canadian Dollar Falls as Risk Appetite Shrinks
AUS/USD Falls Below 1.03 Amid Risk Aversion
Draghi Warns of Slowing Inflation as Euro Falls to Below 1.34
US Weekly Claims Fell Last Week
Bubble Fears in China’s Real Estate due to Bond Frenzy
Bank of Korea Sharply Cuts Growth Forecasts Again
2012/13 Growth of 5% Expected by India’s Government
IMF: RBI must keep inflation in check
Euro’s Rise Comes at a Cost
AUDUSD Touches 1.03 on Jobs Data
Greece’s Stournaras Concerned with Euro’s High Level
Euro Drifts Towards 1.35 Before ECB Meeting
Merkel to let Market set EUR Rate
US Treasury to Extend Debt Maturity
OECD Recommends Further Stimulus for UK Economy
Monte Paschi Derivatives Loss Could Reach 1 Billion
WTI Crude Slips, Discount to Brent Widens
RBS Fined $612M for Manipulating Libor Rate
China imported record Gold amounts in 2012
Bernanke Warned about Flawed Credit Ratings Risk
Phillippine: Higher Imports mitigate Peso Gains
Chinese Private Equities still high due to unrealistic expectaions
Month-long delay in Chinese Economic data frustrates investors
AUD/USD Falls to 1.0350 After Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall
US Housing Market Already Shows Signs of a New Bubble
Euro Nears 3-Year High Versus Yen at 127
French PM Hollande Urges Euro Rate Target
Canadian Dollar Nears One-Week High
Higher Demand for Short Dur bonds as Bond Investors prepare for rate hike
IMF recommends US to accumulate FX reserves and impose Capital inflows controls
Double Manpower needed for ECB Bank Supervision Plans
AUD/USD Drops Below 1.04 After RBA Leaves Rates Unchanged
Europe Gives Market Concern
Rate Cuts Help Australian House Prices Rise Most Since Mid-2010
Budget Cuts May Throw U.S. Economy Into Recession
Confidential Study Suggests ECB Needs More Staff
Euro Falls Strongly to 1 Week Low Below 1.35
AUD/USD Moves up to 1.0450 Before Rate Announcement
Italy and Spain Uncertainty Weighs on Euro
Oil Tax Backfires for Greek Government
Cooling Measures expected to roll out in Hong Kong
Retailing Boosts Recovery as China Services Industries Expand
Japan Finance Minister Looking to the Past
Obama Seeks Closed Loopholes
Central Bankers Under the Microscope
AUDUSD Moves to 1.0430 and Bonds Fall, before RBA Meets
Obama Convinced U.S. Needs Revenue and Spending Cuts
On Concern Recent Declines were Too Quick, the Yen Gains Versus Majors
Financial Crisis Over? Mutual Funds Reaping Record Deposits
US Jobs Rise In January; Revisions A Plus
DKK and SEK gains as Private Investment increases
BOE likely to adopt “Wait and See” attitude while waiting for Carney

January

Danish Housing Market expected to recover in 2013 – Denmark Central Bank
PM Abe Nears BOJ Governor Selection as Yen Falls
China Manufacturing Data Disappoints, AUDUSD Eases Back Towards 1.04
Aussie and Kiwi Remain Steady Before China Manufacturing
PM Cameron’s Plan Upsets Latvia’s Euro Thoughts
Increase in US Debt Limit is Approved
Canada Dollar Breaks Parity
Australian Dollar Forecast Relies on Gas
Gold Pares Back Biggest Rally In 3-weeks
Canada’s November GDP Print Beats Expectations
US Jobless Claims Rise +38k On The Week
Better than expected German Unemployment figures boosted EUR
Deutsche Bank reports $3B Loss from cost of job cuts
NZ Dollar Near 3 Month High Versus Australian Dollar
New Fed Roster Likely Won’t Alter Policy
Fed to Continue Stimulus Amid Signs of Pause in Growth
Canadian Dollar Trades Near Six Month Low as U.S. Economy Contracts
Ongoing Bailouts Could Weaken Even Strongest Euro Members
US Economy Comes to Standstill
Gold On The Rise After Weak US GDP Report
Crude Steady After Inventory Report
US Economy Sinks On Defense Spending
ECB balance sheet at lowest level in nearly a year: DJ
Income Gap decreasing for China
China’s Used Car Market Outpaces New Sales Growth
Kiwi Dollar Eases Back to 0.8370 Before NZ Reserve Bank Meets Tomorrow
Moody’s says US Triple A rating still not safe
Singapore Office Rents to Rebound as Supply Growth Abates
CNBC Survey: Economic Optimism Growing on Wall Street
Canadian dollar Posts Large Gains Against U.S. Dollar
AUD / USD Moves to Four Day High Above 1.0470
Fed’s Bond Buying to Reach $1.14 Trillion in 2014
Fitch Warns UK is at Significant Risk of a Downgrade
Greek Debt Rally Loses Steam as Fears Return
UK Pension Experts Criticize QE
Spanish Christmas Retail Sales Fall 10 percent
US House Prices Rise 5.5 percent from a year ago
Asian Shares Rise Tuesday, however Investors are Cautious before US Data
Elevated Inflation is Limiting the RBI’s Actions
Oil Expected to Resume Upward Climb as Economic Data Improves
Yen given free reign to weaken? G20 unlikely to admonish Japan over “Competitive Devaluation”
Australian and NZ Dollars Rise as Asian Stocks Advance
S.Korea Shows Signs of Improving Domestic Demand
Record Buying of Structured Notes for Yuan
South Korean 2013 revised growth estimate from 3.9% to 3%
The US Dollar Declines for a 2nd Day Versus Yen
In US Fed, Debate May Shift to When to Slow Asset Buying
Signs of Slower Economic Growth sees Canadian Dollar Trade Close to 6-Month Low
US Orders For Durables Surge Ahead Pushing S&P
Oil Trades Near 4-Month Top
Record Jobless in Euro-Zone – EUR/USD still climbing
OMT best left unused – ECB’s Coene
Manipulation of Forex Rates Suspected in Singapore
Chinese Central Bank says Yuan “Close to Equilibirum”
Yen Surges to Near 91 after Minister’s Comments
Higher Taxes and Mortgage Requirements Turn Off Deals in Singapore
Record High Unemployment Marred Rajoy First Year
Japan’s Deputy Economy Minister Endorses Yen at 100
Greece Brings Charges Against Statisticians
France Plans to Implement Financial Transaction Tax
UK Unemployment Fell to 7.7% 18 Month Low
BoE Governor Says More Needed to Restore Confidence in Banks
Aussies Slow Inflation Brings The RBA In Play
Bank Of Spain Says Recession Has Deepened
India, World’s Largest Gold Buyer, Raises Import Taxes
US Budget Discord Threat To Global Economy
Potential for UK to leave EU before 2017
Draghi Says ‘Darkest Clouds’ Over Europe Have Receded
Australian Consumer Prices Gain Less Than Forecasts
BOJ’s Impact on the Yen
Yen Rises for Third Day Before Price Data
Poll: U.S. Government’s Finances is the Greatest Risk to the World Economy
U.K. to Have Referendum on Leaving EU by 2017
Deferred Actions from BOJ put pressure on Abe’s Stimulus Package
Companies CEOs less optimistic about 2013 Growth
Canadian November Retail Sales Report
Yen on The Prowl; AP delayed
Commodities On The Rebound
Record High Employment in the World to continue until 2017 – ILO
Positive and Negative Signs for the EuroZone in 2013
BOJ Adopts Abe’s 2% Inflation Target
More kicking of the can: Republicans wish to extend debt limit to May 19
BOJ’s next move will be under the Microscope
Disagreements expected over ESM Funds Meeting
Offshore Trading of Yuan has Estimated to have Doubled to $6 billion a day
Japanese Stimulus Seen Boosting Southeast Asia
Singapore Dollar Losing Luster to Higher Returns
SEA currencies to gain against SGD in 2013
No more cheap labor? China’s growth at risk
Chinese Gap between Rich and Poor narrows
David Cameron cancelled speech today, European stocks lower
Yen Is Near 2 1/2-Year Low as Speculation Mounts about BOJ’s Next Move
Dramatic Times for Yen as Markets Look to BOJ
Euro Pushes to within reach of 1.34 as Spain’s Borrowing Costs Decline
US Debt Ceiling Looms Large at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013
Fed Easing Measures Likely Will Continue
Australian and N.Z. Dollars Rise to Highest Against Yen Since 2008
Singapore Dec Exports: Largest drop in 14 months
Yen Rises as Officials Suggest being on on the Brink of a “Currency War”.
China Set to Exit a Seven-Quarter Slowdown
Canadian Dollar Falls as Monetary Policies are Criticized
Russia Indicates that the World Is Nearing A Currency War
Sentiment Data Leads Aussie Dollar Fall Versus Yen
Japanese Machine Orders Gain Surprise Analysts
Were we too optimistic? World Bank Slashs 2013 Growth Forecast
Juncker: Euro Exchange Rate Is ‘Dangerously High’
Japan’s Bitter Territorial Row with China
ECB’s Nowotny to Speak as the Euro Remains Lower
Singapore – Cooling Measures Introduced to curb Rising Home Prices
The Australian Dollar Staying Strong
AUDUSD Drops below 1.0550 Before Employment Data
US Treasuries Safe from Default after Nod from Obama
Obama not allowing Republicans to “collect a ransom” even as debt ceiling nears
US Treasury to Congress: We Will Hit the Debt Ceiling Soon
Despite ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal, Bernanke says, “We’re Not Out of the Woods”
Obama Worried About ‘Haywire’ Markets
Japan and Singapore Agree to Negotiate on Regional Free Trade Agreement
China Official Growth in 2012 was 7.7 percent
China Opens Foreign Currency Loan Office
Europe Factory Output Falls for Third Straight Month
China Sovereign Fund Praises 2012 Returns
India Inflation Hits 3 Year Low
Euro Leaders Declaring Worst Is Over Turn to Economy Woes
Yuan Touches 19-Year High after PBOC Raises Fixing for a Third Day
Shinzo Abe buys U.S. government bonds to boost his nation’s slowing economy
Yen Moves to Lowest Since June 2010 on Bets on BOJ Easing
Eyebrows Raised on Unexpected Surge in Chinese Exports
SG Private non-landed homes gain 13.4% in Q4
Abe’s 1st shot – 10.3 Trillion Yen
Cold Winter in China pushes Inflation higher
BoE Side-steps Further QE
Greece unemployment highest in EU
US Weekly Claims Move Higher
“Black Stuff” Jumps to 3-month High After China Exports
No more ‘Ninja Loans’ as Fed tightened rules
US Biggest Contributer to Chinese Export Boom
Ireland Close To Normalizing Global Funding
‘Loonie’ A Non Mover After Housing Starts
Gold Climbs on China Demand
US Tsy’s Little Changed Ahead of +$21B Debt Sale
German Economy Shows Signs Of Neglect
US Oil Output increases, WTI/Brent Spread to decrease
Bond Yields to go up in 2013
New Yuan Lows dropped to Record Lows
Japan Emergency Stimulus Package Worth 228.6 billion
Economists Expect Faster Growth in 2013 for China
China Bank Survey Predicts Slower Growth
Japan Rating Will Not Change Following Election Promises
Singapore to undergo IMF Assessment
IMF Bailout Funds needed for Pakistan
‘Fear Index’ Vix may bounce back after biggest 1-week drop
Japan Stimulus Plan Includes Business Support to Revive Economy
Berlusconi teams up with former coalition partners
IMF Agrees It Did Not Understand the Effects of Austerity
Basel Agreement Boosts European Bank Shares
More of the same from Draghi in 2013?
Egypt seeks $4.8B loan from IMF
4 More Years – Banks given more flexibility by regulators
Germany Plans to Cut 6 billion to Reach a Balanced Budget
US Treasury Secretary Could Leave end of January
Friday Economic Releases Positive for Eurozone Worrisome for UK
UK Service Sector Falls in December
German Retail Sales Rise 2.1 percent in November
US Economy add 155k new jobs.
CAD Employment Rate Falls to 4-Year Low of 7.1%
Strong austerity measures allow Latvia to pay back IMF bailout funds – Good or bad?
Higher Y/Y Home Prices In China – 1st time in 9 months
Japanese CEOs believe in “Moderate Recovery”
US 10′s Print Three Month High Yield
Geithner to leave before Debt Ceiling agreement finalized
Lesser of 2 evils – Cliff Deal hurts growth but avoid recession
Congress to look at Sequestration and Debt Ceiling on Thursday
No “Meaningful Improvement” in US Cliff Deal – Moody’s
US Manufacturing Expands in December
Europe Factory Activity Falls in December
UK Manufacturing Expands in December
France Hollande Will Keep Pushing for Supertax
China December PMI Flat Barely Above Expansion
Singapore Grows 1.1 percent Beating Estimates
Portuguese Controversial Budget to be Decided in Court
Obama Hails fiscal cliff deal
German Elections in 2013 A look at one of Merkel’s Rivals
Greek Crisis Will Continue in 2013
UK Manufacturing Rises to 15 month high
Poor US Retail Sales figures expected on Thursday

2012 Articles

December

Debt Ceiling Looms as Fiscal Cliff still Unresolved
China PMI Rises to May 2011 Highs
Merkel Advises Continued Patience for Reforms
Republican Senator Optimistic on Fiscal Cliff Deal
UK Could Reach 30 Million Employed by 2015
Obama Calls for Fiscal Cliff talks at White House
Greek Crisis Hits Population Psyche
Singapore Close to a Recession as Q4 Estimates Weak
Spanish Prime Minister says Spain Does Not Need European Help
China Bank Executive Survey Shows Confidence in Economy
China Industrial Profits Grow Fuelling Economic Recovery
Greece to Review Tax Evader Swiss Bank Account List
US Treasury to Take Extraordinary Measures is Debt Ceiling is Hit
8 percent Indian Growth Called Ambitious by Prime Minister
Japan Stocks Rise to 21 month high
Fiscal Cliff Deadline in 4 days as Both Parties come back to the table
Yen Falls to a 27 month low versus US dollar
Obama Back in Washington to Negotiate a Fiscal Cliff Deal
Berlusconi Blames Deutsche Bank for Conspiring Against him
Republicans declare Obama Eager to Fall off Fiscal Cliff
UK Households Pessimistic about 2013 Economy
Mario Monti Not Taking Sides but Willing to Lead Italy
Norway Foreign Minister Warns UK about Euro Exit
Troika Criticizes Greece for Lack of Tax Avoidance Crack down
UK Growth Revised Downward in Q3
ECB issues warning to Italian Bank
Japan Files Trade Dispute with China over Steel
Trichet Comments on ECB, the Fed and BoE
CAD Inflation Slows to a 3-yr Low
Monti Resignation Expected Today
Gold Unchanged as Investors Consider Stimulus, Budget Concerns
Boehner Has to Forget Plan ‘B’
Australia Abandons Pledge to Return to Surplus
BoJ Increases Easing Program by $119 billion
Italian Media Confirms Monti will run in Elections
Four Spain Banks get Restructuring Approval by European Commission
World Bank Forecasts East Asian Growth Improvement in 2013
Shinzo Abe to Visit the US in January
BoJ Meeting to Discuss Doubling Inflation Goal
Japan Posts Third Highest Trade Deficit
Canadian Wholesale Sales Rebounds From Record Drop
Greece Credit Rating now B-minus
White House Rejects Republican Proposal to Extend Tax Cuts
China Bankers and Entrepreneurs Confident about Economy
New Elected Japanese Lawmakers want to Revise War-Renouncing Article of the Constitution
US Current Account Deficit Narrows to 2 year Low
Obama Concessions Signal Bipartisan Budget Deal?
China to Focus on Quality and Efficiency Ahead of Speedy Economic Growth
US Treasury Data Shows Foreign Demand Lower for US Assets in October
India Revised Growth to 5.8 percent
Merkel Warns More Austerity Needed
US House Speaker offers to Extend Debt Limit to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
Japan Election Aftermath Economy Top Priority
US TIC Data Below Expectations
EZ Manufacturing, Services Contract Less Than Expected
Mario Draghi Wants New Powers Against Banks
Business Confidence in Japan Is Deteriorating
China HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI Rises Again
Aussie and Kiwi Rise Against Yen After Report on China Manufacturing
Yen Hits 9-Month Low
Obama and Boehner Meet for Budget Talks
Jobless Claims Decline in U.S. and Retail Sales Rebound
House Speaker Defiant On Debt Limit
Free Debt for US Treasury Says Gross
S&P Affirms UK Rating Revises Outlook to Negative
Libor Fixing Costs Mount
US Wholesale Prices Take a Tumble
Swiss Government Optimistic Even as it cuts Growth Forecast
EU Releases 49.1 billion euros in Greek Aid
US Home Seizures Rise for First Time in Two Years
Bernanke Moves into Uncharted Policy Territory
US Fed Declare that Jobs, Inflation are Both Connected to Rates
U.S. 5-30 Year Rate Gap Near Widest in 8 Weeks
Former Prime Minister Berlusconi Adds to Italy Turmoil
Bernanke Warns on “cliff” as Wall Street Ends Almost Flat
Germany Warns Berlusconi about Attacking the Nation to Win Votes
Greece Manages to Buyback part of Debt at 34% of value
Consulting Firm Advises Europe to Adopt Dual Currencies
IEA says Energy Demand to Rise as Global Economy Recovers
IMF Warns about Upcoming Hong Kong Real Estate Price Correction
CNBC Survey: Wall Street Worries about Economy
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Cliff Deal Unlikely Before Christmas
Fiscal Cliff Looms Large as Market Eyes Fed’s Next Move
Fed Concludes Meeting as Dollar Remains Lower Versus Euro
House Speaker Boehner Pressures Obama
FED To Ease Cliff Uncertainity
BBVA to Opt Out of Spanish Bad Bank
Berlusconi Goes on the Offensive Criticizes Monti
President Obama Pushes for Higher Taxes on the Richest
US Intelligence Report: Asia’s Global Power Rising by 2030
Australian and NZ Dollars Near Two-Month Highs Before Fed Meeting
Japan GDP Contract into a Recession
Dollar Stays Lower Versus Yen, Euro – Will Fed Expand Stimulus
Canadian Dollar Reaches 7-Week High After Rising for a Fifth Day
Dollar Falls Before U.S. Central Bank Considers Further Stimulus
Australian Dollar Slides a Little to 1.0470 as China Trade Data Disappoints
Output, Retail Sales Data push China Stocks to Four-Week High
Chances for a Revival in China’s Economy
Obama and Boehner Resume US Fiscal Cliff Talks
Italy Vote Will Test EU Nobel Peace Prize Winners
China Rebound Accelerates
Official: Greece Is Close to Reaching Debt Buyback Target
Aussie Dollar Holds on Near 1.05 on China Rebound Signs
Loonie in Demand after Jobs Data
US Michigan Index Plunges in December
ECB Comments Lead to Biggest one-day Loss in a Month
Canadian Dollar Reaches One-Month High Before Jobs Data
Yen Weakens on Bets BOJ Will Boost Monetary Easing
Equities Trades Higher as ‘Cliff’ talks resumes
Contender to BOJ Governor Post: BOJ can/should do more
Yuan Bond Yield Beating Australia
Euro Falls From 7-Week High on Slowdown Signs
S&P Downgrades Greece LT rating to “Selective Default”
UK Government Reduces Growth Forecast
Obama Corners Senior Republicans on Taxes
Greece Tops Corruption Survey
India Set to Beat US Into 2nd Place in Manufacturing
Why Australia’s Economy Is Headed for Trouble
Obama Is Standing Firm on Tax Rates
China policies to stay “accomodative” to strengthen domestic demand – Asian stocks higher
Aggressive BOJ can end Japan’s deflation woes – Advisor Hamada
Australian Government Cuts Spending as Economic Growth Slows
Jean-Claude Juncker to Step Down End of December
Spain Unemployed Rise by 1.5 percent
Japan Election Kicks into Gear
Japan Auto Sales Drop 0.4% in November
Greece’s Bond Buyback enough to resolve debt crisis – European Fin Chiefs
The Yuan Could Take Over
RBA Cuts Key Rate to 3% – an Equal 50 Year Low
DeMark Predicts China stocks recovery in 2013
Rejection of GOP “Cliff” counteroffer halt 3 day winning streak for US stocks
Merkel receptive to Greek Debt Write-Off Scenario
Australia treasurer Swan: Economy resilient despite moderated growth
Hurrican Sandy effects hiding bad spending data

November

Rajoy Pressured to Seek Full European Bailout
No Deal for Cliff on Obama’s first try
A Rise in Sales of Existing U.S. Homes in October
Applications for US Jobless Benefits Decrease
Poll Shows Global Economy in Better Shape
Poll Sees Fical Cliff to be Avoided
Global Copper Shortage hints better Economy in 2013
Japan’s Retail Sales Fall in October as Car Sales Drop
US Nov Chain Store’s sales expected to gain 1.6% vs 3.5% last year
Aussie Trading Near 1.0460 on Stock Gains and U.S. Budget Optimism
Goldman Sachs CEO: Seems Like ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal Could Be ‘Reachable’
Sales of New U.S. Homes Fell 0.3% in October
Obama hopes to finalize “Cliff” deal by Christmas – Dow Triple Digits Rise
One in Ten is Underemployed in the UK
Spanish Banks are in for a Makeover
Germany Signals more Aid Needed for Greece
Eurozone States face potential losses on Greek Debt
Philippines GDP surprise decrease rate cut likelihood
Singapore face Aging Population, Property Bubble Risks – PM Lee
Little Progress in ‘Cliff’ Talks – S&P500 below 1,400, Asian Indices open lower
US Treasury: China not a “Currency Manipulator”
Euro Falls from 1.30 as Lack of Detail in Greece Plan Weighs Heavily
Barack Obama rallies support for his ‘fiscal cliff’ plan
ESM Bailout Fund Clears Legal Hurdle
UK GDP Growth 1% in Q3
Olympics Helped Fuel UK Economy in Q3
US House Prices advance +3%
India Q3 GDP to grow by 5.5% – Fin Min
Better Housing Market Push Consumer Confidence Higher.
Record Number of Black Friday Shoppers May Not Save Nov Sales Figures
EU Reaches Greek Aid Deal, however Debt Relief Ruled Out
ECB Considering Helping Greece With Holdings
German Ifo Shows Businesses are More Confident in the Economy
German Consumer Confidence Falls Slightly in November
Serious Negotiations to Resume to Avoid US Fiscal Cliff
Japan Stocks Rise but Closes Off Intraday High due to Profit Taking
UK Public Spending Squeeze could extend to 2018 – Think Tank
Setback for pro-independance Catalonians as seperalists failed to get resounding mandate for referendum
Trying for a Third Time for Greece
2013 Forecasts indicate Strong US Economy – Only If Fiscal Cliff avoided
Aussie and Kiwi Near 2-Week Highs
Wage Gains Benefits Erroded by Weaker Corporate Profit – China
Euro-Zone Leaders to Meet Today on Greece Payment
Record Shoppers Count on Black Friday Brings Hopes for Holiday Season Sales
Europe Close to Weakest Quarter since 2009
Canada to Complete Free Trade Agreement with EU in coming weeks
Poland Criticizes European Response to Crisis
EU to dip into European Financial Stability Fund to Reach Greek Compromise
Spain 3.9 billion EUR bond sale is successful
Germany refuse “illegal” cuts on bilateral loans to Greece
HSBC Chinese PMI Highest in 13 Months – Asian Equities Trading Higher
US Stocks Flat on Thanksgiving and Greek Debt Failure
Greek PM Eurozone Stability at Stake
Japan Exports Fall 6.5 percent in October
China Retired Leaders Block Two Reform Candidates
Angela Merkel Believes Greek Solution Monday
Central Banks Seen Adding Gold Reserves: World Gold Council
US Economy Losing Recovery Steam
US Existing Home Sales Grow in October
US Builder Confidence Rises Five Points
US Growth Increases to 2.9 percent in Third Quarter
China House Sales Rebound in October
Spanish Bad Loans rose to 10.7 percent of Bank Portfolios
China Xi Jinping to Tackle Corruption
Finance Chiefs Meet to Discuss Greek’s EUR32.6 billion Gap
Obama gains approval from House Minority to avert Fiscal Cliff
Japan PM Dissolves Parliament Fiscal Cliff Averted
New Eviction Law could increase risk of losses for Spanish Banks
Strong USD may prompt Fed to stop stimulus – Citigroup
Singapore Gov slash GDP forecast to 1.5%, Business Outlook Gloomier
UK Retail Sales Fall More than Expected in October
Greek Migration to Germany increased by 80 percent
Singapore Inflation to Slow Growth in 2013
Singapore Home Sales Drop 26% in October
World Economy looks to Twin Powers
Japan’s Abe wants BOJ to set negative interest rates
SGD – CPF interest rate to remain at 2.5%
Developing Economies may face Inflation Risks when US recovers
Singapore – Home Sales to fall after Curbs
Europe Protests!
Foreign Investments Purchases driving GBP higher
Asia’s Bond Market Bubbling as Investors Chase Yields
Case for cutting NZD rates as weak retail data follows dismal employment data
Tim Geithner confident of deal between GOP and Democrats to resolve Fiscal Cliff
Asia Stocks Trade Near 2-Month Low as China Congress Ends
Afraid of FC-US Treasuries Yield Converge
Greece needs another +EUR32b If Target Moved
US Oil output to overtake Saudi’s by 2020
Spanish PM Looks to Rush Through Changes
“5 years of Crisis” affecting China – Central Bank’s Zhou
Drop in New Loans signal slowing down of Chinese Economy
Greece move 1 step closer to receive Bailout Aid
Polls show Britons want EU exit
Indian Mortgage Loans increase 15% despite ‘debt averse’ demographic
Bullion hits record holdings after Obama re-election
USD/CNY estimated to reach 6.22 in 2013 – HSBC
China’s consumer inflation eases in October
Greek Statistics Office confirms 25.4 percent unemployment
Spain Bond Auction Results Push back Bailout Request
Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Measures
Draghi: Euro Economic Outlook Not Improving
Thailand debt-to-GDP ratio may reach 60 per cent due to current stimulus program
China to speed financial reform, foreign investment: Hu
1st Congress Meeting for New Chinese Government
Stock Markets Retreat After Obama Win
Top Forex Stories November 7th
Oil Prices drop the biggest in a month
As US election relief fades, Dollar gains, shares dip
Obama gets his second term
3 Weeks dateline for Greece’s Bailout Program
‘Immediate Action’ on UK Economy needed
Singapore 2nd most competitive economy in the world. Swiss First.
Top Forex Stories November 6th
SA Gets Mandela Banknotes
Suzuki to Abandon US Car Market due to Strong Yen
China to Cut Domestic Oil Prices
UK economy potentially shrinking in Q4
Australia House Prices Improves, but lower than expectations
Top Forex Stories November 5th
US Services Expand at a Slower Pace
China to Review Futures Trading Regulation
Chinese Investors Benefit from Eurocrisis
Greek Vote on Wed key to prevent Euro Exit
SG: Jobless rate remained despite slower growth
Singapore to build more private housing
European Banks Loans suffer biggest Drop Since ’09
Hong Kong Volatility at Year Low Versus VIX: China Overnight
G20 Finance Chiefs wants US Fiscal Cliff addressed
Europe Crisis to last till 2017 – Merkel
European Youth Unemployment Shifts Migration to Former Colonies
UK Construction Falls Leading to Job Losses
Lagarde had a list of 2,000 Greek Tax Evaders in 2010
Singapore Bank Bonds sold at lowest ever coupon yield.
Investors holding record amount of Gold.
Swan: Low RBA rates possible due to AUD strength
Local Companies Forecast a Growth Rebound for China
India’s young population will drive domestic demand and industries
Greek Pension Reforms Hurt EUR
Housing Recovery Aides Obama
US Manufacturing Pace Quickens
China leaders meet for the last time before next week’s transition
Singapore PM: Manufacturing sector to continue driving Singapore’s economy
Usage of Yuan to increase in Thailand via local Chinese banks

October

China’s Growth is Rebounding
Canada Dollar Moves Back to Parity After Economy Shrinks
NOK Rises on No FX Buying
EZ Sets Sight on Nov 12 for Greek Deal
Survey Results Less than 10 percent of Japanese Firms would exit China
Eurozone Unemployment Hits 11.5 Percent
Asian Economies Rebounding in Q3
Singapore Consumer Confidence hit 12 month high
NYSE Expects Normal Open Wednesday
US House Prices Rebound
Oil potentially heading lower due to ‘Demand Destruction’ After Sandy
Hurricane Sandy May Cause Economic Damage of $20 Billion
Thai growth remained strong, Q4 official GDP estimate between 12-14%
Kasikornbank forecast Thai 2013 GDP to increase by 5 per cent next year
Canadian Dollar Sits on Parity with US Dollar as Risk Appetite Ebbs
US Consumer Spending Climbs more than Forecast
Loonie Looks for Shelter
China Iron and Steel Association Bullish on China Economy
US Money Market funds increase Eurozone investments.
Stimulus may be on hold in lieu of better growth in China
Singapore Inflation hits 4.7%
Britain and its Future in the European Union
US Money Market Funds are Returning to Euro Zone
Draghi backs German calls for a European Super-Commissioner
Australia Plans to take Advantage of Asia’s Economic Boom
Japan Consumer Prices Fall 0.1 percent in September
China Deficit Shrinks in Q3
Pound Surges to Near 1.6150 After U.K. Emerges From Recession
Loans in Eurozone drop 1.4 percent as downturn continues
US Jobless Claims Fall as Season Factors Ease
US Firings Higest in 2-years
Bernanke to Concentrate on Jobless Rate
HSBC PMI Survey on China Shows Recovery
Draghi Seeks Help from Germany
Cash holdings record highs for Corporations
Surging Singapore Dollar seen as risk for Yuan Deposits
Pimco Prepared to Reduce Emerging-Market Corporate Debt on China
Australian Inflation Accelerates
China’s Factories Losing Pricing Power due to wholesale-cost Deflation
Maehara Presses BOJ to Ease after Japan Exports Tumble 10%
Rajoy wins in Galicia. Catalan test ahead.
Japan: Largest decline in exports since Earthquake
Central Banks seen holding more gold
China Lenders Focus on Emerging Industries
US Home Sales slip, housing recovery questioned
Europe Moves Towards a Single Banking Supervisor for the Euro Zone
No more Monetary Easing for Southeast Asia?
China’s Foreign Investment extends longest run of declines
Yen Weakens to Two-Month Low on Speculation that BOJ will Boost Stimulus Measures
PIMCO sees a US downgrade
Merkel and France Clash on EU Budget Controls
Spanish Banks Face More Losses
Japan PM Noda plans 1 Trillion Yen Stimulus Package
China Growth Slows for a 7th Quarter Amid Signs of September Pickup
Cyprus expects Bailout by Mid-November
Royal Bank of Scotland Withdraws from Asset Protection Scheme
Greece Close to Agreement as EU Summit Approaches
IMF proposes a Spanish Italian Aid Request Package
Germany Cuts Growth Forecast
US Housing Starts at 4-Year High
Spain Keeps its Investment Grade Credit Rating From Moody’s
Euro Moves to Month-High above 1.31 on Spain Optimism Before Summit
Aussie Moves to Two-Week High above 1.03 as Spain Bailout Bets Boosts Risk
Japan increases pace of US Bond purchases
Canadian Factory Sales rebound
Greece Expects to Continue Receiving Bailout Funds
Ontario’s McGuinty Steps Down Amid Budget Impasse
Greece cuts unlikely to reach agreement before Mid-November
Singapore and Hong Kong to Benefit from German-Swiss Tax Treaty
Gold, Silver Drop Most in Three Months on Economy, China
CAD influenced by US Retail Sales
Ernst and Young Forecasts UK to return to growth in H2
IMF’s Lagarde: ESM and OMT need to be deployed
Swiss Prepare Army for Euro Zone Fallout
China Sep CPI and PPI lower than Aug, meeting expectations.
Euro Falls to 1.29 on Growth Outlook and Spanish Bailout Uncertainty
Weakness in China’s Economy Even After an Increase in Exports
UK Constructions Falls in Q3
IMF Supports Greece Request for an Extension
China port shipments points to strong Christmas season
Australia Banks not passing full RBA rate cuts to consumers
Japan and China Aim to Reduce Tensions with Talks
EU Leaders Will Consider a Separate Eurozone Budget at Meeting in Brussels
Despite the Economy Shrinking, Singapore Refrains From Monetary Easing
Germany Proposes Tax Cuts Again as Rest of Europe looks at Austerity
Greece Unemployment Hits Record 25 percent
German Economic Institutes Criticize ECB
IMF Warns of Slower Expansion and Risk of Deeper Global Slump
Australian Dollar Rallies From 3 Month Low to above 1.02 on Europe Fund and Iron Ore
China, Malaysia and Thailand’s currencies undervalued – IMF Report
Europe Hails Greece’s Determination to Reshape its Economy
Euro Remains Below 1.30 after IMF Cuts Europe’s 2013 Forecast
European Finance Ministers to discuss Spain’s overhaul effort
US Economy hanging on while other countries “on the ropes”
World Bank: A Risk that the Slowdown in China could get Worse and Last Longer than Expected.
The Threat to Australia’s 21 Successive Years of Recession Free Growth
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Visit to Athens to Be Met by Anti-Austerity Protesters
European Officials Will Meet to Attempt to Contain Spanish Troubles
Spanish Bad Bank will not get Investments says Banking Chief
Greece to Sell Government Buildings to Pay Debt
Spanish Minister tells Crowd Spain doesn’t need a bailout
Greece to Run out of Funds in November
With Money Running Out-Merkel to Visit Greece
Bailout Denial by Spanish Economic Minister
Malaysia exports continue slide amid global woes
Fire in US Largest Refinery push Crude and Gasoline Prices higher
Analysts expect Gold Prices to Rise
Spanish Bonds Fall while the Country Resists Bailout
Economy won’t plunge over the fiscal cliff – Analysts Consensus
It Appears the Fed Easing Has Had Little Impact So Far
The Bank of Japan faces increased pressure to step up easing in coming weeks
Weak Data sees Canada Dollar Fall to 1-Month Low
China Services Fall to Two Year Low
Asian Development Bank Lowers Asia Forecast
Chinese Still Cheerfully Optimistic About Economy
Despite Euro’s slight rise this week, the outlook is clouded by Spain
Euro Moves up Slightly from Three-Week Low Before Retail Sales, ECB Meeting
Bernanke Defends Fed MBS buy-back Program
US Manufacturing Expands in September
Chinese Demand and Strong Yen reasons for weak Japan Tankan survey
China Manufacturing Contracts a Second Month
Big Japanese Manufacturers Become More Pessimistic – Tankan Sentiment Worsens

September

Home Prices hitting Record Highs in Q3 – Singapore
Wall Street Predicts Obama Victory
CAD Loses Momentum as Gold Falls
Canada GDP Expands 0.2 Percent but Outlook Uncertain
Japan CPI Falls in August
Japan Unemployment Falls to 4.2 Percent
The UK Recession is Technically Over
Portugal Protests to Continue as Austerity Measures Near
Merkel Renews Euro Pledge after Celebrating Kohl
France to Increase Taxes to 75 percent for Top Earners
Japanese and South Korean Industrial Production Fall More Than Forecast
Euro Moves Up and Touches 1.2940 as Spain Austerity Bolsters Bailout Prospects
Potential soft-landing in China Economy rather than a hard one: U.S. experts
Greek Government Agrees to Cuts
UK Economy Shrinks 4 percent
Spain to Impose 39 billion Euros Austerity Package
Spain and Italy are victims of profit seeking market – OECD
Should We Cut Madrid Some Slack – Reasons Not to Lose Faith in Spain
Yields Could Push Spain into Seeking Bailout
Germany Ratifies ESM Caps Its Contribution to 190 billion euros
Greece Protests Continue to Block 11.5 billion euro Austerity Measures
Asian shares fall on wariness over Spain, growth
ECB, Bundesbank Checking If Bond Buying Is Legal
Spain Prepares More Austerity, Protesters Battle Police
Spanish Congress Awaits Citizen Protests
US Consumer Confidence Up Americans More Optimistic
Troika Nearly Doubles Estimate of Greek Shortfall
Misconduct in oil pricing “is not mere conjecture” – IOSCO
RBA Says ‘Buffers’ Shield Households From Global Risks: Economy
Fed’s Williams: QE3 asset buying may be expanded
Euro Near Week Low Versus Dollar Before Sentiment Report
Germany IFO index Falls in September
German Bund Yield Approaches One-Week Low Amid Euro-Area Discord
German deputy minister says ESM leverage being discussed
European Leaders Struggle to Overcome Fresh Crisis Stalemate
Euro, Aussie Slide as Rally Succumbs to Profit-Taking
China Stocks Drop to 2009 Low on Concern Slowdown Will Persist
Aussie Debacle Signaling China Hard Landing as Iron Market Melts
Aussie Dollar Falls Amid European Stalemate, Before RBA
China Steel Output Drops
Italian PM in talks with Crisis Hit Countries
Spanish Bailout Key Facts
Italy, Spain to Shun Aid Unless Yields Jump, Polillo Says
China vows ongoing support to resolve euro crisis
China Slowdown Seen Longer Than in Crisis by State Economist
EU in Talks Over Spanish Rescue Plan
Euro stung by weak data, gives USD a bit of reprieve
UK Housing Market Falls Slightly in August
Spain Raises 4.8 billion euros at 5.66 percent yield
US Jobless Claims and Weak Manufacturing Signal QE3 was Needed
Talks With China Loom as France Fails to Keep up with Germany
Fed’s dual mandate on the table in wake of QE3
Why Are Oil Prices Continuing to Fall?
EU Barroso Europe Needs a New Direction
Housing Expected to Improve Regardless of Fed
Most Greeks reject austerity attached to bailout aid, but support euro: survey
Oil-Related Stocks Rise in Late-Day Price Spikes
Oil may not need SPR release to go lower
Hong Kong Unemployment Steady at 3.2 percent
AUD – NZD Currency Union Rejected
Oil prices dive in late-session trade
White House details fiscal cliff spending cuts
China shares set for worst day in three weeks, Hong Kong flat
Singapore Exports Drop More Than Estimated on Electronics
Yen Climbs Against Most Peers Before BOJ Meets; Aussie Declines
Asia Currencies Gain, Led by Taiwan, as Fed Easing Spurs Inflows
Dollar no longer primary oil currency as China begins to sell oil using Yuan
China’s Xi Makes Public Appearance
Spain Needs to Clarify Financial Needs
Japan Industrial Output Revised Upward
France FinMin If Spain Asks Tools are Available
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Fell 1.5%
Unemployment & layoffs in S’pore down in 2nd quarter
Spanish President Dismisses Need for Bailout
Greece Will Need Third Bailout
Fed To Buy 40 billion in Mortgage Securities a Month
World oil demand to rise by 0.84 million barrels per day in 2012: EIA
Dollar Near 4-Month Low Versus Euro Before Fed Decision
Australian Dollar Trades Near 3-Week High Ahead of Fed Decision
German Court’s Backing Bailout Fund to Test EU Resolve on Crisis
Japan Core Machinery Orders up 4.6 percent
UK Unemployment Falls in July
German courts allow ESM Ratification with conditions
Asian Stocks Rise on Bets China, U.S. to Stimulate Growth
Canada Dollar Climbs for Fourth Day on Central Bank View
Aussie Nears 3-Week High as Fed Bets Boost Risk Demand
Pound Strengthens to 4-Month High After Trade Deficit Shrinks
Chinese Premier: Growth on Track
China Car Sales Slows Down to 3.7 percent
China Imports Shrank in August
Europe’s Crisis Not Over, Faith in Euro Needed: IMF
Singapore productivity rates in 2012 not very positive
Recession feared if U.S. goes over fiscal cliff
Japan Cost-Cutting Leaves Compensation Nearing Crisis Low
Spain euro crisis: Rajoy rejects bailout conditions
Euro Weakens From 3-Month High as Crisis Optimism Wanes
Canada Dollar Reaches One-Year High on Central Bank Divergence
Troika Rejects Greek Proposals
Singapore Reviews Sibor Interbank Rate
China Industrial Output Slows Down
China’s key money rate dives on weak demand
Euro Weakens Before Samaras Meets Greece’s Creditors
Emerging Asia Currencies, Copper Gain on Global Stimulus Bets
Soros calls for Germany to ‘lead or leave euro’
Markets Crave Stimulus—Will the Fed Give Them Their Fix?
German MP makes new court complaint against euro plans
Euro Zone Enters Dangerous Week Buoyed by ECB
Nikkei Posts Five Month High
France to Cut Spending by 10 billion EUR
Reuters Employment Survey Points to Lower Employment Growth
Dollar, Yen Hold Drops Against Majors as ECB Plan Boosts Stocks
Euro Reaches 2-Month High Versus Yen as Draghi Sets Bond Buying
China Survey Shows Signs of Growth Slow Down
UK Financial Regulator Tells Banks to Cut Euro Breakup Exposure
Loonie Advances on Employment and ECB OMT
Merkel Approves of Bond Buying Plan
European Companies Foresee Chinese Growth
Hungary Optimistic about IMF Deal in Fall
Outlook gloomy for August jobs report
ECB May Come Out Swinging, but Will It Be Enough for Markets?
Mario Draghi’s Big Moment, Continued
Australian Economy Grows 0.6 Percent in Q2
China GDP Growth Revised Upward
Euro Declines Before ECB Meeting, Retail Sales Report
Fed Watching ECB Just as Closely as Markets
Australia’s Economic Growth Slows as Rate-Cut Bets Rise: Economy
Euro Remains Lower Against Most Peers Before ECB Meets
Ben Bets New Economy is the Same as the Old
Gold Seen Rising on Prospects for CBank Stimulus
Yen Rises Against Most Major Peers on Global Slowdown
Euro slips, Aussie dollar hit by China data
Dollar Falls 3rd Day Versus Yen on Fed Stimulus Prospects
At Jackson Hole, a growing fear for Fed independence

August

US Consumer confidence rises but outlook still grim
Ben wont rule out further bond buying
US Corporate Bond Sales Top +$237B in August
Weidmann resignation report turns up heat on ECB’s Draghi
India Growth Beats Estimates After Rate Cut to Aid Spending
Yen Gains as Spain Bailout Delay Fuels Haven Bid
Deflation Deepens as Japan Contraction Risk Intensifies
Australian Dollar Falls Amid Slowdown Concerns, Chinese Stocks
Americans Spend More for First Time in Three Months: Economy
Euro Falls Versus Dollar as Spain Delays Bailout Request
Gold holds steady ahead of JH meet
Brent rises over $113 ahead of Ben’s Speech
Equity futures retreat, tracking losses in Europe, Japan
German Bunds Rise on Spanish Concern
Dollar Stays Higher Versus Yen Before U.S. Spending Data
Canadian Dollar Gains as U.S. Economic Growth Beats Forecasts
Brent Falls Below $112 as Isaac misses
Catalonia seeks +EUR5b bailout from Spain
Bernanke might not take the plunge
Bond Rally Weakens Monti’s hand with Merkel
Australia Mining Slowdown Hitting Economy Never Down on Its Luck
Euro Near 8-Week High as Italy Prepares to Auction Debt
Merkel in China to Strengthen Euro Outlook
European Council President Hopeful about Spanish Aid
China Industrial Slowdown Increases
US House Price Case-Schiller Rose in June
US Home Prices Rises +2.3%
Spanish Recession Deepens
Germany and France to Launch Working Group
Hurricane Isaac to Impact Gulf Oil Production
Fed Official Urges Monetary Stimulus to Curve Unemployment
Swiss National Bank Ponders Capital Controls
German business confidence falls
Oil Rises as Isaac Shuts Output
Jackson Hole to Disappoint?
Euro Remains Lower Before German Business Confidence Data
Francois Hollande piles pressure on Greek PM Samaras
Merkel Reins-in Greek Exit Talk as Euro Enters ‘Decisive Phase’
RBA Governor Stevens Sees End of Mining Boom
Asian Currencies Advance in Week on Global Stimulus Speculation
Greece bailout: Athens urged to stick with reforms
China central bank dismisses reports of lost gold reserves
Merkel and Hollande to Face Greece as United Front
Greece needs more time for cuts, says PM Samaras
Aussie, N.Z. Dollars Fall Versus Majors Before PMI Data
Loonie Touches 3 month High on USD Weakness versus EUR
China National Offshore Oil Co. Cuts Dividend to Pay for Nexxen Acquisition
Analysts Divided on Yuan Forecast
Zero Bund Yields No Deterrent to Euro
Deutsche Bank Warns of Australian Recession Risk
Merkel Allies Signal Greece Concessions
Australian Dollar Gains Against Majors After RBA Minutes
Asia Closes Mixed with Weak Yen Boosting Japan Outlook
Euro Leaders Plan Talks to Support Greece
Mexico Oil Fields Aging and Underinvested
Spanish Banks Bad Loans Rose 9.42% in June
English lessons help Japanese unemployment
China sees Net Capital Outflow in July
Oil Better Bid on Stimulus Bets
IMF Says Currency Flows Reversing
France Avoids a Recession with Zero Growth
German Court Will Not Delay ESM Decision
Euro Zone GDP down by 0.2 Percent
Germany Economic Sentiment Drops
Spain to Request Bailout Before September
Germany Warns Greece to Meet Agreement Conditions
Greek GDP Forecasted to Contract 7% in 2012
Germany’s Recession Fears
Asia Pacific talks not aimed at containing China – U.S. official
Greece Tweaks Govt Layoff Plan
US Claims Unexpectedly Falls
Aussie Near Four-Month High on Domestic Economy Optimism
Euro Drops as BOE Cuts Growth Forecast, German Production Falls
Fischer: Stimulus to overburden CBanks
Japan Current Account Surplus Falls to Record Low
China Outbound Direct Investment Remain Focused on Energy
China CPI Likely to Fall Below 2 percent
Standard & Poors Cut the Rating of 15 Italian Banks
Bank of France Signals French Recession in Q3
Chinese Yuan Reflects Slowing Economy
BoE Mervyn King Cuts UK Growth Forecast
Swiss Stock Market Rises on US Employment Data
Singapore Stock Market Closes 0.5% Higher
Oil Rises to 89.55 Boosted by US Jobs Data
China Yuan Weakens to 6.3421
Japan Nikkei closes 1.13 pct lower
China Services PMI Falls as New Orders Growth Eases
Richmond Fed President says Fed Rate Hike could come before 2014
ECB’s Hansson on radio
Japan Financial Regulator to Announce Nomura Sanction
IMF Warns Russia on Overheating Risk
BoE leaves Bond Purchasing Policy Unchanged
US Unemployment Claims 365,000 up 8,000 from previous week
Spain Made to Pay Up for Capital
China Manufacturing at 8 month low
Euro Zone Unemployment Rate hits 11.2 Percent
Australian Manufacturing Falls on Stronger AUD
Oil Falls below $88 as China Economy Weakens
Eurozone Manufacturing Falls Despite Weaker Euro

July

Jobless Rate in Japan Falls in June
China Posts Capital Account Deficit in Q2
New Homes Sales Rise 2.8 percent in Australia
Japan’s factory output drops 0.1 pct in June
China relaxes QFII rules to attract overseas investment
Australia’s new home sales rise 2.8 pct in June
UK Mortgage Lending Sees Biggest Slump in 18 Months
UK Retail Sales Expected Weaker
Spain’s Economy Shrinks Further in Q2
Spanish Bonds drop most in 7-months
Draghi to talk Bonds with Bundesbank
Geithner to meet Schaeuble and Draghi Next Week
China-Canada Oil Deals irks Washington
ECB May Take Greek Hit
Bloomberg Forecast Points to US GDP Rise of 1.4 percent
Japan Consumer Prices Fall 0.2 percent
Germany adds support for Euro
China Factory Profit Drop Slows to 1.7% in June
Citi: Chance of Greek eurozone exit at 90%
Nomura Chief Resigns Over Insider Trading Scandal
Canadian Dollar Reaches Strongest Since May After Draghi Remarks
Goldman’s O’Neill Abandons Prediction Swiss National Bank Will Raise EUR/CHF Floor
Singapore Says Growth May Fall Below 1%; MAS Boosts Reserves
China Yuan Up Late on PBOC Guidance
Japanese Bought Net 164.2 Billion Yen Overseas Debt Last Week
Australia’s fuel trade jumps as plug pulled on refineries‎
ECB will act to save euro, says Mario Draghi
Will the FED Go Easier?
Glass-Steagall did not cause the Crisis
US Mortgage Applications Rose Last Week: MBA
European Downgrades Could Force 66 Billion in Spanish Selling
UK GDP Fall Reactions
Former Citi Chief “Break Up Big Banks”
German IFO Business Confidence Falls
US Treasuries drop before Two Year Auction
Greek PM Lashes out at Foreign Critics
UK Bonds Fall as Germany is Downgraded by Moody’s
Eurozone Private Sector Shrinks
China Manufacturing Recovers
US Manufacturing slowest in 19-months
Germany Pushes back against Moody’s
China CNOOC to buy Canadian Oil Company for 15.1 Billion
Spains Bans Short Selling
Oil Plunges as debt turmoil worsens
Ireland Bulldozes Ghost Estate
Portugal gets IMF approval for 1.48 billion
International Labour Organization Warns EU could lose 4.5 M jobs
German FinMin Euro to Stabilize or Breakup
Euro Slips Slightly to 25 percent as Reserve Currency
UK Trade Deficit Narrowed Due to Growth in Non-EU exports
Spain to Receive Emergency Funds as German Courts decide on ESM
Will Slovenia Be Next to Ask for a Bailout?
Euro Zone Unemployment Hits Record High

June

Irish Get Seismic Shift on Banking Deadlock
EU Leaders Agreed on Bank Recapitalisation
US Q1 Final GDP Unrevised
UK Economy Shrank in Q4 More Than Estimated
UK Posts a Larger Budget Deficit Than Forecast
Extension of Twist a threat to bond trading
UK Retail Sales Rises in May
UK Retail Sales Rise in May
UK unemployment rate decreased in Q1
Spain in the spotlight, Merkel under G20 Pressure
Europe gets EM Ultimatum as G20 Meet
Samaras Attempts To Build A Coalition Government
Spanish Bond Yields Print Currency Bloc High
Euro Zone Production Contracted in April
Spanish yields up on bailout doubts
Italy too may need bailout
US Wealth Fell -38.8% in ’07-’10 on Housing
Spain First, Now Eurobonds?
UK’s Services Growth Sheds Doubts on BoE Stimulus
German Industrial Output Decreased in April
Spain Seeks Aid For Banks
Unemployment in The Euro Zone Remains High

May

Euro Exit Would Aid Rich Greeks
Euro Zone Economic Confidence Declines in May
Euro and Bund Yields fall on Spain
China, No Plan for Stimulus
Rajoy Backtracks on Bankia Bailout Plan
Greek Pro-Bailout Conservatives Regain Popularity
EUR Declines Most in 2012
Greek exit threatens SNB cap
China Banks May Miss Loan Target
Merkel May Be Persuaded on Euro Debt-Sharing
UK’s GDP Contracts More Than Expected
Stage set for Hollande-Merkel showdown
Euro Banks Unprepared for Greek Exit
UK Retail Sales Dropped Significantly in April
German Wages Are Rising
Wen Growth Pledge Spurs Speculation of China Stimulus
Greek Contagion Pushes Markets into Red for Year
US Banks Up Insurance Sales On Euro Debt
Gold Climbs a second day on Euro concerns
BoE Sees Inflation and Weaker Growth In UK
Greece: Default or Yield Choice
Germany Is Holding Up The Euro Zone Economy
Greek’s Attempts to Build a Coalition Go Into Deadlock
Greece must stick to reform agreements – Merkel
New Greek poll looms
Greek Exit Fears Are Growing
Iran accepts Yuan for Oil
Euro Assets In Sell Signal
Germany urges Hollande to Soften Anti-Austerity Drive
Greek main parties ‘suffer big losses’
Hollande Defeats Sarkozy
NOK Dumps Irish and Portuguese Bonds
Romney Calls China Currency Manipulator
Euro Zone Unemployment at Its Highest Since 1997
UK Manufacturing Sector Growth Slows Down

April

Loonie 6-Month Lead at Risk
Spain is Back in Recession
Spain’s Unemployment Hits a New Record
US Weekly Claims Top Forecast
Britain’s First Double-dip Recession Since 1975
UK Meets Its Annual Borrowing Target
Euro Zone Debt Rose to Its Highest Level
Copper Traders Turn Optimistic
Spanish 10′s print +6%
G20, IMF and Wold Bank Meet in Washington
German ifo Surprises
German Business Confidence on a Nine-Month High
Japanese Exports Rise on Autos
French downgrade rumours lift Bunds
China To Add Reverse Repo, Cut RRR to Raise Liquidity
Strong Demand for Spanish Bonds at Today’s Auction
China House Prices Fall in 50% of Cities
BoE: 8-1 on Holding QE
IMF Raises Global Growth forecast to +3.5%
UK Inflation Increases Unexpectedly In March
Pianalto Sees Uneven Progress
Spain’s Cost of Borrowing Rises Above 6%
Spanish Banks Boost Borrowing from ECB
China’s Less-Than-Forecast Growth May Signal Easing
EU Capital Flight disloyal to EUR
Private Debt Slows The Euro Zone Recovery
UK Trade Deficit Grows
Spanish Bailout Fears Affect the Market
German Exports Continue To Rise
US Equities Open on the Back Foot Easter Monday
Loonie Trades Parity on Weak US jobs data
China inflation keeps policy bias on growth
Ugly NFP add fewest Jobs in five month.
BoE Leaves Its Monetary Policy Unchanged
UK’s Economy Returns to Growth
Short Term Stimulus Seen as Less Likely
Spain on Target for Record Debt Levels
Spanish Unemployment Continues to Rise
Fed’s Pianalto Sees Improving Growth

March

Euro Zone to Increase Its Firewall
German Unemployment Fell to a Record Low
Oil Falls
UK Economic Output Revised Down
U.S. Treasuries Rise
German Business Confidence Increases
EC Encouraged To Increase Rescue Funds
Consumer Optimism Up in U.S.
Euro Zone Output Contracted Despite Forecasts
Osborne Predicts Deficit Reduction
UK’s Budget Deficit Doubled in February
US Housing Starts Strong
Prospects for a Third Bailout for Greece
Ten-Year Yields Rise
Lagarde says China must reform economy and yuan
Gold Steady after last week -3% slide
Brent Crude Holds Gains on Iran Worries
Euro Zone Industrial Output Increased Less Than Expected
Greek Aid Plan is on Track, but Risks Remain
Greek and Spanish Economies on the Agenda in Brussels
Greece Moving Ahead With Debt Swap
Greece Debt Swap Deadline Nears
Spain Lags Italy as Growth Concern Halts Rally
ADP Adds +216k Jobs
Analysts Predict Jobs Added in February
EZ Industry, Spending Falters in Late 2011
Bondholders see One Trillion EUR Default Risk
Euro Zone Economy Shrank
UK to Avoid Recession
Greece Must Spend Wisely
Monti Expects Euro Debt Firewall Deal
Swedish Economy Suffers From The Euro Zone Crisis
EZ Unemployment Rises

February

Beige Book: US Economy Expanded
ECB Injected 529 billion Euro in 3-Year LTRO
Ireland to hold EU Fiscal Referendum
S&P downgraded Greek debt to “selective default”
G20 Demands Euro Zone to Increase Its Rescue Fund
Turkey to Retain Its Low Credit Ratings
Euro Zone Economy To Shrink In 2012
Euro Zone Service Sector Contracted In February
Japan, China to Help Eurozone Through IMF
ECB To Swap Greek Bonds to Avoid Loss
Europe’s Downturn Will Not Be As Bad As in 2008
Optimism For Greek Deal Grows
Eurozone Economy Shrinks
Iran Cuts Oil Exports to Europe
EZ States want Greece Out
Moody’s Cuts European Ratings
Greek Political Leaders Approved the Austerity Plan
Reported US Trade Deficit Widens
Greek doubts and Portuguese concerns support Swiss Franc
Eurozone Holds Back a Rescue Package for Greece
UK Industrial Output Increases Above Forecast
Greece’s “Last Minute” Incomplete Deal
Greeks Trying Again to Seal an Austerity Deal
SNB to Intervene in the Currency Market
Indian Growths Slows Down
Euro Could Survive Greece Exit
Brazil Central Bank Intervenes to Ease Rally
Greek Public and Private sector plan strikes
Greece Slides Closer to Default
Aussie Retails Sales Falls
Greece Close to Debt Deal
US Unemployment Falls to 8.3%
US Price Manufacturing Index reported at 54.1
ADP Payroll Report Indicates 170,000 New US Jobs Created

January

Euro Unemployment Hits Record 10.4%
Spain Appears Headed for “Double-Dip” Recession
US 4th Quarter Growth Falls Below Expectations
Japan CPI and Retail Sales Fall
UK Prime Minister urges EU leaders to be bolder
Fed Extends Near-Zero Rate Pledge; Hints at More Bond Buying
Yen Falls to 2-Month Low
Japan Expected to Post First Trade Deficit in 30 Years
BoC Governor Carney Says US Never to Fully Recover
European Banks Building Cash Reserves
US Jobless Claims Fall by 50,000
World Bank Lowers Global Growth Projections
Falling Consumer Prices Lifts Euro Rate Cut Speculation
Eurozone Braces for Fallout from Credit Downgrades
London Hopes to Attract More Yuan-Based Forex Trades
US Trade Deficit Widens in November
US Jobless Claims Rise More than Expected
Fitch Warns of “Cataclysmic” Euro Collapse
Merkel, Lagarde Meet Over Greek Debt Swap
US Unemployment Falls to 8.5%
US Private Hiring Continued to Expand in December
Euro Falls to 16-Month Low
Greece Could Exit Euro if Bailout Agreement is not Signed
Dollar Could See Buying Pressure as Euro Debt Crisis Worsens
Easing Inflation Points to Possible ECB Rate Cut
Germany’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 20-Year Low

2011 Articles

December

U.S. Consumer Spending Lower Than Expected
US Durable Goods Orders Jump 3.8%
PIMCO Downgrades Global Outlook
US GDP Growth Lower Than Expected
Weekly Jobless Claims Lowest in More Than 3 Years
Eurozone Banks Take Advantage of ECB Loan Offering
German Business Confidence Rises for Second Month
U.S. Housing Starts Jump 9.3% in November
Euro Officials to Ask for $261 Billion
Italy May Hold Confidence Vote on Austerity Measures
US Industrial Production Appears to Have Slowed
US Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected
Euro Summit Long on Rhetoric, Short on Specifics
Moody’s Cuts French Bank Credit Rating
China’s Inflation Falls as Economy Slows
U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall to 9 Month Low
Eurozone Expected to Penalize Members Exceeding Budget Targets
China Faces “Severe Challenges”
S&P Issues Eurozone Credit Warning
China’s Economy Continues to Slow
Merkel, Sarkozy Meet to Discuss Euro Zone Budget Controls
U.S. Adds 120k Jobs – Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6%
Increase in U.S. Jobless Claims
China’s Manufacturing Continues to Decline

November

World’s Largest Central Banks Joining EUR Debt Fight
ADP Report Indicates 206k New US Jobs
U.S. Home Prices Drop 3.6% in September
Eurozone Officials Meet in Brussels
OECD Predicts Eurozone Recession
Italy’s Cost to Borrow Hits New Record High
S&P Hints JPY Downgrade “Closer”
Portugal’s Credit Rating Reduced to Junk Status
China’s Manufacturing Growth Continues to Slow
German Bond Yields on the Rise
Spain’s Borrowing Costs Soar
US Budget “Super Committee” Throws in Towel
Moody’s Warns France’s AAA Credit Rating at Risk
US Growth Picks Up Pace in Final Quarter
France Calls for ECB Intervention as Bond Yields Rise
Newly-Minted Greek PM Expected to Win Confidence Vote
US Retails Sales Rise – Wholesale Prices Fall
Merkel Says Eurozone Facing “Toughest” Challenge Since WWII
Another Day, Another Record Interest on Italian Debt
EU Warns of Possible Recession
Greece Names Former Central Banker as New PM
Italian Debt Hits New Post-Euro High
Italy’s Borrowing Cost Hits New Record
Berlusconi Faces Renewed Pressure to Resign
Greece Selects New Leader for “Temporary” Power Sharing Agreement
Canadian Dollar Falls on Job Losses
U.S. Unemployment Drops to 6-Month Low of 9.0%
U.S. Private Sector Creates 110k Jobs in September
Papandreou to Meet with Merkel, Sarkozy
Papandreou Sends Markets into Nose Dive on Referendum Call

October

Bank of Japan Intervenes – Yen Weakens 5%
Greek debt deal: Many questions remain
U.S. Consumer Spending Gains 0.6% in September
Eurozone Turns to China for Bailout Help
US Stocks Jump on Euro Debt Deal
Euro Debt Deal Highlights
Canadian Dollar Back to Parity with US Dollar
Italy Fails to Pass Austerity Measures
Deteriorating Euro Debt Situation Stalls Euro
Banks Negotiate Greek Loan Haircut Amount
Cracks Appear in Eurozone Bailout Solidarity
Germany’s 2012 Growth Expected to Drop to 1%
EU Debt Plan Gives Lift to Stock Markets
US Wholesale Prices Jump More Than Expected
China’s Economy Falls to 2-Year Low
Dollar’s biggest risks: Europe and the Fed
Banks Balk at 50% Euro Debt Haircut
US Retail Sales Gain More Than Expected
Meeting Minutes Show Bank of Japan Considering More Easing
Asia’s Growth Forecast Lower on Latest Data
EU Calls for Coordinated Approach to Strengthen Banks
The Real Story Behind Canada’s Employment Numbers
Greek Deficit Widens on Lower Revenues
FX: Europe’s Unresolved Crises
Australian Dollar Falls on European Debt Concerns
Greek Debt Deal Agreement Reached
Don’t Panic Over the Loonie’s Tumble
Final Details Expected on Eurozone Debt Relief Plan
Moody’s Follows S&P Lead to Slash Italy’s Credit Rating
UK Economy Outlook Revised Downwards
Canadian Dollar Falls to Year-Long Low
Greece Forced to Wait for Next Rescue Payment
US Consumer Spending Expected to Fall as Wages Decline
Markets Decline as Greece Debt Outlook Worsens

September

Japan Authorizes 15Bn for Intervention
Austria Approves Euro Rescue Deal
U.S. Consumer Spending Declines in August
Canadian Economy Grows in July
Bernanke Calls Unemployment “National Crisis”
German Parliament Approves Bailout Fund
U.S. Business Spending Higher in August
U.S. Home Prices Likely Declined in July
Global Stock Exchanges on Track for 2nd Day of Gains
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall But Recession Fears Remain
Eurozone Rescue Plan Taking Shape
Greek Default Grows More Likely
Stock Sell-Off in Wake of Federal Reserve Statement
Recession Fears Drag Canadian Dollar Below Parity
US Housing Starts Fall More than Expected
IMF Warns Global Economy in “Dangerous New Phase”
Germany’s Investor Confidence Falls
S&P’s cuts Italy on weak growth.
Stocks Fall on Renewed Euro Fears
Geithner urges EU ministers to leverage bailout fund
Ministers Spar on Collateral From Greece
Spanish Regions’ Debt Surges to a Record
Eurozone ‘coming to a standstill’
China Facing Competition as Low-Cost Production Center
EU Says Eurozone Economy “Coming to a Standstill”
China Willing to Buy Euro Debt – With Conditions
French Bank Credit Ratings Latest Euro Debt Victim
Banks Say Canada Could Be First to Return to Recession
Italy Says China-Based Investment Firm to Buy Bonds
Merkel Warns of “Domino Effect” If Greece Defaults
Greece Default Fears Drag Euro Lower
Euro Falls to 6-Month Low
Japan’s Economy Contracts More Than Expected
OECD Calls for Easing Monetary Policy; Slashes Global Outlook
Greek Inaction Leads to Talk of Euro Dismissal
Swiss Franc Declines After SNB Moves to Peg Currency
Australia Returns to Positive Growth
German Factory Orders Fall 2.8%
China growth may slide below 9% in 2012
Finland to Forge Collateral Deal IMF Can Accept
Euro jumps, stocks retreat after Swiss move
Stocks, Italian Bonds Drop as Euro Weakens on Debt Crisis
Is the world facing fundamental changes?
Barroso sees euro zone growth
U.S. Unemployment Holds Steady at 9.1%
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall to 409,000
Eurozone Manufacturing Sinks to 2-Year Low

August

Slower Growth Drags Australian, N.Z. Dollars
Canadian Economy Contracts in 2nd Quarter
Euro Falls on Lowered Expectation of Rate Hike
Risk Demand Pushes Canadian Dollar to 3-Week High
US Consumer Spending Posts Five-Month High
Higher Energy Costs Lead to Surprise Increase in Japan’s Consumer Prices
US Growth Output Downgraded
Gold Continues Sell-Off
France Raises Taxes on Companies and Wealthy to Protect Rating
US Durable Goods Orders Jump 4%
Japan Suffers Credit Rating Downgrade
German Manufacturing Better Than Expected
European Stock Markets Rise on Fed Speculation
Gold Prices Could Go “Parabolic”
Oil Prices Decline as Libya’s Output Expected to Rise
Gold Hits New Record – Closing in on $1,900
Swiss Franc Still on the Rise
Swiss Franc Declines on Speculation of Further SNB Intervention
US Jobless Claims Jump by 9,000 Over last Week
US Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Expected
Swiss National Bank Acts to Ease Franc Appreciation
UK Inflation Jumps to 4.4%
Japan On Track for Recovery
Germany’s Growth Decline Adds to Euro Concern
British Pound Falls as Investors Abandon Sterling
Swiss Franc Weaker on Intervention Speculation
US Retail Sales Jump 0.5%
Swiss National Bank Floats Possibility of Franc Peg
US Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since April
Canadian Dollar Lower on Recession Fears
Tuesday’s “Relief Rally” to be Short-Lived
Fed Statement Expected to Include Stimulus Plans
G7 Leaders Pledge Support for Global Economy
Dollar Falls Following U.S. Credit Downgrade
NFP May Ease Recession Fears
Italy Likely to Default Says CEBR
Debt Deal Signed But Markets Still Nervous

July

Republicans try to save Debt Bill
Central Bank of Ireland Cuts Growth
Loonie Suffers after Weak Growth Report
Flash US Growth Disappoints
Italian Bonds Decline After Borrowing Costs Rise
Japan’s retail sales rise
Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased to Three-Month Low
House Debt-Limit Vote Sets Stage for Showdown
U.S. Durable Goods Unexpectedly Fall
Aussie inflation accelerates
Boehner debt plan falters, Obama considers veto
BoJ concerned about yen rise
Lagarde calls for US debt resolution
Roubini Sees Reduced Threat of Euro Breakup
India hikes rates more than expected
U.K. Growth Slows +0.2%
Clinton Assures China on Debt-Ceiling
Geithner Confident a Deal will be Struck
Moody’s cut Greece’s Credit Rating Three Levels
Canada’s Inflation drops to 3.1% in June
Canadian House Prices Expected to Slow
EU Debt Summit Begins in Brussels
US Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected
Prospects for U.S. Debt Deal Improving
Bank of Canada Leaves Interest Rate at 1%
Bank of America Posts $8.8B Quarterly Loss
8 EU Banks Fail Testing – 16 in “Danger”
Trichet Calls for “Will and Determination” to Solve Debt Crisis
EU Bank Stress Tests to Show 15 Banks Need Cash
S&P Issues Warning to US
US Retail Sales Disappoint
Italy Forced to Offer Premium to Sell Bonds
IMF Calls on Italy to Curtail Spending
Incoming ECB President Calls for “Certainty” in Face of Crisis
Time Running Down for US Debt Debate
Attention Turns to Italy’s Debt Woes
Canada Adds 28k New Jobs
U.S. Employment Report Disappoints
New Claims for US Unemployment Benefits Falls to 418k
ECB Raises Interest Rates; BofE Holds Line
Portugal Downgraded to “Junk” Status
China Hikes Interest Rates to Fight Inflation
Weaker Euro Retail Sales
Greece Warned Debt Rollover Considered Default
Surprise Drop in Australia Retail Sales

June

ECB Again Signals Interest Rate Hike
Little Change to US Unemployment Applications
Greece Passes Austerity Bill
1 in 6 EU Banks Could Fail Stress Test
EU Says Greece to Accept Austerity Requirements or Face Default
US Consumer Spending Slows in May
BIS Says Interest Rates Must Rise
Euro Tumbles on Greek Austerity Concerns
Trichet Warns Debt Crisis Could Threaten Banks
Fed Reduces Growth Forecast
World’s Largest Bond Fund Predicts Greece Default
Greek Government Survives Confidence Vote
Fitch Warns of Greek, US Debt Default
Bailout Expected But Greece Required to Cut Spending, Sell Assets
IMF Cuts U.S. Growth Outlook
Germany, France Call for Greek Bail-Out
Markets Tumble as Greece Riots
Soft Patch? Three Reasons Economic Growth is Slowing
Euro Falls on Greek Debt Crisis
UK Inflation Unchanged at 4.5%
China’s Inflation Up 5.5%
Saudi Arabia Breaks Rank with OPEC
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.4%
ECB Signals Interest Rate Hike Likely for July
Germany Raises Specter of Greek Debt Restructuring
Oil Prices Decline as OPEC Signals Production Increases
RBA Holds Rates – Aussie Dollar Gives Up Gains
Euro Gains as Greek Debt Concerns Ease
Canadian Dollar Lower on Falling Commodity Prices
Moody’s Downgrades Greek Debt; 50% of Default
US Jobless Claims Fall Short of Expectations
Eurozone Manufacturing Weaker in May
Australian Economy Declines 1.2%

May

US Consumer Sentiment Disappoints Falling to 6-Month Low
Japan’s Factory Production on the Rebound
Canada’s GDP Picks Up During 1st Quarter
Euro Weakens on Greek Debt Worries
Slowdown in US Hurts Canadian Dollar
US Consumer Spending Lower Than Expected
US Economy Growing Slower Than Expected
US Unemployment Claims Jump to 424k
UN Says US Dollar Could “Collapse”
US Durable Orders Worse Than Expected
OECD Warns of Possible Global Stagflation
ECB Governing Council Member Says Greek Austerity Only Solution
German Business Confidence Gain Supports Euro
Greek Opposition Defies Calls for Further Spending Restraints
Loonie Falls as April Inflation Lower Than Expected
Warning on German Economy Weakens Euro
Investors Wary of Greek Debt Restructuring
Japan Falls Back Into Recession
Euro Rebounds After Merkel Says No Greek Debt Restructuring
Pound Falls on Weaker Consumer Confidence
Dollar Showing Signs of Improvement
Loonie Falters as Commodity Prices Tumble
Loonie Struggles as Commodity Prices Tumble
Euro Falls as Trichet Hints Rate Hike to be Delayed
Euro Gains as ECB Readies Interest Rate Statement
Oil Falls to Two-Week Low
Cable Weaker as BoE Expected to Hold Interest Rates
ECB Expected to Signal Further Rate Hikes
US Home Prices Decline
Eurozone Continues to Rely on France, Germany to Power Economy

April

Canadian Dollar Weaker on Slowing Economy
Dollar Falls on GDP Disappointment, Fed Statement
US Growth Lower Than Expected
Bernanke Cuts Growth Outlook
Fed May Abandon “Extended Period” Phrase for Interest Rate Policy
UK Economy Grows 0.5% in Q1
Greek Debt Higher Than Expected
Bank Warns High Food, Energy Prices Threaten Asia’s Growth
Weak Dollar Sends Gold, Silver to Record Levels
US Credit Warning
GBP weakens against Euro following BOE meeting
Swedish Krona Higher on Interest Rate Hike
U.S. Debt Fears Push Gold Above $1,500
Food Prices Rise as China’s Farmland Developed
US Housing Starts Jump 7.2%
Oil Falls After Saudi Arabia Describes Market as “Over Supplied”
Euro Weaker on Greek Restructuring Rumors
Demand for US Assets Declined in February
China’s Inflation Jumps to 5.4% in March
Debt Concerns Hit Euro
US Wholesale Prices on the Rise
Pound Falls to Six-Month Low Against Euro
US March Retail Sales Up 0.4%
Canadian Dollar Falls on Interest Rate News
IAE Warns High Oil Prices Risk to Global Recovery
Euro falls against USD following ECB rate increase
Bank of Canada Expected to Maintain Interest Rate
OECD Says Growth for Industrialized Nations Improving
Jobs Data Pushes CAD to 3 1/2 Year High
ECB Expected to Add Further Rate Hikes
Portugal Negotiates for Emergency Funding
Gold at All-Time High of $1,450 an Ounce
Minutes Show Fed Conflicted Over Spending
China Hikes Interest Rate to 6.31%
Portuguese Bond Yields Continue to Rise
Oil prices top $120 per barrel on Middle East unrest
USD Falls Against JPY After Fed Hints at Keeping Interest Rates Low
Sterling Declines as Manufacturing Growth Slows
US Adds 216,000 Jobs in March

March

Portugal’s Deficit Higher Than Expected
Yen Falls as Investors Seek Higher Returns
ADP Says US Created 201k Jobs in March
Interest Rate Speculation Boosts Euro
Bullard Calls for Fed to End Monetary Easing
JPY Falls as Nuclear Radiation Concerns Grow
Survey Reveals Economists Believe Greece to Default
Merkel Loses Power
US GDP Revised Higher
German ifo falls less than expected
IMF says JPY value unaffected by repatriation flows
Irish Economy Shrinks again
China to Become World’s Largest Economy by 2030
Canadian Dollar Advances on Oil and Risk Play
RBA says Banks to face slower growth
GBP Falls Following BOE Minutes
UK Budget Affirms Spending Cuts, Slower Growth
C$ firms despite retail sales disappointment
Dollar hits 15-month low
Euro Higher on Rate Hike Speculation
US Existing Home Sales +4.88m vs. +5.15m
UK to Move Ahead With Spending Cuts
Oil Prices Jump as UN Enforces No-Fly Zone
UN Agrees to Libyan No-Fly Zone; Oil Tops $103
Crisis in Japan Not Likely to Trigger Recession
Oil, Food Prices Push US Consumer Costs Higher
Speculation Grows G7 to Act to Calm Markets
Fed Hints Further Stimulus Not Necessary
Portugal Downgraded
Bank of Japan Provides Another $98bn to Support Markets
Canadian Dollar, Oil Falls on Japan Risk Concerns
Canadian Dollar Closing in on 3-Year High
Bank of Japan Provides Billions to Stabilize Markets
Fed NY Bank Pres “Encouraged” by Latest Growth
Stocks, Oil Decline After Earthquake Hits Japan
US Jobless Claims Rise to 397,000
Canada’s Trade Surplus Narrows in January
Canadian Dollar at 3-Year High
Euro Gains on Belief ECB To Buy Bonds
Euro Falls on Euro Debt Concerns
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC Considers Output Increase
Interest Rate Speculation Boosts Euro
Canadian Dollar, Oil, Gold Advance on Libyan Unrest
Oil Higher as Libyan Fighting Continues
US Unemployment Claims Fall to 2 1/2 Year Low
ECB Resists Interest Rate Hike, Says Inflation to Ease
Rising Oil Prices Boost Canadian Dollar
China Increases US Holdings to Record $1.75 Trillion
Speculation Rises for Bank of Canada Rate Hike

February

Dollar Falls as Market Bets Stimulus to Continue
US Consumer Spending Less Than Predicted
NABE Lists US Deficit as Top Concern
US Economy Fails to Meet Expectations
UK GDP Falls 0.6 Percent
US Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Oil Prices Lift Canadian Dollar
Canada’s Retail Sales Decline in December
Mid-East Unrest Drive Gold Prices Higher
Survey Shows US House Prices Declined 2.4%
CPI Increase Points to UK Interest Rate Hike
Food, Energy Pushes US Consumer Prices Higher Than Forecast
US Industrial Production Declines 0.1%
King Says UK Inflation to Rise
Rent Increases Push China’s Inflation Higher
Geithner Warns U.S. Debt to Hit Record
China Passes Japan to become World’s 2nd Largest Economy
Sterling Falls as Rate Hike Appears Less Likely
Turmoil in Egypt Drives Stocks Lower
Canadian Dollar Declines as Commodity Prices Fall
US Jobless Claims Fall by 36,000
Investors Return to Yen-Based Carry Trade
China Raises Lending Rates to Ease Growth
Commodity Risk Lifting Canadian Dollar
Euro Falls on Disappointing German Factory Orders
Canada’s Unemployment Higher But Job Creation Beats Expectations
US Unemployment Declines 0.4%
Trichet Says Inflation Risks “Balanced”
UN Says Food Prices at Record High, Poised to Climb
S&P Warns of Further Rating Cuts
Canadian Dollar Gains on Commodity Increase
Dollar Declines as Investors Turn to Stocks

January

Bank of Canada Says Dollar Too High
Eurozone Consumer Prices Jump 2.4%
IMF Official Says Further Euro Aid May Be Necessary
Consumer Spending Boosts US Economy
S&P Cuts Japan’s Credit Rating
US Jobless Claims Jump to 454k
Oil Declines in Wake of US Address
US Core Durable Goods Orders m/m +0.5% vs. +3.6%
Poll Predicts Eurozone Breakup
US Home Prices Drop 1.6% in November
Gold Prices Continue to Fall
British Economy Shrinks 0.5% in 4th Quarter
Irish Drama far from over
Earnings Reports Boost Dollar
Sterling Declines as Prospect for Rate Increase Wanes
The next shoe to drop?
Pound Declines on Drop in Retail Sales
Euro Gains on Brimming German Confidence
Canadian Dollar Falls Below Parity
Canada Wholesale Prices Continue to Rise
US Housing Starts Fall to One-Year Low
TV Station says China to Report 4.6% Inflation
Germany Raises Growth Forecast
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates at 1%
UK Inflation Puts Pressure on Bank to Act
China Calls US Currency Domination “Product of the Past”
Euro Weaker on Debt Concerns
China’s property prices rise again
China questions Currency System
EU Begins Rescue Revamp
US Prices Rise as Energy Costs Increase
Energy Prices Push Eurozone Inflation Higher
Bank of England Maintain 0.5% Interest Rate
Portugal passes bond test
Geithner Says Undervalued Yuan Threat to Growth
Merkel Pledges “Whatever Necessary” to Protect Portugal
China Says Lending Still Too High; Inflation Worries Remain
Japan Buys Eurozone Bonds in Show of Support
Dollar on the Rise
EU Debt Worries Push Portugal Bonds Higher
JPMorgan Says Dollar to Decline on Low Interest Rates
US Employment Gains Lower Than Expected
Canada Adds 22,000 Jobs in December
Canadian Dollar Outpaces US Buck
Euro Falls on Growth and Debt Concerns
Aussie Dollar to Gain in 2011: RBS
ADP Says 297,000 Jobs Created in December
Oil Prices Seen as Threat to Recovery
2011 Interest Rate Outlook
Dollar Could Face Wild Ride in 2011
Germany’s Unemployment Unexpectedly Rose in December
Oil Prices Rise on Signs of Increasing Demand
Estonia becomes 17th member of the euro zone
Pace of China manufacturing growth eases
Eurozone manufacturing picking up

2010 Articles

December

Swedish Cbank shows how to fight asset bubbles
ECB boosts bond purchases amid deficit concern
UK Unemployment to hit 17-year high in 2011
UK house prices to continue their decline in 2011
Japanese Industrial expands
US Holiday Sales increase +5.5%
Japan agrees record 92.4t yen draft budget
Oil moves to fresh two-year high
BOJ member worried about Fed easing
China front loading rates
British Pound Weakens as Growth Appears to be Slowing
US Consumer Spending Up 0.4%
China Pledges Eurozone Support
Greece Passes “Austerity” Budget – Protests Continue
Crude Oil Breaks $90 – Lifts Loonie
US Economy Grows 2.6 Percent
UK Government Borrows Record Amount in November
Canadian Retail Sales Rise 0.8 percent in October
Japan keeps interest rates at close to zero
UK government borrowing hits record high
PIMCO sees Euro break up
Spain in Need of Reform: OECD
ECB Expresses “Concern” Over Ireland’s Position
Euro Rebounds as EU Agrees on Debt Protocol
Business Confidence in Germany Continues to Rise
US Jobless Claims Fall by 3,000
EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Debt Plan
Fed Set to Go Ahead with QEII
Royal Bank Says Canada’s Economy to Gain in 2011
Eurozone Production Rises Less Than Expected
Bank of Canada Warns of Debt Risk
Canadian Dollar Rises with Oil Prices
OECD Says Eurozone Recovery “Muted”
Chinese inflation at 28-month high
China’s Exports Increase More Than Expected
France, Germany Pledge to Support Euro
German Inflation at 1.5%
Bank of England Holds Rates at 0.5%
Canadian Dollar Gains on Growth Outlook
Germany’s Trade Balance Declines
Asia to Lead Global Recovery: Asian Development Bank
New Round of EU Bank Tests Slated for February
Analysts Say Euro’s Woes Only Beginning
Bernanke Hints at Further Easing
Euro Falls as EU Ministers Meet
Aussie Dollar Falls on Slowing Growth
ECB Holds Interest Rates at 1%
Euro Debt Concerns Push Gold to 2-Week High
Speculation ECB to Act to Contain Debt Contagion

November

ECB ‘bounced’ Ireland into deal
Analysts Say Spain’s Banks Could Need $111B to Refinance
Euro Bond Spreads Reach Record Level
Germany’s Employment Improves Slightly in November
Canadian Dollar Approaches Two-Month High Against Euro
Japan to Extend Stimulus Spending
Euro Deal Fails to Stop Slide
Dollar Gains as North Korea Ramps Up Rhetoric
Portugal Denies Need for Bail-Out
Consumer Prices in Japan Fall for 20th Straight Month
Russia Buying Canadian Dollars
Irish Debt Pulls Euro Lower
Risk of eurozone break-up ‘very real’
Better-Than-Expected Jobless Claims Boosts Dollar
US Consumer Spending Rises 0.4%
Could Germany Abandon the Euro?
Korean Artillery Fire Boosts Dollar
US Economy Grows by 2.5% in 3rd Quarter
Canada’s Inflation at 2-Year High
The ECB may not be the friend it seems
Euro Falls as Moody’s Warns of Irish Downgrade
Oil, Commodities Jump on Ireland’s Bail-out
Irish Cabinet to endorse 4-year Budget plan Sunday
Ichimouku Indicator Places Euro at $1.40
Euro Gains for 3rd Day
China Raises Reserve Requirements to Cool Inflation
Euro Rebounds as Irish Debt Fears Ease
Fewer Workers Claim US Unemployment Benefits
Central Bank Official Expects Ireland to Receive Bail-out
Irish Officials may accept package
Risk Aversion Pushes Loonie Lower
Euro Continues to Fall on Credit Worries
UK Unemployment Remains at 7.7%
UK Inflation Jumps to 3.2%
Official Says EU in “Survival Crisis”
German stance may ‘bankrupt nations’
US Retail Sales Jump 1.2%
Speculation Grows that Ireland Will Need Emergency Funding
Greece in Violation of Deficit Conditions
Ireland Urged to Take Aid by Officials
Investors Shun Commodities for Dollar
Investors should share debt burden – Merkel
Bernanke’s QE2 ineffective
EURO Peripheral debt drops again
Irish/Bund yields widen to +600bp
Fed Member Says Policy Makers Support Strong Dollar
US Unemployment Claims Fall
Irish Bond Rates Hit Record High
Oil Prices Push Canadian Dollar Higher
China Restricting Foreign Capital Investments
Gold Hits New Record Over Euro Debt Worries
World Bank chief Suggests Return To Gold Standard
Nigerian Rig Attack Pushes Oil to 2-Year High
Poll Expects Gold to Top Out at $1,500
Irish Debt Concerns Plague Euro
Ireland is effectively insolvent
China Says US Monetary Policy Puts Global Economy at Risk
Canadian Jobs Report Weaker Than Expected
US Employment Beats Expectations
Commodities Push Canadian Dollar Higher
Fed Announcement Boosts Stocks
Fed to Buy Extra $600 Billion of Treasuries to Boost Growth
US Private Sector Adds 43,000 Jobs
Fed Expected to Kick Off 2nd Round of Stimulus Spending
Canadian Dollar Nears Parity
Observers Say Fed Will Buy $500 B in Bonds
Positive News Pushes Oil to Six-Month High
China’s Manufacturing Growth Beats Forecast
US Consumer Spending Disappoints
Canadian Dollar Higher as Fed Prepares Easing
IMF is at the Irish door
Experts Say US Need 5% Growth to Ease Unemployment

October

Dollar Target Cut as Fed Set to Spend
EU Agrees to New Budget Rules
US Economy Grows at 2% Annualized Rate
Dollar Falls as Investors Consider Impact of Monetary Easing
US Unemployment Requests Declines to 3-Month Low
IEA Warns About Rising Commodity Prices
Fed Ready to Introduce Quantitative Easing
Rare Earth Scare Could Be Canada’s Gain
Canadian Dollar Falls as Stocks Decline
Intervention Worries Push Yen Lower
UK Growth Beats Predictions
More Weakness to Come for Sterling
Consumers Seen as Source of US Recovery
Dollar Weaker Against Yen