Will USD/JPY Support Hold?

June - 30 - 2010

The dollar traded mostly higher on Wednesday after Moody’s Investors Service Inc. said it may downgrade Spain’s Aaa credit rating. US economic data were mixed. ADP estimated US nonfarm private employment increased 13K in June, well below the consensus expected 60K, while the Chicago PMI showed US business activity expanded

Will USD/JPY Support Hold?

June - 30 - 2010

The dollar traded mostly higher on Wednesday after Moody’s Investors Service Inc. said it may downgrade Spain’s Aaa credit rating. US economic data were mixed. ADP estimated US nonfarm private employment increased 13K in June, well below the consensus expected 60K, while the Chicago PMI showed US business activity expanded

New York Session Recap

June - 30 - 2010

Risk aversion remained the dominant theme in the NY session. ADP June Employment Change started off by printing a disappointing +13k increase against expectations of a +60k increase. Next up on the data slate was Chicago PMI, which came out in line with expectations at 59.1. As the day wore

New York Session Recap

June - 30 - 2010

Risk aversion remained the dominant theme in the NY session. ADP June Employment Change started off by printing a disappointing +13k increase against expectations of a +60k increase. Next up on the data slate was Chicago PMI, which came out in line with expectations at 59.1. As the day wore

EUR/USD closed higher due to short covering on Wednesday as it consolidates some of Tuesday’s decline. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bearish signalling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If it renews this month rally,

EUR/USD closed higher due to short covering on Wednesday as it consolidates some of Tuesday’s decline. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bearish signalling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If it renews this month rally,

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