Search Results for: currency market
Swiss GDP Unexpectedly Stagnates in Third Quarter
December 1st, 2015
Export growth driven solely by chemicals, pharmaceuticals SNB to hold rate decision on Dec. 10, may react to ECB easing Swiss economic growth unexpectedly stalled in the third quarter, with momentum held back by weak performance in the energy, ...
The Current State of the Swiss Franc
November 30th, 2015
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept policy unchanged at the June policy review, leaving their benchmark interest of deposits at -0.75%. The target range for the three month Libor remained unchanged at -1.25% to -0.25%. The SNB repeated ...
U.S. Stocks Rally, Led by Energy Sector
November 17th, 2015
Traditional haven investments such as gold and government bonds tick higher Markets broadly shook off concerns stemming from the deadly terror attacks in Paris, even as oil prices rose on the prospect of greater violence in the Middle East. ...
Why are Some Currencies Stronger than Others?
November 12th, 2015
The currency market is a reflection of the spending power and the demand for assets within a country or union. The higher the demand for assets within the country, the more investors will need to purchase that country’s ...
Gold Price Drops ‘Clean Through Support’ as Precious ETFs Shrink, US Jobs Hit Forecast
November 5th, 2015
GOLD PRICE losses of 2.4% for the week so far worsened in London trade Wednesday as global stock markets rose sharply and new US jobs data put net hiring in the world’s largest economy just ahead of analyst forecasts ...
What OPEC’s New Romance with Russia Means for Oil Prices
October 12th, 2015
For years, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has courted Russia, though without much success. It’s easy to see why the attraction is there; the world’s largest country has huge oil reserves and the geopolitical clout to ...
Asian shares extend an October rally; dollar slips
October 12th, 2015
Asian shares rose on Monday, extending an October rally, as investors hunted for bargains in industrials and basic materials, fueled by a rebound in commodities while the dollar struggled as hopes of a Fed rate rise this year grew ...
Asian Shares Mostly Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data
October 2nd, 2015
A stronger reading could increase the chances of a rise in U.S. interest rates by year-end Asian stock markets drifted mostly lower Friday, as investors looked to a coming jobs report in the U.S. for clues about when the Federal Reserve ...
The Next Financial Crisis Won’t be Like the Last One
September 16th, 2015
It seems increasingly likely the next Global Financial Meltdown will arise in the FX/currency markets. Central banks are like generals: they tend to fight the last war. The Great Financial meltdown of 2008 was centered in too big to fail, too ...
What Is The Difference Between Bitcoin, FOREX & Gold? ‘A Tripod Theory’
September 10th, 2015
As Bitcoin and it’s counterparties known as “altcoins” enter the mainstream many investors are seeking information on the mechanics of trading these revolutionary peer-to-peer niche oriented decentralized global cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, forex and gold have many similar yet distinct differences that make each a unique and viableinvestment vehicle. Bitcoin is a ...
