Canadian Employment Figures boost Loonie
The talk surrounding the CAD reaching parity versus the USD is beggining to gather steam even as t...
Germany’s trade surplus falls 43%
Euro strength and directly related Dollar weakness has affected the Eurozone's biggest exporter. G...
Weak dollar improves US trade gap
US exports became more attractive to outside demand due to Dollar weakness shrinking the trade g...
Another US bailout on the horizon?
Washington policy makers are worrying that another government mortgage giant, the Federal Housing Ad...
Bernanke gives the dollar a boost with rate talk
An interesting way to talk up the USD and appease some G20 members, get ‘helicopterÃÂ...
The Fed is prepared to hike rates
The Fed is prepared to tighten monetary policy when the outlook for the economy 'has improved suffic...
Oil settles above $71
The weak US Dollar has given way to a move to riskier assets and commodities boosted by the unexpect...
Britain Overtakes US as Worlds Top Financial Center
The real surprise was Australia, who jumped 9 places to finish second, one place ahead of the United...
Asian Banks Continue to Intervene on Behalf of the US Dollar
This is beginning to be a recurring trend in the foreign exchange market. Asian Banks continue to in...
European Central Bank Press Conference
The ECB has released its transcripts from the Press Conference held this morning, where Jean-Claud...
US Retail Sales Rise in September
The release was unexpected as analysts had forecasted a 2.4% decline in sales. Discount stores and V...
US Jobless claims hit 8-month low
The expected number was higher than the actual release, which was explained by a decline in new clai...
Gold Rallies to Record Highs
As the US Dollar continues to weaken, the precious metal is expected to continue to climb. Go...
Canadian Housing Starts Fall in September
The Canadian Housing numbers in August were revised upwards making the fall more steep, when in fa...
Eurozone interest rate held at 1%
The ECB kept rates unchanged at 1.00% in a decision that was expected by the majority of market pa...
ECB on hold
As expected, the ECB kept rates at a record low (+1.00%) this morning. Policy makers are weary of a ...