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U.S. dollar softer on prospect of economic stimulus

Posted by MMarquit 1216 days ago, popular 1215 days ago (http://forex.gftforex.com)
Category: Currencies | Tags: economic stimulus u.s. dollar
Economic fundamentals are no longer an object for the U.S. dollar. Instead, as economic stimulus optimism takes over, demand for the dollar as a safe haven diminishes -- bringing the greenback lower in forex trading. read more »
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The Basics of Quantitative Easing

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://www.fx360.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: fed interest rates us economy zirp
Quantitative Easing is a monetary policy tool that central banks use when they run out of room to cut interest rates. The word “Quantitative” refers to the money supply and easing money supply means to increase it. read more »
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Currencies Rally on Obama's Plan to Save Banks

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://www.fx360.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investor confidence obama toxic assets
Investor confidence has improved this morning, driving currencies higher. Traders are quietly moving out of US dollars and back into higher yielding currencies thanks to news that President Obama is considering creating a bank to absorb toxic assets read more »
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Federal Reserve: Will the Rate Decision Impact the Dollar?

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://www.fx360.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy fed funds rate interest rates
For the first time since August 2007, the Federal Reserve is not expected to change interest rates. With the fed funds rate now set to a target range of 0 to 0.25 percent, the Federal Reserve has maxed out on their most conventional monetary... read more »
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Euro Rises as Risk Returns

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://www.fx360.com)
Category: Currencies | Tags: euro european trading session
Euro, pound and Aussies were all higher at the start of European trade boosted by improved sentiment towards risk as equity markets across the region rallied by more than 1.5% starting the third day of the week on a somewhat brighter note. read more »
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U.S. Dollar Index Headed for Correction

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://forex.gftforex.com)
Category: Currencies | Tags: dollar index forex global recession
The U.S. dollar index has been enjoying some strength lately as the greenback has been a safe haven currency. Now, however, things might be turning around. As signs that the global recession might start a retreat -- thanks to U.S. economic stimulus read more »
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Ifo on the Rebound, But Euro Struggles in Forex Trading

Posted by clusterfx 1216 days ago (http://forex.gftforex.com)
Category: Currencies | Tags: currency trading forex forex trading
The euro saw a bit of a boost earlier today in forex trading. The latest German Ifo data was released -- and it is showing a rebound. Because Germany is the largest economy in the euro zone, it is very influential in terms of the way the wind blows. read more »
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U.S. Dollar Advances Against Euro in Forex Trading

Posted by MMarquit 1231 days ago, popular 1230 days ago (http://forex.gftforex.com)
Category: Currencies | Tags: currencies forex u.s. dollar
As global recession continues, the U.S. dollar, despite the condition of the U.S. economy, represents stability and a safe haven. read more »
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