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Euro Higher for Now, But Debt Remains a Problem

Euro is higher right now, gaining as some Forex traders engage in short covering. However, the 17-nation currency is still vulnerable to debt problem[...] read more »
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Yen Remains Strong Against the US Dollar

Japanese yen is higher today against the US dollar, a situation that has many companies in Japan increasing their efforts to shift overseas. Yen cont[...] read more »
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Should the Eurozone Declare Bankruptcy?

The euro is higher against the US dollar today, but that situation is likely to be temporary, considering that the eurozone still hasn't managed to [...] read more »
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Trouble in China?

China has warned lenders that some projects, backed by local governments, could run out of funds. Additionally, it appears as though loans made to pr[...] read more »
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Euro Rises on Optimism, Mario Draghi’s EFSF Prodding — Forex News

Euro is heading higher today, gaining after four days of losses. Forex traders hope that the ECB’s buying of Spanish and Italian bonds will slow yiel[...] read more »
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UK Pound Drops on Risk Aversion

UK pound is lower today as risk aversion sets in. Concerns about Europe are affecting the financial markets today, with banks retreating — and other [...] read more »
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Japanese Yen Rises on Safe Haven Demand

Japanese yen is rising today as Q3 GDP results indicate that Japan is recovering from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Also boosting the yen to[...] read more »
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Euro Weakens in Forex Trading

The euro is weaker in forex trading today as, once again, the stability of the eurozone is called into question. An Italian bond auction resulted in [...] read more »
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Japan's Economy Recovering from Earthquake and Tsunami

Japan's economy appears to be doing well, months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country. GDP growth headed higher in Q3,[...] read more »
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China Conditions for Eurozone Debt Help: Rejected

European leaders reject Chinese conditions for debt help, which include more influence at the IMF, and "market economy" status. read more »
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Aussie Drops in Forex Trading on Risk Aversion

Aussie heads lower as risk aversion sets in, thanks to developments in the eurozone, especially Italy. read more »
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U.S. Dollar Rangebound in Forex Trading

Many currencies are rangebound this morning, waiting for what comes of the Italy vote scheduled for later this afternoon, Rome time. read more »
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China Pledges to Move Currency Closer to Market Float

China vows to take steps (albeit gradual steps) toward a free-floating currency. read more »
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Unemployment Claims Dip Below 400,000

Unemployment claims are lower today, adding a little optimism to the markets. However, most investors are fixed on the eurozone. read more »
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QE3 Likely to be Put Off -- For Now

Right now, most markets are trading on the latest news to come out of the eurozone -- whatever that news ends up being. As a result, the conclusion o[...] read more »
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