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Yen jumps on the Euro

The Yen rose today to a 9 month high (JPY/EUR) as signs of global economic recovery faded for currency traders. The Japanese currency rose on account of being sought after as a safe haven. The Yen rose against all 16 of the major currencies, touching 89.25 to the US dollar, with a high of 89.14. [...]

Gold retreating after a long standing rally

The last three weeks saw Gold rushing forward touching the high of $1,140, due to economic uncertainty and demand for a hedging instrument. Today, the yellow metal has retreated slightly to below $1,130. Another factor contributing to the decline of the precious metal has been the charging US dollar, which today saw a further strengthening [...]

Good times ahead for the US Dollar

Since earlier this month, the Dollar has been on an upward movement, touching a high last week on the 14th when it hit 98.97. it has fallen only once since and today it continues to move upward making a new 2 month high at 91.85 (yesterday), trading range-bound today around 91.55 to 91.80. the 91.85 [...]