Showing posts with label bernanke. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Economic Outlook Repair Proped Euro

Economic Outlook Repair Proped Euro. The euro touched a 14-month low versus the U.S. dollar over the euro zone's improving outlook and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain ultra-loose policy. Positive German economic data and some sign of recovery in the European banking sector will also increase the expectations of solving the crisis in the region. The euro has the potential to continue to rally if the Fed, at the end of the two day meeting tomorrow, signaling quantitative easing will not end this year.

"Despite last month's meeting minutes showed policy makers disagree about how the continuation of QE, the majority of traders still believe if QE will not be completed by 2013," said Matthew Lifson, senior analyst and trader at Cambridge Mercantile Group in Princeton, New Jersey. "If it happens, and the Fed's statement this week goes in this direction, then the selling pressure on the U.S. dollar will obviously increase."

Bernanke Looks to Buy Assets sum of $ 1.14 Trillion In 2014

The latest round of bond purchases by the Federal Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke will reach $ 1.14 trillion before he ended the program in the first quarter of 2014, according to estimates of economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Bernanke will stimulate the economy by purchasing mortgage bonds amounting to $ 40 billion / month, and Treasuries amounted to $ 45 billion / month, according to a survey of 44 economists, even some Fed officials warned that the unprecedented expansion of trade balance would reduce efforts to tighten policy when needed. "To get to the point where Bernanke will feel comfortable, you have to have a series of good, solid economic reports, but it's not what you'll get" this year, said Eric Green, head of research at TD Securities Inc.. in New York and former New York Fed Economic

Aussie Performance Data Boost Confidence

Aussie has appreciated versus 14 of its 16 major counterparts after the data showed business confidence in Australia rebounded in December. Based on the results of a survey of more than 500 companies that conducted the National Australia Bank Ltd., The business confidence index rose to third from the previous -9, rising sentiment strongest since October 2001. Business conditions index, which is the benchmark recruitment, sales and profits, also improved to -4 from the previous -6.

"Much of the change in sentiment is likely a result of improvements in the financial and stock markets," said NAB chief economist Alan Oster. "But whether this optimism is relatively resilient to early this year? It remains to be seen more."

Monday, October 29, 2012

Shadowing Euro Uncertainty Continues - Fundamental Forex News of Today

Euro Flat Close to 1.2900, the narrow-range 1.2905/1.2899. EUR / USD is currently trading in a very narrow range between 1.2905/1.2899 for 4 hours while the U.S. markets were closed due to storm Sandy, last at 1.2902. The euro was down 0.25% so far in a week, looking for the defense in its daily low at 1.2885 movement. According to Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at Fxstreet.com: "hourly chart shows a neutral stance, with the SMA-20 are still at relatively low levels heading above the current price," the analyst said, adding: "In the 4 hours chart, Euro mapped also bearish technical outlook for prices, has no reason to go down lower: BOJ monetary policy decision is a major risk factor for the next few hours, and will likely set the market tone for the current session. "


Valeria continued: "For the daily trend line down of Euro, today will be recorded at 1.2955, which is a key resistance level to clear bearish signal and provide opportunities bullish," with the support level at 1.2880, 1.2840 and 1.2800. While the level of resistance can be found at 1.2935, 1.2955 and 1.2980.

Shadowing Euro Uncertainty Continues


 The euro fell versus the dollar and yen earlier this week, amid continued uncertainty over Greek austerity deal and no signs of Spain will ask for a bailout. Risks increasingly threaten Greek bankruptcy after international creditors on Monday declined to give further concessions on labor law changes, which continue to be debated by the ruling coalition partners. While the funds owned by Athena just enough until mid-November.

"Although the European bond auctions and Spanish bond payments are due this week may be able to run smoothly, stability can not be achieved as long as there is no quick solution to the problem of Europe," said Kathy Lien, director of BK manager Asset Management in New York. Trade on Monday itself took a slim volume as the closure of the U.S. market due to threats of Hurricane Sandy, who probably also will continue until Tuesday


U.S. Election Polling Trigger Negative Sentiment Aussie


 Australian Dollar dragged down Asian stocks drop amid concerns emerge over the U.S. presidential election poll results, which eroded the demand for high-yield assets is high. But the weaker currency often called Aussie is estimated to be limited, following the rate cut reduced speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia at its policy meeting next week.

"The latest polls still show a relatively balanced support for Romney and Obama, who assessed the market leads to uncertainty," said Ray Attrill, deputy head of currency strategy at National Australia Bank Ltd.. in Sidney. "And that led to a negative movement in the market risk. Which might be able to deliver the Aussie fell back below $ 1.03."

Results Ohio Newspaper Association poll released on Sunday showed Romney - Obama will outperform. At the same time, another poll for 1015 voters showed they support a balanced sound.