Monthly archive February, 2013

Talking Points U.S. Dollar: NFPs Falls Short of Forecast, Unemployment Tips Higher Euro: Banks to Repay EUR 3.5B of LTRO, Inflation Unexpectedly Lows British Pound: U.K. Manufacturing Expands at Slower Pace, All Eyes On BoE U.S. Dollar: NFPs Falls Short of Forecast, Unemployment Tips Read More →

Crude oil may fall amid broad-based risk aversion while gold pushes higher amid US Dollar selling if US ISM and NFP data fall short of economists’ expectations. Talking Points Crude Oil, Copper May Fall if NFP and ISM Data Disappoints Gold and Silver Read More →

The Japanese Yen may mount a recovery while the US Dollar comes under pressure if Nonfarm Payrolls and ISM Manufacturing data fall short of expectations. Talking Points Yen to Rise, US Dollar to Fall if US Economic Data Falls Short of Forecasts Euro Read More →

What are our favorite measures of standard risk appetite trends? The S&P 500 is perhaps the most recognizable as both the target of regular investors’ capital and distinct benefactor of the Federal Reserve’s generous stimulus effort. It so happens that Read More →

Dollar Slides Across the Board Ahead of NFPs, EUR/USD Above 1.3600 Euro Climbs as Rates Rise Alongside LTRO Repayments, But What about the ECB? Japanese Yen on Track for its 12th Consecutive Weekly Rally Australian Dollar Tumbles Slips after Chinese Manufacturing Report Swiss Franc: Read More →

THE TAKEAWAY: Australia’s manufacturing levels came in at 40.2, indicating 11 months straight of contraction within the sector > While a negative sign for the economy, Australia’s main role is as an exporter > The Australian dollar remains strong due Read More →