FOREX: Ringgit Opens Little Change Against U.S Dollar (Bernama)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) — The ringgit flat against the U.S dollar in the early trading today on lack of fresh buying, dealers said. At 9am, the local unit almost flat against the greenback at 3.2360/2385 compared with yesterday’s closing of 3.2360/2390.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-22 02:13 FOREX-Dollar steady but capped by financial concerns (Interactive Investor)

TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) - The dollar was steady on Tuesday but firmly capped as investors think the worst of the problems in the U.S. financial system are far from over, which effectively lends support to the euro.

Canadian National profit nipped by forex, fuel costs (The Globe and Mail)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway posted an 11 percent drop in second-quarter earnings on Monday, nipped by a stronger Canadian dollar and higher fuel costs, but still beat expectations.

Forex in 60 Seconds - USD/JPY Dives On AmEx Q2 Results, Canadian Retail Sales May Weigh On USD/CAD (Daily FX)

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Canadian National profit nipped by forex, fuel costs (Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News)

Canadian National Railway posted an 11 percent drop in second-quarter earnings on Monday, saying the stronger Canadian dollar and higher fuel costs crimped its bottom line.

FOREX-Dollar falls as worries about U.S. banks persist (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)

* Dollar falls on continued worries about U.S. financials

FOREX-Dollar slips amid persistent US bank worries (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)

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FOREX-Dlr on back foot near lows, financials in focus (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

* Euro up 0.2 percent at $1.5880

5 Key Events for the Forex Market This Week 07.21.08 (Daily FX via Yahoo! Finance)

Event risk for the forex markets will be scattered this week, as the Australian dollar faces inflation data, the British pound will grapple with central bank commentary and Q2 GDP, while the US dollar could weaken on the release of durable goods orders.

Auto firms’ profit may be hurt by costs, forex losses (rediff.com)

India’s four-wheeler sector may post a flat profit growth in the first quarter due to a rise in input costs. The cost of automobile steel, which constitutes about 40 per cent of the total raw materials, rose by more than 25 per cent during the three-month period. Prices of raw materials like aluminium, copper, rubber and fuel also appreciated significantly.

Daily Forex Snapshot - ACM - Forex Hound

Daily Forex Snapshot - ACM Forex Hound, NY - 19 hours ago Usd was stable in Asian session as the lack of new data and non-data events gave speculators nothing new to trade on. EurUsd stayed well within Fridays …

Market Overview by Forex Yard - Forex Hound

Market Overview by Forex Yard Forex Hound, NY - 19 hours ago When glancing back at a weekly chart several months from now, one will look at the change in the market last week and consider it a normal one. … Forex Traders Buy Dollar as Financial Market Confidence Returns International Business Times Daily Commentary by James Hyerczyk Forex Factory Market Overview by Forex Yard Forex Hound Forex Hound  - Forex Hound all 28 news articles

Forex - Dollar firms on firm Bank of America results - Forbes

Forex - Dollar firms on firm Bank of America results Forbes, NY - 14 hours ago LONDON (Thomson Financial) - The dollar stabilised against the euro as early US earnings reports came in on the strong side, giving stock market futures a …

UPDATE 1-Canadian National profit nipped by forex, fuel costs - Reuters

UPDATE 1-Canadian National profit nipped by forex , fuel costs Reuters - 6 hours ago VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 21 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway (CNR.TO: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) posted an 11 percent drop in …

FOREX-Dollar steady but capped by financial concerns - 華富財經

FOREX -Dollar steady but capped by financial concerns 華富財經, Hong Kong - 2 hours ago In relation to the stock quote service (the “Quote Service”) information, the stock price, trade volume and turnover are provided by The Stock Exchange of …

Forex - Dollar little changed vs. major currencies, Japan on holiday - Forbes

FinFacts Ireland Forex - Dollar little changed vs. major currencies, Japan on holiday Forbes, NY - Jul 20, 2008 Friday’s gains on a hawkish turn in expectations about Federal Reserve monetary policy after a rally in the US financial sector and bullish comments by … Volatile Market Conditions: To Stay Profitable, Make Quick Trades Seeking Alpha FOREX -Dollar rises with stocks as oil price plunges Reuters India Mr. Bernanke: The New “Death Star” Sovereign Society Bloomberg  - Forbes…

Forex - Dollar remains dogged by US banking concerns - Forbes

Forex - Dollar remains dogged by US banking concerns Forbes, NY - 18 hours ago LONDON (Thomson Financial) - The dollar continued to be weighed down by worries about the health of the US financial sector ahead of earnings reports from …

Virbac Q2 sales drop on forex impact; co maintains FY organic … - Forbes

Virbac Q2 sales drop on forex impact; co maintains FY organic … Forbes, NY - 9 hours ago PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Animal medication specialist Virbac said its second-quarter sales fell as it was again affected by a strong euro, …

FOREX-Dlr on back foot near lows, financials in focus - Reuters

StarPhoenix FOREX -Dlr on back foot near lows, financials in focus Reuters - 16 hours ago By Naomi Tajitsu LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped on Monday, staying near a record low against the euro on concerns about the health of the US … FOREX -Dollar boosted by Citi results but sentiment shaky Reuters UK FOREX -Dlr steadies off record low, financials in focus Reuters FOREX -Dollar boosted by Citi results even as fears remain Reuters UK all 187 news articles

FOREX-Dollar slips amid persistent US bank worries - Reuters UK

FOREX -Dollar slips amid persistent US bank worries Reuters UK, UK - 11 hours ago By Wanfeng Zhou NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped on Monday, losing some of its recent momentum, after better-than-expected earnings from …

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-15 01:57 Forex - Dollar mixed vs. major currencies ahead of inflation data (Interactive Investor)

SYDNEY (Thomson Financial) - The U.S dollar was mixed against major currencies in midmorning trade in Sydney on Tuesday ahead of the release of producer price data which is expected to show that some inflationary pressures remain in the U.S. economy.

Forex In 60 Seconds - Fear Of A Coming Financial Crisis Adds To Surprise Data For High Dollar Volatility (Daily FX)

· Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae concerns still hanging over the US financial system and the greenback. · European central banks will find rate decisions even more difficult to decide with inflation data soaring and growth numbers plunging today.

FOREX-Dollar up vs euro on Fannie, Freddie rescue plan (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

* Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae rescue lifts dollar vs euro

Shekel gains despite higher c.bank forex purchases (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

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5 Key Events for the Forex Market This Week 07.14.08 (Daily FX via Yahoo! Finance)

The US dollar, British pound, euro, and Canadian dollar ALL face significant event risk this week. However, volatility may be contained to two days, as the most important releases will hit the wires on Tuesday and Wednesday.

China’s forex stockpile hits record $1.8 trillion (Market Watch)

China’s foreign-exchange reserves climbed $126.6 billion in the April-to-June quarter, lifting total reserves to $1.81 trillion, according to data released by the People’s Bank of China Monday.

China’s forex reserves climb past 1.8 trillion dollars: central bank (AFP via Yahoo! News)

China said Monday its foreign exchange reserves had surpassed 1.8 trillion dollars but slower growth in June suggested the flow of potentially dangerous “hot money” into the country may be easing.

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China’s forex reserves hit 1.8088 trillion dollars: central bank (AFP via Yahoo! News)

China’s foreign exchange reserves, already the world’s largest, rose to 1.8088 trillion dollars at the end of June, the central bank said on Monday.

China forex regulator responds to article denying ‘hot money’ problem - 華富財經

China forex regulator responds to article denying ‘hot money’ problem 華富財經, Hong Kong - 13 hours ago BEIJING (MNI) - The Chinese foreign exchange regulator has taken the unusual step of responding to a domestic media report, taking issue with an article in …

Shekel gains despite higher c.bank forex purchases - Reuters India

Shekel gains despite higher c.bank forex purchases Reuters India, India - 11 hours ago By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, July 14 (Reuters) - Israel’s shekel gained 1.5 percent against the dollar on Monday, after selling emerged in the dollar once …

Forex - Dollar mixed vs. major currencies ahead of inflation data - Reuters FX Hub

ABC News Forex - Dollar mixed vs. major currencies ahead of inflation data Reuters FX Hub, NY - 36 minutes ago But the market remains divided about the Federal Reserve’s resolve to fight inflationary pressures when the US economy is tethering on the edge of … Fed poised to curb shady home-lending practices BusinessWeek all 917 news articles

Forex loss takes its toll on HCL Technologies - NDTV.com

Forex loss takes its toll on HCL Technologies NDTV.com, India - 15 hours ago HCL Technologies slumped 7.82% to Rs 220.35 at 11:32 IST on BSE after the company said on Friday, 11 July 2008, it may incur forex losses between $65-75 …

China’s forex reserves climb past 1.8 trillion dollars: central bank - AFP

Turkish Press China’s forex reserves climb past 1.8 trillion dollars: central bank AFP - 13 hours ago China’s forex reserves, already the world’s largest, rose to 1.8088 trillion dollars at the end of June. The figure was up 35.7 percent from a year earlier … China’s forex stockpile hits record $1.8 trillion MarketWatch China’s forex reserve reaches $1.809 trln by June China Daily China’s forex reserve reaches $1.809 trillion by June Xinhua ChinaStakes.com  - GulfNews all…

China sees slower growth in forex reserves - Financial Times

China sees slower growth in forex reserves Financial Times, UK - 7 hours ago By Geoff Dyer in Beijing China’s foreign exchange reserves grew at their slowest pace in more than two years in June, prompting questions over whether the …

EARNINGS PREVIEW: Europe Drug Cos’ 2Q Focus On Outlook, Forex - CNNMoney.com

EARNINGS PREVIEW: Europe Drug Cos’ 2Q Focus On Outlook, Forex CNNMoney.com - 13 hours ago TAKING THE PULSE: Most major European drugmakers are expected to maintain or slightly raise their guidance for 2008 when they report second-quarter earnings …

Forex - Dollar on back foot as relief from bailouts wear off - Forbes

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FOREX-Dollar up vs euro on Fannie, Freddie rescue plan - Reuters

StarPhoenix FOREX -Dollar up vs euro on Fannie, Freddie rescue plan Reuters - 4 hours ago By Steven C. Johnson NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rose from a near record low against the euro on Monday after the United States announced an … FOREX -Dollar gains on US mortgage finance rescue plan Reuters FOREX -Dollar surrenders some gains as US stocks ease Reuters FOREX -Dlr steadies as stocks recover, concerns remain Reuters Reuters  - Reuters all 1,748 news articles

FOREX-Dollar wins respite on US rescue plan - Reuters

FOREX -Dollar wins respite on US rescue plan Reuters - 13 hours ago By Veronica Brown LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rowed back from a near-record low against the euro on Monday after the United States unveiled an … Video: Bank worries offset Fannie rescue ReutersVideo Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Turmoil Stuns China’s Forex Reserves ChinaStakes.com Dollar firms against euro after US lifeline for Freddie, Fannie AFP Forbes  - Forbes all 6,748 news articles

Dollar ends firmer on trade data (Perth Now)

THE dollar closed firmer despite a fall in the nation’s trade balance for May as dealers held steady before an interest rate decision in Europe overnight.

How do I calculate forex pivot points? (Investopedia)

How do I calculate forex pivot points? Pivot points were originally developed by floor traders in the equity and commodity exchanges. They are calculated based on the high, low and closing prices of previous trading sessions, and are used by traders to predict support and resistance levels in the current or upcoming session.

Highlights 2-BOJ Nakamura: Overseas economies face strong risks (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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Aussie’s streak ends (The Australian)

THE Australian dollar closed weaker yesterday for the first time in eight days as falling gold prices weighed down the commodities-driven unit.

Dollar ends weaker as gold falls (Daily Telegraph)

THE Australian dollar closed weaker today for the first time in eight days as falling gold prices weighed down the commodities-driven unit.

S. GURUMURTHY (The Hindu)

Even as crude oil prices have risen 40 per cent since January, the rupee has depreciated by almost 10 per cent against the dollar.

Is crude price logic not just crude logic? - Hindu Business Line

Hindu Business Line Is crude price logic not just crude logic? Hindu Business Line, India - Jun 23, 2008 Instead, even in April and May, the RBI kept buying dollars and increased its forex currency holdings from $299 billion at end-March 2008 to $305 billion at …

Dollar ends firmer on trade data - NEWS.com.au

Dollar ends firmer on trade data NEWS.com.au, Australia - Jul 3, 2008 Easy Forex currency dealer Anthony Botros said the Australian dollar traded in a tight range ahead of tonight’s events on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. …

Dollar firm awaiting Europe rate decision - The Australian

Dollar firm awaiting Europe rate decision The Australian, Australia - Jul 3, 2008 Easy Forex currency dealer Anthony Botros said the trade data was a bit poorer than the market’s forecasts of $950 million, but the subsequent sell-off was …

Dollar shows rare weakness - The Age

Dollar shows rare weakness The Age, Australia - Jun 24, 2008 “That’s what caused the Aussie to come to a bit of a sell-off last night,” Easy Forex currency dealer Anthony Botros said. “It just weighed heavily on it …

Dollar ends weaker as gold falls - Melbourne Herald Sun

Dollar ends weaker as gold falls Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - Jun 24, 2008 “It just weighed heavily on it throughout the Asian session,” Easy Forex currency dealer Anthony Botros said. The Australian dollar hit its daily low five …

Rupee at 15-month low of 43.33/34 against USD - Sahara Samay

Rupee at 15-month low of 43.33/34 against USD Sahara Samay, India - Jul 1, 2008 Mumbai, July 1: After breaching the crucial 43-level yesterday, the Indian rupee lost another 31 paise today to close at 15-month low of 43.33/34 against …

Taiwan dlr flat on stocks, US strength, cash needs - Reuters India

Taiwan dlr flat on stocks, US strength, cash needs Reuters India, India - Jul 7, 2008 TAIPEI, July 7 (Reuters) - The Taiwan dollar closed flat on Monday as a boost in local stocks and exporter purchases of the local currency squared off …

Rupee up 14 paise at 43.12/13 against USD - Sahara Samay

Rupee up 14 paise at 43.12/13 against USD Sahara Samay, India - Jul 9, 2008 Mumbai, July 9: Aided by a downturn in crude prices, the Indian rupee today gained 14 paise at 43.12/13 against the greenback on expectations of fresh …

Regulatory steps and future of currency futures - Economic Times

Regulatory steps and future of currency futures Economic Times, India - Jun 10, 2008 Therefore, when forex currency swells, the RBI intervenes and ensures that the rupee does not appreciate too fast. This, in turn, could go against the ethos …

Central bank seeks ways to unlock ‘unofficial’ forex stock - Inquirer.net

Central bank seeks ways to unlock ‘unofficial’ forex stock Inquirer.net, Philippines - Jul 8, 2008 By Doris Dumlao The central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is seeking ways to unlock its foreign exchange stock outside the official reserves …

Business & Finance (Times of Malta)

Daily currency report - Commercial Foreign Exchange Travelex Malta, freephone: 800 733 22, www.travelex.com/mt/ Falling equity markets, record high oil prices and geopolitical tensions combined with high inflation and weak growth figures hurt sentiment…

Seoul warns of currency intervention (Asia News Network)

The South Korean Finance Ministry and the Bank of Korea said yesterday (July 7) they would intervene in the foreign exchange market to strengthen its currency and curb inflation if there was excessive movement in the won. Foreign reserves will also be used if necessary, they said.

Foreign exchange reserves hit $36.7b (Manila Standard Today)

Dollars, gold and other foreign currencies held by the central bank rose to a fresh record of $36.7 billion at the end of June on the back of a huge deposit of proceeds from the privatization of a power plant, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said yesterday.

State Bank says successful in easing monetary fears (Vietnam Net)

VietNamNet Bridge - Interest rates and foreign-currency exchange-rate concerns in the market have been eased thanks to a series of measures taken by the State Bank of Viet Nam to stabilise the country’s monetary market.

S.Korea to keep taking steps in FX market - c.bank (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - South Korea will continue to take stern measures in the currency market until expectations for a fall in the won end, a foreign exchange official at the central bank said on Tuesday.

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