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Tag Archives: risk
12.10.12
Euro Takes Spanish Downgrade in it’s Stride to Post Gains
Spanish downgrade seen as positive move to make Spain request bailout. Single currency posts gains over sterling and dollar. Risk appetite improves in global markets to send dollar lower. Japan may intervene in FX markets. For more information see tool … Continue reading
11.10.12
Spain Downgrade by S & P on Risks
Sterling edges higher, but gains could be temporary. Euro slides as worries over Spain grow. Dollar advances amid risk aversion. Aussie climbs as job gains top forecasts. For more information see tool bar above, click ‘Market Data’ then ‘Market Commentary’.
09.10.12
IMF Warns of Fresh Global Crisis Unless Eurozone Finds a Fix
U.S. currency rallies as risk appetite disappears. Equity markets post losses as fears of global debt crisis continue. Sterling suffers against majors but trades higher vs South African Currency. Euro mixed as posts losses versus dollar but hits 3 week … Continue reading
08.10.12
US Unemployment Below 8% for First Time Since 2009
Weak UK data weighs on pound. Euro temporarily boosted on risk taking. Surprise drop in US unemployment rate. Rand hammered to 3-1/2 year lows. For more information see tool bar above, click ‘Market Data’ then ‘Market Commentary’.
03.10.12
‘Spanish Bailout Not Imminent’
Dollar posts gains as risk appetite disappears on Eurozone debt woes. Sterling trades sideways ahead of key PMI Services data. Euro falls – Spanish PM disappoints markets ‘bailout request not imminent’. Aussie, Kiwi and South African Currencies fall on weak … Continue reading
01.10.12
Risk Off Mood Sends U.S. Currency Higher
• Dollar takes advantage of risk aversion in global markets to push higher • Spain’s banking stress test shows a capital deficit of 59.3bn. • UK’s AAA rating faces increased likelihood of downgrade, Fitch said. • Canadian dollar rallies against … Continue reading
27.09.12
Spanish Anger Sends the Single Currency Lower
Euro under pressure as Spanish protests on austerity unsettle markets. Sterling holds firm versus euro and dollar. Risk aversion in markets aids dollar rally. Aussie & Kiwi dollars go bid on speculation China will act to support growth. For more … Continue reading
20.09.12
Dollar Rally on ‘Risk Off’ Mode
Euro sold off as Spain comes back into focus. MPC minutes point to more QE to send GBP lower. Risk appetite sends dollar higher. Oil prices slump on Saudi supply rumours, Brent Crude $108.19 per barrel. For more information see … Continue reading
13.09.12
Sterling Trades Higher Versus Dollar after German Court Ruling
Euro soars as German court clears way for ratification of ESM. Sterling touching 4 month high versus US dollar. Risk appetite grows in money markets to push dollar lower against majors. New Zealand leaves its interest rate on hold at … Continue reading
17.10.12
Spain Dodge’s Bullet as Moody’s Affirms Spanish Bond Rating
Euro posts 5 month high v’s sterling after Moody’s affirms Spain’s debt. Sterling gains 1 cent on US dollar and 1 and a half cents on Cad dollar. Greenback sold off across the board as risk appetite increases. Japan plan’s … Continue reading