Mar 26, 2015 17:57 pm UTC| Commentary
The best U.S. jobless claims report in weeks should help slow the bleeding of the dollars recent gains. Weekly jobless claims printed better than expected, falling to 282,000, the lowest in five weeks, from 291,000. The...
Mar 26, 2015 17:57 pm UTC| Commentary
Buckle up for what could be a volatile day for the loonie. Canadas unit starts the day under C$1.25, a three-week best. Instability in the Mideast saw oil scale $50, giving the loonie a solid tailwind.Dont lose sight U.S....
Mar 26, 2015 17:55 pm UTC| Commentary
The greenbacks recent loss of favor has helped the Aussie buck rebound from six-year lows. Still, meaningful gains may be tough to sustain for the Aussie given the elevated chance Australias Reserve Bank could cut interest...
JPY, CHF review: Western Union
Mar 26, 2015 17:54 pm UTC| Commentary
This safe haven duo either notched or flirted with one-month highs against the greenback, drawing demand from global uncertainty with confidence on the ebb over the world economy and instability in the Middle East with...
Mar 26, 2015 17:53 pm UTC| Commentary
The euro hopped above $1.10 to three-week highs against its buoyancy challenged of late U.S. rival. Signs of improving economic momentum in Europe have worked in the euros favor. The euro has also benefited from markets...
Mar 26, 2015 17:53 pm UTC| Commentary
Sterling boosted in surprisingly good news on the U.K. consumer. The pound climbed close to $1.50, reaching its strongest level in a week, after British retail sales rose 0.7 percent in February while the decline in...
Governor Poloz's speech highlights the credibility of surprises
Mar 26, 2015 17:32 pm UTC| Commentary
Governor Poloz in his speech today looked to address the role of central bank credibility in influencing the path of long-term interest rates and financial market volatility. While modestly dovish, he doesnt provide much...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects