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Currency Futures - March 2012
- Crude oil futures follow euro's dip: [2012 Mar 29 11:08 AM] The price of crude oil futures fell to its lowest in value in nearly one week of trading on Thursday as western nations pondered the possibility of accessing emergency reserves of the energy commodity. Read more
- Gold futures slip as greenback emboldens: [2012 Mar 28 09:33 AM] Gold futures were losing value on Wednesday, pulled down by gains for the U.S. dollar against the shared currency of the European Union. Read more
- Kiwi, Aussie drive toward first monthly loss of year: [2012 Mar 28 09:29 AM] Wednesday saw the South Pacific dollars lose value against major rival currencies. Read more
- Yuan gains against the dollar following leaders' meeting: [2012 Mar 27 10:23 AM] The leaders of the world's two top economic systems met on Monday and one nation's monetary unit gained against its the other nation's currency. Read more
- Spanish finances fall under scrutiny as ministers prepare to meet: [2012 Mar 26 08:50 AM] Monday saw the value of the common currency of the European Union briefly increase against the world's reserve currency but the leader of one debt-hobbled euro zone nation issued sharp criticism of another one. Read more
- Real gains against greenback as Brazil eyes intervention: [2012 Mar 23 01:51 PM] Friday saw the Brazilian real advance against the world's reserve currency, propelled by a strong January retail sales report that re-instilled confidence after dismal showings late last year. Read more
- Euro hits three-week high: [2012 Mar 23 12:40 PM] The euro rose to a three-week high against the greenback on Friday following almost a month of losses. Read more
- Gold futures climb as dollar dips: [2012 Mar 23 08:20 AM] The increasing value of the shared currency of the European Union against the U.S. dollar helped propel the price of gold futures on Friday. Read more
- Key economists predict Colombia will boost rates today: [2012 Mar 23 08:18 AM] Policy makers with the Colombia central bank will increase interest rates on Friday for the 10th time since February of last year, according to a Bloomberg poll including the forecasts of three economists with strong records predicting the financial institution's activity. Read more
- Japanese yen slips to greenback as Bernanke prepares to speak: [2012 Mar 23 08:15 AM] Friday saw the value of the monetary unit of Japan fall against the world's reserve currency in the aftermath of speculation that the Bank of Japan will enhance monetary stimulus. Read more
- Rand falls against dollar amid inflation increase: [2012 Mar 22 01:59 PM] Read more
- Crude oil, loonie slip in value amid economic data's downward drive: [2012 Mar 22 12:17 PM] Crude oil futures lost value on Thursday amid economic data indicating manufacturing has fallen in Europe, China and Canada. Read more
- Real declines on China worries, drop in commodities : [2012 Mar 22 10:34 AM] The Brazilian real dropped in value in early trading Thursday, as the U.S. dollar strengthened worldwide due to the increasing worries about economic growth in China and Europe. Read more
- Greenback climbs against most rivals: [2012 Mar 22 10:09 AM] Thursday saw the U.S. dollar advance in value against the majority of its rival currencies in response to less-than-strong purchasing managers' index readings for China and Europe. Read more
- Yuan climbs the sharpest this year amid government efforts to encourage economic growth: [2012 Mar 22 10:05 AM] Thursday saw the value of the Chinese yuan notch its largest gain thus far in 2012 against the world's reserve currency as a consequence of the People's Bank of China stating it is moving to encourage economic development and growth. Read more
- Pound falls to greenback amid sharp borrowing increase: [2012 Mar 21 01:38 PM] Increased borrowing last month in the U.K. pulled down the value of the English pound against the world's reserve currency on Wednesday. Read more
- Euro climbs against greenback as Greece OKs bailout: [2012 Mar 21 07:56 AM] Signs of Greece's second bailout since June 2010 being on schedule propelled the value of the single currency of the European Union on Wednesday. Read more
- Loonie tracks crude oil futures' upward drive: [2012 Mar 20 09:31 AM] Tuesday saw the Canadian dollar drive toward its top value since September as the loonie performed more strongly than the majority of its counterpart currencies. Read more
- Rand falls for first day in four: [2012 Mar 20 09:30 AM] Speculation about the slowing pace of economic growth in the globe's largest economic system pulled down the value of the South African rand on Tuesday. Read more
- Aussie slips as Chinese growth slows: [2012 Mar 20 09:28 AM] Tuesday saw the monetary unit of Australia lose vale as concerns gained momentum for the slackening pace of economic growth in China. Read more
- Gold futures fluctuate as Fed officials prepare speeches: [2012 Mar 19 09:35 AM] Monday saw gold futures ebb and flow as the world's reserve currency staked out a performance that was virtually even as well. Read more
- Japanese yen advances against euro, greenback: [2012 Mar 19 09:33 AM] Monday saw the monetary unit of Japan driving higher in value against the common currency of the European Union as the currency gained from its lowest value in five months. Read more
- South Pacific currencies scale as Asian stocks climb: [2012 Mar 19 09:31 AM] South Pacific monetary units were climbing in value on Monday as Asian stocks gained. Read more
- Loonie follows crude oil's upward drive: [2012 Mar 16 09:55 AM] The climbing price of crude oil futures benefited the Canadian dollar on Friday as the monetary unit hurtled toward a 10th straight week of gains against the Japanese yen. Read more
- Yen hurtles toward a sixth consecutive week of losses against the greenback: [2012 Mar 16 09:49 AM] Friday saw the Japanese yen lose ground against the U.S. dollar and all of its major rival monetary units. Read more
- South Pacific currencies stay high against U.S. dollar: [2012 Mar 16 09:47 AM] The dollars of Australia and New Zealand remained high against the world's reserve currency on Friday amid strong demand for higher-yielding assets. Read more
- Swiss franc gains amid growth projection increase: [2012 Mar 15 10:42 AM] An increase in economic growth and development projections by the central bank of Switzerland drove up the value of the nation's currency on Thursday against the common currency of the European Union. Read more
- South Pacific dollars slide against U.S. dollar: [2012 Mar 15 10:41 AM] Thursday saw the Australian and New Zealand dollars drop to their lowest values in seven weeks against the world's reserve currency. Read more
- Gold futures drop amid Fed reporting strengthening U.S. economy: [2012 Mar 14 10:26 AM] The price of gold futures fell to their lowest value in two months on Wednesday, pulled down by the strengthened U.S. dollar after uplifting remarks made by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Read more
- Aussie, Kiwi fall against dollar: [2012 Mar 14 09:45 AM] The dollars of Australia and New Zealand lost value to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday in the aftermath of U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers opting against an additional round of monetary easing, stating the pace of the U.S. economy's development is sufficient. Read more
- Rand loses value against greenback: [2012 Mar 14 09:42 AM] Wednesday saw three-straight days of gains for the South African rand end against the U.S. dollar. Read more
- FOMC notes improving economy but stops short of additional easing: [2012 Mar 14 09:40 AM] The policy-making unit of the U.S. Federal Reserve is keeping open the possibility of additional monetary easing but stopped short of committing to it after Tuesday's meeting. Read more
- Yen climbs back against U.S. dollar: [2012 Mar 13 11:25 AM] The central bank of Japan opted to leave both interest rates and the quantitative easing program unchanged, which helped the value of the nation's monetary unit recover against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday. Read more
- South Pacific currencies climb as Fed prepares to meet: [2012 Mar 13 11:23 AM] The dollar of Australia and New Zealand climbed in value on Tuesday, putting the kibosh on three-straight days of losses. Read more
- China applies largest daily fixing to yuan in 22 years after news of $31.5 billion trade deficit in February: [2012 Mar 12 01:28 PM] The host of the globe's second-largest economic system responded to news about February resulting in its largest trade deficit in 22 years by implementing the largest daily fixing since August 2010. Read more
- Rand falls again as Chinese data lags: [2012 Mar 12 09:56 AM] Monday saw the South African rand slip for a second straight day. Read more
- South Pacific dollars lose value against greenback: [2012 Mar 12 09:52 AM] Monday saw the dollars of New Zealand and Australia slip in value against the U.S. dollar as the nations' central bank policy makers prepare to convene on Tuesday. Read more
- Loonie, crude oil futures rise in value: [2012 Mar 09 03:16 PM] The value of Canada's monetary unit bounced back from losses against its southerly rival early during Friday's trade session, propelled by strong employment data from last month in the U.S. Read more
- Rate cut remains option, New Zealand bank official says: [2012 Mar 09 11:44 AM] The governor of the Bank of New Zealand is keeping the option of an interest rate cut as an option but said the matter hasn't fallen under serious consideration. Read more
- Gold futures follow shared currency's climb: [2012 Mar 09 10:38 AM] The price of gold drove higher than $1,700 per troy ounce on Friday morning prior to enduring some losses. Read more
- Aussie, Kiwi remain high against yen: [2012 Mar 09 10:36 AM] The value of the dollars of Australia and New Zealand remained competitive against the Japanese yen on Friday. Read more
- Rand achieves second consecutive day of gains: [2012 Mar 08 08:56 AM] The monetary unit of the nation hosting the African continent's largest economic system climbed in value on Thursday for a second day. Read more
- Brazil slashes interest rates 75 basis points: [2012 Mar 08 08:53 AM] Less-than-stellar economic news prompted policy makers with the central bank of Brazil to reduce the interest rate by 75 basis points hours after the news broke. Read more
- Rand climbs as Greece encounters trouble with debt: [2012 Mar 07 10:31 AM] Wednesday saw the South African rand gain against the world's reserve currency, disregarding concerns about Greece's inability to finalize a pact with private creditors to slash its debt. Read more
- Aussie shaken by GDP data from 4Q of 2011: [2012 Mar 07 10:29 AM] Wednesday saw the Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar travel in opposite directions. Read more
- Aussie, Kiwi slip in value: [2012 Mar 06 10:24 AM] Tuesday saw South Pacific currencies lose value. Read more
- South African rand falls amid lagging global growth: [2012 Mar 06 10:22 AM] Tuesday saw the South African rand slip in value to the U.S. dollar as concerns persisted regarding the laggardly pace of growth in the world. Read more
- Loonie falls as crude oil slips, Chinese economic data drops: [2012 Mar 05 10:44 AM] Monday saw the value of the monetary unit of Canada slip against the U.S. dollar after China reduced its growth target. Read more
- Japanese yen climbs against rivals: [2012 Mar 05 10:42 AM] Monday saw the monetary unit of Japan make a modest recovery against its counterpart currencies after China slashed its economic growth target. Read more
- Canadian dollar's healthy performance linked to rising price of oil: [2012 Mar 02 01:11 PM] Friday saw the monetary unit of Canada perform strongly against its rival currencies, benefiting in part from the rising price of oil. Read more
- Aussie, Kiwi capitalize against yen: [2012 Mar 02 10:40 AM] Friday saw the monetary unit of Australia climb to its top value in nine months against the Japanese yen. Read more
- Rand's losses linked with worries about growth in Europe: [2012 Mar 02 10:37 AM] Friday saw losses for the value of the monetary unit of the nation hosting the largest economy in South Africa amid concerns for growth and development in Europe. Read more
