Forex Report 24th February 2011
Forex Currency: EUR/USD
News:As European Central Bank President Trichet reiterated his inflation concern yesterday, the Euro was supported.
3 month Comment: Bullish
Open: 1.3745
Price: 1.3746
Forex Currency: GBP/USD
News:The Pound was supported as the Bank of England’s previous rate minutes showed three members were in favor of rate hike.
3 month Comment: Consolidating
Open: 1.6209
Price: 1.6210
Forex Currency: USD/JPY
News: Market risk picked-up amid escalating violence in Middle East, prompted liquidity flew to yen as a safe haven and supported the yen.
3 month Comment: Consolidating
Open: 82.51
Price: 82.12
Forex Currency: USD/CAD
News:The Loonie was strengthened as crude oil surged yesterday.
3 month Comment: Consolidating
Open: 0.9899
Price: 0.9883
Forex Currency: USD/CHF
News:Market risk picked-up amid escalating violence in Middle East, prompted liquidity flew to swiss franc as a safe haven and supported the swiss franc.
3 month Comment: Consolidating
Open: 0.9328
Price: 0.9293
Forex Currency: AUD/USD
News:The Aussie was supported as Australia’s leading index rose 0.7% in December.
3 month Comment: Bullish
Open: 1.0018
Price: 1.0036
Forex Currency: NZD/USD
News:The Kiwi underperformed on expectation that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand may cut the interest rate.
3 month Comment: Consolidating
Open: 0.7451
Price: 0.7456