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US Dollar Targets Fresh Highs as Volatility Surges

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) trades to fresh highs against the Euro and other forex counterparts, and high volatility expectations suggest the USD may continue to hit fresh highs (EURUSD lows).

Sound Bites: Greek Political Drama Continues, EU Defends Current Agreements

Lujia Lin, — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:35:00 GMT

In spite of the lingering discord among Greek political leaders, European officials continue to insist on full implementation of the current bailout agreements and dismiss the possibility of the Hellenic Republic’s Euro exit. An overview of top statements about these and other key market issues.

US Dollar Rally May Find Added Fuel in Global Slowdown Fears

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar capitalized on haven demand amid Greece-linked risk aversion to start the week. Global slowdown fears may help perpetuate gains from here.

Euro Offers Long Opportunity versus Dollar as Markets Range-bound

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) rallied sharply against the Euro to start the week’s trade, but low volatility suggests that the Euro/US Dollar remains an attractive range trade long against the overnight lows.

Sound Bites: Fed Officials Clash on Further Easing, RBA Cautious on Economy

Lujia Lin, — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:48:00 GMT

From the most recent comments from Fed officials and the RBA rate decision to the French presidential debate, a rundown of key statements from the week so far.

Analyst Interview: Christopher Vecchio on the French Elections, NFPs

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Will the British Pound remain resilient? How will the French election impact the Euro? Currency Analyst Christopher Vecchio weighs in.

Analyst Interview: Christopher Vecchio on the British Pound, Spain

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:35:00 GMT

Why have the British Pound and the Canadian Dollar been stronger than the rest of the majors? What’s the biggest concern for the Euro-zone – is it Spain? Currency Analyst Christopher Vecchio weighs in.

US Dollar Set to Bounce vs Euro as Markets Trade in Range

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) is set to bounce off of recent range lows against the Euro, Japanese Yen, and other major counterparts as forex market volatility suggests range trading will be the top strategy in the week ahead.

US Dollar Has Scope to Recover as Markets Reconsider QE3 Bets

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:10:00 GMT

The US Dollar has scope to recover after last week’s broad-based selloff as traders reconsider the likelihood of a third round of Federal Reserve stimulus.

Dutch and French Elections, US Nonfarm Payrolls, Spain- What Matters?

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Do upcoming Dutch and French elections threaten to undo Euro gains? Do March US Nonfarm Payroll figures make the US Dollar a prime target for speculative selling? Follow with David Rodriguez as he answers questions in this week’s analyst interview.

Sound Bites: FOMC More Optimistic, But Bernanke Open to Further Stimulus

Lujia Lin, — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:48:00 GMT

From the FOMC meeting to the French presidential race, a rundown of the key market-moving statements from the week so far.

British Pound Humbled as UK Slides into Double-Dip Recession

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:27:00 GMT

Recent chatter out of the Bank of England has suggested that policymakers are leaning away from more quantitative easing, which has supported the British Pound in recent days. However, on the back of a very disappointing GDP print, the Sterling’s bright future has been dimmed as the UK economy enters the second leg of its slowdown.

All Eyes on Fed Amid Hopes US Recovery Can Offset Global Headwinds

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Reserve policy announcement is in the spotlight as traders nurse hopes that a stronger US recovery can offset headwinds from Europe and China.

US Dollar Offers Range Trading Opportunities vs. Euro

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) continues to hold critical support and remains below significant resistance. We believe the USD may continue to offer range trading opportunities against the Euro and other currencies in the week ahead.

Analyst Interview: Christopher Vecchio on Spain, US Labor Market

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:21:00 GMT

Check out these 5 key questions posed and answered by DailyFX Analyst Christopher Vecchio...

Analyst Interview: Christopher Vecchio on Spain, US Labor Market

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Will the European Central Bank intervene in the bond markets to cap Spanish bond yields? Is the recent US nonfarm payrolls report anything to be concerned about? Currency Analyst Christopher Vecchio weighs in.

Sound Bites: BoE Takes Hawkish Turn as Increase in APF Less Likely

Lujia Lin, — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:03:00 GMT

From the BoE statement to the IMF’s outlook for the global economy, an overview of the main market-moving statements from central banks, governments, and research institutes in the week so far.

US Dollar Offers Range Trading Opportunities in Week Ahead

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:45:00 GMT

The US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) remains within key support and resistance levels, and we favor range trading the Euro/US Dollar and other currencies through the week ahead.

Gold-Forex Correlations Seen Amidst Long Term Shift, Risk Tracking Still High

David Liu, — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:36:00 GMT

US Dollar, Major Currencies Overtaken by Fed Stimulus Speculation

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:05:00 GMT

The probability of an expansion of Federal Reserve stimulus efforts is once again the central driver of price action for the US Dollar and its major counterparts.

Trading Strategies Go Long US Dollar but Next Moves Pivotal

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Sharp sell-offs in the US S&P 500 leave the US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) poised to test major 8-month highs. Our sentiment-based DailyFX PLUS Trading Signals have gone long the US currency, but next moves may be pivotal.

Euro/Swiss Franc Nears 1.20, Swiss National Bank Hovers-Trade Setups?

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Euro/Swiss Franc exchange rate hit its lowest levels since September, 2011, and extremely one-sided retail forex trader positioning sets the stage for major volatility in the days ahead. How can we trade it?

U.S. Dollar Soars as ’Hawkish’ FOMC Minutes Dampen QE3 Hopes

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:05:00 GMT

The Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index (Ticker: US Dollar) broke through the psychologically significant 10,000 mark after the March 13 FOMC minutes limited hopes of another round of quantitative easing. Is QE3 now off the table?

US Dollar: The Case for Near-Term Recovery vs. Most Major Currencies

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The US Dollar started the week on the defensive but the fundamental landscape going forward suggests the benchmark currency may find renewed support.

US Dollar at Critical Levels to Start Week, Month, and Quarter

David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

A surge in the US S&P 500 leaves the correlated US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) trading near significant multi-week lows to start the week, month, and quarter. The next moves may prove pivotal in determining broader US Dollar trends.