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NZD

(08:58) NZD/USD, AUD/NZD Flows: Q1 C/A balance -NZD660m, -4.8% of GDP ... 2013-06-18 19:22:07 - Forex - NZD/USD, AUD/NZD Flows: Q1 C/A balance -NZD660m, -4.8% of GDP ... FXstreet.com NZD supported by AUD/NZD sales to 1.1850 levels, with focus again on the 4-year lows around 1.1820-30, since Jan 12 2009 1.1735. NZD/USD traded range of 0.7948 to 0.8022 in NY. Offers at 0.8010-20, bids at 0.7950 - focus on AUD/NZD selling, vs any ... ...
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(06:35) NZD/USD lower after data, ahead of Fed 2013-06-18 21:45:18 - Forex - NZD/USD lower after data, ahead of Fed Investing.com Investing.com - The New Zealand dollar traded lower against its U.S. rival during Wednesday's Asian session following some New Zealand economic news, but the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's meeting later Wednesday may be what is really on ... and more ...
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(13:51) NZD/USD holds above 0.8000 2013-06-18 14:29:26 - NZD/USD holds above 0.8000 FXstreet.com Currently the pair is trading at 0.8005. Holding the 0.8000 position and performing 0.20% positive on the day, the NZD/USD remains strongly bullish according to the FXstreet.com trend index in the 15-minute chart. Indicators such as CCI and Momentum are ... and more ...
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(07:27) NZDUSD, look to buy at 0.7860, 0.7818 targeting 0.8021 - 2ndSkies 2013-06-18 20:53:35 - NZDUSD , look to buy at 0.7860, 0.7818 targeting 0.8021 - 2ndSkies FXstreet.com FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The NZD/USD has been retracing part of its tantamount gains seen last week, when a knock-out technical blow reversal against sellers took the pair from 0.7760, lowest since June 14 2012, all the way to 0.8135, before current price ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(18:08) NZD/USD Plunges To Three-Day Low At 0.7946 2013-06-18 10:12:49 - Forex: NZD/USD Plunges To Three-Day Low At 0.7946 iNVEZZ NZD/USD started today's Asian session at a three-day low of 0.7993. The downtrend has continued, with an intraday low so far at 0.7946. The most significant economic data for the quote today have been updates out of China and the US. At 02:30 BST the ... and more ...
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(19:36) NZD/USD unchanged after US CPI 2013-06-18 08:44:16 - NZD/USD unchanged after US CPI FXstreet.com According to the Technical Analyst Team at ICN.com, The NZD/USD dropped on Monday and Tuesday, steadying below the resistance of a setup similar to a Broadening Wedge Pattern, and dropped below 0.8065 as well. These technical events weaken the ... and more ...
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(21:24) NZD/USD plummets to new low 2013-06-18 06:56:19 - NZD/USD plummets to new low FXstreet.com NZD/USD was printing 0.8100 last night before the pair was caught up in the move lower when the AUD slid after the release of the RBA Minutes (to a low of $US0.9500), dragging the Kiwi along with it (-1% each), said Alvin Pontoh for TD Securities. He went ... and more ...
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(09:25) Kiwi hits three-week high against Aust 2013-06-18 18:55:28 - 3News NZ Kiwi hits three-week high against Aust 3News NZ The New Zealand dollar rose to a three-week high against the Australian currency after the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed it is likely to cut interest rates and expects the Aussie to decline further. The kiwi rose as high as 84.56 Australian cents this ... ...
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(10:23) NZ dollar jumps to 3-wk high vs. Aussie after RBA minutes 2013-06-18 17:57:13 - NZ dollar jumps to 3-wk high vs. Aussie after RBA minutes Scoop.co.nz (press release) June 19 (BusinessDesk) The New Zealand dollar rose to a three-week high against the Australian currency after yesterday's minutes of the latest Reserve Bank of Australia meeting confirmed it is likely to cut interest rates in the future and expects the Aussie ... and more ...
Source: http://www.scoop.co.nz...

(19:03) Fed's Data Support NZ Dollar - Market Leader 2013-06-18 09:18:01 - Market Leader - news and previews making you rich. Fed's Data Support NZ Dollar Market Leader - news and previews making you rich. The New Zealand Dollar has gained support from the weakening of the US Dollar . According to Chris Hunter from Western Union, the weakness of the US currency is mainly caused by the uncertainty resulting from the forthcoming FOMC meeting scheduled ... ...
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CAD

(09:03) Loonie down, US dollar up 2013-06-18 19:17:26 - Loonie down, US dollar up Cape Breton Post TORONTO (CP) The Canadian dollar closed lower Tuesday while the greenback advanced as the U.S. Federal Reserve started its scheduled two-day meeting on interest rates. Topics : Fed , May.The U.S. Commerce Department , New York Mercantile ... and more ...
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(10:38) USD/CAD rises to yesterday's high at 1.0203 2013-06-18 17:42:21 - Forex: USD/CAD rises to yesterday's high at 1.0203 iNVEZZ At the beginning of today's Asian session the quote started an uptrend and reached yesterday's daily high at 1.0203. Presently the pair is bullish and hovering around 1.0192. During the past two days USD/CAD has been slightly lower compared to today's ... and more ...
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(15:43) USD/CAD Out of Falling Wedge Pattern 2013-06-18 12:37:38 - Forex: USD/CAD Out of Falling Wedge Pattern iNVEZZ The falling wedge pattern was broken to the upside yesterday and the price reached 1.0204, followed by a slight retreat. The pair has continued to rise today and currently is quoting around 1.0200, having hit the descending MA89 on the daily chart and the ... and more ...
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(18:23) USD/CAD- Greenback Edges Higher, Crosses Above 1.02 2013-06-18 09:57:42 - The US dollar continues to post gains against the Canadian currency. The pair has been testing the 1.02 level, and is trading slightly above that line early in Tuesday s North American session. Taking a look at economic releases, today s US releases,Â Building Permits and Core CPI,Â matched the forecast. Housing Starts improved, but fell short of the estimate. There are no Canadian releases on Tuesday. US releases were mostly within expectations on Tuesday. Building Permits came in at 0.97 million, just shy of [...] ...
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(18:39) USD/CAD hits session highs in early trade 2013-06-18 09:41:18 - Forex - USD/CAD hits session highs in early trade Investing.com Investing.com - The U.S. dollar rose to session highs against the Canadian dollar on Tuesday as the greenback firmed up ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve's closely watched policy setting meeting on Wednesday. USD/CAD hit 1.0214 during early ... and more ...
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(19:24) Loonie down as traders seek stimulus clarity from Fed 2013-06-18 08:56:28 - Loonie down as traders seek stimulus clarity from Fed Globe and Mail The Canadian dollar was lower Tuesday while the greenback advanced ahead of the start of a two-day meeting by the Federal Reserve. The loonie was down 0.18 of a cent (U.S.) to 98.08 cents. Traders hope the meeting and a news conference Wednesday ... ...
Source: http://m.theglobeandmail.com...

(19:19) Loonie down, U.S. dollar up , traders hope for stimulus clarity from 2013-06-18 09:01:25 - Loonie down, U.S. dollar up , traders hope for stimulus clarity from Fed meeting mysask.com (press release) Traders hope the meeting and a news conference Wednesday afternoon by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke will provide clarity on whether the central bank thinks that it can start to slowly let up on its program of bond purchases, which has been aimed at keeping ... and more ...
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(19:45) USD/CAD falls below 1.0200 after US CPI 2013-06-18 08:35:48 - USD/CAD falls below 1.0200 after US CPI FXstreet.com The USD/CAD continues to show signs of trying to base, while the short-term bear pressure is moderating and the market has pushed through short-term channel resistance in the 1.0200 area in late morning European trade. We think an extension through ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(20:21) USD/CAD above 1.0200 ahead of US data 2013-06-18 07:59:31 - FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) - The USD continues to push the USD/CAD higher on Tuesday, driving the... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(12:06) Canadian Dollar Moves Lower as Currencies Consolidate Ahead of Fed . 2013-06-18 16:14:42 - Canadian Dollar Moves Lower as Currencies Consolidate Ahead of Fed ... Wall Street Journal TORONTO--The Canadian dollar lost some ground against the U.S. dollar Tuesday as currency markets consolidate ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting announcement. The U.S. dollar was trading at C$1.0204 Tuesday from C$1.0185 late Monday, ... and more ...
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Commentary

(09:02) Bernanke Rides the Bull 2013-06-18 19:18:36 - Wall Street Journal Bernanke Rides the Bull Wall Street Journal It's Ben Bernanke's economy, and everyone else is along for the ride. That reality has been clearer than ever in recent days, as financial markets lurch while awaiting the Federal Reserve Chairman's next monetary intimation, and now with President Obama's ... ...
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(10:12) Alan Greenspan's tone of voice moved gold and silver prices 2013-06-18 18:08:09 - Alan Greenspan's tone of voice moved gold and silver prices Financial Times Did the tone adopted by Alan Greenspan in speeches on monetary policy move world gold and silver prices ? That's what researchers believe. They analysed speeches by chairmen of the US Federal Reserve, and found that delivery not just content had a ... and more ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

(13:48) Ben Bernanke goes Wile E . Coyote 2013-06-18 14:32:56 - Ben Bernanke goes Wile E . Coyote MarketWatch Starting in November 2008, Dr. Bernanke and his colleagues made a historic gamble to jump across the biggest fiscal chasm seen in our lifetimes. Now, four-and-a-half years later, quantitative easing faces mounting opposition and growing risks. and more ...
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(13:51) Bernanke's done, Obama kinda sorta says 2013-06-18 14:29:03 - Bernanke's done, Obama kinda sorta says Washington Post ... Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Fed. President Obama: Well, I think Ben Bernanke's done an outstanding job. Ben Bernanke's a little bit like Bob Mueller, the head of the FBI . . . where he's already stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to. and more ...
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com...

(12:59) Obama hints Bernanke likely to leave Fed in Jan. 2013-06-18 15:21:16 - Obama hints Bernanke likely to leave Fed in Jan. Stockhouse WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has given the clearest signal yet that Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely leave the Federal Reserve when his term ends in January. During an interview with PBS' Charlie Rose that aired Monday, Obama said ... and more ...
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(14:25) Bernanke speech to affect $A 2013-06-18 13:55:22 - Bernanke speech to affect $A Business Spectator Bernanke speech to affect $A. 1 hour ago. Economy Markets Currency Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Forex . Currency experts say $A will fall if Fed begins tapering stimulus. You must be logged in to read this article. Not a member yet? Register today ... and more ...
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au...

(17:00) Obama: 'Bernanke has been at Fed longer than he wanted' - Knowledge 2013-06-18 11:20:43 - Obama: ' Bernanke has been at Fed longer than he wanted' Knowledge to Action President Barack Obama has given the clearest indication yet that US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke will leave his post when his current term ends on January 31st. Although he oversaw the central bank's emergence from the country's longest and ... ...
Source: http://knowledgetoaction.co.uk...

(17:01) Bernanke: mission accomplished 2013-06-18 11:19:27 - Bernanke : mission accomplished The Economist Ben Bernanke is likely to signal that the US Federal Reserve is close to tapering down its $85bn-a-month in asset purchases when he holds a press conference on Wednesday, but balance that by saying subsequent moves depend on what happens to the ... ...
Source: http://www.economist.com...

(09:07) Obama hints he won't renominate Bernanke as Fed chair 2013-06-18 19:13:56 - Obama hints he won't renominate Bernanke as Fed chair Waterloo Record Waterloo Region Record. WASHINGTON President Barack Obama suggested he might not renominate Ben Bernanke for a third term as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying the central bank chief has already stayed in the job longer than originally planned. ...
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(19:01) Ben Bernanke to Step Down as Fed Chairman When Term Ends? 2013-06-18 09:19:10 - Ben Bernanke to Step Down as Fed Chairman When Term Ends? wgowam (WASHINGTON) -- President Obama is sending a strong signal that Ben Bernanke will step down as chairman of the Federal Reserve when his term ends early next year. He's already stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to, the president ... and more ...
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Fundamental

(04:58) Nikkei Outperforms Asia, FOMC Result Eyed 2013-06-18 23:22:30 - Nikkei Outperforms Asia, FOMC Result Eyed Wall Street Journal Asian markets were mixed Wednesday before the much-awaited outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, while the Nikkei Stock Average rose on the back of a weaker yen. Investors were generally cautious before the results of U.S. Federal Open ... and more ...
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(13:28) CPI Increases 0.1% on Rent, Prescription Drug Prices Drop for May 20 2013-06-18 14:52:38 - CPI Increases 0.1% on Rent, Prescription Drug Prices Drop for May 2013 Economic Populist The May Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% from April. CPI measures inflation, or price increases. ... Core inflation has risen 1.7% for the last year, the same as last month and is the lowest annual increase since June 2011. Core CPI is one of the Federal ... and more ...
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(06:02) BC building permits rise, but Alberta declines 2013-06-18 22:18:03 - BC building permits rise, but Alberta declines Journal of Commerce British Columbia had one of the largest increases in the value of building permits in the country in April, while Alberta had a significant decline. Statistics Canada released a report recently that said B.C. issued building permits worth $978.3 million in April, ... ...
Source: http://www.journalofcommerce.com...

(08:39) Current account gap narrows on dairy exports, visitor spending 2013-06-18 19:41:16 - Current account gap narrows on dairy exports, visitor spending National Business Review New Zealand's international liability position fell to $146.7 billion, or 69.3 percent of GDP , at March 31, from $149.6 billion, or 71.4 percent three months earlier. The improvement was attributed to rising overseas equity markets, which helped lift the value of ... and more ...
Source: http://www.nbr.co.nz...

(07:41) NZ current account deficit narrows 2013-06-18 20:39:28 - NZ current account deficit narrows WA today The annual gap narrowed to about $NZ10.1b, or 4.8 per cent of gross domestic product , from $NZ10.5b, or five per cent, three months earlier, about matching the forecasts in a Reuters survey. The New Zealand dollar was almost unchanged after the release, ... and more ...
Source: http://www.watoday.com.au...

(10:10) US building permits and housing starts continue year-on-year gains 2013-06-18 18:10:42 - US building permits and housing starts continue year-on-year gains SteelOrbis (registration) The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced Tuesday new residential construction statistics for May 2013. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally ... and more ...
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(08:36) New Zealand Current Account Deficit Narrows, Helped By Dairy and Tou 2013-06-18 19:44:38 - New Zealand Current Account Deficit Narrows, Helped By Dairy and Tourism NASDAQ However, economists point out that New Zealand was able to maintain a current account deficit averaging 4.5% to 5% of gross domestic product for several decades without it impacting the country's access to funding. Statistics New Zealand said the country's ... and more ...
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(13:52) Peso continues slide with other Asian currencies 2013-06-18 14:28:44 - Peso continues slide with other Asian currencies BusinessWorld Online Edition Finance. Posted on June 18, 2013 09:41:09 PM. Peso continues slide with other Asian currencies. THE PESO continued to weaken, returning to the P43-to-a- dollar territory, as the market waits for the results of the US Federal Reserve's meeting tomorrow. and more ...
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(13:55) GBP/USD drops despite U.S. inflation data, eyes Fed meet 2013-06-18 14:26:00 - Investing.com The pound slumped against the dollar on Tuesday despite spotty inflation data out of the U.S., as investors remained camped out in the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's Wednesday statement on interest rates and monetary policy. In U.S. trading on Tuesday, GBP/USD was trading at 1.5653, down 0.43%, up from a session low of 1.5566 and off from a high of 1.5723. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5496, the low from June 10, and resistance at 1.5752, Monday's high. Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's plans to scale back stimulus measures has fueled volatility in global markets in recent days. Despite conflicting U.S. housing and pricing data, many investors remained parked in the dollar to await the Fed to make its announcement on interest rates and monetary policy on Wednesday followed by a press conference with Chairman Ben Bernanke afterwards. Official data on Tuesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in May. The Labor Depa ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(09:40) Student loan interest rate issue could affect millions 2013-06-18 18:40:37 - Student loan interest rate issue could affect millions Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The federal government pays the interest on those loans while borrowers are enrolled at least half time, and borrowers take over when they leave school or their enrollment drops below half time. The interest rate for new loans, beginning next month, has been ... and more ...
Source: http://www.democratandchronicle.com...

Economic Indicators

(10:10) US building permits and housing starts continue year-on-year gains 2013-06-18 18:10:42 - US building permits and housing starts continue year-on-year gains SteelOrbis (registration) The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced Tuesday new residential construction statistics for May 2013. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally ... and more ...
Source: http://www.steelorbis.com...

(05:29) Indonesia's Trade Balance Reports Another Trade Deficit in April 2013-06-18 22:51:44 - Indonesia's Trade Balance Reports Another Trade Deficit in April Indonesia Investments Indonesia's trade balance recorded another deficit in April 2013 as imports (USD $16.31 billion) exceeded exports (USD $14.70 billion). April's trade deficit , amounting to USD $1.62 billion, was mainly due to continued weak commodity exports in combination ... ...
Source: http://www.indonesia-investments.com...

(09:18) Inflation Continues to Undershoot Fed Target 2013-06-18 19:02:36 - Inflation Continues to Undershoot Fed Target Wall Street Journal While the consumer price index isn't the Fed's preferred inflation measure the personal consumption expenditures price index is the reading is a reminder that price gains are still well below the central bank's 2% target. Economists at Macroeconomic ... and more ...
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(08:39) Current account gap narrows on dairy exports, visitor spending 2013-06-18 19:41:16 - Current account gap narrows on dairy exports, visitor spending National Business Review New Zealand's international liability position fell to $146.7 billion, or 69.3 percent of GDP , at March 31, from $149.6 billion, or 71.4 percent three months earlier. The improvement was attributed to rising overseas equity markets, which helped lift the value of ... and more ...
Source: http://www.nbr.co.nz...

(07:41) NZ current account deficit narrows 2013-06-18 20:39:28 - NZ current account deficit narrows WA today The annual gap narrowed to about $NZ10.1b, or 4.8 per cent of gross domestic product , from $NZ10.5b, or five per cent, three months earlier, about matching the forecasts in a Reuters survey. The New Zealand dollar was almost unchanged after the release, ... and more ...
Source: http://www.watoday.com.au...

(10:08) UK inflation rises to 2.7pc in May pushed by higher transport cost 2013-06-18 18:12:11 - UK inflation rises to 2.7pc in May pushed by higher transport cost Malaysia Sun LONDON - The consumer price index ( CPI ) inflation increased to 2.7% in May, up from 2.4% in April, mainly due to higher fuel costs pushing up transportation costs particularly airfares, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Tuesday. The ONS said the ... and more ...
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(09:14) UK inflation rate soars in wake of air fare rises. 2013-06-18 19:06:39 - Press TV UK inflation rate soars in wake of air fare rises. Press TV According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rate of consumer price index ( CPI ) inflation rose by a higher-than-expected 2.7 percent in May as a result of increased transport costs, particularly an increase in airfares. According to reports, the 22 ... ...
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(05:59) Inflation back up as transport costs fuel a steeper rise in May 2013-06-18 22:21:17 - Inflation back up as transport costs fuel a steeper rise in May CITY A.M. INFLATION rose back to 2.7 per cent last month, after falling to 2.4 per cent in April, according to the consumer prices index ( CPI ) data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) yesterday. Transport costs in total jumped by 9.4 per cent, driving the rise. and more ...
Source: http://www.cityam.com...

(09:56) Housing starts, permits rise but miss analyst expectations 2013-06-18 18:24:27 - Housing starts, permits rise but miss analyst expectations Albuquerque Business First One day after an upbeat report in which a housing index hit a seven-year high, building permits and housing starts for May came in below analysts' expectations. Damon Scott: Reporter- Albuquerque Business First: Email. One day after an upbeat report in ... and more ...
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(06:02) BC building permits rise, but Alberta declines 2013-06-18 22:18:03 - BC building permits rise, but Alberta declines Journal of Commerce British Columbia had one of the largest increases in the value of building permits in the country in April, while Alberta had a significant decline. Statistics Canada released a report recently that said B.C. issued building permits worth $978.3 million in April, ... ...
Source: http://www.journalofcommerce.com...

EUR

(05:17) EUR/AUD edging higher towards 1.4200 2013-06-18 23:03:05 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After finishing the previous day up 130 pips at 1.4118, the EUR/AUD is... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(06:16) EUR/USD consolidating gains near 1.3400 2013-06-18 22:04:07 - EUR/USD consolidating gains near 1.3400 FXstreet.com Val Bednarik, Chief Analyst at FXstreet.com provided some thoughts on the recent price action in EUR/USD , and then went on to discuss some technical developments on the shorter term time frame charts. The EUR/USD managed to advance some this ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(10:19) EUR/USD: Starting to exhibit some signs of strength 2013-06-18 18:01:14 - EUR/USD: Starting to exhibit some signs of strength FXstreet.com Demand on the crosses also returned with more heavy EUR/AUD buying reported. EUR/GBP was another of the crosses to make a break up out of its recent consolidation range. The market is still overwhelmingly bearish on the EUR and whilst shorts have ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(09:46) EUR/USD 2013-06-18 18:34:23 - EUR/USD 4-traders (press release) FOREX Trading Strategy: Recent comments were to watch with USDCHF . A new high in EURUSD that is not confirmed by a new USDCHF low would be a 'tell.' This happened today so it's possible that a high is in place but stand in front of FOMC I shall not. and more ...
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(10:30) EUR/JPY capped below 128.00 2013-06-18 17:51:00 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - EUR/JPY is last trading at 127.80, off early NY session fresh weekly... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(12:03) EUR/USD Lifts to 1.3380 After Triangle Breakout 2013-06-18 16:17:27 - Forex: EUR/USD Lifts to 1.3380 After Triangle Breakout iNVEZZ The discernible symmetrical triangle pattern was broken to the upside yesterday, with the pair reaching a high at 1.3380, failing to test Thursday's high at 1.3388 and starting to decline. Asian trading today brought the pair to 1.3324 and currently the quote is at ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(13:35) EUR/USD closing the day around 1.3400 2013-06-18 14:45:54 - EUR/USD closing the day around 1.3400 FXstreet.com FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) - The EUR/USD is stabilising around the key level at 1.3400 on Tuesday, as we enter the last part of the session in Wall Street. EUR/USD ready for the FOMC Big day for the shared currency on Wednesday, as the 2-day FOMC ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(15:27) EUR/USD makes gains on US, European data, eyes Fed meet 2013-06-18 12:53:12 - Forex - EUR/USD makes gains on US, European data, eyes Fed meet Investing.com In U.S. trading on Tuesday, EUR/USD was up 0.30% at 1.3406, up from a session low of 1.3326 and off from a high of 1.3416. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3318, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3434, the high of February 20. Uncertainty over the ... and more ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(15:59) EUR/USD Forecast 18 Jun 13 2013-06-18 12:21:33 - EUR/USD Forecast 18 Jun 13 IBTimes India In the previous EUR/USD forecast we noted that the immediate resistance was 1.3380 and that risk appetite was well due to speculations that the US Federal Reserve would retreat from the suggestion of tapering quantitative easing. Technical Analysis. and more ...
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(09:04) Euro Becomes the Port in a Storm 2013-06-18 19:16:37 - Wall Street Journal Euro Becomes the Port in a Storm Wall Street Journal The euro is emerging as an unlikely oasis in the latest bout of market turmoil. Assets ranging from Japanese stocks to emerging-market bonds to U.S. Treasurys have slumped this spring, as investors brace for the possible pullback from easy-money policies ... and more ...
Source: http://stream.wsj.com...

CHF

(18:45) USD/CHF drifting back 2013-06-18 09:35:56 - USD/CHF drifting back FXstreet.com USD/CHF is currently trading in the region of the pivot and oscillating between 0.9220/40 zone. The SNB meets this Thursday and it will be interesting to see if the SNB has something new to offer after the aggressive downgrade to inflation expectations in their ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(20:09) USD/CHF retests 0.9200 barrier 2013-06-18 08:11:35 - USD/CHF retests 0.9200 barrier FXstreet.com At the time of writing, the USD/CHF technical pair is operating at the 0.9200 level, down -0.26% Tuesday. Following a break below support. Mataf.net analysts point to the next short-term measures of support 0.9205, then 0.9181, and 0.9147. Alternatively ... ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(22:32) USD/CHF lower ahead of Fed statement 2013-06-18 05:48:36 - Forex - USD/CHF lower ahead of Fed statement Investing.com USD/CHF hit 0.9176 during European morning trade, the pair's lowest since June 13; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9199, shedding 0.29%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9130, the low of June 13 and a multi-month low and resistance at ... and more ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(22:40) EUR/CHF bounces off lows to retest 1.2300 2013-06-18 05:40:14 - EUR/CHF bounces off lows to retest 1.2300 FXstreet.com At the time of writing, the EUR/CHF foreign exchange rate has bounce off earlier lows (1.2291) to retest the 1.2300 barrier. According to the Mataf.net analyst team, the pair is residing at first support at 1.2299, and will encounter additional measures at 1.2269, ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(22:45) USD/CHF Sharp drop to 0.9175 in European trade 2013-06-18 05:35:06 - Forex: USD/CHF Sharp drop to 0.9175 in European trade iNVEZZ The pair surprised the market with a fall by almost 60 pips to 0.9205 in the first minutes of today's European session, before settling around lows at 0.9220. Indeed, the USD has weakened against several of its pairs, after earlier trading higher under the ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(23:07) USD/CHF tumbles past support 2013-06-18 05:13:25 - USD/CHF tumbles past support FXstreet.com FXstreet.com (New York) - The USD/CHF foreign exchange rate fell off a cliff Tuesday, breaking through support after the release of economic data in the EMU and Germany. USD/CHF tumbles on European data. In the EMU, the ZEW Survey Economic ... ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(05:36) Flash: Retain a short USD/CHF 2013-06-18 22:44:06 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Today's FOMC is a big event risk for US stocks and risk markets in... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(09:46) EUR/USD 2013-06-18 18:34:23 - EUR/USD 4-traders (press release) FOREX Trading Strategy: Recent comments were to watch with USDCHF . A new high in EURUSD that is not confirmed by a new USDCHF low would be a 'tell.' This happened today so it's possible that a high is in place but stand in front of FOMC I shall not. and more ...
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(19:19) Murray Math Lines: AUD/USD, GBP/CHF, EUR/JPY 2013-06-18 09:01:44 - Murray Math Lines: AUD/USD, GBP/CHF, EUR/JPY FXstreet.com Murray Math Lines: AUD/USD, GBP/CHF, EUR/JPY . RoboForex Tue, Jun 18 2013, 11:41 GMT by Igor Sayadov | RoboForex. Vote up: 0 Vote down: 0. RSS. Analysis for June 18th, 2013. AUD/USD. Despite a descending movement the pair is making right now ... and more ...
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(23:06) Euro Mixed Following German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index 2013-06-18 05:14:56 - Euro Mixed Following German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index RTT News After the data, the euro showed mixed trading against other major currencies. While the euro fell against the franc, it advanced against the rest of major currencies. The euro is now trading at 1.3394 against the greenback, 127.43 against the yen, 0.8538 ... ...
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USD

(06:18) USD/JPY trades higher ahead of Fed news 2013-06-18 22:03:00 - Investing.com The U.S. dollar gained some strength against the Japanese yen during Wednesday s Asian session ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve s two-day meeting later Wednesday. In Asian trading Wednesday, USD/JPY rose 0.18% to 95.52. The pair was likely to find resistance at 95.81, Friday's high, and support at 93.80, Thursday's low. The dollar s up move against the yen Wednesday could be a sign traders are expecting the Fed to announce something in the way of tapering, or worse, the end of its USD85 billion per month bond-buying program. Easing programs usually depress the associated currency, so the end of the Fed s stimulus efforts is expected to be dollar positive. In U.S. economic news out Tuesday, the Labor Department said the U.S. consumer price index rose 0.1% last month after falling 0.4% in April. Economists expected a 0.2% increase. Excluding food and energy prices, the index was up 0.2% as expected. The Commerce Department said housi ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(08:27) USD/JPY retains bid tone post Japan trade data 2013-06-18 19:53:52 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The USD/JPY continues to trade on a bid tone after the release of the... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(08:43) USD/JPY above 95.50 on Yen weakness 2013-06-18 19:37:20 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - USD/JPY is trading near session highs at 95.55 last, off early NY... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(10:36) US Dollar Index (DX) Futures Analysis June 18, 2013 2013-06-18 17:44:58 - FX Empire US Dollar Index (DX) Futures Analysis June 18, 2013 FX Empire The September U.S. Dollar Index weakened on Tuesday ahead of tomorrow's Federal Reserve statement. The sell-off in the dollar since the May 23 top at 84.83 is a sign that investors are leaning toward the Fed refraining from making any changes to its ... and more ...
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(09:39) US Dollar Index continues to hover around 81.00 2013-06-18 18:41:23 - US Dollar Index continues to hover around 81.00 FXstreet.com FXstreet.com (Barcelona) -After trading as high as 81.15 at one point in the day, the DXY was unable to hold onto early gains and finished flat for a second day in a row at 80.80. Thus far, the greenback has been able to find firm support near the 80.70 level on ... and more ...
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(10:38) USD/CAD rises to yesterday's high at 1.0203 2013-06-18 17:42:21 - Forex: USD/CAD rises to yesterday's high at 1.0203 iNVEZZ At the beginning of today's Asian session the quote started an uptrend and reached yesterday's daily high at 1.0203. Presently the pair is bullish and hovering around 1.0192. During the past two days USD/CAD has been slightly lower compared to today's ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(11:14) USD/JPY Logs Session High On US Inflation Data 2013-06-18 17:06:19 - Forex: USD/JPY Logs Session High On US Inflation Data iNVEZZ The USD/JPY rose 0.21 percent to 95.75, an intraday high, following the US economic updates in midday New York trading today. Presently the quote is gravitating around 95.60, seeking to gain new daily highs. The most significant data for the pair today ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(11:35) USD/JPY consolidates at 95.20 2013-06-18 16:45:32 - USD/JPY consolidates at 95.20 Investopedia FXstreet.com (San Francisco) - After being rejected by the 95.75 area in the early American session, the USD/JPY fell to the 95.00 but the pair held the position and currently it's pricing around 95.20. Moving in consolidation mode, the pair is 0.75% positive on ... and more ...
Source: http://www.investopedia.com...

(13:21) USD/JPY and gold flashing worries about tapering ahead of FOMC 2013-06-18 14:59:43 - USD/JPY and gold flashing worries about tapering ahead of FOMC FXstreet.com Two trades are poised for big moves on the FOMC decision -- gold and USD/JPY . With less than 24 hours until the announcement, they are showing the market is scared of taper talk. The decline in gold and rise in USD/JPY could be saying the Fed might hint ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(14:44) US Dollar Index in lows around 80.70 2013-06-18 13:36:36 - FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) - The US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against its major... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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Commodities

(06:45) Oil prices gain amid Syrian conflict 2013-06-18 21:35:35 - Oil prices gain amid Syrian conflict Global Times Middle East is a critical source of crude oil , conflicts which threat crude production in this area always drive oil price higher. Investors' eyes are all on the Fed's policy-setting meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday to try to get any hints on the Fed's ... and more ...
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(05:16) Oil prices fall 2013-06-18 23:04:46 - Oil prices fall DAWN.com LONDON, June 18: Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with New York crude retreating from its recent nine month peak on profit-taking, as dealers eyed this week's interest rate meeting of the US Federal Reserve. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate ... and more ...
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(05:22) Crude oil gains on US data, escalating Syrian conflict 2013-06-18 22:58:16 - Crude oil gains on US data, escalating Syrian conflict Moneycontrol.com Crude oil gains on U.S. data, escalating Syrian conflict. Crude oil gains on U.S. data, escalating Syrian conflict. Source: Investing.com. Share Tweet Share on Tumblr. Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3. Crude oil gains on U.S. data, ... ...
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(06:43) Gold prices drop on concerns over US Fed's possible tapering of bond 2013-06-18 21:37:45 - Gold prices drop on concerns over US Fed's possible tapering of bond purchases Global Times The US Commerce Department reported that the construction on new US houses rebounded 6.8 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 after a large drop in the previous month. The US Labor Department said the consumer price index ... and more ...
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(10:35) Gold down more than 1 pct on Fed jitters, equities gain 2013-06-18 17:45:59 - Business Recorder (blog) Gold down more than 1 pct on Fed jitters, equities gain Business Recorder (blog) Concerns that US monetary policy may be reined in have helped knock gold prices 18 percent lower this year. Silver fell 0.8 percent to $21.65 an ounce. The CME Group's smaller silver contract, the physically delivered 1,000-ounce silver futures, logged total ... and more ...
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(13:32) Gold Today: Gold Prices Fall More Than 1%; Silver Prices Also Edge L 2013-06-18 14:48:17 - Gold Today: Gold Prices Fall More Than 1%; Silver Prices Also Edge Lower MarketsNTrade ... there will not be an abrupt end to QE, added Fertig. Silver futures were last down 0.47% to $21.65 an ounce. In late trading, the iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (NYSE: SLV) was down 0.81%, and the ProShares Ultra Silver (ETF) (NYSE: AGQ) was down 1.45%. and more ...
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(09:10) Gold and Silver Prices May Collapse Further Warns Analyst 2013-06-18 19:10:11 - Gold and Silver Prices May Collapse Further Warns Analyst PressReleasesOnline.Net (press release) Gold and silver prices have dropped 31% and 55% respectively over the past year and a half. In 2011 silver prices were as high as $48.55 dollars; today we are at a mere $21.68 dollars. In addition, gold prices have also suffered. In June 2011 gold prices ... ...
Source: http://www.pressreleasesonline.net...

(13:15) Crude Oil Ends Above $98 Ahead Of Inventories Data 2013-06-18 15:05:06 - Crude Oil Ends Above $98 Ahead Of Inventories Data RTT News U.S. crude oil settled higher Tuesday, ahead of the weekly crude oil inventories report and on supply concerns stemming from the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as violence continued unabated in Syria. Investors also viewed the possible outcome of ... and more ...
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(18:45) Gold Down Ahead of FOMC 2013-06-18 09:35:36 - Comex gold futures prices are lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, pressured on chart-related selling and weak-long liquidation ahead of a very important U.S. central bank meeting that begins Tuesday. Comex August gold last traded down $7.90 at $1,375.20 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $9.30 at $1,376.00. July Comex silver last traded down $0.068 at $21.69 an ounce. Asian and European stock markets were mixed in quieter dealings overnight as the market place anxiously awaits the results of [...] ...
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(17:05) Crude Oil Gains Ahead of Federal Reserve's Policy Decision 2013-06-18 11:15:53 - Crude Oil Gains Ahead of Federal Reserve's Policy Decision Wall Street Journal NEW YORK--U.S. crude futures pushed higher Tuesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee's Wednesday decision on whether it will alter its stimulus program. Light, sweet crude for July delivery recently traded up 30 cents, or 0.3%, at $98.07 a ... and more ...
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GBP

(09:46) GBP/USD Drop a Good Start for Bigger Reversal 2013-06-18 18:34:24 - GBP /USD Drop a Good Start for Bigger Reversal 4-traders (press release) 4-Traders Homepage > Forex > British Pound / US Dollar ( GBP /USD) GBPUSD. Sponsored by. BRITISH POUND / US DOLLAR ( GBP /USD). 91. Real-time Quote. Real-time - 06/18 06:35:59 pm. 1.5635, USD, -0.51%. 5m ago, GBP /USD Drop a Good Start for ... and more ...
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(11:30) GBP/USD Dives To 1.5661 Ahead Of UK Economic Data 2013-06-18 16:50:34 - Forex: GBP/USD Dives To 1.5661 Ahead Of UK Economic Data iNVEZZ Today's Asian session for the GBP/USD started at 1.5715, with the quote then beginning a downtrend to a session low so far at 1.5661. Ahead of the latest UK economic updates, due for release about now, sterling appears to be under pressure and is trading ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(13:55) GBP/USD drops despite U.S. inflation data, eyes Fed meet 2013-06-18 14:26:00 - Investing.com The pound slumped against the dollar on Tuesday despite spotty inflation data out of the U.S., as investors remained camped out in the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's Wednesday statement on interest rates and monetary policy. In U.S. trading on Tuesday, GBP/USD was trading at 1.5653, down 0.43%, up from a session low of 1.5566 and off from a high of 1.5723. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5496, the low from June 10, and resistance at 1.5752, Monday's high. Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's plans to scale back stimulus measures has fueled volatility in global markets in recent days. Despite conflicting U.S. housing and pricing data, many investors remained parked in the dollar to await the Fed to make its announcement on interest rates and monetary policy on Wednesday followed by a press conference with Chairman Ben Bernanke afterwards. Official data on Tuesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in May. The Labor Depa ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(12:51) GBP/USD Breaks Through 1.5600 2013-06-18 15:29:27 - Forex: GBP/USD Breaks Through 1.5600 iNVEZZ The pair has been falling today, with a 1.4 percent loss already banked. Currently the quote is 1.5569. On the hourly chart the price crossed below the MA89 and MA200 three hours ago. Also the key 1.5600 level was breached today and the pair should now ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(15:17) GBP/USD extending the correction to 1.5650 2013-06-18 13:03:09 - FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) - After bottoming in the area of 1.5560, the sterling has managed to... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(16:47) GBP/USD Pound Falls as UK Inflation Remains High 2013-06-18 11:33:56 - The pound is not having a good day in Tuesday trading. GBP/USD has dropped over one cent and isÂ struggling to stay above the 1.56 line in the North American session. The chief culprit for the pound s drop was CPI, which wasÂ higher than what analysts had expected. The BOE has already voiced concern that its inflation target of 2% is too low, and today s figures will only reinforce that concern. In the US, the markets got their first look at some [...] ...
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(17:38) GBP/USD falls to 1.5660 so far intraday 2013-06-18 10:42:42 - Forex: GBP/USD falls to 1.5660 so far intraday iNVEZZ The upward channel in which the pair has been moving since the end of May, and which was corrected yesterday, was breached to the downside earlier today. Currently the price is at 1.5695 with the low so far reached at 1.5660. Following a high at 1.5750 ... ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(17:40) GBP/USD At one week lows on US CPI data 2013-06-18 10:40:32 - Forex: GBP/USD At one week lows on US CPI data iNVEZZ The pair fell to a week-so-far low at 1.5565 in late European trading today, after release of the US inflation numbers for May. The decline started in the Asian session and has continued through the day, with the market awaiting the Fed's latest position on its ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(17:46) GBP/USD remains lower after US data, eyes on Fed 2013-06-18 10:34:39 - Forex - GBP/ USD remains lower after US data, eyes on Fed Investing.com Investing.com - The pound remained lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, after the release of mixed U.S. economic reports and as markets remained jittery ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy statement on Wednesday. GBP/ USD hit 1.5566 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's lowest ... The euro strengthened after a report showed that the ZEW index of German economic sentiment rose to 38.5 in June from May's reading of 36.4. Analysts had expected the index to rise to 38.1. The report said the ... and more ...
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(19:17) GBP/USD Encounters Three-Day Low 2013-06-18 09:03:15 - Forex: GBP/USD Encounters Three-Day Low iNVEZZ Since the latest UK economic updates, sterling has lost ground against the US dollar, with the pair descending sharply to a 1.5564 session low so far. Currently the quote is around 1.5579. UK retail inflation accelerated more than expected in May to a ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

AUD

(07:33) AUD/JPY still searching for bids near 90.00 2013-06-18 20:47:30 - AUD/JPY still searching for bids near 90.00 FXstreet.com The FXstreet.com trend index on the AUD/JPY daily chart remains in slightly bearish set up, while the OB/OS index reads neutral. Furthermore, price remains below both the downward sloping 9 and 20 dma's which may help limit advances over the next few ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(07:33) AUD/USD stalls above 0.9450 2013-06-18 20:47:28 - AUD/USD stalls above 0.9450 FXstreet.com FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - AUD/USD is last trading at 0.9452, off recent fresh weekly lows at 0.9434, pushing slightly below yesterday's previous weekly lows at 0.9439. The pair is down -1.23% for the week, mostly on Aussie weakness, as the AUD is the ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(10:22) AUD/USD break of 0.9500 reveals further downside potential 2013-06-18 17:58:07 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The AUD/USD suffered its third day of declines in a row, losing another... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(05:17) EUR/AUD edging higher towards 1.4200 2013-06-18 23:03:05 - FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After finishing the previous day up 130 pips at 1.4118, the EUR/AUD is... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(15:23) AUD/USD threatens to regain 0.9500 2013-06-18 12:57:50 - AUD/USD threatens to regain 0.9500 FXstreet.com At time of writing, AUD/USD is trading at the 0.9505/10 zone, still down 0.4% on the day. From a technical view, Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXstreet.com, recently commented that technical readings present a strong bearish tone in 4-hour chart, ... and more ...
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(16:28) AUD/USD - Correction Complete? 2013-06-18 11:52:32 - Forex: AUD/USD - Correction Complete? iNVEZZ Yesterday strong resistance was encountered at the 23.6 percent retracement of 1.0580 to 0.9324 at 0.9618 and the pair started to fall, breaking out of the flag figure. At the moment in the morning's European session, the pair is trading at 0.9465 and ... and more ...
Source: http://invezz.com...

(08:58) NZD/USD, AUD/NZD Flows: Q1 C/A balance -NZD660m, -4.8% of GDP ... 2013-06-18 19:22:07 - Forex - NZD/USD, AUD/NZD Flows: Q1 C/A balance -NZD660m, -4.8% of GDP ... FXstreet.com NZD supported by AUD/NZD sales to 1.1850 levels, with focus again on the 4-year lows around 1.1820-30, since Jan 12 2009 1.1735. NZD/USD traded range of 0.7948 to 0.8022 in NY. Offers at 0.8010-20, bids at 0.7950 - focus on AUD/NZD selling, vs any ... ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(18:47) AUD/USD through bids at 0.9500 2013-06-18 09:33:39 - AUD/USD through bids at 0.9500 FXstreet.com AUD/USD through bids at 0.9500. Tue, Jun 18 2013, 06:39 GMT | Forex Live. Related News. AUD/USD supported on US data releases Session Recap: USD mixed after loads of data, Fed eyed ForexLive European wrap: UK inflates, Swiss jump out of the ... and more ...
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(19:24) AUD/USD supported on US data releases 2013-06-18 08:57:02 - FXstreet.com (London) - AUD/USD has printed as relatively bearish for the US economy, which may... For more information, read our latest forex news. ...
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(19:46) AUD/USD Shaply Lower after RBA Statement 2013-06-18 08:34:06 - The Aussie is back to its old losing ways, shedding more than a cent against the US dollar in Tuesday trading. AUD/USD is trading in the mid-94 level in the European session. The pair took a hit after the release of RBA minutes. In the US, there are two major releases Building Permits and Core CPI. The G8 (Australia is not a member of the club) wraps up a summit in Northern Ireland, and has held preliminary discussion about [...] ...
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Technical Trading

(13:11) Gold ETFs Fall to Key Support Level Before Fed 2013-06-18 15:09:13 - Gold ETFs Fall to Key Support Level Before Fed ETF Trends All the factors that had supported gold are now off the table, he said. Despite the price pullback, some analysts maintain that a small allocation to gold still makes sense for diversification purposes for long-term investors. Gold's low correlation to other asset ... and more ...
Source: http://www.etftrends.com...

(15:45) Bullish Huawei open to Nokia deal 2013-06-18 12:35:14 - Consumer business chairman Richard Yu eyes Samsung and Apple s lead at launch of group s latest premium smartphone, the Ascend P6, in London ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

(15:48) Barclay CTA Index down 1.31% in May (+0.61% YTD); most traders give 2013-06-18 12:32:41 - Barclay CTA Index down 1.31% in May (+0.61% YTD); most traders give back ... Opalesque A stronger USD and reduced demand from China weighed on commodity prices and drove the DJ UBS Commodity Index down 2.2 percent in May, says Waksman. Only two Barclay CTA indices had gains in May. The Currency Traders Index was up 0.60% ... and more ...
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(13:29) VIDEO: Latest Business News: Icahn Seeks to Allay Fears Over Lack of 2013-06-18 14:51:25 - VIDEO: Latest Business News: Icahn Seeks to Allay Fears Over Lack of ... CountingPips Free Elliott Wave Forex Trading Course - Currency Strategist Jim Martens demonstrates how you can use Elliott wave analysis to develop timing & FX trading strategies... Bollinger Bands Trading - The Basics - Bollinger bands identify periods of increased and ... and more ...
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(17:15) Investors Hold Bullish U.S. Bond Bets Before FOMC 2013-06-18 11:05:08 - More investors raised their positions in longer-dated U.S. Treasuries holdings in the latest week in advance of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, according to a survey released on Tuesday. ...
Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com...

(18:03) ZuluTrade Brings Social Forex Trading to Starfish FX Clients Through 2013-06-18 10:17:51 - ZuluTrade Brings Social Forex Trading to Starfish FX Clients Through its ... Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) ZuluTrade.com, the largest social Forex autotrading platform that enables users to follow and copy successful traders ' performance, announced today their partnership with Starfish FX , the New Zealand based broker. ... Starfish FX is managed by Starfish Markets Ltd, a subsidiary of Starfish Capital Markets Ltd. and was formed by passionate and established financial professionals in order to improve the level of service in the financial markets and provide a service that is truly for the investor, by the investors. For more ... and more ...
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(07:33) AUD/JPY still searching for bids near 90.00 2013-06-18 20:47:30 - AUD/JPY still searching for bids near 90.00 FXstreet.com The FXstreet.com trend index on the AUD/JPY daily chart remains in slightly bearish set up, while the OB/OS index reads neutral. Furthermore, price remains below both the downward sloping 9 and 20 dma's which may help limit advances over the next few ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxstreet.com...

(06:18) USD/JPY trades higher ahead of Fed news 2013-06-18 22:03:00 - Investing.com The U.S. dollar gained some strength against the Japanese yen during Wednesday s Asian session ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve s two-day meeting later Wednesday. In Asian trading Wednesday, USD/JPY rose 0.18% to 95.52. The pair was likely to find resistance at 95.81, Friday's high, and support at 93.80, Thursday's low. The dollar s up move against the yen Wednesday could be a sign traders are expecting the Fed to announce something in the way of tapering, or worse, the end of its USD85 billion per month bond-buying program. Easing programs usually depress the associated currency, so the end of the Fed s stimulus efforts is expected to be dollar positive. In U.S. economic news out Tuesday, the Labor Department said the U.S. consumer price index rose 0.1% last month after falling 0.4% in April. Economists expected a 0.2% increase. Excluding food and energy prices, the index was up 0.2% as expected. The Commerce Department said housi ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(09:46) EUR/USD 2013-06-18 18:34:23 - EUR/USD 4-traders (press release) FOREX Trading Strategy: Recent comments were to watch with USDCHF . A new high in EURUSD that is not confirmed by a new USDCHF low would be a 'tell.' This happened today so it's possible that a high is in place but stand in front of FOMC I shall not. and more ...
Source: http://www.4-traders.com...

(17:33) EURGBP looks ready to challenge higher 2013-06-18 10:47:44 - EURGBP looks ready to challenge higher TradingFloor.com (blog) The bull move in EURGBP never really went away and the pair may be simply have been coiling in a tight range for a move higher in the coming days, assuming tomorrow's BoE Minutes don't throw up any obstacles. EURGBP is politely pausing near the top ... ...
Source: http://www.tradingfloor.com...

Institutional

(13:48) Ben Bernanke goes Wile E . Coyote 2013-06-18 14:32:56 - Ben Bernanke goes Wile E . Coyote MarketWatch Starting in November 2008, Dr. Bernanke and his colleagues made a historic gamble to jump across the biggest fiscal chasm seen in our lifetimes. Now, four-and-a-half years later, quantitative easing faces mounting opposition and growing risks. and more ...
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com...

(09:02) Bernanke Rides the Bull 2013-06-18 19:18:36 - Wall Street Journal Bernanke Rides the Bull Wall Street Journal It's Ben Bernanke's economy, and everyone else is along for the ride. That reality has been clearer than ever in recent days, as financial markets lurch while awaiting the Federal Reserve Chairman's next monetary intimation, and now with President Obama's ... ...
Source: http://online.wsj.com...

(10:12) Alan Greenspan's tone of voice moved gold and silver prices 2013-06-18 18:08:09 - Alan Greenspan's tone of voice moved gold and silver prices Financial Times Did the tone adopted by Alan Greenspan in speeches on monetary policy move world gold and silver prices ? That's what researchers believe. They analysed speeches by chairmen of the US Federal Reserve, and found that delivery not just content had a ... and more ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

(13:51) Bernanke's done, Obama kinda sorta says 2013-06-18 14:29:03 - Bernanke's done, Obama kinda sorta says Washington Post ... Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Fed. President Obama: Well, I think Ben Bernanke's done an outstanding job. Ben Bernanke's a little bit like Bob Mueller, the head of the FBI . . . where he's already stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to. and more ...
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com...

(09:04) ECB's Weidmann: Deeper Fiscal Union Needs More Public Support 2013-06-18 19:17:00 - ECB's Weidmann: Deeper Fiscal Union Needs More Public Support Wall Street Journal A broad deepening of fiscal integration leading toward a fiscal union in the euro zone requires deeper public support than currently exists both inside and outside Germany, European Central Bank Governing Council member Jens Weidmann said Monday. and more ...
Source: http://stream.wsj.com...

(19:01) Ben Bernanke to Step Down as Fed Chairman When Term Ends? 2013-06-18 09:19:10 - Ben Bernanke to Step Down as Fed Chairman When Term Ends? wgowam (WASHINGTON) -- President Obama is sending a strong signal that Ben Bernanke will step down as chairman of the Federal Reserve when his term ends early next year. He's already stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to, the president ... and more ...
Source: http://www.wgowam.com...

(13:55) GBP/USD drops despite U.S. inflation data, eyes Fed meet 2013-06-18 14:26:00 - Investing.com The pound slumped against the dollar on Tuesday despite spotty inflation data out of the U.S., as investors remained camped out in the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's Wednesday statement on interest rates and monetary policy. In U.S. trading on Tuesday, GBP/USD was trading at 1.5653, down 0.43%, up from a session low of 1.5566 and off from a high of 1.5723. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5496, the low from June 10, and resistance at 1.5752, Monday's high. Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's plans to scale back stimulus measures has fueled volatility in global markets in recent days. Despite conflicting U.S. housing and pricing data, many investors remained parked in the dollar to await the Fed to make its announcement on interest rates and monetary policy on Wednesday followed by a press conference with Chairman Ben Bernanke afterwards. Official data on Tuesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in May. The Labor Depa ...
Source: http://www.investing.com...

(09:18) For ECB, Talk Is Cheap 2013-06-18 19:02:37 - For ECB, Talk Is Cheap Wall Street Journal President Mario Draghi's promise to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro brought euro -zone government bond markets back from the brink last year. Not a euro has been spent on purchases of bonds under the Outright Monetary Transactions program ... and more ...
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(17:07) Fed's next move anxiously anticipated 2013-06-18 11:13:40 - Fed's next move anxiously anticipated euronews As the Fed chairman Ben Bernanke and his policymakers met, the latest inflation numbers indicated stronger demand in the US economy. So called core consumer prices that is everything except food and energy rose again. Inflation stabilising could ... and more ...
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(17:15) 'Lame Duck' Bernanke? And the Fed's Taper Timing 2013-06-18 11:05:07 - 'Lame Duck' Bernanke ? And the Fed's Taper Timing CNBC.com After eight years in the trenches with "people beating the crap out of him," Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke "deserves a break," former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin told CNBC on Tuesday. But he added the central bank's decision on when to start ... and more ...
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