OANDA News Aggregator

NZD

(21:47) NZD/USD Weekly Fundamental Analysis May 20 24, 2013 Forecast 2013-05-18 02:53:49 - NZD/USD Weekly Fundamental Analysis May 20 24, 2013 Forecast FX Empire The NZD/USD ended the week at 0.8068 tumbling from the high on Monday at 0.8318. The strength of the US dollar has been difficult for the commodity currencies to defend against. The New Zealand dollar saw a 2.1 percent weekly fall against the greenback ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxempire.com...

CAD

(06:39) Three ways to profit from our falling dollar 2013-05-18 18:01:48 - Toronto Star Three ways to profit from our falling dollar Toronto Star It wasn't long ago that the Canadian dollar was one of the world's most robust currencies, and that exposure to the weak U.S. dollar was a risk to be avoided. Now, there's a different type of currency-related risk that should be top of mind. That is, the very real ... ...
Source: http://www.thestar.com...

(16:11) Dollar Bull Run 2013-05-18 08:29:09 - Dollar Bull Run Seeking Alpha Canadian dollar : The US dollar is flirting with trend line resistance against the Canadian dollar going back to 2011. The year's high was set on March 1 near CAD1.0340. A break of it opens the door for a move toward CAD1.05-CAD1.06. Australian dollar: The ... and more ...
Source: http://seekingalpha.com...

Commentary

(07:57) Bernanke's advice for college grads 2013-05-18 16:43:20 - Don't try parsing these words for hints about monetary policy. ...
Source: http://money.cnn.com...

(09:33) Bernanke: Human capacity for innovation at high 2013-05-18 15:07:15 - MarketWatch (blog) Bernanke : Human capacity for innovation at high MarketWatch (blog) WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered optimistic words to a class of college graduates Saturday, saying that living standards may dramatically improve in the long run, and encouraging them to make the most of ... and more ...
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com...

(10:17) Ben Bernanke Gives A Shout-Out To English Majors 2013-05-18 14:23:40 - Ben Bernanke Gives A Shout-Out To English Majors Business Insider Australia Bernanke argues that America is entering a period of slower growth. The industrial revolution is ending, while the information technology revolution is not expected to generate as much growth as we have seen in the past. Success in this new economy will ... and more ...
Source: http://au.businessinsider.com...

(10:22) Bernanke Optimistic About Innovation 2013-05-18 14:18:19 - Wall Street Journal (blog) Bernanke Optimistic About Innovation Wall Street Journal (blog) Associated Press: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered graduates of Bard College a list of reasons to be optimistic that great economic transformation may still be waiting. The Fed chief Saturday offered graduates of Bard College at Simon's Rock ... and more ...
Source: http://blogs.wsj.com...

(11:10) Bernanke Says Pessimists Wrong as Innovation to Spur Growth 2013-05-18 13:30:47 - Bernanke Says Pessimists Wrong as Innovation to Spur Growth San Diego Source (subscription) Article; Comments. Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said technological change will remake fields like health care and belie predictions that innovation will fade and economic growth will wane. Subscription has Expired. and more ...
Source: http://www.sddt.com...

(13:37) Bernanke, in commencement address, upbeat on innovation outlook 2013-05-18 11:03:33 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years that included memories of his 1963 South Carolina home. ...
Source: http://www.reuters.com...

(13:24) Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology 2013-05-18 11:16:16 - Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology The Olympian WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong. and more ...
Source: http://www.theolympian.com...

(13:40) Bernanke Says Better Days Lie Ahead - New York Times (blog) 2013-05-18 11:00:57 - Bernanke Says Better Days Lie Ahead New York Times (blog) Ben S. Bernanke is, of course, the chairman of the Federal Reserve , but he always seems most comfortable as an educator, a role he slips into for a commencement address on Saturday at Bard College at Simon's Rock. If you're looking for news about ... and more ...
Source: http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com...

(11:37) In One Paragraph, Ben Bernanke Explains Why The Future Is Going To B 2013-05-18 13:03:02 - Business Insider Australia In One Paragraph, Ben Bernanke Explains Why The Future Is Going To Be So ... Business Insider Australia Ben Bernanke . Ben Bernanke has delivered his commencement speech for this year's graduates of Simon's Rock, a quirky graduate school in Massachusetts. The whole thing is here. It might be the only commencement speech all year to contain footnotes. and more ...
Source: http://au.businessinsider.com...

(01:42) Fed up with ben - New York Post 2013-05-18 22:58:47 - Fed up with ben New York Post Rickards doesn't see Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke as having the solution to the economic malaise gripping the county. Bernanke's not a trader, so doesn't think like a trader; he has no exit plan, Rickards points out. With quantitative easing, Bernanke has put ... ...
Source: http://www.nypost.com...

Fundamental

(05:49) Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 18, 2 2013-05-18 18:51:09 - Deposit Accounts (blog) Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 18, 2013 Deposit Accounts (blog) In economic news this week, the Labor Department released April Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) numbers. According to the report, this was another month of lower inflation, primarily due to falling gas prices. CPI fell 0.4% for April, and over the last year, CPI is ... and more ...
Source: http://www.depositaccounts.com...

(09:40) Building permits for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties 2013-05-18 15:01:01 - Building permits for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties Online Athens Building permits issued in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties during May 6-10 as reported in the Hunt Letter. Venture Construction, 3085 Stage Post Drive, Bartlett, Tenn., 38133. Issued permit to renovate 2,470-square-foot commercial space for food service ... ...
Source: http://onlineathens.com...

(07:27) Richmond Building Permits 2013-05-18 17:13:49 - Richmond Building Permits Palladium-Item Below is a partial list of building permits in Richmond for the month of April. The information is presented as follows: date of permit; owner; contractor; description of work; project location; and estimated cost. For more information about permits, call the ... ...
Source: http://www.pal-item.com...

(17:36) Consumer sentiment up to post-recession peak 2013-05-18 07:04:39 - Consumer sentiment up to post-recession peak Bend Bulletin WASHINGTON Consumer sentiment perked up in May to its highest level in more than six years, according to a survey released Friday, helped by falling gasoline prices , a rising stock market and firmer housing prices. The preliminary May reading of the ... and more ...
Source: http://www.bendbulletin.com...

(17:52) Interest rate reductions will help economy, spokesman says 2013-05-18 06:48:17 - Interest rate reductions will help economy, spokesman says Cyprus Mail For the first time in years we have had a fundamental reduction in deposit interest rates , which anyone who knows fundamental economics understands, comes with an analogous reduction in borrowing rates because of market rules, Stylianides said. ...
Source: http://www.cyprus-mail.com...

(14:29) Lafayette Building Permits 2013-05-18 10:11:45 - Lafayette Building Permits Journal and Courier LAFAYETTE. The following building permits have been issued by the city of Lafayette for the week ending May 10. Values listed are estimates. 1201 Washington St.: Tina and Jesus Minjares; interior remodel; $8,000. 912 S. 21st St.: SW 19 LLC; interior ... ...
Source: http://www.jconline.com...

(17:09) Program lowers interest rate for first-time home buyers 2013-05-18 07:31:31 - Tampabay.com Program lowers interest rate for first-time home buyers Tampabay.com The 30-year, fixed- rate mortgage program is for individuals living in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties who have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the last three years or are veterans. Down payment and closing cost assistance is also available ... and more ...
Source: http://www.tampabay.com...

(09:20) Finding yield in a low-interest rate world 2013-05-18 15:20:55 - Finding yield in a low- interest rate world Financial Times Delivering his final inflation report at his last public outing as Bank of England governor, he predicted that official interest rates will stay below one per cent for another four years although he did add that inflation would not rise as much as previously feared. ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

(07:05) Food prices continue to rise in Kingdom 2013-05-18 17:35:39 - Food prices continue to rise in Kingdom Arab News The Central Department for Statistic and Information (CDSI) released Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) inflation data for April, showing prices slightly rising to 4 percent year-on-year compared with 3.9 percent in the previous three months. This level of inflation ... and more ...
Source: http://arabnews.com...

(23:27) Building Permits 2013-05-18 01:13:28 - Building Permits York News-Times Building Permits . Story Comments. Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size: Larger font size. Posted: Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:00 am. Building Permits 0 comments. April, 2013. Dennis Moore, 801 Division Ave. Replace windows ... and more ...
Source: http://www.yorknewstimes.com...

Economic Indicators

(01:51) Inflation: Will CBN Shift Ground on MPR Tomorrow? 2013-05-18 22:49:10 - Inflation: Will CBN Shift Ground on MPR Tomorrow? THISDAY Live The report also showed that the urban composite CPI was recorded at 143.7 in April, indicating a 9.7 per cent year-on-year change. This was higher than the 9.3 per cent recorded in March. The corresponding rural national CPI recorded an 8.9 per cent ... and more ...
Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com...

(09:40) Building permits for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties 2013-05-18 15:01:01 - Building permits for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties Online Athens Building permits issued in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties during May 6-10 as reported in the Hunt Letter. Venture Construction, 3085 Stage Post Drive, Bartlett, Tenn., 38133. Issued permit to renovate 2,470-square-foot commercial space for food service ... ...
Source: http://onlineathens.com...

(10:13) Canadian inflation rate drops - Canada.com 2013-05-18 14:27:37 - Canadian inflation rate drops - Canada.com Canada.com The central bank's core inflation index, an underlying price pressure gauge which excludes volatile items such as gasoline and fresh foods, edged closer to falling out of the desired range, dropping to 1.1 per cent in April from 1.3 per cent the previous month. and more ...
Source: http://www.canada.com...

(09:12) UAE inflation eases to 0.9% in April 2013-05-18 15:28:24 - UAE inflation eases to 0.9% in April Khaleej Times The UAE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the April consumer price data, which indicated a stable trend in prices compared to similar period last year. The main contributor in Consumer Price Index housing and utility costs, which accounted for ... and more ...
Source: http://www.khaleejtimes.com...

(13:07) Low inflation rates in Edmonton coming to an end 2013-05-18 11:33:42 - Low inflation rates in Edmonton coming to an end Troy Media While declines seen in gasoline prices helped moderate the impact of those increases, the Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) for the Edmonton region moved up 0.5 per cent point between March and April of 2013. The annual rate of inflation increased from 1.0 per ... and more ...
Source: http://www.troymedia.com...

(13:28) State jobless rate dropped to 7 percent in April 2013-05-18 11:12:08 - State jobless rate dropped to 7 percent in April Renton Reporter Washington's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to an estimated 7 percent in April, the lowest point since December 2008, when the rate was 7.1 percent. The drop of ... That includes 130,792 who claimed unemployment benefits last month. and more ...
Source: http://www.rentonreporter.com...

(07:37) Indiana unemployment rate down in April 2013-05-18 17:03:07 - Indiana unemployment rate down in April The Courier-Journal The biggest drop in total number of unemployed Hoosiers in more than one year. About 7,800 fewer Hoosiers were unemployed in April than in March. Weekly claims for unemployment insurance decreased by more than 14 percent over the past month and ... and more ...
Source: http://www.courier-journal.com...

(07:27) Richmond Building Permits 2013-05-18 17:13:49 - Richmond Building Permits Palladium-Item Below is a partial list of building permits in Richmond for the month of April. The information is presented as follows: date of permit; owner; contractor; description of work; project location; and estimated cost. For more information about permits, call the ... ...
Source: http://www.pal-item.com...

(09:20) Finding yield in a low-interest rate world 2013-05-18 15:20:55 - Finding yield in a low- interest rate world Financial Times Delivering his final inflation report at his last public outing as Bank of England governor, he predicted that official interest rates will stay below one per cent for another four years although he did add that inflation would not rise as much as previously feared. ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

(15:27) Morocco: trade deficit has increased almost five-fold between 2000 a 2013-05-18 09:13:34 - Morocco: trade deficit has increased almost five-fold between 2000 and 2012 Sahara Press Service Morocco, May 18, 2013 (SPS) - Morocco's trade deficit has increased almost five-fold from 44 billion dirhams (1 euro = 11 DH) in 2000 to 201 billion dirhams in 2012 due to the growth rate of imports such as energy products and food. In its report on the ... ...
Source: http://www.spsrasd.info...

EUR

(04:19) Euro Takes Another Plunge: Weekly Currency ETF Report 2013-05-18 20:21:59 - Euro Takes Another Plunge: Weekly Currency ETF Report Wall Street Sector Selector The euro began last week by declining through the May 13-14 meeting of the Eurogroup finance ministers, which failed to make any progress in the formation of a banking union. ETF, euro , forex, NYSEARCA:UUP, NYSEARCA:FXE, NYSEARCA: On May 15 ... ...
Source: http://wallstreetsectorselector.com...

(05:12) Euro Rdp: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice as PSG wins 3-1 in David B 2013-05-18 19:28:50 - Euro Rdp: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice as PSG wins 3-1 in David Beckham's ... Greenfield Daily Reporter PARIS Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole some of the spotlight from David Beckham Saturday, scoring two goals to lead French champion Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 home win against Brest. Beckham, who announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the ... and more ...
Source: http://www.greenfieldreporter.com...

(23:51) Euro area international trade in goods surplus in March - Eurostat 2013-05-18 00:49:36 - Euro area international trade in goods surplus in March - Eurostat SteelGuru The first estimate for the March 2013 extra-EU27 trade balance was a EUR 15.8 billion surplus, compared with -8.2 billion in March 2012. In February 2013 the balance was +1.7 billion, compared with -13.0 billion in February 2012. In March 2013 compared ... and more ...
Source: http://www.steelguru.com...

(02:10) Moody's defends better debt rating for Italy 2013-05-18 22:30:44 - Moody's defends better debt rating for Italy Gulf Daily News Italy, which has the euro zone's second-largest debt after Greece as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), had a budget deficit of three per cent in 2012, according to Eurostat, which put Spain's deficit at 7.1pc, excluding bank recapitalisations. and more ...
Source: http://www.gulf-daily-news.com...

(01:49) Bundesbank chief says France must take deficit cuts seriously 2013-05-18 22:51:44 - The Malaysian Insider Bundesbank chief says France must take deficit cuts seriously The Malaysian Insider BERLIN, May 19 France has a special responsibility as a euro zone heavyweight to take deficit reduction rules seriously, even though its budget deficit is above target, Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann said in an interview published today. Weidmann ... and more ...
Source: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com...

(07:51) Pro-drachma party in Greece - Radio New Zealand 2013-05-18 16:49:53 - Pro-drachma party in Greece Radio New Zealand Mr Alavanos, a former leader of Syriza, an opposition party, argues that leaving the euro would be a "little shock" but, through devaluing the drachma, it would soon yield positive results and set an example to other eurozone countries. So far the new party is ... and more ...
Source: http://www.radionz.co.nz...

USD

(06:46) US dollar to remain for 5 years: MDC-T - New Zimbabwe.com - New Zimb 2013-05-18 17:54:04 - New Zimbabwe.com US dollar to remain for 5 years: MDC-T - New Zimbabwe.com New Zimbabwe.com PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T party has said it would maintain the current US dollar -dominated currency regime during its first five years in power if it forms the country's next government. This was revealed Saturday by party secretary general ... and more ...
Source: http://www.newzimbabwe.com...

(02:50) Dollar rises 2.3% against the Shekel after Bank of Israel rate cut 2013-05-18 21:50:47 - Haaretz Dollar rises 2.3% against the Shekel after Bank of Israel rate cut Haaretz The dollar rose 2.3% against the shekel last week after the Bank of Israel's surprise decision to lower the base interest rate, coupled with its plan to buy foreign currency . The central bank's policy shift Monday followed concerns that the strengthening shekel ... and more ...
Source: http://www.haaretz.com...

(23:44) US Dollar Index Forecast May 20th, 2013, Technical Analysis 2013-05-18 00:56:30 - US Dollar Index Forecast May 20th, 2013, Technical Analysis FX Empire The US Dollar Index finally broke above the 84 handle on the daily close from the Friday session, which of course is very bullish sign. If you been watching our videos, you know that the 84 level is a major breakout point and leads to the 88 handle eventually. and more ...
Source: http://www.fxempire.com...

(21:47) NZD/USD Weekly Fundamental Analysis May 20 24, 2013 Forecast 2013-05-18 02:53:49 - NZD/USD Weekly Fundamental Analysis May 20 24, 2013 Forecast FX Empire The NZD/USD ended the week at 0.8068 tumbling from the high on Monday at 0.8318. The strength of the US dollar has been difficult for the commodity currencies to defend against. The New Zealand dollar saw a 2.1 percent weekly fall against the greenback ... and more ...
Source: http://www.fxempire.com...

(12:50) AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 2013-05-18 11:50:22 - AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 IBTimes.co.uk Looking at the AUD/USD daily chart above we note that the currency pair was strongly bearish for the week. The bearish target of 0.98 + was hit and I would like to congratulate the traders who had short positions. There are no apparent signs of a weakening ... ...
Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk...

(16:11) Dollar Bull Run 2013-05-18 08:29:09 - Dollar Bull Run Seeking Alpha Canadian dollar : The US dollar is flirting with trend line resistance against the Canadian dollar going back to 2011. The year's high was set on March 1 near CAD1.0340. A break of it opens the door for a move toward CAD1.05-CAD1.06. Australian dollar: The ... and more ...
Source: http://seekingalpha.com...

(19:50) Dollar above 100 yen for first time in four years 2013-05-18 04:50:56 - Khaleej Times Dollar above 100 yen for first time in four years Khaleej Times The US dollar topped 100 yen for the first time in more than four years on Thursday as Tokyo's aggressive stimulus efforts to reflate the Japanese economy continue to depress its currency. The dollar at 2000 GMT was trading at 100.62 yen, up from 99.01 late ... and more ...
Source: http://www.khaleejtimes.com...

(12:35) Commodities mainly retreat on US dollar strength 2013-05-18 12:05:52 - Commodities mainly retreat on US dollar strength Taipei Times Commodity prices mostly weakened this week, hit by a stronger US dollar and falling demand for raw materials amid persistent concerns about the state of the troubled global economy, analysts said. Figures published on Wednesday revealed that the ... ...
Source: http://www.taipeitimes.com...

(20:54) Rupee rises against dollar 2013-05-18 03:46:53 - Rupee rises against dollar The News International The rupee increased against the dollar in the currency market on Friday, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee rose to 98.42 against the dollar from the previous closing of 98.53. The local currency lost 11 paisas against the greenback , they said. and more ...
Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk...

(19:30) News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with US dollar m 2013-05-18 05:10:46 - News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with US dollar mainly due to ... Shanghai Daily (subscription) CANBERRA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Australian dollar fell below parity with the U.S. dollar and stayed down during the whole week, which is widely attributed to positive indicators in the U.S. economy. On Friday, the Australian dollar took another step lower, ... ...
Source: http://www.shanghaidaily.com...

Commodities

(01:45) Crude oil pushes toward $96 2013-05-18 22:56:00 - Crude oil pushes toward $96 Crude Station (subscription) Crude Station: Crude oil prices climbed toward $96 per barrel in New York Friday with an extended equities rally returning to Wall Street after a one-day pause. Traders are also sensing that bad news is good news. Many investors see a recent dip in ... and more ...
Source: http://www.crudestation.com...

(17:55) Gold Today: Gold Prices Fall Sharply; Silver Prices Also Tumble - Ma 2013-05-18 06:45:18 - Gold Today: Gold Prices Fall Sharply; Silver Prices Also Tumble - Markets & Trade MarketsNTrade Gold prices were hammered yet again on Friday, stretching the losing streak for the seventh successive session as the U.S. dollar traded sharply higher against all major traded currencies amid rising concerns that the Federal Reserve could soon start ... and more ...
Source: http://marketsntrade.com...

(04:30) Gas prices approach record highs 2013-05-18 20:10:37 - Gas prices approach record highs Lawrence Journal World He said that while crude oil production in the U.S. has reached its highest level since 1992, the amount processed this year in dropped to its lowest levels since 1990, cause by higher-than-normal maintenance levels and the retooling of many refineries to ... and more ...
Source: http://www2.ljworld.com...

(05:52) Gold price dive encourages sales 2013-05-18 18:48:16 - Arab News Gold price dive encourages sales Arab News Gold prices yesterday dropped to their lowest level for the second time in almost a month, sparking a shopping frenzy at gold shops across the Kingdom. The upcoming marriage season in Saudi Arabia and India is being cited as the reason for the rush of ... ...
Source: http://www.arabnews.com...

(02:28) Oil-to-rail facility aimed for heart of Wyoming coal country - Caspe 2013-05-18 22:12:18 - Oil -to-rail facility aimed for heart of Wyoming coal country - Casper Star-Tribune Casper Star-Tribune Online A Colorado company last week added its name to a growing list of companies building crude oil rail loading facilities in Wyoming, but company officials say their project has a leg up on the rest. While other projects are built on the periphery of the expanding ... ...
Source: http://trib.com...

(01:45) OPEC will see that whatever demand prevails will be consumed by non- 2013-05-18 22:56:01 - OPEC will see that whatever demand prevails will be consumed by non-OPEC ... Crude Station (subscription) Moreover, and for the first time, a breakthrough in technology is presenting the conventional hydrocarbon supplier and the oil market final resort with its most daunting challenge so far.The boom in shale oil production in the US, sand oil in Canada and deep ... and more ...
Source: http://www.crudestation.com...

(11:04) Gold falls on stockist selloff - Deccan Herald 2013-05-18 13:36:03 - Gold falls on stockist selloff - Deccan Herald Deccan Herald Gold prices fell by Rs 110 to Rs 26,700 per 10 gm in the national capital on Saturday on reduced offtake against stockists selling sparked by a weak global trend. Silver, however, held steady at Rs 43,700 per kg in restricted buying. Gold prices in Bangalore ... and more ...
Source: http://www.deccanherald.com...

(08:12) Gold dips by Rs 1300 to Rs 52500/tola in 3 days 2013-05-18 16:28:59 - Gold dips by Rs 1300 to Rs 52500/tola in 3 days Pakistan Daily Times The investors were interested to buy dollar as its demand is rising in domestic and international markets besides reports of US share market improvement has also put some pressure on gold prices globally, he added. Ahmad said the gold being the safest ... ...
Source: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk...

(06:43) Silver and bronze for jubilant Johnson 2013-05-18 17:57:15 - Silver and bronze for jubilant Johnson This is Tamworth KINGSBURY Aquarius Swimming Club member Richard Johnson claimed a super silver and brilliant bronze from the British Disability Swimming Championship on Saturday. Johnson competed in three events and won his silver medal in the 50m backstroke ... ...
Source: http://www.thisistamworth.co.uk...

(06:34) Silver City clings to roots and ghost town status 2013-05-18 18:06:47 - Silver City clings to roots and ghost town status Ct Post ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS MAY 18-19 - In this May 10, 2013 photo, Pat Nettleton stands on the porch of her store Pat's What-Not Shop in Silver City, Idaho. Tucked below the summits of the 8,000-foot-high Owyhee Mountains, sits a once-booming ... and more ...
Source: http://www.ctpost.com...

GBP

(22:07) Pound Declines to Six-Week Low Versus Dollar on Fed Speculation 2013-05-18 02:33:21 - Pound Declines to Six-Week Low Versus Dollar on Fed Speculation Businessweek U.K. government bonds were also little changed. The dollar has been dominating the pound and that will continue to be the case, said Geoff Kendrick, head of European currency strategy at Nomura International Plc in London. The relative growth outlook is ... and more ...
Source: http://www.businessweek.com...

(05:39) Falling fuel and beer prices herald rare inflation drop 2013-05-18 19:01:31 - Falling fuel and beer prices herald rare inflation drop The Independent The Bank of England's Consumer Prices Index inflation benchmark is expected to ease to 2.6 per cent in April from 2.8 per cent in March as a 2 per cent fall in fuel costs contrasts with price hikes a year earlier. The effect of March's 1p cut in beer duty should ... and more ...
Source: http://www.independent.co.uk...

(09:20) Finding yield in a low-interest rate world 2013-05-18 15:20:55 - Finding yield in a low- interest rate world Financial Times Delivering his final inflation report at his last public outing as Bank of England governor, he predicted that official interest rates will stay below one per cent for another four years although he did add that inflation would not rise as much as previously feared. ...
Source: http://www.ft.com...

AUD

(12:50) AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 2013-05-18 11:50:22 - AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 IBTimes.co.uk Looking at the AUD/USD daily chart above we note that the currency pair was strongly bearish for the week. The bearish target of 0.98 + was hit and I would like to congratulate the traders who had short positions. There are no apparent signs of a weakening ... ...
Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk...

(01:41) May 19 transcript: the Aussie dollar - Financial Review 2013-05-18 22:59:37 - May 19 transcript: the Aussie dollar - Financial Review The Australian Financial Review Deborah Knight: The Aussie dollar is well and truly on the way down after spending most of the last couple of years valued more than the US dollar . The Aussie dollar is trading this morning at 97.28 US with analysts predicting it falling much further. ...
Source: http://www.afr.com...

(19:30) News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with US dollar m 2013-05-18 05:10:46 - News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with US dollar mainly due to ... Shanghai Daily (subscription) CANBERRA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Australian dollar fell below parity with the U.S. dollar and stayed down during the whole week, which is widely attributed to positive indicators in the U.S. economy. On Friday, the Australian dollar took another step lower, ... ...
Source: http://www.shanghaidaily.com...

(16:11) Dollar Bull Run 2013-05-18 08:29:09 - Dollar Bull Run Seeking Alpha Canadian dollar : The US dollar is flirting with trend line resistance against the Canadian dollar going back to 2011. The year's high was set on March 1 near CAD1.0340. A break of it opens the door for a move toward CAD1.05-CAD1.06. Australian dollar: The ... and more ...
Source: http://seekingalpha.com...

Technical Trading

(19:43) CTA is the Silver Sponsor for Bands Across Borders 2013 2013-05-18 04:57:44 - Zawya (registration) (press release) CTA is the Silver Sponsor for Bands Across Borders 2013 Zawya (registration) (press release) CTA is the Silver Sponsor for Bands Across Borders 2013 (Amman, May 18th, 2013)- Central Trade and Auto Company ( CTA ) - the exclusive dealer for Toyota in the Kingdom, was named the silver sponsor for the 4th Bands Across Borders Festival 2013. and more ...
Source: http://www.zawya.com...

(12:50) AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 2013-05-18 11:50:22 - AUD/USD Forecast 20 May 13 IBTimes.co.uk Looking at the AUD/USD daily chart above we note that the currency pair was strongly bearish for the week. The bearish target of 0.98 + was hit and I would like to congratulate the traders who had short positions. There are no apparent signs of a weakening ... ...
Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk...

(23:44) US Dollar Index Forecast May 20th, 2013, Technical Analysis 2013-05-18 00:56:30 - US Dollar Index Forecast May 20th, 2013, Technical Analysis FX Empire The US Dollar Index finally broke above the 84 handle on the daily close from the Friday session, which of course is very bullish sign. If you been watching our videos, you know that the 84 level is a major breakout point and leads to the 88 handle eventually. and more ...
Source: http://www.fxempire.com...

(15:39) Currency Positioning and Technical Outlook: Dollar Bull Run 2013-05-18 09:01:07 - Currency Positioning and Technical Outlook: Dollar Bull Run Business Insider Euro : A large head and shoulders pattern is being carved out. The neckline is seen near the late March and early April lows around $1.2740. Below there is the low from last November near $1.2660, which is just below the $1.2680 retracement objective ... and more ...
Source: http://www.businessinsider.com...

Institutional