Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:46 +0000The pair hit the daily forecast mean at 0.9167 on strong US employment data. >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:38 +0000S&P 500 index modestly climbed on Thursday as the number for jobless claims fell to record low since June 2008. US benchmark index gained 0.11% or 1.45 points and finished >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:30 +0000Precious metals rallied on Thursday amid positive data from the US. Gold added 0.92%, hitting more than two-month high of USD 1759.55 per ounce. The yellow metal drew support from >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:11 +0000The Japanese yen weakened versus the American dollar today on solid non-farm employment change in the US (243K act./150K est.), crossing the 76.18 target. >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:23 +0000The British pound contied moving in the bullish trend on strong Services PMI (56.0 act./53.5 est.) and pierced the daily target (1.5815). >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:17 +0000The shared European currency edged over the Japanese yen as the Italian preliminary monthly CPI rose in January (0.3% act./0.2% est.), the market participants' mean was pierced today (100.11). >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:30 +0000At the moment EUR/JPY is capped by a resistance zone at 102.55/60 and is unlikely to breach this level in the short-term. The initial support is at 101.00/100.75, followed by >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:08:30 +0000EUR/USD commenced a short-term correction on a surprise decline of the US unemployment (8.3% act./8.5% est.) and cross the daily forecast mean at 1.3142. >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:04:31 +0000Japanese stocks gained on Thursday after better-than-expected manufacturing data from the U.S. and Europe. The Nikkei 225 climbed 0.76%, or 67.03 points, to 8,876.82, while the broader Topix advanced 0.59%, >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:07:02 +0000Swiss trade balance narrowed more than expected to 2.07 billion francs in December from the revised 2.95 billion francs in November, shows the data published by the Federal Statistical Office >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:54:31 +0000U.K. construction companies remain optimistic about their prospects, shows a survey of the sector. The Markit purchasing managers index for the construction sector declined to 51.4 in January from 53.2 >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:54:18 +0000The number of Americans claiming for unemployment benefits declined to 367 thousand in the week ended January 28 from 379 thousand the week before, said the Department of Labor on >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:54:05 +0000Spanish unemployment claims rose by the most since 2009 in January as the country entered its second recession in three years. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits jumped by >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:14:01 +0000The American Dollar - Swiss Franc currency pair is anticipated to remain stable near a tough support situated at 0.9080. Should USD/CHF pierce though 0.9244 in the medium term, it >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:54 +0000Support line at 76.00 has managed to withstand bearish pressure up until now. Nonetheless, a possibility of a dip down to 75.30 or 75.00 cannot be ruled out. Resistances are >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:47 +0000The Cable is gaining bullish impetus and may carry on advancing toward 1.5950 (200 day ma). In case this resistance is breached, we may observe a rally up to 1.6170. >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:39 +0000Recent failure to overcome 102.55 signifies weakness of the pair which is likely to continue sliding down. The initial support is at 98.90, while subsequent levels will be encountered at >>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:09:03 +0000Upward correction is expected to end in the nearest future, since the pair is approaching an impenetrable for now resistance located at 1.3250. This in turn implies a sell off >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:40 +0000German DAX 30 index slightly appreciated on Thursday, lifted by Deutsche Boerse as European Union prohibited its planned $10bn merger with NYSE Euronext, claiming the deal would violate fair rivalry >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:35 +0000FTSE 100 Index fluctuated between gains and losses on Thursday amid Xstrata merger rumors and Unilever's plunge. Xstrata jumped 10% and Glencore rallied 6% on news about possible merge between >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:29 +0000Japan's Nikkei Stock Average climbed on Thursday along with other Asian share indices as investor sentiment was lifted by positive manufacturing statistics from US and Europe. Nikkei 225 surged 0.76% >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:24 +0000Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rallied on Thursday fuelled by financial and commodity shares amid improvement in global manufacturing data. Hang Seng Index added 2% or 406.08 points and settled >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:18 +0000Dow Jones Industrial Average Index surged on the first February trading session lifted by worldwide optimism about manufacturing and US employment market. The blue chip index advanced 0.66% or 83.55 >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:07:07 +0000Generally we are bullish on the precious metals sector. Our forecast for gold is $1.800 an ounce for the yearly average, potentially it could even hit nearly $2.000 an ounce >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:06:54 +0000Rural commodities showed mixed performance on Wednesday, with grain commodities continuing to grow and coffee and corn continuing to fall. Wheat was the top gainer over the day, advancing 11.24%. >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:06:42 +0000Base metals rallied on Wednesday amid strong manufacturing data from the US, the EU and China. Industry metals also found additional support on the weaker Euro. However, stockpiling of aluminum >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:06:28 +0000Energy commodities, excluding Brent oil, tumbled on Wednesday after the EIA report indicated higher than expected oil stockpiles in the US. However, strong PMI data releases from the US, the >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:03 +0000Japanese stocks edged higher on Wednesday, led by Nippon Airways and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.08%, or 7.28 points, to 8,809.79, while the broader Topix advanced >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:18 +0000Swiss stocks jumped on Wednesday after a report showed U.S. manufacturing expanded in January. >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:13 +0000U.K. manufacturing sector expanded in January, said Markit on Wednesday. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 52.1 from 49.7 in December. A reading above 50 signals expansion. >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:14:37 +0000The number of Americans who have found a job in the private sector in January declined to 170 thousand from a revised 292 thousand the prior month, the ADP Employer >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:14:32 +0000The European Commission has blocked a 9 billion dollar merger between Deutsche B?rse and NYSE Euronext stock exchanges, saying that it would have stifled competition and created a monopoly in >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:02 +0000In the short-term USD/CHF is likely to move sideways, supported by 0.9080/65. To reignite bullish impetus, however, the pair is needed to climb above 0.9245/50, then it might advance to >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:33:54 +0000En route to 1.6170/90 (200 week ma) the Cable is going to encounter an initial resistance at 1.5890 and a subsequent level at 1.5960 (200 day ma). Supports at 1.5640/35 >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:26 +0000A tough resistance area at 102.55/60 is unlikely to let EUR/JPY rally in the nearest future, pushing the pair down toward 99.00/98.90. A close below the latter level may prompt >>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:19 +0000Despite pair's recent determined advancement, EUR/USD is expected to remain capped be a key resistance line located at 1.3245/50. In case this level is penetrated, 1.3436 and 1.3627 may become >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:56:03 +0000Japan's industrial output soared 4 per cent in December, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reported on Tuesday, a sign the economy is gaining steam after flooding in Thailand >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:41:07 +0000Swiss stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid scepticism Greece is unable to tackle with spending cuts and labour reform effectively. >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:27:43 +0000U.K. consumer confidence rose to seven-month high in January as consumers became more optimistic on the outlook of the country's economy, estimated GfK NOP Ltd. An index of sentiment rose >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:20:13 +0000U.S. consumer confidence declined in January as consumers became less optimistic on the outlook of the country's economy, the Conference Board Inc. said on Tuesday. An index of sentiment decreased >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:16:54 +0000The leaders of 25 European Union member countries Monday signed a German-inspired pact for stricter budget discipline which will impose sanctions on countries that run excessive deficits and rack up >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:30 +0000The currency couple has held above 0.9192 (100 day ma) and is expected to crawl higher. In case USD/CHF climbs over 0.9230, bullish impetus may strengthen, allowing for gains up >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:22 +0000USD/JPY continues to trade near a key support line situated at 76.00. In case it is violated, the next level at 75.35 will come into play. From above the currency >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:10 +0000The Cable's bullish momentum seems to be weakening ahead of resistance area at 1.5770/80. Subsequent levels are at 1.5810 and 1.5890. Dips should be limited by supports located at 1.5640 >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:36 +0000After bouncing off a formidable resistance at 102.55/60, EUR/JPY is likely to maintain its current southward course. On its way down the pair will encounter supports located at 99.00/98.90 and >>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:31 +0000The initial support is located at 1.3000, this level is rather strong and is unlikely to be broken at the very first attempt. Resistances, on the other hand, may be >>
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