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U.S Dollar Posts Biggest Gain in Weeks

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST

U.S Dollar Posts Biggest Gain in Weeks

U.S. Dollar Surges after Unemployment Rate Drops

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:27:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar surged against all major currencies after the government reported a surprise drop in the unemployment rate to 10 percent.

Non-Farm Payrolls Report to Set Tone in Forex Market

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:01:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar Index withstood another test of the low for the week at 74.31 and last week�s low at 74.27 on Thursday

Dollar Finishes Mixed Ahead of Tomorrow�s U.S. Employment Report

James A. Hyerczyk — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:36:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar closed mixed on Thursday against most major currencies on light volume as traders fled shortly after the U.S. initial claims number and ahead of tomorrow�s Non-Farm Payrolls report.

Dollar Trading Mixed Against Most Majors

James A. Hyerczyk — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:41:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is trading mixed versus a basket of major currencies at the mid-session. This morning�s better than expected initial claims report helped pressure the Dollar as it renewed interest in higher yielding assets.

Higher Gold; Stock Indices Drive Dollar Lower Overnight

James A. Hyerczyk — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:50:00 EST

Another surge to the upside in gold and renewed buying in Asian stock markets helped drive the Dollar lower overnight as investors once again increased demand for higher yielding assets.

U.S. Dollar Gains after ADP Employment Report Signals More Job Losses

James A. Hyerczyk — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:20:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar finished the day higher against a basket of major currencies. The weaker than expected ADP Employment Report encouraged investors think twice about buying higher yielding assets.

U.S. Dollar Picking Up Strength

James A. Hyerczyk — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is trading higher at the mid-session. The weaker than expected ADP Employment Report is making investors think twice about buying higher yielding assets.

Yen Falls as Bank of Japan Expresses Concerns about Currency Rise

James A. Hyerczyk — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:50:00 EST

For a second consecutive day, the Japanese Yen is under pressure after a Bank of Japan official expressed his concern about the rise in the currency.

Renewed Appetite for Risk Drives Dollar to 15-Month Low

James A. Hyerczyk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:44:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar fell to a 15 month low against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as concerns about debt issues in Dubai subsided, leading to increased demand for higher yielding currencies.

U.S. Dollar Support Continues to Erode

James A. Hyerczyk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:00 EST

Support for the U.S. Dollar continued to erode this morning collapsing the Dollar Index to near last week�s low at 74.27. A break through this level sets up a further decline to 73.67.

Dollar Continues to Weaken Against Most Majors

James A. Hyerczyk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:13:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar continued to weaken overnight against most major currencies after China announced that its manufacturing sector rose to a seasonally adjusted 55.7 last month.

U.S. Dollar Fails to Sustain Upside Momentum

James A. Hyerczyk — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:17:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar tried to mount a comeback at the mid-session but failed to sustain upside momentum and finished the day down but off the low.

U.S. Dollar Falls as Traders Downplay Dubai Concerns

James A. Hyerczyk — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is declining overnight as speculators are downplaying the debt problems in Dubai. Over the week-end, the United Arab Emirates central bank said it �stands behind� the country�s lenders.

U.S. Dollar Falls as Traders Downplay Dubai Concerns

James A. Hyerczyk — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:41:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is declining overnight as speculators are downplaying the debt problems in Dubai.

Stable U.S. Equity Markets Help Limit Dollar Gains

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:57:00 EST

Overnight the Dollar climbed sharply higher as global investors dumped stocks and commodities on concerns that Dubai World�s debt problems would escalate into a worldwide credit crisis similar to the one the U.S. faced when Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008.

U.S. Dollar Barely Holding onto Gains

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar gave back over 50% of its early morning gains as investors took profits after a strong two-day rise.

U.S. Dollar Climbs Sharply Higher on Dubai World Debt Concerns

James A. Hyerczyk — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:46:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is climbing sharply higher as global investors dump stocks and commodities on concerns about Dubai World�s debt problems.

Dollar Plunges as Traders React to Fed Minutes; RBA Comments

James A. Hyerczyk — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:58:00 EST

The U.S. Dollar is down sharply across the board overnight as investors are reacting to yesterday�s U.S. Federal Reserve minutes and comments from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Risk Aversion Supporting Dollar

James A. Hyerczyk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST

Weaker U.S. equity markets are helping to prop up the Dollar as traders have become more risk averse to higher yielding assets.