Forex - USD/JPY slightly higher after trade balance data

The U.S. dollar traded slightly higher against the Japanese yen during Wednesday’s Asian session following the release of June trade data out of Japan, the world’s third-largest economy,  In Asian trading Wednesday, USD/JPY rose 0.09% to 99.54. The pair was...

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Forex - Euro slips lower as dollar firms up

The euro edged lower against the firmer dollar in quiet trade on Tuesday as trade volumes in foreign exchange markets remained low due to the summer holidays. EUR/USD hit 1.3163 during European afternoon trade, the session low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3180,...

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U.S. futures higher, Apple to report earnings; Dow Jones up 0.20%

U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday, after disappointing U.S. housing sector data on Monday dampened expectations for a near-term end to the Federal Reserve's stimulus program, while markets eyed the release of fresh earnings reports.  Ahead of the open,...

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Forex - USD/CHF higher in subdued trade

The U.S. dollar was higher against the Swiss franc in subdued trade on Tuesday, although gains were limited by Monday's disappointing U.S. housing sector data.  USD/CHF hit 0.9389 during European morning trade, the session high; the pair subsequently consolidated...

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Dollar steady in thin trade

The dollar was steady against the other major currencies on Tuesday as trade volumes in foreign exchange markets remained low due to the summer holidays. During European morning trade, the dollar was almost unchanged against the yen, with USD/JPY dipping 0.01% to...

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Silver futures down 1% on profit taking after Monday’s rally

Silver futures were lower on Tuesday, as investors cashed out of the market to lock in gains following Monday’s big rally that took prices to a five-week high . Sentiment remained supported amid easing concerns over the possibility the Federal Reserve will begin to taper...

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Forex - Pound steady vs. dollar in subdued trade

The pound was steady against the dollar in quiet trade on Tuesday as the greenback remained under pressure following Monday’s disappointing U.S. housing data. GBP/USD hit 1.5381 during European morning trade, the session high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5364,...

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European stocks higher in thin trade; Dax up 0.36%

European stocks were higher in thin trade on Tuesday, after disappointing U.S. housing sector data on Monday dampened expectations for a near-term end to the Federal Reserve's stimulus program, while comments by Portugal's Prime minister continued to support  During...

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Gold futures little changed after Monday’s big rally

Gold futures were little changed in rangebound trade on Tuesday, amid speculation the Federal Reserve won't alter its aggressive monetary easing until it is convinced the economy's gains can be sustained. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures...

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Forex - Dollar remains lower vs. yen

The dollar fell to an almost one week low against the yen on Tuesday, before trimming back losses, but remained under pressure following disappointing U.S. housing data on Monday. USD/JPY pulled back from 99.15, the pair’s lowest since July 17, to hit 99.50 during late...

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