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Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview : 25/05/2012
Fundamental Analysis
EUR
Trading in the shares of Bankia has been suspended in Madrid. Market regulator announced that this was done due to circumstances which might influence normal trading. Bankia is said to be forced to ask EUR 15b government bailout. Fourth largest Spanish bank was formed in 2010 after uniting seven troubled regional banks and currently holds EUR 32b worth of troubled assets.
USD
Natural gas futures declined during late US trade on Thursday after IEA reported that US inventories increased by 101 billion cubic feet on an annual basis last week, being higher than five-year average change of 97 billion cubic feet. Natural gas futures for June delivery traded at 2.707 US Dollars per million Btu on the New York Mercantile Exchange, tumbling by 3.20%.
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U.S. Stocks Slip On Spain Debt Worries
U.S. Stocks plummeted mostly at the close on Friday, as concerns grew that Spain`s regional governments are having trouble with their finances, overshadowing a reprots that showed confidence of American consumers rallied to highest levels since 2007.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index shed 74.92 points or 0.60 percent to close at 12454.83 levels, the index reached the highest point at 12533.12 and the lowest point at 12421.53, By closing 7 shares inclined while 22 shares declined and 1 share remained unchanged.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 2.86 points or 0.22 percent to close at 1317.82 levels, the index reached the highest point at 1324.20 and the lowest point at 1314.23, By closing 246 shares inclined while 249 shares declined and 5 shares remained unchanged.
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Euro slides again vs. dollar on fears of spreading debt crisis
(Reuters) - The euro slumped to near two-year lows against the dollar on Friday, rattled by fears of a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and the risk other debt-plagued countries could also leave the bloc.
A plea from Spain's wealthiest autonomous region, Catalonia, for help from the central government to refinance its debt this year was the latest news to hit the euro, which was on track for its worst weekly showing in five months.
Catalonia's appeal reverberated across financial markets. Spanish and Italian bonds sold off, equities fell, and U.S. crude oil futures turned negative.
"The Catalonia news was a big deal because it implies that the Spanish government may have to take on more debt and it cannot afford to do so," said Richard Franulovich, senior currency strategist at ...
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Euro slumps vs. dollar on Greek, Spain worries
(Reuters) - The euro tumbled to nearly two-year lows against the dollar on Friday, rattled by fears of a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and the risk other debt-plagued countries could also leave the bloc.
A plea from Spain's wealthiest autonomous region, Catalonia, for help from the central government to refinance its debt this year was the latest news to hit the euro, which was on track for its worst weekly showing in five months.
Catalonia's appeal reverberated across financial markets. Spanish and Italian bonds sold off, equities fell, and U.S. crude futures turned negative.
"The Catalonia news was a big deal because it implies that the Spanish government may have to take on more debt and it cannot afford to do so," said Richard Franulovich, senior currency strategist at ...
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Euro falls to near two-year low as Greece, Spain weigh
(Reuters) - The euro tumbled to nearly two-year lows against the dollar on Friday, and remained on track for its worst weekly showing in five months, rattled by fears of a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and the risk other debt-plagued countries could also leave the regional bloc.
A plea from Spain's wealthiest autonomous region, Catalonia, for help from the central government to refinance its debt this year became the latest headline to hit the euro.
Catalonia's appeal affected almost all asset classes as Spanish and Italian bonds sold off, equities fell, and U.S. crude futures turned negative.
"The Catalonia news was a big deal because it implies that the Spanish government may have to take on more debt and it cannot afford to do so," said Richard Franulovich, senior currency ...
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Gold is volatile, yet positively biased after CME announcement
Gold advanced today, recovering some of the losses incurred during the week, where the metal benefited from the announcement of the CME Group of raising margins, the thing that made the metal more attractive for investors as they have to put less to hold the safe haven gold.
Commodity Trade Exchange Group (CME) announced yesterday after the regular session closing that it has slashed the margin requirements for gold contracts by 10%, where the initial margin for the 100-ounce of gold contracts from one to four months will slump to $9,113 from $10,125.
The second reduction this year comes as a part of the normal view of the Group which takes into consideration the latest trading conditions, following the several increases when the metal reached the peak above the $1900.00 levels.
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Crude steady around $90.50 as uncertainties persist
Crude oil is seen steady around the $90.50 with some downside momentum, as global uncertainties persist. On one hand the global economic growth is seen slowing, while on the other hand talks with Iran reached an impasse.
One day after China reported lackluster data from the manufacturing sector, China’s largest banks may miss their lending targets for the first time in seven years, adding to signs that China, the world’s second oil consumer, is slowing.
Demand on oil is also seen dropping as Europe’s debt crisis persists. Investors fear from the impact of Greece`s possible exit from the euro zone threatening growth, and darkening the outlook for demand on commodities.
The grim global economic outlook, Europe’s crisis and the light trading ahead of a long weekend, as US markets will be ...
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USD Softer ahead of Holiday Weekend
The dollar is giving back some of its recent gains as traders cover positions ahead of the holiday weekend and after the market failed to break the 1.25 downside barrier in EUR/USD. Sentiment is relatively stable with global equities trading flat to slightly softer, EU sovereign yield spreads have eased somewhat, and the dollar index is lower and testing the 82.00 figure after making new highs for the current rally. Uncertainty remains high as markets lack clarity on key European issues and barring any new headlines, today's price action may be driven by position squaring ahead of the long weekend.
The Swiss franc was on the move earlier with EUR/CHF rising sharply on speculation of possible fees on SNB deposits. Swiss officials declined to comment and the franc regained ground after the ...
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Euro off near two-year lows, outlook still bleak
(Reuters) - The euro inched up from two-year lows against the dollar on Friday as bearish investors took a breather from a sharp sell-off this week, but worries about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and the risk of contagion could make gains fleeting.
The euro traded 0.4 percent higher on the day at $1.2581, pulling away from $1.25155, the lowest level since July 2010 that was hit the day before. Traders cited a reported option barrier at $1.2500 that could check losses with offers around $1.2600 and stop-loss orders above $1.2620.
Despite the bounce, the common currency has lost more than 5 percent against the dollar so far this month and is on track for its fourth straight week of losses, raising the possibility of a test of the 2010 low of $1.1875.
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