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EURUSD: Trading the German IFO Business Confidence Survey

Business confidence in Europe’s largest economy is expected to tick higher in February, and the development may spur a bullish reaction in the EURUSD as it raises the outlook for future growth.

Guest Commentary: Got a Hunch for a Trade? Verify it Before Trading

Getting emotional when trading happens to everybody. That’s life. When you take a look at the charts, suddenly something you have learned or something you read about a currency comes to mind, and you feel that you have a great trade at hand.

USD Index Breaches Critical Resistance- Next 24hrs are Key…

The greenback advanced for a second consecutive session with the index breaching crucial resistance in North American trade. The dollar needs to hold above this key level for the rally to persist. Here are the levels to watch.

Guest Commentary: MarketVisionTV – Potential Downside Correction is Finally Over

Following the aggressive rally to 1.0845 we have entered a messy downside correction that thus far has lasted 10 days.

USD Index To Resume Upward Trend, Japanese Yen Weakness To Accelerate

The greenback continued to gain ground on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index rallying to a fresh monthly high of 9,896, and the reserve currency may track higher over the remainder of the week as the flight to safety gathers pace.

U.S. Dollar Momentum Builds as Greek Concerns Linger

Despite the €130 billion bailout agreed upon yesterday for Greece, market participants are questioning the ability of the Greek government to fully implement the necessary measures. Earlier today, Fitch Ratings cut Greece’s long-term ratings to C from CCC, a sign that a default is indeed coming in the next few weeks.

Guest Commentary: Gold & Silver Daily Outlook 02.22.2012

Gold and silver started off the week with very sharp gains. Yesterday’s gains were the sharpest this month (so far), which only goes to show how February is much less volatile than January.

Euro Setting Up For Major Decline, Sterling Poised For Correction

Renewed fears surrounding sovereign debt crisis dragged on risk-taking behavior and the flight to safety may gather pace during the North American trade as European policy makers struggle to restore investor confidence.

Gold at Risk as Dollar Recovers, Crude Oil Supported by Iran Tensions

Gold and silver prices may weaken as the US Dollar recovers. Iran-linked jitters continue to support crude oil. Copper is vulnerable amid risk aversion.

Yen Selling Continues, Euro May Rise on PMI, Pound Eyes BOE Minutes

The Japanese Yen continued to fall in Asia on rising US bond yields. The Euro may rebound on improving PMI data. The Pound is focused on BOE meeting minutes.

Greek Saga and Uncertianty Continue; Yen Emerges as Major Story

With all of the focus on the Eurozone in recent months, traders might be forgetting to look elsewhere where the Yen has begun to sell off aggressively…

Euro: Why is the Market So Reserved after Greece’s Bailout?

We finally have it: the Euro-area ministers have agreed to the additional austerity measures necessary from Greece to tap the second rescue program. Then why hasn’t the euro surged forward?