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Dollar Falls Against Yen –

The Dollar fell in trading to a low of 75.76 Japanese Yen.  The Dollar also lost ground to the British Pound and the Euro.  Light trading volumes and the weekend meeting of European Union leaders contributed to the shift in currency allocations. To read a … Continue reading

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European Rescue Fund May Increase –

The European Financial Stability Facility may be increased to $2 trillion Euros.  The potential increase sent the Euro higher in morning trading.  Currencies that fell slightly in trading are the yen, Dollar, and Swiss Franc. To read a related Bloomberg article, … Continue reading

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Euro & Gold Decline –

The Euro declined in trading after a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel indicated that the debt crisis would not be resolved in the next few weeks.  The news also sent crude oil and gold prices lower in trading on Monday. To … Continue reading

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IMF Plan Opposed –

The United States opposed a plan to almost double the size of the International Monetary Fund.  Currently, the fund has $380 billion in resources.  Shareholders opposed to the plan included Japan, China, Germany, Canada, and Australia. To read a related Reuters article, … Continue reading

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Euro Advances –

The Euro advanced today after a pledge by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Sarkozy to create a plan to recapitalize the banks and address the Greek debt load.  Traders sent the Euro 2% higher against the Dollar in afternoon trading.  The increase … Continue reading

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Treasuries Fall On Jobs Data –

Treasury yields rose for the fourth straight day after a government jobs report indicated that the economy added more jobs in September.  Ten year notes increased to 2.06% near the end of the trading day.  Yields had fallen to their lowest … Continue reading

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Greece Missing Deficit Target –

A draft budget sent to the parliament indicates that Greece will miss deficit targets set in the bailout program.  The budget news sent stocks lower and raised concerns for euro zone debt.  The Euro may come under pressure in the next … Continue reading

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Euro Tumbles –

The Euro is falling fast and dropped to $1.37 in early trading on Friday.  The European debt crisis continues to weigh on the Euro and this is the lowest mark against the Dollar since February.   Also, a recent resignation by an … Continue reading

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European Stocks Fall –

European stocks fell 3 percent in Monday trading and the Euro dropped against the Dollar.  The risks associated with Euro-Zone investments increased with weak economic data and outcomes from recent elections in Germany.  The Euro fell to $1.4111 against the US Dollar.  To … Continue reading

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European Union Offers New Greek Aid Plan –

European leaders announced $229 billion of additional aid for Greece.  They also gave their $440 billion Euro rescue fund the ability to  purchase debt from Euro nations under pressure in the markets.  The leaders hope that the plan will prevent the debt … Continue reading

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Euro Loses Ground –

The Euro lost ground against other major currencies as the Greek debt crisis concerned traders.  Also, European stocks were flat or showed slight declines in light trading on Monday. To read a related Reuters article, please click here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/30/us-markets-global-idUSTRE71H0EB20110530 James … Continue reading

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Dollar Falls –

The U.S. dollar fell to a 13 year low against the Yen and also slipped versus the Euro.  The Dollar is under pressure and the rate cuts will continue to weaken the currency.  Jim Rogers has recently stated that selling … Continue reading

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