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Forex News: The USD declined against most majors

July 8, 2010 at 8:21 am

Forex Trading: The Dollar declined against most majors as global stocks rallied strongly over the outlook for U.S. retail sales, reducing safety demand for the world’s main reserve currency.  NASDAQ and Dow Jones jumped by 3.13% and 2.82% respectively, and crude oil rose by 2.9 closing at $74.07 a barrel. Gold (XAU) strengthened by 0.3% closing at $1198.90 an ounce. Today, Unemployment Claims are expected to drop from 472K to 461K.

The Euro erased early losses and climbed to a six-week high against the Dollar after weakening during the day as German factory orders unexpectedly fell for the first time in five months. The EUR/USD has been trading upwards since last week and broken resistance on the daily chart at 1.2500, momentum therefore is bullish. As long as the price remains above 1.2500 a long position is preferred. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.2553 and with a high of 1.2664.

The Pound rose for a second day as market sentiment turned positive after the U.S. stock market rallied, leading investors to buy risky assets instead. The GBP/USD has been trading upwards since June, Main resistance on the daily graph is located at 1.5260. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5081 and with a high of 1.5219.

The Yen strengthened against the Dollar and the Euro during the day after bad news caused investors to seek a safe haven, only to weaken on a Dollar rebound at the end of the US trading day. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 87.02 and a high of 87.77.

The Canadian Dollar rose to its highest level in more than a week against the Dollar as stocks rallied and crude climbed, improving the outlook for currencies tied to growth. As long the USD/CAD stays below 1.0550 a short position is preferred. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0467 and a high of 1.0606.

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