Wednesday, 16 January 2013

RTTNews | Currency Alerts (January 16, 2013).


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Currency Alerts

 
The Canadian dollar drifted weaker against the currencies of the U.S. and Japan in early European deals on Wednesday. The loonie reached 6-day lows of 0.9872 against the greenback and 88.99 against the yen around 4:10 am ET. If the Canadian dollar extends downtrend, likely support levels are seen...

In the early European session on Wednesday, the pound lost ground against other major currencies as European equities fell and on Fitch warning of country's possible AAA credit rating downgrade. European stocks declined after the World Bank slashed the growth outlook for the global economy amid slow...

The Japanese yen extended early rally against most major opponents in the European morning session on Wednesday. Against the pound, greenback and the kiwi, the yen climbed to 1-week highs of 140.65, 87.84 and 73.71, respectively. The yen advanced to 6-day highs of 116.52 against euro, 92.66 against...

Amid the release of Swiss retail sales for November at 3.15 am ET Wednesday, the franc advanced further against other major currencies. The franc is now trading at 0.9297 against the greenback, 94.87 against the yen, 1.4893 against the pound and 1.2353 against the euro.

The pound underperformed against the U.S. dollar ahead of the European session on Wednesday. The pound fell to a 6-day low of 1.6022 against the greenback, down from Tuesday's close of 1.6067. The next downside target level for the pound is likely seen at 1.598.

Ahead of the European session on Wednesday, the Swiss franc climbed against the U.S. dollar, pound and the euro. The franc edged up to 0.9298 against the greenback, 1.4915 against the pound and 1.2353 against the euro. Switzerland's Federal Statistical Office is set to release retail sales for November at 3.15 am ET.

Erasing early losses, the Swiss currency advanced against the British pound in the late Asian session on Wednesday. The franc that fell to a multi-week low of 1.4987 against the pound earlier gained 0.26 percent to 1.4948. At Tuesday's close, the pair was worth 1.4977.

In late Asian deals on Wednesday, the U.S. dollar edged up against the Canadian currency. The greenback that closed Tuesday's trading at 0.9844 against the loonie gained to 0.9859. If the greenback advances further, it may break 0.99 level.

The euro's exchange rate is "alarmingly high" and is likely to affect the Eurozone economy which is showing signs of stability, Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday. While speaking at the annual gathering of business leaders in Luxemberg, Junker warned that an overvalued euro is likely...

At 12:00 am ET Wednesday, Japan consumer confidence index for December was released. After the data, the yen changed little against other major currencies. The yen is now trading at 88.13 against the greenback, 94.58 against the franc, 141.56 against the pound and 117.15 against the euro.

At 12:00 am ET Wednesday, Japan consumer confidence index for December is due. Ahead of the data, the yen strengthened against other major currencies. At 11:55 pm ET, the yen was worth 88.12 against the greenback, 94.59 against the franc, 141.56 against the pound and 117.14 against the euro.

The Indian rupee opened lower against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as sentiment was impacted by weak global cues. The rupee that ended Tuesday's trading at 54.625 against the greenback fell to a 2-day low of 54.7975. The rupee is likely to seek next support level at 55.00.

The Malaysian Ringgit declined against the U.S. dollar in the Asian session on Wednesday. The ringgit that ended yesterday's deals at 3.0120 against the greenback lost 0.19 percent to hit a 2-day low of 3.0176. The next support level for the ringgit is seen at 3.03.

The Japanese yen spiked up against other major currencies in the early Asian session on Wednesday on safe-haven appeal, as concerns over raising the U.S. debt ceiling limit resurfaced, which is critical to avoid a potentially disastrous debt default. The treasury has been employing "extra ordinary...

The euro lost ground against the Australian and New Zealand dollars in the early Asian session on Wednesday. The euro that ended yesterday's deals at 1.2598 against the aussie and 1.5851 against the kiwi hit 5-day lows of 1.2571 and 1.5810, respectively. On the downside, the euro may break 1.255 against...

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