Special Reports
US Dollar, Yen Recovery Expected as Global Slowdown Fears Return
The US Dollar and Japanese Yen are likely to recover on safe-haven demand as worries about a slowdown in global economic growth return to the forefront.
US Dollar Forecast to Decline as Markets Complacent
The US Dollar showed early signs it could recover versus the Euro and Australian Dollar, but consistently low forex volatility expectations suggest the Dollar could hit further lows in the week ahead.
2012 Forecast: US Dollar to Rally in First Half, Only to Fade Again
We look for a strong US Dollar rally in early 2012 triggered by some key events. Learn what to watch for in our six month forecast.
US Dollar Aims for Broad-Based Recovery in the Week Ahead
The US Dollar is poised to rise against most of the major currencies as Greece-linked volatility give way to worries about a slowdown in global economic growth.
Forex Trading Volume Rises in North America: What it Means for You
Recent data show that forex volume has risen in the U.S. while falling globally amidst falling volatility. What does this mean for traders and which currencies should you watch?
US Dollar Eyes Further Lows as Forex Volatility Tumbles
US Dollar volatility trades near its lowest levels since the onset of the financial crisis in 2008; we favor further USD losses against the Australian Dollar and other forex counterparts.
Central Banks to Ease Further This Week as ECB Headlines Event Risk
After a relatively light docket last week, the first full week of February offers a smattering of events that are likely to generate substantial volatility.
Forecast: Crude Oil to See $80 or Lower by Mid-2012
While geopolitical risks and greater demand have helped to prop oil prices, the slowing ofeconomic recovery points to lower prices in 2012.
Latest European Union Treaty Focuses on Fiscal Compact
European leaders have agreed on new measures to stem the sovereign debt crisis, easing concerns over the Euro’s fate. But will it last?
Dollar Has Room to Recover as Growth Fears Return After EU Summit
The US Dollar needs a turn for the worse in Europe to spark risk aversion for another major push higher as the Federal Reserve turns even more dovish.
Euro Debt Crisis Must Get Worse for US Dollar to Regain Momentum
The US Dollar needs a turn for the worse in Europe to spark risk aversion for another major push higher as the Federal Reserve turns even more dovish.
Forex Strategy Outlook: US Dollar Set to Fall Further as Vols Tumble
The US Dollar has started the week sharply lower as global stock markets rally, setting the stage for further EURUSD and AUDUSD strength into the following week of trading.
With Downgrades in Rear View Mirror, Markets Eye Chinese GDP
Market participants have digested the ratings downgrades with relative ease thus far, though not much of a reaction was expected in illiquid conditions ahead of a Federal Holiday in the United States on Monday.
Dollar Outlook Hinges on Balance Between US Growth, Euro Debt Fears
The US Dollar’s trend against the major currencies depends on a precarious balance between improving US economic growth and the lingering Eurozone debt crisis.
US Dollar Trading Favors Trend Strategies, but Reversal Risk High
A sharp drop in forex volatility expectations suggests the US Dollar may move little in the days ahead. Yet overriding trends favored continued Greenback highs and EURUSD lows.
Forex Strategy Outlook: US Dollar Trend Trading Favored in New Year
Strong US Dollar volatility into the first full trading day of the year suggests we may see similar moves into the foreseeable future, pointing to trend and breakout-based US Dollar trading until further notice.
Dollar Faces Tough Week Ahead as Focus Turns to US Economic Data
The US Dollar may come under pressure this week as improving economic data bolsters risk appetite amid a lull in Eurozone debt crisis news flow.
