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Euro rebound continues on IMF fund reports

01/18/12 Reports that the IMF is considering lifting its lending operations has helped keep risk appetite alive in the forex markets, helping push the euro currency even higher against dollar.
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Euro rebound continues on IMF fund reports

Euro rebound continues on IMF fund reports

01/18/12 Reports that the IMF is considering lifting its lending operations has helped keep risk appetite alive in the forex markets, helping push the euro currency even higher against dollar.

IMF reports lift oil prices above $102

IMF reports lift oil prices above $102

01/18/12 Front month crude prices were trading higher this morning, touching $102 a barrel at one point, as reports of the IMF considering boosting its lending operations sparked interest in higher-yielding currencies.

Euro rally continues on data, risk appetite

Euro rally continues on data, risk appetite

01/17/12 The euro currency continued to rise against the dollar this afternoon following the release of strong global economic data which even had the euro trading as high as $1.28.

Crude rises overnight on data and averted strike

Crude rises overnight on data and averted strike

01/17/12 Front month crude prices soared overnight and touched $101 a barrel following an averted Nigerian strike and strong Chinese and German data.

Euro falls to 17-month low vs. dollar

Euro falls to 17-month low vs. dollar

01/13/12 The euro currency has stumbled this afternoon, touching a 17-month low against the US dollar following reports of a breakdown in Greece talks and speculation of a downgrade to France's AAA credit rating by Standard and Poor's.

Oil surge stops, trades below $99

Oil surge stops, trades below $99

01/13/12 Reports of a delay in a European embargo of Iranian oil has sent prices sharply lower this morning. Front month crude is trading below $99 a barrel.

European markets higher, but gains limited

European markets higher, but gains limited

01/12/12 Global markets were rising this morning following successful debt auction in Spain and Italy. However, gains in the US were limited following weaker-than-expected jobs and retail sales data.

Supply fears lift crude above $101

Supply fears lift crude above $101

01/12/12 Iranian tensions, a Nigerian strike, and a rally in the euro has paved the way for crude to reverse yesterday's losses and rise above $101 a barrel this morning.

Euro loses gains, falls on Fitch

Euro loses gains, falls on Fitch

01/11/12 The euro gave up yesterday's gains this afternoon following a warning to the ECB from Fitch concerning the eurozone debt crisis.

Crude slips alongside euro, still above $101

Crude slips alongside euro, still above $101

01/11/12 Crude saw a slight drop in price this morning as the euro fell against the dollar. However, prices still remain above $101 a barrel.

Risk appetite returns, euro gets a boost from Fitch

Risk appetite returns, euro gets a boost from Fitch

01/10/12 Risk appetite has indeed returned to the forex markets Tuesday after Fitch Ratings noted that it will maintain France's AAA credit rating "unless there is a serious intensification of the eurozone crisis".

Crude above $103 on geoploitical concerns

Crude above $103 on geoploitical concerns

01/10/12 Front month crude prices were in rally mode Tuesday, trading above $103 a barrel as the dollar depreciated andpipeline tensions with Iran and strike concerns with Nigeria continued to rise.

Euro barely bounces back

Euro barely bounces back

01/09/12 The euro currency has seen a slight rebound from last week's lows as investors await the outcome of a meeting between Sarkozy and Merkel concerning the regions health and the decline in the euro.

New week, same story as crude stays steady

New week, same story as crude stays steady

01/09/12 Front month crude prices remained above $101 a barrel to start the week as the dollar saw a slight decline against the euro.

Euro drop continues against dollar

Euro drop continues against dollar

01/06/12 The euro continues to trade at a 16-month low against the dollar this afternoon following a series of strong US employment reports and continued funding concerns for the eurozone region.

Crude rises on strong jobs data

Crude rises on strong jobs data

01/06/12 Strong US jobs data helped lift front month crude prices this morning as investors turned optimistic regarding crude forecasts.

Euro hits 16-month low vs. dollar

Euro hits 16-month low vs. dollar

01/05/11 Heightened concerns over the eurozone and its ability to raise funding has assisted in pushing the euro to a 16-month lower against the dollar and an 11-year low against the yen.

Crude steady ahead of EIA report

Crude steady ahead of EIA report

01/05/12 Front month crude prices were trading steady near $103 a barrel this morning just prior to the release of the EIA inventory data report as the euro tumbled against the dollar and yen.

Risk appetite eases, euro slips

Risk appetite eases, euro slips

01/04/12 After yesterday's modest rally, higher-yielding currencies have softened against the dollar on growing debt concerns in the eurozone.

Crude slipped but still above $102

Crude slipped but still above $102

01/04/11 Front month crude prices were slightly lower this morning but still trading above $102 a barrel.