USD Dollar (USD)

The Dollar gained versus most majors as Industrial Production came out weaker, lowering risk appetite. Industrial Production came out 0.1% versus 0.4% expected. PPI came out weaker with 0.3% versus 0.6% forecast. TIC Long-Term Purchases came out better with 40.7B versus 27.3B expected. NASDAQ and Dow Jones rose slightly by 0.27% and 0.29%. Crude gained by 0.68% closing at 79.44$ a barrel and Gold (XAU) remained almost unchanged with 0.16% change closing at 1140.5$ an ounce. Today, Building Permits are expected higher with 0.59M versus 0.57M prior and Core CPI is expected with 0.1% versus 0.2% prior. Housing Starts are expected higher with 0.61M versus 0.59M and Crude Inventories are expected with 1.2M versus 1.8M prior.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro weakened versus the Dollar and the Pound as risk appetite weakened and ECB\’s president Trichet said a strong Dollar is important for the world economy. European Trade Balance came out better than expected with 6.8B versus -0.9B expected. EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4806 and with a high of 1.4998. Today, European Current Account is expected with 0.6B versus -1.3B prior. ECB President Trichet will speak in Frankfurt.

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound remained almost unchanged versus the Dollar as CPI figures came out better than expected but Industrial Production in the U.S lowered investors Risk Appetite. CPI came out 1.5% versus 1.4% expected and RPI came out -0.8% versus -0.9% expected. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6755 and a high of 1.6872. Today, MPC Meeting Minutes will be released. CBI Industrial Order Expectations are expected with -47 versus -51 prior.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen gained versus the Euro and weakened versus the Dollar as risk appetite lowered after Industrial Production in the U.S came out weaker than expected. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 88.73 and a high of 89.53 and EUR/JPY traded with a low of 132.44 and a high of 133.58. Today, All Industries Activity is expected with -0.1% versus 0.9% prior.

Canadian dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar dropped as Risk Appetite weakened following U.S production data. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0464 and a high of 1.0617. Today, Canadian CPI is expected with 0.2% versus 0% prior and Core CPI is expected with 0% versus 0.3% prior.

The Dollar gained massively across the board on the day the Federal Reserve decided to leave rates as expected at 0.25%. The Dollar rose after the announcement and continued its gaining after Asia markets opened. Earlier, the Building Permits came out 0.58M better than expected 0.57M. CPI came out unchanged as expected at 0.4%. Wall Street finished mix after being unable to hold in the positive side. Stocks turned to the negative after the statement of the FED about monetary policy. The Dow Jones fell 0.10% and NASDAQ rose by 0.28%. Crude Oil kept gaining for the second day closing at 72.77$ a barrel after the oil inventories showed a 3.7M drop. Gold (XAU) gained also closing at 1137$ an ounce. Today, the Initial Jobless Claims expected at 470K vs. 474K previously. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index expected at 16 vs. 16.7 previously.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro fell against the Dollar and the Pound, breaking through the 1.4500 and 1.4400 support levels, after the CPI came out 0.5% worse than expected 0.6%. The breakdown of this level could bring the pair to fresh new lows. Manufacturing PMI came out 51.6 better than expected 51.5. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4379 and a high of 1.4590. Today, the Italian Unemployment Rate expected 7.7% vs. 7.4% previously.

British Pound (GBP)

The Cable was the best performer among majors. GBP/USD momentarily broke above 1.6370 and rose to 1.6404, reaching a one-week high but then pulled back, breaking below the 1.6300 support level, reaching lows of 1.6230. Claimant Count Change came out -6.3K better than the expected 14K. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6230 and a high of 1.6409. Today, the Retail Sales expected at 0.5% vs. 0.4% previously. The CBI DTS expected at 16 vs. 13 previously.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen fell against the Pound and the Dollar. The Dollar reached a one-week high against the Yen as the Federal Reserve said deterioration in the labor market is abating while it will keep its low rate for an extended period. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 89.37 and a high of 89.96. Today, the interest rate decision of The Bank of Japan (BOJ) expected unchanged at 0.1%.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

The Canadian currency gained as crude oil and stocks rose. It was little changed after policy makers in the nation and the U.S. made commitments to keep interest rates at historic lows. The Manufacturing Sales came out 2% better than expected 0.5%. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0570 and a high of 1.0641. Today, The Core CPI expected unchanged at 0.1%. The Foreign Securities Purchases expected at 10B vs. 13.59B previously.

USD Dollar (USD)

The Dollar gained versus 15 of the 16 majors as Industrial Production rose by 0.8% versus 0.6% expected signaling U.S economy is expanding. The FOMC is still expected to keep the Interest Rate today at 0.25% but more economists expect a rate increase to 0.5% until June 2010. PPI came out stronger with 1.8% versus 0.8% expected and TIC Long Term Purchases came out weaker with 20.7B versus 38.3B prior. NASDAQ and Dow Jones declined by -0.50% and -0.47% respectively as wholesale inflation raised concerns the Fed will be forced to raise interest rates. Crude gained by 0.17% closing at 70.81$ a barrel ending a 9 day declining streak. Gold (XAU) gained by 0.29% closing at 1125.70$ an ounce. Today, Building Permits are expected with 0.58M versus 0.55M prior. CPI is expected with 0.4% versus 0.3% prior and Core CPI is expected with 0.1% versus 0.2% prior. Investors are waiting for the FOMC Interest Rate decision that is expected to remain at 0.25%.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro fell versus the Dollar and the Pound after weaker French CPI results, which triggered the Euro\’s decline. German ZEW Economic Sentiment came out 50.4 slightly better than 50.1 expected but ZEW Economic Sentiment came out weaker with 48 versus 50.9 expected. More countries in the Euro zone show signs the recession is still alive. Greece is struggling with its debt and Austria nationalized Hypo Bank. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4503 and a high of 1.4659. Today, German and French Manufacturing PMI are expected slightly stronger. CPI and Core CPI are expected unchanged with 0.6% and 1.2% accordingly.

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound weakened versus the Dollar but gained versus the Euro after CPI came out 1.9% versus 1.8% expected. The CPI figures show inflation is advancing and the U.K won\’t be able to keep interest rates at their record lows. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6205 and a high of 1.6319. Today, Claimant Count Change is expected with 13.9K versus 12.9K and MPC Member Miles will speak in London.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen dropped versus the Dollar and the Euro as a near US interest rate increase seems likely in the upcoming year. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 88.61 and a high of 89.95 and EUR/JPY traded with a low of 129.54 and a high of 130.73. No economic data expected today in Japan.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar followed the trend and fell against the Dollar but gained versus most other majors as Crude prices rose slightly ending its 9 day decline. Leading Index came out better with 1.3% versus 0.6% and Labor Productivity came out weaker with -0.2% versus -0.4% expected. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0552 and a high of 1.0611. Today, Manufacturing Sales is expected with 1% versus 1.4% prior.

USD Dollar (USD)

The Dollar weakened slightly versus the majors as the Dollar rally took a relief. NASDAQ and Dow Jones gained by 0.99% and 0.28% respectively as Dubai\’s bailout calmed investor fears. Crude weakened for the 9th straight day lowering by -0.43% closing at 69.57$ a barrel. Gold (XAU) gained by 0.54% closing at 1123.30$ an ounce. Today, PPI is expected with 0.8% versus 0.3% prior. Industrial Production is expected with 0.6% versus 0.1% prior. TIC Long Term Purchases is expected with 38.3B versus 40.7B prior.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro gained slightly versus the Dollar as Dubai World\’s bailout eased banks concerns of major write downs. Industrial Production came out as expected with -0.6%. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4607 and with a high of 1.4685. Today, German ZEW Economic Sentiment is expected weaker with 50.1 versus 51.1 prior.

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound gained slightly versus the Dollar but is still unable to break above or below the 1.6350 and 1.62 range. RICS House Price Balance came out weaker with 35% versus 39% forecast. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6188 and a high of 1.6324. Today, CPI is expected with 1.8% versus 1.5% prior.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen gained versus the Dollar and other majors after Tanken Manufacturing Index came out stronger than expected. The Yen is set to replace the Dollar in the Carry Trading as borrowing costs in Japan became almost as cheap as U.S loans. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 88.32 and a high of 89.29 and EUR/JPY traded with a low of 129.18 and a high of 130.64. Today, Tertiary Industry Activity is expected with 0.5% versus -0.5% prior.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar remained unchanged versus the Dollar as no major news was released and Crude prices were merely changed. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0484 and a high of 1.0623. Today, Leading Index is expected with 0.6% versus 0.7% prior and Labor Productivity is expected with -0.4% versus 0.0% prior.

USD Dollar (USD)

The Dollar continued rallying versus most majors on Friday after Retail Sales and Michigan\’s Consumer Sentiment came out stronger than expected signaling economy is recovering improving Fed Rate Outlook. NASDAQ ended almost flat with -0.03% change and Dow Jones gained by 0.63%. Crude weakened by -1.39% dropping below 70$ for the first time since October closing at 69.87$ a barrel and Gold (XAU) dropped by -0.91% closing at 1114.55$ an ounce on a stronger Dollar. No economic data expected today.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro continued falling versus the Dollar reaching a 2 month low below the 1.46 support level as better economic data in the US led investors to expect a near rate increase. Ireland and Greece are facing major debt concerns that may lead to their exit from the Euro-Zone. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4586 and with a high of 1.4776. Today, Industrial Production is expected with -0.6% versus 0.3% prior.

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound dropped slightly versus the Dollar after PPI Input and Output came out weaker than the forecast. The UK budget deficit keeps growing as the government keeps spending money to spur the economy preventing the Pound from gaining back. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6196 and a high of 1.6338. Today, RICS House Price Balance is expected with 39% versus 34% prior.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen weakened versus the Dollar and the Euro as economic conditions improve and a future rate increase in the U.S seems more likely. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 88.26 and a high of 89.81 and EUR/JPY traded with a low of 129.97 and a high of 131.59. No economic data expected today.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar weakened versus the Dollar as Crude dropped beneath 70$ a barrel on stronger Dollar sending the high yield commodity related Australian and Canadian Dollar lower. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0484 and a high of 1.0623. No major economic data expected today.

USD Dollar (USD)

The Dollar traded with a narrow range versus most majors as mixed data was released in the US. The initial Jobless claims rose by 17K coming at 474K but the trade balance deficit in the U.S. unexpectedly narrowed in October to -32.9B as rebounding economies overseas and a weaker dollar pushed exports up for a sixth consecutive month. NASDAQ and Dow Jones rose by 0.33% and 0.67% respectively, following the trade balance. Crude oil decreased by 0.2% closing at 70.54$ a barrel. The oil traded the first time this month below 70$. Gold (XAU) rose by 0.5% closing at 1125.7$ an ounce. Today, Retail Sales is expected at 0.6% vs. 1.4% previously and Michigan Consumer Sentiment is expected at 69.1 vs. 67.4.

EURO (EUR)

The Euro rose slightly versus the Dollar after European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet said he will withdraw stimulus measures in a faster pace than economists anticipated, clearing the way for higher interest rate next year. Overall, EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4682 and with a high of 1.4760. Today, ECB President Trichet Speaks.

British Pound (GBP)

The Pound stayed almost unchanged versus the Dollar and the Euro after The Bank of England stuck to its plan to buy as much as 200 billion pounds in bonds and held the interest rate at a record low of 0.5%. Overall, GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6213 and with a high of 1.6346. Today, PPI Input is expected at 0.6% vs. 2.6% prior.

Japanese Yen (JPY)

The Yen declined against the Dollar and Euro, as U.S. continuing claims for unemployment benefits fell to a nine-month low, encouraging demand for higher-yielding assets. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 87.73 and with a high of 88.45.No important data is expected today.

Canadian dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar strengthened for a second day versus the Dollar, touching the strongest level this week as stocks gained and the nation unexpectedly posted a trade surplus. Trade Balance came out better than expected at 0.4B vs. -0.6B forecast. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0478 and with a high of 1.0582. Today, NHPI the previous data came out at 0.5%.