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Forex: EUR/GBP tests 0.8825 after better than expected ZEW data

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After rejecting 0.8825 resistance in a first breaking attempt and falls below 0.8800, the EUR/GBP has been fueled by the better than expected May ZEW Economic Sentiment data ans it has tested the 0.8825 resistance again. Currently the pair is trading around 0.8810/20, 0.30% below today's opening price action.ZEW Economic Sentiment index has risen to 31.1 pts in May, better than 20,0 pts expected by market, in April, the ZEW Economic Sentiment was posted at 13.pts. According

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Euro Moves Higher Despite Weaker U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. first quarter economic growth is not having much impact on currency markets as the euro holds major gains against the greenback Wednesday morning.EUR/USD climbed steadily higher through most of the session and is currently in the mid-1.32 USD level. The latest U.S. data has not provided any direction for the cross.Recently, negative U.S. data has supported the U.S. dollar by boosting risk aversion sentiment. However, currency markets and equities shrugged off a stronger-than-expected drop in

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Sterling Slides Following Downbeat Commentary from Lawmakers

The pound sterling is weaker on Monday following suggestions that the IMF could once again downgrade its global economic forecast, coupled with more downbeat commentary from lawmakers.In an interview with German newspaper Handelsblatt, IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said global economic forecasts would be lowered again as the recession continues to take its toll. He also called for swifter action to clean up bank balance sheets.According to the Financial Times, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling plans to admit

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Fed's Bernanke Says Full Economic Recovery Two to Three Years Away (Update)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the start of an economic recovery could begin in 2010, but that a full recovery is at least another two to three years away.During his semi-annual testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, Bernanke noted that the start of an economic recovery in 2010 will only be possible with a stabilization in markets and banks and strong government action. If actions taken by the Administration, the Congress, and the Federal Reserve

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Fed's Bernanke Says Full Economic Recovery More Than Two to Three Years Away

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said a full economic recovery is at least another two to three years away and that a low Fed rate will be in place for some time.During his semi-annual testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, Bernanke noted that the start of an economic recovery in 2010 will only be possible with a stabilization in markets and banks. If actions taken by the Administration, the Congress, and the Federal Reserve are successful

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Mortgage Problems Hindering an Economic Recovery

(CEP News) - The U.S. economic recovery remains hindered by continued problems in the housing and mortgage markets, Federal Reserve governor Elizabeth Duke said on Monday.During a speech in Phoenix, AZ, Duke said there are currently widespread payment problems in every category of mortgages as households struggle to meet their payment obligations amid weaker economic conditions.

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Yen Stronger After Downbeat Economic Data

The Japanese yen is stronger on Friday in the aftermath of some weak economic data and downbeat commentary from officials.Japanese national CPI fell 0.1% year-over-year in February, as expected, following a flat reading in January. Annual Tokyo CPI for March was up 0.2% despite expectations for a 0.3% rate and previous 0.5% level.Japanese Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano said it is too early to declare the recent CPI data as deflation. Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said

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Yen Weaker Following Light Session of Economic News

The JapaneseeYen is weaker on Friday following a quiet session for economic news in the region.As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a motion to impose a 90% surtax on bonuses paid from firms that have received government aid. A similar bill is being discussed in the Senate.EU heads of state are nearing an agreement to double the amount of aid allowed to non-euro zone members and a €5.0 billion stimulus plan for the

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Sterling Stronger Despite Expected UK Admission of Forecasting Error

The pound sterling is stronger on Monday after the Financial Times published an article suggesting UK Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to admit to the largest forecasting error in the history of his position.According to the Financial Times, Darling is expected to admit that the recession in the UK is worse than expected, marking the largest forecasting error in the history of his position. The announcement will come on April 22 when his department unveils its budget

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