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Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 10, 2012 - EU talk fest resumes By Collinson FX, 2:50 PM Tue 10 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 10, 2012 - Equity markets fell as EU Finance Ministers gather for yet another talk fest to solve the EU debt crises, and more particularly, the single currency. The Chinese CPI fell to 2.2% and PPI dropped 2.1%, reflecting a big fall off in demand and growth. The AUD dipped below 1.0200 with Job advertisements falling. The KIWI followed suit now trading 0.7950. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 7, 2012 - Employment stuck in US By Collinson FX, 1:38 PM Sun 8 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 7, 2012 - Non-Farm Payrolls led equity markets lower disappointing most pundits. 80,000 jobs were added but expectations were higher and this closes a bad quarter pointing to a dip from the anticipated recovery. Unemployment remained stuck on 8.2% and Underemployment 14.9% pointing to a serious structural problem. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 6, 2012 - China, Europe cut rates By Collinson FX, 8:20 AM Fri 6 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 6, 2012 - China set the Central Bank ball rolling with a cut of 25 basis points. China set the Central Bank ball rolling with a cut of 25 basis points. This theme was continued in Europe with the ECB cutting rates to a record low 0.75%. Commodity currencies held onto gains with the AUD trading just below 1.0300 and the KIWI 0.8040. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 5, 2012 - Independence Day By Collinson FX, 8:59 AM Thu 5 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 5, 2012 - July the 4th, Independence Day, sees markets are at a virtual standstill. US Markets are all closed and European trade is so thin they may as well be. This week will see lower than normal volumes as many take advantage of a mid-week holiday to extend the vacation. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 4, 2012 - Quiet times in US By Collinson FX, 6:06 AM Wed 4 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 4, 2012 - The eve of Independence Day in the US has seen extremely light trading with only a half day trade in New York and many participants taking the opportunity to have an extended break. The KIWI approaches 0.8050 aided by growing risk appetite recently. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: July 2, 2012 - Markets surge on EU By Collinson FX, 5:13 PM Mon 2 Jul 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: July 2, 2012 - Markets surged at the close of the week with some positive news from the EU summit. Member nations acted decisively to solve the Banking crises enveloping Spain and other EU Banks. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 29, 2012 - A double blow By Collinson FX, 9:20 AM Fri 29 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 29, 2012 - Obamacare passes in the US dominating headlines and overshadowing the EU summit. The news from the US was great politically for Obama and the Democrats but not great for the US economy. The bottom line impact will be immence as they are effectively adding 50 Million people to the health system. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 28, 2012 - Tonight's the Night By Collinson FX, 10:24 AM Thu 28 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 28, 2012 -The EU Summit begins tonight in Europe with expectations low. Equity markets continued to rally despite the looming summit which should provide further leadership failures. The AUD held on to gains trading 1.0075 and the KIWI around .7900 after some improving trade data. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 27, 2012 - EU Proposals bagged By Collinson FX, 8:15 AM Wed 27 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 27, 2012 - EU proposals for the summit have been bagged by the Germans after their release. The proposals included 'Common Banking Supervision' and 'Joint Debt Issuance' which are euphemisms for socialising the debt. The Europeans cannot seem to help themselves with the solutions doubling down. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 26, 2012 - Aversion drops ANZAC By Collinson FX, 10:52 AM Tue 26 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 26, 2012 -Markets continued to meltdown in the lead up to the EU Summit at the end of the week. The aversion play pushed the AUD below parity and the KIWI back to 0.7850. In the US, sentiment tanked despite some positive Jobs data. New Home Sales leaped 7.6% surprising many. The AUD may well test parity and the KIWI dips under ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 25, 2012 - The Dead Cat Bounces By Collinson FX, 5:09 PM Mon 25 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 25, 2012 - Markets experienced a 'Dead Cat Bounce' after the sell-off on Thursday. All problems remain and a solution does not seem near. Europe will continue to dominate with the EUR looking weak trading 1.2550 and the GBP 1.5580. Commodities remain vulnerable despite higher yields as risk appetite fades. The AUD may well test parity and the KIWI dips under ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 22, 2012 - Train crash speeds up By Collinson FX, 8:20 AM Fri 22 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 22, 2012 - Good news from the Fed has been welcomed by global markets with a sell-off in equities and commodities. The Fed has finally worked out that debasing the economy and the USD by printing more money to pump in to failing banks is not helping the situation. The USD rallied with the EUR falling to 1.2550 and the GBP 1.5590. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 21, 2012 - Operation Twist II By Collinson FX, 11:13 PM Thu 21 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 21, 2012 - The long awaited FOMC meeting came to a conclusion and Bernanke held a press conference announcing Operation Twist II. The AUD traded 1.0150 and the KIWI slipped back to 0.7950 with some weak Current Account numbers released yesterday. The housing market is a retardant to the global market recovery and Australia is now beginning to suffer ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 20, 2012 - Big 8 looms for KIWI By Collinson FX, 6:27 AM Wed 20 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 20, 2012 - The Fed began their two day meeting today and all expectations are for monetary stimulus in the form of an extension to 'Operation Twist'. The rally built on these expectations has been strong suggesting even further moves may be likely. AUD recovered to test 1.0200 and the KIWI now having a look at the big figure 8! ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 19, 2012 - Elections come and go By Collinson FX, 6:13 AM Tue 19 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 19, 2012 - The political climax of the Greek elections has come and gone.The G20 meet in Mexico, which is ironic considering the mayhem realised by this nation over the last few years. The AUD bolted through parity to trade at 1.0115 and the KIWI breaking 0.7900. Major upheavals await, with the Fed likely to announce concerted central bank intervention to test ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 18, 2012 - AUD blows past Parity By Collinson FX, 6:58 AM Fri 15 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 18, 2012 - The AUD blew through parity to trade well above 1 and the KIWI booked gains to trade 0.7870. The crescendo is nigh with storm clouds gathering across the EU and contagion spreading to global markets. The greatest fear is the 'run on Banks' which has commenced in Greece and Spain. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 14, 2012 - Greeks grab cash now By Collinson FX, 7:45 AM Thu 14 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 14, 2012 - Greeks are withdrawing EUR$800 million per day from their banks so the mattresses must be bulging. Equity markets remained volitile with upside limited by the EU crises. The RBNZ meets today and is expected to leave rates unchanged despite weakening economic news ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 13, 2012 - US equity markets lift By Collinson FX, 7:57 AM Wed 13 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 13, 2012 - US equity markets rallied on the prospect of further monetary stimulus from the Fed to support faltering global economic conditions. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 12, 2012 - Moves fail to impress By Collinson FX, 7:14 AM Tue 12 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 12, 2012 - Last week's correction rally was the biggest of the year but was sparked by negative news rather than positive economic data. The 'May Sell-Off' eliminated all the 2012 gains on equity markets and hit asset values as demand plummeted with the European crises materialising. This pushed the AUD lower to 0.9880 and the KIWI now looking at 0.7700. ...[more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: June 11, 2012 - Strong finish to week By Collinson FX, 2:15 PM Mon 11 Jun 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: June 11, 2012 - Markets finished the week strongly with further gains in equities and risk assets. The poor economic data and the EU crises has spooked markets through May and expectations of monetary and fiscal stimulus has grown. This has sparked confidence although the Fed and the ECB have resisted the temptation. The AUD moved to break 0.9900 and the KIWI breach ...[more]

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