Currencies

Dollar Falls From7-Week High

The dollar against the euro after a highly anticipated U.S. jobs report disappointed investors who had hoped it would pave the way for Fed tapering.

The Prodigals Paradigm or Prerogative

Until now, the U.S. dollar has never been on the verge of rallying against every global currency, and in today's environment, the challenge is to see the horizon through a blinding blizzard of information.

Time to Consider Going Long RUB?

The conventional wisdom is the ruble’s freefall will continue, with no end in sight. However, when there is blood in the streets, it’s usually a good time to buy. 

Iraq's Oil-Fueled Comeback Story Threatened by Anbar Violence

A fresh outbreak of violence in Iraq threatens to ruin the country's attempt to inject life into its economy by significantly expanding oil production.  Stocks Slump, Traders Await Fed Minutes | Cantor Downgrades Twitter, Shares Fall

Bitcoin Goes Mainstream with New York Stock Exchange Index

In a move that could further legitimize the digital currency, the New York Stock Exchange announced on Tuesday that it has launched a bitcoin index called NYXBT. The index will track the daily price movements of the virtual coin.

Time to Go Long Yuan?

The Chinese want to inject volatility into their currency markets and deter speculation.