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Currencies EUR/USD The euro traded at almost its lowest level since January against the dollar as concern lingered that Europe’s debt crisis will slow regional economic growth.The euro was little changed at $1.3071 at 5 p.m. in New York.
USD/JPY The yen advanced against 13 of its 16 major counterparts as concern that Europe’s debt crisis will push up the region’s borrowing costs and damp economic growth supported investor appetite for safer assets.It rose 0.1 percent to 77.81 per dollar from 77.88. The Japanese currency has gained 4.3 percent against the dollar this year and 6.8 percent against the yen.
Commodities Oil traded near the highest level in six weeks after Iran threatened to block crude transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing concern that global supplies will be curbed amid shrinking U.S. stockpiles.
Crude for February delivery was at $101.32 a barrel, down 2 cents, in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange at 1:43 p.m. Singapore time. It rose $1.66, or 1.7 percent.

$0Currencies          EUR/USD The euro dropped against mostmajor peers after the ECB said yesterday its balance sheet soared to a recordafter last week’s lending to banks in the region. The shared currency bought$1.2929 from $1.2941, after falling to as low as $1.2888, the weakest sinceJan. 10.$0$0USD/CAD TheCanadian dollar fell as stocks dropped after the European Central Bank’sbalance sheet soared to a record on lending to the region’s banks, adding toconcern fiscal turmoil will slow growth. The Canadian currency, nicknamed theloonie for the image of the aquatic bird on the C$1 coin, dropped 0.6 percentto C$1.0244 per U.S. dollar at 5 p.m. Toronto time.$0$0AUD/USD TheAustralian dollar traded 0.1 percent from a one-week low against the greenbackas concern increased that Europe’s debt crisis may deepen, damping demand forhigher-yielding assets. The Australian dollar traded at $1.0086 at 10:40 a.m.in Sydney from $1.0094 yesterday in New York, when it touched $1.0071, thelowest since Dec. 22$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0$0

$0Currencies          EUR/USD The euro is set for its firstback- to-back annual drop versus the dollar since 2001 on concern Europe’s debtcrisis will weigh on the region’s economic growth. The euro slid 0.1 percent to$1.2947 as of 6:46 a.m. in London.$0$0 $0$0USD/CAD The Canadian dollar rose to the highest level sinceJanuary against the euro on speculation the European Central Bank will need toincrease cash injections after Italy failed to sell the maximum amount at debtauctions. The loonie gained 0.3 percent to C$1.3221 against the euro at 5 p.m.Toronto time.$0$0 $0$0Commodities   Oilrose for a second day, heading for a third yearly increase, on speculationescalating tension in the Middle East may disrupt supplies as a recovery in theU.S. economy bolsters demand. West Texas Intermediate crude for Februarydelivery gained as much as 51 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $100.16 a barrel on theNew York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold, poised for an 11th year of advance, rebounded from thelowest level in six months as a slump that threatened to tip the metal into abear market spurred purchases, tempering the effect of a stronger dollar.February-delivery bullion rose as much as 1.3 percent to $1,561 an ounce.$0

$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0$0Currencies       EUR/USD Thegreenback yesterday slid versus all of its most-traded peers as reports thisweek showed manufacturing in the U.S. and China improved in December. Thedollar traded at $1.3041 per euro at 6:45 a.m. in London after dropping 0.9percent to $1.3050 yesterday.$0$0GBP/USD Sterling roseversus the dollar on Tuesday as better than expected global economic datasupported riskier currencies. Sterling was up 0.9 percent versus the dollar at$1.5653.It extended gains after reported stop-loss orders were triggered on thebreak above $1.5600.The AUD/USD paircontinued its upside movements to reach its highest level in more than threeweeks, as the weak US dollar helped the Aussie to cover all of its previouslosses. The better than expected PMI numbers about the Australian economyhelped the Aussie to take the lead against the dollar             $0$0 Commodities  Oiltraded near the highest price in almost eight months as investors speculatedthat tension over Iran, shrinking U.S. crude stockpiles and signs of economicrecovery will tighten supplies. Crude for February delivery yesterday gained$4.13 to $102.96, the highest close since May 10. Prices climbed 8.2 percent in2011, the third annual increase.$0$0Spotgold lost half a percent on Wednesday, shedding the previous session's stronggains on encouraging economic data from the United States and Europe, althoughthe fall may be capped by rising concerns on Iran.     $0$0 EquitiesAsian stocks (MXAP) rose on the first full trading day of the new yearafter economic reports in the U.S. and Germany boosted optimism.The MSCI AsiaPacific Index increased 1.1 percent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average (NKY)rose 1.3 percent.$0$0U.S. stocks climbed,sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the highest level since July amidsigns that manufacturing output is increasing from China to Australia andAmerica. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rallied 1.6 percent.$0$0Europeanstockmarkets were mixed on Tuesday, as investors eyed a report on U.S. manufacturingactivity amid ongoing concerns over the euro zone's debt crisis.Euro Stoxx 50fell 0.41 percentFrance's CAC 40 retreated 0.74 percent Germany's DAX 30 surged0.62 percent   $0$0$0

$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0CurrenciesEUR/USD The pair ended a strongly bearish session yesterday after Germany sold4.06 billion of euros of 10-year bonds below the targeted quantity of 5 billionof euros, which revived debt concerns and led the sentiment to deteriorate, Thecommon currency slid 0.2 percent to $1.2921$0$0GBP/USD OnWednesday, the pair fell after three consecutive sessions of rise as concernsfrom the euro area enhanced demand on the dollar as a refuge.The pair droppedto as low to 1.5579  despite theimprovement in U.K. data.$0$0USD/JPY Thepair dropped to as low as 76.60 for the fifth consecutive day reaching itslowest level in seven weeks, as the US dollar continued its downside movementsagainst most of its major counterparts.$0$0Commodities   Oil tradednear the highest price in almost eight months in New York as speculation thatsanctions against Iran will curb crude supplies countered concern that Europe’sdebt crisis will worsen and slow demand. Crude for February delivery was at$103.28 a barrel, up 6 cents, in electronic trading on the New York MercantileExchange at 1:59 p.m. in Singapore.$0$0Gold pricesinclined though the U.S dollar strengthened with concerns bouncing back tomarket at yesterday early morning and positive economic data that was releasedfrom Euro Zone.The $1,550 has heldyesterday as good support level.$0$0$0

$0January 9^th, 2012$0$0$0CurrenciesEUR/USD The euro (EUR) touched an 11-year low against the yen and traded0.3 percent from the least in nearly 16 months versus the dollar before theGerman and French leaders meet amid signs the region’s sovereign-debt crisis isdamping growth prospects.  $0$0The shared currency declined 0.1 percent to $1.2704 andearlier reached $1.2666, its weakest level since September 2010.$0$0 $0$0GBP/USD Last week, the pair continued its fall for thesecond week as the dollar took advantage of the safety demand amid theundergoing concerns from the euro area.$0$0On Monday, Both economies lack economic fundamentals whichpropose that there would be calm trading on the pair which is predicted tofollow the general trend in market.$0$0 $0$0USD/JPY The USD/JPY pair fluctuated last week after itrecorded its lowest level in two months, as both of the yen and the greenbackrecorded gains against other majors.$0$0The USD/JPY pair‘s movements will depend on the next movefrom the BOJ, or the dollar performance against other majors in case the BOJkept its monetary policy unchanged.$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg  $0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0$0$0$0$0

$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0Currencies   EUR/USD The 17-nation currency slid against most of its majorpeers before Spain and Italy sell securities this week amid concern the nationswill struggle to meet funding needs.  Theeuro lost 0.2 percent to $1.2755 as of 6:55 a.m. in London from yesterday inNew York.$0$0AUD/USD  The Australian dollar declined, snappingtwo-day gain, as Spain and Italy prepare to auction debt this week amid concerntheir credit ratings may be cut. Australia’s dollar declined 0.3 percent to$1.0279 as of 4:30 p.m. in Sydney from yesterday in New York, when itappreciated 0.7 percent.$0$0CommoditiesOil traded near the highest settlement in almost one week as concernthat supplies from Iran will be disrupted countered speculation Europe mayenter a recession as it struggles to tame its debt crisis. Crude for Februarydelivery was at $102.27 a barrel, up 3 cents, in electronic trading on the NewYork Mercantile Exchange at 3:13 p.m. Singapore time.$0$0Gold futures extended sharp gains onTuesday, trading at the highest level since mid-December as the euro's advanceagainst the U.S. dollar boosted the appeal of precious metals.  Gold futures were likely to find support atUSD1,606.05 a troy ounce, the previous day's low and short-term resistance atUSD1,645.65, the high of December 14.$0$0$0

$0January 12^th, 2012 http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg $0$0$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0CurrenciesEUR/USD The 17-nation currency held a drop from yesterday versus the yenbefore figures estimated to show European output shrank in November. $0$0The euro traded at $1.2712 as of 6:40 a.m. in London from$1.2707 yesterday in New York, when it slid to as low as $1.2662.$0$0 $0$0NZD/USD  New Zealand’sdollar touched a two- month high against the greenback as a report showedChina’s inflation cooled for the fifth straight month in December, increasingspeculation the Asian nation will provide more monetary stimulus.$0$0New Zealand’s currency gained to 79.81 U.S. cents, thehighest since Nov. 9, before trading at 79.55 at 4:09 p.m. in Sydney, 0.2percent below yesterday’s close in New York.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  Oil rose from the lowest settlement in almosttwo weeks in New York on concern that a strike in Nigeria and the threat ofsanctions against Iran’s nuclear program will curb crude supplies.$0$0Crude for February delivery gained as much as 62 cents to$101.49 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold prices edged higher on Thursday on concerns about theeuro zone debt crisis ahead of Spain's bond auction and a European Central Bankmeeting, as robust buying from China and India also supported sentiment.$0$0Spot gold inched up 0.2 percent to $1,644.69 an ounce by0704 GMT, holding steady above the key 200-day moving average at about $1,636.$0$0$0

$0January 16^th, 2012 Currencies                 EUR/USDLast week on Friday the Euro sharply fell against its majors after theannouncement surprised the market with the S&P downgrading France topcredit rating by 1 notch to AA+. The euro fell0.3 percent to $1.2646 at 6:46 a.m. in London from the close in New York onJan. 13 when it touched $1.2624, the least since Aug. 25, 2010.$0$0GBP/USD  The market was hit hard on Friday andsterling extended the weekly losses on news that S&P downgraded France andlikely Austria while Germany was safe, all reports were not confirmed with theend of the European session on Friday. The Poundfell against the US dollar to as low as 1.5234 closing the trading week  at 1.5317$0$0Commodities    Oil traded near the lowest price in almostfour weeks as speculation that measures to quell Europe’s debt crisis arefailing offset Iran’s call for support to defy a ban on its crude exports. Crude forFebruary delivery was at $98.92 a barrel, up 22 cents, in electronic trading onthe New York Mercantile Exchange at 4:20 p.m. Sydney time.$0$0Gold postedits biggest one-day drop in 2-1/2 weeks on Friday, as France and Austria werestripped of their coveted triple-A ratings amid the downgrades of nine eurozone nations, and Greece's talks with creditor banks stalled.$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0$0$0

$0January 17th, 2012$0$0Currencies            EUR/USDThe euro had a quiet trading day yesterday as it remained lower asFrench bill auction eyed . $0$0EUR/USD hit 1.2626 during European afternoon trade, thedaily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.2666, easing down 0.08%.$0$0 $0$0GBP/USD  The Poundconsolidated yesterday as trading Volume remained lower due to US Bankholiday  and lack of fundamental aspect.$0$0GBPUSD hit 1.5274 during European session, the daily low;the pair is trading higher at the moment of writing this report, first majorresistance level is at 1.5393.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  Oil roseto the highest level in three days as France pushed for faster enforcement of aban on Iranian imports and Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the world’sbiggest crude exporter wants prices at $100 a barrel.$0$0Crude for February delivery rose to as high as $100.40 abarrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up $1.70 fromthe Jan. 13 closing price.$0$0 $0$0Spot gold climbed about 1 percent on Tuesday, encouraged byrevived risk appetite that lifted markets across the board, after Chinaannounced better than expected economic growth in the last quarter of 2011.$0$0Spot gold gained 0.9 percent to $1,658.19 an ounce by 0509GMT, heading for a second consecutive session of gains.$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0$0$0

$0January 18th, 2012 Currencies    EUR/USD  The euro had a quiet trading day yesterday asthe range levels remained unchanged, the euro against the greenback was rangingbetween high of 1.2788 and low of 1.2710. $0$0During the Asian session the pair came to life after China reportedthat its economy grew at a strong pace, at the moment of writing this reportthe pair is trading at 1.2771, where we have the first major support level at1.2813.$0$0 $0$0USD/CAD  Canada’s dollar reachedthe strongest level in two weeks against its U.S. counterpart asfaster-than-forecast growth in China bolstered demand for higher-yieldingassets.$0$0Canada’s currency touched C$1.0113 per U.S. dollar, the strongest sinceJan. 4. It ended 0.3 percent higher at C$1.0151 in Toronto.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  Oil rose for asecond day after Iran cautioned Saudi Arabia against increasing supplies ifsanctions are imposed on Iranian exports, while signs of economic growth in theU.S. and Germany bolstered bets fuel demand may increase.$0$0Crude for February delivery rose as much as 72 cents to $101.43 abarrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold rose for a third day, climbing alongside other commoditiesincluding copper, as the dollar weakened before data forecast to show signs ofeconomic recovery.$0$0Spot gold gained as much as 0.4 percent to $1,658.45 an ounce andtraded at $1,654.48 at 1:40 p.m. in Singapore.$0$0 http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0 $0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0$0 $0

$0January 19th, 2012   $0$0Currencies            EUR/USDThe dollar maintained a two-day decline against the euro amid signs theU.S. economy is gaining momentum and as Asian stocks extended a global rally,damping demand for haven currencies. $0$0The greenback was unchanged at $1.2863 per euro as of 6:53a.m. in London from yesterday in New York, when it slid 1 percent, the mostsince Nov. 11.$0$0 $0$0AUD/USD  Australia’sdollar declined yesterday after a government report showed the nation’semployers unexpectedly cut jobs in December.$0$0Australia’s dollar fell 0.5 percent to $1.0384 at 4:48 p.m.in Sydney.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  Oildeclined in New York as the Obama administration denied a permit forTransCanada Corp. (TRP)’s Keystone XL pipeline, which would have carried crudeto U.S. Gulf Coast refineries from Alberta’s oil sands.$0$0Crude oil for February delivery fell 12 cents to settle at$100.59 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold futures climbed to the highest settlement price in fiveweeks as a slumping dollar boosted the appeal of the precious metal as analternative asset.$0$0Gold futures for February delivery rose 0.3 percent to closeat $1,659.90 an ounce at 1:39 p.m. on the Comex in New York, the highestsettlement since Dec. 13.$0$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...usdjpy.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0

$0January 20th, 2012 CurrenciesEUR/USD  The 17-nation euro strengthenedyesterday as Spain and France sold bonds at lower yields in their first salesof medium and long-term debt since being downgraded by Standard & Poor’s. $0$0The dollar has fallen 2.3 percent versus the euro since Jan.13.$0$0 $0$0USD/CAD  Canada’sdollar was little changed against its U.S. counterpart as a decline in crudeoil countered a rally in equities.$0$0Canada’s currency, also known as the loonie, was littlechanged at C$1.0108 per U.S. dollar at 5 p.m. in Toronto after touchingC$1.0071, the most since Dec. 8.$0$0 $0$0Commodities   Oil rosein New York, extending its gain for the week, as investors bet fuel demand willrise along with an economic recovery in the U.S.$0$0Crude for February delivery advanced as much as 35 cents to$100.74 in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange at 4:36 p.m.Sydney time.$0$0 $0$0Gold regained strength on Friday after an early drop inprices spurred bargain hunting$0$0from investors in Asia, while a steady euro and risingequities offered additional support for the metal, which is heading for itsthird week of gains.$0$0Spot gold added 0.07 percent to $1,657.89 an ounce by 0718GMT after falling to a low around $1,653.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0

$0January 26th, 2012$0$0Currencies          $0$0 EURUSD The dollartraded 0.1 percent from the least in five weeks against the euro after theFederal Reserve extended its pledge to keep interest rates low until late 2014.$0$0The dollar traded at $1.3118 per euro as of 2:51 p.m. inTokyo from $1.3106 in New York yesterday, when it dropped to $1.3121, thelowest level since Dec. 21$0$0 $0$0USDCAD Canada’s dollar gained to the strongest in almostthree months after U.S. policy makers said their key interest rate will stay atalmost zero until at least late 2014, boosting the attraction of Canada’s 1percent rate.$0$0Canada’s currency, appreciated 0.5 percent to C$1.0043 perU.S. dollar at 5 p.m. Toronto time.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  OIL rosefor a second day in New York on speculation that a Federal Reserve pledge tokeep U.S. interest rates low will bolster economic growth and boost fuel demandin the world’s biggest crude consumer.$0$0Crude for March delivery rose as much as 84 cents to $100.24a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange and was at $100.21 at 2:16 p.m.Singapore time.$0$0 $0$0 $0$0Gold  jumped to itsstrongest in more than a month on Thursday after a promise by the U.S. FederalReserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years helped burnishthe metal's safe-haven appeal. $0$0Spot gold was hardly changed at $1,709.19 an ounce by 0036GMT after earlier hitting a high of $1,713.59 an ounce, its highest sincemid-December.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0

$0January 27th, 2012$0$0Currencies            EURUSD The dollar traded 0.1 percent from theleast in five weeks against the euro after the Federal Reserve extended itspledge to keep interest rates low until late 2014.$0$0The dollar traded at $1.3118 per euro as of 2:51 p.m. inTokyo from $1.3106 in New York yesterday, when it dropped to $1.3121, thelowest level since Dec. 21$0$0 $0$0USDCAD Canada’s dollar gained to the strongest in almostthree months after U.S. policy makers said their key interest rate will stay atalmost zero until at least late 2014, boosting the attraction of Canada’s 1percent rate.$0$0Canada’s currency, appreciated 0.5 percent to C$1.0043 perU.S. dollar at 5 p.m. Toronto time.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  OIL rosefor a second day in New York on speculation that a Federal Reserve pledge tokeep U.S. interest rates low will bolster economic growth and boost fuel demandin the world’s biggest crude consumer.$0$0Crude for March delivery rose as much as 84 cents to $100.24a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange and was at $100.21 at 2:16 p.m.Singapore time.$0$0 $0$0Gold  jumped to itsstrongest in more than a month on Thursday after a promise by the U.S. FederalReserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years helped burnishthe metal's safe-haven appeal. $0$0Spot gold was hardly changed at $1,709.19 an ounce by 0036GMT after earl r hitting a high of $1,713.59 an ounce, its highest sincemid-December.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0

$0 $0$0January 30th, 2012$0$0Currencies          EURUSD Theeuro declined against the dollar, snapping a five-day gain, before EuropeanUnion leaders meet in Brussels to discuss the region’s debt crisis.$0$0The euro slid 0.4 percent to $1.3169 as of 6:35 a.m. in London from theJan. 27 close in New York$0$0 $0$0USDJPY fell during the Friday session as the Dollar continues to weakenagainst most other currencies, the area just below 76.66 starts the supportlevel that the Bank of Japan has been defending.$0$0 $0$0Commodities Oil declined  beforea meeting of European Union leaders to discuss the region’s debt crisis, whichhas slowed the economy and threatened to curb fuel consumption.$0$0Crude for March delivery fell as much as 82 cents to $98.74 a barrel inelectronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold ticked lower on Monday after earlier rising to its highest in morethan seven weeks as investors awaited the outcome of Greece's debt deal talks. $0$0Gold hit a high of $1,739 an ounce, its strongest since December 8, onsafe-haven buying after data showed U.S. fourth-quarter economic growth wasweaker, however it found resistance at 1739.00 and pulled back to 1725.95 thelowest for today 7:39 GMT.$0$0 $0$0Equities  Asian stocks fell, witha regional benchmark index dropping from a three-month high, ahead of aEuropean summit on the region’s debt crisis.$0$0Nikkei 225 Stock Average slid 0.5 percent.$0$0Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index declined 0.9 percent.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0

$0 $0$0January 31st, 2012$0$0CurrenciesEUR/USD The dollar weakened against most of its major peers after Greek PrimeMinister Lucas Papademos said progress had been made in debt-swap talks withbondholders, snapping demand for a refuge from Europe’s fiscal crisis.$0$0The U.S. currency dropped 0.3 percent to $1.3184 per euro asof 6:36 a.m. in London$0$0USDJPY The greenback fell as much as 0.2 percent to 76.18yen, the lowest since Oct. 31, before trading at 76.30.$0$0USDCAD  Canada’sdollar fluctuated versus its U.S. counterpart and climbed against most of itsother major peers as sparring over a second bailout for Greece spurred demandfor safety.$0$0Canada’s dollar, was little changed at C$1.0015 per U.S.dollar at 5 p.m. Toronto time.$0$0 $0$0Commodities  OILgained as investors speculated that fuel demand will climb after industrialoutput rose more than forecast in Japan, the third-biggest crude consumer.$0$0Crude for March delivery gained as much as 79 cents to$99.57 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.$0$0 $0$0Gold : Gold ticked up on Tuesday after the euro recoupedsome losses, while bullion prices headed for their biggest monthly rise sinceAugust as lingering concerns about growth in the United States prompted buyingfrom investors. $0$0Gold added $7.05 an ounce to $1,735.69 by 0315 GMT, havinghit a low around $1,716 on Monday.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...gbpusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0

$0February 2nd, 2012$0$0Currencies          EUR/USD The17-nation euro held yesterday’s gain versus the greenback after GermanChancellor Angela Merkel said Europe must be united in protecting stability inthe currency.$0$0The dollar dropped 0.1 percent to $1.3178 per euro as of 6:37 a.m. inLondon from $1.3161 in New York yesterday when it slid 0.6 percent.$0$0 $0$0USD/JPY A gauge of volatility for the yen climbed to the highest thisyear amid speculation Japan will intervene in the foreign-exchange market.$0$0The Japanese currency traded at 76.12 per dollar, 1 percent from therecord high of 75.35 set on Oct. 31.$0$0 $0$0AUD/USD Australia’s dollar reached a five-month high after a reportshowed the nation’s trade surplus widened in December to A$1.71 billion ($1.83billion) from a revised A$1.34 billion the previous month.$0$0Australia’s dollar climbed 0.2 percent to $1.0726 after touching$1.0757, the most since Sept. 1.$0$0 $0$0Commodities Oil traded near the lowest in six weeks as U.S. crudestockpiles increased more than estimated and gasoline use fell to a 10-yearlow.$0$0Crude for March delivery was at $97.40 a barrel, down 21 cents, inelectronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange at 12:55 p.m. Singaporetime.$0$0 $0$0Gold advanced to the highest level in eight weeks, gaining alongsideequities and other commodities, as global manufacturing improved, weakening thedollar and boosting demand for alternative investments. $0$0Gold rallied as much as 0.5 percent to $1,751.97 an ounce, the mostexpensive since Dec. 8, and traded at $1,746.30 at 1:20 p.m. in Singapore.$0$0 $0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0$0 $0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...es/oil.jpg$0

$0February 3rd, 2012$0$0CurrenciesEUR/USD headed for a weekly decline against all of its 16 major peers as Greeceand its creditors struggle to reach an agreement on a debt swap.The euro waslittle changed at $1.3140 as of 2:40 p.m. in Tokyo from $1.3144 in New Yorkyesterday, set for a 0.6 percent weekly decline.$0$0USD/JPY traded within one yen of a postwar high versus thedollar, raising speculation the country will intervene to weaken it.The yentraded at 76.19 per dollar from 76.22. It rose to as high as 76.03 on Feb. 1,approaching the post-World War II record of 75.35 set on Oct. 31.$0$0AUD/USD fell from near five-month highs as Asian stocksdropped, curtailing a global advance in equities and reducing demand forriskier assets.Australia’s dollar declined 0.2 percent to $1.0691 fromyesterday, when it reached $1.0757, its strongest since Sept. 1.$0$0Commodities  Oiltraded near a six-week low before a report forecast to show the U.S. addedfewer jobs last month than in December.Crude for March delivery was at $96.56 abarrel, up 20 cents, in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchangeat 1:32 p.m. Singapore time. The contract fell 1.3 percent to $96.36 yesterday,the lowest since Dec. 19.$0$0Gold advanced to the highest level in eight weeks, gainingalongside equities and other commodities, as global manufacturing improved,weakening the dollar and boosting demand for alternative investments.  Gold rallied as much as 0.5 percent to$1,751.97 an ounce, the most expensive since Dec. 8, and traded at $1,746.30 at1:20 p.m. in Singapore.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...usdjpy.jpg$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0

$0February 7th, 2012  CurrenciesEUR/USD declined for a 2nd day before Greek PM Lucas Papademos share outdetails to the other 3 parties in regards to the details of measures to be heldon nation in order to control and solve the debt issue. The euro dropped 0.2%to $1.3107 as of 2:23 p.m. in Tokyo from the close in NY yesterday when it fell0.2%. It was little changed at 100.56 yen. Japan’s currency weakened 0.2percent to 76.73 per USD$0$0USD/JPY  The dollarwas little changed against the Japanese yen as traders consider whether Tokyowill intervene in currency markets$0$0The dollar bought 76.58 Japanese Yens, versus 76.62 JPY thatwas traded on  late Friday.$0$0AUD/USD gained against all of its 16 major counterpartsafter the Central Bank maintained the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%.Forecasts expect a cut of 4%.$0$0 The Australian dollaradvanced 0.6 percent to $1.0792 and touched $1.0811, $0$0the   strongest sinceAug. 2.$0$0Commodities  Oiltraded near a two-day low in NY on speculation that fuel demand may drop asEurope faces  a serious debt issue andcrisis influence the market on both US and Europe, as stockpiles increase inthe U.S., the biggest crude consumer.$0$0Crude for March delivery was at $96.82 a barrel, down 9cents, in electronic trading on NYMEX at 4:30 p.m. Sydney time. The contractyesterday fell 93 cents to $96.91, the lowest settlement since Feb. 2. Pricesare down 2 % this year$0$0Gold started the week under pressure as another weekendpasses with no resolution of the Greek crisis, sapping risk appetite andboosting the dollar. It seems like the big sticking point might not be the PSIdeal after all, but troika concerns about the pace of Greek reforms. Just so there'sno question about how Greek workers feel about additional austerity, the twolargest unions — which account for nearly half of the entire workforce ofGreece — have a strike planned for Tuesday (today).$0$0Spot gold edged up 0.1 per cent to $1,721.13 an ounce by0311 GMT, after touching a 1-1/2-week low of $1,711.29 in the previous session.$0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...eurusd.jpg$0$0 $0$0http://blog.acfx.com/wp-content/upl...s/gold.jpg$0