Day: May 11, 2017

Yen is the Weakest Currency in the World over the Past Month

From March 10 through April 11, the Japanese yen was the strongest currency in the world.  It appreciated 4.7% against the dollar.  Among the majors, sterling came in second place with a 2.7% gain.  Among emerging market currencies, the yen edged past the Mexican peso’s 4.4% rise.   That was then.  This is now. Since April 11, …

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Canadian and New Zealand Dollars Get Whacked, While Greenback Consolidates

Canadian and New Zealand Dollars Get Whacked, While Greenback Consolidates – Marc to Market Edit The US dollar has been mostly confined to about a 30 pip range against the euro and yen in Asia and the European morning.  Sterling is under a little pressure after a series of poor data, including larger than expected falls …

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