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• FX: QE3 for the US? Any Hope for EZ?
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/29/2011 5:16:02 PM ET
  U.S. economic data was better than expected but as a safe haven currency, stronger consumer confidence drove the dollar lower against everything except for the Japanese
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• FX: Consumers More Optimistic but Concerns About Europe Remain
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/29/2011 10:26:32 AM ET
  According to the latest U.S. consumer confidence numbers, Americans are feeling more optimistic this month which explains why they have grown more willing to spend. Every single one of the major consumer sentiment
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• Euro Blows Past 1.3400 Post Italian Auction
  Written by Boris Schlossberg
  Last updated 11/29/2011 6:01:03 AM ET
  Risk FX exploded higher today with EUR/USD taking out the 1.3400 handle in mid morning European trade on investor enthusiasm over the Italian auction despite the fact that Italy had to pay some of the highest rates in more than a decade in order to sell its bonds. Italy sold more than 8 Billion euros in 3, 8 and 10 year bonds with rates ranging from 7.28% to 7.97%. The 7.97% yield on its 3 year bonds was the highest rate since 1997. Nevertheless, Italy avoided crossing the key 8% barrier and was able sell the full allotment with bid to cover ratio of 1.5.
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• Euro Stays Afloat on Skewed Positioning
  Written by Boris Schlossberg
  Last updated 11/29/2011 3:34:19 AM ET
  Despite weaker equity prices and threat of potential warning from S&P on France the EUR/USD remained bid in Asian and early European trade today holding well above the 1.3300 level. The pair was able to shake off more bad news from ratings agencies including another downgrade of Italy by Egan-Jones to BB status. In addition the French newspaper La Tribune reported that S&P was 10 days away from warning that it may place France's AAA rating on negative outlook.
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• EUR/CHF to Face Resistance at 1.2409?
  Written by Bradley Gareiss
  Last updated 11/28/2011 8:39:26 PM ET
  A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the EUR/CHF.
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• EUR: Early Gains Cut Short by Downgrade
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/28/2011 7:11:19 PM ET
  Early gains and optimism in the euro faded quickly as investors realized that there is very little substance to the speculation that progress is being made
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• Dear Euro Bulls, We Need Substance and Not Speculation
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/28/2011 9:13:23 AM ET
  The new trading week has started with a bang thanks to record breaking sales on Black Friday and tons of speculation that Europe is at the cusp of providing themselves with new support or receiving external aid from the
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• Euro Rallies Despite Lack of Progress on Policy Front
  Written by Boris Schlossberg
  Last updated 11/28/2011 4:25:42 AM ET
  High beta currencies spiked higher on the first trading day of the week initially boosted by a report in Italian newspaper La Stampa that the IMF was working on a 600 Billion euro loan to Italy. The report was later denied by an IMF spokesman but risk currencies held on to their gains nevertheless as global equity markets remained bid on news of strong Black Friday sales in the US.
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• Euro Spikes Higher on Hope of IMF Rescue Plan
  Written by Boris Schlossberg
  Last updated 11/27/2011 7:24:11 PM ET
  Risk currencies exploded higher at the start of early Asian trade as talk of EU stability pact and possible 600 Billion euro IMF infusion into Italy along with strong Black Friday sales in US revived investor sentiment after last week’s massive market selloff. The EUR/USD gaped higher rising to 1.3340 at the start of the Asian session while AUD/USD rose to .9850 before taking a small profit taking pause.
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• Review: Trading Psychology and Drawdowns
  Written by Bradley Gareiss
  Last updated 11/25/2011 7:16:06 PM ET
  Why is psychology the most important aspect of trading how to stay in the right frame of mind.
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• Downgrades Kill the Euro with More to Come
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/25/2011 2:37:22 PM ET
  Thin liquidity has meant quite a bit of volatility for the EUR/USD today. The euro fell steeply during the European trading session, recovered during the first half of the shortened North American only to plunge near the close following news that S&P downgraded Belgium.
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• EUR Hits New 7 Wk Lows, December Forex Seasonality
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/25/2011 9:28:45 AM ET
  Another abysmal bond auction in Europe has driven the euro to a fresh 7 week low against the U.S. dollar. This morning, Italy sold six month bills at a record yield of 6.5 percent and zero coupon bonds at an average yield
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• 5 Things Forex Traders can be Thankful for
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/24/2011 11:16:32 AM ET
  U.S. markets are closed for Thanksgiving with traders off enjoying some much needed rest, relaxation and quality time with their families.
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• Trading with a Flexible Mindset
  Written by Bradley Gareiss
  Last updated 11/23/2011 8:42:43 PM ET
  Don't let your opinions get in the way of your analysis.
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• EUR: Collapses as Sovereign Yields Soar
  Written by Kathy Lien
  Last updated 11/23/2011 6:04:47 PM ET
  It may not be a very happy holiday for traders who have been in the office today witnessing the bloodbath in currencies and equities. The EUR/USD plunged more than 1 percent to trade at its lowest levels in 6 weeks
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