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15 Jul 2013
Session Recap: Dollar firmer to start the week
FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The dollar is firmer against the majors to start the week, particularly against the yen. EUR/USD gave up ground although it continues to trade within its recent tight range around 1.3000/1.3050.
Meanwhile, the GBP/USD fell back below 1.5100 and USD/JPY managed to rise back above 100.00 regardless the Japan holiday. USD/CHF consolidates above 0.9500 while commodity currencies trade a touch weaker after Chinese GDP came in line with expectations.
Main Headlines in Europe:
Spanish socialists call for Rajoy’s resignation
Switzerland: Producer and Import Prices grow 0.1% in June
Flash: What’s the sentiment around the EUR/USD today? – Commerzbank and UBS
ECB’s Hansson: Conditionality on ECB’s forward guidance is important
Greece submerged in protests ahead of vote on new cuts
Meanwhile, the GBP/USD fell back below 1.5100 and USD/JPY managed to rise back above 100.00 regardless the Japan holiday. USD/CHF consolidates above 0.9500 while commodity currencies trade a touch weaker after Chinese GDP came in line with expectations.
Main Headlines in Europe:
Spanish socialists call for Rajoy’s resignation
Switzerland: Producer and Import Prices grow 0.1% in June
Flash: What’s the sentiment around the EUR/USD today? – Commerzbank and UBS
ECB’s Hansson: Conditionality on ECB’s forward guidance is important
Greece submerged in protests ahead of vote on new cuts