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The Greenback is on a bumpy ride in a day clear from details

Published 09/20/2010, 01:10 PM
Updated 09/20/2010, 01:12 PM
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Currencies markets witness high volatility and especially the U.S Dollar in a day clear of any economic releases by the U.S economy, yet investors are anxious and patiently anticipate tomorrows FOMC meeting regarding the rate decision.

Starting with the Sterling Pound as it fell early in the session versus the Greenback as a result of U.K data showing that Major Banks Mortgage Approvals dropped during August to reach a 16 months low.

The recent drop in U.S dollar was blamed on suspicions that suggested that the Fed will announce further easing measures in the FOMC meeting tomorrow, and today those suspicions faded hence we see the Greenback climb back again. As for the Imperial Yen it witnessed stable performance as the country enjoyed the holiday referred to as "Respect for the aged day".

The Dollar index which measures the USD's performance versus six major currencies swung in today's session where it currently reads its own opening level for the day of 81.25 recording its highest level at 81.50 and its lowest at 81.05. Gold prices climbed reaching $1283.45 per ounce which a historic record from the opening price of $1276.45. Oil slightly climbed reaching $74.89 from opening level of $73.75 per ounce.

The Euro/Dollar pair climbed up to this moment to trade above the opening level of $1.3060 at $1.3070 recording an intraday high at $1.3121 and a low at $1.3027, while it is heading for resistance at $1.3115 and support remains at $1.3060.

The "Royal Pair" Sterling/Dollar fell to trade below the opening level of $1.5651 at $1.5554 recording a high at $1.5684 and a low at $1.5547. By this the pair broke the $1.5560 support levels turning it to resistance felling to the next support level at $1.5500 and following $00.

Finally the Dollar/Yen pair settled in today's trading to trade slightly above the opening level of ¥85.73 at ¥85.75 recording a high at ¥85.80 and a low at ¥85.48, the pairs resistance remains at ¥86.25 while support is standing tall at ¥85.20

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