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The Week Ahead – Week of May 7, 2012

Volatility in US Treasuries is at its lowest level since 2007, so too is volatility in the FX options market for short-term EURUSD products and the Vix has fallen sharply since peaking in autumn 2011.

By Kathleen Brooks | May 04 | Forex.com

Weekly Summary on USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, MXN and RMB

The USD begins the week near the middle of its recent well‐worn ranges against most of its major counterparts. While declining stocks, mixed economic data and renewed concerns over global economic growth are providing "safe‐haven" support, the demand is being largely offset by increased speculation that the Fed will pursue further monetary easing.

Apr 30 | Union Bank of California

Weekly Summary on USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, NZD and RMB

Some interesting US data releases are onthe calendar this week. On Wednesday, ChairmanBen Bernanke will mark the end of the two‐dayFOMC meeting by holding a press conference. Thestatement is expected to be in line with the softrhetoric seen from Bernanke since the lastmeeting, which has been further supported by theweak March jobs report.

Apr 23 | Union Bank of California

Weekly Summary on USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, MXN and RMB

The USD begins the day stronger against nearly all of its major counterparts other than the JPY as investors' appetite for risk wanes. Stocks and commodities dropped early with concerns that the ongoing European debt crisis will weigh on global growth, but encouraging US data has offset the negative sentiment.

Apr 16 | Union Bank of California

Daily Summary on USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD and NZD

v USD gained against the majority of its counterparts overnight as debt and growth concerns spur on risk aversion; v EUR pushed back towards the lower end of its recent ranges as yields on Spanish and Italian debt jump to the highest levels since late November; key resistance remains at 1.3004.

Apr 10 | Union Bank of California

Weekly Summary on USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, MXN and RMB

The USD begins the week mixed as global equities take an early hit after last Friday's disappointing labor market data. Nonfarm payrolls fell far short of expectations at +120k for March, the lowest in five months, versus expectations of 205k.

Apr 09 | Union Bank of California

03.30.12 - Market Intelligence Briefing - Weekly Recap

FX Times Weekly Fundamental Video

By Nick Nasad | Mar 31 | FX Times

The Week Ahead--Week of April 1, 2012

FOMC minutes and US labor market in focus - More QE for the UK - Spain and other sovereign concerns - RBA to hold for now - Market Moves

By Eric Viloria | Mar 30 | Forex.com

Weekly Summary on USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, MXN and RMB

The USD begins the week lower against a number of its major counterparts as investors take dovish commentary from Chairman Bernanke as a signal that the FED favors further measures to stimulate the economy.

Mar 27 | Union Bank of California

GBP/USD Weekly Fundamental Analysis March 16-24, 2012, Forecast

While the ranges are wider (and so should stops be), the lines are rather distinctive, especially towards the borders of the long term wide range. This pair makes for good trades, with the new austerity program implemented in the UK, the GBP is moving more on Fundamentals now.

Mar 18 | FXEmpire

The Week Ahead--Week of March 18, 2012

Shift in FX drivers may provide support for the USD - Budget D-day for Osborne - The ECB's tough talk

By Eric Viloria | Mar 16 | Forex.com

The Week Ahead - What Now for the Euro?

The debt deal agreed by Greece and its private sector bond holders to wipe EUR 100 billion from its enormous debt pile was an historic move: the largest sovereign debt restructuring in history. This is the latest piece of the jigsaw to try and solve the sovereign debt crisis, but the market’s response suggests that the saga does not end here.

By Kathleen Brooks | Mar 09 | Forex.com