Daily Video Recaphttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/Fundamental Analysishttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7Risk Appetite on Greece, FOMC Holds to "Extended Period" Languagehttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-16.htmlToday’s trading saw the greenback slide against the Euro, Pound and higher-yielders as there was some optimism around Greece as European finance ministers pledged to help if its austerity measures fail. Most of the rally occurred prior to the FOMC announcement, but the greenback was slightly weaker after the Fed as well as the Fed reaffirmed its commitment to keeping rates low for an extended period, while upgrading its assessment of the economy.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-16.htmlChina & Moody's Sink Risk Appetitehttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-15.v02.htmlRisk aversion ruled today’s markets as we had some sharp words from China’s Premier regarding the yuan and China’s currency policy. The comments increased the chance of a trade war between the two countries which sent traders looking for safe haven in the Dollar and Yen. Moody’s warnings about the UK and US AAA credit rating was another factor weakening risk sentiment.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:42:30 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-15.v02.htmlEuro Breaks Resistance on Data, News About Fed's Yellenhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-15.htmlThe Euro rallied above 1.3735 for the first time in four-weeks as the worries about Greece receded to end the week, the Euro-zone posted stronger than expected production data, and there was news that San Fransisco Fed President Yellen is set to become the next vice chairman of the Fed. The US meanwhile posted better than expected retail sales but a weaker reading on consumer confidence. The Canadian Dollar meanwhile rose following a strong employment report.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:09:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-15.htmlDollar Weaker Slightly Following Trade and Jobs Datahttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-12.htmlThe dollar weakened slightly against the Euro and others after US data painted a mixed picture of the economic recovery. The trade deficit shrank but exports and imports both fell, while jobless claims showed a second week of declines. Trading was mostly choppy, with major pairs staying well within their recent well-worn ranges.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:13:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-12.htmlChinese Data Helps Spur Risk Appetitehttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-11.htmlPositive data from China and a strong bond sale by Portugal helped increase risk appetite and boost the Euro against its rivals, while a weak manufacturing report hurt the Pound. Higher yielders were up for the day, with the Yen sliding as a result.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:57:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-11.htmlMoody's and Fitch Issue Warnings on UK and Europe Increasing Risk Aversionhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-10.htmlThe Pound slid overnight as Moody’s said UK banks could suffer further write downs and Fitch warned that the UK sovereign credit profile deteriorated. The Euro was pressured by Fitch’s warnings on Portugal and Greece, and with commodities and equities down the greenback and Yen strengthened. Commodity currencies did however get a bounce in the NY morning session.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:25:28 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-10.htmlOvernight Risk Appetite Gives Way in NY Tradinghttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-09.htmlOvernight higher-yielders and growth linked currencies including the Aussie, Kiwi and Euro rose against the Dollar and Yen as equities were higher in Asia and Europe following the better than expected jobs reading in the US on Friday. Also, French President Sarkozy gave the markets some reassurance that EU nations would come to the aid of Greece following its austerity measures announced last week. In NY trading the Euro and Pound gave up their earlier gains as US stocks were flat giving aTue, 09 Mar 2010 01:44:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-09.htmlLess Jobs Lost Than Expected, Risk Appetite Favors Higher Yieldershttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-08.htmlWith the US economy losing less jobs in February (-36K) than expected, and the unemployment rate remaining at 9.7%, the forex market showed risk appetite helping to boost higher yielders and commodity/growth linked currencies like the Australian Dollar. The Yen, reclaiming its mantle as top funding currency of carry trade slid during the day.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:30:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-08.htmlGreenback Strengthens; ECB and BOE Lack Surpriseshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-03.htmlThe ECB, while extending some stimulus measures in its interest rate meeting, also took some small steps to tighten monetary policy. The Euro was pressured as a positive report on weekly jobless claims contrasted with the fiscal problems in the Euro-zone. Also we had a downgrade of Deutsche Bank, a negative for the Euro. The BOE did not expand its quantitative easing policy, and the Pound gave up overnight gains in NY trading on general greenback strength.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:56:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-03.htmlRBA Hikes Rates, BOC Sounds Hawkish Tonehttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-02.htmlThe Australian Dollar rallied in today’s session following a hike of 25 basis points from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Canadian Dollar extended gains following an upgrade in assessment of the economy and firmer inflation expectations. The Euro rallied vs the Dollar following a test of 1.3450 as Greece plans to lay out more budget cuts to get its fiscal house in order.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:09:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-02.htmlPound Plunges on Political Uncertaintyhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-01.htmlThe Pound plunged today as a result of polls showing the probability of a hung Parliament in the UK which would make it difficult for the government to agree on measures to cut the ballooning budget deficits. The Euro slid as well. However positive news from the US on consumer spending and manufacturing gave the Dollar a boost against the Yen and helped buoy higher yielders. A strong GDP release from Canada helped the Canadian Dollar surge vs. its rivals.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:14:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-03-01.htmlEuro Gets a Boost from News of Germany Buying Greek Bondshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-26.htmlThere was a bit of risk appetite in the markets on Friday as there was some positive data out of Japan and Australia to get things started and news that Germany may come to the rescue of Greece by helping purchase its bonds. That gave the Euro and other higher-yielders a bounce. The Pound remained pressured by the chance of a double dip recession while the greenback was weaker against the Yen.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:03:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-26.htmlChoppy Trading as Bernanke Says Rates to Remain Lowhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-24.htmlThe Dollar was weaker overnight as it consolidated its gains from yesterday’s session. Risk appetite rose briefly in NY morning trading as Bernanke testimony to Congress showed that the Fed will continue to prop up the recovery with low interest rates. However, the Dollar managed to pair its NY session losses vs. the Euro and other in afternoon NY trading.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:20:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-24.html Risk Aversion Abounds as GER Business and US Cons. Conf. Declines http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-23.htmlA decline in German business confidence and a sharp drop in US consumer confidence in February caused currency markets to move towards the safety of the Yen and US Dollar in today’s trading. Comments from BOE Governor Mervyn King about the headwinds faced by the UK economy from a stalled Euro-zone recovery hurt the Pound.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:26:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-23.htmlEuro Dips on Continued Greece Uncertainty, Dollar Slides vs Yenhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-22.v02.htmlThe Euro slid against the Dollar and Yen as German Finance Minister spokesperson denied reports that an aid package was agreed upon over the weekend. There wasn’t much in terms of fundamental reports and the Dollar gave back some of its steeper gains vs the Yen on comments from SF Fed President Yellen who said interest rates should remain low to support the economy. The Pound and commodity currencies, such as the Aussie traded with tight ranges while the Canadian Dollar retreated following aMon, 22 Feb 2010 21:08:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-22.v02.htmlRisk Appetite Helps Higher Yielders Rally vs Greenbackhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-22.html    Following a move in favor of the greenback in late Thursday trading as a result of the Fed raising its discount rate, higher yielders and commodity currencies managed to pare some of those losses in Friday’s NY session as traders believed the Us economy is healthy enough for the Fed to begin withdrawing its massive monetary stimulus.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:39:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-22.htmlVolatile NY Session as Risk Sentiment See-Sawshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-18.htmlThe Dollar and Yen gained overnight as commodity prices declined and the BOJ strucl a slightly hawkish tone. That was followed by a weak US jobless claims report but a strong regional manufacturing survey which caused the NY morning session to be choppy. Key support and resistance levesl held in teh majors however heading into the end of the week. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:38:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-18.htmlDollar Strengthens on Positive Fundamental Newshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-17.htmlThe US Dollar rose against the Euro and Yen in today’s trading as positive fundamental data including better than expected housing starts and industrial production increased speculation that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy sooner than previously anticipated.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:29:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-17.htmlRisk Sentiment Returns, Higher-Yielders Jumphttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-16.htmlA rally in commodity prices extended to global equities with NY indexes up more than 1% by mid-NY trading. Aussie, Kiwi and Loonie move past key levels. Greece-pressured Euro gains as well. We look at UK CPI data, German ZEW Economic Sentiment, and US Empire State Manufacturing Index.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:04:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-16.htmlEuro Slids on Weak GDP, China Chills Risk Appetitehttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-15.htmlMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:18:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-15.htmlDaily Video Recaphttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-11.v02.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 20:59:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-11.v02.htmlDaily Video Recap: Euro and Pound Slump, Bernanke Boosts Dollarhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-11.htmlSpeculation that European Union officials will meet on Thursday to discuss some kind of aid package for Greece helped to boost the Euro in today’s trading as well as give an overall benefit to risk appetite. Equities and commodity prices were higher leading to a rally in commodity-linked currencies like the Aussie and Kiwi.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:31:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-11.htmlDaily Video Recap: Speculation of Greece Bailout Boosts Euro and Risk Sentimenthttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-10.htmlSpeculation that European Union officials will meet on Thursday to discuss some kind of aid package for Greece helped to boost the Euro in today’s trading as well as give an overall benefit to risk appetite. Equities and commodity prices were higher leading to a rally in commodity-linked currencies like the Aussie and Kiwi.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:33:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-10.htmlDaily Video Recap: Quiet Start to the Weekhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-09.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 01:03:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-09.htmlDaily Video Recap: Non-farm Payroll Report Brushed Off as Traders Focus on Euro-zone Debt Troubleshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-08.htmlMon, 08 Feb 2010 03:28:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-08.htmlDaily Video Recap: Euro in Meltdown as Dollar and Yen Gain on Risk Aversionhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-05.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 01:22:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-05.htmlDaily Video Recap: Greenback Bolstered by Jobs Datahttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-04.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 01:47:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-04.htmlDaily Video Recap: Aussie Slides on RBA Decision, Greenback Eases vs Rivalshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-03.htmlWed, 03 Feb 2010 01:06:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-03.htmlDaily Video Recap: Euro Continues Sliding, US Posts Strong 4Q GDPhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-01.htmlMon, 01 Feb 2010 02:28:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-02-01.htmlDaily Video Recap: Dissecting the FOMC Statementhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-28.htmlThu, 28 Jan 2010 01:12:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-28.htmlDaily Video Recap: Dollar and Yen Gain on Risk Aversion as China Curbs Lendinghttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-27.htmlWed, 27 Jan 2010 01:26:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-27.htmlDaily Video Recap: Pound Stronger in Otherwise Slow Tradinghttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-26.htmlTue, 26 Jan 2010 01:22:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-26.htmlPound and Loonie Pressured by Weak Retail Sales Datahttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-24.htmlSun, 24 Jan 2010 22:28:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-24.htmlYen Gains Sharply Following New Proposed US Bank Regulationshttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-22.htmlFri, 22 Jan 2010 01:37:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-22.htmlVideo Market Recap: Greenback and Yen Rise on Risk Aversionhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-21.htmlThu, 21 Jan 2010 01:43:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-21.htmlDaily Video Recap: Euro Slides on ZEW, Greece; Pound Climbs on CPIhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-20.htmlWed, 20 Jan 2010 01:48:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-20.htmlDaily Video Technical Update (1/13/09) EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USDhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-14.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 01:39:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-14.htmlRisk Aversion Returns on Alcoa Earnings, China Central Bankhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-12.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 22:09:49 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-12.htmlPositive Chinese Data Boosts Risk Appetite, Weakening Dollarhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-11.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 22:57:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-11.htmlDollar Sags Following Disappointing Jobs Reporthttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-10.htmlSun, 10 Jan 2010 22:13:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/trading@cmsfx.com (CMS Forex)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/daily-video-recap/2010-01-10.html