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Trichet: Econ Slowdown To Be Protracted
ECB President Jean−Claude Trichet Thursday warned of a protracted economic slowdown while outlining the thinking behind the central bank's largest−ever interest rate cut. Inflation risks are diminishing and monetary data are also slowing significantly, he said, adding that sluggish domestic demand in the 15−nation euro area would be persistent.
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BoE Cuts Bank Rate To 2.0% From 3.0%
The Bank of England slashed the U.K. Bank rate Thursday by 100 basis points to 2.0% in a dramatic attempt to buoy up the ailing U.K. economy. The last time the BOE's key rate was cut to this level was in October 1939.
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Euro Extends Gains To $1.2800 As Market Digests ECB Mtg
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 17:08 GMT
UPDATE 3-BoE cuts rates to 2 pct, says more action needed
Thomson Financial News | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 17:06 GMT
UPDATE 5-ECB makes record rate cut but dodges talk of more
Thomson Financial News | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 16:10 GMT
4th UPDATE: Trichet: Econ Slowdown To Be Protracted
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 15:27 GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-Trichet comments after ECB rate decision
Thomson Financial News | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 15:15 GMT
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Forex Markets Steady after Rate Cuts from ECB and BoE by ActionForex.com
The forex markets remain rather steady after massive rate cuts from ECB and BoE. Dollar index climbs to 87.68 earlier today but fails to sustain gain and retreats in early US session. Euro remains mixed despite the largest than expected rate cut from ECB, with EUR/USD recovering from earlier dip. Sterling recovers mildly but remains generally pressured across the board. Though, stocks's lower open might give risk aversion and the Japanese yen a mild boost.
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EUR/USD (Dec 04 at 19:30 GMT)
1.2792/94 (0.60%)
H 1.2848 L 1.2547
| S3 | S2 | S1 | R1 | R2 | R3 |
| 1.2731 | 1.2759 | 1.2786 | 1.2842 | 1.2869 | 1.2897 |
| [?]Trend Index | [?]OB/OS Index |
| Bullish | Neutral |
| Data updated on Dec 04 at 19:24 (15-minute timeframe) | |
All about GBP/USD
UPDATE 3-BoE cuts rates to 2 pct, says more action needed
Thomson Financial News | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 17:06 GMT
UPDATE: Euro Down Vs Dlr, Gaining Momentum On ECB Remarks
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 15:09 GMT
UPDATE 2-BoE cuts rates to 2 pct, says more action needed
Thomson Financial News | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 13:46 GMT
Dollar Up Vs Euro, Pound After Central Banks Slash Rates
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 13:28 GMT
2nd UPDATE: Bank Of England Cuts Bank Rate To 2.0% From 3.0%
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 13:17 GMT
GBP/USD (Dec 04 at 19:29 GMT)
1.4750/55 (-0.21%)
H 1.48144 L 1.44656
| S3 | S2 | S1 | R1 | R2 | R3 |
| 1.4666 | 1.4698 | 1.4730 | 1.4794 | 1.4826 | 1.4858 |
| [?]Trend Index | [?]OB/OS Index |
| Strongly Bullish | Neutral |
| Data updated on Dec 04 at 19:25 (15-minute timeframe) | |
All about the EUR/USD
Euro Extends Gains To $1.2800 As Market Digests ECB Mtg
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 17:08 GMT
Euro At Intraday High Vs Dlr In Thin Trade; Stks Briefly Up
Dow Jones | Thu, Dec 4 2008, 16:17 GMT
Real-Time Economic Calendar
| Date (GMT) | Country | Event | Actual | Cons. | Previous | |
| Dec 4 | 13:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims (Nov 29) | 4087K | 3962K | |
| 15:00 | US | Factory Orders (Oct) | -5.1% | -4.0% | -2.5% | |
| 15:00 | CA | Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (Nov) | 40.2 | 50.5 | 52.2 | |
| 16:15 | US | Fed's Bernanke Speech | ||||
| Dec 5 | 05:30 | AU | Foreign Reserves (Nov) | 44.889B | ||
| 11:00 | DE | Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) (Oct) | -11.2% | -2.7% | ||
| 11:00 | DE | Factory Orders s.a. (MoM) (Oct) | 0.4% | -8.0% | ||
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