Steve Barrow

Pound Declines Fourth Week Versus Euro as German Sentiment Rises

The pound declined for a fourth week against the euro as an improvement in German business confidence and speculation the Bank of England will boost stimulus sapped demand for the U.K. currency.

Pound Falls Fourth Day Against Dollar Before Inflation Report

The pound weakened for a fourth day against the dollar on speculation investors cut their holdings of the U.K. currency before the Bank of England presents its updated inflation forecasts tomorrow.

Pound Advances Versus Euro as U.K. Economic Sentiment Improves

The pound strengthened against the euro after a U.K. business lobby said company sentiment has improved, increasing speculation the economy will outperform that of the single-currency region.

Sell New Zealand's Dollar Versus Japan's Yen, Standard Bank's Barrow Says

Investors should sell the New Zealand dollar against the yen and bet the currency will decline to 59.80, according toStandard Bank Plc.

Standard Bank's Barrow Says Sell New Zealand's Dollar Versus U.S. Dollar

Standard Bank Plc advised investors to sell the New Zealand dollar against the U.S. dollar, estimating the so-called kiwi will weaken to 68.20 U.S. cents.

Standard Bank's Barrow Advises Investors to Purchase Dollars Against Yen

Investors should buy the dollar against the yen, speculating the U.S. currency will appreciate to 83.40 yen, Standard Bank Plc said.

Standard Bank Says Buy Euro Versus Yen, U.S. Dollar Against Norway's Krone

Standard Bank Plc advised buying the euro against the yen and the Australian dollar, and also recommended purchasing the U.S. Dollar versus Norway’s krone.

U.S. Payrolls Data May Curb Post-Fed Dollar Declines, Standard Bank Says

U.S. jobs data tomorrow may show an increase in payrolls, stemming the dollar’s declines, after the Federal Reserve indicated yesterday its asset purchases will depend on how the economy performs, Standard Bank Plc said.

Dollar Weakens Versus Euro, Yen as Investors Weigh Likelihood of More QE

The dollar weakened against the euro and the yen slid versus most of its major peers as investors mulled whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will announce further monetary stimulus for the economy tomorrow.

Euro Weakens Before Finance Ministers Meeting; Kiwi Slides on Retail Sales

The euro dropped versus most of its major counterparts on speculation a meeting of European finance ministers will struggle to bridge differences over conditions for expanding the region’s bailout fund.

"As far as the IMF is concerned, we know that Japanese policy is not putting too many noses out of joint at the international organizations."

- Steve Barrow on May 30, 2013

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