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Getting technical
Traders may look for cryptic clues on short-term market moves from technical analysis, says Aline van Duyn
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Vietnam devalues currency by more than 5%
Hanoi is set to intervene in the long-term slide of the dong, announcing that it will also raise interest rates and request big exporters to sell foreign exchange to the central bank
German Ifo survey supports euro
The euro climbed against the pound on Tuesday after German business morale improved, lifting hopes of a steady eurozone recovery
Worried nations try to cool hot money
Move to curb foreign inflows via American Depositary Receipts loophole puts Asian currencies under pressure amid speculation about copycat action in the region
Asia currencies fall on capital control fears
Fresh concerns about the imposition of capital controls by Asian countries have triggered falls in a number of currencies against the dollar, with senior officials in India, Indonesia and Thailand speaking publicly about the possibility
Forex bankers alarmed by clearing plans
Bankers fear new systemic risk if companies face higher costs for hedges under centralised clearing and potentially be required to post extra collateral
Capital control fears rattle rupiah
The rupiah dropped sharply on Wednesday on speculation that Indonesia was preparing to implement capital controls to limit the appreciation of the currency and support the export sector
Inflation jumps as fall in fuel price slows
Inflation jumped in October as last year’s steep fall in petrol prices dropped out of the annual comparison, ending more than a year of persistently falling inflation
Short View: Dollar carry trade
Leverage is down, but a lack of leverage in markets does not mean there will be a lack of volatility, writes Aline van Duyn
Dollar relapse pushes gold to new peak
Global Markets Overview: The price of gold hit another record as the dollar resumed its downward trend, helping a number of stock markets to claim fresh highs for 2009
Renminbi sparks strong views
Speculation is mounting about whether and when the Chinese currency will be allowed to strengthen
