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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 04-11-13, 08:51

Krw Decline capped by Demand from Exporters -Dealers

KRW was quoted at 1,062.0 against the dollar as of 0205 GMT, compared with Friday's domestic closing level of 1,060.7.
Exporters continue to sell dollars to convert their contract payments into the local currency, offering firm support for the won. Investors are also reluctant to place aggressive bets before the release of the U.S. October employment report and third-quarter gross domestic product data later this week.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 05-11-13, 05:30

U.S. Dollar Advances To 4-day High Against Canadian Dollar

The U.S. dollar strengthened against its Canadian unit in Asian deals on Tuesday.
The greenback hit a 4-day high of 1.0431 against the loonie, up from an early low of 1.0416. The next possible resistance for the greenback-loonie pair lies around the 1.05 zone. At yesterday's close, the pair was worth 1.0423.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 06-11-13, 06:33

Australia Has A$284 Million Trade Deficit

Australia saw a merchandise trade deficit of A$284 million in September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
That beat forecasts for a shortfall of A$500 million following the revised 693 million deficit in August (originally A$815 million).
Exports were roughly flat on month at A$27.309 billion, up marginally from A$27.185 billion in the previous month.
Imports dipped 1.0 percent to A$27.593 billion, down from A$27.878 billion a month earlier.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 07-11-13, 08:08

Taiwan Will Allow Chinese Companies to Issue Yuan Bonds by the End of This Year

China Development Bank (CDB) expected to issue the first such bonds, a local newspaper reported on Thursday, citing Taiwan's top financial regulator William Tseng.
CDB has received a quota to sell between 4 billion and 6 billion yuan in bonds, and the total amount for such bonds in Taiwan this year will exceed 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion), the Commercial Times added, citing unidentified sources.
The move is the latest sign that Taiwan is aiming to become an offshore yuan center to tap the Chinese currency's globalization.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 08-11-13, 06:21

Australian Dollar Ticks Up After China Trade Data

The Australian dollar inched higher against its major counterparts after a report showed that China's trade balance nearly doubled to reach $31.1 billion in September from $15.1 billion surplus in the previous month. Economists had expected a $24.8 billion surplus.
The Australian dollar was trading at 1.1362 against the New Zealand dollar and 1.4146 against the euro immediately following the report, up from previous lows of 1.1331 and 1.4216, respectively. The aussie also climbed to 93.11 against the yen and 0.9481 against the greenback from previous lows of 92.60 and 0.9431, respectively.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 11-11-13, 08:36

Swiss Franc At 4-day Lows Against Euro, Pound

The Swiss franc slipped against the euro and the British pound in Asian deals on Monday.
The franc fell to 4-day lows of 1.4776 against the pound and 1.2323 against the euro, compared to last week's closing quotes of 1.4752 and 1.2313, respectively. The next probable downside target for the franc is seen around 1.49 against the pound and 1.24 against the euro.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 12-11-13, 07:00

South Korea Export Prices -1.9% In October

South Korea's export price index was down 1.9 percent in October compared to the previous month, the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday. That follows the 2.4 percent contraction in September.
On a yearly basis, export prices dropped 4.6 percent after shedding 4.7 percent in the previous month.
Import prices dropped 2.4 percent on month and 7.3 percent on year after losing 2.3 percent on month and 8.1 percent on year in September.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 14-11-13, 08:15

Yen Weakens Ahead Of Japan Final Industrial Production

Japan's final industrial production data for September is due on Thursday's Asian session at 11:30 pm ET. Ahead of the data, the yen slipped against other major currencies.
The yen traded at 99.67 against the greenback, 159.78 against the pound, 108.91 against the franc and 134.23 against the euro around at 11:25 pm ET.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 15-11-13, 08:58

Kiwi up 0.5 Pct

The New Zealand dollar caught its breath at $0.8283 after a volatile week saw it as low as $0.8166 and as high as $0.8355. It was still on course for a 0.5 percent gain since Monday.
Support was seen at $0.8230 and then $0.8200 with resistance at $0.8300 before $0.8360.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 16-11-13, 09:44

Speculators Add Long Dollar Bets in Latest Week, Hit Two-Month High

Speculative bets favored the U.S. dollar in the latest week, posting their highest long position in two months, according to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on Friday.
The value of the dollar's net longs totaled $14.46 billion in the week ended Nov. 12, up from a long position of $7.02 billion in the week ended Nov. 5. Speculators were long for a second straight week and the latest week showed the contract total at its largest since the week of Sept. 10.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 18-11-13, 08:23

China House Prices Rise In October

House prices in all Chinese cities except Wenzhou increased in October as the government abstained from initiating new property curbs.
House prices rose in 69 out of 70 cities tracked by the government, data published by the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.
On a yearly basis, prices surged 20.2 percent in Shenzhen and 17.8 percent in Shanghai. And it gained 16.4 percent in Beijing.
Month-on-month, house prices increased in 65 cities in October. Prices remained unchanged in three cities and declined in two.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 19-11-13, 06:31

NZ Dollar Declines To 4-day Low Versus Euro

The New Zealand dollar fell against the European currency in Asian deals on Tuesday.
The kiwi hit a 4-day low of 1.6252 against the euro, compared to Monday's closing value of 1.6199. The kiwi may seek support around the 1.635 level.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 20-11-13, 06:50

Bernanke Making more Dovish Comments, Fiscal Plug Needed

Recommends less restrictive fiscal stance, focus on longer-term issues.
Reiterates Fed will remain easy for longer, till good economic evidence.
Efforts to up jobs being made, must reduce inequalities.
Fed bond buys have benefited Wall Street but no necessarily Main Street.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 21-11-13, 05:49

China HSBC Manufacturing Index Slides To 50.4

An index measuring manufacturing activity in China came in with a score of 50.4 in November, flash survey results from HSBC and Markit Economics revealed on Thursday.
That was well shy of forecasts for 50.8 and down from 50.9 in October.
A score above 50 means expansion in a sector, while a reading below 50 signals contraction.
The data also showed that the flash China Manufacturing Output Index came in 51.3 in November, up from 51.1 in October.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 22-11-13, 06:07

Pound At New 2-week High Against Franc

The British currency climbed against the Swiss franc in early Asian deals on Friday.
The pound spiked up to 1.4800 against the franc, its highest since November 7. At yesterday's close, the pair was worth 1.4786. The next upside target for the pound-franc pair lies around the 1.49 area.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 25-11-13, 08:04

Canadian Dollar Hits Near 4-week Low Versus Euro

The Canadian dollar drifted lower against the European currency in early Asian trading on Monday.
The loonie touched 1.4303 against the euro, its lowest level since October 31. On the downside, the loonie may eye support around the 1.45 area. The pair was worth 1.4260 at Friday's close.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 26-11-13, 06:56

Philippine Imports Surge 7.2% In September

The Philippines imported goods worth $5.711 billion in September, an increase of 7.2 percent from a year earlier, data from the National Statistics Office showed Tuesday.
Total external trade in goods reached $10.756 billion during the month, representing a 6.1 percent increase from last year. Exports grew 4.9 percent annually.
Thus, the balance of trade in goods for the country registered a deficit of $666 million, higher than $516 million deficit in the same period last year.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 27-11-13, 05:33

Australian Dollar Falls To 3-month Low Against Euro

The Australian dollar slipped against the euro in early Asian deals on Wednesday.
The aussie hit 1.4901 against the euro, a level last seen on August 29. The next possible support for the aussie is seen around the 1.50 level. The pair was worth 1.4863 at yesterday's close.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 28-11-13, 05:45

Seoul Shares on Track for a Fourth Straight Winning Session

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 0.7 percent to 2,042.60 points as of 0200 GMT after touching an intraday high of 2,046.27, its highest since , fuelled by a strong U.S. consumer confidence survey that boded well for South Korean exporters' sales to their second largest market.

"In the past 10 years KOSPI had mirrored the U.S. year-end consumption season to rise 4 percent on average, and with consumer confidence picking up, the outlook seemd quite rosy for this year as well," said Chung Seung-jae, an analyst at Mirae Asset Securities.

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**InstaForex Gertrude** · 29-11-13, 06:34

South Korea Industrial Production Rebounds In October

Industrial production in South Korea rebounded in October, the latest figures from Statistics Korea revealed Friday.
After adjusting to seasonal variations, industrial production expanded 1.8 percent month-on-month in October, partly recovering from a 2.3 percent slump in September. Manufacturing output grew 2 percent after a 2.5 percent decline a month earlier.
On an unadjusted basis, industrial output rose 3 percent month-on-month following a 3.9 percent drop in September. Manufacturing was also up 3 percent from a month earlier in unadjusted terms.
On an annual basis, manufacturing production grew 3 percent after a 4 percent contraction in September.

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