FEED the BULL

Welcome to Feed the Bull - A home for investment information and interaction.

Tag: Hikes

Sort
E.g., 2013-05-20
E.g., 2013-05-20
Enter a comma separated list of user names.

China Rates Hikes could Take Down Australian Dollar
Posted by Forexhound on February 8th, 2011

The Australian Dollar is under pressure overnight following a rate hike by China’s central bank. The 25 basis point rise to 3 percent is the second attempt in just over a month to fight against inflation. The interest rate increase is an attempt to slow down the world’s number 2 economy.

Read More
comment 0
Share
Tags:
dollar, China, rates, Take, Could, down, Hikes, Australian

Australia’s Central Bank Hikes Cash Rate
Posted by Forexhound on November 2nd, 2010

The AUD USD rose sharply overnight after the Reserve Bank of Australia unexpectedly hiked its key benchmark cash rate by a quarter-point to 4.75%. In its policy statement, the RBA cited inflation risks as the main reason behind the hike. It was the first rate increase since May 2010.

Read More
comment 0
Share
Tags:
bank, RATE, cash, Hikes, Australia’s Central

Dollar Soars after Fed Hikes Discount Rate
Posted by Forexhound on February 19th, 2010

The Federal Reserve hiked the discount rate 25 basis points to 75 basis points late Thursday, sending the U.S. Dollar sharply higher. This buying spree spilled over into the overnight trade pushing the Dollar Index closer to the all-important major 50% level at 82.63.

Read More
comment 0
Share
Tags:
dollar, Fed, RATE, discount, After, Soars, Hikes

Dollar Soars, Euro Plunges as Fed Hikes Discount Rate

Posted by Forexhound on February 18th, 2010

The U.S. Dollar is mounting a strong rally late in the trading session following news that the Fed is set to hike the discount rate 25 basis points to 75 basis points. While not actually beginning a tighter monetary policy, a hike in the borrowing rate charged to member banks is a sign that the Fed is getting ready to begin removing stimulus and raising other key interest rates.

Read More
comment 0
Share
Tags:
dollar, Fed, RATE, euro, plunges, discount, as, Soars, Hikes

ADVERTISE WITH US