(eToro Blog) News that adds more confirmation to a growth slowdown in China is once again affecting the European equity markets and putting a damper on oil prices. According to the most recent data, China’s trade balance for March is showing a surplus of 5.347 billion, well off the deficit of 1.300 billion e

(eToro Blog) The Bank of Japan decided earlier today to make no changes to its current interest rate of 0.1% which was not unexpected; however, neither did they include any additional stimulus measures which did catch some investors by surprise as they had expected to see more easing. Now, investors will have

The Australian dollar gained today after China’s consumer price inflation accelerated last month more than was predicted by analysts. Experts remain skeptical about the ability of the Aussie to rise in the near term.

China’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.6 percent in March from a year ago. That’s compared to the median forecast of 3.3 percent and the

The US dollar fell today against most major currencies as the worse-than-expected payrolls fueled the speculation that the Federal Reserve will stimulate the US economy, weakening the currency at the same time.

US non-farm payrolls showed an increase by 120,000 jobs, compared to the median estimate of 207,000. The data hurt outlook for the US econo

Canadian dollar is heading lower as commodities struggle today. Oil prices are having an especial effect on the loonie today, as they are very connected to the performance of the Canadian currency. Also weighing on the Canadian dollar is the disappointing employment news reported by the government.

Canadian dollar is struggling against the US

The Indian rupee declined today as last week’s US non-farm payrolls disappointed Forex market participants, sapping demand for riskier currencies of emerging markets.

US employers added 120,000 jobs last month, compared to market expectations of 207,000. The disappointing data reduced risk appetite of investors. The rumors about North Korean rock

Euro is pulling back today as concerns about sovereign debt continue to dominate the conversation about the eurozone. Additionally, general risk aversion concerning the state of the global economy is weighing on the euro.

One of the biggest factors affecting euro performance is still sovereign debt. Now, though, the concern is taking a new form. Wi