19th November 2011
The euro has shown signs of negative movement in early trading this morning (November 18th), with the single currency suffering over fears of contagion in the eurozone.
Reuters reports analysts are wary of the debt crisis running out of control and this is currently impacting on confidence in the region and forcing many investors to move out of the currency.
Forex trading this week has therefore resulted in a 2.4 per cent dip for the euro - marking its largest weekly downturn since the start of September.
"There's plenty of two-way interest in the euro now," commented Jesper Bargmann, Asia head of G11 spot FX for RBS in Singapore. "There's a lot of short positions out there and people are eager to book some profit. So it's not an easy trade."
Earlier this week, optimism created by the standing down of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi proved short-lived, with traders remaining extremely cautious.
Begin trading today! Create an account by completing our form
At One Financial Markets we are committed to safeguarding your privacy.
Please see our Privacy Policy for details about what information is collected from you and why it is collected. We do not sell your information or use it other than as described in the Policy.
Please note that it is in our legitimate business interest to send you certain marketing emails from time to time. However, if you would prefer not to receive these you can opt-out by ticking the box below.
Alternatively, you can use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the Demo account confirmation email or any subsequent emails we send.
By completing the form and downloading the platform you agree with the use of your personal information as detailed in the Policy.