(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in United States:

(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in Canada:

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 12:09 - EUR-USD has been choppy within a narrow range, defined by its 1.2850 low and 1.2889 peak.

(Action Economics) - 20-May-13 05:46 - USD-JPY ended the Tokyo session on a stable footing close to 102.60, but had experienced whippy action early on in the session following comments from Economy Minister Amari.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 09:10 - Swiss currency gave back most of the gains it saw in the wake of the net-weak U.S. data releases on Thursday, which had inspired a bout of CHF-supportive risk aversion.

(Action Economics) - 20-May-13 05:47 - AUD and NZD corrected some of the recent weakness.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 12:07 - GBP-USD consolidated lower Friday, about 50 pips down on Thursday's London closing level (at the time of writing).

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 15:11 - USD-CAD touched 1.0313 highs after the cool Canadian CPI data, extinguishing barrier options at the figure in the process.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 16:11 - The dollar got a boost from some strong Michigan sentiment and leading indicators on Friday, which reignited the sustainable U.S. growth meme once again.

(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in United States:

(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in Canada:

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 12:09 - EUR-USD has been choppy within a narrow range, defined by its 1.2850 low and 1.2889 peak.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 16:11 - The dollar got a boost from some strong Michigan sentiment and leading indicators on Friday, which reignited the sustainable U.S. growth meme once again.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 09:08 - USD-JPY trade has been somewhat uneventful, with the pair holding steady Friday despite a further extension higher in Japanese stock markets following much stronger than expected machinery orders data (+14.2% m/m for 2.4% y/y versus the market expectation for -4.9% y/y).

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 12:07 - GBP-USD consolidated lower Friday, about 50 pips down on Thursday's London closing level (at the time of writing).

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 09:10 - Swiss currency gave back most of the gains it saw in the wake of the net-weak U.S. data releases on Thursday, which had inspired a bout of CHF-supportive risk aversion.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 08:49 - The AUD and other commodity bloc currencies extended lower Friday, in what looks to become a dominate currency market theme.

(Action Economics) - 17-May-13 15:11 - USD-CAD touched 1.0313 highs after the cool Canadian CPI data, extinguishing barrier options at the figure in the process.

(Action Economics) - 06:45 EST European Midday FX Update: The main movers and shakers today were the commodity bloc currencies, which extended lower during both the Asian and European morning sessions. AUD-USD has logged a low of 0.9727, the lowest level seen since last Jun-4, and this is now the fifth consecutive day that the pair has exceeded its prior day's closing low. The 0.9700 provides the next target, while the 0.9581 low from last Jun-1 stands out on a longer dated chart. The NZD and CAD have also extended to fresh lows. EUR-USD was choppy within a narrow range, defined by its 1.2850 low and 1.2889 peak. USD-JPY trade was uneventful into the European open, contrasting to a further extension higher in Japanese stock markets following much stronger than expected machinery orders data (+14.2% m/m for 2.4% y/y versus the market expectation for -4.9% y/y). Full update here.

TORONTO - North American markets will focus this week on the release of the latest minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve for any clues on when the world's largest economy will taper off its aggressive monetary stimulus program.

(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in United States:

(Action Economics) - A look at upcoming economic events in Canada:

TORONTO - The Toronto Stock Exchange surged ahead Friday, encouraged by gains from the U.S. markets, after data showed the world's largest economy may be in recovery.