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Bernanke and the Dollar Rally Take the Stand
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Today’s testimony from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will be the focal point of the markets and... -
A EUR/CHF Move That May Never Happen Again
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USD/JPY Hits Four and a Half Year Highs as Bern...
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THE TAKEAWAY: USD Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies to congressional testimony rega... -
Euro Euphoria to Fizzle on ECB- EU Looks to Buy...
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Talking Points Euro: EU Pledges to Combat Unemployment, ECB to Remain Accommodative British P...
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