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U.S. Dollar Benefits From Risk Aversion, Japanese Yen Rallies To 15-Year High

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 01:57 Written by Phương Thùy Tuesday, 24 August 2010 01:57

Market participants continued to scale back their appetite for risk, with the EUR/USD extending the previous day’s decline to reach a fresh monthly low of 1.2603, and the shift in market sentiment may continue to drive the greenback higher throughout the day as it benefits from the rise in safe-haven flows. Talking Points Japanese Yen: Hits 15-Year High Against Greenback Pound: Home Loans Slip To Five-Month Low Euro: Germany Expands At Record Pace U.S. Dollar: ... Detailt »»

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Canadian Retail Sales Advance Less Than Expected in June

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 01:57 Written by Ngọc Ánh Tuesday, 24 August 2010 01:57

Canadian retail sales advanced 0.1% in June after falling a revised 0.4 percent the previous month amid economists’ expectations of 0.4 percent. Despite the muted reaction subsequent to the report, it is noteworthy that the USDCAD intraday rally is now testing the 23.6 percent Fibonacci retracement on April 21st to May 25th upswing. Focus now turns to the U.S. existing home sales report.                   ... Detailt »»

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USD/CAD: Trading the Canadian Retail Sales Report

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 09:59 Written by Ngôi Sao Monday, 23 August 2010 09:59

A rebound in private consumption is likely to encourage an improved outlook for Canada, and the data could spark speculation for a rate hike in September as the economic recovery gathers pace. Trading the News: Canada Retail Sales Why Is This Event Important : However, as the Bank of Canada lowers its growth forecast and adopts a neutral outlook for future policy, the central bank may see scope to hold borrowing steady over the coming months as the United States, the region’s... Detailt »»

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Saab Confirms 9-4X Unveiling at 2010 L.A. Auto Show

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 01:55 Written by Ngôi Sao Wednesday, 18 August 2010 01:55

Today, Saab confirmed with organizers of the L.A. Auto Show  that the much-delayed 9-4X crossover will make its world debut at the show this November.  The 9-4X was scheduled to be released earlier, but it was held up during GM’s bankruptcy and subsequent spinoff of Saab to boutique carmaker Spyke r. The car came so close to an on-sale date that information about content, trim and powertrains was released a year ago to Saab dealerships under GM, but the crossover may now be repackaged... Detailt »»

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Dollar Closes its First Five-Day Advance Since April with Risk Aversion, Consumer Data Offering Support

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 06:21 Written by Phương Thùy Saturday, 14 August 2010 06:21

In contrast to Wednesday’s remarkable rally on otherwise weak economic offerings, the dollar carved a modest range Friday despite a round of top-tier event risk. Nonetheless, the greenback would put in for its fifth consecutive advance for its best run since late April. Dollar Closes its First Five-Day Advance Since April with Risk Aversion, Consumer Data Offering Support Euro Traders Skeptical of Record German Growth, Concerned over Region’s Financial Stability British... Detailt »»

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2011 Scion tC: First Drive

Last Updated on Friday, 6 August 2010 01:01 Written by Ngôi Sao Friday, 6 August 2010 01:01

Scion invited journalists to San Diego this week to drive pre-production examples of the new tC sports coupe — the brand’s most popular model as recently as 2007 and one whose average buyer age, 26, falls closer to Scion’s target youth demographic than the xB or xD hatchbacks. As we just reported, the tC hits dealerships Oct. 1. Perhaps it’s appropriate that the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the region has just endured its chilliest July since 1933. The front-wheel-drive tC boasts... Detailt »»

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Large SUV Sales Surge Faster Than Small Cars

Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 03:52 Written by Ngôi Sao Friday, 30 July 2010 03:52

Plug-in electric hybrids and electric cars have taken up much of the digital airwaves over the past few weeks (or years, depending on your perspective), but it may surprise you to find out that “passé” full-size SUVs are increasing in popularity once again.  So far this year, full-size SUV sales have increased 19%, beating overall industry growth of 17%. The full-size SUV category is composed of large body-on-frame SUVs, like the GMC Yukon, and large crossovers, such as the Lincoln MKT... Detailt »»

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‘Strangest’ Parking Garages Put Others to Shame

Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 03:38 Written by admin Friday, 23 July 2010 03:38

No one would really use the phrase “architectural wonder” when describing a parking garage. These monolithic piles of concrete and steel are so utilitarian in function that most people tolerate their presence as a necessity, which is a far cry from marveling at their design.  Still, some architects had the foresight to design parking garages in ingenious ways.  Examples of phenomenal garage design include Volkswagen's Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany (pictured above). This 20-story... Detailt »»

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New Cars Increasingly Composed of Recycled Materials

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 03:29 Written by Mai Chi Thursday, 22 July 2010 03:29

We all know recycling is good for the planet. Melting down old soda bottles to make new ones reduces what goes into landfills and the amount use of oil used to make many plastics. What may surprise you is that your old Coke bottle may be a part of your new car.  According to the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers, 9 percent of all recycled milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles and other high-density polyethylenes ended up in cars in 2008.  Those recycled jugs and bottles can... Detailt »»

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Department of Energy Launches Alternative Fuel Locator

Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 09:18 Written by Ngọc Ánh Monday, 19 July 2010 09:18

Last week, we pointed out a new mobile phone application that tracks recently recalled autos or tires, and this week we’ve found another useful tool. The Department of Energy’s new alternative-fuel locator app allows users to find the five closest biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas and propane fueling sites.  For people currently driving ethanol or biodiesel vehicles, this should come in handy with locating the nation’s 2,052 E85 and 659 B20 fuel stations. For earlier... Detailt »»

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