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CIBC on top with stable yen forecast
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce forecast in September 2011 that the yen would hold steady against the euro and the US dollar, landing the bank at the top of the 12-month currency forecast rankings
NAB on top after post-ECB euro rally
National Australia Bank forecast in mid-June that EUR/USD would rise to 1.28, landing it at the top of the three-month currency forecast rankings
Spotlight on: Rick Martin, Virgin Media
Corporate treasurers have become increasingly vocal in lobbying for exemption from certain elements of over-the-counter derivatives reform. Kathy Alys speaks to Rick Martin, director of investor relations and treasury at Virgin Media, about how his job…
VIDEO: Safe-havens in euro turbulence
Looking at the key risks to the Australian dollar, Swedish krona and sterling
Technical analysis of historical data puts GFT in 12-month lead
GFT looked back to market data from June 2010 to make its 12-month forecasts on the euro's dramatic fall
Market sceptical of quick fix for Europe
Thomson Reuters – IFR Markets topped the one-month forecast table, with an accurate prediction that the continuing eurozone crisis would weigh on the euro
Market losing patience with the euro, says Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole's accurate handle on risk aversion in the eurozone lands it at the top of this week's one-month forecast rankings
SEB rises in rankings as Swiss franc falls
SEB accurately forecast that Swiss franc would weaken against the dollar in its mid-April forecasts, putting the Swedish bank at the top of the one-month rankings
VIDEO: Euro outlook amid Greek exit fears
John Hardy, global head of FX strategy at Saxo Bank in London, looks at the implications of a Greek exit from the euro.
Forex markets absorb political chaos in Europe
Participants reacted relatively calmly to political developments in Europe last week, and the absence of credible alternative currencies prevented a major sell-off
Crédit Agricole wins with steady euro bet
Crédit Agricole accurately forecast a modest dip in EUR/USD and a rise in USD/JPY in its mid-February forecasts, landing it at the top of the three-month rankings
Morgan Stanley calls time on euro and sterling rally
The US bank accurately forecast the euro and sterling would rally moderately against the US dollar during the first quarter, landing it at the top of the one-month rankings, but believes both currencies will now depreciate
Buy the Indian rupee, says State Street Global Advisors
Having been bearish on the rupee for several years, the firm's head of currency management has become more positive in recent months, and now rates the currency as a top EM bet
Corporate hedgers count costs of volatility
Recent volatility in foreign exchange markets has created a tough hedging environment in major currencies, says British American Tobacco's dealing room manager
US dollar set for safe-haven flows in 2012, according to industry poll
According to 36% of respondents to FX Week’s latest online poll, the US dollar is the only real safe-haven currency, while 33% suggest there is still some promise in Nordic currencies
Barclays Capital maintains FX lead in the UK
Despite dropping two places in the overall rankings, Barclays Capital has maintained its leading position in the London market as well as in GBP/USD, EUR/GBP and e-trading
Dollar weakness view lands Thomson Reuters on top
Thomson Reuters - IFR Markets took a view in November 2010 that GBP/USD would reach 1.6 and USD/CHF would reach 0.9 in a year's time, accurately reflecting spot rates last week
Sterling: an old story gets interesting
Sterling has declined in popularity in recent times, but deteriorating economic conditions elsewhere mean it has started to look more attractive, argues Elsa Lignos
Options traders sense SNB running out of steam
Options traders are betting on further appreciation of the Swiss franc, following comments from the Swiss economy minister that Switzerland will have to put up with a strong currency
Corporates cover their backs with longer-dated options
Corporate hedgers buy longer-dated options amid increased volatility in foreign exchange markets, say market participants
View from a global head of FX
Tim Carrington, global head of FX at Royal Bank of Scotland, talks to Farah Khalique about the exceptionally poor liquidity in FX markets in recent weeks and why he remains bearish on the US dollar but bullish on sterling and the yen
Scotia Capital goes bearish on sterling
Canadian bank anticipated a fall in cable during the second quarter, landing it at the top of the three-month forecast rankings
Thomson Reuters success hinged on bullish sterling stance
UK-based analysts predicted cable would rise to 1.63 during the first quarter, putting Thomson Reuters at the top of this week's three-month rankings
Scotia Capital triumphs with bullish long-term euro view in 2010
Toronto-based corporate and investment banking group Scotia Capital has topped this week’s 12-month currency forecast rankings for the third consecutive week.