First we have seen the critical breaks towards risk aversion. Then we saw the emergence of momentum behind the deleveraging. Will we graduate to the next phase: panic?

There are many comparisons being made to current Euro-region market conditions and those back in the second quarter of 2010 when trouble just started brewing for Greece.

Though the benchmark currency eased back into the final 48 hours of this past trading week, the dollar nevertheless posted another impressive run through the entire period.

The Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index put in for its first two-day bearish performance in three weeks Thursday and Friday, but this was more a technical development than a trend change.

After weeks of hard risk deleveraging, it is reasonable to expect markets have priced in much of the mass’ fears and thereby find a temporary point of stability. With sentiment in balance, an event like the Facebook IPO could turn the ship. Yet, that was not the case through Friday’s session.

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The EURGBP has dipped nearly 19% from its 2008 highs. As the pair declines to fresh lows in a channel, trend traders look to calculate fresh entries.

The greenback continued to gain ground ahead of the G8 Summit, with the Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index climbing to a fresh yearly high of 10,154, and the reserve currency should appreciate further as we don’t expect to see any major developments over the weekend.

Market sentiment firmed up ahead of the G8 meeting as the EU talked down the risk for a Greek exit, and the rebound in risk-taking behavior may gather pace in the days ahead as European policy makers increased their pledged to bolster the euro-area.

Canada’s inflation remain remained stable at 0.4 percent in April for the fourth straight month as rising price pressures on automobiles and clothing offset easing pressures on energy and gasoline.

Investors are panicking as risk correlated assets tumble, with no signs as of yet of a light at the end of the tunnel….

Crude oil and copper may rise amid profit-taking on risk aversion bets while gold and silver ride QE3 hopes and growing fears of Eurozone instability may spread.

Risk aversion has swept over the market these past two weeks, leading the S&P 500 Index to the cliff of a major reversal and the safe haven US dollar to incredible gains. Is this shift in risk appetite inevitable or are speculators just looking for a big-ticket headline like the Facebook IPO to spur a recovery?

Investors have panicked as risk correlated assets tumble. As of yet, there isn’t any sign of light at the end of the tunnel….

The US Dollar and Japanese Yen aim to extend gains into the end of the trading week as evaporating risk appetite stokes demand for the go-to haven currencies.

Market remained focused on political developments in the Eurozone, with political instability contributing to an intense bout of risk aversion and selling of currencies in favor of the US Dollar…

The S&P 500 cleared key support and sellers now aim below the 1300 figure while the US Dollar attempts to extend its breakneck rally to new seven-month highs.

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Moody’s latest downgrade of 16 Spanish banks confirmed one of the dominating themes throughout the trading session. The Euro remains at its lowest level versus the Greenback since January.

The greenback struggled to hold its ground on Thursday, with the Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index falling back from a fresh yearly high of 10,141, but the weakness may be short-lived as market sentiment remains frail.

Fitch’s cut Greece’s ratings from B- to CCC, the agency’s first downgrade of the country since the February debt swap, ending a brief rebound in the common currency.

The safe-haven US Dollar and Japanese declined overnight and may have scope for a deeper pullback as markets digest negative Greece-linked news flow.

The US Dollar has scope for a corrective pullback after prices hit a new 2012 high yesterday, which may produce a short-term recovery in the S&P 500.

While a Greek exit alone from the Euro would be a manageable setback, the impact from such an exit would be catastrophic….

We are keeping the count on the dollar’s impressive run. With Wednesday’s close, that is four consecutive bullish trading days and 11 advances in the past 13 sessions.

Asian market participants dropped higher yielding currencies and risk-correlated assets to their lowest levels in at least four months as Greek concerns continue to weigh on sentiment. However, after the Aussie and the Euro hit fresh May lows against the US Dollar, their courses quickly reversed ahead today’s key release.

The greenback continued to appreciate on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index rallying to a fresh 2012 high of 10,132, but the reserve currency may consolidate ahead of the FOMC meeting minutes as market participants weigh the outlook for monetary policy.

With the Greek situation starting to unravel quickly, the market has become susceptible to quick moves in reaction to headlines. Shortly after 15:00 one of those moments occurred, with Reuters reporting that the European Central Bank has cut funding to Greek banks; the EURUSD slid back under 1.2700 briefly.

Industrial production in the U.S. rose more than expected in April and by the most since December 2010, boosted by gains in auto manufacturing and utility use.

The British Pound struggled to hold its ground on Wednesday as the Bank of England struck a dovish tone for monetary policy, and the GBPUSD may continue to consolidate over the remainder of the week as it fails to maintain the upward trend from earlier this year.

Housing starts in the U.S. increased more than expected while the approval rate of residential building permits slowed in April. Housing start figures have climbed in three of the last four months, signally that the U.S. residential housing market may be stabilizing.

Markets remain under intense pressure into Wednesday, although, given how stretched technical studies are looking, we wouldn’t be surprised to soon see a bit of short-term relief….

Commodity prices fell in Europe as Greece-linked risk aversion gripped markets. Minutes from the Fed’s April meeting may compound losses as QE3 bets fade.

Bank of England Chief King says growth outlook is worse now than in February, adds that near-term inflation outlook has risen…

The US Dollar set a new yearly high overnight but S&P 500 positioning hints a bounce may be ahead, which may force a short-term correction in the greenback.

Markets remain under intense pressure into Wednesday, although, given how stretched technical studies are looking, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a bit of short-term relief….

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Considering benchmark pairs like EURUSD and AUDUSD were already forging serious headway in their dollar-bullish trends, it was only a matter of time before the Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index finally made the mark of real progress.

Most traders in the FX Market focus on only a few of the pairings available to them. In this series, we’re taking a closer look at these pairs, and how traders might be able to best approach them.

It’s a true bear market for the AUD and NZD, which have been slipping for months against not just the USD, but also the EUR and CAD.

The US Dollar set a new yearly high overnight but S&P 500 positioning hints a bounce may be ahead, which may force a short-term correction in the greenback.

Markets remain under intense pressure into Wednesday, although, given how stretched technical studies are looking, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a bit of short-term relief….

One of the biggest roadblocks that traders must overcome is self-imposed: their lack of patience. They see a trade setting up, it is not at all complete but they simply cannot wait to enter that trade. Exercising patience and waiting for the entry signal to actually present itself can result in higher probability entries.

Considering benchmark pairs like EURUSD and AUDUSD were already forging serious headway in their dollar-bullish trends, it was only a matter of time before the Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index finally made the mark of real progress.

Most traders in the FX Market focus on only a few of the pairings available to them. In this series, we’re taking a closer look at these pairs, and how traders might be able to best approach them.

It’s a true bear market for the AUD and NZD, which have been slipping for months against not just the USD, but also the EUR and CAD.

Exports to emerging markets led increases, offsetting falling demand in Europe. Market focus remains on political developments in the Eurozone as Greece struggles to form a government…

Inflation in the world’s largest economy is expected to expand at the slowest pace since February 2011 and easing price pressures could drag on the U.S. dollar as it fuels speculation for additional monetary easing.

Our Euro short position has hit its first profit target and will continue to hold short while looking for opportunities to buy the US Dollar against the Yen.

Markets remain extremely pressured into Tuesday and although technical studies warn of correction, there are no official signs of such price action…

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Further progress towards deleveraging risky positions, rising volatility as the trend takes traction and a growing strain of the very framework of global financial markets is suiting the dollar well.

Most traders in the FX Market focus on only a few of the pairings available to them. In this series, we’re taking a closer look at these pairs, and how traders might be able to best approach them.

The S&P 500 cleared major technical support to point the way lower while another strong advance from the US Dollar fell short of overcoming April’s swing top.

The minutes from the May 1 RBA meeting confirmed the markets’ expectations that more rate cuts were in store, sending the AUDUSD pair temporarily below 0.9950.

Markets will be less focused on the economic calendar in Monday trade and broader macro themes will likely dictate directional moves…

The risk aversion drive continues, and many of the majors have picked up significant pace. However, there are still critical hurdles that we need to clear from both a fundamental and technical perspective. Can we take that next step?

Any way you cut it, the dollar’s recent performance is impressive. So far this month, the Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index (ticker = USDollar) has climbed 1.9 percent to its highest weekly close since the middle of December.

The Euro broke decisively lower against the US Dollar as disappointments in Greek elections and broader Euro Zone difficulties proved enough to force a major shift across financial markets. It was initially a feeling of déjà vu as the EURUSD dropped sharply into the first week of May—just as it had done in April only to finish where it began. Yet clear fundamental and sentiment shifts suggest this may be the break many have expected, and volatility seems all but guaranteed in the week ahead.

The strengthened correlation since the March top between metals and crude is consistent with a deflationary environment. The AUD is most vulnerable such an environment and recent action confirms this assertion.

The EURCHF has been supported by the SNB at a value of 1.2000 throughout 2012. As volatility dies, traders are left to wonder how to approach this traditionally active pair.

A rebound in risk appetite in early US trade saw overnight losses erased on stronger-than-expected data from the US and Canada. Key levels in play on the USDCAD andGBPUSD.

The greenback regained its footing on Friday, with the Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index rallying to a fresh monthly high of 10,015, and the reserve currency may track higher in the week ahead as the developments coming out of the world’s largest economy dampens expectations for another large-scale asset purchase program.

Confidence among U.S. consumers climbed to 77.8 in May,the highest level since January 2008, reflecting their optimism about the prospective strength of the economy on easing inflationary pressure and improvements in labor market.

The Euro is struggling to hold its ground on Friday as the EU struck a cautious outlook for the region, and the single currency may face additional headwinds in the week ahead as European policy makers struggle to restore investor confidence.