Browse Articles by Kathy Lien



US Dollar Strengthens Against Euro, Yen and Pound

Kathy Lien - January 09, 2008
It was another day of mixed trading in the US dollar. Read More >>

China Raises Reserve Ratio 50 Basis Points, Paulson Travels To China

Kathy Lien - July 31, 2007
In order to curb lending practices and looser monetary liquidity, China's government has increased the reserve requirement for banks by 50 basis points this weekend. As a result of the increase from 11.5 percent, lenders must now place aside 12 percent in funds as reserves. Read More >>

Chinese Yuan Gains Against Euro and British Pound

Kathy Lien - July 27, 2007
The Chinese yuan appreciated against the Euro and British pound in the overnight, falling slightly against the US dollar to 7.5680, as credit news helped to buoy the underlying currency. Read More >>

Chinese Yuan Pares Back Against US Dollar, Euro and British Pound

Kathy Lien - July 25, 2007
The Chinese yuan pared back on the session even as investors continue to see a future for further flexibility in the currency. Falling back against the US dollar, Euro and British pound the underlying currency continues to hover at record lows on speculation that policy officials will have no other option but to revert to widening the trading band currently restricting the yuan. Read More >>

Chinese Fundamentals Boost Rate Speculation, Yuan Appreciates Further

Kathy Lien - June 15, 2007
Following reports this week that showed consumer price inflation accelerating at the fastest pace in two years, Premier Wen Jiabao indicated that further monetary tightening should be implemented in order to curb pressures. Read More >>

Pound Ratchets Higher on Hawkish Rhetoric

Kathy Lien - June 12, 2007
The pound saw the biggest action in overnight trade as hawkish rhetoric from BoE governor Mervyn King propelled the unit higher on speculation that the UK central bank may hike rates to 5.75% as soon as the next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee scheduled for July 5th. Read More >>

Canadian Dollar: How Much More Can it Rise?

Kathy Lien - June 06, 2007
The Canadian dollar has been on a tear. In the past three months, the currency has appreciated over 11 percent against the US dollar, putting parity within reach. Read More >>

China Invests In Blackstone Group - Is This Only The Beginning?

Kathy Lien - May 23, 2007
On Monday, Beijing announced a deal that surprised the finance community, and it didn't involve commodities or the domestic currency. Read More >>

Chinese Shares Rebound, Policy Officials Head To Washington

Kathy Lien - May 21, 2007
Traders will be focused on the upcoming meeting between Chinese officials and US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson this week in Washington. Should US policy makers notably back down from recent sanctions at the Strategic Economic Dialogue, the recent decision by the Chinese may be perceived as nothing but appeasement and not sound economic policy. Read More >>

Chinese Premier Supportive of Yuan Flexibility

Kathy Lien - May 16, 2007
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that China will move towards a gradual increase in the yuan's flexibility. Read More >>