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On Wednesday dollar went down against all major currencies, besides yen, as the risk aversion eased, as the economic data from the United States was much stronger than it was expected, which moved backwards concerns about the US banking sector and the spreading of swine flu.

The growth figures of the first quarter are about to be announced, so there are still some worries remaining about the impact of this information on the market. The United States Federal Reserve also has to announce its future policy today.

On Tuesday morning US trading both the dollar and the pound of sterling reversed its losses. The euro was able to hit $1.3063, but at the same time it reached its lowest in seven weeks against the Japanese Yen, selling at Y124.38.

The pound of sterling hit its highs versus the American dollar, trading at $1.4685. The pound was supported by the government report of sales volumes of British retailers, which in April jumped for the first time since January 2008 to unexpectedly high level.

Major tendencies of the day:

Yen is strengthening against all major currencies, including the US dollar due to slump in American economy.

Euro fell against both the dollar and the yen, reaching its one-week lowest, due to speculations of the fact the interest rates will be lowered by the Central Bank of Europe.

One of the reasons why Japanese Yen rose versus the dollar is because Lawrence Summers informed that the American economy will keep the shrinkage. The Yen also strengthened against all other major currencies, as it is well-isolated from the spreading of the swine flu.

The American dollar and the Japanese Yen are much higher on the risk aversions related with the swine flu disease, while the concerns are growing regarding the possible impact of the swine flu spreading on the world economy, as well as economies of certain countries, who are the most affected by the flu (Mexico is on top of the list, as the outbreak of the disease happened in the country and over 80 people are already dead, followed by New Zealand and possibly Australia).

As for April 27th, the Japanese Yen and the Swiss franc are considered safe-haven currencies, which will most likely be on the rise. The riskier dollar currencies, like the New Zealand and Australian dollar are already falling and will keep falling all day.

Some experts think that for this week Germany will cause some weakening of the Euro, as it has been reported over the weekend, that the country’s system of banking owns over 1 trillion of USD worth of risky assets.