About Piponomics

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Economics play a huge role in the foreign exchange market. I enjoy looking at economic trends and trying to see how it affect currencies and life in general. I will post my thoughts and observations here. I'm throwing macroeconomics, forex trading, pop culture, and everyday life into a pot and hopefully the final product are lessons that are easy for you to consume.

February 2012

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4 Reasons Why the RBA Will Cut Rates Next Week

After cutting rates twice in the last two months, market players are speculating that the RBA will go for strike three next week. Here are four reasons why.…

Some Things to Consider for January's NFP

With the NFP report just around the corner, I think it's fair to ask, are we in for another positive surprise? Digging deep into the figures... I'm afraid not. …

USD/JPY and EUR/CHF on Intervention Watch

It wasn't so long ago that the BOJ and SNB intervened to stop USD/JPY and EUR/CHF from falling. Now, it looks like they'll have to step in again! …

German Proposal Gets Rejected

Over the weekend, Germany came out with a proposal to improve Greece's compliance with the terms of the bailout. The proposal had two main conditions. …

What You Should Know About The 2012 World Economic Forum

Now that the World Economic Forum is over, let's take a look at what the world's top central bankers and finance ministers were able to come up with. Did the summit result in anything groundbreaking? Read on to find out!…

Francois Hollande: The Man Who Gives Nicolas Sarkozy A Run For His Money

Losing France's pristine AAA rating from the S&P has put French President Nicolas Sarkozy on a very short leash. To make matters worse for him, it seems like his top rival for the presidency, Francois Hollande, is proving to be a force to be reckoned with.…

Japan: Negative Trade Balance, Gloomy Future?

For the first time in more than 30 years, Japan posted its first trade deficit. Is Japan's reign over exports finally over? And is this a foreshadowing of gloomy things to come?…

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Be Bummed About U.K.'s GDP Report

Yikes! It looks like the U.K. didn't end 2011 right. Data released earlier this week showed that economic growth contracted in the last quarter of the year. But don't fret! Here are three reasons why you shouldn't be bummed out about it.…

4 Key Points from the Latest FOMC Statement

Exactly how long does the Fed plan to keep its rates low? And what's this I hear about more QE?! Read all about what happened during the latest FOMC statement!…

What to Expect from the 2012 World Economic Forum

What the heck is WEF and why are all the market hotshots invited? Here's why this year's World Economic Forum might only be a gathering with a lot of skiing and Swiss cheese…

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