Economics plays a huge role in the foreign exchange market. I enjoy looking at economic trends and trying to see how it affects 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.
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'US consumer confidence jumps in April' - Perceptions, perceptions and perceptions is all that this seems to be about. Just last week the results of the Conference Board index were interpreted to be not so hot, though an indirect reference was made to a likely inflexion point being reached in the recession. … More…
The latest results declared by the Conference Board for its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. provides an insight into the health of the US economy. The index declined 0.3% in March, following a 0.2% decrease in February, and a 0.2% decline in January. But, just what are the Conference Board and its Leading Economic Index?… More…
Opening up trade was considered a mantra for economic growth and prosperity. The developed world and the IMF advocated this for various nations. It was expected to promote investment and exports such that a large number of economies would benefit. … More…
It appears that the recent stock rally was more driven by expectations of a hopeful recovery than being based on any real recovery. The inevitable can be expected of any such surreal rally and the stock markets, after a brief positive spell, have been heading down again. … More…
This isn't kung-fu fighting, but it could get a little bit frightening - for the US dollar in the least. China seems to be indulging in another kind of kung-fu fighting in a new cold war style, while trying to assert, its new found economic dominance, into the world order. … More…
