About Piponomics

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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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So Long 2009! It was..."Interesting" to Say the Least...

2009 was an unprecedented year that probably no one in our generation of traders has seen before. I would be remiss if I didn't take a moment to look back and highlight the events that shaped the ever changing trading environment, especially as I'm on the verge of slipping into unconsciousness from all that holiday eating! … More…

Keeping up with the Kiwi

Ah, it's been a while since I've written something about New Zealand. With the 3rd quarter GDP figure coming up, it could be one of the currencies in play tomorrow! … More…

Will the Aussie Sink Down Under?

The year 2009 has been a kind one for Australia. While other nations were languishing in GDP hell throughout the year, Australia was able to avoid a technical recession and actually post growth... But will it last?… More…

Will The FOMC Warm Up?

Ah, it's the middle of December and it seems like the cold weather has taken its toll on the markets. If there's anything that could warm up the markets, it might just be the FOMC statement coming out tomorrow!… More…

Credit Rating Woes

Dubai, Greece, Spain... In which category do these countries belong? If you guessed "Countries with debt problems," you got it! Next question: What does this mean for the currency market? Ahh, time to read up!… More…

The NFP Surprise

Yowza! When the smoke cleared from all the fireworks caused by the NFP report last Friday, the dollar came out on top! Is this a dollar rally in the making?… More…

Swiss Watch: 3Q GDP Up

Switzerland might be behind the pack in terms of economic releases but it refuses to get left behind by its fellow European buddies in terms of exiting the recession! … More…

When Is It Gonna Be, ECB?

It's that time of the month again for the ECB! Just in case you're getting the wrong idea, I'm talking about the bank's upcoming interest rate statement. Now, we all know how rate decisions can be a big deal in the forex world...… More…

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