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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Doing some weekend homework and preparing for the week ahead? Good for you! Here are three U.S. economic reports that I think you ought to pay attention to this coming week.… More…
OMG! The dollar rallying?!? Hah, this is something new! Earlier this week, Mr. Greenback was seen with a huge grin on its face as it bounced off its lows against other major currencies. Was this the work of profit-taking? Or was it caused by something else?… More…
After pushing its interest rates to the boundaries at less than .10% last month, the Bank of Japan recently revealed new tricks up its sleeves to boost the Japanese economy. Check out the breakdown of this bag o 'tricks!… More…
Did the U.S. economy step on the gas and accelerate its economic growth for the third quarter? The upcoming GDP report could be a "make or break" situation for the U.S. dollar, so you better read up!… More…
It's been a while since the last time I've done something on the U.S. housing market. After yesterday's report, I think it's about time I give y'all a quick update! … More…
Buckle up, forex buds! Today we're gonna take a break from all the dollar drama and go on a euro trip to see what's up (or down) in the euro zone. … More…
Come one, come all! Get the magic in you by preparing for the roster of high-caliber reports we have on tap for this week. Don't worry, you won't need to rap like B.O.B. All you gotta do is count one, two, three.… More…
Thwack! Did you catch the news of Chancellor George Osborne's axe chopping down the U.K.'s ginormous public debt? If you didn't, then here's the lowdown for you!… More…
Buckle up, forex peeps! It's that time of the year again! This weekend, finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 economies will be holding one of their semi-annual sleepovers in South Korea while they mull over the major concerns in the global markets. You want in on the VIP action?… More…
Hmmm... I see a lot of action brewing from the Comdoll Banks... I wonder what's going on....… More…
Surprise, surprise! Economic super bully China decided to give dollar bears wedgies by hiking rates by 25 basis points this week. Did you get one?… More…
While the dollar bears are still partyin' like it's 2012 on the charts, other forex junkies are treating the dollar's weakness like it's Dynamite for the U.S. economy. Is the weak dollar any help for the US economy, or is it a sign of worse things to come?… More…
Last Friday, the U.S. reported that sales in the retail sector went up by 0.6% month-on-month in September, better than the 0.5% expected. On the other hand, the core version of the report, which excludes "volatile" items such as automobiles and fuel, rose by 0.4%, right in line with forecasts. … More…
Figures don't lie, baby! Just as a cream-filled cupcake soon manifests itself in the waist line, China's currency interventions are taking its toll on the country's foreign exchange reserves. … More…
What be crackin', playas? Let me give you the lowdown on what the boys of the FOMC talked about in their meeting held three weeks ago. What are you waiting for? Check it out, foo'!...… More…
While most of y'all were out celebrating the long weekend or watching "The Social Network," our buddies over at the IMF were working hard. Unfortunately, all their hard work seems to have ended up for naught. How come?… More…
The results are in and to no one's surprise, the results of the NFP report were worse than expected. Wait, if it came in worse than expected, why wasn't anyone surprised? Okay that didn't make sense but really, what does in today's environment? … More…
The Fed, BOJ, and BOE. Can you guess which category these central banks belong? If you answered "Those joining the QE bandwagon," then you're right!… More…
Hear ye, hear ye! I have me a preview of the NFP, won't you click and see? … More…
Just when you thought the Bank of Japan can't slash rates any lower, they prove you wrong and come up with virtually zero interest rates. Now that's a new record low for y'all! What are they up to?… More…
Greece is once again hitting the headlines, but this time, they seem to bring good news. Really? Good news? Let's take a closer look at what Greece has to offer...… More…
Tomorrow, the RBA will be kicking off October with a bang, as it'll be releasing its interest rate decision. To borrow some words from Mr. William Shakespeare, the question on every Aussie's mind is: to hike or not to hike? … More…
Boy, oh, boy! Have you seen that range on the Loonie? It seems like traders just don't know what to do with it! Well, here are three things that could give you an idea where it's headed.… More…
