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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Avast, ye landlubbers! The Australian GDP is due in less than 24 hours! The question is, will it sink or swim?… More…
Word around the forex jungle is that China is interested in bailout bonds, Portuguese bailout bonds. How do you think it will impact sovereign debt concerns in the euro region? Here's my two cents on the issue.… More…
What if the crazy price action we saw last week was just a warm-up for next week's salvo of big-hitting economic reports? Here's why you should pay attention to the three groups of reports coming your way next week.… More…
Just like Vin Diesel in Fast 5, China has zoomed past Japan to become the world's second largest economy. However, along with the number 2 rank, China is faced with a new set of challenges. Here are the top 2 roadblocks in China's ride to become the largest economy in the world. … More…
Japan has been called the Land of the Rising Sun, but did you know that it's also the Land of the Falling Yen?… More…
Rumor has it that the PCE is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation. Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming PCE report and whether it could push Bernanke and his boys to shift their monetary policy stance.… More…
Over the past few days, the euro has been beaten, hammered, and sold-off across the board as Greece's debt problems hit the limelight again. Oh Greece, Greece, Greece... when will the problems you have caused ever go away?… More…
Spanish Prime Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and his amigos must have downed bottles of Mahou Clásica over the weekend after the Socialist party's epic loss in the regional and municipal elections. Is this the end of the line for the Socialists? What does the result of the elections mean for the euro?… More…
Need an excuse to dump your high-yielding assets and buy the "safe-haven" franc? Don't worry! Here are three reasons why you should go after the franc like Captain Jack Sparrow goes after his rum: … More…
It's official! Japan sank to its third recession in a decade after the March 11 catastrophe left their economy in shambles. How soon can Japan get back on its feet? … More…
Now ex-IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was probably sipping his Bling H20 just hours before he got thrown into prison at Rikers Island. Talk about hitting rock-bottom, huh? Although his request for bail has already been approved, the drama surrounding his arrest is still far from being over, very far.… More…
And the minutes are in! Get the dish on what the FOMC gang talked about in its most recent meeting. From what I've heard, Big Ben and his buds are putting their thinking caps on for an exit strategy out of its uber easy monetary policy. … More…
Mark May 20 on your forex calendars kids! No, it ain't just because it's Friday and you get to decide whether you'll be kickin' in the front seat or kickin' in the back seat. Canada will release its inflation figures for April! … More…
Need to know what's next for the Aussie? Read on to find out what the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed in its latest Monetary Policy Meeting minutes!… More…
In the last two weeks, the price of crude oil has experienced a massive decline. After it had topped out at $114.86, crude oil dropped more than $20 to mark its lowest level in more than one month! What's the heck happened?… More…
Unlike what Jessie J wants us all to believe, sometimes it IS all about the cha-ching cha-ching and the ba-bling ba-bling. I'm talkin' about rising prices, of course! Inflation can have a huge impact on the economy and our trading decisions, so let's take this time to review the U.S.'s inflation situation.… More…
It's the middle of May and I think the heat's finally getting to me. That's right folks - I'm taking another contrarian view and giving you three reasons why the Aussie might be heading Down Under! … More…
The Bank of England may have raised its inflation forecast, but I have three good reasons to believe that we'll see rate hikes later rather than sooner.… More…
Let's shift our focus away from the West and check up on how the world's second largest economy has been doing. Looking at the numbers it seems like China's inflation has slowed. But what's this... So has growth?… More…
Early this week the Euro Zone's sovereign crisis came back into vogue thanks to concerns about a Greek debt restructuring. What are the Greece's choices in the matter, and how will it impact the region?… More…
If you're planning to trade the U.S. retail sales report tomorrow and you have no idea where to start, look no further! Forex Gump's got the 411 on the upcoming consumer spending data.… More…
Last week, we saw some pretty slick moves (pun intended) from oil bears. How can we make money off this while trading currencies? Let ole Forex Gump fill you in on how to capitalize on oil's recent slide using USD/CAD!… More…
Here ye! Here ye! Come one, come all! The U.S. employment report came in with a surprising result, showing that the labor force added a net number of 244,000 workers. Is it time to rejoice? Not too fast, esé! … More…
Aside from the smell of pancakes with their world-famous maple syrup, Canadians woke up to an extra good morning last Monday. If you missed the news about the Conservatives winning the majority in Parliament, don't worry! I'm here to fill you in on the details and give you three reasons why it will make you looney for the Loonie!… More…
On May 5, 2011, the ECB announced that they have decided to keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged at 1.25% after raising it by 25 basis points last month. While the announcement may not have been exciting, the press conference that followed was completely the opposite. … More…
That's right folks, Portugal has agreed to the EU- IMF's proposed bailout plan! It's a little surprising to see how it all went down so smoothly, considering where Portugal was just over a month ago. … More…
Well waddaya know! Here we are again, a day away from the U.S.'s big NFP release. What does this bad boy have in store for us this time? Read on to find out!… More…
Finally, the search is over! After a decade of playing hide-and-seek with the U.S. government, Osama bin Laden has finally fallen! The question is, how will this affect the dollar?… More…
Last Friday, one of the largest events this decade took place in the U.K. Prince William, the second in the line of succession to the Commonwealth realms, got married to commoner Catherine "Kate" Middleton. … More…
If you took your time away from the charts last week to wait in line to get your new white iPhone 4, boy did you miss out a lot on the GDP reports! But don't worry, Forex Gump is here to fill you in on the details!… More…
Ahh, it's the start of a brand-new month and there's so much to look forward to! Aside from the second installment of Kung Fu Panda and Mothers' Day, there are also the policy statements of the RBA, ECB, and BOE. Make your momma proud this week by catching pips from all three upcoming rate decisions! … More…
