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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Planning on trading the NFP report tomorrow? Make sure you're well-prepared! Here are some points you should consider.… More…
Tomorrow, at 12:30 pm GMT, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release the preliminary GDP report. Since it is considered as the broadest measure of economic activity, it is closely watched by traders and analysts alike.… More…
Over the weekend, news broke out that our buddies at Bankia would need another 19 billion EUR injection to shore up its balance sheet. Will the Spanish government give in and dole out more cash?… More…
In the most recent meeting minutes of the Fed, it was revealed that the central bank was still open to more easing. But it has been two weeks since the event so I thought I'd revisit the issue. … More…
The currency waves have not been kind to the Aussie lately and unfortunately, the near future doesn't look too sunny either. Here are four reasons why the Aussie may continue to slide down the charts. … More…
Greece this, Greece that... The spotlight has been on Greece lately and everyone seems to have forgotten the other problem child of the euro zone. Can you guess which nation I am referring to? … More…
The markets were treated to a clash of titans a couple days ago - not in movie theaters but in the EU summit! … More…
I talked about how the pound, otherwise known as the Sterling, was starting to be considered as a "safe haven" in Europe. However, it seems that recent events and data are beginning to make investors think differently.… More…
It looks like hedge funds will soon jump over the Chinese hedge! Word around the hood is that China is looking to allow more foreign institutional investors to operate in the country. Could this soon lead to more flexibility in its currency?… More…
Were the G8 leaders able to form concrete solutions last weekend, or was the meeting just an opportunity to watch the UEFA Champions League final together? Here's what we can take away from the latest G8 meeting.… More…
Word on the street is that we saw massive Greek and Spanish deposit withdrawals last week. Could this be the start of a European bank run? … More…
Let's take some time to figure out what a Grexit could mean for Greece and the financial markets as a whole. Here are four reasons why a Grexit might not be such a good idea.… More…
If gold is a safe-haven asset, then why did it experience sharp losses since early May? Does this mean that it's a risk asset? Here are two practical reasons why gold weakened in the past couple of days.… More…
Last Wednesday, the BOE released its inflation and growth projections for the next two years. Here are three key points you should take note from the report.… More…
Just when market junkies thought they had the Fed figured out, the FOMC meeting minutes reveal that QE3 could REALLY happen... and it might come sooner than everyone had expected!… More…
The April U.S. retail sales report is out, but unfortunately, the numbers didn't quite match up too well. Shall we take a closer look at the figures and see who's buying?… More…
Two years ago, the concept of Greece exiting the euro seemed crazier than eating bacon chocolate cake. Today, market players are pricing it in. How will a Greek exit affect its domestic economy?… More…
While we were all out enjoying the weekend, the PBoC decided to sneak up on the markets and cut the RRR by 50 basis points. Will this be enough to keep the Chinese economy afloat?… More…
Gather 'round, ladies and gents! The release of the April 2012 U.S. retail sales report is just around the corner. Are you prepared for this potential market-mover?… More…
As expected, the Bank of England didn't make any changes to its asset purchase program nor did it cut interest rates. Read on to find out how this affects the future of the British economy and the pound!… More…
In the past few weeks, European sovereign debt issues have been hogging the spotlight. Contagion fears have been reignited, which has resulted in a widespread case of risk aversion. … More…
Aha! It looks like it ain't just Kim Kardashian and Kanye West getting comfortable with each other! Could the opening of three Chinese banks in the U.S. translate to an improvement in the relationship of the two economic superpowers?… More…
It would be crazy for you to trade the pound tomorrow without a clue as to what the Bank of England may say or do. Prepare yourself for tomorrow's big decision by reading my guide to trading the May 2012 MPC rate decision!… More…
How will a "Grexit" (Greek exit) affect the euro? Find out after the jump!… More…
The NFP numbers are out! Sadly, they weren't as hot as the Avengers opening weekend. Should the declining NFP figures be a cause for concern?… More…
Slowdown. China. These have been the top two buzz words we've been hearing recently. Just go to the Bloomberg and Reuters websites and you'll see dozens of articles saying how Chinese growth concerns have been weighing down heavily on market sentiment. … More…
Get some popcorn ready for tomorrow coz I have a feeling you'll be glued to the tube. It's not just because the next Game of Thrones episode is set to be aired, nope! Elections are also happening in France and Greece and word is that they could rock the euro.… More…
The ECB rate statement has come and gone, and in the end... the euro traded higher? Read on to find out why! … More…
Heads up traders! Tomorrow, at 12:30 pm GMT, a huge set of fireworks will be coming your way when the U.S. releases its employment report on Friday. … More…
Surprise, surprise! The RBA decided to slash interest rates from 4.25% to 3.75%! Ha! I told you not to discount the possibility of a 0.50% rate cut.… More…
¡Ay, caramba! With Spain falling into recession, talks of it needing a bailout have gotten louder. Some analysts can't help but compare it to how Ireland had been before it got bailed out. Let's look at the facts, shall we?… More…
