Trading Guide: Canadian GDP Report
In about 24 hours or so, the Canadian GDP report will be released. Since the GDP is the broadest measure of a country's economic activity, it's vital that you pay attention to the results.… More…
About Piponomics
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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Is the ECB Up to Something Big?
With the ECB's head honchos taking a rain check on the Jackson Hole meeting, market players are speculating that the central bank is up to something big to solve the region's debt crisis. What are investors expecting?… More…
Two Issues to Focus On At Jackson Hole
It's that time of the year again! Central bankers from the world over are headed to Wyoming for the Jackson Hole Symposium. Here are two issues you have to keep an ear out for:… More…
3 Reasons Why Oil Prices Could Keep Climbing
Black crack has been going higher and higher. And you know what? It doesn't look like it's about to stop! Here are three reasons why oil prices could keep rising.… More…
China's New Stimulus Efforts: Still Not Good Enough?
While the ECB and the Fed are busy planning their bond purchases, the Chinese government is promising more investment-centered stimulus for the world's second largest economy! Will it be enough to ease investors' fears?… More…
Euro: The Lone Wolf in the Risky Asset Pack
Over the past few years, risk sentiment has pretty much been the name of the game. However, it seems that fundamentals are finally taking its toll on the euro. Can the shared currency buckle the recent trend or will it continue to sink to new lows?… More…
U.S. Housing Market Chalks Up Another Solid Month
The U.S. economy has gotten a lot of positive feedback lately... and a lot of it has to do with continued improvements in the housing market.… More…
Japan is Losing Its Trading Mojo!
Thanks to both foreign and domestic factors, Japan has been struggling to find its trading mojo. What does this mean for the Bank of Japan's future plans? … More…
QE3 Back on the Table!
Surprise, surprise! In a shocking turn of events, the FOMC meeting minutes revealed that many policymakers have loosened their stance on additional easing. … More…
U.K. Debt Troubles Back in the Limelight?
The euro zone may be hogging the spotlight when it comes to debt problems, but let's not forget that the U.K. still has fiscal troubles of its own. Just take a look at its latest public sector net borrowing data!… More…
Don't Trade the Canadian Retail Sales Report Without Reading This
The retail sales report measures the total amount of sales at the retail level and in effect, is reflective of consumer spending.… More…
Spain: Beggars CAN Be Choosers
Think people in relationships are demanding? Try negotiating with indebted countries in the euro zone! Last weekend, Spain just gave the ECB its conditions before it officially asks for a full bailout!… More…
3 Reasons Why China Shouldn't Ease Monetary Policy
The recent string of disappointing Chinese data has led to calls for more easing from the PBOC. But would that be a good idea? Here are 3 reasons why it's not.… More…
The Sticky Price CPI and Why It's Important
As widely expected, inflation numbers from the U.S. continued to get worse. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' seasonally-adjusted monthly data for the headline and core CPI both failed to meet forecast. The headline CPI was flat, while the core CPI only showed a disappointing 0.1% gain.… More…
4 Reasons Why Investors are Worrying About Greece...Again
Greece is back under the investors' spotlight! With no market-moving report this week, it was easy to see why traders turned their focus back to one of the region's most troubled economies.… More…
Everything A-Okay in the U.K.?
All is well in the U.K. as far as the job market is concerned... or is it?… More…
U.S. Retail Sales: Game Changer for the Fed?
And just like that, we're starting to see green shoots in the U.S. economy! A couple weeks back, it was the U.S. NFP report. This time around, it's retail sales!… More…
Is EUR/JPY Still a Barometer of Risk?
Over the past few years, EUR/JPY has served as sort of a barometer of risk. Does this still hold true today?… More…
Canadian Employment: What the Heck Happened?!?
In a disappointing turn of events, the Canadian employment report last Friday came in considerably waaaaaaaaay worse than expected. What the heck happened?… More…
Is China Losing Steam?
Unlike the Chinese athletes' stellar performance in the London Olympics, the Chinese economy showed lackluster activity over the past few months. Does this warrant further easing from the PBoC?… More…
3 Reasons Why USD/CAD Could Bounce Up
After falling by 1.39% in the first two weeks of August alone, USD/CAD looks ready for a reversal. Here are three possible reasons why the Loonie might weaken over the next couple of days.… More…
New Zealand vs. Australia: Who's Hiring?
Two comdoll economies, Australia and New Zealand, just released their employment reports. Let's take a look at who's hiring and who's firing.… More…
3 Main Points from King's Speech
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Yesterday Mervyn King shook up the pound pairs when he discussed the BOE Quarterly Inflation report. Check out the three main points that he emphasized!… More…
8 Things You Have to Know Before the BOJ Rate Decision
The ECB, the Fed, BOE, and RBA have all taken their time in the spotlight announcing their monetary policy decisions. Now it's the BOJ's turn! Here are 8 things you need to know ahead of the rate statement.… More…
Is London 2012 an Economic Flop?
Ahhh, the great Olympics... The ultimate dream and the pinnacle of sport. Any nation who has the privilege of hosting it is believed to receive a huge economic boost. Unfortunately for the U.K., this doesn't seem to be the case... at least not yet.… More…
Was the NFP Report Really All That Hot?
Last Friday, the market was treated to a very "positive" non-farm payrolls report, as it blew expectations out of the water and showed that 163,000 net jobs were created. However, there are some who are skeptical about the results of the report. After doing a little digging of my own, I can see why.… More…
August RBA Interest Rate Decision Preview
Our mates from the Central Bank Down Under will take the spotlight early on Tuesday as they announce their interest rate decision. What will the RBA have in store for us this time?… More…
ECB Rate Decision: The Bloody Aftermath
What Draghi giveth, Draghi also taketh away!… More…
4 Main Takeaways from the FOMC Statement
If you were expecting Big Ben to announce a surprise yesterday, then you must be pretty bummed! The much-awaited FOMC statement wasn't exactly as exciting as watching the Olympics as the Fed just stood pat.… More…
NFP: Potential Scenarios for EUR/USD
It's NFP time again, folks! Tomorrow at 12:30 pm GMT, Uncle Sam will release the most closely-watched report in the forex hood. What are investors expecting and how will the report affect QE3 expectations?… More…
The Dos and Don'ts of Trading the ECB Rate Decision
Read up on what you should and shouldn't do when trading tomorrow's ECB rate decision!… More…
