tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5 2012-02-13T10:00:01Z 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. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7600 2012-02-13T10:43:14Z 2012-02-13T10:00:01Z

You may be dateless this Valentine's Day but who says your February 14 can't be memorable? Read up on what you can expect from the U.S. retail sales report and you may just be able to reel in a few pips!

Forex Gump You may be dateless this Valentine's Day but who says your February 14 can't be memorable? Read up on what you can expect from the U.S. retail sales report and you may just be able to reel in a few pips! tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7594 2012-02-12T10:34:17Z 2012-02-13T14:46:04Z

Back in November, we saw Italian yields soar as problems in Greece, Ireland, and Portugal popped out one after another. But now, despite talks of a possible Greek default, Italian bond yields have actually fallen. Could it be that Mario Monti's charm is working on investors?

Forex Gump Back in November, we saw Italian yields soar as problems in Greece, Ireland, and Portugal popped out one after another. But now, despite talks of a possible Greek default, Italian bond yields have actually fallen. Could it be that Mario Monti's charm is working on investors? tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7590 2012-02-11T10:24:17Z 2012-02-10T03:47:08Z

Greece just moved a step closer to securing more bailout funds as its political leaders finally agreed on a whole new set of austerity measures. Will these be enough to save Greece from a default?

Forex Gump Greece just moved a step closer to securing more bailout funds as its political leaders finally agreed on a whole new set of austerity measures. Will these be enough to save Greece from a default? tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7584 2012-02-10T10:25:01Z 2012-02-09T06:22:33Z

You don't need to be a forex pro to see how strong the Australian dollar has been lately. AUD/USD has climbed over a thousand pips in under three months! What in the world is keeping it afloat?!

Forex Gump You don't need to be a forex pro to see how strong the Australian dollar has been lately. AUD/USD has climbed over a thousand pips in under three months! What in the world is keeping it afloat?! tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7583 2012-02-09T10:46:42Z 2012-02-09T07:38:34Z

Japanese officials always make sure that we know that they're upset about the yen getting too strong, but we haven't seen the BOJ openly intervene in the markets since March 2011. Do you think they're all bark and no bite? Think again.

Forex Gump Japanese officials always make sure that we know that they're upset about the yen getting too strong, but we haven't seen the BOJ openly intervene in the markets since March 2011. Do you think they're all bark and no bite? Think again. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7577 2012-02-08T10:48:11Z 2012-02-08T19:01:29Z

In a surprising turn of events, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced yesterday that they have decided to keep rates steady at 4.25%. This was opposite of the market's expectation that the RBA would cut rates again for the third time in a row.

Forex Gump In a surprising turn of events, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced yesterday that they have decided to keep rates steady at 4.25%. This was opposite of the market's expectation that the RBA would cut rates again for the third time in a row. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7573 2012-02-07T10:45:07Z 2012-02-07T07:59:06Z

To ease or not to ease? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler for the Bank of England to let the economy to pick itself up or to take arms and engage in another round of quantitative easing?

Forex Gump To ease or not to ease? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler for the Bank of England to let the economy to pick itself up or to take arms and engage in another round of quantitative easing? tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7567 2012-02-06T10:49:23Z 2012-02-06T19:25:29Z

Greek PM Lucas Papademos and other Greek leaders huddled over the weekend and no, it was not to watch the Patriots and Giants slug it out. Instead, they met to discuss what routes to run towards financial stability. Is Greece one step closer to a Super Bailout ring?

Forex Gump Greek PM Lucas Papademos and other Greek leaders huddled over the weekend and no, it was not to watch the Patriots and Giants slug it out. Instead, they met to discuss what routes to run towards financial stability. Is Greece one step closer to a Super Bailout ring? tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7558 2012-02-05T11:12:43Z 2012-02-06T15:45:21Z

Over the past few months, we've been hearing rumbles from big Japanese corporations about the strength of the yen. I've done a little research to see the relationship between USD/JPY and Toyota and Honda's stock prices, and the results are quite interesting...

Forex Gump Over the past few months, we've been hearing rumbles from big Japanese corporations about the strength of the yen. I've done a little research to see the relationship between USD/JPY and Toyota and Honda's stock prices, and the results are quite interesting... tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7554 2012-02-04T10:13:26Z 2012-02-02T09:50:29Z

With January behind us and a whole month's worth of data under our belts, what can we expect for the rest of Q1 2012? Let's take a look at what the world's top banks are forecasting!

Forex Gump With January behind us and a whole month's worth of data under our belts, what can we expect for the rest of Q1 2012? Let's take a look at what the world's top banks are forecasting! tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7561 2012-02-03T11:23:42Z 2012-02-03T09:09:47Z

After cutting rates twice in the last two months, market players are speculating that the RBA will go for strike three next week. Here are four reasons why.

Forex Gump After cutting rates twice in the last two months, market players are speculating that the RBA will go for strike three next week. Here are four reasons why. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7551 2012-02-02T10:07:43Z 2012-02-02T04:33:28Z

With the NFP report just around the corner, I think it's fair to ask, are we in for another positive surprise? Digging deep into the figures... I'm afraid not.

Forex Gump With the NFP report just around the corner, I think it's fair to ask, are we in for another positive surprise? Digging deep into the figures... I'm afraid not. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7547 2012-02-01T10:08:45Z 2012-02-01T05:26:31Z

It wasn't so long ago that the BOJ and SNB intervened to stop USD/JPY and EUR/CHF from falling. Now, it looks like they'll have to step in again!

Forex Gump It wasn't so long ago that the BOJ and SNB intervened to stop USD/JPY and EUR/CHF from falling. Now, it looks like they'll have to step in again! tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7539 2012-01-31T10:05:25Z 2012-01-31T06:04:59Z

Over the weekend, Germany came out with a proposal to improve Greece's compliance with the terms of the bailout. The proposal had two main conditions.

Forex Gump Over the weekend, Germany came out with a proposal to improve Greece's compliance with the terms of the bailout. The proposal had two main conditions. tag:www.babypips.com,2012:/blogs/piponomics//5.7531 2012-01-30T10:01:44Z 2012-01-30T03:11:21Z

Now that the World Economic Forum is over, let's take a look at what the world's top central bankers and finance ministers were able to come up with. Did the summit result in anything groundbreaking? Read on to find out!

Forex Gump Now that the World Economic Forum is over, let's take a look at what the world's top central bankers and finance ministers were able to come up with. Did the summit result in anything groundbreaking? Read on to find out!