tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5 2013-05-20T11:26:07Z 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,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9825 2013-05-20T09:39:08Z 2013-05-20T11:26:07Z

It seems that the Japanese really do love giving out surprises! Earlier today, Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari shocked the markets with some unusual comments on exchange rates. According to him, further losses in the yen could become a threat to the economy!

Forex Gump It seems that the Japanese really do love giving out surprises! Earlier today, Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari shocked the markets with some unusual comments on exchange rates. According to him, further losses in the yen could become a threat to the economy! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9815 2013-05-19T10:41:57Z 2013-05-17T03:14:25Z

And now I present to you the second part of my weekend comdoll special. Here's a look at how the Canadian dollar and oil prices have traded so far this year!

Forex Gump And now I present to you the second part of my weekend comdoll special. Here's a look at how the Canadian dollar and oil prices have traded so far this year! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9813 2013-05-18T09:46:02Z 2013-05-17T01:24:52Z

Gold and the Australian dollar may have shared a strong bond in the past, but how has their unique correlation fared so far in 2013?

Forex Gump Gold and the Australian dollar may have shared a strong bond in the past, but how has their unique correlation fared so far in 2013? tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9807 2013-05-17T09:44:16Z 2013-05-20T02:47:44Z

Is the worst behind the U.K. now? Is it finally approaching the light at the end of tunnel? Based on Mervyn King's statement, the Bank of England thinks it is!

Forex Gump Is the worst behind the U.K. now? Is it finally approaching the light at the end of tunnel? Based on Mervyn King's statement, the Bank of England thinks it is! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9809 2013-05-16T10:20:27Z 2013-05-17T02:53:32Z

Are you on the fence on shorting the euro? Read on to find out three reasons why you might wanna consider a short euro position. Who knows, I may just sway you to the bear side...

Forex Gump Are you on the fence on shorting the euro? Read on to find out three reasons why you might wanna consider a short euro position. Who knows, I may just sway you to the bear side... tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9798 2013-05-15T09:18:46Z 2013-05-15T05:30:25Z

If you've been paying attention to the markets at all, then you're fully aware of the dollar's rally. On today's edition of Piponomics, we discuss why it's such a hit with the markets!

Forex Gump If you've been paying attention to the markets at all, then you're fully aware of the dollar's rally. On today's edition of Piponomics, we discuss why it's such a hit with the markets! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9791 2013-05-14T09:00:49Z 2013-05-14T11:17:30Z

Yesterday, the U.S. retail sales figures came in significantly better than expected, suggesting that the U.S. economy is starting to gain momentum.

Forex Gump Yesterday, the U.S. retail sales figures came in significantly better than expected, suggesting that the U.S. economy is starting to gain momentum. tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9786 2013-05-13T09:00:57Z 2013-05-13T04:08:13Z

G7 summits aren't usually known to be eventful, but last weekend's meeting sure set off fireworks!

Forex Gump G7 summits aren't usually known to be eventful, but last weekend's meeting sure set off fireworks! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9778 2013-05-12T09:45:34Z 2013-05-11T04:15:02Z

Can you feel it? Something is brewing between the world's biggest economies. And ladies, gentlemen, robots, and monsters--we are in the midst of a currency war! What can we do?

Forex Gump Can you feel it? Something is brewing between the world's biggest economies. And ladies, gentlemen, robots, and monsters--we are in the midst of a currency war! What can we do? tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9777 2013-05-11T09:34:16Z 2013-05-11T03:46:25Z

Equipped with fresh positive economic data, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decided to hold interest rates at 0.50% and make no changes to its 375 billion GBP asset purchase program.

Forex Gump Equipped with fresh positive economic data, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decided to hold interest rates at 0.50% and make no changes to its 375 billion GBP asset purchase program. tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9771 2013-05-10T09:28:48Z 2013-05-09T05:26:06Z

Big George has done it again! The man famous for "breaking the Bank of England" was at it again earlier this week, this time his target being the Reserve Bank of Australia. Read on to find out how he pulled it off!

Forex Gump Big George has done it again! The man famous for "breaking the Bank of England" was at it again earlier this week, this time his target being the Reserve Bank of Australia. Read on to find out how he pulled it off! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9772 2013-05-09T10:01:53Z 2013-05-09T05:40:10Z

Did you know that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has been keeping a secret from the markets? I'll tell you all about it in today's edition of Piponomics!

Forex Gump Did you know that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has been keeping a secret from the markets? I'll tell you all about it in today's edition of Piponomics! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9762 2013-05-08T10:05:21Z 2013-05-08T05:56:40Z

It's that time of the month again! Another BOE rate decision is upon us, so y'all better read up on what you should expect from the central bank this time around!

Forex Gump It's that time of the month again! Another BOE rate decision is upon us, so y'all better read up on what you should expect from the central bank this time around! tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9759 2013-05-07T09:45:16Z 2013-05-07T09:22:38Z

The central bankers from Down Under convened earlier and hit the markets with a surprise rate cut! Why did they do this and what does this mean for the Aussie?

Forex Gump The central bankers from Down Under convened earlier and hit the markets with a surprise rate cut! Why did they do this and what does this mean for the Aussie? tag:www.babypips.com,2013:/blogs/piponomics//5.9748 2013-05-06T09:53:38Z 2013-05-06T05:07:33Z

With the ECB and NFP dramas over, it's time for the comdolls to take center stage! Check out my list of major reports from commodity-related countries that could affect your favorite comdoll pairs this week.

Forex Gump With the ECB and NFP dramas over, it's time for the comdolls to take center stage! Check out my list of major reports from commodity-related countries that could affect your favorite comdoll pairs this week.