http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/ Economics play a huge role in the foreign exchange market. I enjoy looking at economic trends and trying to see how it affect 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. en Copyright 2009 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:53:33 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and ECB President Jean Claude Trichet are arguably the two most influential financial honchos around. As the global economy emerges from the worst recession since WWII, both leaders are stressing "the need" for a stronger dollar in order to stabilize international trade and prices. http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/breaking_the_silence.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/breaking_the_silence.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:53:33 -0500 There seems to be something fishy going on with the US retail sales... First, there's the huge downward revision on the September sales figures then there's this gaping discrepancy between October's headline and core retail sales readings. What's up with that? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/us_retail_sales_review.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/us_retail_sales_review.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 After all this wand waving by the ECB, will we finally see some magic when the euro zone third quarter GDP reading comes out this Friday? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/third_quarters_the_charm_for_e.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/third_quarters_the_charm_for_e.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:00 -0500 Major currencies staged strong rallies against the greenback as last week's G20 summit in Scotland came to a close. Time to don the kilt and sound the bagpipes, aye lads? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/g20_the_silent_treatment.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/g20_the_silent_treatment.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Here we are, approaching another cold November. With another Jobs Jubilee around the corner, will we have something to be thankful for? Or will we get a late Halloween scare? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/october_jobs_fest_-_time_to_ce.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/october_jobs_fest_-_time_to_ce.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30:19 -0500 What's the scoop on the UK? Talk of BOE Governor Mervyn King and his merry men possibly expanding their easing program later this week ain't so hush-hush anymore. Is this all just hearsay or will we see more spilled tea? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/boe_taking_one_step_back_or_fo.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/boe_taking_one_step_back_or_fo.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:08:34 -0500 Last week's price action was probably one of the best example on how sentiment can shift on a dime. We've got a heavy economic calendar this week, so don't forget to check my daily economic roundup to know what's coming up next! http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_novem.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_novem.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:30:33 -0500 Early this month, the NZDUSD continued its steady climb, hitting yet another yearly high. However, the Kiwi has given up all of its October gains the past three days -what gives? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/what_the_kiwi_is_going_on.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/what_the_kiwi_is_going_on.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:45:44 -0500 Happy Halloween! Will we get another treat from today's action? Before you change into your costumes.. first, see what's up in our daily economic roundup! http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_20.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_20.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:56:32 -0500 The release of the US third quarter GDP could cause quite a commotion during today's US session. Aside from that, what other economic reports could rock the markets this day? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_19.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_19.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:20:40 -0500 The dollar is gaining steam, as it generally finished higher against other majors in yesterdays trading! Is dollar buying here to stay? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_18.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_18.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:30:49 -0500 The greenback takes center stage this week as traders eagerly await the release of the US third quarter GDP. Would it follow the footsteps of the Aussie and the Kiwi in enjoying positive economic growth? Or would it suffer the same fate as the pound after the UK printed a negative GDP reading? http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/us_economy_out_of_the_rut.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/us_economy_out_of_the_rut.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:14 -0500 Despite the light economic calendar, the USD managed to gain significant ground against most major currencies yesterday. Another chance for investors to sell the USD at more expensive levels? Perhaps! http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_17.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_17.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0500 This week will be action-packed once again with the release of several top notch economic updates. See what's up on our daily economic round up! http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_16.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_16.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:20:02 -0500 It's the last day of the week, my fellow forex traders! Time to lock in those profits, yes? Before you do, make sure you check out today's economic roundup! http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_15.html http://www.babypips.com/blogs/piponomics/daily_economic_roundup_-_octob_15.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:50:45 -0500