I'm not really big into fundamentals but I feel that they are important to discuss. In this section I will be posting fundamental tidbits that I find interesting from various sources. If you find an article that you think would benefit everyone, please email me (Big Pippin) with your username, the article, and a link to where members can read the entire article.

Now onto the Fundamentals:

• Upward Inflation Pressures For the Euro
  • The euro rose to a record against the dollar after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said there is ``strong upward pressure on inflation,'' signaling he's in no hurry to cut interest rates.
    • Source: Bloomberg
• Warren Buffett says we're essentially in a recession:
  • Source: CNN Money
• Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro
  • The U.S. currency has slid 4 percent against the euro in the past three weeks as the housing slump deepened and consumer confidence tumbled, leading traders to abandon bets the dollar and the economy would rebound as the Fed cut rates.
    • Source: Bloomberg
• Bernanke Signaling Rate Cut?
  • The Fed "will act in a timely manner as needed to support growth and to provide adequate insurance against downside risks," Bernanke said, hewing closely to assurances he offered earlier this month.
  • ncoming barometers continue to "suggest sluggish economic activity in the near term," Bernanke told lawmakers. At the same time, he added, the Fed must keep a close eye on inflation given the recent run-up in energy and other prices paid by consumers and businesses. For now though, the No. 1 battle is shoring up the economy.
    • Source: Yahoo Finance
• New Home Sales Slip Near A 13 Year Low
  • New home sales slipped to a nearly 13-year low in January, according to a key government report on the battered housing market.
  • The reading was below the consensus forecast of 600,000, according to economists surveyed by Briefing.com, and was the lowest reading since the 559,000 rate reported in February 1995.
    • Source: CNN Money

News events to watch for tomorrow :

• 4:30am EST- UK Manufacturing PMI
• 10:00am EST- US ISM Manufacturing Index

For a list of all of tomorrow's news events, check out our Forex Calendar