Forex Gump

The November non-farm payrolls reading came in much stronger than expected, as the U.S. economy added 321,000 jobs during the period. Were the underlying figures just as impressive?

In case you’re feeling overwhelmed by the latest set of monetary policy statements, don’t fret! In this edition of Piponomics, I’ve got a neat recap of the central bank decisions this week.

If you’re planning on trading the news this week, then you should definitely have a look at the upcoming employment releases from the U.S. and Canada. Here’s a sneak preview of the jobs showdown.

Heads up, forex traders! The ECB and the BOE are scheduled to announce their policy decisions tomorrow and here are some things to remember when coming up with your trade strategies.

Oil prices tumbled to their five-year lows of below $70/barrel recently and no, that ain’t just a Black Friday deal. Here’s how the OPEC decision could affect longer-term market movements.

The votes are in! Find out how the Swiss gold referendum turned out and how the results affected financial assets other than the franc.

Even though the latest economic figures from Japan came in the green, looking beneath the surface reveals that the situation is not as rosy as the headline figures suggest.

During the BOE Inflation Report, Governor Carney highlighted two main factors troubling the U.K. economy. However, his rate hike bias and how the pound reacted might surprise you.

Is the U.S. really outperforming the rest of the major economies and will the Fed stay on track to hike rates sometime next year? Is the Greenback in for more gains? The latest U.S. GDP report might have all the answers!

Wondering why the Loonie is appreciating even if oil prices keep dropping? Let’s see if the secret of its strength lies in Canada’s latest economic figures.