Forex Gump

Need a breather from all the Cyprus and euro zone drama? Check out these three possible reasons why the yen could get some support from the currency bulls this week!

Cyprus has finally reached a deal with its lenders to secure its bailout… and just in time too!

We’ve been seeing more interesting action on USD/JPY than American Idol these past few weeks. And so, I thought I’d take the time to look at some factors that could move the pair in the coming days.

With the major central banks of the world each pursuing a different monetary policy, I’m sure many of you are starting to get confused. In this edition of Piponomics, I will review the quantitative easing programs of the top 3 central banks in the world so far and their potential effect on currencies.

In today’s edition of Piponomics, I will talk about the most recent BOE meeting minutes and how it caught markets by surprise. So cheerio, old chaps! Get reading!

Once again, Big Boss Bernanke played coy with the markets, as he stuck with the Fed’s wait-and-see approach. Find out more about what happened during the FOMC statement after the jump!

Newsflash! Lawmakers in Cyprus gave two thumbs DOWN for the recently proposed bailout deal involving a one-time tax on all bank deposits. What are the dangers of a potential default?

Are you thinking of trading the BOE’s meeting minutes tomorrow? If you are, then you’d better take a look at the potential scenarios that I have outlined so you’ll have an idea of what to expect.

Over the weekend, the Cypriot leaders and the Troika came up with a bailout deal for the EZ’s third smallest economy. Thing is, the current deal structure is inspiring Cypriot citizens to empty out their bank accounts.

Two years ago I highlighted the Singaporean Dollar (SGD), Indian Rupee (IDR), and Brazilian Real (BRL) as the exotic currencies to watch out for. Check out this new batch of currencies that could spice up your trading!