Forex Gump

Last Friday, the market was treated to a very “positive” non-farm payrolls report, as it blew expectations out of the water and showed that 163,000 net jobs were created. However, there are some who are skeptical about the results of the report. After doing a little digging of my own, I can see why.

Our mates from the Central Bank Down Under will take the spotlight early on Tuesday as they announce their interest rate decision. What will the RBA have in store for us this time?

What Draghi giveth, Draghi also taketh away!

If you were expecting Big Ben to announce a surprise yesterday, then you must be pretty bummed! The much-awaited FOMC statement wasn’t exactly as exciting as watching the Olympics as the Fed just stood pat.

It’s NFP time again, folks! Tomorrow at 12:30 pm GMT, Uncle Sam will release the most closely-watched report in the forex hood. What are investors expecting and how will the report affect QE3 expectations?

Read up on what you should and shouldn’t do when trading tomorrow’s ECB rate decision!

Surf’s up, Aussie bulls! What the heck is prompting traders to buy the Australian dollar like there’s no tomorrow? Here are three possible reasons.

Yesterday, we discussed the SNB and gave 4 reasons why it will keep its peg on EUR/CHF. Today, I think it’s only fair that we tackle the BOJ and the likelihood that it will have to defend its currency from further gains.

Earlier this week, the euro tapped new lows against most of its counterparts. Well, that is, except for the franc. Talks about the SNB giving up on its 1.2000 peg have resurfaced. However, I have 4 reasons why the central bank won’t do it.

The European Central Bank policy makers finally talked the talked but can they walk the walk?