Forex Gump

Forex Gump

I throw macroeconomics, forex trading, pop culture, and everyday life into a pot and hopefully, the final product are lessons about the FX market that's easy to understand.

Articles by Forex Gump

RBNZ Holds Rates, What Now?

In its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) chose to keep the benchmark rate at 2.50% for the 11th straight month. According to the RBNZ, the decision was because of the risks in the euro zone and the low inflation outlook.

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U.K. Double Dip Deepens

Extra, extra! Read all about it! Recent GDP figures revealed that the U.K. sank much deeper in its double-dip recession during the second quarter of this year. Find out what this means for the BOE, the U.K. government, and the British pound!

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Greece: The Worst Isn’t Over

Uh oh! The Greeks are getting schooled again. The initial assessment of the Troika’s envoy to the debt-ridden country hints that the country won’t be able to pay its debt obligations!

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Spanish Bank Bailout: Too Little, Too Late?

The approval of Spain’s bank bailout program should’ve cheered the euro bulls last Friday. So why did we see a sharp selloff instead? Is the “bailout lite” program too little and too late for Spain? Here’s why analysts think it is.

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Will the BOC Hike Rates Soon?

Judging from the tone of the BOC’s recent rate statement, it seems that the Canadian central bank is feeling optimistic about their economy. Does this mean we could see a BOC rate hike this year?

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“Fixit” Scare No More?

Will Finland stay in the euro zone after all? What incentives are the euro zone officials offering and what does it say about the future of the monetary union? I got the details right here!

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