Forex Gump

Yikes! It looks like the U.K. didn’t end 2011 right. Data released earlier this week showed that economic growth contracted in the last quarter of the year. But don’t fret! Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t be bummed out about it.

Exactly how long does the Fed plan to keep its rates low? And what’s this I hear about more QE?! Read all about what happened during the latest FOMC statement!

What the heck is WEF and why are all the market hotshots invited? Here’s why this year’s World Economic Forum might only be a gathering with a lot of skiing and Swiss cheese

Everyone needs a hero – even large economies such as Spain! With its growth in danger of slipping back into negative territory, who can it count on to save the day?

Expecting a Bank of Canada interest rate hike in the next few months? Not if the central bank can help it! Here’s why you shouldn’t keep your hopes up for a rate hike.

As the global economy faces several headwinds, China seems to be the only nation that comes to mind when the phrase “survival of the fittest” is mentioned. Here are some of the tools that China can use in the event of a global economic meltdown, and maybe a zombie apocalypse too!

Who the heck are S&P, Moody’s and Fitch, and why are market players paying attention to their reports? Here are some answers to your basic questions on credit rating agencies and their impact on forex trading.

Earlier this week, a ZEW economic expectations report printed helped boost the euro against its counterparts. Read on to find out more about the ZEW report and why it’s important for forex traders!

From implementing extremely strict budget controls, to austerity programs, and making its bondholders agree to a write-down, Greece has done a lot to make sure it can pay its debt obligations.

Think an annualized quarterly GDP of 8.9% is great? Maybe not for China! And don’t think that it’s because of high expectations. Here are three reasons why the Chinese government is concerned with their latest GDP numbers.