The beginner's guide to FX trading
The interest rate differential between two currencies expressed in exchange rate points. The forward points are added to or subtracted from the spot rate to give the forward or outright rate (depending on whether the currency is at a forward premium or discount).
In the foreign exchange market, the interest rate differential (IRD) refers to the difference in interest...
The interest rate parity theory helps describe the relationship between foreign exchange rates and interest...
Currency intervention occurs when one central bank or more buys (or sells) a currency in the foreign...
A forex swap is the simplest type of currency swap. It is an agreement between two parties to exchange a...
The Carry Trade is a trading strategy where investors/traders sell or borrow assets (such as currencies)...
Greetings, forex friends! It’s been a long time since I last rolled out an economic snapshot for New Zealand. And since another RBNZ statement is coming our way, I thought that now would be a good time to make one, so here it is.
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We’ve got another ECB statement coming up on Thursday! So read up if you need a quick recap on what happened last time and what’s expected this time around.
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What’s up with commodity-related currencies and why have they making pips rain lately? Here are four possible reasons.
Read MoreKonnichiwa, forex friends! If you want an overview of the Japanese economy ahead of this week’s BOJ statement, then this economic snapshot may be just for you.
Read MoreFirst say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.Epictetus
