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Asian session forex traders had a re-run of yesterday’s price action, as they traded on risk aversion ahead of today’s major economic events.

Another down day for the dollar! The U.S. currency had trouble getting back on its feet since economic data came in mostly weaker than expected. Can it recover this NFP Friday?

All eyes were on the pound during today’s morning London forex session, thanks to the BOE Super Thursday. The pound wasn’t the only mover, however, since the safe-havens and comdolls were also battling it out in the background.

Ahoy, forex mateys! Another NFP Friday is fast approaching! And if you’re gonna trade this event and you need to get up to speed on what happened last time and what to expect, then this Forex Trading Guide is just for you.

It looks like this year was off to a good start in terms of forex activity, thanks to strong moves in the equities and commodities arena.

Profit-taking was the name of the forex game, as the Greenback recovered a few pips after being heavily sold off during the U.S. session.

Dollar bears, unite! Major currencies ganged up on the U.S. currency, forcing it to cough up its recent forex gains. What the heck just happened?

Risk appetite was making a comeback during today’s morning London forex session, so the higher-yielding comdolls were giving the safe-haven currencies their comeuppance. However, demand for the pound trumped them all.

Global equity indices have been tumbling since last year. Does that mean that we are finally in a bear market? And what’s a bear market anyway? Is that different from a correction? Well, time to get up to speed, young Padawan.

High-yielding currencies got triple roundhouse-kicked by forex traders today, as they priced in lower oil prices, weak economic reports, and dovish central banker statements.

Risk-off vibes seem to be creeping back in the forex market, as safe-haven currencies advanced while the comdolls lagged behind.

Risk aversion was still the name of the game during today’s morning London forex session, and the euro was once again the king (or queen) of the lower-yielders.

Huddle up, pound traders! The BOE Super Thursday happens only once every quarter so let’s prep for these potential long-term forex catalysts.

A pretty good day for the low-yielding currencies, as forex traders priced in lower oil prices and overall risk aversion. Which market themes dominated the session anyway?

The value of net long positions on the Greenback dropped to a three-month low. And the latest COT forex positioning report from the CFTC shows that the Greenback lost mainly to the euro and the yen yet again.

The British pound was still the star of the forex show in the U.S. trading session while the Greenback lagged behind on weak data and downbeat Fed rhetoric.

Risk appetite was nowhere in sight during Monday’s morning London forex session, but the safe-haven yen wasn’t getting a lot of buyers. Can you guess which currency was attracting a lot of buyers?

Now that the BOC, ECB, BOJ, RBNZ, and the Fed have had their say, it’s time to put the forex spotlight on the RBA! Will the central bank follow the others’ dovish footsteps?

A pretty tight start for the brand new trading month, as forex traders caught a bit of risk aversion bug while pricing in last week’s major economic events.

Forex traders gobbled up higher-yielding currencies, as risk appetite was present in the financial markets before January came to a close. Can this risk-on mood last?