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As if to time it with the Olympics, foreign exchange committees from around the world just published their semi-annual reports. The U.S., U.K., and Japan simultaneously published trading volume data earlier this week, providing forex traders with critical information on the three largest forex markets in the world.

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.

August is just around the corner, so make sure you do well on the last trading day of the month! Get a preview of today’s hottest events by reading through my Daily Forex Fundamentals!

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.

Listen up, forex peeps! I’ve got a big announcement to make! Let it be known that the Trade of the Week for July 30 to August 3, 2012 belongs to none other than…

The U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen were the biggest losers in Friday’s trading. Find out why they were at the bottom of the pack by reading up on my forex fundamentals report!

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?

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.

Yesterday’s extreme risk rally saw the dollar take another painful beating. Are we witnessing a change in trend?

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!

Risk appetite is back in play, baby! Now the question is, how long will it last? Read up on my Daily Forex Fundamentals report and know the events that could shift market sentiment!

What are high-frequency traders and why are other market players battling its increasing popularity in the forex market?

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!

I bet my new Jordan 11s that today is gonna be an action-packed day in the forex market. Find out what could rock the major currencies by reading up on my Daily Forex Fundamentals report!

Spain has been hogging the spotlight for the past few days. However, I think Greece will soon become the center of attention once again as it welcomes a group of very, very important people representing the Troika. Why?

Risk on or risk off? Instead of tossing a coin to figure out whether the safe-havens or the higher-yielders would dominate today, why don’t you check out my economic commentaries to find out what to expect?

Heads up! The U.K. GDP release is coming up this week so y’all better read up on what analysts are expecting and how GBP/USD could react.

We have three strong trade ideas this week! But there could only be one winner. For July 23 to 27, 2012, the Trade of the Week throne belongs to…

Get ready for a brand new week of forex trading by brushing up on your fundamentals! Check out what could move the markets this week!