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Disappointed with “the new iPad?” Don’t worry. Word around the markets is that you can still get your socks knocked off with February’s NFP report!

Missed out on yesterday’s events? Have no fear, because Pip Diddy’s here to tell you all about what happened!

What exactly is the Volcker Rule and how will this affect proprietary trading and market makers? Read on to find out how this rule can also have an impact on traders like you and I.

Tomorrow, at 8:00 pm GMT, we’ll finally be treated to one of the most-awaited events this week – the Greek bond swap announcement. In this edition of Piponomics, I’m going to tell you all that you need to know about it.

Will the safe-haven rallies continue or is a midweek reversal in the cards? Check out the potential catalysts in my economic roundup before taking any trades!

There’s a reason why Olympic sprinters only run short distances. It’s because a sprinter can only run so hard for so long. It seems the same holds true for China’s economy.

Welcome to another day of trading, forex fanatics! If you wanna know what market themes moved your favorite pairs yesterday, then don’t miss today’s edition of my daily forex fundamentals!

We talk a lot about why the shift to sufficient levels of consumption will be tough for China to achieve with any efficiency. Basically, the consumer faces pressures from inflation and redirected capital flows, from the central government to local government investment projects, which prop up the current system, despite the need for a shift.

Despite all the choppiness in the markets, the Aussie has been pretty resilient and is still hanging near its highs. Here are three reasons why the Aussie may be headed even higher.

We have ourselves a winner! Bagging over 40% of the votes, the Trade of the Week for March 5 to 9, 2012 belongs to none other than…

The weekend is over, kids! But don’t worry, I’ve covered all the events you have to know for this week’s trading to help you get over your Monday blues.

If you think that the U.S. non-farm payrolls (NFP) data is the biggest economic event next week, then you better think again! Here are two market themes that just might eclipse the big NFP report.

While rising oil prices isn’t always bad news, worsening tensions in the Middle East could drive black crack prices even higher. Is it time to start worrying about this?

If you thought QE3 was in the cards for the U.S. economy, think again! Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pulled off a surprise that made the dollar leap across the charts on Leap Day!

Have a difficult time keeping up with everything that’s going on in the forex market? Read my Daily Forex Fundamentals to brush up on your fundamentals game!

The numbers are in for the ECB’s most-awaited LTRO part 2! Did the report meet markets’ expectations? I have all the details right here on my ECB LTRO special!

Missed the train on yesterday’s big moves? Read my fundamental analysis for today to see if you can spot some more trade ideas!

Even the strongest of the strong have weaknesses. For Superman, it’s kryptonite; for Thor, it’s losing his hammer; for Cyclopip, it’s deodorant. The yen has significantly weakened since the BOJ’s last monetary policy statement. Could it be that the central bank has FINALLY found the yen’s weakness?

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February 29 baby! This day only comes every four years, so make sure you brush up on your fundamentals and make the most of today!