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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?

I recently succinctly summarized my view of stocks with the Wily Coyote analogy. I got one very good succinct comment, and I am paraphrasing; I agree with you Jack but you have missed a lot of profit along the way. I can’t argue with that. Neither technically nor fundamentally did I expect stocks to break above intermediate-term highs, measured by the S&P 500 cash index at 1292 back on October 27, 2011. But we sure have.

Wanna know how the major currencies celebrated the Chinese New Year and whether the fireworks could continue or not? Read all about it in my economic commentaries!

While China is by no means the only large consumer of crude oil, the country’s growth trends have been reason enough to be bullish.

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.

Congratulations pottermoar, you are the winner of this week’s Trade of the Week!

Rise and shine, forex warriors! It’s time to flex those muscles and start making pips rain! But before you do that, why don’t you review what happened to the markets last Friday?

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.

Throughout much of the last two to three years, a key component in our analysis has been the simmering social tension and the potential for one of hundreds of thousands of “mass incidents” occurring each year to escalate beyond the control of Communist Party officials.

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!

The euro is still undefeated for the week as it racked up another truckload of pips yesterday. Will it complete the sweep today? Read up to find out!

I think we are nearing a major Wiley Coyote moment for Mr. Market. Despite recent joy over some of the economic numbers, recession in the US is still very much in play; if so, S&P 500 Index and Crude Oil, seemingly joined at the “risk on” hip joint, seem extended, to say the least.

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.

Are we in for a mid-week reversal or is risk appetite here to stay? My daily economic commentary could have the clues so make sure you read up!

Michael Pettis is a professor at Beijing University, and one of the best global macro analysts out there, in my opinion. His recent piece, titled, “If no trade reversal now, then when,” should be required reading for anyone who wants a clear summary of Eurozone problems without becoming mired in all the stuff of breaking news.

We’re kicking off 2012 with a running start here at MeetPips.com! We know the holidays are over, but because all of you were on our nice list last year, we’ve got a few late presents for ya!

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.

Good day Forex Fanatics! We’ve got a couple of major labor data reports coming out today, so make sure you’re prepared. Read up on my Daily Forex Fundamentals to be in the know!

We all know the SNB set a floor on EUR/CHF at 1.0200, but how about the BOJ? Is a EUR/JPY-based intervention in the works?