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Could it be? I’m scared to say the big R-word because it just might happen! Just check out this neat infographic comparing the 2008 market conditions to the present.

With high-yielding currencies gaining momentum and the favorite safe haven assets paring their gains, it looks like risk appetite picked up in markets yesterday. But was that really the case, or are we just missing a few points?

Hey – you can’t argue against the fact that stocks and commodities are more attractive buys right now than they were two weeks ago, based entirely on relative value.

For the past few days, several popular areas in London have been overwhelmed by screaming, looting, and violence. Here’s why I think the recent U.K. riots are digging the U.K. economy a deeper grave.

Good Friday homies! Don’t get left behind and get the latest scoop on the hottest events today by reading through my roundup!

I have continued to watch with amazement that number of people who believe we have an inflation problem. I think it was either Mark Faber or Nassim Taleb, two people who do a lot of talking and throw a lot of stuff on the wall just in case something sticks, told us there was a “100 percent” guaranteeing inflation would spiral out of control, based on the money the Fed was “creating.”

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should know that gold prices chalked up a new record high at $1814.98/ounce this week. That means the precious metal is up by more than 30% this year! Is it time to join the gold rush?

Did yesterday’s wild forex moves catch you by surprise? Well, you better stop scratching your head. Start reading my daily forex fundamentals instead!

I say this for two reasons: first, I think the markets were due for a breather; second, I think expectations were set in line with what was eventually delivered; third, I think the Fed carefully and effectively acknowledged – via low-rate pledge and rhetoric – the struggling US economy.

With the summer about to end, it’s about time we see how everyone is doing so far. This week, I present to you U.S. Forex Brokers Q2 2011 Profitability Report!

I’m not one to exaggerate things, but this has got to be one of the wildest market environments I’ve ever seen in my LIFE!

Do you know why the currencies jumped like crazy yesterday? Don’t worry, I got yo’ answers right here on my daily forex fundamentals!

The numbers are in folks: the U.S. labor market improved in July! Last Friday, the non-farm payrolls revealed some good news for the U.S. It showed that net hiring increased by a solid 117,000 in July. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers to find out if the U.S. labor market is really out of its slump.

What a manic Monday that was! Did y’all make moolah? Make sure you don’t miss out on the big moves in the charts today by checking out my daily forex fundamentals!

Time to belly up to the bar boys, as S&P’s pencil is sharpened for the next downgrade. Mr. Obama, maybe you need to stop hip-hopping in the Whitehouse and start getting real!

Just when investors thought they could finally breathe a sigh of relief from a hectic week in the markets, S&P decided to rain on their parade. It did what no other credit rating agency has ever done before. It downgraded U.S. debt.

The votes are in folks. Garnering 47 votes, the Trade of the Week winner is…

Ready for another week of crazy price action? Don’t get lost in the fundamental side of your trades. Keep up with the news right here on my daily forex fundamentals!

With the markets in panic mode to end last week, commodities, including our beloved black crack, took a major hit as traders jumped ship. Will investors continue to dump oil down the drain or is this merely a much needed correction?

With central banks dishing out rate statements left and right, it’s easy for a homie to get lost in all the ruckus. Lucky for you, you’ve got your brotha from anotha motha, Forex Gump, to break everything down for you!