Forex Trading Guide & Reviews
Fundamental Analysis
The Announcement Made By the U.S Department of Labor
May 9, 2013
On Friday, the U.S dollar dropped against other major currencies as a result of the announcement made by the U.S department of labor that its economy performed better than was anticipated the previous
U.S. Jobless Claims Trend
April 29, 2013
Jobless claims have historically been the heavy hitter when it comes to predicting the Dollar’s trading move. It is a closely watched metric especially with the dire numbers the US has been reporting
Japan faces its Worst Trade Deficit in Decades
April 25, 2013
Trade deficit occurs when the value of a nation’s imports outweighs its exports thereby leaving a negative trade balance. Japan, the third largest economy of the world is now witnessing one of the mos
Portugal and Italy – Two Key Players in Forex Market This Week
April 17, 2013
Two major developments in Portugal and Italy can have its implication on the Forex trading this week. The Portugal constitutional court on Friday struck down the austerity measures of the country̵
The Sequester Stirs US Consumer Confidence
April 8, 2013
The series of automatic tax increase and the swinging public sector expenditure cuts were the two things that were passed in the law unaltered and a factor in the forex market. These two things were r
Brokers Expect Volatility, Major Currencies Lose Out
March 28, 2013
The last week forex trading witnessed a strong showing with sterling but all other major currencies ended the week lower. The financial crisis in Euro zone member Cyprus and the possibility to rekindl
Dollar Falls As Inflation Data Fuels the Selloff of the USD
Recent forex reports show that US dollar losing against most of the world’s leading currencies as modest inflation data had investors and brokers selling dollar to gain profits. However, most FX analy
Dollar Gains Multi-Month High Against the Yen
March 17, 2013
The fundamental analysis of last week’s trading show that the dollar mainly gained in the market. The dollar has been seeing a lot of trading in the recent weeks along with the Japanese Yen. The dolla
Dollar Gains against Most Major Currencies Last Week
March 12, 2013
The fundamental analysis of last week’s Forex reports show the dollar coming out higher against most of the other currencies of the world. The greenback is quickly becoming safe haven for investors a
Dollar Shows Mixed Trading Last Week
February 27, 2013
The Fundamental analysis of the last week’s FX indices shows mixed trading for the Dollar. The Dollar gained against the Euro as the pair chomped off the 1.3250 mark. Though there is a bit of support
Dow Jones Reaches 14,000 Euro Remains Weak
February 10, 2013
In spite of some clear implications of the improvement in the Euro Zone, the Euro currency continues to falter from its standard place in the Forex market last week. Earlier last week, the President o
Housing Market Prices Rise, Debt Ceiling Bill Introduced
A thorough and fundamental analysis of the Forex in the recent past has revealed a few trends. To begin with, the housing market in the U.S. has seen an upward shift of 5.5% in terms of prices. This i
Exports Rise, Mixed Response Overall
January 31, 2013
The week closed on a mixed-risk response in the Asian markets. The Japanese CPI continued to be weak and in return, Yen weakness widened at once. The Japanese shares boosted as a result of the currenc
Dollar Shows a Steady Rise
January 21, 2013
The Forex Fundamental Analysis of the recent market shows the changes in the FX markets in the world. Firstly, there is the USD/JPY market which has been steadily rising since the election of the new
UK: Ready for a Tough Decision
January 17, 2013
Since 1973, when the UK decided to be a member of the European Economic Meeting, there has been a controversy as to who rules the UK financial affairs? There has been a constant debate whether Britain
A Cut in Interest Rate Might Be the Biggest Surprise
January 11, 2013
Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission President believes that issues surrounding the survival of the Euro have been solved and it is not going to perish in the long run. He has made it firm tha
AUD/USD Pair Quiet, Gold Unstable While Silver Is Traded Down
January 3, 2013
The recent Forex fundamental Analysis shows that there have been significant changes in few of the FX markets. The EUR/USD pair saw a rise in the FX market and had a growth of 0.2%. The fiscal
Italian Prime Minister’s Resignation Set to Influence the Euro
December 27, 2012
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has announced plans to step down from his position by yearend. Forex traders and economic players were surprised about the announcement. Most of them believe that Mr
EUR/USD Rise, AUS/USD Fall
December 24, 2012
The Forex fundamental Analysis shows that there have been noticeable changes few of the FX markets. The EUR/USD pair had a good high in the start of this week at 1.3308 but was unable to maintain this
Trimming the Rates for the Market
December 10, 2012
Global demand is something that is seen as something that is positive to the Forex trading. Broker firms and other institutions in the market showed that the European Central Bank and possible projec
Market Movements that Move Forex Trades
December 9, 2012
Several areas around the globe can be seen as having different movements for the Forex trading. The UK, for one, has given indication that the economy is on its way to full recovery. Current financi
Possible Yen Reactions with Inflation and Deflation
November 27, 2012
Japanese internal government changes that calls for reform in its financial bill is typically seen as possible reasons for changes in the trading systems. The snap election that can happen this Decem
Bailout in Greece to Push Through or No
November 21, 2012
Uncertainty seems to be on the foremost minds of most people as to whether Greece will be given their much needed bailout or not. Forex broker companies are awaiting these transactions as the impact
US elections and Euro bailouts may reflect on Forex calls
November 11, 2012
Poland joined the teeming crowd of Euro-zone countries who have gained bailout. Just like Greece, it will get its relief in installments, but the price it’s going to pay in terms of spending cuts, is
Downhill exports and austerity measures!
October 27, 2012
Japan is causing a butterfly effect on other currencies through its recession of imports. It got tangled in a wrong time against China over some disputed lands, and that has translated into marginaliz
The curious case of two elections
October 21, 2012
When Barrack Obama became President, the world was reeling under recession, and coincidentally, the successive election is also paved during time of deep economic crisis. Amid third round of quantitat
The volatility of four economic zones
October 11, 2012
Fundamentally, the economic perusal ought to be divided into four zones for the week: USA, Europe, Japan and Australia. All these four have come up with volatility; not necessarily in the right direct
Forex Fundamentals – July 30th 2012
July 31, 2012
The Euro Zone is struggling at the moment, with many experts expressing concern that the Spanish economy is heading for an even deeper recession. This was reinforced by the announcement that Spanish
Fundamental Analysis July 9th 2012
July 10, 2012
This week could see a slight rise in the value of the Euro, as data coming out of Germany, especially regarding production, is looking good. However, the Euro Zone is still facing a debt crisis, and
Forex Fundamentals 2nd July 2012
July 3, 2012
Over the last week, things have gotten even more volatile within Europe. The European summit gave a precious chance for Italy and Spain, when lenders eased loan conditions for Spanish banks and rele
Week Ending 24th Jun
June 25, 2012
Investors have turned their eyes towards the USD this week, after uncertainty about the economic status of Greece and Spain made the Euro seem even less appealing than it has in recent weeks. Since F
Fundamental Analysis – Week Ending 17th June
June 18, 2012
Now that the Greek Elections are over, the markets have released a brief (and perhaps slightly too early) sigh of relief. The New Democracy must now form a government, and while the worst case scenar
Forex Fundamentals – Week Ending June 8th
June 10, 2012
The Euro has fallen again against the dollar, following a downgrade to Spain’s credit rating, along with signs of weakness for the Italian and German economies. The single currency is now perce
Forex Fundamentals – Week Ending 2nd June
June 4, 2012
This week sees little change in the European side of the market. In fact, the trend could be considered to be continuing down. Inflation has eased in the euro-zone, but the continuing economi
Fundamental Analysis – Week Ending May 26th
May 27, 2012
The EUR/USD is one of the most popular currency pairs, and right now this pair is even more popular than ever before, as the ease of trading is combined with a clear trend – the strengthening o
Fundamentals: Predictable Currencies for 2012
December 31, 2011
While 2011 proved to be a turbulent economic year, that doesn’t meant that there were no havens of stability to be found. In the year ahead, finding those stable havens, and using them to your
Euro Holds, Dollar Struggles With Deficit Talk
November 21, 2011
– Euro response to Spanish Election is muted– Dollar slips as investors are wary about intervention– Risk aversion makes AUD fall The Euro has been holding steady during the Asian tr
UK Funds Still Risk-Shy
October 31, 2011
UK Investors are retreating even further away from risky funds following another month of stress in the Euro-Zone area. The rescue plan put forward by finance ministers has been called “unconvi
Euro Debt Crisis Summit Postponed
October 26, 2011
The planned meeting of the European Union finance ministers has been postponed. The meeting was scheduled to take place tomorrow, but has been delayed, adding evidence to the fears that Germany, Fran
Foreign Currency Week Ahead: Oct 10th
October 10, 2011
The situation in Europe is still volatile, and this is reflected in the mood of the market. GBP The pound sterling has performed poorly of late against all of the major currencies. It is expected tha
Euro On the Rise Following German Vote
September 29, 2011
- Euro on the rise following German Vote- Dealers Caution investors on pessimism The Euro saw an increase agains the Dollar and the Yen in the Asian markets, following optimisim after the German lawma
Week Ahead: Markets Seeking Solution to Euro Troubles
September 24, 2011
The foreign currency market is still suffering from a rather nervous disposition, and is seeking resolution to the Greek sovereign debt crisis, and the continuing Euro issues. All eyes and ears are on
Currency Outlook 31 August
August 31, 2011
GBP There were no major data releases in the UK today, and this may have led the Pound to drift downwards against the other majors. Tomorrow’s PMI Manufacturing Sector Survey could prove to be
Swiss Franc Still Over-Valued
The Swiss government has spoken out to say that the country’s currency is still too strong – in spite of a number of measures that have recently been taken to make the currency less attrac
Currency Fundamentals August 9th
August 9, 2011
EURO The ongoing problems in the Euro-zone were overlooked last week by many investors because of the stock market crash. However, now that the stock market crisis is just a memory, investors are tur
Euro Zone Week Ahead August 7th
August 7, 2011
The prospects for the week ahead remain bleak for the Euro and the USD. Despite the European Central Bank taking steps to limit the sovereign debt crisis from spreading in the Euro Zone, the currency
Currency Predictions 5th August
August 5, 2011
GBP This morning saw the UK’s Producer Price Index figure offer some positive news – factory gate prices are rising more quickly than expected. In a healthier time, this would have caused
Week’s Trading Dominated by Pessimism
August 4, 2011
While this week saw the US debt crisis averted, the general mood permeating the markets has still been one of pessimism. The US still faces the possibility of downgrades, and the Euro Zone is general
Currency Fundamentals – 1st August
August 1, 2011
Difficult Week for the Dollar with Fiscal Crisis Looming Euro Docket Heavy with EU Crisis GBP Gets Little Encouragement from BoE Meeting Gold Breakout Likely with Deficit Clock Running Out The dollar
Market Updates 26th June
July 26, 2011
The pound decreased against the EUR and the USD in the foreign exchange markets today, falling from 1.1346 to 1.1340 – a small decrease, but a telling one. The GBP/USD exchange rates also fell
