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Retail Bond Trading ? the next big financial market?


"Two new websites focused on Bonds, Annuities, & Fixed Income investing have been recently launched. The entrepreneur behind this ambitious project is an experienced financial executive – Mar..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 19:44
Taggar: financial, market

The Swiss National Bank to Intervene in The Currency Market


"The Swiss National Bank (SNB) will enforce its minimum rate of 1.2 Swiss francs per euro and is ready to buy unlimited amounts of foreign currency in any global interbank market?, said interim presid..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 15:37
Taggar: bank, currency, foreign currency, market, rate

EUR Pegged to be Lower?


"Market surprises seem to be coming in three’s this morning. EUR is still in demand and is beginning to encroach on price tipping points that has more than a few weaker shorts worried. Last night..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 13:29
Taggar: currency, market, point, rate

Euro Could Survive Greece Exit


"Yesterday, Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said the negotiations in Athens were “so tough that as soon as one chapter closes another opens”. The negotiations will continue today..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 13:22
Taggar: bank, finance, market

US Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading


"Greek news, economy sends mixed signals to greenbackThe US dollar is mixed in forex trading on the currency market today as an interesting situation arises. On one hand, Greek officials are trying to..."

Aussie Reaches Support in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the Australian dollarThe Aussie has found a support level in forex trading against the US dollar today. Aussie is a little bit higher today, thanks to the latest news out of Aust..."

Brazil Central Bank Intervenes to Ease Rally


"The central bank of Brazil bought dollars in the forex spot market today in order to hold down the soaring value of the real, the Brazilian currency. So far this year, the real has appreciated by 8.5..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 23:57
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, market

Three Explanations for the ECB position on Greek Debt Restructuring


"  Joseph Stiglitz over at The Guardian writes three possible explanations for why the European Central Bank is pushing for a 50% voluntary cut, that will not be considered a “Credit Event”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 20:46
Taggar: bank, market

Greece: Deal or No Deal?


"A new week began Greek politicians still balking at the lending troika’s insistence on further austerity.  Time is running out to get a deal. Stock market declines as of 18:00 GMT against t..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 20:45
Taggar: market

Daily spot FX volume grows 28% by October 2011


"The Survey of North American Foreign Exchange Volume is designed to measure the level of turnover in the foreign exchange market. The survey defines foreign exchange transactions as spot, forwards, sw..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 20:07
Taggar: currencies, foreign exchange, market

Loonie at the Mercy of Ivey


"Given the markets lack of focus on fundamentals lately, the loonie by all accounts, for a growth sensitive currency is holding its own outright, but for how long? The Loonie has been riding on the coa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 13:33
Taggar: currency, economy, loonie, market, report

Could the Euro Forex Trading Forecast be Ready for Another Rally?


"Euro in forex tradingLately, the euro forex trading forecast has been fairly choppy. And, today the euro is lower in forex trading on the currency market. However, if Greece figured out, a euro rally..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 10:54
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Week in FX Jan 29-Feb 3


"CHF continues to rise despite the EUR?s resilience. The SNB’s pledge to hold the CHF 1.20 cap will soon be tested. Since its inception last September it has worked, however, in the past few week..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:35
Taggar: announcement, currency, market

Land of the Rising Yen


"Japan?s Finance Minister Azumi said that the government will take decisive currency steps if needed and that speculative moves in the currency market are increasing. He and his policy makers can breat..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:33
Taggar: currency, finance, market

NFP no license to apply risk


"Analysts? employment expectations were blown out of the water on Friday. NFP produced a stellar report, creating +243k new jobs, pushing the unemployment rate down two ticks to +8.3%. Risk has been qu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:32
Taggar: bear, currency, employment, loonie, market, point, rate, report

Prepare for AFME?s 7th Annual European Market Liquidity Conference ? 8 February in London


"The Association for Financial Markets in Europe is hosting its much-anticipated Market Liquidity Conference in the heart of the worlds financial capital on the 8th of February 2012. The conference wil..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 11:52
Taggar: financial, market

Euro Falls on Disappointing Regional Data


"Euro in forex tradingEuro is falling today, in spite of the general inclination toward risk appetite right now. The latest news out of the eurozone is providing disappointment, and that is sending the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 09:32
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, point, retail sales, trading

China to Play the Eurozone?s White Knight?


"Since the early days of the Eurozone debt crisis, insiders have identified China and its $3.2 trillion in foreign reserves as a potential contributor to a Eurozone bailout fund. Today, Premier Wen Jia..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 23:27
Taggar: financial, market

Despite ?Signs of Improvement? Bernanke Holds Near-Zero Rate Pledge


"Speaking before the House Budget Committee in Washington today, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy appeared to be gaining in strength. ?Fortunately, over the past few mon..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 20:40
Taggar: economy, indicators, market, rate

Quiet Start to Groundhog?s Day ? Eye on Bernanke


"The dollar shows minimal overnight movement.  It’s up 0.2% and 0.1% against the Swiss franc and euro but down 0.1% relative to the yen, loonie, Aussie dollar, kiwi and yuan.  Sterling..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 14:39
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Boston Technologies publishes volumes infographic


"We already mentioned here how popular these infographics are becoming. It’s quite an easily designed but visually attractive presentation of a certain topic and many brokers use  them when tryin..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 12:50
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, market

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"Uncertainty sends euro down on risk aversionThere is just enough uncertainty in the FX market to send the euro lower today in forex trading against the US dollar. The 17-nation currency is heading low..."

Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains


"Focus on other data, and risk aversion, in the FX marketInitial jobless claims fell last week, but the news isn't spurring risk appetite. Instead, forex traders are focusing on other news right now. C..."

Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains


"Focus on other data, and risk aversion, in the FX marketInitial jobless claims fell last week, but the news isn't spurring risk appetite. Instead, forex traders are focusing on other news right now. C..."

VT Systems launches VT Trader? and VTSpot? Online FX Trading Platform


"VT Systems now starts marketing VT Trader as a standalone trading platform. VT is an extremely advanced and flexible platform and it’s a shame it still didn’t get the recognition it deserv..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-01 13:27
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Japanese Yen Gains Against the US Dollar


"Yen higher in forex tradingJapanese yen is gaining against the US dollar in forex trading today, heading higher as concerns about the US economy persist. Even though there is some good news coming out..."

Positive UK Data Helps Pound in Forex Trading


"Sterling higher in currency tradingPositive manufacturing data out of the UK is helping the pound today in forex trading. The news about manufacturing was better than expected, and this is helping the..."

Algo traders get faster execution with Quanthouse


"Quanthouse a leading technology solutions provider to automated traders has made its Hotspot FX feed handler available to algorithmic traders. Adoption of electronic trading continues to increase in t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 14:27
Taggar: fx market, market, trading

Canadian Dollar Drops after Disappointing Canadian GDP News


"Loonie in currency tradingCanadian dollar dropped in forex trading on the currency market after the report of Canada's 4th quarter GDP from 2011 came in. The GDP unexpectedly dropped by 0.1%, and that..."

Home Prices Decline in the United States


"US dollar lower today in forex tradingHome prices declined, yet again, in November of 2011. The Case-Shiller report shows that November was a disappointing month for home prices, with a decline to low..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 09:47
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, point, report, trading

And Now, Portugal


"By Sam Mattera Benzinga Guest Writer On Monday, the yield on the 5-year Portuguese note spiked. The yield hit a record for the post-euro era of 22.69%. The trade may have been fueled by the turn of e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 20:18
Taggar: market

markets.com acquires certain assets of Strategy Runner from MF Global


"markets.com which has been pretty aggressive in terms of broker acquisitions (Finexo and ForexYard to name a few) is now making a step into the technology arena by acquiring certain key assets and emp..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 17:40
Taggar: forex, market, rate

Biggest One-Time Forex Profit


"Last time, I’ve asked about the biggest loss encountered by you in Forex trading. That can be kind of an embarrassing thing to talk about as not many traders l..."

Saxo Bank launches in Australia


"Saxo Bank, through Saxo Capital Markets Australia or SCM Australia in short (I strongly recommend Saxo people to abandon the SCM abbreviation as some people may misread it) just announced the launch o..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 12:51
Taggar: bank, market

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency drops on forex marketEuro is heading lower in forex trading as risk appetite flees and focus returns to Greece. Once again, it has become clear that the leaders of the eurozone lack..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 10:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, point, trading

Risk Aversion Returns to the Forex Market


"Euro lower in forex tradingRisk aversion is returning to the forex market today, increasing as worries about Greece and the eurozone take center stage. Last week, the euro saw some solid gains in fore..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 09:44
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Week in FX Europe Jan 22-27


"Plans for the Greek Private Sector Involvement remain a source of considerable uncertainty for peripheral markets, and the inconclusive result of negotiations over the past few days will leave the EUR..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 20:50
Taggar: market

Still Watching Greece and Waiting for U.S. GDP Data


"The dollar has softened overnight by 0.6% versus the yen, 0.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.4% versus the kiwi, 0.3% relative to the euro, and 0.2% against the loonie, Swissie, and sterling. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 14:35
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

US Yields Move Ahead of GDP


"With little excitement in the currency markets O/N, US benchmark yields have backed up a tad ahead of this mornings US GDP report. Treasuries have managed to snap a two-day rally that sent five-year y..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 13:34
Taggar: currency, market, report, trading

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Greenback pressured in currency tradingUS dollar is lower in forex trading, heading down as concerns about the economy once again take center stage. Greenback is lower in currency trading, pressured a..."

UK Prime Minister urges EU leaders to be bolder


"As part of the Davos World Economic Forum, UK Prime minister, David Cameron is urging his EU counterparts to follow Britain’s example. In his words: “In Britain we had to be bold”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 16:23
Taggar: investment, market

Fed Extends Near-Zero Rate Pledge; Hints at More Bond Buying


"Yesterday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement extended the current near-zero interest rate policy another year to the middle of 2014. The FOMC also addressed the resumption of the Fed&..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 16:20
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate

Gain Capital marks the German market as the next frontier


"It’s interesting to see that while all major American brokers have marked UK in Europe just for their European regulated subsidiaries but focus on Asia as their target market with highest growth..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 14:14
Taggar: brokers, market

EUR Top is Where Now?


"The market sure did not see this one coming from the Fed. An ?unambiguous and aggressive? statement from US policy makers is certainly laying the groundworks for QE3. With unemployment elevated and in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 13:26
Taggar: economy, employment, inflation, market

UK Pound Lower Against Euro in Forex Trading


"Sterling drops against 17-nation currencyUK pound is lower against the euro in forex trading today, dropping as concerns about the British economy acquire prominence. The British economy, which appear..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 11:51
Taggar: currency, economy, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Russia Announces the Aussie as a Reserve Currency


"Aussie gains in currency tradingThe Aussie is rising today, thanks to newfound popularity with the Russians. The Russian central bank deputy minister announced that the Australian dollar will be used..."

Euro Rallies in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency gains on risk appetiteHere comes the risk rally. Euro is heading higher in forex trading, gaining as the markets look forward to continued stimulus from the United States. Yesterday..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 11:27
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

FXPrimus expands to LATAM, new office in Peru


"FXPrimus a leading FX broker has expanded its foothold and opened the first international FX brokerage in Peru. As the developed markets are reaching maturity and cost of client acquisition is growing..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 10:20
Taggar: brokers, market

A Virtual Easing by the FOMC


"The Federal Open Market Committee didn’t cut Federal funds rate because it’s already been near zero since late 2008.  New quantitative easing wasn’t announced because the presen..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 20:53
Taggar: market, rate

A ?Dovish? FOMC


"The “Exceptional” language was maintained by the FOMC after keeping rates on hold. A dovish meeting has US yields and the dollar sliding. This FOMC’s statement shows one major change..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 20:03
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “We consider that French banks will be able to maintain their lending activity in their core businesses” - Standard & Poor?s Standard & PoorR..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 16:35
Taggar: analysis, bank, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market

Deja Vu EURO


"The single currency price action has us trading back and forth, with the lows getting higher and the sellers becoming a tad more aggressive at the top. Fundamental releases and Greek bond discussions..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 13:36
Taggar: bear, bull, currency, market, trading

Admiral Markets launches ASIC licensed office in Australia


"We only wrote about Ava FX announcing the launch of their new Australian office after receiving ASIC authorization yesterday and now we have more news coming from that continent: Admiral Markets, a la..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 12:45
Taggar: market

Tough Fiscal Rules Part of New European Union Pact


"Response to sovereign debt crisisIn response to the sovereign debt crisis, European leaders are drafting a set of tough new fiscal rules designed to ensure that what is happening in Greece doesn't hap..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 10:32
Taggar: currency, financial, financial news, forex, forex trading, market, trading

EUR/USD Down on Greek Discussion Stalemate


"EUR/USD was down today as talks about reducing Greek debt ended in a stalemate. Private creditors demand 4 percent interest rates, while Greece asked for less than 3 percent. The&#..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 17:53
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, rate

Ava FX receives ASIC approval, launches Australian office


"Ava FX just announced that it was authorized by ASIC to start operating in Australia. Ava Capital Markets Australia will offer Ava's trading services to local and Asian traders. Australia has quickly..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 15:30
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, trading

HK wants to develop itself as Yuan derivatives hub


"Hong Kong currently leads offshore renmbini trading, a recent statement from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning to offer the first Yuan-denominated derivative later in 2012. Hong..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 13:42
Taggar: financial, market, trading

Aussie Loses Momentum in Forex Trading


"Gold prices fall, bringing Aussie down as wellAussie is losing momentum in forex trading today, falling as risk appetite disappears. Riskier assets are lower on the currency market today, and that inc..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 09:48
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency falls back below 1.30 levelYesterday, euro saw a great rally in forex trading on the currency market, heading above the important 1.30 level against the US dollar. Today, though, th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 09:38
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, profit, trading

US Debt Prices on the Back Foot


"Weekend discussions between Greece and its private lenders did not result in agreement as many had anticipated. At the same time, it has not been able to derail global equities entirely. It seems that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 20:32
Taggar: market

Q4 2011 Forex Magnates Forex Industry Report is Available


"The Q4 2011 Report includes: 1. Q4 2011 Forex market overview and Q1 2012 forecast 2. Forex Volumes Survey 3. Media Forex Websites Traffic Survey Q4 2011 4. Articles: Overview of the Chinese forex mar..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 14:37
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, report

EU Finance Ministers Meeting Today


"A slow start to the week, as many Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.  Closed markets include Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Taiwan, Si..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 14:03
Taggar: finance, market

Are EUR Bears Losing the Fight?


"What ever happened to the Greek haircuts? Market perception saw it as a done deal, where further details were supposedly forthcoming over the past weekend. According to the IIF, negotiations are ongoi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 13:15
Taggar: finance, market, report

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingUS dollar is heading lower almost across the board today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Optimism about the Greek debt situation is helping the euro in forex trading..."

Euro Moves above 1.30 against US Dollar


"Euro in forex tradingEuro is above the 1.30 level against the US dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, risk appetite has returned to the FX market, after the euro has had some..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading

Grab 50% Gains with This Unpopular Currency


"By Evaldo Albuquerque, Editor, Exotic FX Alert and Currency Capitalist Mr. Market is a very tricky character. He always does what you least expect. Take last year, for example. The consensus at the b..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-22 17:27
Taggar: currency, market

EUR Shorts Suffer with Bond Bears


"US data is beginning to highlight the disconnect between the US and the Euro-zone. As FX traders hone their Fixed Income (FI) skills with the Euro sovereign debt issues, even they must sympathize with..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 20:27
Taggar: bear, currency, fx trade, market, rate

European Banks Building Cash Reserves


"European banks are preparing for a potential worsening of the region’s sovereign and banking crisis, with many firms stockpiling cash and cutting back on loans to new clients as they seek to pro..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 17:48
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency fallsEuro is pulling back in forex trading, after a rally that saw some of the highest levels in weeks. However, the euro is now lower against most other major currencies, strugglin..."

Toss a EUR-Up or Down?


"This EUR move is not even a classic case of having to book profits believing that we are witnessing the single currency?s limited potential short term objective. The EUR seems to have run out steam th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 13:27
Taggar: currency, market, profit

US Jobless Claims Fall by 50,000


"The number of Americans filing for new jobless benefits dropped to a near four-year low last week, pointing to some building up of momentum in the labor market and the economy. Initial claims for stat..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 16:43
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point

UK Pound Finds Support in Currency Trading


"Pound higher against the US dollarLike other high beta currencies, the pound is finding support against the US dollar today as risk appetite makes an appearance on the FX market. The pound is gaining..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 14:38
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, fx market, market, pound, trading

Euro Gets Boost in Forex Trading


"Euro heads above the 1.29 level against the US dollarEuro is getting a boost today in forex trading as optimism makes an appearance. Forex traders are turning to riskier assets today as good news is r..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 14:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Gold Prices Retreat


"US dollar lower in currency tradingGold prices are slipping a bit in commodities trading. Normally, the fact that the euro is higher in forex trading would help support gold prices, but the issue of w..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 13:41
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Borrowing Continues for Italy's Banks


"Banks continue to borrow from the ECBRecently, the ECB announced a special borrowing program, allowing banks to borrow from the central bank for three years at special interest rates. The idea is help..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 13:15
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

FXCM reports December 2011 monthly metrics


"FXCM just reported its December 2011 metrics and also metrics for the full 2011 year. As expected volume in December was substantially lower than in November. The reason for this..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 23:38
Taggar: currency, market, report

FXCM reports December 2011 monthly metrics


"FXCM just reported its December 2011 metrics and also metrics for the full 2011 year. As expected volume in December was substantially lower than in November. The reason for this is both the holidays..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 23:38
Taggar: currency, market, report

FXCM reports December 2011 monthly metrics


"FXCM just reported its December 2011 metrics and also metrics for the full 2011 year. As expected volume in December was substantially lower than in November. The reason for this is both the holidays..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 23:38
Taggar: currency, market, report

Will China Weaken the Yuan to Boost Its Market?


"By Sam Mattera Benzinga Guest Writer In the second half of 2010, David Tepper achieved a level of notoriety after he had made the correct call on equities for the second half of that year and the begi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 22:51
Taggar: bull, economy, market

Risk Currencies Get a Boost in Forex Trading


"Euro and other currencies gain on the FX marketRisk currencies are getting a boost in forex trading today, heading higher as better news improves matters. China's economic data proved better than expe..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 10:25
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, point, trading

First Market Reaction to S&P Downgrades of Europe


"Trading has been calmer than feared.  For one thing, U.S. markets will be closed today for the Martin Luther King holiday, and for another, S&P did not downgrade European country risk ratings..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 19:16
Taggar: market, trading

First Market Reaction to S&P Downgrades of Europe


"Trading has been calmer than feared.  For one thing, U.S. markets will be closed today for the Martin Luther King holiday, and for another, S&P did not downgrade European country risk ratings as m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 14:41
Taggar: market, trading

EUR move Exaggerated?


"The market needs an extended break to digest what was dumped on her late Friday and Martin Luther King Day in the US gives us that opportunity. The decision by S&P to downgrade the sovereign rati..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 13:27
Taggar: market, spread

Euro Manages to Head Higher, Even After Downgrades


"Euro in forex tradingEuro is heading higher in forex trading today, gaining even after a number of downgrades in the eurozone. Nine eurozone countries, including France, were downgraded late Friday ni..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 11:42
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading, us market

US Dollar Heads Lower on Commodities


"Greenback in forex tradingGreenback is heading lower in forex trading, thanks in large part due to higher commodities. US dollar often moves inversely to commodities, and gold and oil are strengthenin..."

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR ECB President Mario Draghi announced his plan for curtailing European debt turmoil starts to work as large amount capital injection in region’s financial syst..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 20:28
Taggar: analysis, announcement, dukascopy, financial, fundamental analysis, market, oil

Week in FX Europe Jan 8-13


"The Spanish Bond and Italian Bill auctions were well received this week and gave the single currency hope for at least 24-hours. However, this morning?s final Italian issues of the week have provided..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 19:12
Taggar: currency, market

No Trouble So Far This Friday the 13th


"There’s a good buzz in the market about the success of recent European bond auctions.  More auctions today in Italy were well subscribed and resulted in lower yields.  The yields on 10..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 14:36
Taggar: market, point

Metatrader5 receives Singapore Mercantile Exchange certification


"Metaquotes launches Metatrader5 as its big hope in breaking into the exchanges market. Metatrader5 in general wasn't supposed to replace Metatrader4 but help Metaquotes tap the ex..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 14:14
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, metatrader, trading

Metatrader5 receives Singapore Mercantile Exchange certification


"Metaquotes launches Metatrader5 as its big hope in breaking into the exchanges market. Metatrader5 in general wasn't supposed to replace Metatrader4 but help Metaquotes tap the exchanges market while..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 14:14
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, metatrader, trading

US Dollar Gains in Forex Trading


"Greenback higher in currency tradingUS dollar is gaining in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to concerns about what's next for the European economy, US economy and more. US trade data has..."

Euro Sells Off in Forex Trading


"Disappointing data, Italian debt auction send euro lowerEuro is selling off in forex trading today as disappointment sets in. US data is anemic, and that has some worried that the pace of the economic..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 09:30
Taggar: currencies, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, point, trading

US Jobless Claims Rise More than Expected


"New claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected during the first week of January climbing by 24,000 to 399,000 for the week. Projections called for 375,000 new applications. While the sur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-12 16:31
Taggar: employment, market

Will the US embrace EURs new found confidence?


"The EUR?s low (1.2663) print of yesterday is but a distant memory in this monotonous trading range. Especially after this mornings successfully strong Spanish bond and Italian bill auction. Until know..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-12 13:19
Taggar: market, rate, trading

German Debt Well Received No Effect on EUR So Far


"European currency markets are range bound with investors weighing up decent European data and mixed economic news, along with the prospect of key, market moving developments tomorrow including soverei..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-11 13:20
Taggar: announcement, currency, market, rate

Gold Tries to Rally, Even as US Dollar Gains


"Gold prices slightly higher in commodities tradingNormally, gold prices move inversely to the US dollar, but sometimes the two move in tandem if risk aversion is a factor, since both can be considered..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-11 09:13
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, rate, trading

Euro Tries to Recover Some Ground in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroEuro dropped below the 1.2700 level earlier in trading. However, euro is back above that level, and trying to make up some lost ground. Helping the euro are comments from..."

Bunds and Treasury Yields Narrow


"Despite the increase of product, US Treasury yields continue to fluctuate ahead of this week?s three US issues totaling $66b. German Bunds on the other hand are definitely trading under pressure, fall..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 20:46
Taggar: market, trading

myfxbook launches a spreads comparison engine


"We reported about this trend almost two years ago here as we've noticed an influx of sites with various spread comparison engines. One of the first to enter the market was FX Inte..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 16:11
Taggar: market, report, spread, trading

EUR Shorts Wait for the Next Leg Down


"EUR bears are beginning to feel the heat as their currency decides to grind higher, force exiting some of the ?weaker? yearly shorts. Last nights ?next leg? uptick was fueled by the possibility that C..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 13:22
Taggar: bear, currency, economy, market

Will the US Dollar Be in High Demand in 2012?


"US dollar forex trading forecastRight now, euro appears to be edging higher in forex trading, moving toward the 1.2800 level. However, euro seems to be capped -- unable to get to that point. And this..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 09:37
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

What are Central Banks Expected to do in 2012?


"The New Year has begun and it is important to see what the market is pricing in for central banks this year. As you may know, central bank rate hike expectations change often but as of last week, mos..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 01:14
Taggar: bank, market, rate

FOMC Voters 2012 Dove Hawk Scale


"The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee changes dramatically in 2012. Gone are Evans (the most dovish member of the FOMC), Fisher, Plosser and Kocherlakota (the Trio of hawks) and in comes L..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 00:59
Taggar: market

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR Euro Zone’s investor confidence for this month improved more than expected but remained in the negative territory for the sixth month in line. Sentix index ad..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 19:14
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market, point, report

EURs Litany of Reasons to Short


"This is a week of crowded policy events and euro area sovereign issues. Currently, investors are witnessing a mild risk rally, with the dollar giving back some of Friday?s gains, especially against th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 13:41
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

Traiana first to be certified by CME Group for OTC FX Client Clearing


"CME is still very much focused on taking over the retail forex market (with the generous help of the CFTC) in the US and adding Traiana's in due time may appeal to large forex tra..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 12:28
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Week in FX Europe Jan 1-6


"It?s been a big week for the EUR with negative sentiment gathering momentum on last years currency play. The market has managed to penetrate the EUR?s 16-month low allowing technical analysts, who are..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 18:48
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Cross Border Dollars Temporarily Diverge


"The ?big? dollar remains the go to currency. The market seems to be shifting away from wanting to own it solely as a risk aversion strategy, to one where the buck is being used as an investment curren..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 18:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, investment, market, rate, trading

Yen and Aussie have their own Battle


"Finance Minister Azumi says Japan is closely watching the EUR?s decline versus the Yen. Currently, the market is seeing more Yen intervention dangers if the declines accelerate much further. Today?s m..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 18:45
Taggar: currency, finance, market, rate

Market Primed for Upside NFP Risk?


"Big picture, the markets are torn between the recent run of better than expected US data which has raised expectations for the payrolls number this morning, and worries about the euro-zone debt and he..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 13:03
Taggar: bank, dollar, employment, market

CFTC halts NADEX?s political binaries


"Trust CFTC (and NFA) to kill any interesting initiative in the financial markets. Because if anything these political binaries are responsible for all the global financial problem..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 22:30
Taggar: bank, financial, market

EUR/USD at the Lowest Since September 2010


"EUR/USD dropped to the low last seen in September 2010 as concerns about the European crisis returned to the Forex market, while the US economy continued to..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 18:55
Taggar: economy, employment, forex, forex market, market

A Second Romanian Interest Rate Cut


"The National Bank of Romania Board members have sliced the monetary policy reference rate to 5.75% from 6.0% but left reserve requirements unchanged.  This second reduction following a similar 25..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 17:20
Taggar: bank, cpi, financial, inflation, market, point, rate

US Private Hiring Continued to Expand in December


"Private-sector hiring surged in December as employers added 325,000 new workers while claims for jobless benefits fell, raising hope that recent labor market improvement would continue in 2012. The AD..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 16:32
Taggar: employment, financial, market, point, report

ActForex adds FC Stone to the list of its clients


"FC Stone is one of the largest forex liquidity providers in the market and already entered the forex market through a collaboration with Integral in creating the StoneX platform..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 13:55
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, market

Man vs Machine ? The Future of Algorithmic Trading


"Hi everyone. Did you know that as of September 2010, 56% of daily NYSE trading volume was due to the use of high-frequency trading systems. Automated trading systems are not just used in the stock ma..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-04 18:17
Taggar: automated trading, bank, forex, forex market, market, trading, trading system

Greece Could Exit Euro if Bailout Agreement is not Signed


"The latest soundbites from Greece point to a threat of Eurozone exit if the Greek Bailout Agreement is not signed. Observers note that this is intended more for the locals to show a strong government..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-04 17:17
Taggar: market, point

BUNDs and PMI to hurt EUR?


"What are we waiting for? Despite yesterday being the beginning of the New Year for the rest of the world, it seems that the markets are underwhelmed by the rise in the US ISM. Thus far, it has failed..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-04 13:29
Taggar: market

Happy New Year


"New Year’s Day is the most widely shared holiday.  Typically, markets are quite on this second day of January with many centers closed to observe the holiday.  However, many manufactur..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-02 16:12
Taggar: dollar, market, share

Next Week


"Most markets throughout the world will be closed Monday, January 2nd to observe the New Year’s holiday, and Japan stays closed on Tuesday as well.  The Czech and Romanian central banks will..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 23:04
Taggar: bank, market, rate

The US Dollar Tries to Find Some Hope


"Last Friday, the Dollar Index cut its smallest daily range in almost four months as traders that stuck around for much of the week for the slight chance of a market collapse unwound into the extended..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 16:12
Taggar: dollar, market

2011 Forex Industry Summary ? Free Report


" 2011 was a very eventful year in the retail forex market. If anything, 2011 was the year of the regulator."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-29 19:49
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Japanese Yen Gains Against Majors in Currency Trading


"Yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is gaining against other majors in currency trading on the FX market today. Concerns about what's next for the eurozone has the currency market acting a little dif..."

US Jobless Claims News Best in Three Years


"US dollar inches lower against euro on the newsUS jobless claims numbers are improving now, with the four-week average now at the best it's been in three years. The news is providing life to the equit..."

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “I expect further cheapening of [Italian] bonds” - Alessandro Giansanti, rate strategist at ING Italian government bonds fell on Tuesday, pushing three-..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 16:50
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, economy, financial, fundamental analysis, market, rate

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR European shares opened higher after Christmas holidays, though trading volumes are predicted to be relatively low. Stoxx 600 gained 0.2% at 242.41, whereas France&#..."

EUR/USD Hangs Above Opening


"EUR/USD was rising today, stalled, then sharply dropped, and currently trades sideways, remaining above the opening level. The gains aren’t big, though. The report about the&..."

After the Christmas Break


"A few markets remain shut for Boxing Day (Britain, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand), but most reopened.  In thin volume, price movements have been limited. The dollar is down 0.3% against st..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-27 17:46
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

SpotOption is first binary provider to launch mobile app


"Binary Options market which really kicked off about a year ago is undergoing rapid development. Binaries are forex on speed - everything in this industry is happening faster but e..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-27 15:44
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Home Prices Continue to Fall in the US


"US dollar mostly weaker todayHome prices continue to fall in the US, according to the Case Shiller Index. The news is putting a damper on some of the gains seen earlier today by stocks. The release of..."

Extremely Few Markets Open for Trading and No Big Stories to Report


"Most markets remain closed today, observing Christmas or Boxing Day.  The list of shut markets includes Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Great B..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-26 16:33
Taggar: market, trading

Next Week


"Next week, the final one of the ill-fated year 2011, begins with the observance of Christmas that will close most markets on Monday and some until Wednesday.  The event and data release calendar..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-24 20:01
Taggar: market, price index

Continuing Concerns over Europe at the Christmas Break


"A narrowly mixed dollar has risen 0.3% against the Swiss franc, 0.2% versus sterling and 0.1% against the euro but fallen 0.2% against the Australia dollar and 0.1% relative to the loonie.  The k..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-23 18:09
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Durable Goods Orders Grow, EUR/USD Falls


"EUR/USD erased its previous gains today as the data from the United States continued to be positive, while the future of the European Union is still uncertain. Durab..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-23 17:29
Taggar: durable goods, goods orders, market

EUR/USD Slumps After Rally as ECB Fails Ease Concerns


"EUR/USD was rising today, but later dropped sharply. The European Central Bank was providing loans today to support the eurozone economy, but the bank’s effort failed to ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-21 18:11
Taggar: bank, economy, market, report

Czech National Bank: No Change


"The two-week Czech repo rate, 0.75% since May 2010, has been left unchanged after the final policy meeting of 2011.  The result was as expected.  A statement on the central bank web site spe..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-21 16:28
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, rate

Eurozone Crisis Continues to Widen in the Global Market


"US dollar gains on uncertaintyThe eurozone debt crisis appears to be spreading to other markets. Indeed, one of the fears was that the crisis would begin impacting wider markets. And, as eurozone lead..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-21 10:43
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, report, spread, trading

U.S. Housing Starts Jump 9.3% in November


"Housing starts surged to a 1-1/2 year high in November and permits for future construction were the highest since March 2010 as demand for rental apartments rose, offering hope for the weak housing ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 16:11
Taggar: market, rate, report

EUR/USD Higher on German Business Confidence & Spanish Bill Auction


"EUR/USD jumped today after the German business climate unexpectedly improved this month (Event A on the chart) and the Spanish bill auction ended with a good outcome..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 16:09
Taggar: market, rate, report

For a Change Some Good News to Lift Risk Appetite


"The dollar lost 1.0% against the Australian dollar, 0.9% versus the kiwi and sterling, 0.6% relative to the loonie, euro and Swissie, and 0.1% against the yen.  The yuan is steady.  Pre-Chri..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 14:49
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market, trading

US Dollar Drops in Currency Trading


"Optimism leads to softer dollar in forex tradingGeneral optimism about Europe and the United States is leading to a lower dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the US dollar is..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 10:09
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Good news buoys euro on the forex marketGood news is helping the euro in forex trading on the currency market today. Euro is heading higher as better news out of Germany helps confidence in the region..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 09:46
Taggar: currency, economy, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Nadex to launch Political binary options


"Nadex is the only authorized binary options provider in the US although many foreign binary option brokers market to American clients. Nadex is an exchange and in order to trade b..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-19 15:42
Taggar: brokers, market

CFTC orders Gain Capital to pay a client $10,000 for lost profits


"CFTC just published its decision in a case of Robert West vs. Gain Capital and Glenn Stevens ordering Gain to pay West $10,000 for lost profits. The whole case is a fascinating re..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-19 10:51
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, profit

Markets Focus on Kim Jong Il and Europe


"Euro slips in forex tradingForex traders are focusing on Europe, and on the passing of Kim Jong Il today. There is some uncertainty, and a propensity for defense today in the Forex market. Forex trade..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-19 09:25
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Next Week


"For the week before Christmas, a fairly sizable number of economic data releases are scheduled.  Plus there will be monetary policy meetings in Japan, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 23:48
Taggar: bank, market

Currency Markets Head into the Home Stretch of 2011


"Currency trading has unique properties in the final weeks of the calendar year.  Market professionals will be closing their books, taking some days off, and generally become less responsive to th..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 20:19
Taggar: currency, currency trading, market, trading

Week in FX Europe Dec 11-16


"Last week?s Euro summit is not sitting well with the market. From the first trading session this week, investors were given the green light to push this currency down to an 11-month low. Rating Agenci..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 19:31
Taggar: currency, market, trading

Should we let the EUR Snooze?


"The overnight session can only be described as a ?modest? rally for risk. Global equities managed to pare their weekly losses, but the sooner we can get out of this month, this quarter, this year, the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 13:32
Taggar: market

Risk Appetite Keeps Dollar Lower in Currency Trading


"Greenback lower in forex tradingRisk appetite is keeping the US dollar lower in currency trading today. Even though there has been some lackluster data, and even though there are still fundamental iss..."

Eurozone Wage Growth Slows, But Doesn't Stop Euro in Forex Trading


"Euro edges higher on FX marketEurozone wage growth may have slowed in Quarter 3, but the news hasn't harmed the euro much today in forex trading. Indeed, the euro is edging higher as many forex trader..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 10:11
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Where to sell the EUR again?


"Even with Euro risk sentiment remaining on the back foot, the Euro periphery bond deals are getting done, but at a price. Now that there are more sales coming down the pipe, more concessions will be e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-15 13:40
Taggar: market

US Dollar Drops as Jobless Data Improves


"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar is dropping today in currency trading on the FX market as traders find some optimism. Indeed, many traders are becoming more optimistic as jobless claims fal..."

Sentiment Takes a Hit, Helping the Dollar in Forex Trading


"Greenback gains as safe haven demand risesSafe haven demand is high amongst forex traders today as market sentiment takes a serious hit. Negativity pervades the markets today. Indeed, much has happene..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-14 11:09
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, trading

CAD and AUD at the mercy of Euro Rhetoric


"Given the markets lack of focus on fundamentals lately, the loonie by all accounts, for a growth sensitive currency is holding its own outright, but for how long? Both the crosses and oil patch names..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 20:02
Taggar: currency, dollar, loonie, market, oil, trading

FOMC Day


"The Federal Open Market Committee held its eighth and final regularly scheduled monetary policy meeting of 2011 today and will release its formal statement at about 14:15 Eastern Standard Time (19:15..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 17:29
Taggar: market

US Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected


"U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in November registering a 0.2 percent increase versus an expected 0.6 percent gain. November’s result was the weakest in five months. ?Sales are growing..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 16:14
Taggar: market, rate, retail sales

EUR to be bullied lower?


"Ongoing fears about European debt continue to dominate market sentiment. Rating agencies are already doing their bit this week, by adding pressure in warning on the future of the Euro-zone. The agenc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 13:23
Taggar: bear, market, trading

Gold-i lands CyberAgent ? first client in Japan for its MT4 bridge


"Gold-i is one of the oldest MT4 technology providers in the market but is certainly one of the less vocal ones. Gold-i recently started expanding into Japan and partnered with Xbr..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 11:29
Taggar: brokers, forex, gold, market, metatrader, report

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “As we announced in November, unless credit market conditions stabilize in the near future, our ratings of all EU sovereigns will need to be revisited̶..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 10:09
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market

Boston Technologies taps Hotspot FX?s liquidity


"Boston Technologies is adding Hotspot FX, which seems to be one of the fastest growing institutional FX platforms, into its network of liquidity providers. By doing so BT enhances..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 09:21
Taggar: market

What Will the Fed Decide?


"Could the Fed raise rates before the middle of 2013?Recently, Fed chair Ben Bernanke has said that rates are likely to remain at the current level until the second half of 2013. However, this may no l..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 09:07
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, rate, trading

ECB Not Printing Could Be Best Option for Eurozone


"By Paul Quintaro Benzinga Staff Writer US equity markets traded lower on Monday morning, as the US dollar index rallied roughly 1%. Commodities across the board showed weakness?gold dropped below $167..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 21:08
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, gold, market

Risk Aversion absorbing US Debt Supply


"Even with $78b of US product (notes, bonds and inflation-linked debt) coming down the pipeline this week, treasuries remain in demand. The heavy issuance’s in the remainder of the year (+$177b o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 20:39
Taggar: inflation, market

Misgivings Surface about EU Summit


"In an inactive day from a data release standpoint, Commodity prices, European stocks and major European currencies have weakened.  The pattern is all too familiar.  The immediate immediate m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 14:01
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, point

US retail forex capital grew by $30 million in October 2011


"Conversely to the September 2011 where US retail forex deposits shrank by $20 million, in October total amount of retail forex obligations by American FCMs and RFEDs grew by $30 m..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 13:54
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex trade, market, profit

Euro Sinks in Forex Trading


"Lower euro in currency tradingLast week ended on a high note for the euro in forex trading on the currency market. This week, though, things are already reversing for the 17-nation currency. Indeed, n..."

Auto Forex Trading: The Fundamentals of successful trading


"With the increasing popularity of Forex trading, a new trend of FX Auto traders is evolving fast. There are many people, especially in today’s unstable economy, who see the Forex market as a sa..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-10 02:30
Taggar: economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, investment, market, trading

Reflecting on Currency Prospects after the EU Summit


"The agreement reached by EU leaders in Brussels is neither as impressive as market participants had wished nor the kind of utter failure that would have broken the common currency within weeks. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-09 21:06
Taggar: currency, market

Week in FX: Europe December 4-9


"This week was supposed to be an historic week for the EUR. It?s actually ending on a whimper. The ECB cut rates and delivered more significant measures to improve bank funding conditions. However, the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-09 19:43
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Red Knight to Buy US and Europe


"Anyone disappointed in how the Euro summit concluded, giving us a rather underwhelming result, must have taken heart in China?s fund announcement. Is the ?Red Knight? coming to global Capital Markets..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-09 19:43
Taggar: announcement, foreign exchange, investment, market, point, rate

EUR/USD is Waiting for Outcome of Summit


"EUR/USD trades flat currently, though it had violent swings during the trading session. The European leaders are meeting in Brussels now and the Forex market holds breath, awa..."

Euro Strengthens in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketEuro is strengthening in forex trading today as optimism returns to the markets. The latest decision to shore up the eurozone involves all the EU countries except Brit..."

What's Next for Britain and the European Union?


"UK pound mixed in forex tradingThe big news today is that Britain has rejected the latest EU fiscal rules -- and the fact that the Union would be able to tinker with budgets not up to scratch. This ru..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-09 09:26
Taggar: aussie, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, pound, trading

U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall to 9 Month Low


"The number of new applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending December 3rd fell by 38,000 from the previous week to 381,000. This represents a nine-month low and beat forecasts of 395,0..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-08 16:11
Taggar: employment, market

Nein Euro solution fears ahead of ECB


"Similar price action but a different day, a day that is hopefully going to shape a ?new? Euro. Markets have been sucking wind ahead of the ECB and the beginning of the Eurogroup heads of state meeting..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-08 13:00
Taggar: market

Initial Jobless Claims Drop Dramatically in the US


"US dollar higher in forex tradingInitial jobless claims have dropped dramatically to 381,000 for last week. The news, though, has been largely overlooked due to the drama that is, once again, playing..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-08 09:49
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

BOE Keeps Interest Rates Steady


"Pound slips on risk aversionThe Bank of England is keeping interest rates steady. It made its announcement as the European Central Bank announced that it cut rates to 1%. Earlier, the pound retained t..."

Korean regulator moves to severely limit retail forex trading


"On December 1st the Korean Financial Supervisory Service introduced Sound Forex Market guidelines the purpose of which is to considerably step up forex regulation in Korea. Accord..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-07 17:50
Taggar: financial, forex, forex market, forex trade, leverage, market

Canadian Dollar Gains in Forex Trading


"Loonie surges as Bank of Canada leaves ratesThe Bank of Canada has announced that it is leaving its interest rate unchanged. The news is giving a boost to the loonie in currency trading, especially ag..."

Sterling Liquidity Facility Announced in Britain


"UK pound lower in forex tradingThe sovereign debt crisis in Europe continues to color almost everything going on with financial markets around the world. As a result, it isn't very surprising that Bri..."

Euro Crisis Destabilizing the Dollar


"In response to pressure from Wall Street, the White House and central banks in Europe, the Federal Reserve last week drastically cut interest rates for currency swaps to benefit troubled European ban..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 08:33
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, rate

EU Leaders pressure Treasuries


"With Merkel and Sarkozy meeting in Paris has US treasuries under pressure. The respective leaders want to rewrite the EU treaty allowing a new one to contain a debt turmoil clause, reducing refuge dem..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 20:02
Taggar: market, oil

Hoping for Strong Action at EU Summit


"Markets for now are giving the benefit of the doubt to an agreement at week’s end by European politicians to take stronger action to save the euro. Equities are 1.1% firmer in Paris and show gai..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 14:58
Taggar: market, share

Make or Break for the EUR this Week?


"This is the week of reckoning for the EUR along with a few central bank decisions thrown into the mix. Will the market follow through and build on its appreciation for risk now that we are getting som..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 13:19
Taggar: bank, employment, market

Markets volatility pushes SGX derivatives volumes up


"The recent market turmoil affecting Greece and the Euro has helped Singapore's Exchange see a rise in trade volumes fore commodities; transactions were up 6%."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 11:28
Taggar: market, oil

Euro Rallies in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD gains on European optimismThe euro is rallying in forex trading today, heading higher as hopes for the eurozone improve. EUR/USD is moving higher on the expectation that a solution to the curr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 10:35
Taggar: announcement, currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Gold Prices Ease; Could Gold Deflation Be a Reality in 2012?


"US dollar lower today in forex tradingGold prices are easing a bit this morning on the commodities market. With the situation in Europe looking a little better, there is less need for a safe haven. In..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 10:29
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Week in FX: Europe Nov 27-Dec 2


"Markets have been trying to add risk as the hangover effect from central bank actions earlier in the week remains. However, it’s a rather tenuous relationship with next weeks Euro-event risk on..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 20:00
Taggar: bank, market, rate

US unemployment rate drops for all the wrong reasons


"North American employment reports came, we saw and they have been trying to conquer the risk trade ever since. It certainly was a mixed bag of data to end ?this? of all weeks on. Canada did a U-turn..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 19:30
Taggar: employment, market, rate, report

ASIA is doing its bit too


"The BoJ and PBoC did their bit and helped take some heat off a burdened Euro financial system. Japan took part directly in coordinated actions to provide liquidity support to the global financial syst..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 19:10
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Prechter: ?The Trend Is Exhausted?


"Robert Prechter explains what’s the real problem with today’s market By Elliott Wave International What is the real problem with today’s market? Watch this excerpt..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 16:57
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Weakens After US Unemployment Rate Drops, Still Above Opening


"EUR/USD continued to rise today, but the currency pair relinquished part of its gains after the US unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped last month. The positive market senti..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 16:08
Taggar: currency, currency pair, employment, market, rate

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6%


"The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in November as the economy added 120,000 jobs to the workforce. Adding to the robust results was a revision of the September and October Non-Farm Payroll..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 16:05
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

U.S. Adds 120k Jobs ? Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6%


"The U.S. economy added 120,000 jobs during the month of November as the unemployment rate fell to a two and a half year low of 8.6 percent. The news was well-received by the markets and provides furth..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 15:44
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

US Dollar Drops in Forex Trading as Labor Market Improves


"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar is dropping in forex trading as the labor market shows improvement. The latest payrolls data for November shows an increase of 120,000 jobs. The news represe..."

FXCM releases browser based version of its Trading Station platform and more robust dailyfx signals


"FXCM introduces it web based version of the award winning FXCM Trading Station platform. FXCM Trading Station Web provides easier access to the forex market, combining uncomplicat..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 14:03
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

FXCM releases browser based version of its Trading Station platform and more robust dailyfx signals


"FXCM introduces it web based version of the award winning FXCM Trading Station platform. FXCM Trading Station Web provides easier access to the forex market, combining uncomplicated trader functionali..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 14:03
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

EUR under pressure despite product out the door


"When one trades close to the ?core? of negativity for such a long period it?s not impossible to be a tad cynical with some of yesterdays moves, being month-end and all. November was the month to own t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 13:57
Taggar: bank, dollar, market

Euro Helped by Bond Auctions in France, Spain


"Euro higher in forex tradingEuro is being helped today in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to bond auctions. Spain and France both held auctions, and both were considered successes. Major..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 09:22
Taggar: currency, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

US Unemployment Claims Increase


"Forex traders remain focused on Europe, ChinaUS unemployment claims increased last week, moving up to 402,000. Once again, the inability of the US labor market to retain positive progress is dampening..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 09:16
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Central Banks Deliver Coordinated Program to Counter Funding Strains


"At 13:30 GMT, the European Central Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, Bank of England, Swiss National Bank, Bank of Japan, and Bank of Canada simultaneously posted statements on their web sites announcing ne..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 22:21
Taggar: bank, financial, market

TradoLogic launches CyberOptions ? a Dominican based binary options broker


"It's a binaries day today: TradoLogic announces the launch of another binary options brand. This one, CyberOptions, is operating out of the Dominican Republic which is the first f..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 19:46
Taggar: market

TradoLogic launches CyberOptions ? a Dominican based binary options broker


"It's a binaries day today: TradoLogic announces the launch of another binary options brand. This one, CyberOptions, is operating out of the Dominican Republic which is the first for me as I've never h..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 19:46
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Surges on Unexpected Fed Announcement


"EUR/USD surged today after the Federal Reserve and five other banks of developed nations announced their agreement to cut interest rates on dollar liquidity swaps. (Event A..."

ADP Report Indicates 206k New US Jobs


"The monthly ADP Employer Services report gave a lift to markets this morning as it highlights the creation of 206,000 new jobs in the U.S. for the month of November. This represents the largest increa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 16:32
Taggar: employment, market, report

US Dollar Plummets as Central Banks Coordinate Efforts


"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar has plummeted in forex trading on the currency market today, following a coordinated effort by some of the world's major central banks to increase liquidity..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 09:25
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

China Cuts Reserve Requirement


"Aussie surges on Chinese decisionWhile the rest of the world was focusing on the major central banks' decision to increase dollar liquidity through swaps, China was quietly cutting its reserve require..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 09:18
Taggar: aussie, bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, point, trading

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “[Moody?s]  ’positive’ scenario carries very negative rating implications [for EU countries] in the interim period“ - Moody?s Investors Serv..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 15:31
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market

Italian issue ripe for EUR short?


"Italy issued up to ?8b worth of bonds this morning with maturities ranging between 2014 and 2020. The major concern to the market has always been any evidence of further weakening in investor demand f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 13:22
Taggar: market

Euro Heads above 1.34 before Falling Back in Forex Trading


"Euro lower against the US dollarEuro broke through the 1.3400 level earlier in the session, gaining against the US dollar. The boost came after the Italian bond auction was considered a success, and o..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 09:09
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Aussie Makes Strides in Forex Trading


"Australian dollar breaks above parity in currency tradingAussie is heading higher in forex trading today, following yesterday's gains by high beta currencies. The holiday shopping season, and optimism..."

Euro optimism sinks US bonds


"Despite Euro-yields trading within striking distance of their record highs, the US FI market has managed to back away from its record low yields for a second-consecutive day. The US price curve droppe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 20:04
Taggar: economy, market, retail sales, trading

Tradency launches with Invast Securities in Japan


"Tradency just announced that they scored a major deal for their Mirror Trader platform and will launch it with Invast Securities in Japan. The whole concept of MT4 and algo-tradin..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 16:29
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, share, trading

Dollar Drops in Currency Trading as Risk Appetite Improves


"Greenback lower in forex tradingThe dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market as risk appetite improves today. Even though the OECD believes that the eurozone is in a mild recession, the eur..."

OECD Thinks Eurozone is in a Recession


"Euro higher in forex trading anywayAccording to the OECD, the eurozone is already in a recession. The news comes as concerns about the state of sovereign debt in the eurozone presents a matter of conc..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 09:20
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Week in FX: Europe Nov. 20-25


"For two days, German policy makers tried to explain away the disastrous bid-to-cover ratio of their Benchmark 10-year offering blaming the low level of yields and market uncertainty. Germany, the at..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 20:55
Taggar: bank, market

No BoJ Action just a Survey


"Central Banks are thinking outside the box this week, with one aim in mind, and that’s to cheapen their own currency. Unless of course you happen to be in the emerging market category. This morn..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 20:14
Taggar: bank, currency, market, trading, us market

Market Gives Thanks for a Stronger Dollar


"In the US, it was a holiday shortened trading week. Thanksgiving stuck near the end of the week has created a thin post market. All the Euro toxic headline prints have created a bias towards light tr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 18:55
Taggar: market, rate, trading

Canadian Dollar Struggles in Currency Trading


"Loonie forex trading forecastCanadian dollar is lower in currency trading today, ending the week down against the US dollar as concerns in Europe send forex traders to the relatively safety of the US..."

Euro Sinks in Forex Trading


"Eurozone closer to the brinkEuro is moving much lower in forex trading on the currency market, heading down as concerns about what's next for the eurozone worries investors and forex traders around th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 16:46
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Saxo Bank releases an interesting infographic and video about the forex market


"It seems infographics are becoming very popular with forex brokers who'd like to enlighten traders about certain aspects of the forex market. We've had those from Pepperstone, IBF..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 13:02
Taggar: bank, brokers, forex, forex market, market

France to Propose EU Treaty Changes


"During a press conference earlier today, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attempted to patch up a public rift stemming from an incident last week. The two leaders a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-24 19:07
Taggar: market, point

360T acquires Finotec, rebrands it as FinBird Trading Systems; to enter retail forex


"360T is an institutional multi-product platform provider. For Spot FX trading products 360T caters mostly to banks, broker dealers and others. For years 360T was just one of the s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-24 18:03
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, fx trading, market, rate, trading

Could the Great Britain Pound be the Next European Safe Haven?


"Sterling showing strength in forex tradingHappy Thanksgiving! Even though the stock market is closed here in the US, the forex market remains open. As a result, there is still plenty going on right no..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-24 10:27
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Aussie and Cad Dollars Fall From Grace


"Despite the Loonie out performing its peers of late, the currency outright (1.0490), has managed to print a fresh six-week low on the back of a failed German 10-year bond auction. Demand for the offer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 20:11
Taggar: bear, currencies, currency, loonie, market, rate, trading

GFT Markets? DealBook® Wins Best Online Trading Platform in the Shares Awards


"GFT Markets, a worldwide leader in forex, contracts for differences (CFDs), financial spread betting, binary trading, and FX options is pleased to announce that its DealBook® plat..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 17:02
Taggar: financial, forex, market, share, shares, spread, trading

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “[Spanish] borrowing costs are at eye-popping levels” - Jo Tomkins, a strategist at 4Cast consultancy Yields on Spanish government bonds rose to record..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 14:55
Taggar: analysis, bank, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market, rate

Safest of Bunds Sickens EUR


"There is little to be thankful for in these kinda markets. Risk aversion trading strategies are again preferred this morning. The EUR trades at a new six-week low, dragged to these levels after a disa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 13:22
Taggar: market, point, rate, trading

Henyep Capital Markets named Best Global Broker at the 9th Middle East Forex & Investment Expo 2011


"Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 22, 2011 ? Henyep Capital Markets is pleased to announce that it has been voted and awarded as ?Best Global Broker 2011? at the 9th Middle East Forex ..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 10:56
Taggar: forex, investment, market

Euro Drops on German Bunds


"US economic data contributes to risk aversionThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today, dropping dramatically as concerns about sovereign debt in the eurozone take center..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-23 10:20
Taggar: currency, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

FX eyes Euro Yields for direction


"The theme remains the same for the Fixed Income market. Euro-yields continue to balloon. This morning?s Spanish T-bill auctioned happened to hit a 14-year yield high as political uncertainty about a s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 20:30
Taggar: market

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “The deterioration in debt metrics ? are exerting pressure on France’s creditworthiness” - Alexander Kockerbeck, Moody’s Senior Credit Offic..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 15:17
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, market

What is the EUR?s next price?


"Worrying about a European recovery has very much come to a standstill, with trading ranges nothing to write home about. The Euro has extended it?s European morning rally, moving the price above it?s 1..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 13:20
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

US Third-Quarter Growth Cut to 2%


"US dollar begins gaining strength in forex tradingUS third-quarter growth was cut from 2.5% to 2.0% earlier today. The news offered a view that was more negative than expected. However, the general tr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 09:50
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Popularity of Order Types in Forex


"While the majority of the retail Forex positions are opened with the simple market orders (i.e. at the current price), there are also other types of trading orders i..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 15:47
Taggar: forex, fx market, market, trading

David Lewalski of Botfly LLC sentenced to 20 years in jail for forex scam


"According to a federal criminal Complaint filed in U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, David R. Lewalski, 47, formerly of Gainesville, FL, and his co-conspirato..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 10:31
Taggar: currency, foreign currency, forex, market, trading

Belgium FSMA warns public against UFXBank


"The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns against the activities of UFX Bank, which is offering investment services to Belgian residents and improperly presents it..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 10:17
Taggar: bank, financial, investment, market

Wen Jiabao Promises to Allow More Yuan Flexibility


"Yuan could become a free floating currencyChinese Premier Wen Jiabao has promised US President Barack Obama that the yuan will soon have more flexibility on the currency market. Over the weekend, Chin..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 09:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Euro Plunges in Forex Trading


"French bond warning, other troubles, weigh on euroEuro is plunging in forex trading on the currency market, heading lower as risk aversion reigns. The latest French bond warning from Moody's isn't hel..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 09:41
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

U.S. Banks and Euro Exposure


"Thursday?s stock market sell-off can be traced directly to a statement released by Fitch Ratings. In this statement, Fitch declared that the U.S. bank exposure to precarious European debt posed a ?ser..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 22:05
Taggar: bank, market

Week in FX: Europe Nov. 13-18


"It was a week of spreads. The failure of the ECB to wholly stabilize Italian, Spanish and French yields, despite political developments in Italy, had the market applying risk aversion trading strategi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 21:57
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, rate, spread, trading

Aussie dollar on one knee with Yen in demand


"The market, by all accounts, seems to have turned more outright bearish on the EUR. It has returned to being bullish on the JPY after BoJ intervention reduced interests in the last few weeks. The yen..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 21:49
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, bear, bull, currency, dollar, market

Thanksgiving Week 2011


"Currency markets next week will be contending with the still unfolding euro debt crisis as well as the peculiarities of the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday closure. During Europe’s crisis, which began..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 20:00
Taggar: currency, market

US Growth Picks Up Pace in Final Quarter


"JPMorgan Chase & Co. said today it expected U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to rise by 3 percent in the final three months of the year compared to an earlier prediction of 2.5 percent. Other fi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 17:04
Taggar: market, rate

Europe Burning? and Draghi No Help


"Although the dollar has given back some gains, stock markets in Asia and Europe tell the story of a euro debt crisis that’s still raging and threatening to drag the rest of the world down with i..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 14:18
Taggar: dollar, market

ECB or the EUR to Crack?


"With little data out today, this morning?s market movement has been driven mostly by talk of ECB demand for Italian debt in the secondary market. The weeks trading decisions have been dominated by Eur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 13:48
Taggar: day trading, market, spread, trading

Currensee makes a foray into institutional forex market, partners with HedgeCo


"Currensee which until now was a hub for retail forex traders looking to follow credible traders has now expanded into the institutional forex market. The move makes sense for Curr..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 11:13
Taggar: forex, forex market, forex trade, market, profit

Should the Eurozone Declare Bankruptcy?


"What's next for the euro in forex tradingThe euro is higher against the US dollar today, but that situation is likely to be temporary, considering that the eurozone still hasn't managed to find l..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 09:23
Taggar: bank, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Could US drop in currency trading be temporary?Today, the US dollar is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market. Greenback is down as a measure of optimism returns to the financial market..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 09:15
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, trading

France and Germany Break Ranks Over ECB Intervention


"Having presented a unified front through much of the ongoing European debt crisis, the recent intervention by the European Central Bank in the sovereign bond markets has led to a major disagreement be..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 20:59
Taggar: bank, market

U.S. Banks Face Contagion Risk From European Debt


"U.S. banks face a ?serious risk? that their creditworthiness will deteriorate if Europe?s debt crisis deepens and spreads beyond the five most-troubled nations, Fitch Ratings said. ?Unless the euro zo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 16:31
Taggar: bank, market, rate, spread

UK Pound Gains Ground in Forex Trading


"Sterling forex trading forecastFor now, the UK pound is gaining ground in forex trading. A little help from US economic data, including improved jobless claims, is providing some support for high beta..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 10:30
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Euro Stuggles Higher in Forex Trading


"Concerns about eurozone continue to hold the euro backEuro is struggling higher today in forex trading on the currency market, gaining a little bit as US economic data shows some improvement. Indeed..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 09:42
Taggar: currency, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Loonie Outperforms its Risk Peers


"Commodity prices are giving the loonie a leg up, allowing the currency to push away from its five months low printed earlier this morning on the back of ballooning Euro-yields. US data this week has b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 22:38
Taggar: currency, loonie, market, trading

United States on a Data Roll


"Since Friday, a string of better-than-expected U.S. economic indicators have been reported and, along with a solid Japanese 3Q GDP report, has presumably helped to mitigate market reaction to the bad..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 21:08
Taggar: indicators, market, report

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Expert commentary Unforeseen debt crisis in Europe? While the European debt crisis is remaining the most popular concern among investors, Dukascopy has interviewed an expert in Political Economy, Gra..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 18:29
Taggar: dukascopy, economy, market, report

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Fundamental market overview EUR The Euro Zone economy grew 0.2 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous three months fuelling concerns the bloc may slide into recession in forthcoming mo..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 13:28
Taggar: economy, market, retail sales

Canadian Dollar Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the loonieThe Canadian dollar has moved lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling for another day, and reaching a low not seen for five weeks against the U.S..."

Euro Falls Again on Concerns about Sovereign Debt


"Euro lower in forex tradingOnce again, the euro is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market. Not only are forex traders looking forward to what they expect to be two consecutive ECB rate c..."

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Expert commentary “Commodity prices will continue to escalate” - Gunther Rehme In continuation of our Friday’s topic on commodity markets, Dukascopy has interviewed another expert i..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-15 19:42
Taggar: dukascopy, financial, market

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Fundamental market overview EUR German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that European Union possibly faces its worst crisis since World War Two and hinted that Europe must move step-by-step to..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-15 18:18
Taggar: market

STP, NDD, ECN ? WTF?!


"Even experienced traders often get confused with various Forex terms. STP, NDD and ECN are very important acronyms and are popular in brokers’ lexicon. The term “market..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-15 17:13
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview


"Fundamental market overview EUR Chancellor Angela Merkel claimed it is essential to comprise political coalition in Europe to ensure bondholders that euro-region officials are sober about tackling de..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 20:34
Taggar: currency, market, oil

Korean forex market ? an overview of the industry including broker volumes


"Korea introduced FX Margin business in 2005, later than in other countries. However, the Korean dynamism was no exception in FX Margin market as it grew rapidly, passing through t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 16:55
Taggar: financial, fx market, investment, margin, market

Ingen rubrik satt


"German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Europe’s economic crisis as “perhaps the toughest hour since World War Two” in an address to her party. Merkel also expressed fears that Eur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 16:49
Taggar: market, rate

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview


"Fundamental market overview EUR Italy’s Senate passed austerity measures to reduce budged deficit on Friday in an effort to restore investor confidence and clear the way for a new interim gover..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 15:18
Taggar: consumer confidence, market

EUR short sell as Italy?s Yield Climbs


"Easy come easy go so far. Positive weekend Euro developments certainly tried to give the EUR a lift, old resistance levels were nearly tested in the Asian session, but alas, gains were not sustainable..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 13:58
Taggar: market

ACM Gold expands to Nigeria with a new local office and a trading floor


"ACM Gold just announced that it opened an office in Nigeria which signals a very interesting move for this unique broker - it operates mostly through local offices and branches ra..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 13:10
Taggar: forex, gold, market, rate, trading

Euro Weakens in Forex Trading


"Bond yields rise and eurozone stability faltersThe euro is weaker in forex trading today as, once again, the stability of the eurozone is called into question. An Italian bond auction resulted in high..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 09:27
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Yen Spikes in Forex Trading


"Yen in currency tradingThe yen is spiking against major currency counterparts in forex trading today. The news that Japan's GDP grew quite a bit in quarter 3 has been helping, but a lot of it has to d..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 09:20
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, trading

CAD and AUD are in the same Boat


"The CAD dollar is now trading on the back foot for the first time in three days. The reasons are multiple, justifiable and easily identifiable. Europe, commodities and risk adjustment. The political r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 00:12
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Week in FX: Europe Nov. 6-11


"This is a big weekend in Rome, and with a partial US and Canadian holiday, it?s not surprising to see short covering taking place going into the weekend. However, this weeks trading headache may reapp..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 21:31
Taggar: bank, market, trading

Americas Dollars took the back seat


"The North ?Americas? had little data to feed off this week. It is a shortened trading week with most of the FX action occurring in the ?other? trading time-zones. The majority of the ?major? dollar ac..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 21:29
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

11-11-11: One?s Are Wild


"It’s Veterans Day in the United States, France and Canada.  The Armistice to end the First World War was signed 93 years ago today.  Overnight market activity was comparatively subdued..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 14:27
Taggar: market

Politics and Fixed Income trump FX


"Italy and Greece look as if they are slowly coming to grips with their political crises. The potential formation of two credible, technocratic governments is trying to lift the markets back to the pre..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 13:37
Taggar: market

China Imposes Conditions for Eurozone Debt Help; EU Leaders Say "No, Thanks"


"Euro higher in forex tradingChina, which has made assurances that it will help the eurozone in this time of debt crisis, has imposed conditions for its help on the debt crisis situation. The EU, howev..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 09:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

Stability Helps Euro in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency heads higher on FX marketStability is helping the euro in forex trading on the currency market today. Today, the euro is higher, thanks to developments that many people are hoping w..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 09:20
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Risk Currencies are finding it a Grind


"CAD traders were caught red faced with Septembers trade surplus surprise print (+$1.25b), the first in eight-months. Market consensus called for a deficit of -$560m. This was achieved by a drop in imp..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 22:06
Taggar: market

A Big Rumor


"Yesterday’s market extremes initially continued Thursday but have moved back somewhat amid unconfirmed rumors of a special ECB Governing Council meeting to authorize much heavier, possibly unlim..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 17:31
Taggar: market

ECB blows smoke for Italy


"Italy did get their Bill?s away this morning. The ECB has been working hard in the background, aggressively buying two-years, propping the market up and digging a big enough hole to get the supply bur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 13:34
Taggar: market, rate

BOE Decides to Keep QE Levels Steady


"Sterling gains against U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe Bank of England has decided that current quantitative easing levels are adequate, and decided to continue holding the current ceiling. There are..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 08:57
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back against Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading


"USD/CAD pares earlier gainsIt's been a bit of a choppy ride for USD/CAD in currency trading. And that choppiness is likely to continue for some time. For now, though, the Canadian dollar is making up..."

Sequel to Fellini?s 8 1/2: The Italian Bond Market


"By Jonathan Chen Benzinga Staff Writer “8 1/2″ was a great movie, but having bond yields approach that number is downright scary. Last night, the London Clearing House disrupted markets ev..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 21:26
Taggar: margin, market, point

Market still wants Oil and Gold


"Oil prices ($96.86) have pared some of their losses after weekly EIA data reported an unexpected -1.37m barrel decline in inventory. Crude prices have been under pressure throughout European and North..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 20:16
Taggar: dollar, market, oil, report, spread

ForexFolio, A New Introducing Broker, Makes Its Global Debut; Provides turnkey solutions for the Forex Market in 7 languages


"I'm very excited to see my good friend and colleague Jeff Baskin launching his new IB service and website. Jeff is a well known and respected figure in the forex market and is try..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 17:57
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Italian Debt Hits New Post-Euro High


"The markets have not been eased by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusoni’s pledge to resign once the budget reform bill is passed. The yield on 10-year government bonds rose to 7 percent break..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 16:01
Taggar: market

Italian Bonds Encourage Market Madness


"The market is trying to forget Berlusconi, with some believing he is going nowhere, and shifted its attention to Italian yields and their Bund spread. Yields are soaring this morning with Italian 10-y..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 13:30
Taggar: market, spread

Aussie Drops in Forex Trading on Risk Aversion


"Eurozone worries send high beta currencies lowerThe Aussie forex trading forecast for the long term is a little uncertain, but for the short term, it looks as though weakness is likely to be the trend..."

Italy Brings Out the Risk Aversion in Currency Trading


"Euro much lower in forex tradingEuro is much lower in forex trading, heading down as the news out of Italy worsens. Even though Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to resign, investors are not rea..."

Commodities Stubbornly Bid


"Oil prices have pared gains and retreated from its recent highs after the Italian PM Berlusconi was incapable of winning an absolute budget majority vote, casting doubt on the country?s ability to ena..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 22:17
Taggar: market, oil

Other Dollars get a boost from Gold


"The loonie palpitations have been rather limited so far this week. The news that Berlusconi would resign after approval of austerity measures has the currency attempting to break out of its tired week..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 22:12
Taggar: currencies, currency, loonie, market, oil, rate

U.S. Dollar Rangebound in Forex Trading


"Currency market awaits Italy voteMany currencies are rangebound this morning, waiting for what comes of the Italy vote scheduled for later this afternoon, Rome time. While the U.S. dollar is mostly lo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 09:18
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

State Bank of Vietnam tightens forex trading oversight


"Vietnam draws a lot of interest from retail forex brokers lately as it is a strong economy and a large untapped market for them. Most of them still operate there just like they op..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-07 08:48
Taggar: brokers, economy, forex, market, rate

Japanese Yen Stronger Despite Last Week's Intervention


"Yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is stronger in currency trading on the FX market today, even after last week's intervention. The intervention was meant to weaken the yen in forex trading, and it..."

US Payrolls Show Slower Employment Growth, EUR/USD Down


"EUR/USD was rallying today, but dropped as fear returned to the Forex market and trades shun the shared European currency. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou may lose his..."

Canadian Dollar Falls on Job Losses


"A loss of 54,000 jobs in October drove the Canadian unemployment rate to 7.3 percent and has resulted in a loss of more than a cent to the U.S. dollar on early morning trading in Toronto. The loonie t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 15:07
Taggar: dollar, employment, financial, loonie, market, rate, trading

U.S. Unemployment Drops to 6-Month Low of 9.0%


"Friday’s Non-Farm Payroll report rose by 80,000 in October but missed expectations for a gain of 95,000. August and September figures were revised upwards by 102,000 more jobs resulting in lower..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 15:01
Taggar: employment, market, rate, report

Watching Cannes Summit and Data Releases


"Market attention today will be split between several key data releases and the G20 scramble to stop the Greek debt bomb.  Investors also continue to react to yesterday’s rate cut by the ECB..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 13:46
Taggar: dollar, loonie, market, rate

Euro Higher in Forex Trading


"Euro clings to small gains in forex tradingEuro is clinging to small gains in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier, EUR/USD saw a sharp reversal, with the euro falling. However, the euro is n..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 08:22
Taggar: currencies, currency, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

China Pledges to Move Currency Closer to Market Float


"Yuan set to appreciate over timeChinese leaders have expressed their commitment to moving the yuan (also called the renminbi) closer to becoming a free floating currency. China has said that it will a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 08:15
Taggar: currency, market

EUR/USD Goes Up as ECB Reduced Rates & Greek Referendum Won?t Occur


"EUR/USD advanced today after the European Central Bank surprised markets, reducing its main interest rate (event B on the chart), and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou cancele..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-03 19:29
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Admiral Markets to launch 4th Round of its ForexBall competition


"Admiral Markets is about to launch the 4th round (out of 4) of its ForexBall forex trading competition. This one is an interesting concept as through several rounds it allows trad..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-03 13:47
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading

What?s the ECB to do?


"Right now it?s not about Greece, it?s about the ability to contain contagion into Italy and other sovereign states. How much help is the region going to get from the ECB this morning? Until now, polic..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-03 12:35
Taggar: financial, market, rate

EUR/USD Reaches for 1.3800 in Forex Trading


"Even with Greek troubles, euro heads higherEUR/USD is reaching for the 1.3800 level, hoping to erase its losses from earlier in the week. The news that Greece could hold a referendum on membership in..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-03 08:24
Taggar: currency, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Unemployment Claims Dip Below 400,000


"Could the labor market be improving in the US?Unemployment claims have dipped below 400,000 last week, offering a small hope that the job market might be ready to make improvements. The news is helpin..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-03 08:15
Taggar: currency, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

EUR/USD Rallies as FOMC Keeps Rates Record Low


"EUR/USD rallied today even though concerns about the planned referendum in Greece regarding the austerity measures required to get bailout rule the Forex market. The euro..."

FOMC Statement: Further Initiatives Not Expected and Not Delivered


"Today’s statement from the Federal Open Market Committee acknowledges that growth strengthened last quarter partly on a reversal of temporary factors.  But the views are retained that the d..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-02 19:14
Taggar: bank, employment, inflation, market

FOMC Preview


"The FOMC will release a monetary policy statement at 12:30 EDT (16:30 GMT), and that will be followed by a Bernanke press conference starting at 14:15 EDT (18:15 GMT).  The table below gives the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-02 17:11
Taggar: market

Binary Options ? Overview of the industry in Q3 2011


"I?ve been always fascinated with the emerging binary options market ? mainly because it?s a very simple trading instrument and technology is readily available. At first I thought..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-02 13:20
Taggar: financial, financial trading, margin, market, trading

What?s the FED to do?


"It seems that any scrap of market confidence is met with a low blow from the extreme. Papandreou’s Government has blindsided the financial markets by calling a referendum on a supposedly agreed..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-02 12:17
Taggar: bank, financial, market

QE3 Likely to be Put Off -- For Now


"FOMC meeting likely to be a non-eventRight now, most markets are trading on the latest news to come out of the eurozone -- whatever that news ends up being. As a result, the conclusion of the two-day..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-02 08:47
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency gets boost on FX marketThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today, getting a boost as focus shifts to some good news. George Papandreou has managed to..."

Power Back Up


"America’s Northeast was hit by a rare late October snowstorm that left a couple of million households without power.  Mine was just restored after a 69-hour interval without electricity, ca..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-01 22:29
Taggar: cable, market, trading

Greece Takes Away the World?s Punch Bowl


"Confidence in the EU summit agreement of October 26th had already begun to wane, but the decision by Greek Prime Minister Papandreou to submit to a voter referendum the EU deal including the additiona..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-01 17:59
Taggar: financial, market

Papandreou Sends Markets into Nose Dive on Referendum Call


"European markets tumbled on Tuesday following Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou’s announced a referendum would be held on the question of further austerity measures required to receive furt..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-01 15:23
Taggar: market

Euphoria is Dead EURO is Buried


"It?s getting confusing, what ?big figure? is the market trading on now? The euphoria following last weeks EU plan has quickly faded and then some, underlying that event risks to the EUR remain high. G..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-01 12:28
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

U.K. Pound Drops in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound is lower in currency trading on the FX market today as concerns about what's next for the eurozone boosts demand for the U.S. dollar. Sterling is also fac..."

FOMC, ECB, RBA Meetings: What is Priced in?


"The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and the Reserve Bank of Australia have monetary policy meetings scheduled this week and some investors expect these central banks to change monetary policy..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 20:02
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Bank of Japan Intervenes ? Yen Weakens 5%


"The Japanese government has intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen after it hit a post-war high. The move resulted in the yen weakening as much as 5%. It was recently trading at 79.33 aga..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 15:36
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, trading

Greek debt deal: Many questions remain


"Wednesday?s announcement that a deal had been reached by the European Union members does not end the debt crisis. At best, some immediate uncertainty has been addressed. But without more information..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 15:16
Taggar: announcement, market, point

No Surprise from the BoJ


"The EUR and JPY took it on the chin from all quarters in the O/N session, but for two very different reasons. The EUR fell the most in a month outright, amid speculation that European leaders will str..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 12:32
Taggar: financial, market

U.S. Dollar Higher Against Other Currencies in Forex Trading


"Risk aversion on the currency marketU.S. dollar is heading higher in forex trading as risk aversion sets in. Indeed, forex traders are looking for safe haven right now, and the U.S. dollar looks a lik..."

Bank of Japan Intervenes to Send Yen Lower


"Japanese yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today, down as the Bank of Japan intervenes to halt a recent rise in the yen against its major co..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 08:19
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

Week in FX: Europe October 23-28


"Has this weeks EUR ?euphoria? been the product of a short squeeze? Positioning can be partially blamed for the currency marching towards last summers trading range. Price action is also telling us tha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 19:29
Taggar: currency, economy, market, trading

Is EUR euphoria premium to be priced out?


"The dollar is tired battered and bruised and certainly did not see the strength of EURO euphoria coming this week. In just a few short sessions ?tail risk? price has been markedly reduced. Certain dea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 19:29
Taggar: dollar, market

What will the BoJ do?


"Recent comments by Japanese Finance Minister Azumi suggest that the authorities have grown more concerned about JPY strength. Just look at how many time authorities have been on the wires this week tr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 19:28
Taggar: currency, dollar, finance, market

Euphoria Dissipating


"Markets today show a lack of follow-through after Thursday’s euphoric relief rally. The dollar recovered 0.4% against the Australian dollar, 0.3% versus the kiwi and Swissie, and 0.1% against th..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 12:55
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Does the Dollar have Mojo?


"G10 currencies are trading in a well contained range after yesterday?s miraculous recovery amongst risk assets. The selling of the greenback does not seem to be trading in an overextended scenario in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 12:30
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, trading, us market

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading. What's Next for Eurozone?


"Euro forex trading forecastEuro is pulling back in forex trading on the currency market today, moving lower as investors and others re-evaluate their enthusiasm for the sovereign debt plan announced y..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-28 11:44
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

US Stocks Jump on Euro Debt Deal


"US stocks are expected to follow the lead in Asia and Europe with significant gains likely following the announcement that a deal has been reached to address the on-going European debt crisis. ?Given..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-27 15:20
Taggar: announcement, bank, market, rate

Fall of MF Global?s Jon Corzine (Part 1)


"Shares of MF Global plunged to $1.07 on Wednesday when the company reported its largest quarterly loss ever on Tuesday, ($191.6 million loss). Close to 90% of the market cap has v..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-27 13:03
Taggar: market, report, share, shares, trading

An afternoon with Forex Professionals, Forexlive traders event in NYC 10th November 2011


" Forexlive a leading online market analysis portal is hosting a round table discussion in the heart of New Yorks Financial district on the 10th of November 2011. "

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-27 12:50
Taggar: analysis, financial, forex, market

EURO Clarity is Market Savior


"The markets this morning have rallied on European policy ?clarity?. The EU Summit seems to have fulfilled market’s expectations. Euro leaders providing clarity on Greek PSI, guidance on how the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-27 12:32
Taggar: bank, leverage, market

U.S. Dollar Down Across the Board as Markets Celebrate Eurozone Deal


"Greenback weakens in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down across the board (after showing strength yesterday) as financial markets celebrate the eurozone deal announced earlier. The deal involves priv..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-27 10:49
Taggar: currencies, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, rate, trading

EUR/USD Drops After EU Summit Started


"EUR/USD fell today, while earlier it was moving sideways as traders waited for the outcome of today’s European Union summit. The drop was sharp and its cause is unc..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-26 16:48
Taggar: durable goods, market, report

Is it EURO Risk On or Off?


"Are we about to witness another gathering of conflicted regional interests that will not result in an actual plan? This belief has certainly forced more risk out of this market in the last 24-hours. T..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-26 12:40
Taggar: market

Bank of Japan Considering Intervention as Yen Rises in Forex Trading


"Decision likely to wait until after eurozone outcomeThe Japanese yen is once again rising against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. Safe haven investments, like the yen and gold..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-26 10:12
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, gold, hedging, investment, market, trading

Video: Chance of Bank of Japan Intervention in 48 Hours


"I was on Bloomberg News this afternoon talking about my Outlook for Japanese Intervention and Forex Market "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-26 02:57
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

CFTC Charges Linda Harris, Chance Harris and Two of Their Companies with Forex Fraud


"Linda Harris's name sounded vaguely familiar and I went through all my contacts and emails. And viola! in May 2009 (one month after FM's launch) I found an email exchange with Lin..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-25 22:36
Taggar: forex, investment, market

BoC keeps overnight rates at +1%


"Some Key points in the Bank of Canada’s one page policy statement:   “Considerable Monetary Policy Stimulus” with rates at record low. Economic momentum has slowed Predicts bri..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-25 15:24
Taggar: bank, currency, inflation, market, point, rate, report

Forex Magnates Q3 2011 Retail Forex Volume Survey ? FXCM world?s largest forex broker


"As every quarter Forex Magnates is conducting its retail forex market volume survey as part of the Quarterly Forex Industry Report. Below is an excerpt of survey which shows that outside Japan volumes..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-25 12:38
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, report

When Does the EURO Deadline Slippage Begin?


"This current market movement is being fueled by ?perception and optimism? and financed by US corporate earnings and constructive news from Europe. The market recognizes that Europe has finally develop..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-25 12:37
Taggar: bank, finance, market, rate

U.K. Pound Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Sterling gains in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is heading higher in forex trading today, gaining after a bit of a reprieve earlier. After losing ground on economic concerns, the sterling is higher i..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency down on the FX marketThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today. A little bit of risk aversion has set in on the market, and the euro is pulling back. D..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-25 09:35
Taggar: announcement, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, point, pound, trading

Deteriorating Euro Debt Situation Stalls Euro


"After marking several days of gains, the euro fell against the dollar on concerns that the two summits planned this week to deal with the debt crisis could fail to arrive at a resolution. The euro fel..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 15:30
Taggar: dollar, market, point

Professional Background of Forex Traders ? Poll


"Very few or none traders at all, whom I personally know, have had Forex trading as their first job. Almost all of them had studied to get some other profession and t..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 13:13
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

EURO Rhetoric Ticker To Dominate


"Risk edged higher over the weekend, but for how long? Market expects the Eurozone to announce significant measures Wednesday at bolstering the EU bailout fund. Some of this risk has been pared back th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 12:28
Taggar: bank, market

FxStat launches Managedbook ? advanced Market Leaders portfolio management


"Managedbook is an innovative service that will allow you to create your own currency portfolio by following as many Market Leaders as you want and choosing the exact currency pair..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 11:37
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market

Loonie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Canadian dollar in currency tradingThe loonie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining as the U.S. dollar heads lower. Canadian dollar is getting a boost in currency trading..."

Week in FX: Europe 16-21


"European finance ministers are meeting today and have already said not to expect anything substantive; it has most likely been pushed off until Wednesday. Then that probably will be pushed off until t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-21 18:54
Taggar: finance, market

Forex Magnates Q3 2011 Retail Forex Industry Report is now available ? FXCM is now world?s largest retail forex broker


"The Q3 2011 Report includes: Market overview, key developments, volume and forecast Media Forex Websites Traffic Survey Articles: Forex in the Middle East FX Margin business in Kore..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-21 11:52
Taggar: forex, margin, market, report

Japanese Yen Soars Against U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"Yen surges forward in forex tradingJapanese yen suddenly surged in currency trading on the FX market against the U.S. dollar today, heading higher and breaking out of the narrow range the USD/JPY pair..."

U.S. Jobs Forecast: Persistent Weakness


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. jobs forecast doesn't seem to be improving much. Even though there are some weeks in which unemployment claims drop, it always seems that they are higher a..."

Central Bank of Brazil Implements Second Rate Cut Since End-August


"Although expected, a second 50-basis point rate cut to 11.5% is not without controversy because inflation and credit growth now exceed their targets, expected inflation is climbing, and the labor mark..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-20 04:36
Taggar: inflation, market, point, rate

Current Accounts Matter


"Currency movement and indeed all traded financial instruments are being dominated by event risk out of Europe, where headlines are being dictated by political decisions more than underlying economic t..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-20 00:04
Taggar: currency, financial, market

Hope Ahead of EU Summit


"Despite a two-notch downgrade of Moody’s Spanish sovereign debt rating to A1 from Aa2 and a workers strike in Greece, markets today have shown more hope than despair.  Several key U.S. econ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-19 13:35
Taggar: indicators, market

NFA files Complaint against FX Currency Traders ? ex FXCM IB run by Jacob Martinez


"For those who don't know: Martinez family is behind Market Traders Institute, was involved with former FCM called I-Trade ,which then became eForex, and was heavily linked to the Dav..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-19 11:14
Taggar: forex, market

Spain Downgraded; Euro Rallies in Forex Trading Anyway


"EU summit in focus as rumors for debt crisis resolution flySpain has been downgraded by Moody's, from Aa2 to A1. This represents a downgrade of two notches for the country. However, rather than result..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-19 09:30
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Conversion Pros partners with Leverate to provide marketing services to its clients


"Established by top marketing and search forex executives in Cyprus Conversion Pros is the rising power in forex marketing agencies.Conversion Pros recently partnered with SpotOption..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-18 13:27
Taggar: bank, financial, forex, forex market, market, rate

EURO Doom Mongering Persists


"There is no backing down from ?this? persistent EUR decline. The market risk premium that was aggressively applied last week feels in danger of giving it all up and then some. Sentiment remains vuln..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-18 12:32
Taggar: indicators, market, point

Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency drops on forex marketThere's not a lot of good news coming out to favor the euro in forex trading today. Indeed, almost all the news is bad today, leading to a lower euro. Growth fi..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-18 09:48
Taggar: currency, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Germany Says Quick Debt Solution Are Just ?Dreams?


"Global markets received a shock today following comments by a highly-placed German official that seemed to run counter to the growing optimism for the upcoming European summit. The meeting, which is s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 18:54
Taggar: finance, market

US Forex brokers profitability report for Q3 2011 ? OANDA back on top, profitability up


"Finally all US retail forex brokers have updated their profitability stats and the result is surprising - overall profitability is up. This is despite the very volatile quarter forex..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 17:41
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, forex trade, market, profit

Weekend Musings


"The motto of European debt crisis negotiators seems to be, “why do today what can be put off until tomorrow?”  For two years, hard deadlines have come and gone with officials making m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 16:31
Taggar: market

EURO premium to be priced out?


"A reality or a warning? This morning’s verbal damage comes from the German Finance Minister. Wolfgang Schaeuble views have caused the EUR to trade lower, with profit taking selling beginning to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 12:32
Taggar: finance, market, profit

FXstat and Myfxbook update their platforms with emphasis on personalization


"Though it's hard to classify what forex social network is (or what a social network in general is) we can all agree that sites like FXstat, Currensee, myfxbook, FxJunction and others..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 11:39
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, report

EUR/USD Drops in Forex Trading


"Euro down in forex tradingEUR/USD is heading much lower in forex trading on the currency market today, dropping as concerns about what's next for the eurozone are raised. Euro is down as worries that..."

Will Greek Debt be Restructured?


"Euro lower in forex tradingThis past weekend, G20 finance ministers met to discuss what's next for the global economy. In particular, they discussed what could happen next with the eurozone sovereign..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-17 09:27
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, finance, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

EURO G20 Time-out?


"There are no risk heroics as the market seems to want to take a breather into the G-20 meetings on the weekend. One gets the feeling of pent up underlying risk demand, but everything remains orderly a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-14 12:26
Taggar: market

Aussie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"High beta currencies rise on forex traders' optimismThe Aussie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining on global optimism. Forex traders are feeling more optimistic today, a..."

ECB Opposition to Involuntary Private Sector Involvement (PSI) in Resolution of Private Debt Crisis


"The ECB’s monthly publication seldom elicits market notice.  The main editorial every month rehashes very closely the content of the statement released immediately after the Governing Counc..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-13 17:09
Taggar: market

Dollar fights EURO ?Hope? Trade


"Just cause its a roadmap for ?stability and growth? does not get us to the promised land. It?s only natural to want to take the foot off the gas, take a breather and access the risk reward of any move..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-13 12:33
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

RBA beleives Forex is ?self regulated?


"The Reserve bank of Australia believes that Forex (asset class) is a self regulated financial instrument and is functioning effectively. This is in light of the recent BIS report on..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-12 13:09
Taggar: bank, financial, forex, market, report, trading

Euro Could Still See More Gains in Forex Trading


"Eurozone looks for hope for sovereign debt containmentThe euro could still see more gains in forex trading on the currency market in the future. Even though Slovakia voted no on the bailout fund expan..."

Slovakia's No Vote Doesn't Stop Euro Rally in Forex Trading


"Euro higher in currency tradingYesterday, Slovakia's much anticipated vote on the expansion of the EFSF threw another roadblock in the containment of the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone. Slovaki..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-12 09:47
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Risk Aversion Returns to Currency Market


"U.S. Dollar gains in forex tradingRisk aversion has returned to the currency market as concerns about the fate of the eurozone bailout fund move to the surface. Additionally, there are concerns about..."

Sterling Mixed in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound pulls back against dollar in forex tradingSterling is mixed today in currency trading on the FX market. However, the latest economic news means there could be a slide ahead for the pound in..."

Capital Markets Board of Turkey to file criminal complaint against 32 forex brokers


"Capital Markets Board of Turkey, announced that they are going to file a criminal complaint for the 32 forex websites, which are still active after 31 August 2011 after they have rel..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-10 13:35
Taggar: forex, market

German-French Accord to Recapitalize European Banks


"French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel on Sunday announced an agreement to ensure sufficient capitalization of European banks. Although few details of the accord were released, markets..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-10 13:22
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, bank, dollar, kiwi, market

What's Next for the Euro in Forex Trading?


"17-nation currency's future still up for debateOnce again, many are asking what's next for the euro in forex trading. As high beta currencies get a bit of a boost today on the FX market, there are sti..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-10 09:43
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Aussie Climbs Higher in Forex Trading


"AUD/USD gains in currency tradingAussie is climbing higher in forex trading on the currency market today, gaining as risk appetite continues to make a strong appearance, continuing from last week. AUD..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-10 09:38
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Fiddling While the Euro Burns


"By: John Browne Senior Market Strategist, Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. Last week, eurozone finance ministers postponed, yet again, the most difficult decisions on the Greek debt crisis. The assembled p..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-09 12:40
Taggar: finance, market, rate

Next Week


"U.S. markets are closed Monday for Columbus Day, but China reopens for business after a full-week closure to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949. Central bank interest rate..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-08 03:41
Taggar: bank, bull, market, rate

Week In FX: October 2-7


"Another week not for the faint hearted. Bernanke was to blame for instigating ?Turnaround Tuesday?. In his congressional testimony he was prudently efficient and forthright and not overtly cheerful ab..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-07 19:56
Taggar: economy, market

U.S. and Canadian Jobs Day


"Markets have absorbed yesterday’s ECB and Bank of England policy announcements and now look ahead to the release of North American September employment data.  Weak U.S. jobs numbers are ant..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-07 13:29
Taggar: announcement, aussie, aussie dollar, bank, dollar, employment, kiwi, market

Is NFP an opportunity to sell EUR?s higher?


"This week, the market has had the credit crunch talk, the recapitalization debate and Trichet?s signing off with his future infamous phrase, ?we are in a global crisis?. The week is nearly finished, j..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-07 12:12
Taggar: market

Bank of Japan Preview


"The Bank of Japan completes a two-day regular monthly monetary policy meeting Friday.  These days monetary policy meetings everywhere have become more difficult to predict.  Global headwinds..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-06 20:25
Taggar: bank, financial, market

BoE increases size of APP


"The Bank of England?s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%. The Committee also voted to increase the size of its asset purc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-06 15:18
Taggar: bank, finance, market, rate

Trichet Exits on a Low Note


"Higher than expected Euro inflation numbers last week should prevent, the departing Trichet from overseeing an ECB rate cut this morning. The market expects policy makers to extend the provision of th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-06 12:26
Taggar: inflation, market, rate

Galaxy to Launch FX MTF


"Galaxy MTF, an organized multilateral trading facility (MTF) for European bonds, has received regulatory approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to ope..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-06 00:07
Taggar: financial, foreign exchange, market, rate, trading

Forex Brokers on YouTube


"This article is part of a series of in-depth discussions of Social Marketing in the FX Broker Industry by Media Group London, a full-service marketing agency specializing in the onli..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-05 23:41
Taggar: brokers, market, trading

SpotOption and ConversionPros announce collaboration


"SpotOption is the largest binary options software provider - as seen in the upcoming Q3 Forex Magnates Quarterly Report. ConversionPros is a relatively fresh forex marketing agency h..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-05 23:27
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, report

CFTC orders a broker to pay over 14,000,000 dollars


"Forex Capital Markets LLC Ordered to Pay More Than $14.2 Million to Settle CFTC Charge. Firm also sanctioned for failing to promptly produce certain records to the CFTC?s Division of Enforcement. Was..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-05 09:09
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Japanese Charting secret recently ?programmed? (free download)


"I just installed this plugin, that you’ve gotta see. Brick Charts Advanced https://netpicks.infusionsoft.com/go/brick/a12 From what I’ve seen, the Japanese have been holding onto (and pro..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 18:33
Taggar: market

You don?t have to hand chart this anymore: (download)


"Did you know there’s an old Japanese charting technique that’s so consistent, it actually WIPES away market noise? Sadly, it’s also a technique that had to be HAND-WRITTEN manually..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 18:29
Taggar: market

Risk Selloff Intensifies again as Bank Shares Tumble on Contagion and Greece


"Markets are clearly responding very negatively to EU’s message that they’re reviewing private sector involvement in Greece’s second bailout. There are also additional concerns on co..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 18:06
Taggar: bank, financial, market, share, shares

How Much Lower for EURO?


"The market is getting the feeling that Euro finance ministers are stalling as they move as stealthy as a bull in a china shop in taking control of this crisis. They are beginning to drop hints that bo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 12:29
Taggar: bull, finance, market

What's Next for the Eurozone?


"Greece teeters on the edge of defaultThe big question right now is this: What's next for the eurozone? Greece is on the edge of default -- again. Banks are hurrying to assure investors that they can a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 10:45
Taggar: bank, currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Firms Against Most Major Currencies


"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is firming against most major currencies today, heading higher as risk appetite falters on all the news coming out of Europe. With Greece on the verge of defa..."

Markets Decline as Greece Debt Outlook Worsens


"Stock markets in Asia and Europe declined sharply following Sunday’s announcement by the Greek government that it will likely fail to meet it deficit cutting targets. Greece’s deficit is n..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-03 15:25
Taggar: announcement, market

Lower EURO Looks the Safer Bet


"This week?s highlight obviously will be Friday?s employment situation report. Before then, traders will get their chances to tweak their forecasts with ADP employment on Wednesday and jobless claims T..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-03 12:26
Taggar: employment, market, report

Aussie Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"AUD/USD lower in currency tradingThe Australian dollar is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market. Once again, the U.S. dollar is mostly higher in currency trading across the board, and..."

Next Week


"Next week begins a new U.S. federal government fiscal year, the final calendar quarter of 2011, and the second half of Japan’s fiscal year.  Central banks in Australia, Euroland, the U.K...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 22:20
Taggar: bank, market

Week In Review September 25-30


"The week is ending with the pendulum swinging back in favor of risk reduction. The catalysts for the deterioration in risk is as difficult to specify as they were for the risk rally earlier in the wee..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 18:30
Taggar: market

Japan Authorizes 15Bn for Intervention


"After disappointing industrial output figure the Japanese government announced an increase in their currency intervention fund. Finance Minister Jun Azumi said the government would authorize a further..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 17:26
Taggar: currency, currency trade, finance, market, point

ECB to Take Anti Lending Freeze Measure Next Week


"The market expects the ECB to tackle the more immediate lending freeze and leave the major changes needed to the midterm. It remains to be seen which are the options the ECB presents to increase liqui..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 17:13
Taggar: bank, market, rate

EURO Liquidation To Continue


"The market is trying to get through month and quarter end without giving up too much. Some price action is unexplainable others justifiable, but whatever, liquidity and pricing remains an issue. Data..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 12:34
Taggar: cpi, market, report

Gold Prices Rise on Safe Haven Demand


"U.S. dollar higher in forex trading on safe haven demand as wellGold prices are rising on safe haven demand, gaining as global economic uncertainty sends the financial markets reeling. Gold is moving..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar higher on safe haven demandThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today, losing ground as global economic fears take hold. News that China's growth is slowing ha..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-30 08:37
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Facing Facts: Greek Default Inevitable


"Publically, Eurozone officials continue to pledge their full support for Greece and refuse to acknowledge the possibility that Greece may never be in a position to repay its debt obligations. Private..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 22:50
Taggar: market, point

EUR/USD Rises, Uninfluenced by the Major Fundamentals


"The dollar declined against the euro today mainly due to increased optimism of the market participants. The EUR/USD currency pair rose during the the first half..."

12 Hours to Go Before Forex Profit Accelerator Course Gets Pulled From the Market


"Dear Trader, (This is a quick courtesy reminder.) At 11:59pm Eastern (New York time) TONIGHT, September 29th, the complete Forex Profit Accelerator trading program – including the custom intell..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 16:20
Taggar: forex, market, profit, trading

Quarter-End Distortions


"Markets can get flooded around quarter-end periods by a rush of data releases and transactions inspired by accounting objectives. Investors continue to watch the unfolding European debt crisis. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 13:34
Taggar: market

Forget EURO EFSF Issues, It?s Quarter-End Pricing


"Despite the toing and froing of austerity ideas and Greek sovereign debt solution suggestions, the market remains in a defined range as dealers execute month and quarter end-demand requirements. It ca..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 12:34
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Shows Spunk in Forex Trading


"Sterling heads higher in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining ground on the latest good news from around the world. Concerns about the sove..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 09:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, pound, trading

What's Next fort he U.S. Economy?


"Data surprises to the upside and U.S. dollar heads lowerEveryone is interested in what might be next for the U.S. dollar, and for other currencies. With the latest U.S. data surprise, though, it might..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-29 09:27
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Canadian Home Prices Higher in July


"Canada?s housing market continued to expand in July marking the eighth straight monthly price increase. According to the Teranet-National Bank House Price Index, across the country prices rose 1.3 per..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-28 22:28
Taggar: bank, market, price index

U.K. Pound Gains against the U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"Sterling higher in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is gaining against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today on expectations that the Bank of England will support the British economy..."

Euro Continues Recovery in Forex Trading


"Euro gets boost on currency marketThe euro is continuing to see a recovery in forex trading on the currency market today. Hopes for stability in the euro zone are rising, and European leaders are hast..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-28 10:17
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, investment, market, trading

BIS report highlights High Frequency Trading in FX markets


"The Bank of International Settlements has published a report on High Frequency Trading and its impact on the $4 trillion a day FX markets. Data was collated by representatives of maj..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-28 09:26
Taggar: bank, fx market, market, report, trading

Mediocre US Data Allows EUR/USD Appreciate on Euro-Optimism


"The EUR/USD currency pair rose today at fastest pace since September 15, as the Forex market reacted on the optimistic speculations that the eurozone’s politic..."

U.S. Home Prices Likely Declined in July


"The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 cities fell 4.4 percent from July 2010 suggesting that property prices likely fell during the month. This would be the 10th consecutive year-to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-27 15:30
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Global Stock Exchanges on Track for 2nd Day of Gains


"Stock markets are poised for another day of gains as Eurozone officials close in on a deal to protect European banks in the ongoing debt crisis. Gold prices also rose following a two-day sell-off that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-27 15:23
Taggar: bank, gold, market

Revived Appetite for Risk, or a Dead Cat Bounce?


"Markets rallied overnight, relieved at indications that progress is being made by European debt crisis negotiators to bulk up EFSF resources in ways that will not need the approval of national parliam..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-27 13:16
Taggar: market

A closer look at IBFX Connect with Todd Crossland


"The social media phenomena is continuing to make a presence across all indsutries including financial markets, with Facebook reaching around 500 million active users. Interbank FX on..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-27 08:56
Taggar: bank, brokers, financial, market

The Forex Profit Accelerator is LIVE!


"It’s time – The Forex Profit Accelerator is LIVE! Get it here… Make sure you watch the ENTIRE presentation on that page — it reveals some BRAND NEW, SURPRISE EXTRAS you’..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 23:33
Taggar: forex, market, profit

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall But Recession Fears Remain


"The U.S. Labor Department said that fewer new claims for unemployment benefits were filed for the week ending September 17, but the decline is not sufficient to ease fears that the economy is still he..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 15:31
Taggar: economy, employment, market

Eurozone Rescue Plan Taking Shape


"Eurozone officials continue to hammer away at a Eurozone rescue plan rumored to be in the range of 2 trillion euros ($2.7tn). The plan also calls for a 50 percent write-down in Greece’s debt tha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 15:17
Taggar: market

Is It All Over for Gold?


"Gold has failed to take the psychological level of $2,000/ounce, formed a double top recently, and posted the biggest weekly drop in its recent history last week. Wh..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 14:09
Taggar: gold, market

Germany?s Lack of Confidence not hurting EURO, Yet


"The market had expected to hear something more positive this weekend, instead of the acknowledgment of the gravity of the situation that required Europe to face an attempted scolding from Geithner. In..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 12:29
Taggar: financial, market

U.S. Dollar Continues to Gain in Forex Trading


"Only pound up against greenback in currency trading todayThe U.S. dollar continues its domination today in forex trading on the currency market. Greenback is much higher in currency trading, heading u..."

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency on the FX marketThe euro is pulling back again in forex trading on the currency market. The euro is down against the U.S. dollar again as concerns about the sovereign debt situation..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-26 09:37
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, trading

Unlikely to Stop the Risk Aversion Express


"Risk aversion, which benefits the dollar and yen, has taken hold of all financial markets, and confidence-boosting factors are nowhere in sight.  First, the economic backdrop among advanced indus..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 19:56
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

Week In Review September 18-23


"The Fed?s magic bullet is failing to improve consumer confidence. Bernanke and company did what was expected of them this week and announced a new plan to stimulate growth by implementing ?Operation T..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 18:10
Taggar: bull, consumer confidence, economy, market

Only a Brief Respite after G20 Communique


"Today is the first day of the semi-annual IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington.  G20 finance ministers and central bankers released a statement overnight that promised a coordinated response to..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 13:06
Taggar: bank, employment, finance, financial, market, share

No Accountability in Currency Bloodbath


"The market is taking a deep breath. It seems to be pinning its hopes on the G20 and IMF meetings to produce a policy response to the recent market panic. Already the G20 finance ministers’ commu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 12:11
Taggar: bank, finance, financial, market

Greek Banks Downgraded by Moody's


"Euro turns around, and heads lower in forex tradingGreek banks have been downgraded by Moody's as the sovereign debt crisis continues. In spite of pledges from European leaders, and from G20 leaders..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 09:19
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

EUR/USD Extends Drop Despite Good Signs


"EUR/USD extended its yesterday’s drop as risk aversion, spurred by the FOMC statement, continues to affect the Forex market. The fundamentals today weren’t ve..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-22 17:03
Taggar: forex, forex market, indicators, market

Stock Sell-Off in Wake of Federal Reserve Statement


"Global stock markets were in decline Thursday following yesterday’s statement from the Federal Reserve following its two-day policy meeting in Washington. The Fed statement said that ?significan..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-22 15:46
Taggar: economy, financial, investment, market, rate

A Further Spike in Risk Aversion Amid More Signs of Coming Recession


"Yesterday’s FOMC announcement citing “significant downside risks to the economic outlook” but not including more quantitative easing received a poor market reaction in the United Sta..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-22 13:37
Taggar: announcement, dollar, kiwi, market, rate

FED?s Desperation Sees Red


"Desperate times call for desperate actions. The Fed did was expected of them. They have introduced something innovative. Bernanke and company have reverted to ?operation twist?, a program that has not..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-22 12:35
Taggar: announcement, financial, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Surges Against Other Currencies in Forex Trading


"Greenback higher as risk aversion takes root in the marketThe U.S. dollar is surging, heading higher against other currencies as forex traders show their clear risk aversion. A number of things have c..."

Canadian Retail Sales Drop


"Loonie down in forex tradingCanadian retail sales have proved disappointing, dropping more than the expected 0.3%. Canadian auto sales also disappointed, remaining steady at 0%, rather than showing th..."

FOMC Will Buy Longer-Term Securities, EUR/USD Plunges


"EUR/USD was steadily rising this trading session, but slumped sharply after the Federal Market Open Committee announced it’s going to expand their holdings of longer-term securiti..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-21 22:09
Taggar: announcement, market, report, trading

FED Statement Sept 21


"Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August indicates that economic growth remains slow. Recent indicators point to continuing weakness in overall labor market condition..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-21 21:29
Taggar: employment, indicators, investment, market, point, rate

Judgement Day at the FOMC


"The Federal Open Market Committee will release a scheduled policy statement at 19:15 GMT.  Markets expect some sort of easing gesture but wonder about its effectiveness.  U.S. existing home..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-21 12:46
Taggar: home sales, market

Three Potential Outcomes One FOMC Winner


"In the past 24-hours the market has dealt with 1.25 CHF peg rumor, a weak German ZEW print, an Italian downgrade, an IMF growth cut and a dovish BoE this morning. You gotta believe it?s easier to pred..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-21 12:21
Taggar: finance, market

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar higher in currency tradingThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market. The 17-nation currency attempted to break through resistance earlier, but was thwarted. Co..."

Many Things Are Depressing U.S. Job Creation, and Some Are Paradoxical


"One reason for investor euphoria in the latter 1990s about long-term U.S. economic prospects was a pick-up in productivity growth, that is output per man-hour worked.  Productivity tends to be a..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-20 21:32
Taggar: market

US Housing Starts Fall More than Expected


"Further evidence of a slowing U.S. economy came today in the form of a decline in housing starts for the month of August that exceeded earlier predictions. Housing starts decreased the most since Apri..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-20 15:30
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Aussie Gets a Boost in Currency Trading


"RBA minutes help Australian dollar in forex tradingAussie is getting a boost today, thanks to the latest minutes released by the RBA. The latest minutes indicate that members of the council overseeing..."

Stocks Fall on Renewed Euro Fears


"North American stock markets appear poised to follow European and Asian markets as new worries of a Greek default sent investors to the sidelines on Monday. A flight to safety is being blamed for a tw..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-19 15:46
Taggar: finance, market

USD/CAD Gains Ground in Forex Trading


"Loonie under pressure in currency tradingUSD/CAD is gaining ground in forex trading, as the greenback sees gains on the currency market. Risk appetite is practically non-existent today, and that is ke..."

Is Forex day trading ?doomed?? (new training)


"Dear Trader, (This is ALL NEW for 2011.) If you’ve ever “day traded” Forex, please pay attention, because I just discovered a “flaw” in the Forex markets that could make..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-19 06:52
Taggar: day trading, forex, forex market, market, trading

What Investors Expect Central Banks to Do in 2011 and 2012


"Central Bank Interest Rate Expectations can and do change based upon economic and market developments. The last time I provided updated CB expectations was in July (yes, I apologize for being tardy)..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-16 20:12
Taggar: bank, market, rate

The Top Concern is the Euro Debt Crisis


"Next week’s main anticipated event will be the FOMC meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the central problem weighing on global financial market psychology continues to be the euro area’s..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-16 20:03
Taggar: financial, market, rate

Eurozone ?coming to a standstill?


"The European Commission has predicted that economic growth in the eurozone will come “to a virtual standstill” in the second half of 2011. It halved its forecast for July to September to g..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-16 13:14
Taggar: financial, market

U.S. Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Greenback higher on FX marketThe U.S. dollar is gaining in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks mainly to euro weakness. Once again, the dollar is trading in tandem with gold prices, which..."

Euro Lower as Forex Traders Consider Likelihood of Greek Solution


"Euro down in forex tradingThe euro is lower in forex trading today, heading down as forex traders consider the likelihood of a solution to the sovereign debt crisis. Once again, finance ministers in E..."

New Worries at the Swiss National Bank about Deflation


"At the regularly scheduled quarterly review of monetary policy, no further measures were unveiled, but Swiss central bank authorities tied the many actions announced since early August to a fresh thre..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-15 19:30
Taggar: bank, financial, market, trading

Forex Club has finally launched MetaTrader


"It's about time - many will say. But those familiar with the situation know it wasn't easy. Forex Club is probably the only forex broker with Russian roots who wasn't offering the Ru..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-15 18:35
Taggar: bank, brokers, forex, market

China Facing Competition as Low-Cost Production Center


"China’s status as one of the least expensive manufacturing centers in the world is under direct threat from other Asian countries according to a report by KPMG. Indonesia and Bangladesh in parti..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-15 15:30
Taggar: market, report

Merkel and Sarkozy need Today?s Philly Fed to Bounce


"Currently, the market is betting on ?convinced?, Merkel and Sarkozy are convinced that Greece will remain one of its fraternity members. Papandreou looks likely to be receiving the next tranche of IMF..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-15 12:20
Taggar: market, rate

U.S. Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Risk appetite spurs gains for high beta currenciesU.S. economic data is once again disappointing, but that isn't hindering some cautious optimism today. Risk appetite is a bit improved today, with hig..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-15 09:32
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, point, trading

Slight Easing Move in Russia


"Bank Rossii cut its minimum one-day repo rate to 5.25% from 5.5% and narrowed the differential between such and the one day overnight deposit rate to 3.0% by also increasing the latter to 3.25% from 3..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-14 21:45
Taggar: bank, market, rate

EURO Bleeding Persists


"Merkel and company have been out in full force providing rhetoric support for the EURO idea, trying to reassure the market that there is no quick fix, stabilizing measures take time. Time is a preciou..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-14 12:21
Taggar: market

Twitter Marketing in the FX broker space


"This article is part of a series of in-depth discussions of Social Marketing in the FX Broker industry by Media Group London, a full-service marketing agency specializing in financia..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-14 10:08
Taggar: financial, market

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back in Currency Trading


"Greenback down across the board in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is pulling back in forex trading on the currency market as the euro heads higher. Greenback is down pretty much across the board in curr..."

Aussie Recovers Some in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar still holding on against many currenciesThe Aussie is making a move at recovery in currency trading on the FX market today, heading higher after first moving lower. The Australian dollar s..."

Euro Declines to Seven-Month Low on Renewed Debt Concerns


"Speculation that Germany is prepared to allow Greece to default had investors fleeing the euro in trading in London and New York today. At one point in New York this morning, the euro retraced to a se..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-12 23:23
Taggar: dollar, market, point, trading

OPEC Reduces Global Oil Demand Forecast


"OPEC cut its forecast for global demand for oil based on a revised economic outlook for the U.S. The new estimate was cut by 150,000 barrels a day for the remainder of the year, and 40,000 barrels a d..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-12 15:12
Taggar: economy, market, oil, report

Greek Default Concerns


"European and Asian markets experienced another extremely difficult session overnight, the focus of which was mounting speculation that aid to Greece will be halted and that Greece will then default an..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-12 13:34
Taggar: market

No ?We? in EURO hurts Currency


"Last week ended on a sour note with the market being spooked by default provisioning talk. This morning the market continues to price in that Greek possibility. The G7 have done a lousy job in boostin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-12 12:43
Taggar: bank, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Breaches Parity with the Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading


"USD/CAD hits 1.00 level before easing backThe U.S. dollar breached the parity level with the Canadian dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. As the U.S. session approaches, the battle l..."

Euro Tumbles on Greek Default Expectations


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro tumbled more than 300 pips from Friday's high today as concerns about an imminent Greek default sent forex traders and others clambering for safe haven. Uncertainty does..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-12 09:17
Taggar: currencies, currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Next Week


"Central bank meetings are scheduled next week in Switzerland, India, and New Zealand.  The Bank of Japan releases meeting minutes. The U.S. will be releasing many potentially market-moving data..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-10 04:55
Taggar: bank, consumer sentiment, industrial production, market, retail sales

What the Central Banks did this week


"Australia:The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates on hold at +4.75% as widely expected. Reactions were muted with the AUD rates market pricing for RBA rate cuts over the next 12 months unchange..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-09 19:46
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, rate

Week in Review September 4-9


"All policy makers have been reading from the same dovish script this week. The general message from central banks is to turn more ‘cautious and neutral’ given the rapid slowing and stagna..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-09 18:30
Taggar: bank, indicators, market

EUR 1.20 fixation-who will do the pushing?


"Investors are too beat up to be running ahead on speculation. It?s G7 day and the rumors of possible concerted monetary easing, the bait, is not been taken by this market. It seems it prefers to wait..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-09 12:25
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Sharply Drops on Pessimistic Speech of ECB President


"EUR/USD posted a biggest drop in a month today as European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said that the ECB policy makers “expect the euro area economy..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-08 21:50
Taggar: bank, economy, market, rate

Bank of England on Hold


"The Monetary Policy Committee was probably unanimous in voting not to change its 0.5% Bank Rate.  A 9-0 vote last month was the first unanimous decision on the key central bank rate since May 201..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-08 14:45
Taggar: bank, financial, market, rate

EUR flatlines ahead of ECB decision-Not for long


"When President Obama finally hits the airwaves this evening, capital markets will already be juggling with a few extra balls. Bernanke gets to front run Obama?s highly anticipated job speech, where ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-08 12:30
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise in the U.S.


"U.S. dollar index higher on forex marketThe latest unemployment claims data has been released, and it has once again proved disappointing. More claims were made this past week, once again emphasizing..."

Eurozone Engine Stalls; German Court Rules Bailouts Legal


"Yesterday?s announcement that factory orders in Germany plunged 2.8 percent in July sent shockwaves through the Eurozone. The poor showing had investors scrambling on fears that Germany may no longer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-07 21:48
Taggar: announcement, market, trading

Australia Returns to Positive Growth


"Following a disastrous first quarter in which the economy declined by 0.9 percent as floods and massive storms ravaged large parts of the country, Australia’s Gross Domestic Product Product (GDP..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-07 15:20
Taggar: consumer confidence, economy, market, retail sales

U.S. Dollar Lower in Forex Trading as Risk Appetite Makes an Appearance


"Greenback down in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. A little bit of optimism is in the markets today, as U.S..."

Swiss Weaken Franc with Peg to the Euro in Forex Trading


"Swiss move to protect their economyWorried that an ever-increasing franc would ruin the Swiss economy, officials took matters into their own hands today, pegging the franc to the euro in forex trading..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-06 09:27
Taggar: currency, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Is the world facing fundamental changes?


"Recent event, including stock market falls, the escalating sovereign debt crises, US credit rating downgrade and a near-stalling of growth in the developed world is leading increasing numbers of exper..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-05 18:12
Taggar: financial, market, rate

Panic-Stricken Markets Greet Labor Day 2011


"U.S. markets are closed for Labor Day, but elsewhere the mood is grim. Ten-year sovereign debt yields tumbled 15 basis points in Britain, 14 bps in Germany and five bps in Japan. Gold catapulted above..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-05 17:55
Taggar: gold, market, oil, point, share

Euro Continues to Show Weakness in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro continues to show weakness in forex trading on the currency market today. Even though U.S. stock markets are closed, other financial markets are open, and the..."

SpotOption Adds New Feature to Portfolio ? Trading from charts


"SpotOption Ltd. announces the latest addition to their portfolio of offerings ? "ProTrader." SpotOption recognized the demand of professional traders for a platform that allows the s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-05 08:55
Taggar: market, trading

U.S. Unemployment Holds Steady at 9.1%


"Markets will likely be disappointed today as the Non-Farm Payroll report suggests job creation in the U.S. has stalled. After an 85,000 gain in July, August’s reading showed no increase in net n..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-02 14:43
Taggar: employment, market, point, rate, report

Euro Turns Around, Heading Higher, on U.S. Employment Data


"Euro gains in forex tradingThe euro is experiencing something of a turnaround today in forex trading, switching to an advance as the latest U.S. employment data is released. While the euro continued i..."

August Employment Report Shows No Net Jobs


"U.S. dollar starts slide in forex tradingThe August employment report indicates that no net jobs were created. Even with lower unemployment claims, the jobs situation continues to disappoint. As a res..."

Risk Aversion, Risk Aversion, and Risk Aversion


"The risk averse pit into which world financial markets fell some four years ago keeps getting deeper and wider.  Bonds, especially Treasury securities, have benefited paradoxically since excessiv..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-02 01:38
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

EURO has Lost its Teflon?


"It?s a thin market, liquidity at a premium, a holiday weekend and now we get a disastrous set of Euro-zone manufacturing data, a day ahead of the highly anticipated NFP report. The market has been sli..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-01 12:36
Taggar: currency, market, report, stop loss

Unemployment Claims Drop in the U.S.


"U.S. dollar higher in currency tradingUnemployment claims in the U.S. dropped a little bit last week, helping U.S. markets get a little boost amidst concerns that the recent stock market rally is abou..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Euro down against dollar in currency tradingThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today. The euro is down as economic data once again threatens hopes of economic recovery..."

TradoLogic Proud to Announce Launch of New Brand XPmarkets


"XPmarkets is the newest brand launched by TradoLogic, the world's leading binary options platform provider. The new trading platform will primarily target the French market, aiming t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-31 16:00
Taggar: market, trading

Canadian Economy Contracts in 2nd Quarter


"Statistics Canada announced this morning that the Canadian economy contracted during the 2nd quarter by 0.1 percent. Earlier predictions were for zero growth. The government agency blamed the decline..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-31 15:12
Taggar: economy, finance, market

Market is anemic ahead of Job data


"It?s the last week of unofficial holidays and this thinly traded market should probably savor these last few days before the rest of the market participants head back to the grindstone. What have we..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-31 12:27
Taggar: chicago pmi, market

U.S. Dollar Steady in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingSo far, the U.S. dollar is holding steady today in forex trading on the currency market. Greenback is higher in currency trading against the euro, and other safe haven cur..."

Yet Another Australian Forex Broker ? IC Markets


"IC Markets (or International Capital Markets) is a new Forex broker in the list of broker on EarnForex.com. Its website was launched in 2010 and it’s full..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-30 18:13
Taggar: forex, market, metatrader, trading

Euro Falls on Lowered Expectation of Rate Hike


"The euro declined in trading in Europe today on growing speculation that the European Central Bank has abandoned plans to raise interest rates until the economy improves. Yesterday, ECB President Jean..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-30 15:16
Taggar: bank, economy, market, rate, trading

ActForex will now offer integrated Binary Options in its platform


"Binary Options market is developing quite nicely lately with about 50-60 brands using software solutions from 5-6 development firms now live and looking to make a quick buck in this..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-30 13:22
Taggar: forex, market

Euro Down Again in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency retreats against the U.S. dollarYesterday, general risk appetite helped a number of high beta currencies on the FX market. Today, though, risk appears to have fled, and forex trader..."

Aussie Retreats in Forex Trading


"Australian dollar in currency tradingYesterday, the Australian dollar saw rather large gains in currency trading on the FX market, moving to highs not seen in a month. The stock market rally in the U..."

EUR/USD Advanced as Home Sales Decline


"EUR/USD jumped at today’s trading session as the optimistic speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke improved market sentiment, but was declining afterwards. The..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-29 19:19
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market, trading

Risk Demand Pushes Canadian Dollar to 3-Week High


"The Canadian dollar – nicknamed the “loonie” – broke a three-week high against its U.S. counterpart as speculation drove commodity prices higher on a greater expectation of a U..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-29 15:31
Taggar: dollar, economy, loonie, market

Is Forex Trading an Easy Way to Earn?


"To a complete newbie who’ve heard little about the global currency market, Forex might seem an over-complicated scientific-financial activity for some sorts of hack..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-29 13:59
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, forex, market, trading

U.K. Pound Struggles to Stay on Top of U.S. Dollar


"Sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is putting up a fight in currency trading, determined to stay on top of the U.S. dollar. News in Europe, about an attempt to stem the Greek banking crisis by me..."

Next Stop: Irene


"Chairman Bernanke’s predictable speech proved not to be a major market event.  Equities, gold, and bond yields rose afterward in a sign of some relief about future risk.  Consistent wi..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-26 22:09
Taggar: dollar, gold, market

Bigger Punch Irene or Bernanke?


"Bigger Punch Irene or Bernanke? Bernanke is unlikely to announce any new easing initiatives at todays ?market hyped? gathering in Jackson Hole. Dallas Fed Fisher has already stated this week that the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-26 12:24
Taggar: market, rate

Euro Gives Up Gains in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro was seeing gains in forex trading on the currency market earlier in the session, but has since given up most of the gains and is down against the U.S. dollar. Th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-26 11:49
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Next Week


"Brazilian monetary policymakers will be meeting on August 30-31, and the release of FOMC minutes is scheduled for Tuesday.  Also that day, Japanese lawmakers will vote on the successor to Prime M..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-26 00:22
Taggar: bank, market, trading

Bernanke to disappoint EURO positions?


"Despite Euro-zone sovereign bonds continuing to be sold off, European Banks funding under stress with CDS at record highs, Greenspan believing that the common currency will break down, a plunge in the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-25 12:44
Taggar: bank, currency, market

U.K. Pound Down in Currency Trading


"Sterling forex trading forecastThe U.K. pound is selling off in currency trading on the FX market today. Sterling has lost quite a bit of momentum lately, and is falling -- even as other high beta cur..."

Euro Gaining in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Euro gains on general risk appetiteEven though gold prices are dropping, the euro is heading higher against the U.S. dollar. For now, gold prices and U.S. dollar prices are moving in tandem, as both h..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-25 09:30
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

US Durable Goods Orders Jump 4%


"July’s order for U.S. durable goods beat expectations jumping by 4 percent on greater demand for automobiles and aircraft. Durable goods are defined as products intended to last for at least thr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-24 15:49
Taggar: durable goods, market

Again the EUR fails to weaken!


"The lack of a EUR selloff this morning, in the wake of a poor Euro industrial order print (-0.7%) and ifo data (108.7), seems to prove that the market is no mood to go heavily short ahead of Bernanke?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-24 12:25
Taggar: market

Japan's Credit Rating Downgraded, Yen Rises Anyway


"Yen in forex tradingJapan saw a downgrade in its credit rating, but the forex market barely registered it. Indeed, the yen is gaining in forex trading on the currency market. (Likely to the chagrin of..."

German Ifo Can't Stop the Euro in Forex Trading


"Business confidence slipping in GermanyBusiness confidence is slipping in Germany, as the Ifo decreased more than expected. However, the euro is still heading higher in forex trading on the currency m..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-24 10:20
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

The Best Currency to Short Right Now


"By Sean Hyman, Editor, Currency Cross Trader It?s not easy trading in the stock market. As an investor, you must navigate through a market influenced by CEO greed, fudged books, lawsuits, and even FD..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-24 08:01
Taggar: currency, market, trading

The Secret to Crisis Currency Investing


"By Evaldo Albuquerque, Editor, Exotic FX Alert I want to let you in on a secret. It?s something all the best professional traders know, but few ?little guys? take advantage of in the markets. But i..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-24 07:35
Taggar: market, profit

European Stock Markets Rise on Fed Speculation


"Stock markets in Europe gained 1-2 percent in morning trading on growing speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairmen Ben Bernanke will announce further quantitative easing at a speech scheduled..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-23 13:21
Taggar: financial, market, rate, trading

German Manufacturing Report Boosts Euro in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar down across the board in currency tradingConcerns about the European economy have been holding the euro back in forex trading for some weeks now. However, the 17-nation currency received a..."

Another Record High for Gold


"Gold prices are up 1.7% on balance after spiking earlier to $1894.80.  At the high, such was 19.4% above its level on July 21.  Strong gains were also registered in other precious metal pric..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-22 13:02
Taggar: gold, market

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar index down, along with franc and yenDue to global unrest in a number of areas, safe haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc have been heading higher on the FX market. After..."

Next Week


"The highlights of the coming week will be the Jackson Hole Central Banker Symposium starting Thursday and the release of revised U.S. and British GDP figures and preliminary Chinese and euro area purc..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-20 21:50
Taggar: bank, market

Bank of Canada Statement Highlights


"Realization of several downside risks indentified in the Bank?s July Monetary Policy Report(MPR): European sovereign debt crisis has worsened U.S. credit rating downgraded Slowing growth in the U.S..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 19:52
Taggar: bank, economy, market, report

Gold Hits New Record ? Closing in on $1,900


"Gold touched a record high of $1,881.40 an ounce yesterday as demand climbed in the face of severe losses on the global stock markets. The new high marks a 31 percent increase in gold prices since the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 15:13
Taggar: gold, market, point

Swiss Franc Still on the Rise


"Yesterday’s equity market sell-off sent investors into a defensive mode resulting in a move to safety of the Swiss franc. With the U.S. economy in turmoil and the Eurozone debt crisis weighing h..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 15:07
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, market, oil

What?s Your Safe Heaven Currency Choice?


"Capital markets reached a tipping point yesterday, pushed over by Euro bank funding concerns and weaker US data. The market has been seeing red from the bourses ever since. In currencies, it has been..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 12:27
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, fx market, market, point, trading

Canadian Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Loonie higher in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is finding some support in forex trading today, after some period of weakness on the currency market. Today's cautious foray into risk is benefitin..."

Swiss Franc Declines on Speculation of Further SNB Intervention


"The Swiss franc fell 0.7 percent to the dollar and 0.4 percent to the euro by mid-day trading in London today. The franc’s decline is due to recent actions on the part of the Swiss National Bank..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-18 15:44
Taggar: bank, currency, day trading, dollar, market, trading

US Jobless Claims Jump by 9,000 Over last Week


"The number of claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose by 9,000 last week to a seasonally-adjusted 408,000 new claims. The forecast called for 400,000 new claims. Analysts say that the recent..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-18 15:19
Taggar: consumer confidence, employment, market

Trifecta of US Data


"What have we got this morning that going to keep us from falling into another stupor? A trifecta of US data. The markets gets to be updated on the US manufacturing outlook, employment and CPI. Consens..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-18 12:13
Taggar: cpi, employment, market, report

Jobless Claims Rise as Consumer Prices Do: Stagflation for the U.S. Economy?


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingJobless claims rose last week, sending the number back above 400,000. Additionally, consumer prices rose more than expected. With consumer prices inflation, and with..."

Amendments to NFA?s Forex Requirements Including NFA?s Jurisdiction Over Members Engaging in Forex Activities


"Basically NFA here extends its grip on more retail forex market participants than now. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved a number of amendments to NFA..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:59
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Amendments to NFA?s Forex Requirements Including NFA?s Jurisdiction Over Members Engaging in Forex Activities


"Basically NFA here extends its grip on more retail forex market participants than now. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved a number of amendments to NFA..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:59
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Amendments to NFA?s Forex Requirements Including NFA?s Jurisdiction Over Members Engaging in Forex Activities


"Basically NFA here extends its grip on more retail forex market participants than now. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved a number of amendments to NFA..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:59
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Amendments to NFA?s Forex Requirements Including NFA?s Jurisdiction Over Members Engaging in Forex Activities


"Basically NFA here extends its grip on more retail forex market participants than now. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved a number of amendments to NFA..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:59
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Amendments to NFA?s Forex Requirements Including NFA?s Jurisdiction Over Members Engaging in Forex Activities


"Basically NFA here extends its grip on more retail forex market participants than now. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved a number of amendments to NFA..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:59
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

CHF another EURO Disappointment


"Now that the SNB has failed to live up to investors expectations of introducing the CHF to a new pegging system, there will be pressure on the Cbank to intervene in FX to weaken their currency as spec..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 12:08
Taggar: bank, currency, market

Canadian Dollar Loses Ground to U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"Loonie lower in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is losing ground to the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. Loonie is lower in forex trading as economic data is released. U.S. eco..."

Swiss Franc Gaining Again in Forex Trading


"Forex traders disappointed by lack of euro peg for the francThe Swiss franc is surging again in forex trading on the currency market as concerns about the euro remain. Swiss officials' attempts to mov..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 10:11
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, rate, trading

Euro Volatility Continues on the Forex Market


"Euro heads lower after rally earlierEarlier, the euro surged higher in forex trading as news about a meeting between Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy was circulated. Their announcement that the euro..."

EURO Weight on Germany too heavy?


"The market has already been forewarned that there will be no political end to the Euro-zone crisis from today?s tete-a-tete between Merkel and Sarkozy. Even with German officials insisting that Eurobo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-16 12:36
Taggar: market

British Pound Falls as Investors Abandon Sterling


"Expectations of a weaker pound have investors abandoning the British currency over fears that the economic recovery will weaken in the coming months. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne added t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 15:55
Taggar: analysis, bear, currency, foreign exchange, market, pound

EUR/USD Surges as US Fundamentals Worsens


"This day was rather unfavorable for the US dollar as fundamental reports were far worse than was expected. EUR/US jumped as a result. Market analysts promised that US manufact..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 15:51
Taggar: dollar, market, report

Swiss Franc Weaker on Intervention Speculation


"The Swiss franc continues to gain over most of the major currencies despite the central bank’s attempts to lessen the franc’s appeal as a safety haven in light of the problems in the U.S..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 15:25
Taggar: bank, currencies, market

CHF backed by lack of Bonds


"A resemblance of calm has returned to this market after last week?s significant volatility. Traders are beginning to focus on Merkel?e and Sarkozy?s meeting tomorrow, where they seek a solution to the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 12:26
Taggar: finance, market

Euro Gains in Forex Trading


"Poor U.S. data boosts euro in forex tradingThe euro is gaining today in forex trading on the currency market. Today, the focus is on disappointing U.S. economic data, and the euro is surging in forex..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 12:01
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

U.K. Pound Down against the Euro in Forex Trading


"Sterling sees success against U.S. dollar on the currency marketThis coming week should be an interesting one on the currency market. For now, the euro is surging against other currencies in forex tra..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-15 11:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

US Retail Sales Jump 0.5%


"U.S. retail sales for July had the best showing in four months gaining 0.5 percent from the month before. The improvement comes at a time when employment appears to be weakening while market volatilit..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-12 16:19
Taggar: employment, market, retail sales

US data to outperform EUR


"What a week, and its only Friday morning. The market still has some data to chew on before one can sit back and figure what all this really means. The Central Bank thoughts and threats, swing?s in equ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-12 12:26
Taggar: bank, consumer sentiment, currency, market, retail sales

U.S. Dollar Lower in Currency Trading


"Economic information and forex trading newsThe U.S. dollar is down a bit in currency trading on the FX market today. The FX market is largely in consolidation mode after a crazy week on the financial..."

Forex Markets Consolidate After Wild Ride


"Swiss franc, U.S. dollar lower in currency tradingThe forex markets are consolidating today after a wild ride this week. Financial market volatility has been high, and markets from commodities to curr..."

Bank of Korea More Guarded


"As at other central banks, Bank of Korea monetary authorities are not able to normalize interest rates as quickly as domestic economic conditions would seem to warrant, and the reason is external risk..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-11 18:09
Taggar: bank, financial, market, rate

Central Bank?s Battle with Currency?s


"It has been awhile since Cbanks have made investors so trigger happy. This week, the market did not even get time to digest the magnitude of Bernanke comments before rumor mongering forced risk to ?go..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-11 12:39
Taggar: bank, currency, market, trading

Euro Recovers Some of its Losses in Forex Trading


"17-nation currency heads a little higher on FX marketThe euro slipped earlier today, heading lower as good news about lower than expected jobless claims gave the edge to the U.S. dollar. However, as U..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-11 09:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Will the Swiss Really Peg the Franc in Forex Trading?


"What's next for the Swiss currency on the FX marketYesterday, things got a little bit crazy, with the U.S. dollar and other safe haven currencies heading higher. With the U.S. stock market crashing, i..."

Bank of Japan Running Out of Levers as Yen Climbs


"Last week Japanese officials intervened in the markets in an attempt to dampen enthusiasm for the yen ? this week the Finance Minister appears to be trying to talk investors into giving the currency a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 22:43
Taggar: currency, finance, market, rate

EUR/USD Weakens, Strives Higher as US Budget Deficit Grows


"EUR/USD dropped today as markets remain in risk aversion mode and concerns about Europe’s future persist. The currency pair attempted to rally after the report show..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 20:46
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market, report

Fed Lowers U.S. Outlook; Pledges Low Interest Rate to Continue


"After three days of wide-spread losses the Federal Reserve was left with little choice but to take to the airwaves in an attempt to calm jittery nerves. Reassurances given, markets responded positivel..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 20:39
Taggar: market, point, spread

Bear Markets Typically Include Big Daily Gains


"During a bear run, it is much more common to experience out-sized daily rises in share prices such as occurred on August 9 than during normal periods of sideways or upward sloping trends.  During..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 18:06
Taggar: bear, market, share

Tuesday?s ?Relief Rally? to be Short-Lived


"North American stock markets are expected to fall today following Tuesday’s rally following three consecutive days of deep losses. Asian markets were mostly positive overnight with the Hang Seng..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 15:01
Taggar: market, point, trading

Do Not Upset the Swiss


"Been there, seen that. It sums up the actions from both the Fed and Swiss authorities. The Fed?s pledges have left the CHF exposed to a market having the currency in its crosshairs. Unless the Fed is..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-10 12:25
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Aussie Plunges in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the Australian dollarThe Aussie is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market as risk aversion sets in. Even higher gold prices can't help the Aussie right now as forex trad..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"French banks, U.S. economic outlook sink risk appetiteThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market as the outlook for the global economy worsens and risk aversion sets in. FX mark..."

FOMC May Keep Zero Rates for 2 Years, EUR/USD Up


"EUR/USD currency pair was slowly declining today, but jumped after the Federal Open Market Committee maintained the interest rates near zero and suggested that it may keep the exce..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-09 20:59
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market, rate

FX Markets on Alert for More Quantitative Easing


"What's next for the U.S. dollar policy?The Fed is expected to release a policy statement today, and forex traders and other investors are waiting to see if Ben Bernanke will announce another round of..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-09 10:08
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

European Bank Stress Test Measures Show Problems


"Forex traders more focused on relief rally todayBanks in the euro zone are paying a large premium to borrow, according to the latest stress test measures that indicate how willing banks in the region..."

Numerous Official Efforts to Halt Market Turmoil Mostly Failing


"After markets closed Friday, S&P downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ and retained a negative outlook, meaning more downgrades are possible. Stocks in Israel tumbled almost 7% on Sund..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-08 13:35
Taggar: bank, finance, market

Aussie Lower in Currency Trading on the FX Market


"Australian dollar down in forex tradingThe Aussie is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, heading down as forex traders and other investors alike react to Friday's after market downgrade..."

Euro Lower in Forex Trading on S&P Downgrade


"Forex traders ignore moves by ECB to contain debt crisisAfter getting a bit of a boost on Friday, the euro is lower in forex trading on the currency market. The news sending the euro down is the S&..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-08 09:46
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

Lessons from AUD, CAD and JPY Downgrades


"The markets always go crazy when I am abroad. As I was telling Boris on the phone yesterday - I should just buy volatility before I leave. I will be on the various networks talking about the U.S...."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-07 22:54
Taggar: market

Week in review July 31-Aug 5


"A week of stress and duress has the market seeing red. Five compact trading days that witnessed the US?s last minute signing off on a bill to avoid debt default, sidestepping the rating agencies, to ?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 20:07
Taggar: bank, market, rate, trading

NFP May Ease Recession Fears


"One day after a dramatic sell-off in the equity markets, the Labor Department announced that 117,000 jobs were created in July. This marks a gain over the last two months and while job creation still..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 15:38
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Thanks Cbanks, only NFP now


"What a performance by Central Banks this week? They are supposed to alleviate some of the market volatility, not add to it. The BoJ is a Central Bank gone rogue and intervening ?not? under the multila..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 12:35
Taggar: bank, market

So Much for ECB Policy


"Is this the end of talk of the euro as a dollar replacement?ECB policy has long been that of trying to let things float along, as well as avoid too big of wholesale bailouts of countries facing sovere..."

India geared for Algorithmic Trading


"India's automated trading environment is growing rapidly. The bulk of volumes have been in top 50 stocks including Bharti Airtel, Reliance and Tata Consultancy Services. Volumes are..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 11:05
Taggar: automated trading, financial, market, trading

Trichet?s Communiqué


"1. ECB is to reactivate two of it?s most potent anti-crisis measures: a. Will offer a six-month tender of unlimited size next week (first such tender in two-years). b. Re-opening of the Securities Mar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-04 17:38
Taggar: market

Central Bank Coordination?


"If Trichet announces new measures this morning to ease liquidity conditions or buy Euro area bonds then we can reasonably assume that Central Bank action this week will have been coordinated. First, i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-04 12:22
Taggar: bank, market, point

Loonie Pulls Back in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar strengthens in forex tradingThe loonie is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market today as intervention is the watchword. In Europe, more quantitative easing is being practiced..."

Thursday?s Bank of England and ECB Policy Meetings


"Markets anticipate no policy changes on August 4, and I agree.  The Bank of England announcement comes first at 11:00 GMT and will only tell investors the bare bones of the decision, a continuing..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-03 21:40
Taggar: announcement, bank, market, rate

DJIA: 11723 or Bust


"A bull market in the DOW that began from a base of 777 on August 12, 1982 culminated on January 14, 2000 when the market closed at 11723.  Although those 17+ years encompassed the 22.6% crash on..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-03 18:37
Taggar: bull, market, rate

Latest Romanian Interest Rate Decision


"Policymakers at the National Bank of Romania have the somewhat conflicting objectives of anchoring expected inflation and ensuring financial market stability via ample banking liquidity.  Policy..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-03 17:24
Taggar: bank, financial, inflation, market, point, rate

Bank of Japan next, after NFP?


"The Swiss had to try something. Intervention has proven too expensive, so why not a surprise rate cut? The SNB loosening their monetary policy this morning (less than 0.25%) caught the market off-guar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-03 12:33
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Will Hong Kong Eventually Get Rid of Its Dollar Peg?


"U.S. dollar's days as de factor global currency might be numberedWhile Hong Kong officials say that they have no immediate plans to get rid of the dollar peg, some are beginning to say that it is only..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-03 11:51
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, report, trading

Another Deal Older and Deeper in Debt


"The U.S. political deal to raise the debt ceiling and avert default has gone over like the proverbial lead balloon.  Financial markets gave it two thumbs down, and so did much of the press. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-02 22:42
Taggar: financial, market

Debt Deal Signed But Markets Still Nervous


"Despite the House’s passing of the debt deal that would raise the borrowing limit, stock market futures were down ahead of morning trading in New York. Even though it appears that the immediate..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-02 15:29
Taggar: economy, market, trading

Lasting Damage from the U.S. Debt Debacle


"The U.S. House of Representatives approved the deficit ceiling increase Monday.  The Senate is expected to do so this afternoon in time for President Obama to sign the bill before today’s d..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-02 13:33
Taggar: market

EURO Bleeds


"The US Debt debate seems so long ago and it has not even passed the Senate yet! The Capital market is already turning its focus away from the ?deal? to global economic deceleration concerns and this w..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-02 12:26
Taggar: market, report

U.S. Consumer Spending Drops; What's Next for the U.S. Economy?


"U.S. dollar struggles in currency tradingThe latest news about spending, as well as concerns about hiring, are sending the U.S. dollar lower today. Concerns about the economy are coming to the forefro..."

Debt Ceiling Worries and Credit Downgrade Concerns Remain


"Risk aversion sets inConcerns about the financial situation in the U.S. are still a big part of global markets, including the currency market. Today, U.S. markets ended lower (although averting a stee..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-01 17:28
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

US Debt Ceiling Highlights


"The debt ceiling deal still needs to be passed by both Houses of Congress. The Senate is expected to vote by lunchtime and approve the deal very easily. The House will probably vote this evening, supp..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-01 15:37
Taggar: market

Next Week


"The main events next week will be The House of Representatives debt ceiling deadline on Tuesday. Scheduled central bank meetings in Australia, Japan, the U.K. and the euro area. The release of many pu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-29 22:25
Taggar: bank, employment, market

Debt Problems and the Currencies


"Currency markets have always spent a lot of time waiting for things to happen.  Like a dog with a bone, markets focus on little else until potential game-changing events move from the future into..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-29 20:50
Taggar: currency, market

Three More Strikes against the EURO


"Euro-sovereign debt fear is again dominating this mornings market. Moody?s has placed Spain?s Aa2 rating on review for a possible downgrade and has threatened to lower the ratings on four Spanish bank..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-29 12:33
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, rate

Predicting the Next Breakout in Currencies


"This One U.S. Stock Can ?Predict? the Next Breakout in Currencies By Sean Hyman, Editor, Currency Cross Trader Back in my stock broker days, I learned a neat Wall Street trick. The wise, old traders..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-29 08:06
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, financial, market

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased to Three-Month Low


"Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level since April, a sign the weakness in the labor market is abating. Jobless claims fell by 24,000 to 398,000 in the week ended..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-28 14:50
Taggar: employment, market

EUR Longs Getting out of Dodge for a Few Days


"It?s time. Before yesterday?s session, the EUR seemed suspended in motion, confined to a tight trading range. Something had to give. If it was not the US debt stalemate, it had to be something of a Eu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-28 12:21
Taggar: finance, market, trading

April 2011 Forex Volume Data - Trading Rises in London


"I’m a few days late because the market has been keeping me super busy but here’s the latest FX Volume Data and Charts from the main central banks London Link to Report - Average daily rep..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-27 17:50
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market, report

Six Days and Counting


"No discernible progress has been reported in the U.S. debt ceiling talks, yet markets are not falling apart. The dollar recovered 0.3% against the euro and edged up 0.1% against the yuan and sterling..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-27 13:36
Taggar: dollar, loonie, market, report

FX Market is not Boring just Exhausting


"All the fun was in the Aussie last night, with the doves being trounced by the hawks as inflation numbers pushed the currency to post a new float high. Why can it not be this easy to trade the dollar?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-27 12:19
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, inflation, market, trading

Australian Dollar Builds Strength in Forex Trading


"Aussie gains in currency trading on the FX marketThe Australian dollar is building strength in forex trading today, gaining as gold prices provide some support, and as other economic data help out. Au..."

Will the U.S. See a Credit Downgrade -- Even if Default is Avoided?


"U.S. dollar a little higher today in forex tradingThere is some speculation that a U.S. credit downgrade is inevitable -- even if a debt default is avoided. Concerns about how credit ratings agencies..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-27 09:28
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

U.K. Economy Shows Signs of Slowing


"U.K. pound drops in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is dropping in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in large part to the fact that the economy is once again showing signs of slowing. Pro..."

Commodity Currencies Trade Higher than the U.S. Dollar


"U.S. dollar sinks on debt ceiling differencesCommodity currencies are trading near highs against the U.S. dollar today as concerns about what's next for the U.S. debt ceiling dominate financial market..."

BoJ concerned about yen rise


"Japanese officials today expressed growing discomfort over persistent yen rises, putting markets on alert for possible action in response to ever louder business complaints that an unchecked currency..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-26 14:45
Taggar: currency, economy, finance, market

Irresponsible Politicking aids EURO


"Now that the pre-weekend optimism over the euro-zone debt solution has faded, the market is fully focused on Washington’s soap opera political circus, where irresponsible politicking is an art f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-26 12:19
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market

Greek Credit Rating Downgraded to Lowest Level by Moody's


"Euro down in forex tradingThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as Moody's downgrades Greek debt to the lowest rating. Greece's credit rating has taken a rather large..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-25 10:18
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

Euro Erases Previous Gains on More Greece Details


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro has been seeing some solid gains in forex trading on the currency market earlier, but the story changed as more details about the Greece rescue came to light. Fitch, the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-22 21:12
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Canadian House Prices Expected to Slow


"The Canadian housing market has “lost touch with fundamentals” according to a report by research firm Capital Economics. In the report released on June 29, the authors suggest that the Can..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-22 13:04
Taggar: market, point, report

Markets Accepting Greek Rescue Plan So Far


"Markets so far have not challenged the new EUR 109 billion EU rescue plan for Greece, which entails selective defaults, a doubling of loan maturities, and reduced lending rates.  Attention now tu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-22 12:58
Taggar: market, rate

Binary Option Versus Forex Trading: When One is More Favorable Than the Other


"The relatively recent availability of online binary option trading has made taking binary option positions in a major currency pair just about as easy as trading the spot forex market. Although this..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-22 10:08
Taggar: currency, currency pair, forex, forex market, forex trade, market, trading

America?s Jobs Deficit and Budget Deficit


"The U.S. economy has substantial imbalances in its labor market and public finances.  Politicians from both the Democratic Party and Republican Party have chosen to attach higher priority to corr..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-21 18:43
Taggar: economy, finance, market

US Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected


"The U.S. labor market continues to struggle with the summer doldrums as more people than expected filed for unemployment benefits last week. Initial claims increased by 10,000 over the previous week t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-21 15:21
Taggar: employment, market

Expecting EU Leaders to Present Another Fudge


"Markets had been hopeful earlier this week that EU leaders might find a way to stop the prolonged euro debt crisis.  On this D-day, it seems that investors are braced for disappointment. The Germ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-21 13:37
Taggar: market, point

U.K. Pound Shoots Higher in Currency Trading


"Optimism helps sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to fundamental developments in the British economy, as well as a boost from..."

Greek Plan Agreement: Does it Solve Other Issues?


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down across the board in forex trading today, with the euro and other high beta currencies getting a boost on the news that a plan for a Greek rescue has..."

EU Summit ? Last Chance for Eurozone?


"This Thursday?s summit of European Union leaders could well represent the last chance for EU lawmakers to convince global markets that the Eurozone concept is viable and worth defending. “Nobod..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-20 21:55
Taggar: market

Wishful Hopes Regarding U.S. and Ezone Debt Talks


"Tuesday’s improved market tone has been extended.  Investors are hopeful that a senate plan will avert a last minute showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling and are looking for a huge effort to..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-20 13:06
Taggar: market

Euro Zone Debt Solution Likely Far Off


"Another summit unlikely to come up with a solution to sovereign debt crisisA solution to the sovereign debt problem facing the euro zone countries is unlikely to present itself anytime soon. Indeed, t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-20 11:00
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Consumer Confidence Drops in the Euro Zone


"Euro remains higher in forex tradingConsumer confidence in the euro zone has fallen. Concerns about the lingering problems in Greece are weighing on consumers. Additionally, worries are mounting about..."

EUR/USD Rebounds on Hopes for EU Summit


"EUR/USD pared losses today as Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos suggested that agreement among the European leaders on a way out of the debt crisis is “att..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-19 15:09
Taggar: finance, market, report

ISDA concerned about Netting in OTC markets


"ISDA a global association working to increase efficiency in OTC derivatives markets highlights the need for greater efficiency in Netting. Netting is a risk management tool used to reduce..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-19 14:02
Taggar: fx trading, market, trading

Less Risk Aversion Than Yesterday


"Markets are more hopeful about a resolution to Greece’s debt crisis. The German Dax and Paris Cac have risen 1.5% and 1.1%.  The British Ftse has firmed 0.4%. Austria’s central bank c..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-19 12:56
Taggar: bank, finance, market

BoC Announcement Sends Loonie Higher in Currency Trading


"Canadian dollar gains on expectation of higher interest ratesThe Bank of Canada kept interest rates steady again, but the announcement accompanying the decision indicated that things could change in t..."

Euro Gets a Boost in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar lower as risk appetite revivesRisk appetite has revived -- at least for now -- on the currency market. Euro is getting a boost in forex trading as higher yielding assets are sought. Indeed..."

Bank of Canada Preview


"The Bank of Canada will most likely announce at 13:00 GMT Tuesday a decision not to raise its 1.0% overnight money rate target, which has been at 1.0% since early September 2010 following three consec..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-18 21:56
Taggar: bank, financial, market, point, rate

Aussie Falls in Currency Trading, in Spite of Higher Gold Prices


"Australian dollar in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, down even though gold prices have breezed through $1,600 an ounce. Normally, higher gold..."

European Problems Continue to Weigh on Euro in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD in currency tradingEurope continues to be in confusion with regard to banks and the sovereign debt situation. Another strike in Athens in drawing attention to unrest, and concerns about Europe..."

Preoccupation with Fiscal Problems


"Risk aversion remains pervasive.  It would take an unexpected development of huge importance to pull the currency market’s attention away from the deficit/debt problems of the United States..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-15 21:53
Taggar: currency, market

NFA sanctions Capital Market Services $75,000 mainly for multiple platform outages


"National Futures Association (NFA) has imposed a monetary sanction of $75,000 against Capital Market Services LLC (CMS), a Futures Commission Merchant located in New York, New York. The De..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-15 08:26
Taggar: market

Moody?s Places U.S. Sovereign Debt on Review


"Wednesday’s market respite was short-lived as the Moody’s rating agency announced that America’s AAA sovereign debt designation would be reviewed for a possible downgrade.  The..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-14 13:51
Taggar: dollar, market

Alpari announces that it reached a $210 billion volume in May 2011


"This is pretty steep and shows a high growth for the company, well beyond industry averages. Forex Magnates latest retail forex market volumes report will show an average daily volume of $..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-14 13:06
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, market, report

Debt Default Risk, QE3 Weigh on U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading


"Greenback lower in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is struggling a great deal in forex trading on the currency market as concerns about what's next for the world's largest economy figure prominently i..."

New Zealand Dollar Performs Unexpectedly Well in Forex Trading


"Kiwi higher in currency tradingThe New Zealand dollar is performing quite well today in forex trading on the currency market. Taking a break from the focus on the euro zone and the U.S., some forex tr..."

Calmer Conditions but Situation Still Fragile


"The market’s angina of Tuesday has faded somewhat.  The strength of Chinese data including second-quarter GDP surpassed expectations, and Italy’s lawmakers appear poised to approve au..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-13 13:58
Taggar: bank, market

EURO: Signs of Competence ahead of Bernanke


"Positive Chinese and Japanese data surprise overnight is supporting the markets and trumps Moody’s downgrade of Ireland’s sovereign rating to sub-investment grade Ba1 or junk. All eyes wil..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-13 12:26
Taggar: investment, market

Gold-i Announces Partnership with Smart Live Markets and Swissrisk


"Recently Gold-i announced a partnership with Swissrisk Partners to offer a unique pricing index for Smart Live Markets. This announcement caught our attention for several reasons, so we re..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-13 11:30
Taggar: announcement, brokers, financial, gold, market, spread, trading

Euro Rallies as Gold Surges


"Euro gains in forex tradingThe euro is rallying in forex trading on the currency market today, heading higher as gold surges, and as risk appetite improves. Also encouraging the euro recovery in curre..."

BOE Likely to Remain Dovish on Interest Rate


"Jobs report and economic data show slow recoveryThe Bank of England is unlikely to raise interest rates anytime soon, thanks to a jobs market that continues to be weak. The most recent jobless claims..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-13 10:52
Taggar: bank, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, rate, report, trading

Charts: Taking their Cue from the EUR


"Markets have been moving on one thing and one thing alone which is the European sovereign debt crisis. There was quite a bit of volatility in the markets this morning, caused largely by the shifting..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-12 17:12
Taggar: financial, market, spread

EURO-Too Big to Fail or Too Big to Bail?


"The massive contagion from the small periphery to the big bond markets of Italy and Spain has turned into ?the? real problem for policy makers. This is what happens when you treat the symptoms and not..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-12 12:04
Taggar: market

Debt Contagion Fears Spread to Italy


"Stop me if you?ve heard this before, but Italian finance officials took great pains recently to state that the country is perfectly capable of dealing with the national debt on its own and that the id..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-11 23:49
Taggar: finance, market, point, spread

PIIGS - Italy Sovereign Debt Outstanding


"Contagion fears have rattled the markets today with everyone worried about the crisis spreading to Italy. The reason why investors are so nervous today is because the Italian economy and its total a..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-11 21:35
Taggar: economy, market, spread

US Forex brokers profitability report for Q2 2011


"All brokers (except Tradestation) have updated their profitability numbers for the second quarter 2011. What clearly stands out is the drop in profitability experienced by clients of all b..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-11 21:35
Taggar: brokers, market, profit

Euro Drops in Forex Trading, Heading Toward 1.40


"Euro down against dollar, yen in currency tradingThe euro is down in forex trading on the currency market, heading toward the 1.40 level. One of the biggest concerns right now is the rumor that Greece..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-11 13:31
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

EURO Rot Intensifies


"The market knows its in trouble when its rumored that the ECB is polling banks on the best way to handle a sovereign default. EU President Van Rompuy has called a special meeting today of senior Europ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-11 12:17
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Euro Struggles in Forex Trading


"Euro zone currency still weak -- in spite of U.S. economic concernsThe euro ended the week struggling in forex trading on the currency market. Some expected that the weak jobs data out of the U.S. wou..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 18:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Will the Fed Roll Out QE3 By Autumn?


"Economic forecast for the U.S.The U.S. dollar is gaining in forex trading right now, but the forex forecast could change if the Federal Reserve decides to roll out QE3 come fall. Indeed, with the rele..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 18:24
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

Forex Week in Review July 3-8


"Investors, traders and dealers have suffered from FX whiplash at some point this week. The market has progressed from a potential Greek default, Portugal being downgraded, the PBoC and ECB tightening..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 17:54
Taggar: economy, market, point

Canada Adds 28k New Jobs


"For the third straight month the Canadian economy gained new jobs with another 28,400 more added in June. The unemployment rate remains unchanged from May at 7.4 percent. ?The report provides some enc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 15:01
Taggar: economy, employment, financial, market, rate, report

NFP to play second fiddle to EURO crisis


"What is NFP capable of bringing to the table? Better job news. Market consensus is around +100k with a +9.1% unemployment rate. The stronger ADP reading and the better employment component of the non-..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 12:25
Taggar: dollar, employment, market, point, rate, report

Exchanges still competing in the FX Space: Deutsche Börse moves into FX derivatives


"The growth of the FX OTC market has put pressure on recognised exchanges across the globe as volumes were shrinking in traditional products like equities and bonds. CME offers FX futures o..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-08 08:58
Taggar: market

New Claims for US Unemployment Benefits Falls to 418k


"The number of new claims for US unemployment benefits declined by a seasonally-adjusted 14,000 to 418,000 new applications. This was a better result than expected and is expected to give markets a lif..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-07 15:00
Taggar: employment, market, report

Spotlight on ECB


"Markets are largely marking time ahead of the ECB and Bank of England rate decisions.  The euro fell following Moody’s downgrade of Portuguese debt to junk status but is unchanged against t..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-07 13:00
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, rate

EUR Remains Vulnerable No Matter What


"The dollar has consolidated ahead of the ECB rate announcement, with the market expecting the ECB to maintain its tightening bias and raise its policy rate by +25bps. The focus will of course be on Tr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-07 12:03
Taggar: announcement, dollar, inflation, market, rate

U.K. Pound Drops against Euro in Forex Trading


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is struggling today against the euro in forex trading. A lot of the problem has to do with the fact that the BOE left rates steady, while the ECB raised them..."

President Obama Tries to Negotiate with Lawmakers on Debt Ceiling


"U.S. dollar in forex tradingU.S. President Barack Obama is trying to negotiate a deal with Congressional lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt come August..."

Time to Short the Japanese Yen


"A Crash Course in Trading the Japanese Yen (…And Why Now is Perfect Time to Short this Currency) Sean Hyman, Editor, Currency Cross Trader When I first came over from t..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-07 09:54
Taggar: currency, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Finds it Difficult to Best Japanese Yen in Currency Trading


"Forex trading on the currency marketThe U.S. dollar has been struggling against the Japanese yen in currency trading on the FX market. While the U.S. dollar has gained some ground against the yen as r..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-06 22:09
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Euro Lower as Debt Fears Increase


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is lower in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to continued fears about debt in Europe -- and in other countries. Risk aversion continues to be the story today..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-06 22:01
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, trading

EUR/USD Down as Moody?s Cut Portugal?s Rating


"EUR/USD extended its decline today for the second day as Moody’s Investor service downgraded Portugal’s credit rating and warned about possible default in Greece..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-06 16:56
Taggar: employment, forex, forex market, market, report

EUR in the Crosshairs


"Sovereign debt contagion fears have resurfaced, with bank stocks suffering the brunt of investor selling this morning, after Moody?s downgraded Portugal?s credit rating and rumors that Ireland is now..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-06 12:26
Taggar: announcement, bank, economy, market

EURO Squeeze Remains Intact


"Are we to see additional consolidation in the FX market between now and Friday? Perhaps the EUR bulls will eke out further gains ahead of the ECB meeting on Thursday, with option barriers at 1.46 tout..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-05 12:18
Taggar: bull, fx market, market, rate

Risk Aversion Gains Upper Hand in Currency Trading


"Greece, China weigh on forex marketGreece and China are weighing on the forex market today, sending many currencies lower. The U.S. dollar is higher against most other currencies right now, gaining as..."

Risk Aversion Gains Upper Hand in Currency Trading


"Greece, China weigh on forex marketGreece and China are weighing on the forex market today, sending many currencies lower. The U.S. dollar is higher against most other currencies right now, gaining as..."

U.K. Pound Rallies in Forex Trading


"Sterling gets another boost in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is gaining in forex trading on the currency market today. Better than expected economic data is helping the sterling in currency trading.&..."

Could the U.K. Pound See Solid Gains in the Last Half of 2011?


"Sterling expected to appreciate later this yearThe U.K. pound is expected to see solid gains as we move into the second half of 2011. Indeed, sterling is the only major currency gaining against the U..."

Next Week


"Central Bank policy meetings next week are scheduled in Australia, Sweden, Poland, Mexico, Britain and, most importantly, the euro area where a highly probably second interest rate increase has been s..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-01 22:22
Taggar: bank, market, rate, report

A Four-Chart Lesson in Spotting Trade Setups


"By Elliott Wave International You can find low-risk, high-probability trading opportunities by trading with the trend. The trick is to find the end of market [...]..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-01 12:09
Taggar: market, trading

Quantitative Easing Ends, U.S. Dollar Higher


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher across the board today in forex trading on the currency market. It's the first day without quantitative easing, and the greenback is doing better..."

Loonie and Aussie Share Downward Bond


"In yesterday’s post (Tide is Turning for the Aussie), I explained how a prevailing sense of uncertainty in the markets has manifested itself in the form of a declining Australian Dollar. With to..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-30 17:15
Taggar: aussie, dollar, forex, forex market, market

Oil Prices Continue to Rise, Helped by a Lower U.S. Dollar


"Greenback and oil pricesLast week, the U.S. tapped its strategic reserves, and the IEA released oil into the markets. The move temporarily sent oil prices lower, but they have been stubbornly higher r..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-30 12:26
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, oil, rate, trading

Euro Looks for Weekly Gain in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is heading for a weekly gain in forex trading on the currency market. Unless something dramatic happens tomorrow, the euro will likely end on a much higher note..."

EUR following the Script?


"Papandreou clinched enough votes to pass the first part of an austerity plan aimed at meeting EU aid requirements and staving off a default. The EUR did what most anticipated, rally up towards 1.45 as..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-30 12:15
Taggar: market

Greece Accept Austerity, EUR/USD Erases Gains


"EUR/USD snapped its gains after the Greek lawmakers said “yes” to the austerity measures, necessary to get the ?78 billion aid from the European Union. Some e..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-29 17:06
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market

Greek Austerity May Not Be the End of the Problems


"Euro zone gets boost from Greek austerity voteWith the way open for another bailout for Greece, the euro zone is getting a boost. The euro is higher in forex trading on the currency market, helped by..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-29 12:44
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, home sales, market, trading

IMF Asks U.S. to Raise Its Debt Ceiling


"Greenback lower today in currency tradingOne of the issues that could weigh heavily on the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market is the fact that the debt ceiling has been reached. For now..."

EUR-Sell-No Wait Buy-Off That!


"Time to vote. The market appears poised with their fingers on the sell button. Sell, sell, sell, seems to be the final solution on Prime Minister Papandreou?s austerity measures passing. There is no o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-29 12:28
Taggar: market

Price Matters


"Turn on the radio to catch a weather report, and it’s there.  Switch to a ball game; it’s there too.  Put on your favorite TV show, and it’ll soon be in your face.  Go..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 22:24
Taggar: market, report

For EUR Traders - Timing of Greek Vote


"With less than 24 hours to go before members of the Greek Parliament vote on the Austerity Package, sealing the fate of Greece in the process, the euro is holding steady against the U.S. dollar. The..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 19:54
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

U.S. Dollar Down in Forex Trading


"Greenback lower in currency tradingWith all the optimism and risk appetite as a result of expectations of a Greek bailout, it is little surprise that the U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading. Greenba..."

Euro Zone to Get Help From China


"Euro forex trading forecast looks upEven though a bailout for Greece is widely expected, there are still concerns about the euro zone in general. Other countries, like Portugal and Ireland, still have..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 13:43
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

EUR held to ransom


"Capital markets remain focused on the parliamentary vote in Greece and on the long-term funding program negotiations. In the near term, the key deadline remains the vote in the Greek parliament on aus..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 12:01
Taggar: market

BIS Says Interest Rates Must Rise


"The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) issued a warning today that unless global interest rates rise asset bubbles could threaten the global economy. IN some emerging markets property values ar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-27 14:54
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, market, rate

How deep is the EURO black hole?


"A question that should be answered this week. The Greek parliament is due to vote on their socialists government’s austerity measures at this Tuesday-Thursday session. Capital markets expects th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-27 12:07
Taggar: market

Aussie Struggles in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie is struggling in currency trading on the FX market today, moving lower as concerns about the global economy surface -- and as gold prices drop. Fears..."

Euro Rallies Even with George Soros Warning


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe euro is seeing some strength in forex trading on the currency market after dealing with a degree of weakness. Fears about what's next for the euro zone have been weighi..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-27 10:35
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Forex Week in Review June 19-24


"This week has been a massive blow to risk trading, with investors being side swiped from all continents. Europe with is Greek austerity concerns, Australasia being hit by a think tank opining on China..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-24 19:12
Taggar: market, trading

Euro Can't Overcome Greece in Forex Trading


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe euro has taken another beating this week in forex trading on the currency market. The 17-nation currency continues to struggle in forex trading as the Greek cri..."

Pick your Poison: EURO or Dollar


"It seems to be a stab in the dark. There are just too many outliers involved for anyone to bet the bank with confidence. The market expects little relief from US durable good orders this morning. Inv..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-24 12:33
Taggar: bank, market

Swiss Franc is the Only Safe Haven Currency


"According to conventional market wisdom, there are three safe haven currencies: the Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, and US Dollar. It is to these currencies that investors flock whenever there is a crisis..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 18:11
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

U.S. Data Today Add to the Dismal Overnight Releases


"Weak European data and the befuddlement of officials set a gloomy market tone before the United States opened.  Three U.S. economic indicators released this morning haven’t helped the mood..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 17:44
Taggar: indicators, market, report

Trichet Warns Debt Crisis Could Threaten Banks


"European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet warned that the banking system’s exposure to Greek debt “is the most serious threat to financial stability in the European Union.”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 15:14
Taggar: bank, brokers, financial, market

Fed Reduces Growth Forecast


"Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sent markets tumbling late yesterday when he announced that the Fed had reduced it growth expectations for the U.S. from 2.9 percent to 2.7 percent. Bernanke note..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 15:08
Taggar: economy, market

Canadian Dollar Struggles Against Volatility


"Loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is struggling in forex trading on the currency market today. Choppy trading marks CAD/USD as economic news out of the U.S. sends waves of uncertainty thro..."

EURO Longs Squeezed


"The EURO continues to struggle this morning, under weight from a combination of ?soggy? PMI data and continuing concerns over Greece?s finances. The possibility that austerity measures may not pass th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 12:22
Taggar: dollar, finance, market

FOMC Day


"The Federal Open Market Committee policy statement will be released at 12:30 EDT and followed by an hour press conference at 14:15 EDT.  The statement from April 27 said the “recovery is pr..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-22 16:37
Taggar: inflation, market, rate

EURO Buyer Beware


"First hurdle completed. Now the market waits for the next Greek obstacle-the Greek government parliamentary vote on crucial austerity measures next week. The Socialists need to ?ram? through some Eur2..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-22 12:17
Taggar: bank, gold, market

EURO Panic Attack is Only a Step Away


"The big dollar has traded surprisingly poor despite the lukewarm news on Greece and global equities just about finding their feet in the overnight session. This morning the market has already been ex..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-21 12:18
Taggar: dollar, market

U.K. Pound Returns to Gains


"Sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is returning to gains in currency trading on the FX market. Sterling had lost ground in forex trading to the U.S. dollar earlier, but it has struggled to the po..."

Bears vs. Bulls Forex Indicator


"Total Power Indicator is the latest addition to the MetaTrader indicators list on EarnForex.com. I’ve got the idea of this indicator from the June issue of..."

Forex Week in Review June 12-17


"Markets are ending the week on firmer footing. The meeting between Merkel and Sarkozy and the news of a new Greek cabinet is supporting the EUR. The German Chancellor has agreed to compromise and work..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-17 18:59
Taggar: market

IMF Cuts U.S. Growth Outlook


"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today cut its U.S. growth forecast from 2.8 percent for the year, to just 2.5 percent. For 2012, the IMF now says the economy will expand by only 2.7 percent comp..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-17 15:51
Taggar: economy, market

Germany, France Call for Greek Bail-Out


"Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy today issued a clear statement in favor of providing emergency funding to debt-stricken Greece. Just a few days ago it appeared that German and French officials were..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-17 15:42
Taggar: market

New Hope Regarding Greek Situation


"Markets are showing a little less extreme risk aversion as the third week of June draws to a close.  Former Greek Finance Minister Papconstantinou has been replaced by Defense Minister Venizelos..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-17 12:57
Taggar: finance, market

EURO waits and waits


"No one is sure if the Merkel-Sarkozy meeting can bear fruit. Will they produce a compromise on the controversial issue of private sector participation in new financing for Greece? Within the hour we..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-17 11:50
Taggar: bear, finance, market, trading

IMF: U.S. Economic Growth to Slow


"U.S. dollar lower in currency tradingThe IMF has lowered its forecast for the U.S. economy, prompting a lower U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market. The IMF believes that U.S. economic reco..."

Euro Gets Boost from Merkel and Sarkozy


"Statements on Greece help the euro in forex tradingThe euro is heading higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar as German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy share som..."

Euro Nears Breaking Point


"It’s deja vu all over again in the forex markets as another twist in the sovereign debt crisis has sent the euro tumbling by the greatest margin in nearly a year. It was only last month that I p..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-16 16:33
Taggar: forex, forex market, margin, market

Markets Tumble as Greece Riots


"Global stock markets continued to fall today as rioters took to the streets in Athens to protest the governments planned spending cuts and tax hikes. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is expected..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-16 15:30
Taggar: financial, market

A Frenzied Wave of Risk Aversion


"Could Greece be another Lehman Brothers collapse?  That’s the central theme of international markets where stocks, commodities, and sovereign debt yields are tumbling.  Protesting Gree..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-16 13:43
Taggar: market

EURO stampede persists


"This is carnage and the mass liquidation of the Euro-unit is breaking all types of technical levels. The market is increasingly focused on the contagion risk Greece poses to European financials. Majo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-16 12:21
Taggar: financial, market, report

How Low Will the Euro Go?


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market today. The 17-nation currency is still reeling from the difficulties caused by the continued protests in Gre..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-16 10:46
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

China Buys Treasuries to Keep Yuan Lower


"Yuan will appreciate if China stops buying TreasuriesFor five months, China reduced the amount it bought in U.S. Treasuries. However, a report for April shows that China increased its Treasury buying..."

Look out below EURO


"At the Euro-finance ministers meeting they sought to narrow differences on how investors share the cost of easing Europe?s biggest debt burden.They failed and now they have to ?pay the piper?. The ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-15 12:08
Taggar: bear, currency, finance, market, share

S&P 500 Decouples from Euro?


"While I have written quite about forex correlations in recent posts, the focus has primarily been on correlations that exist between currencies. In this post, I would like to address a correlation tha..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-14 17:58
Taggar: currencies, forex, forex market, market

Weak EURO Shorts Being Squeezed


"Stronger than expected Chinese growth data has given a slight boost to risk appetite. Growth in Chinese industrial output (+13.3%) and fixed asset investment (+25.8%) remains robust and above market e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-14 12:18
Taggar: economy, investment, market, point, retail sales

Canadian Dollar Gains Strength


"Loonie forex trading forecastThe Canadian dollar is gaining strength in currency trading on the FX market today, heading to highs not seen for two weeks. The loonie is higher, thanks to economic data..."

Sterling Still Has Challenges Ahead


"U.K. pound higher for nowToday, the U.K. pound is higher in forex trading on the currency market. The sterling is seeing success on better than expected economic data, and riding the general wave of r..."

Equities Remain Wobbly on this Quiet Monday


"Swiss markets closed and Germany partly so for Whit Monday.  Australian markets shut for Queen’s Birthday holiday. Share prices have dropped 1.1% in The Philippines, 1.0% in Indonesia, 1.4%..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-13 12:59
Taggar: market, share

China does not help the EURO


"Investors are looking for signs that global growth is bottoming. Disappointing Chinese loan data (552b vs. 740b) released last night will do little to support risk appetite. The weaker than expected r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-13 12:11
Taggar: market, point, rate

U.S. Dollar Moves Lower in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market as risk appetite rises. During the Asian and European sessions, the greenback was higher in currenc..."

Another Earthquake Strikes New Zealand


"Interest rate hike for kiwi likely pushed backMany forex traders have been hoping for an interest rate hike for New Zealand, but that is unlikely, given that there has been another earthquake in Chris..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-13 10:00
Taggar: cpi, currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, kiwi, market, rate, trading

Emerging Market Currencies Still Look Good for the Long-Term


"In my previous update on emerging market currencies, I wrote that in the short-term, it’s important not to lump them all together; high-yielding currencies must be distinguished from low-yieldin..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 17:25
Taggar: currencies, market

Dismal Dollar Wins By Default


"The dollar is being supported by global growth concerns. Weaker industrial production in Europe and Asian should keep the currency better bid until next week. Every Central Banker has mentioned that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 12:13
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, industrial production, market, oil

Lower Gold Prices Drag Aussie Down in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie is down in currency trading on the FX market, due in large part to lower gold prices today. With the precious metal sliding along with other commodit..."

Lower Gold Prices Drag Aussie Down in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie is down in currency trading on the FX market, due in large part to lower gold prices today. With the precious metal sliding along with other commodit..."

Canadian Dollar Performs well in U.S. Session


"Loonie higher in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar has performed well in the U.S. session, heading higher in currency trading on the FX market. The loonie was one of the best performers today, thank..."

Risk Appetite Improves on U.S. Economic Data


"Better than expected U.S. data helps high beta currencies in forex tradingRisk appetite saw an improvement today, thanks to better than expected U.S. economic data. While the labor market isn't improv..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-09 17:58
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

EURO Locked and Loaded


"With the BoE expected to keep policy on hold, the key focus this morning is clearly on the ECB. The market expects an unchanged rate decision. However, it?s the press conference that will gauge the ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-09 12:12
Taggar: market, rate

ECB Preview


"My review of the May 5th ECB meeting concluded, “most likely, the statement in June will contain the ‘strong vigilance’ allusion, preparing markets to expect a second rate advance in..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-08 19:23
Taggar: market, rate

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar with upper hand, in spite of warnings about economyThe euro is lower in forex trading on the currency market, dropping back below 1.46. Even with economic concerns in the U.S. -- thanks to..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-08 13:02
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

Market continues to window dress the EUR


"It?s a busy week on the rate front. Trichet is expected to signal a July hike by using ?strong vigilance? language in his communique when keeping rates on hold this Thursday. So far, the market has fu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 12:13
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Aussie Gets a Bit of Boost in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar a little higher in forex tradingThe Aussie is getting a bit of a boost today in currency trading on the FX market as the carry trade means more people are buying the Australian dolla..."

Best Weekday To Trade Forex


"Forex is known as a 24/5 market — the trading is performed during the whole day, five days a week. For those of us who live in the time zones th..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 11:26
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Euro Retreats in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is retreating in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to concerns about what is happening in Greece. Greek protests are once again raising concerns..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 11:20
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Euro Retreats in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is retreating in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to concerns about what is happening in Greece. Greek protests are once again raising concerns..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 10:39
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

?quick trade? Forex safely using this


"Dear Trader, When it comes to Forex trading, did you know that there’s 1 “unusual” technique that shows you how to instantly filter out the bad markets? It’s true. And once yo..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 06:07
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading

Is The U.S. Dollar Headed for More Weakness?


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar appears headed for more weakness in forex trading on the currency market. Forex traders have been upset by May's lower than expected employment gains..."

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Greece continues to dominate the euro in currency tradingThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining as the ECB tries to grapple with what's next for Greece. The ECB ha..."

Eye on U.S. Jobs Data and Greek Debt Melodrama


"Markets got the bad U.S. jobs report they had feared.  Jobs climbed only 54K, a third of expectations, and March and April figures were revised downward by a combined 39K. Non-farm payroll jobs w..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-03 15:59
Taggar: employment, market, report

Consumers Still In Wait-and-See Mode


"The latest feedback on the state of the U.S. economy does little to boost confidence in the overall health of the world?s largest market. Growth for the first quarter fell far short of expectations re..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-02 17:45
Taggar: economy, market

Global Growth Worries Continue to Lift Euro and Swissy and Depress Equities


"Markets continue to reel from Wednesday?s discouraging data.  U.S. jobless insurance claims released today added to that funk. Stocks fell 1.7% in Japan, 1.6% in Hong Kong and China, 2.3% in Aust..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-02 16:44
Taggar: market

EURO Best of a Bad Lot


"European public holidays have done little to ease any of the turbulence over the last few day?s as we head into employment releases. Capital markets seems to be accepting that NFP will be bad, but, ho..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-02 12:04
Taggar: employment, market

Consumer Comfort Level Rises in the U.S.


"Lower oil prices don't help U.S. dollar todayThe consumer comfort level in the U.S. rose for the second week in a row, but that isn't helping the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. W..."

GFT Named Best Forex Education Provider


"2011 IBTimes Trading Awards Released - GFT Named Best Forex Education Provider Global news leader International Business Times (IBTimes.com) announced the results of the 2011 IBTimes Trading Awards in..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-01 10:00
Taggar: brokers, financial, forex, forex market, fx trade, market, share, shares, trading

Cable Drops in Forex Trading


"Sterling lower in currency tradingThe cable has dropped in forex trading, heading lower on the currency market as U.S. stocks pull back. The sterling had been higher in currency trading, but the loss..."

Cable Drops in Forex Trading


"Sterling lower in currency tradingThe cable has dropped in forex trading, heading lower on the currency market as U.S. stocks pull back. The sterling had been higher in currency trading, but the loss..."

Euro has found its Mojo for now


"Is this false hope? Germany softening its stance on restructuring demand is helping the EUR. While the market focuses its attention on the Germans, its the Greek?s ability to do or not do that we shou..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-31 12:27
Taggar: market

Holiday Closures in the United States and Great Britain


"Markets are closed today in the United States for Memorial Day and Britain for a spring bank holiday. Currency movements have been muted without the participation of all trading centers.  The dol..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-30 16:59
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Forex Trading Forecast


"What's next for the greenback in currency trading?Today, the U.S. dollar is a little bit higher in currency trading on the FX market. The euro opened a little higher today, but that was quickly overco..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-30 12:21
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

High-Frequency Traders Descend onto Forex Markets


"According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, high-speed traders are quickly establishing themselves as the main force in forex markets. Just like in other financial markets, a significant..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-29 06:37
Taggar: currency, financial, forex, forex market, market, report, trading

Next Week


"Next week begins with market closures Monday in Britain for a spring bank holiday and the United States for Memorial Day.  Central banks in Canada and Thailand hold interest rate policy meetings..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-28 01:37
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Forex Week in Review May 22-27


"The dollar has given up all of its hard earn gains and then some this week. Investors seem to be happy selling the ?mighty buck’ on the back of weaker US data. The lack of a rally in US benchmar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-27 17:59
Taggar: dollar, market, report

EUR/USD Rises on Poor US Pending Homes Sales, Gains Limited by Consumer Sentiment


"EUR/USD advanced today as the tide of bad news from Europe seems to calm down, while the US house market performed simply terrible last month. The positive sentiment of&#..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-27 16:44
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market

Slowdown in US Hurts Canadian Dollar


"The Canadian dollar – known as the “loonie” – continued to lose ground on fears that a slowing U.S. economy could impact the Canadian economy. Roughly seventy percent of Canada..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-27 15:36
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, economy, loonie, market

U.S. Dollar Remains Lower in Currency Trading


"Greenback down across the board in forex tradingGreenback is under pressure across the board today in forex trading on the currency market. U.S. dollar is lower in currency trading today as consumer s..."

Japanese Sovereign Debt Outlook Cut


"Fitch cuts Japanese outlook; yen drops in currency tradingThe Japanese yen moved lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a debt outlook cut by Fitch. The ratings agency cut the sov..."

US Unemployment Claims Jump to 424k


"The number of new claims for unemployment benefits last week caught market watchers by surprise. Instead of dropping to 404,000 new claimants, the number increased by 10,000 t0 424,000 new claims. The..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-26 15:10
Taggar: employment, market

Trichet Steadies the EURO For Now


"Trichet reinforced his roles disclaimer this morning, noting that his ?primary mandate is to maintain price stability?. The market acknowledges that they are ?carefully monitoring? the situation amid..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-26 12:32
Taggar: inflation, market

Euro Inches Back Up After Dropping on Juncker Comments


"Euro in forex tradingJean-Claude Juncker, Eurogroup leader, said earlier that the IMF may not send its portion of bailout funds to Greece next month, as agreed. Concerns about the growing difficulties..."

EUR/USD Down, Recovers on Poor US Economic Data


"EUR/USD slipped today as the European woes continue to plague markets, but recently it quickly rose, almost erasing losses. The report about durable goods orders was even worse tha..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 17:27
Taggar: durable goods, goods orders, market, report

US Durable Orders Worse Than Expected


"The US Commerce Department today announced that new orders for durable goods suffered the worst decline in over half a year falling far below expectations. Orders dropped by 3.6 percent with reduced o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 15:20
Taggar: durable goods, market, point, rate

Lagarde the EURO before Extinction


"It?s a horror show, with market anxiety keeping risk assets defensive. We have politicians pitted against policy makers. The ECB is warning that restructuring is not a solution. If Greece fails to mee..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 12:13
Taggar: market, rate

What's Next for the Euro in Forex Trading?


"Is a euro crash on the way?Many forex traders are speculating about what could be next for the euro on the currency market. The possibility of a euro crash is being brought up in some cases, as forex..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 11:39
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

Canadian Dollar Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar gains against loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market right now, thanks to concerns worldwide. Even though oil prices and oth..."

EUR/USD Jumps on Positive German Business Climate


"EUR/USD rose today after two sessions of decline. The decline of the currency pair was caused by concerns that the European economy is weakening, but the report abou..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-24 16:36
Taggar: currency, currency pair, economy, market, report

German Business Confidence Gain Supports Euro


"An upsurge in business confidence in Germany helped lift the euro to a 0.3 percent gain by 7:55am in New York this morning. Speculation also continues to support further interest rate gains by the Eur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-24 15:28
Taggar: bank, market, rate

EUR searching for an excuses to trade higher


"The summer of discontent and we thought the market was buying into the ?stabilization? theory. Investors have taken a breather in the overnight session, with most G10 pairs essentially trading flat or..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-24 12:15
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

U.K. Pound Heads Higher in Currency Trading


"Sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Thanks to a touch of risk appetite, things are improving for the sterling in forex trading. Also helping t..."

U.S. Performance Didn?t Measure Up to Theory


"In the latter 1960s and early 1970s when I was studying economics, accepted wisdom swung away from the teachings of Keynes and embraced a neo-classical ideology that encompassed several beliefs. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-23 22:35
Taggar: market

Risk Still Dominates Forex. The Dollar as ?Safe Haven? is Back!


"Well over two years have passed since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the accompanying climax of the credit crisis. Most economies have emerged from recession, stocks have recovered, credit market..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-23 17:58
Taggar: market

Fears About the Euro Zone Surface Again


"Euro lower in forex tradingFears about the euro zone are surfacing again in forex trading on the currency market. With protests in Spain adding to the turmoil, forex traders are concerned about rising..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-23 10:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

Next Week


"Next week begins with Canadian markets closed Monday for Victoria Day and the U.S. Treasury market shutting early afternoon on  Friday for the Memorial Day weekend.  The Bank of Japan will p..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 22:34
Taggar: bank, market, rate

5 Forex Blogs I Recommend Reading


"I’m not a big fan of lists, but when it comes to trading, it’s very important not to waste time on reading some nonsense and useless posts. That’s why I..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 21:30
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Forex Week in Review May 15-20


"Developments with respect to Greece remain a source of stress for the markets. How will Greece find the ?27bn it needs to fill its 2012 ‘funding gap’? Restructure, reprofiling? The market..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 19:48
Taggar: finance, market, report

EURO Strangled by Options


"The market seems to be waiting for a meaningful turn. A lack of new negative headlines on Greece is encouraging investors to buy back some of their risky assets, however, do not blink, you could miss..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 12:24
Taggar: dollar, market, rate, trading

How Long Will the U.S. Dollar's Strength Limit Commodities in Forex Trading?


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher than the euro in forex trading today. Indeed, the euro has slipped below the 1.4200 level. As a result of the dollar's strength, and the general..."

Euro Declines Below 1.4200


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is losing ground in forex trading as concerns about what's next for the euro zone, and risk aversion in general, send forex traders to the U.S. dollar.  Right now, t..."

G7 Leads Shift in Forex Reserves


"As you can see from the chart below, the world’s foreign exchange reserves (held by central banks) have undergone a veritable explosion over the last decade. While emerging markets (especially C..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 10:49
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market

Bank of Japan Preview


"The Bank of Japan today and Tuesday held its fourth Policy Board meeting in the ten weeks since the devastating Sendai earthquake.  On March 14, officials raised their asset purchases by JPY 5 tr..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-19 22:50
Taggar: bank, market

Fed: Data Shows Mkt Pricing in Q2 Rate Hike?


"It has been a while since I provided updated numbers for the market’s rate hike expectations and I will chalk it up to my travels! Rate expectations are always changing and a lot has happened o..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-19 18:25
Taggar: market, rate

Euro Roundabout


"Despite Japan entering a recession, Strauss-Kahn resigning, Trichet stating that the ECB would not be using Greek bonds as collateral should there be a decision to lengthen debt restructuring, we cont..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-19 12:30
Taggar: dollar, market

Volatility for EUR/USD in Currency Trading


"Direction hard to find for euro in forex tradingThere has been a great deal of volatility today for the EUR/USD in currency trading on the FX market. The euro is down in forex trading today, but tradi..."

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall


"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingU.S. jobless claims fell to 409,000 last week. This number was better than expected, and provided some support for the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Better than expec..."

The Euro (Still) has a Greek Problem


"Since the beginning of May, the euro has fallen by a whopping 7% against the dollar on the basis of renewed fiscal uncertainty in the peripheral eurozone. The optimists would have you believe that the..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 19:01
Taggar: dollar, market

Near-Term Dollar Direction Unclear


"The dollar is 0.1% softer than its Tuesday close at 1.4256 per euro.  It had slumped from a 17-month high of $1.4941 on May 4 to a low of $1.4064 on May 13 before partly recovering this week, but..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 13:19
Taggar: dollar, market

U.K. Pound Heads Lower in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market, thanks to the release of the latest minutes from the last MPC meeting.  Minutes show that ther..."

Restructuring is Verboten in EURO


"It?s not a market surprise that the Euro-finance meeting did not provide a definitive solution to Greece’s debt issue. However, consensus appears to be moving closer, albeit slowly, to the idea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 12:22
Taggar: finance, market

Gallant Capital Markets (GallantFX) $2000 Deposit Bonus


"Hi everyone. I just learned that one of the brokers that I use for MT4 demo testing – Gallant Capital Markets (formerly GallantFX) – is having a special deposit bonus promo. They will giv..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 07:19
Taggar: brokers, market

US Economy Slows in April, EUR/USD Goes Up and Down


"EUR/USD advanced today and failed later, then rose again only to drop even lower. Currently the euro attempts to climb again, but without any significant success so far. The e..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 16:17
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market, point, report

Canadian Dollar Falls in Currency Trading


"Oil prices weigh on loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in large part to tanking oil prices. Commodities are pulling back, with oil p..."

Pound Correction is Already Underway


"Last week, I was preparing to write a post about how the British pound was overvalued and due for a correction, but was sidetracked by a series of interviews (the second of which – with Caxton F..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 09:32
Taggar: market, pound

Another Unregulated ECN Broker from UK ? Real Forex


"Real Forex is the name of the newly added broker on EarnForex.com. Apart from an arrogant title, this company is notable for its custom Real Stream FX platform for E..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-16 16:14
Taggar: forex, market, trading

EUR value under discussion this week


"It?s time to discuss. The reality, the market does not expect the Euro-finance ministers to make a final decision today on any Greek additional assistance. They will wait on the EU/IMF’s fourth..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-16 12:30
Taggar: finance, market

Aussie Higher in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with AUD/USDThe Australian dollar is higher in forex trading on the currency market today. In addition to heading higher, the Aussie has the potential for more gains in currency trading..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-16 11:57
Taggar: aussie, bull, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Market Feels Vulnerable Long EUR


"The Euro-zone is growing nicely (+0.8%). The morning?s data should reinforce ECB tightening expectations and the markets’ comfort with Spain’s continued ability to decouple from the smalle..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-13 12:14
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Weakens in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is weakening in currency trading on the FX market today. Some of it is corrective from recent strength, and some of it is a general aversion to risk..."

Important ZuluTrade New Features


"Hi everyone! My favorite trading signals marketplace provider – ZuluTrade – just sent me an e-mail letting me know about some cool new features and improvements they’ve implemented..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-12 16:01
Taggar: market, trading, zulutrade

Are Forex Markets Underpricing Volatility?


"This question has been raised by several market commentators, including The Wall Street Journal. Its recent analysis, entitled “Currency Investors: What, Me Worry?” wondered whether the fo..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-12 15:32
Taggar: analysis, currency, forex, forex market, market

Fearful Markets


"Commodities and stocks have been hammered.  The dollar and yen are stronger.  Investors fear a commodity market squeeze from higher margin requirements.  Another worry is that European..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-12 13:38
Taggar: dollar, margin, market

Euro Bounces a Bit, But Still Weak Against the U.S. Dollar


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro bounced a bit in forex trading on the currency market earlier, but is still weak against the U.S. dollar. Indeed, right now, the greenback is getting support in currency..."

Canadian Dollar Lower in Currency Trading


"Loonie forex trading forecastThe Canadian dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in large part to lower commodity prices -- especially oil. As a major exporter of oil, Cana..."

Download 14 Critical Lessons Every Trader Should Know


"Dear Trader, You know how difficult it can be to successfully trade the markets. And although the volatility that we’re seeing lately offers great opportunities, it can also add to a trader..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 16:13
Taggar: market, trading

EURO Bulls Reloading


"Euro-zone debt concerns have in no way faded, but they are taking a back seat at the moment. Peripheral markets are bouncing back this morning amid a general relief rally, with Portugal debt trading l..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 12:17
Taggar: economy, fx market, inflation, market, trading

What the Forex Markets Tell Us about Gold & Silver


"All investors, regardless of stripe, must now be aware both of the bull market for gold/silver and the bear market in the US dollar. Despite all of the rhetoric, however, it seems that little is actua..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 04:37
Taggar: bear, bull, dollar, gold, market

EURO to Survive a Greek Haircut?


"As expected, the Greek tragedy dominates the markets. It?s a long performance with no intermissions. The rumors of another Greek bailout package (EUR+60b), to come into force next month, is providing..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-10 12:32
Taggar: market

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD looks for another down day in currency tradingEuro is down in forex trading on the currency market again. Euro has been struggling on the currency market recently, thanks to some of the uncert..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-09 12:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

EURO is looking for that exit


"For most of this year, the Euro-zone peripheral debt problems have been a non-issue. Why? Capital markets have been relying on politicians to see the region right again. Even though the cost for some..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-09 12:18
Taggar: finance, market

Japanese Yen Gains Strength in Forex Trading


"Yen back above G7 intervention levelsThe Japanese yen is showing signs of strength in forex trading on the currency market. A G7 intervention after the devastating earthquake in March had been helping..."

SA Rand in Bubble Territory


"The story of the South African Rand (ZAR) is nearly identical to that of other leading emerging market currencies: multi-year gains were completely undone by the 2008 credit crisis, only to be restore..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-07 18:28
Taggar: currencies, market

Forex Week in Review: May 1-6


"It was a week many would like to forget. A week of surreal price movements across all asset classes. The perfect storm of price movement, with investors exiting the one directional, inflation premium..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-06 20:40
Taggar: finance, inflation, market

Correction or Reversal? Perhaps NFP can tell


"The fall in commodity prices ‘is good news and should help consolidate economic recovery?. However, the violent rebalancing act has the market showing few signs of even a tentative recovery, apa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-06 12:40
Taggar: employment, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Pares Gains in Currency Trading


"Euro heading higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar saw a great rally yesterday in currency trading on the FX market. Earlier, the greenback also got a bit of a boost from the latest news related to t..."

U.S. Economy Sees Increase of 244,000 Jobs in April


"U.S. dollar falls back after another boostYesterday, the U.S. dollar rallied as Jean-Claude Trichet disappointed forex traders about euro zone interest rates, and as commodities -- especially gold pri..."

Investors Avoiding Risk as Central Banks Meet


"The yen strengthened beyond 80/USD for the first time since March 18, touching a high of 79.58 and climbing 1.1% on balance. Central banks in Malaysia and the Philippines hiked key interest rates by 2..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-05 13:35
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

How Long with the U.S. Dollar Rally Last This Time?


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is rallying quite strongly today in forex trading on the currency market. A number of things are combining to help the greenback move higher in curren..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-05 12:33
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading

Euro Posturing Begins


"Thank Medley, market rumors of a Euro-positive research report have dragged and supports a higher EUR ahead of tomorrows rate announcement. It?s believed that the group indicated that the ECB is comfo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-04 12:15
Taggar: announcement, currency, market, rate, report

Euro Picks Up the Pace Against the U.S. Dollar


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is once again picking up the pace against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The euro is gaining as concerns about the U.S. economic recovery once a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-04 11:10
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Saxo Bank first to publish FX Options OTC market and client position data


"Saxo Bank just announced that it is going to publish market data from the FX Options OTC market data and it’s interesting because FX Options market is still an unchartered territory for many tra..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-04 11:06
Taggar: bank, market

Aussie Retreats as Commodities Lose Ground


"Aussie lower in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today as commodities lose ground. U.S. stocks are retreating on disappointing data, and commodi..."

Oil Falls to Two-Week Low


"The price of crude oil took a break from its more than twenty-percent increase since the beginning of the year today falling $2.47 to $111.05 a barrel in New York. The decline came ahead of a governme..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 22:00
Taggar: market, oil, report

Double-Platform Multi-Market ECN Broker ? Solidity Brokers


"Solidity Brokers’ description was added to the the list of FX companies on EarnForex.com. This broker is based in Cyprus but isn’t yet regulated by their..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 20:33
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, market, trading

Pepperstone Announces New ?Razor? ECN Account for Forex Traders


"Australia in the past year or so has been the ‘next thing’ for forex brokers with many US and European brokers entering the growing Asian Pacific market through this convenient gateway. In..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 14:23
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Dollar friendly as Risk loses its Bite


"Risk sensitive currencies are on the defensive this morning. The EUR is failing to retain its upward momentum as the market eyes option related levels below. The antipodean currencies are underperfor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 12:36
Taggar: cable, currencies, loonie, market, point, rate

Risk Appetite Limited on U.S. Debt Ceiling Focus


"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar saw gains yesterday after the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. However, it soon pared its gains to fall to other currencies. Today, though, th..."

Muted Market Reaction to Bin Laden?s Death


"A tactical U.S. military team killed Osama Bin Laden  and others in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.  The war on terrorism continues.  Reprisals are a risk. A 1.8% drop in oil pric..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-02 13:54
Taggar: dollar, gold, market, oil, pound

What Next for the U.S. Dollar?


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastWhat's next for the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market? Earlier today, the U.S. dollar got a boost in currency trading, thanks to the death of Osama..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-02 10:40
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

April in Figures


"April was a volatile month.  The dollar plunged across the board.  Most stocks markets improved, and G7 ten-year sovereign debt yields fell.  A rise in three-month euribor deposit rates..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-30 23:30
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

How Soon Might the Dollar Hit Bottom?


"Answering the above question starts with Fed policy.  At Wednesday’s press conference, Fed Chairman Bernanke showcased an impressive mastery of many policy issues and a blatant disregard fo..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 19:38
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

Forex Week in Review: April 24-29


"It was a trading week with the broad dollar sell-off finding few obstacles in the calendar. The absence of hawkish innovations from the FOMC has been taken by the market as an all-clear to add to bear..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 19:24
Taggar: bear, currency, dollar, market, trading

Canadian Dollar Erases Earlier Losses to Continue Rally


"Loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar has erased earlier losses, and is heading higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. The loonie is looking at multi-year highs in currency trading a..."

Aussie Could Continue to Soar


"Aussie forex trading forecastThe Australian dollar is likely to continue its trend of strength in currency trading on the FX market. With the Chinese economy still heating up, and with gold prices hea..."

Deja vu for Dismal Dollar


"Price action has been subdued in both Asia and Europe with the Royal wedding dominating market coverage, at least until US data releases. This morning, Euro-zone inflation rose to a 30-month high for..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 12:16
Taggar: currencies, inflation, market, trading

Interview with Metaquotes ? Lenar Fatkhullin


"I recently had a chance to interview Lenar Fatkhullin, the Marketing Manager of Metaquotes Corporation – the developer of world’s most popular forex trading platform. I wanted to discuss s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 07:08
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading

Emerging Market Currency Correlations Break Down


"A picture is truly worth a thousand words. [That probably means I should stop writing lengthy blog posts and instead stick to posting charts and other graphics, but that's a different story...] Take a..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 00:07
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

How To Use Fibonacci Ratios in the Real World


"By Elliott Wave International What tools help you with the difficult task of identifying the market trend, riding it, and getting out before it reverses? Consider Fibonacci ratios..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-28 15:47
Taggar: market

Dollar Falls on GDP Disappointment, Fed Statement


"The dollar fell following the release of weaker-than-expected GDP for the first quarter of the year and the Fed’s commitment to continuing its low interest rate policy. The euro rose above $1.48..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-28 15:23
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Japanese Yen Continues to See Weakness


"Yen in currency tradingThe Japanese yen continues to see weakness in currency trading on the FX market. Today, the yen is actually gaining against the U.S. dollar, but it is down against the euro, pou..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-28 12:06
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, fx market, market, pound, trading

Disappointing U.S. GDP Growth Hurts the U.S. Dollar


"Greenback down across the board in currency tradingU.S. GDP data from the first quarter is in, and it is somewhat disappointing. Instead of seeing growth that indicates a true economic recovery, GDP i..."

OptionsXpress to enter the retail forex market


"WSJ Reports: OptionsXpress Holdings Inc. (OXPS) is developing a new currency-trading offering that will give the derivatives-focused online brokerage an entry point to the $313 billion per day retail..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-28 10:35
Taggar: currency, foreign exchange, forex, market, point, report, trading

Fed Policy Event at Intermission


"Today’s FOMC statement was released at 12:30 EDT (16:30 GMT) as promised, and market participants now must wait an hour and 45 minutes for Chairman Bernanke’s press conference to begin...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 19:34
Taggar: announcement, market, point, rate

Fed on hold, pace of recovery ?Moderate?


"Federal Reserve policy makers said the economy is recovering at a ?moderate pace? and a pickup in inflation is likely to be temporary, as they agreed to finish $600 billion of bond purchases on schedu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 18:47
Taggar: economy, inflation, market, rate

U.K. Pound Higher After Positive Data


"Sterling up in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is higher in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to positive data coming out of Britain. GDP data shows that the first quarter saw growth, and..."

Focus on the releases not what Bernanke says in Q&A


"The market is focused on what Ben is going to say, but they should be alert to the release of the forecasts which come first. The Fed’s projections of ?central tendency? for GDP, unemployment, a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 12:23
Taggar: employment, inflation, market

MQL5 Market + MQL5 Wizard + Testing Quality


"Among other useful changes and bugfixes, MetaTrader 5 update to build 439 introduced two completely new features and one good old feature back from MT4: MQL5 Market is an App Store..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 12:05
Taggar: indicators, market, metatrader, mql

Forex Magnates Retail Forex Quarterly Report For Q1 2011 Is Now Available


"As some of you already know first Forex Magnates Quarterly Retail Forex Report is now available. In the coming quarters the report will grow and will include more unique and detailed information, anal..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 10:23
Taggar: analysis, forex, market, report

Dollar Weaker Ahead of FOMC Statement


"The dollar continued its week-long slide against the euro just one day before the next Federal Open Market Committee statement and investors are strongly of the belief that the FOMC will maintain the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-26 22:28
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market, rate

U.S. Housing Market


"It’s been five years since U.S. housing prices began to buckle.  The belief was very prevalent during the brunt of the Great Recession that a self-sustaining U.S. economic recovery would no..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-26 19:23
Taggar: market

New Euro Area Public Finance Figures Released


"All markets are again open following the Good Friday/Easter holiday break.  Today is the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident near Kiev. Commodity price gains have been trimmed foll..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-26 13:35
Taggar: gold, market, oil

Long Dollar Contrarian likes these EUR Levels


"If we excluded all the noise of the illiquid, volatile holiday trading sessions, we are back to where we left the markets last week, with the dollar maintaining its downward spiral, despite Trichet ve..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-26 12:06
Taggar: day trading, dollar, market, trading

GFT LAUNCHES METATRADER 4 TO THE GLOBAL FOREX MARKET


"MT4 marks the newest addition to GFT?s award-winning trading software offeringsGRAND RAPIDS, MI – GFT, a worldwide leader in online currency trading, announced today that it has added MetaTrader..."

Saxo Bank is the first to enter the Brazilian market


"Saxo Bank just made another major step in its ongoing expansion – it entered the very attractive but highly regulated Brazilian market and will now offer direct online futures trading as well as..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-26 11:29
Taggar: bank, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"Greenback down in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as worries about what's next for the dollar make other currencies more attractive. Indee..."

Commodity Prices Up This Easter Monday


"Markets remain closed in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and much of Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the U.K. and France. Silver rose over 3% to a 31-year high of $49.79.  Gold t..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-25 12:59
Taggar: gold, market, oil

U.S. Dollar Down as Gold Prices Soar


"U.S. dollar falls in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market today as gold prices soar. Gold prices pulled back some earlier, but they have now recovered, and are..."

Forex Social Networks


"Nowadays, Forex social networks have become extremely popular among the traders. What started as some vague trend in 2010, now has shaped into one of the most useful trading t..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-25 11:37
Taggar: currency, forex, market, share, trading

Forex Week in Review: April 16-21


"It was a compact volatile trading week with the dollar hemorrhaging against all of its G10 trading partners and that includes Japan. With rate divergence influencing trade positions, this dollar bear..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-22 18:06
Taggar: bear, dollar, market, rate, trading

The End of dbFX ? An Analysis


"Not only was the exit of dbFX from the retail market a headline grabber, the transfer of clients to Gain Capital once again brought two powerful industry leaders into a bidding war. The dbFX/FXCM part..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-22 16:45
Taggar: market, point, trading

Most Markets Shut for Good Friday


"With very few markets trading, overnight price movements were very minimal. The dollar has risen 0.2% against the yen and yuan and by 0.1% against the Canadian dollar.  The U.S. currency is uncha..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-22 12:33
Taggar: currency, dollar, gold, kiwi, market, swissy, trading

Euro Pulls Back Some in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar shorts coverSo far, it's been relatively quiet on the markets. This isn't terribly surprising, since it's a holiday in Europe and in the U.S. Financial markets in Europe and the U.S. are c..."

Central Banks Playing Bigger Role in Currency Markets


"Forex trading impacted by central bank decisionsCentral banks have been playing a bigger role in the currency markets over the past two years than ever before. The role of centrals banks is far beyond..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-22 08:23
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, financial, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Forex Markets Focus on Central Banks


"Over the last year and increasingly over the last few months, Central Banks around the world have taken center stage in currency markets. First, came the ignition of the currency war and the consequen..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-22 07:01
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, market

Easter-Time 2011


"The Good Friday/Easter holidays constitute the second quietest time of the year in foreign exchange trading.  Only at year-end does one find more markets observing closures.  Easter 2011 fin..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-21 19:53
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange, market, trading

US Dollar Bear Cycle Has A Ways To Go


"The pace of USD weakening has quickened in this holiday shortened trading week. With the Fed expected to be on hold for the remainder of the year, despite ECB hikes and the US budget again being a mar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-21 12:16
Taggar: bear, dollar, market, point, trading

GBP weakens against Euro following BOE meeting


"The minutes of April?s Bank of England meeting showed most members voted against tightening monetary policy, causing the pound to fall against the euro. Reacting to data from last month that indicate..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-20 20:41
Taggar: bank, economy, market, pound, rate

Aussie Continues to Gain in Currency Trading


"Commodity currencies leave parity in the dustThe Aussie continues to gain in currency trading on the FX market, even though its support was cracked a little bit. However, there is strong support for t..."

Stocks, Euro and Commodity Prices Score Solid Gains


"Financial markets reacted positively to a slew of corporate earnings reports that surpassed expectations. Equities rose 1.8% in Japan, 1.9% in India, 2.2% in South Korea, 2.0% in Taiwan, 1.6% in Hong..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-20 13:29
Taggar: financial, market, rate, report

Euro Recovers Yesterday's Losses in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro has recovered its losses from yesterday's forex trading. Yesterday, thanks to risk aversion and concern about sovereign debt, the euro plunged against the U.S. d..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 15:38
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Loonie Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe loonie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today. The Canadian dollar is getting a boost from higher gold prices today. Gold touched $1,500 a..."

Food Prices Rise as China?s Farmland Developed


"Food prices are set to increase as China’s farmland is lost to development. In the past dozen years, a total of 8.33 million hectares (20.6 million acres) of crop-producing land has been claimed..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 15:22
Taggar: market

US Housing Starts Jump 7.2%


"U.S. housing starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 7.2 percent in March to an annual rate of 549,000 new units. Still, the bounce back in residential construction does not signal recovery as an..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 15:14
Taggar: market, rate

EURO Losing Policy Divergence Support


"In truth, concerns about the risk of restructuring Greek debt is more immediate than the current US fiscal difficulties. The reality is that peripheral sovereign restructuring would be harmful for mos..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 12:11
Taggar: bank, market, rate, trading

The 2011 Q1 Profitability Report for US Brokers


"The 2011 Q1 Profitability Report for US Brokers The results are in! No, I'm not talking about the winners of American Idol Season 10. I'm referring to the brokers' profitability report (e.g., numb..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 10:47
Taggar: bear, brokers, currency, currency trading, market, profit, report, trading

Oil Falls After Saudi Arabia Describes Market as ?Over Supplied?


"Oil declined for the first time in four days in New York after Saudi Arabia, the world?s biggest exporter, said the global market has adequate crude supplies. Futures slipped as much as 1.7 percent af..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-18 15:41
Taggar: economy, market, oil

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"High beta currencies down on U.S. downgradeHigh beta currencies like the euro are lower in forex trading today as forex traders become spooked over debt worries. It's true that the U.S. debt outlook w..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-18 14:03
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Dollar gains by Default


"Until now it was easy, the market was trading FX on monetary policy. Nothing is that simple when you are dealing with a group of individual countries that created the EUR. In this holiday shortened we..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-18 12:10
Taggar: market, trading

Tradesmarter launches a new white label partner ? OptionFire


"TradeSmarter Holdings, one of the largest forex binary options software providers, is launching another white label partner ? this time its OptionFire in the UK. Forex binary options is growing very r..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-18 09:06
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Where are Exchange Rates Headed? Look at the Data


"At this point, it’s cliche to point to the so-called data deluge. While once there was too little data, now there is clearly too much, and that is no less true when it comes to data that is rele..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-17 00:51
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, point

Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"Ireland downgrade affects euroMoody's downgraded Ireland earlier today, and that is affecting confidence in the euro zone. The euro is down against the U.S. dollar in forex trading as concerns about t..."

Is Overheating Causing Problems in China and India?


"Aussie falters in currency trading on China rate hikes concernsChina and India can't seem to slow their explosive economic growth. This very growth is the reason that many think that emerging market c..."

Dollar Junk not EURO


"We are stuck in a range being thrown around by flows while the market digs deep to justify owning their positions. The dollar has had every opportunity to outperform this week with risk subsiding. Ins..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-15 12:13
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Intervention


"The edition of Foreign Exchange Insights posted on this site for March 18th began, “Using many arguments, analysts like to downplay the usefulness and effectiveness of currency market interventi..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 19:19
Taggar: currency, foreign exchange, market

Dollar Risks Being Left Behind in the Search for Higher Returns


"During times of economic uncertainty, buying and holding U.S. dollar-denominated assets has long been the standard ?flight to safety? many investors have relied upon for shelter from the storm. In rec..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 17:44
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, rate

EUR and Dollar trade on fear


"With all the information about the Japanese problems, Chinese monetary tightening, Euro-zone debt debacle has investors confused and/or lacking confidence. It?s no wonder we have these tight non-direc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 12:21
Taggar: currency, gold, inflation, market, trading

U.K. Pound Rallies in Currency Trading


"Sterling forex trading forecastThe U.K. pound is rallying in currency trading on the FX market. The latest economic news out of Britain is reasonably optimistic, with the consumer confidence index reb..."

Sovereign Debt a Concern in Europe Again


"Euro heads lower, but recovers in forex tradingThe euro headed lower initially in forex trading, losing ground over night. However, bad news out of the U.S., as well as climbing gold prices, have the..."

TradeStation Forex launch ? an interview


"Following Tradestation Forex’s launch I thought it would be interesting to ask TradeStation several questions regarding this launch. Below is the result of a very short interview: Why are you en..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 09:27
Taggar: forex, market, us market

What?s Next for the Yen?


"After the G7 intervened in forex markets last month, the Yen fell dramatically and bearishness spiked in line with my prediction. Over the last week, however, the Yen appears to have bottomed out and..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 21:51
Taggar: bear, forex, forex market, market

US Forex brokers profitability report for Q1 2011


"This is the first profitability report for 2011 and there are several interesting changes since last quarter’s US forex brokers profitability report: first of all IG Markets is no longer in the..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 15:53
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, profit, report

US March Retail Sales Up 0.4%


"U.S. retail sales rose for the ninth straight month in March climbing another 0.4 percent in addition to the 1.1 percent gain in February. The sales increases are attributed to a growing consumer con..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 15:28
Taggar: consumer confidence, consumption, employment, market, rate, retail sales

Dollar remains Fools Gold


"Despite all the event and geopolitical concerns, there remains a healthy tolerance for risk in the market. Investors believe that the EUR is less exposed to a decline in risk appetite. Trichet and com..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 12:26
Taggar: dollar, market, oil, point, retail sales

Euro Continues to Surge in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro continues to maintain the upper hand against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. Euro is heading higher, in spite of the general risk ave..."

Sterling Retreats in Forex Trading


"U.K. pound, along with other high beta currencies, lower on FX marketThe sterling is retreating in forex trading on the currency market as risk appetite takes a break, and as concerns about the U.S. e..."

Alpari?s CMS Forex Japan acquisition, interview with Daniel Skowronski


"Following Alpari’s acquisition of CMS Japan I had a chance to interview Daniel Skowronski, Alpari USA CEO who is also responsible for Alpari’s global expansion efforts. As I already mentio..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-11 07:22
Taggar: market

Reserve Bank of India moves to stop foreign forex brokers


"It’s no secret that retail forex trading is quite popular in India although, like in China, it is also illegal. Online spot trading is permitted only at a handful of brokers and currencies but t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-11 07:17
Taggar: brokers, currencies, forex, forex trading, market, profit, trading

A Third Birthday for Currency Thoughts


"The first two postings on this web site were screened on April 8, 2008.  One provided some biographical information on me, the blogger, and the other addressed my analytical philosophy as a forec..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 21:50
Taggar: market

Forex week in review: April 3-8


"The Market got what it wanted this week when it came to Central Bank announcements. The RBA, BoJ, BoE and ECB all remain mindful of inflation. The ECB it seems has begun its rate normalization policy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 19:40
Taggar: announcement, bank, dollar, forex, inflation, market, rate

Sterling Gets Help from PPI Data in Forex Trading


"U.K. pound maintains gains against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingSterling got some help from better than expected PPI numbers. As a result sterling surged in forex trading. However, the British c..."

Euro Continues to Gain in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar down across the boardSurging metals prices are sending the euro higher in forex trading, as the dollar drops across the board. Euro continues to gain in forex trading, targeting 1.51. ..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 13:15
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, rate, trading

Dollar in the Dog House


"Trichet going ?one-and-done? is not cutting it. Refusing to pre-commit to a steady series of aggressive rate increases is to be expected. If the ECB were to begin rate normalization, it would provide..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 12:32
Taggar: bull, currencies, dollar, financial, market, rate

IG Markets is exiting the US market, will keep presence through NADEX


"IG Markets, the large British forex and spread betting broker, is about to publicly announce its withdrawal from the US market. IG Markets used to be registered as an FDM with the NFA but following la..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 10:16
Taggar: forex, market, spread, us market

Alpari re-enters Japan with a bang ? acquires CMS Japan K.K.


"I have to say this caught me off guard as this is quite a bold move by Alpari. It is also quite a strange announcement as only three months ago Alpari itself announced its intention to withdraw from t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-07 17:50
Taggar: announcement, market

Portugal Negotiates for Emergency Funding


"Portugal’s Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos announced that the beleaguered country will begin talks with Eurozone officials to arrive at terms to provide an estimated 75 billion eur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-07 14:46
Taggar: finance, market

Aussie a Little Lower in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar loses some of its steamThe Aussie has been seeing plenty of success lately in currency trading on the FX market. However, the Down Under currency appears to be losing some of its ste..."

Will the Bank of Israel Ease the Shekel?


"Emerging markets and currency tradingWe don't hear much about some emerging markets in currency trading. However, for those who are interested in currencies like the Israeli shekel, hearing a lit..."

How Hawkish is Trichet?


"It?s all about the language, Trichet?s communique, not this morning?s ?expected? hike. The market has already priced in the ECB hiking its repo rate +25bp to +1.25%. Investors need guidance and should..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-07 12:13
Taggar: inflation, market, rate

ECB Rate Hike Gun is Locked and Loaded


"Since the March policy meeting five weeks ago, ECB officials have painstakingly prepared markets for a rate hike on April 7, which presumably will be 25 basis points in size.  The statement relea..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-06 22:45
Taggar: market, point, rate

Euro Forex Trading Forecast: ECB Rate Decision Tomorrow


"Euro consolidates in preparation for tomorrow's decisionWhile other high beta currencies surge to new highs against the U.S. dollar, the euro is mostly in consolidation mode ahead of tomorrow's ECB ra..."

FOMC: U.S. Economy Looks Good


"U.S. dollar mostly lower on improved economic outlookThe Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee is confident that the U.S. economy on the road to solid improvement right now. Even with the housing is..."

EBS volumes up 5% in March to $157.3 Billion


"March was a fantastic month for most forex brokers who reported a significant increase in trading volumes. Unfortunately this happened amid the Japanese crisis and the Middle Eastern unrest, and hence..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-06 12:53
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, report, trading

Lmax launches smartphone trading app


"Lmax, the retail FX and contracts for difference (CFD) trading venue, today announced the availability of the first mobile exchange with the launch of Lmax Trader for iPhone and BlackBerry mobile devi..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-06 08:11
Taggar: market, trading

Minutes Show Fed Conflicted Over Spending


"The minutes of the March 15th Federal Reserve meeting released earlier today show the voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee conflicted over the question of further stimulus spending. ?A..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-05 23:51
Taggar: market

Euro Moves Higher in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD rallies in currency tradingThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today, gaining after pulling back some. EUR/USD is above 1.42 again, and going strong. Even though..."

Bernanke and PBoC pressurize EURO


"The market remains nervous. The reaction to Bernanke?s ?neutral? comments indicates that the market is aggressively short dollars. Last night he said that inflation was rising and must be carefully mo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-05 12:20
Taggar: dollar, inflation, market, rate

Aussie Looks for Continued Strength on the FX Market


"Australian dollar in currency tradingThe Australian dollar is a little lower in currency trading on the FX market as the down under currency looks for some strength. Aussie appears to be consolidating..."

Forexstreet extends its market grip


"FXStreet, one of the largest forex portals on the web, is slowly but steadily increasing its market grip and presence – after tapping myfxbook and forexcrunch to its advertising network FXS has..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-05 11:30
Taggar: forex, fxstreet, market

The April 2011 issue of Currency Trader magazine is ready to download


"Hello traders. Got some news for you if you like reading about forex trading. The latest issue of the Currency Trader magazine (the only magazine dedicated to the forex market as far as I know) is no..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-05 07:46
Taggar: currency, currency trade, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

EURO needs a rate hike


"This weeks main event will be the ECB rate decision. Has Trichet telegraphed his hike intentions or is that too easy? The EUR price action supported by FED Dudley ?dovish? comments certainly has price..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-04 12:09
Taggar: bear, long position, market, rate

Euro Looks Strong in Forex Trading


"European currency in currency tradingThe euro looks strong once again in forex trading on the currency market. The 17-nation currency pulled back a little in earlier trading, heading lower against the..."

Next Week


"The premier event during the first full week of the second quarter will be the ECB press conference on Thursday at which a likely first interest rate hike will be explained and put in the context of w..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-01 18:42
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Market Buzz Looking for Better-Than-Forecast U.S. Job Gains in March


"Analysts have been projecting a 200K increase in nonfarm payroll jobs, but many market traders believe the figure may be closer to 300K than 200K.  The catalyst for these euphoric whisper numbers..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-01 14:01
Taggar: dollar, market, point, rate

Focus on the Battle within the FED not NFP


"The month-end, quarter-end ?fix mess? is now over. Welcome to the beginning of the ?carry? month, which April is historically know for. This morning, the market has the grandaddy of economic data rele..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-01 12:18
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Government to Monopolize Forex Trading


"US regulatory authorities — CFTC and NFA — proposed a new initiative today. The main idea of their proposal is to monopolize the retail Forex market..."

U.S. Dollar Reaches New Three Year Low Against Canadian Dollar


"Loonie gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar has reached a low not seen for three years against the Canadian dollar. The loonie is gaining in forex trading on the currency market against the greenback..."

Forex Volatility Rises from Multi-Year Lows


"In the last month, volatility in the forex markets touched both a two-year low and a one-year high. In the beginning of March, volatility essentially returned to pre-credit crisis levels. One week lat..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-31 13:07
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

EURO oblivious to Irish Stress Test


"No one seems to be fazed by the crisis in Portugal or the Irish stress tests. After this mornings Eurozone?s flash inflation print (+2.6%), more than ever, the market expects the ECB to start the rate..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-31 12:19
Taggar: announcement, bank, bull, inflation, market, rate

Employment Gains Pave the Way for Interest Rate Increase


"Wednesday?s employment report provided further evidence that the U.S. labor market is gaining strength. According to the monthly report published by payroll services firm ADP, another 210,000 jobs wer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-30 21:22
Taggar: employment, market, report

ADP Says US Created 201k Jobs in March


"The employment report created by Payroll services company ADP shows the US economy added 201,000 jobs in March. The Friday’s Non-Farm Payroll report is expected to reveal an increase of 210,000..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-30 15:24
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point, rate, report

Aussie Continues to Surge in Forex Trading


"Australian dollar gets support from prospect of global economic growthThe Aussie continues to surge in forex trading. An Australian dollar rally that started yesterday continues today as commodities -..."

Hawks support dollar against Yen and Swiss


"Markets seem oblivious to any geopolitical data and event risk. Even another Portuguese and Greek downgrade, not far from junk status, has done little for or against the EUR. It just puts further pres..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-30 12:22
Taggar: bull, market

Linkedin ? a new advertising channel for forex software providers


"Lately I’m noticing an increased usage of Linkedin as an advertising channel by forex software firms (and many others). It’s an interesting marketing channel no doubt. Whereas Google and t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-30 08:41
Taggar: forex, market

Boston Technologies is hiring


"To anyone in the industry looking for a job, here’s a solid opportunity as Boston Technologies as it just announced an ambitious expansion plan and is hiring almost 20 people… Boston Techn..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-29 16:35
Taggar: market

Lower Share Prices


"Stocks are down 0.8% in Germany, 0.6% in France, and 0.3% in Britain.  Earlier, equity markets lost 1.0% in China, 0.3% in Indonesia, and 0.2% in Japan but climbed 0.9% in India, 0.8% in South Ko..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-29 13:50
Taggar: dollar, market

FED Hawk trumps Trichet


"Which hawk can shout the loudest? It seems that investors are comfortable pushing European debt problems to the back burner and accept Trichet?s anti-inflationary drum beating. The market is confident..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-29 12:27
Taggar: bull, inflation, market, rate

Can the Aussie Maintain Its Rally on the FX Market?


"Forex trading forecast for the Australian dollarOne of the big questions that many have about the forex trading forecast for the Australian dollar is whether or not the Aussie can keep up its current..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-29 11:25
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, rate, trading

Euro Maintains Strength in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is maintaining its strength in forex trading on the currency market. Indeed, this strength continues even after the recent downgrade of Portugal. It seems as thou..."

Portugal Downgraded -- Again


"Euro continues to gain in currency tradingPortugal has been downgraded again, for the second time in less than a week. Now, Portugal is just one step above junk status. Portugal's latest downgrade com..."

LCH.Clearnet to clear FX and OTC FX Options in late 2011


"LCH.Clearnet is a leading independent clearing house group, serving major international exchanges and platforms, as well as a range of OTC markets. It clears a broad range of asset classes including:..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-29 10:22
Taggar: market, rate

Short dollars do not support the EURO


"The market started out being caught flat footed in Asian and ended up with the dollar only making some small gains overnight. Even with the EUR building up a plethora of negative reasons to want to ho..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-28 12:23
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Risk Appetite Improves on FX Market


"Forex trading forecastRisk appetite has improved on the FX market, meaning that we are likely to see high beta currencies find support moving forward. The forex trading forecast for currencies like th..."

Trading Block


"A check on markets, currencies and commodities, with Peter Beutel, Cameron Hanover; Boris Schlossberg, GFT and, Larry Levin, TradingAdvantage.com."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-28 10:55
Taggar: currencies, market, trading

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"U.S. hawkishness sends euro down against dollar in currency tradingThe euro is falling in forex trading today as the U.S. dollar gets a boost from some surprising bullishness. Indeed the Fed's Plosser..."

EURO Crapshoot


"Figuring out the direction of the EUR has been a crap shoot this week. The market is short and the longer we stay here political rhetoric and innuendos seem to want to squeeze more of the weak shorts..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-25 12:12
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Trader Tools integrates with Nomura


"TraderTools Inc. (TraderTools), which provides the only complete, integrated FX trading platform available on the market, announced today that its Liquidity Management Platform? (LMP) now includes acc..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-24 15:14
Taggar: fx trading, market, rate, trading

Sterling Weakens in Currency Trading on Retail Sales Data


"Caution from Moody's also affects U.K. poundThe sterling is lower in currency trading on the FX market today as concerns about Britain's economy are brought into focus. Indeed, the latest retail sales..."

Euro Surges Higher in Forex Trading on Interest Rate Speculation


"EUR/USD in currency tradingThe euro is surging higher in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks mainly to interest rate speculation. Forex traders expect that the ECB will raise rates by a..."

Euro Weakens on the FX Market with Portgual in Focus


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is weakening on the FX market today as Portugal comes sharply into focus. Concerns about sovereign debt in Portugal have been intensified by worries that the par..."

Japan has not changed ECB inflation view


"The Euro-zone’s near-term inflation outlook has not been changed by the disasters in Japan and G7 members would intervene again in yen FX markets if Japan decided it was necessary, a top ECB pol..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-22 19:04
Taggar: bank, fx market, inflation, market

Same Broad Trends as Yesterday


"Commodity-sensitive currencies continued to advance, with the New Zealand, Australian and Canadian dollars gaining another 1.0%, 0.5% and 0.2% against their U.S. counterpart. Following yesterday’..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-22 12:26
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, report

No reason to sell the EUR just yet


"Lack of ideas, new news and market data to focus on has the currency market well contained. Trichet had ?nothing to add? yesterday. The market is interpreting the ?strong vigilance? language as an ind..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-22 12:05
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"Euro off highs against U.S. dollar in currency tradingThe euro has turned lower in forex trading on the currency market. After reaching a five month high earlier, the 17-nation currency has dropped.&n..."

Does Japan?s ?Triple Disaster? Threaten the Dollar?


"While analysts have been busy dissecting the implications of the natural disasters that ravage(d) Japan for forex markets, the focus has naturally been directed towards the Yen. Given all the rumors a..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-22 03:30
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market

BNN Video - Talking Yen Intervention


"I was on the Business News Network talking about intervention in Japan, whether it has been successful, Libya and the outlook for the FX market. Click on the image to access the video "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-21 15:25
Taggar: fx market, market

EUR ?toppish? ahead of EFSF ratification


"Euro leaders will gather at the end of this week to conclude the ratification of the EFSF program that they agreed in principle a few weeks back. The market seems to have already priced in a successfu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-21 12:21
Taggar: market, spread, trading

U.K. Pound Gains in Currency Trading


"Sterling in forex tradingU.K. pound is getting a boost in currency trading on the FX market today as risk appetite prevails. Higher equities, including in the U.S., are helping the sterling in forex t..."

Japanese Yen Drops in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the yenThe Japanese yen is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market as the situation in the devastated country continues to improve. Just before the weekend, G7 nati..."

FX Trading Worldwide Infographics #2


"Despite the fact that the US dollar is the most popularly traded currency in the modern FX market, the worldwide leader for the currency trading is not the ..."

Yen Intervention Just One of Several Currency Market Themes


"Using many arguments, analysts like to downplay the usefulness and effectiveness of currency market intervention whenever that policy tool is employed. They say central banks lack the firepower to mov..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-18 22:32
Taggar: bank, currency, market, profit

Japanese Intervention was Not Sterilized - What Does that Mean?


"The Bank of Japan said explicitly last night that their intervention will NOT be sterilized. This is VERY good because it gives their intervention efforts a greater chance of succeeding. Interventi..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-18 22:31
Taggar: bank, currency, market

Diminishing Impact of Chinese RRR


"China raised their reserve requirement ratio today for the third time this year and the ninth time since the beginning of 2010. I don’t have time to write much about this but I want to point out..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-18 21:37
Taggar: market, point

UN Agrees to Libyan No-Fly Zone; Oil Tops $103


"Oil climbed above $103 a barrel Friday morning following the news that the UN has mandated the enforcing of a no-fly zone in Libya. The market fears the authorization of military action could lead to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-18 15:21
Taggar: bank, market, oil, report

Euro Rally Continues Above 1.41


"Euro gains in forex tradingThe euro is continuing its rally in forex trading on the currency market. The 17-nation currency has moved above the 1.41 mark, and is looking for some solid support moving..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-18 10:39
Taggar: currencies, currency, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Japan Gets Help from Coordinated Effort to Drive the Yen Down in Currency Trading


"Yen falls in currency tradingRight now, a strong yen is not a good thing for Japan. So, in order to help the country in the wake of a devastating earthquake, the G7 nations are engaging in a coordinat..."

Latest Data: Major Changes to Rate Hike Expectations


"The volatility in the financial markets has led to major changes in rate hike expectations. Here are the latest numbers and the highlights compared to a month ago (see Feb numbers): Fed - One 25bp rat..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-17 16:56
Taggar: financial, market, rate

How Did Your Broker Do For You?


"GFT shows consistent spreads despite unprecedented volatility.Wednesday was one of the most volatile trading days in the FX market for USD/JPY in years. Through it all GFT provided traders with consis..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-17 16:44
Taggar: fx market, market, spread, trading

Speculation Grows G7 to Act to Calm Markets


"Stocks in Europe gained and North American markets are expected to open higher as speculation grows that the G7 will announce measures to reassure markets in the wake of the crisis in Japan. The Stoxx..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-17 15:08
Taggar: finance, market, report

Euro Moves Through $1.40


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe euro has moved through $1.40 in forex trading on the currency market. Euro is gaining ground in currency trading as interest expectations improve. There are still some..."

What to expect with Yen G7 intervention


"The immediate effect of the sharp rise in risk aversion has been to push the JPY and the CHF sharply higher. Markets are now focusing on the growing likelihood of intervention. The G7 will hold a conf..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-17 11:37
Taggar: market

Fed Hints Further Stimulus Not Necessary


"Noting that the US economy is on “firmer footing” and an improved employment outlook, the tone of yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement was decidedly optimistic in comp..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-16 15:25
Taggar: economy, employment, market

Some Bounceback Wednesday but Investors Remain on Edge


"The Nikkei recovered 5.7% after slumping some 20% in the wake of Friday’s earthquake.  Stocks also climbed 1.8% in South Korea, 1.1% in India, 1.4% in China, 0.9% in Singapore and 0.7% in A..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-16 13:25
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Lower as Economic Concerns Return


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is lower in forex trading on the currency market today as concerns about the British economy return. Worries about the slow pace of growth -- coupled with in..."

Euro Drops on Risk Aversion, Portugal Downgrade


"Euro lower in forex tradingThe euro is dropping today in forex trading as the latest news conspires to keep the 17-nation currency solidly below the psychologically important 1.40 level. Euro is strug..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-16 09:45
Taggar: currencies, currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

British Pound Continues Gradual Ascent


"The British Pound has risen almost 15% against the Dollar over the last twelve months. It seems that the markets are ignoring the fiscal concerns that sent the Pound tumbling in 2010, and focusing mor..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-16 04:18
Taggar: bank, dollar, inflation, market, point, pound, rate

EUR/USD Regains Strength as FOMC Holds Rates


"EUR/USD gained yesterday as the European Union Summit gave hope that the debt problems of the European countries may be resolved, but the currency pair slumped heavily on..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 20:48
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market, trading

Comparing the March and Jan FOMC Statements


"Compare the changes made to March FOMC statement with the Jan one. FOMC Statement January 26, 2011 Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December confirms that the econo..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 20:46
Taggar: market, rate

Canadian Dollar, Oil Falls on Japan Risk Concerns


"The Canadian dollar fell more than two cents as investors fled to the perceived safety of the American dollar as the crisis in Japan continues to plague markets. Oil prices also plunged by more than $..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 15:07
Taggar: dollar, market, oil

CitiFX Pro is launching seminars for funds and money managers


"CitiFX is positioning itself as a ‘retail forex bank’ – which is very useful for small to medium size money managers and funds. See is now working hard to reach its target audience a..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 13:21
Taggar: bank, forex, fx market, market, rate, trading

Bear Markets = Great Profits with Binary Options


"The devastating earthquake and tsunami which occurred in Japan on Friday, March 12, 2011 resonated effects on the financial world. Among the financial institutions impacted, insurance companies swiftl..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 12:32
Taggar: bear, financial, market

EURO to suffer further losses


"The dollar is firmer this morning, with markets in risk averse mode, as concerns over Japan’s nuclear crisis intensifies. The continued uncertainty regarding the efforts to stabilize the nuclear..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 12:27
Taggar: dollar, market, rate, trading

Euro Zone Rate Hike Hopes Diminish


"Japan earthquake reduces the chance of ECB rate hikeWith a recently strong euro in forex trading, and signs of economic recovery, there had been hopes that the ECB would consider raising rates next mo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-15 09:50
Taggar: currency, financial, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

Bank of Japan Provides Billions to Stabilize Markets


"The Bank of Japan has pumped 15 trillion yen ($183bn; £114bn) into the country’s banking system in the wake of Friday’s tragic earthquakes and tsunami to restore confidence in Japan’..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-14 15:12
Taggar: bank, market

BOJ pumps $183b into Economy


"The Bank of Japan poured a record amount of cash into the financial system and doubled the size of their asset-purchase plan to shield the economy from the effects of the nation?s strongest earthquake..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-14 14:45
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, market

FXOpen slashes ECN fees by 30%


"FXOpen has recently added several new liquidity providers to its ECN feed and is now able to offer significantly lower commissions. This represents a drop of about 30% in commission charge. It seems t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-14 12:52
Taggar: market

Aussie Heads a Little Lower in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the Australian dollarThe Aussie is heading a little lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to concerns about what is happening around the world -- especially in Ja..."

Forex Market Turnover Infographics #1


"According to the latest reports, the Forex industry is growing rapidly. For a better picture of the current state of the foreign exchange market I’ve..."

Fed NY Bank Pres ?Encouraged? by Latest Growth


"William Dudley, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President, described the recent growth in manufacturing jobs in the US as “particularly encouraging” in a speech delivered thin morning in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 16:39
Taggar: bank, employment, indicators, market

Stocks, Oil Decline After Earthquake Hits Japan


"Stocks continued to fall today in the wake of yesterday’s sell-off and news of a strong earthquake hitting Japan. The largest earthquake in a hundred years, the news added to a market already ji..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 16:35
Taggar: market

Chart: How JPY has Reacted to Past Quakes


"This morning’s earthquake in Japan was the strongest in more than 100 years. The last time Japan experienced a quake even close to the 8.9 magnitude was in 1995 when a 7.3 quake hit the coastal..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 16:20
Taggar: foreign exchange, market

8.9 Earthquake in Northeast Japan, Tsunami Warnings in the Pacific


"Risk avoidance has been reinforced by Japan’s strongest quake in 100 years and the world’s severest in six years.  Hawaii and other Pacific coasts are under a tsunami warning.  S..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 14:51
Taggar: market, rate

Euro Higher in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD heads higherEuro headed a little lower earlier, right after the Japanese earthquake, on concerns about safety. However, with the U.S. stock market recovering, and hopes for retail sales, the e..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 12:12
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, retail sales, trading

What's Next for the Yen in Forex Trading?


"Currency trading with the Japanese yenThe Japanese yen is a little higher today, due in part to the earthquake that struck the island nation. The 8.9 magnitude earthquake has created destruction and h..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 11:54
Taggar: currency, currency trading, financial, forex, forex trading, market, trading

US Jobless Claims Rise to 397,000


"Recent improvements in the fight against unemployment in the US took a step backwards last week as the number of new claims for jobless benefits rose by 26,000 to 397,000. ?We?re just giving back the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 16:32
Taggar: employment, market

Sterling Lower as BOE Rate Remains the Same


"U.K. pound in currency tradingSterling is lower in forex trading on the currency market today as the Bank of England keeps interest rates the same. Continued concern about inflation is weighing on for..."

U.S. Jobless Claims Increase; Greenback Gains in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingConcerns about the economic recovery are once again at the forefront of investors' minds today. The main piece of news weighing on investor confidence is that of job..."

No Support For Risk As Data Shows Pain Of High Oil Prices


"What was particularly painful was the fact that Moody's downgraded Spain, one of the larger economies within the Eurozone. Downgrades boosts the risk of default and Europe cannot afford to bailout Spa..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 09:26
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, market, oil, point, report

Moody Downgrade Of Spain Sends Euro Reeling


"The pair had been under selling pressure for most of the Asian session already after China reported its first trade deficit in 11 months and German Trade data missed market estimates. The EUR/USD cam..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 09:23
Taggar: analysis, bank, currency, finance, long position, market, rate, report

Risk FX Under Assault As Eco Data, Downgrades Take Toll


"A slew of negative economic surprises along with an unexpected downgrade of Spain by Moody?s pushed risk FX lower through most of Asian and European session Top Stories Moody's downgrades Spain sendi..."

Fortex scores a HK client for its DMA forex platform


"Fortex, Inc., a provider of independent, real-time multi-asset trading platforms, announced that it has deployed its high-performance, low-latency Fortex FX platform for Sun Hung Kai Financial (?SHKF?..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 19:17
Taggar: bank, financial, market, trading

Euro Gains on Belief ECB To Buy Bonds


"The euro gained 0.1 percent on the dollar rising to $1.3924 in New York this morning as speculation grows the European Central Bank will buy bonds to help Eurozone countries facing debt pressures. Bon..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 16:00
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, rate

Periphery yields support short EUR


"Portugal?s EUR-1b auction was greeted with some relief, despite the yields been sharply up from the last sale in September, but not as high as feared with yields coming down from this mornings high. T..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 13:23
Taggar: market

What Next for the Canadian Dollar?


"Loonie continues to gain strength in forex tradingOnce again, the Canadian dollar is heading higher against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, the loonie continues to gain s..."

Euro Rebounds as ECB Gears Up to Help with Sovereign Debt


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading on the currency market as the situation changes somewhat in the euro zone. Concerns about Portugal are still there, but the European Central B..."

How To Trade The RBNZ Rate Decision


"FX360.com | The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led to relatively quiet trading in the foreign exchange market. The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led..."

Risk FX Consolidates But Wariness Remains


"FX360 | It?s been a very quiet night of consolidation in the currency markets with EUR/USD still pressured by concerns over periphery credit as it spent most of the night below the 1.3900 level while..."

ForexYard acquired by SafeCap (Markets.com, GFC Markets)


"Teddy Sagi’s SafeCap Investments continues to exercise a strategy which I think is right for a serious broker entering this market so late – acquisitions, acquisitions and more acquisition..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 22:09
Taggar: investment, market, rate

USD: Nervousness Reigns


"fx360.com With the rally in equities, the pullback in commodity prices and the rise in Treasury yields, the improvement in risk appetite should have driven the dollar lower. USD: NERVOUSNESS REIGNS &..."

ECB Tightening: Beyond the First Move


"German Bundesbank President Axel Weber, an unapologetic inflation-fighting hawk, suggested today that the ECB should and probably will implement a series of rate increases during 2011, not just one.&#..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 18:25
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, rate, report

Oil Prices Fall as OPEC Considers Output Increase


"Despite conflicting opinions amongst OPEC members, the market is betting the cartel of oil producers will increase production to meet shortcomings as Libyan crude oil output slows. The price of US lig..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 15:52
Taggar: market, oil

EUR/USD Targets 1.3900 As Concern Over Periphery Credit Increases


"EUR/USD was pressured all night long dropping to a low of 1.3921 in mid-morning European trade as sovereign debt concerns continued to dog the pair. FX360.com The EUR/USD was pressured all night lo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 13:48
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, finance, inflation, market, rate

U.K. Pound Down in Forex Trading on News of Andrew Sentence Replacement


"Sterling loses ground in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is struggling today in forex trading on the currency market on the latest news about the changes to the monetary policy committee. The Bank of E..."

U.S. Dollar Gains Upper Hand as Oil and Gold Prices Drop


"Focus also returns to euro in forex trading -- and sovereign debtThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Last week, the U.S. dollar struggled in forex trading. Thi..."

Will Fiscal Year End Repatriation Help The Yen?


"Japanese Yen selling off sharply against the dollar today, many traders may be wondering whether repatriation flows this year will be overshadowed by oil, interest rate differentials and other factors..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 10:28
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency pair, dollar, market, oil, rate, trading

A EURO short is born


"Technical analysts will tell you that with the EUR breaching its four-month high this morning, long term Fibonacci levels are capable of being reached (2008 high 1.4315). For that to occur, the mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-07 13:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, inflation, market, oil

Emerging Markets (Asia) Bow to Inflationary Pressures: Currency Appreciation will Follow


"I ended my previous post on the subject by noting that emerging market Central Banks were at a crossroads. Either they would raise interest rates and accept currency appreciation, or they would risk h..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-07 07:25
Taggar: bank, currency, inflation, market, rate

Oil Prices and the FX Conundrum


"I haven’t blogged about oil prices in quite some time. After prices collapsed in the wake of the financial crisis, there really wasn’t much to talk about. However, the price of crude oil h..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-05 08:07
Taggar: currency, financial, market, oil

The Euro, Oil and March


"Investors learned several important facts this past week.  It’s going to take more than Middle Eastern unrest, a healthier U.S. labor market and rising Treasury yields to forge a stronger d..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-04 21:04
Taggar: currency, dollar, gold, market

US Unemployment Falls to 8.9% as 192,000 Jobs Created


"The US economy created 192,000 jobs in February following a 63,000 increase in January. The unemployment rate ticked down slightly from 9.0 percent to 8.9 percent. The improvement comes just days afte..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-04 15:50
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate

March 2011 Jobs Day


"Investors are looking for U.S. non-farm jobs to have advanced about 200K in February, which which would cap off a week with several encouraging labor market and other U.S. economic indications. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-04 14:18
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Greenback Down in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar falls in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is falling in forex trading on the currency market today, helped lower by improved economic data and higher commodity prices. Euro looks to extend its..."

US Unemployment Claims Fall to 2 1/2 Year Low


"Following on the heels of yesterday’s ADP survey concluding that 215,000 new jobs were created in the private sector, the most recent jobless claims data adds further evidence that the employmen..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-03 16:31
Taggar: employment, market

Euro Rallies as Forex Traders Look Forward to an Interest Rate Hike


"Jean-Claude Trichet speaks of the possibility of a rate hike for AprilThe euro is higher in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to talk of a possible interest rate hike. ECB president J..."

Trichet ?Stand and Deliver?


"The market prepares for a sharp hawkish turn from the ECB. Trichet better ?stand and deliver? or mayhem will occur. The hawks are expecting to embrace a communique that will provide bullish implicatio..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-03 13:05
Taggar: bear, bull, inflation, market

Taps for the Dollar


"By Michael Pento, Senior Economist at Euro Pacific Capital It now appears that the United States has finally succeeded in its efforts to destroy confidence in the U.S. dollar. Given the currency..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-03 07:28
Taggar: currency, dollar, financial, market

EUR/USD Rises, Can Good US Jobs Market Stop Rally?


"EUR/USD rallied today almost without pause despite risk aversion sentiment of traders that was caused by renewed concerns about uprising in Libya. The positive news from the U..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-02 17:59
Taggar: employment, market

U.S. Dollar Hammered as Gold Prices Look for a New Record


"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is being hammered today in forex trading on the currency market today as gold prices reach for a new nominal high. Silver prices are also heading for a nomi..."

Canadian dollar falls from 3-year high after BoC


"The Bank of Canada quashed hopes that it would hint at an interest-rate increase coming soon.By Deborah Levine NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The Canadian dollar turned down against its U.S. counterpart o..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 14:42
Taggar: announcement, bank, currency, dollar, inflation, market, rate

Ben Bernanke Dovish in Congressional Testimony


"U.S. dollar mixed in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is mixed in forex trading, higher against the euro and Aussie, but down against the U.K. pound. Forex traders are trying to decide how to take recent..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 13:16
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, oil, pound, trading

eToro OpenBook Introduces ?Trade Story? Feature


"eToro, the groundbreaking platform and social investment network, now adds Trade Story feature to its social trading application eToro OpenBook that will enable traders to learn more about each other?..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 12:14
Taggar: etoro, financial, forex, forex trade, investment, market, trading

Honest Forex Signals ? Trader Avgs 50 Pips Per Day, Sends You His Trades Daily


"Hello, I hope the forex market is treating you well this morning. I’d like to take a few moments to share with you a new forex trading signal provider that has been brought to my attention. The..."

Outlook for USD, CAD and AUD


"I was on the Business News Network this morning talking about the outlook for the U.S., Canadian and Australian dollars along with the big events for the forex market this week. Click on the image to..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 16:12
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market

Hawkish drum beat points to a strong EUR


"This is a busy week data wise. We have global PMI reports, the US employment report, monetary policy meetings from the ECB, RBA, BoC and Bernanke?s testimonies to both houses to overcome. On the face..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 13:20
Taggar: employment, market, report

Could We Really See QE 3?


"Focus returns to Ben Bernanke and Fed policyFocus is returning to Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve. Tomorrow, Bernanke is expected to provide testimony before Congress on monetary policy and his e..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 11:15
Taggar: bank, bull, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Gets a Boost as Risk Appetite Improves


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is getting a boost in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to improved risk appetite. Indeed, equities around the world are heading higher, and that is helping hi..."

MB Trading Discloses ?Pay for Limits? Payment Amount to their Clients


"Continuing the conversation about transparency in the Forex marketplace, MB Trading has updated their website this week to reflect the daily payment to clients since inception of their new Pay for Lim..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 11:00
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, spread, trading

The Street : February 28, 2011 : Canadian Rate Decision & Currencies [02-28-11 7:50 AM]


"BNN looks at the currency markets ahead of the Bank of Canada's rate decision and ongoing events in North Africa with Kathy Lien, Director of Currency Research, GFT Forex.Copy and paste this link in t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 09:56
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, market, rate

The Street : February 28, 2011 : Canadian Rate Decision & Currencies [02-28-11 7:50 AM]


"BNN looks at the currency markets ahead of the Bank of Canada's rate decision and ongoing events in North Africa with Kathy Lien, Director of Currency Research, GFT Forex."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-28 09:53
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, market, rate

Next Week


"Being the first week of a new month, a bunch of central bank meetings, purchasing manager surveys, and U.S. labor market indicators are planned for the week of March 4.  The monetary policy annou..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-26 02:15
Taggar: announcement, bank, indicators, market

A Murkier Currency Market Outlook Due to the Uncertain Fate of Oil Prices


"A risk remains that oil and other commodity prices will remain extremely volatile in the period ahead.  The market is trading on political news headlines and therefore intrinsically less stable t..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-25 21:14
Taggar: market, oil, trading

Week in Review-Feb 25th


"Despite the dramatic global events unfolding, Capital Markets are exuding remarkable calm. Will investors focus on the negative global sentiment or be guided by strong hawkish comments from the ECB ne..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-25 19:55
Taggar: dollar, inflation, market, oil

EUR/USD Drops as US Economy Improves


"EUR/USD dropped today as the reports showed that the US economy improved. The growth of GDP and the improvement of the confidence in the jobs mar..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-25 17:39
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, market, rate, report

So Much for Support: U.K. Pound Plunges in Forex Trading


"Sterling lower in currency tradingThe sterling is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today as various issues raise concerns about the British economy. The U.K. pound has broken below r..."

Where is the Euro Headed Next in Forex Trading?


"Euro forex trading forecastConcerns of where the euro is headed next in forex trading are surfacing again. Euro is losing ground to the U.S. dollar in currency trading as concerns about the euro zone..."

I?m No Dollar Permabull. I Just Go with the Facts!


"by Bryan Rich I’ve given plenty of arguments in my Money and Markets columns over the past couple of years as to why I think the pontifications about the dollar’s demise are greatly exa..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-25 12:30
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Identifying trend in currency pairs


"With the vast market that makes up Forex trading, many dealers adopt their own tried and tested strategy before starting to deal. There are many different approaches but the one thing in common betwe..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-25 09:10
Taggar: analysis, currency, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Untangling the Puzzle of Risk Appetite


"When analyzing forex, nothing is more satisfying than establishing a strong correlation between a particular currency pair and another quantifiable investment vehicle. You see – we fundamental a..."

MARKETS.COM ? New Bonuses for limited period


"Hi everyone. Markets.com – one of the brokers that advertises on the Forex Nirvana apparently has a special deposit bonus for clients making a first deposit. Just thought I’d let you all..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 17:45
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Sterling Drops in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound loses ground to dollar, euroThe sterling is dropping in currency trading on the FX market as concerns about the British economy resurface. The latest retail numbers are not very encouraging..."

Oil Fears Continue to Pound U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"Greenback lower in forex tradingOil worries are continuing to weigh on the U.S. dollar. Even though stocks have pared some of their losses today, the greenback is still struggling in forex trading. Sl..."

US Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected


"The number of new claims for unemployment benefits for the week ended February 19th fell more than expected to 391,000. This is a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week and is the third week in the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 16:07
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Swissy and Yen Up on Oil Crisis


"Political chaos in the Middle East has spawned an hysterical oil market, with Brent topping $119.70 at one point and West Texas Intermediate eclipsing $103 amid forecasts of a potential spike above $2..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 14:47
Taggar: market, oil, point

Dollar stops here after EUR s/l hunting?


"The world is watching the dollar’s inability to attract the traditional geopolitical safe haven bid. The situation in the Middle East has so far has seen funds being repatriated back to home cur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 13:13
Taggar: bank, currencies, dollar, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Sinks in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is sinking in forex trading on the currency market as traders focus on a variety of factors for the future. The possibility of inflation, with more BoE boa..."

Away MPC Team score a victory for GBP


"Capital Markets seem to be going through a three spin cycle, growth, inflation and event risk. Global growth is tentatively finding traction. Markets hear the Euro inflation rhetoric and dealers are a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 13:08
Taggar: inflation, market

Low Risk Bear-Market Trading


"When prices are increasing, it is called a Bull-Market. When prices are decreasing, it is called a Bear-Market. The Bull-Market pattern of an overall increasing-in-prices market is generally perceived..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 11:42
Taggar: bear, bull, market

Charles Schwab to enter retail forex market?


"There’s a report by WSJ that Charles Schwab – one of the largest North American securities brokers – is planning to enter the retail forex market. You don’t need to be an insid..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 11:14
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex market, market, report

Today?s North American Data


"U.S. consumer confidence according to the Conference Board survey advanced 5.6 points to 70.4 in February and by 17.1 points over the first two months of this year.  More confidence is being expr..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 18:51
Taggar: consumer confidence, employment, market, point, rate

Survey Shows US House Prices Declined 2.4%


"The S&P/Case-Shiller index which charts home prices in 20 U.S. cities, shows that home prices fell by 2.4 percent in the twelve months ending in December. This is a clear indication that recovery..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 16:22
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

ECB ?exit? safe heaven strategies


"Despite the dramatic global events unfolding, Capital Markets are exuding remarkable calm. Will investors focus on the negative global sentiment or be guided by the strong hawkish comments from the EC..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 13:24
Taggar: currency, market, rate, trading

Euro Gets a Boost From Hawish ECB Comments


"Euro higher in forex tradingEuro is once again enjoying a boost in forex trading on the currency market, even as other high beta currencies fall against the U.S. dollar. With all of the uncertainty go..."

Oil Prices Could Mean Weaker U.S. Dollar Down the Road


"Greenback in currency tradingSo far, the U.S. dollar has been hanging in there, even as oil prices rise, thanks to the situation in Libya and other Middle Eastern countries. This is a bit unusual, sin..."

Trendy Ukrainian Forex Broker ? Forex-Trend


"Forex-Trend isn’t the first Ukraine-registered broker listed on EarnForex.com but it’s quite notable for the offered trading conditions. It’s a MetaTrader br..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 16:12
Taggar: forex, leverage, market, metatrader, spread, trading

Geopolitical Tensions Boost Commodity Prices


"North American markets will be closed today to commemorate President’s Day in the United States and Family Day in Canada.  Wintry weather has returned to the Northeast. China too has caught..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 14:41
Taggar: market, rate

U.S. Dollar Gains on Uncertainty


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is on the rise in forex trading on the currency market today as investors look for a safe haven amidst the uncertainty. Euro is down in forex trading again..."

PrimeXM Announces a No Out-Trade Assurance


"“In an effort to demonstrate our no-nonsense approach to the institutional FX market with our best of breed technology, PrimeXM is announcing a No Out-Trade Assurance. Going forward, any client..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:54
Taggar: fx market, market, rate

Canadian Dollar Heads Higher with Help from Oil Prices


"Loonie gains in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today as oil prices help provide a boost. Oil prices are on the rise, thanks in large part to th..."

The Currency Call


"How currencies are likely to react in light of Middle Eastern events. The market currently appears to be ambivalent, but that could change and money may begin flowing into European currencies, says Bo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:47
Taggar: currencies, forex, market

EU Ponders Tobin Tax


"Only two years after the worst financial crisis in decades, the DJIA is now back above 12,000. Yield-hungry investors are pouring record amounts of cash into emerging markets. Commodities and food pri..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-20 17:21
Taggar: financial, market

Next Week


"The two-day summit of G20 finance ministers and central bankers concludes Saturday.  Minutes from meetings of the Bank of Japan Policy Board and the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee will..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-19 07:30
Taggar: announcement, bank, finance, market

Week in Review-Feb 18th


"Risk-sensitive currencies are surviving despite a China reserve requirement ratio hike and confirmation from Egyptian authorities that Iran had formally requested permission to transit the Suez Canal..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 19:16
Taggar: bank, bear, bull, currencies, dollar, inflation, market

FXstreet.com Forex Best Awards 2011 ? Results Are In


"I?m pleased to announce that the results are in for FXstreet.com?s Forex Best Awards 2011. Among the winners: 1st Place for Best Book: ?Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets? by Jame..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 19:11
Taggar: analysis, financial, forex, fxstreet, market, technical analysis, visa

Forex Trading Seminar - New York Traders Expo


"I will be giving a forex trading seminar on currency strength/weakness pairing next week at the Traders Expo New York, Feb. 22. It will be an information-packed session where you will learn one of t..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 17:46
Taggar: currency, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Market apathy favors EUR for now


"It appears that very little is making sense, but, there is something for everyone in these market moves. The soft side of the EUR is still higher, the bears will attest to that as they hold their brea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 13:20
Taggar: bear, dollar, market

Sterling Higher After Positive Economic Data


"U.K. pound gains in forex tradingThe sterling is higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to the latest economic data. Positive economic data, including better than expected retail sa..."

ECB Member Comments Help Euro in Forex Trading


"Euro in currency tradingThe euro is once again higher, after a choppy overnight session. The euro is gaining in forex trading on the currency market after remarks by ECB board member Lorenzo Bini Smag..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 11:40
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, trading

The Obama Budget and the Dollar


"Last week, the Obama Administration released its fiscal 2012 budget to much fanfare. Unfortunately, the budget makes only a token effort to address the rising National debt, and forecasts a budget def..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 07:50
Taggar: currency, market

Forex: Major Changes to Rate Hike Expectations


"Over the past 3 weeks, central banks around the world have made a number of comments that have affected rate hike expectations. On Jan 27th, I showed where rate hike expectations were at the time and..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 17:56
Taggar: bank, market, rate

EUR Bulls don?t? be Fooled


"These tight trading ranges has no one chasing their tail. The lack of new directional reasons has taken some of the punch out of the forex market. Bring back volatility, it?s always easier to justify..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 13:08
Taggar: cpi, dollar, forex, forex market, market, trading

Euro Gets Boost from Disappointing U.S. Data


"Euro gains in forex tradingThe euro is getting a boost in forex trading on the currency market against the U.S. dollar today. Euro is higher as forex traders consider that jobless claims have risen ag..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 11:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, market, pound, trading

Can Loonie Maintain Its Strength Against the Greenback?


"Canadian dollar forex trading forecastThe loonie has reached a new high against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The Canadian dollar is gaining again, thanks to support from hi..."

FXDD slapped with class action suit as well, full details


"Morgan Business Trial Group have announced that they sued FXDD as well. Details of the case are pretty much similar to FXCM’s. In basis of the complaint is the allegedly aggressive and misleadin..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 09:27
Taggar: fxdd, market

Sterling Weakened After Release of Bank of England Report


"The pound fell 0.7% against the dollar, depressed by the Bank of England?s quarterly Inflation Report, which predicted sub-2% CPI inflation late next year if rates were to rise as markets are discount..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-16 17:47
Taggar: bank, cpi, dollar, inflation, market, pound, rate, report

King?s stalling has GBP stuttering


"The BOE has sent a strong message this morning that it will not be hiking rates as rapidly as the market expects. King went as far as to say ?that some people are getting ahead of themselves?. This ha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-16 13:14
Taggar: inflation, market, rate, report

U.K. Pound Drops in Currency Trading


"Cable plummets on the FX marketThe U.K. pound is down in currency trading on the FX market as the Bank of England expresses a rather neutral outlook for inflation. Concerns about the speed of economic..."

U.S. Economic Data Mixed


"U.S. dollar weakens in currency tradingU.S. economic data is mixed today. Industrial production dropped in January, even while manufacturing production increased. Also, construction starts improved. T..."

Eurozone Growth Lower Than Projections


"Eurozone growth failed to meet expectations in the fourth quarter of 2010 growing by 0.3 percent and well under the previous year’s 2.0 percent growth. For all of 2010, the Eurozone economy grew..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-15 15:57
Taggar: economy, investment, market, point

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back in Currency Trading


"Dollar down against euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market. Greenback is lower as economic news slows things down for the dollar, and as good news in..."

China vs. Japan vs. U.S. and Yuan


"News that China surpassed Japan as the world’s second largest economy is one of the biggest stories in the financial markets. For more than 4 decades, the only country with a larger economic ou..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-14 17:40
Taggar: economy, financial, market

EURO continues to Bleed


"Despite global risk sentiment tentatively rising, the EUR continues to try to fend off the negatives and its losing ?this? battle. The bears are holding that winning grip. This morning, we have a lita..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-14 13:21
Taggar: bear, market

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro has dropped rather dramatically in forex trading on the currency market today. Euro is heading lower as the focus heads back to the euro zone and the problems th..."

President Barack Obama Sends Congress a Budget


"U.S. dollar higher today in forex tradingPresident Barack Obama has sent Congress a new budget for the coming fiscal year. The budget offers some insights into Obama's plans for the future, as well as..."

Think again about ?no dealing desk?


"Take a closer look at what a dealing desk is, and how ?no dealing desk? brokers stand up to dealers and market makers. GARY TILKIN PRESIDENT AND CEO, GFT Recently, there has been a lot of..."

Checking Market Pulse


"Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex, and Bob Iaccino, Traderoutlook.com, share insight on the markets."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-14 07:51
Taggar: forex, market, share

The First Six Weeks of 2011 in Forex


"Major dollar relationships have traded in generally narrow ranges for the most part so far this year.  A number of themes have emerged, which in the aggregate have not imparted any cumulating mov..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-13 20:28
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, market, rate

Bank of Korea: No Rate Hike This Month


"In January, officials at the Bank of Korea raised their Base Rate by 25 basis points when analysts weren?t expecting a move, and on February 11 they kept the key rate at 2.75% when the market had been..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-12 21:18
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

Week in Review-Feb 11th


"It was a tough week for the carry trader. The markets started out acquiring higher yields driven by solid global growth and seasonality in the carry and momentum strategies. By week’s end, the d..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 19:11
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Forex Markets Look to Interest Rates for Guidance


"There are a number of forces currently competing for control of forex markets: the ebb and flow of risk appetite, Central Bank currency intervention, comparative economic growth differentials, and num..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 12:38
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex market, market, rate

U.K. Pound Flounders in Currency Trading


"Positive economic indicators can't overcome risk aversion for the sterlingThanks to the environment of risk aversion today, the U.K. pound is floundering in currency trading. The news about the Bank o..."

Digesting Global Unrest


"Boris Schlossberg, of GFT Forex, explains why the markets should be more concerned about unrest in Egypt."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 09:48
Taggar: forex, market

Alpari (UK) launches new CFD offering giving traders access to 10,000+ markets


"Alpari (UK) Limited (?Alpari (UK)?), a leading foreign exchange (?FX?, ?Forex?), CFD and precious metals broker, is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new, expanded contracts for difference (..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 09:30
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, market, share, shares

Signal Trader launches automated trading on Forex, Commodities and Indices


"SignalTrader is the latest project of the guys behind Forexpros. Basically this is another take a the growing auto-trading strategies market. Traders can follow other traders’ signals and emulat..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 08:24
Taggar: automated trading, brokers, forex, market, rate, trading

Portugal Bond Yields Hit Record Level


"Growing concern over Portugal’s ability to meet its debt obligations has forced the yield on Portugal’s 10-year bond to a record 7.6 percent on Thursday before falling slightly to 7.3 perc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-10 16:27
Taggar: market

FXCM slapped with a class action suit over claims of fraud and racketeering


"I’m trying to confirm whether this is true but based on some Google searches I assume it is. The Business Trial Group of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. filed a class action lawsuit today against Fore..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-10 14:19
Taggar: forex, market

Bernanke waves Dollar Pompoms at Euro peripheries


"Helicopter Ben, the Captain of QE2 gave the dollar the ?nod? during his testimony yesterday. This certainly raised a few eyebrows and did nothing to dissuade the record Central Bank interest in wantin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-10 13:19
Taggar: bank, dollar, fx market, market, spread

Banks cheat large investment firms in currency rates


"Retail forex traders you are not alone – if you thought that only the small fish get marked-up spreads or not the best rate available you were wrong. WSJ reports that some of America’s lar..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-10 11:14
Taggar: forex, forex trade, investment, market, rate, report, spread

U.S. Dollar Gains as Risk Appetite Dissipates


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite dissipates. One would expect that fairly positive economic data would help..."

What Happens to China's U.S. Bond Holdings if the Yuan Appreciates?


"Interesting conundrum for the ChineseOne of the issues that many people are struggling with right now is that China holds so much U.S. debt. Indeed, Ben Bernanke threw out the number $2 trillion in hi..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-10 10:55
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Euro gains amidst ECB succession speculationThe euro is heading higher on the FX market as forex traders consider the possible successor to Jean Claude Trichet. The European Central Bank's current pre..."

Ben Bernanke's U.S. Dollar Comments Not Much Help


"U.S. dollar remains down against euro in forex tradingBen Bernanke's comments to Congress today aren't providing a lot of help for the U.S. dollar in forex trading. His praise of the greenback has hel..."

Saxo Bank Group appoints Citi to provide global custody


"While yesterday’s post was about Advanced Markets cooperating with Deutsche Bank on a similar service, this one is on whole new level – Saxo Bank is much much bigger than Advanced Markets..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 17:10
Taggar: bank, market

China Raises Lending Rates to Ease Growth


"For the third time in less than six months, China has raised its benchmark lending rate in a growing effort to slow the pace of growth in the rapidly-expanding economy. The one-year lending rate will..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 17:05
Taggar: bank, economy, market, rate

Impact of Last 3 China Rate Hikes on FX


"With each Chinese rate hike, there has been a smaller and smaller impact on the currency market. The first rate hike back in October elicited the biggest reaction because it was the first rate hike i..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 16:18
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market, rate

China hikes rates to Counter Inflation


"China raised interest rates for the third time since mid-October ahead of a report forecast to show inflation accelerated to the fastest pace in 30 months. The benchmark one-year lending rate will inc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 16:09
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, oil, rate, report

China Gets a Third Interest Rate Hike


"After an uneventful Monday, markets finally have some important news: The Peoples Bank of China announced hikes of 25 basis points each in the one-year lending rate to 6.06% and in the one-year deposi..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 14:42
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

No surprise China hikes rates


"The EUR bull?s seem to be finding their voice again, now that the currency, temporarily at least has survived it?s plummeting exercise since NFP. With Egypt?s financial system taking a step towards no..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 13:24
Taggar: bull, currency, dollar, financial, market, rate

Nadex launches AUD/USD Binaries and Bull Spreads


"Nadex is a very interesting US venture – it’s the only place in the US where you can trade binaries and bull spreads. This type of trading, although still small, is recently becoming quite..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 12:04
Taggar: bull, market, spread, trading

Euro Gains in Forex Trading


"Euro up against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingThe euro is heading higher in forex trading after the news that the ECB does plan to raise interest rates if above target inflation persists in the e..."

ECB Has Plan to Deal with Inflation


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe euro has been somewhat volatile in forex trading on the currency market recently, with some thinking the euro is overbought and headed lower, while some indications are..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-08 10:59
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, rate, trading

It?s Okay to Carry Risk


"Monday markets have been calm and in a hopeful mood about such dangers as the European debt negotiations, the Egyptian situation, and the resistance of general inflation against commodity price pressu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-07 20:41
Taggar: dollar, inflation, market, oil

Advanced Markets partners with Deutsche Bank on forex custodian service


"Custodian service in Forex (and other markets) basically allows large traders to keep their money in their own bank while being able to trade with brokers who offer this service. Bank to bank settleme..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-07 16:46
Taggar: bank, brokers, forex, market

EUR remains Lethargic


"A messy NFP report has many scratching their heads. When Canada can create twice the number of jobs than its much bigger cousin we could be in big trouble. A Trichet ?balanced inflation? statement cou..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-07 13:17
Taggar: bull, inflation, market, report

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Currency Trading


"Greenback mixed in slow currency market tradeThe U.S. dollar is mixed in currency trading on the FX market as slow trade is the story of the day today. Indeed, the greenback is down against the U.K. p..."

Is the Euro Headed Back Toward 1.34?


"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro forex trading forecast is once again looking at losses. With many forex traders still believing that the euro is overbought, it is little surprise that the 17-natio..."

Times Are a Changing


"Context is very important in foreign exchange trading.  The December U.S. jobs report released on January 7 and today’s January labor market report both surprised markets in pretty much the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-04 22:22
Taggar: dollar, employment, foreign exchange, market, rate, report, trading

EUR/USD Falls as US Unemployment Rate Drops


"EUR/USD extended its losses as the European Central Bank kept its main interest rates unchanged yesterday and as US unemployment rate dropped. On the other hand, non-farm..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-04 17:36
Taggar: bank, employment, market, rate

Awaiting U.S. Jobs Data, Events in Egypt, and EU Summit Results


"Currencies barely moved overnight, continuing the flat performance in U.S. trading on Thursday.  The dollar is up by 0.2% against the Swiss franc and 0.1% versus sterling, unchanged against the y..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-04 14:29
Taggar: currencies, dollar, kiwi, market, trading

Canadian Dollar Touches High Not Seen for 32 Months


"Loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar rallied in forex trading rather solidly earlier today after the release of employment market data. Reasonably good data out of the U.S. has helped somewha..."

Employment Data Mixed


"Forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is higher in forex trading on the currency market, moving up against the euro. This development comes as employment data is mixed.  Unemp..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-04 12:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

Trichet Says Inflation Risks ?Balanced?


"The euro declined for the second day following European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet’s assessment that the risk of inflation within the Eurozone is “broadly balanced”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-03 16:26
Taggar: bank, currency, inflation, market, rate

Chinese New Year


"Numerous Asian markets were closed today for the Lunar New Year, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Unrest in Egypt appears to be escalating, but Suez Canal traff..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-03 14:42
Taggar: gold, market, oil

Trichet?s Yada Yada to hurt the EURO


"Most of the EUR?s gain this week has come on the back of investors believing that the recent hawkish comments from Trichet warrant a Euro-zone rate hike sooner rather than later. The ECB is expected t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-03 13:00
Taggar: cpi, market, rate

Jobless Claims Fall in the U.S.


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingThe weekly unemployment claims report is out, and it shows that initial claims fell more than expected. The news, which normally would have rallied financial markets..."

Euro Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market today as events come into sharper focus. Equities in Europe as well as in the U.S. are down today. Inves..."

EUR shorts to push the currency higher


"Risk is on. Markets are returning to more normal conditions in which the low-yielding, debt-laden currencies underperform their higher-yielding brethren with the USD returning to being the market̵..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-02 13:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, inflation, market, rate

Violence In Egypt, Volatility Everywhere Else


"Discussing the impact of the Egyptian revolution on markets, commodities and currencies around the world, with Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex; David Riedel, Riedel Research Group; Kevin Ferry, Cronus Fu..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-02 10:05
Taggar: currencies, forex, market

U.K. Pound Gains in Forex Trading


"Sterling higher on improved economic newsThe U.K. pound is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today. Better economic data continues to roll into Britain, and that is supporting the..."

What?s EUR?s relative value?


"Global PMI surveys remain firmly in expansionary territory, with evidence of out performance. The market all week had been looking for an excuse to own Cable, and finally this morning we get it. UK?s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-01 13:16
Taggar: bear, cable, inflation, market, rate

Attention Fellow Canadians ? Stop The Meter On Your Internet Use


"Dear fellow Canadians. I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the recent CRTC decision to allow big telecom companies to force usage-based internet billing (UBB) on Canadians. This decision..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-01 09:21
Taggar: market

Japanese Yen Strength Not as Damaging as Thought


"Exports offset the effect of yen strength on Japanese economyOne of the concerns that Japan's leaders have had in the last few months has been the strength of the yen. Normally, Japan likes the yen to..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading


"Economic data helps euro in forex tradingThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market. Thanks to the latest round of economic data, things are improving in the euro zone. Indeed..."

FXC releases October 2010 volume survey results


"The Foreign Exchange Committee launched its inaugural Survey of North American Foreign Exchange Volume in October 2004 in order to provide the market with frequent information on the size and structur..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-31 18:12
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, market

Investors Watching North African Developments


"Trading today has been calmer than on Friday.  News highlights from Egypt include About 150 feared dead in Egyptian unrest. Foreigners are scrambling to leave the country. A Suez Canal officials..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-31 14:46
Taggar: market, trading

Facebook Credits, another currency to the list?


"Facebook has moved to tighten its grip on the virtual currency market, outlining plans to force all social game developers to use Facebook Credits for payment processing. All social game developers on..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-31 14:00
Taggar: currency, market

Emerging Market Dilemma: Currency Appreciation or Inflation?


"By now, we?re all too familiar with both the so-called currency wars and its underlying cause ? the inexorable appreciation of emerging market currencies. As more and more Central Banks enter the war..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-31 11:33
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, forex, inflation, market

Inflation in the Euro Zone Above Target


"Euro in forex tradingInflation in the euro zone is still above the target set by the European Central Bank. The news is helping the euro today in forex trading on the currency market. Also helping is..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-31 08:34
Taggar: bank, currency, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, rate, trading

Forex Marking Time


"Four weeks into the year, it remains unclear who will be the big currency market winners and losers of 2011 or how this year might shape up differently from the last one.   In 2010, the doll..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-28 20:33
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Market bets a short EUR win today


"The stage is set for a strong dollar performance this morning. When the market overhypes the currency generally disappoints, however, the EUR bears remain optimistic. Consensus seeks an advance GDP es..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-28 13:15
Taggar: bear, currency, dollar, loonie, market, point

Is the Euro Overbought in Forex Trading?


"A euro correction could be comingThe euro is lower against the U.S. dollar today, heading down as news about an accelerating U.S. economic recovery is compared to continued sovereign debt issues in Eu..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-28 12:29
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, fx street, market, point, trading

U.S. Dollar Gains in Forex Trading


"Better economic outlook helps greenback in currency tradingInteresting things are happening with the U.S. dollar right now in forex trading. Greenback is gaining in currency trading on the FX market a..."

Ikon Global Markets sues CFTC for fining it for implementing the anti-hedging rule!


"The folks at Law360 have done a good work by uncovering this story. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get ahold of the court documents myself so I’ll bring a short excerpt from Law360′s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-28 09:37
Taggar: market

Next Week


"Central banks in Australia, Euroland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Indonesia and Mexico hold interest rate policy meetings in the week to February 4.  The ECB monthly Bulletin and Australian quar..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-28 00:35
Taggar: bank, bull, market, rate

EUR/USD Rises for Another Day as US Economy Underperforms


"EUR/USD continues to rise as the US economy underperforms, while the outlook for the European economy improves. Durable goods orders and initial jobless claims showe..."

US forex brokers profitability report Q4 2010 final


"I’ve finally put my hands on FXDD and Advanced Market’s numbers and can now post the full and complete report (only thing still lacking is number of FXDD’s accounts in Q3 but that do..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-27 11:01
Taggar: fxdd, market, report

Euro Strengthens, Even as Concerns about Sovereign Debt Persist


"Euro higher in forex trading as talk at Davos looks at problemsThe World Economic Forum is going on in Davos, and many key players are still concerned about what is happening in the euro zone. Indeed..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-27 09:14
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Japanese Yen Drops in Currency Trading on Credit Downgrade


"Is this a warning to the U.S.?S&P, the credit rating agency, cut Japan's rating from AA to AA-, and that is causing ripples throughout the financial markets. As a result of the cut, the Japanese y..."

Forex: Tracking Central Bank Rate Hike Expectations


"Wondering when a central bank is set to raise interest rates? Here’s what the market pricing in for each of the major central banks. As you can see, a full 25bp of tightening has not been pric..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-27 00:58
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

New York Traders Expo - Forex Trading Seminar


"I will be giving a forex trading seminar on currency strength/weakness pairing at the Traders Expo New York, Feb. 22. It will be an information-packed session where you will learn one of the highest-..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 22:50
Taggar: currency, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

An Essentially Unchanged Statement


"Even fewer changes were made to the January FOMC statement than had been introduced to the prior statement of December 14th.  A modest upgrade had seemed plausible in the characterization of econ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 21:47
Taggar: employment, market

Comparing the FOMC Statements - Jan 2011


"Curious about the changes in the FOMC statement? I did the work for you and highlighted the ONLY things that changed from December and whether it constituted an upgrade or downgrade FOMC Statement D..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 21:41
Taggar: market

Canadian Dollar Gains on Commodity Increases


"The Canadian dollar gained 0.3 percent rising to 99.55 cents per US dollar at 8:24am in New York this morning. An increase in commodity prices helped reverse the Canadian dollar’s three-day losi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 16:26
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange, market, rate

Spotlight on Fed and Other Central Banks


"The Federal Open Market Committee meets today for the first of eight scheduled dates in 2011.  A statement at 19:15 GMT is not expected to modify policy. Minutes from the Bank of England’s..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 13:36
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

Euro Pulls Back After Breaking Through 1.3700


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro pulled back in forex trading on the currency market after breaking through the 1.3700 level. The euro moved higher just after the news that U.S. home sales improved in De..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 13:20
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, home sales, market, trading

Waiting for the Fed Statement: Doves vs. Hawks


"U.S. dollar slightly higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is slightly higher in forex trading on the currency market as hopes of an improving economy boost U.S. assets. The U.S. stock market is high..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 13:03
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

eToro Completes $8.3 Million funding, launches Market Leaders program


"Now that’s a warchest! Interesting to note is that when Currensee raised its own warchest about a year ago the funding round too immediately preceded an announcement about the launch of the Trad..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-26 08:37
Taggar: announcement, etoro, market

Rover North Forex System ? New Manual Trading System


"Greetings traders! It looks like the forex trading systems marketer – Mark McRae – is up to something new. He is going to be releasing a new manual trading system that won his latest Sure..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-25 17:32
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading, trading system

Risk Appetite Gone on the Forex Market


"Euro, pound lower against the U.S. dollarRisk appetite is all but gone on the forex market today. Forex traders are a bit cautious as concerns about various economies comes into play. They are waiting..."

EUR Neutrals trump the Bears


"Trichet?s tough talk on inflation over the weekend pushed the EUR to a two-month high. Ireland?s political turmoil highlights the uncertainties facing the debt laden PIIGS and to the Euro-zone directl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-24 13:16
Taggar: bear, dollar, inflation, market, oil

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"Ireland, sovereign debt weigh on euro in forex tradingEvents continue to put pressure on the euro in forex trading on the currency market. Worries about what is happening in the euro zone are sending..."

Is the U.S. Economy Ready to Pick Up?


"Companies say they are ready to hire moreThe hiring outlook for the coming few months has reached a high not seen for 12 years, and this is providing some encouragement that the U.S. economy is ready..."

Euro Off to Good Start This Year


"A firmer euro is arguably the most significant currency market story of this young year.  The euro had gained 5.2% against the dollar at today’s high from its low two weeks ago.  The h..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-21 20:22
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Sterling Resumes Gains Against U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound higher in forex tradingThe sterling is once again gaining against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound is heading higher in forex trading after dipping below..."

Euro Reaches Two-Month High on Improved Economic Outlook for Germany


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe euro is gaining ground in forex trading on the currency market this morning as risk appetite makes an appearance. Part of what is providing support for the euro is an i..."

Aussie May Have Peaked in 2010


"When offering forecasts for 2011, I feel like I can just take the stock phrase “______ is due for a correction” and apply it to one of any number of currencies. But let’s face it: 20..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-21 05:42
Taggar: currencies, market

China Faces Inflation Dilemma


"On the very last day of 2010, Zhou Xiachuan, Governor of the People?s Bank of China, said that the Bank?s number one priority for 2011 is the stabilization of food prices. It is hard to argue against..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-20 17:18
Taggar: bank, market

BNN Video: China, EUR, CAD


"I was on the Business News Network bright and early this morning talking about the Chinese data, its implications on the market, the Hu-Obama Summit, euro, CAD and other forex related things. Click o..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-20 16:35
Taggar: forex, market

EUR short is a pain


"Stronger growth and softer inflation numbers can be a positive combination. So far, the market seems to be focusing on China?s surprising 4th Q GDP release (+9.8%, y/y), rather than the retreating hea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-20 13:17
Taggar: cpi, inflation, market

Emerging Market Currencies Struggle in Forex Trading


"Emerging markets retreat on currency marketEmerging market currencies are struggling today in forex trading. Indeed, emerging markets in general are finding difficulties right now. A lot of it has to..."

Euro Falls in Forex Trading


"Euro lower against the U.S. dollarThe euro is falling in forex trading on the currency market today. Euro is down against the U.S. dollar as the greenback gets a boost from jobless data. The news is a..."

Australian Dollar Continues Strength in Currency Trading


"Does the forex trading forecast mean more parity for the Aussie and the U.S. dollar?After seeing some weakness toward the end of last week, the Australian dollar is recovering nicely in currency tradi..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Sovereign debt fears set aside for the momentFor the moment, fears about sovereign debt in the euro zone have been set aside and the euro is gaining in forex trading. Indeed, the U.S. dollar is lower..."

What?s Your Dollar Really Worth?


"By Sean Hyman, editor, Currency Cross Trader As you guys know, I?m a trader. I eat, sleep and breathe the $4 trillion Forex market on any given day. But that?s just my day job. The other half of my l..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-19 08:29
Taggar: currency, forex, forex market, market

Diving into my Career and the Little Book


"I was on the Money Answers show with Jordan Goodman talking about my career, the FX market and the Little Book of Currency Trading. Jordan and I discuss each chapter of the book so it is definitely w..."

Stocks Up and Dollar Down


"With the U.S. market reopening after a three-day holiday weekend, the dollar lost 1.0% against the euro, 0.7% against sterling, 0.6% versus the Swiss franc, 0.5% relative to the Australian dollar, 0.3..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-18 14:14
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market

Dow Jones to launch DJ FX Trader


"Dow Jones & Company is combining news and technology resources to deliver an important new information product to foreign exchange market participants. Marshalling the global editorial resources o..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-18 10:49
Taggar: financial, foreign exchange, market

Sterling Gets Boost in Forex Trading from Inflation


"U.K. pound gains against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingSterling is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market as inflation provides a boost. Indeed, inflation in the U.K. is providing..."

Euro Weaker on Debt Concerns


"Investors abandoned the euro after five days of gains and ahead of a European finance ministers meeting set for later today. European Union Economic and Monetary Commissioner Olli Rehn said officials..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-17 16:17
Taggar: bank, finance, market, rate

You up on this Forex ?flaw??


"Check this out. While researching new ways to save time trading Forex (without sacrificing pips), this trader kind of stumbled upon 2 ‘discoveries’ that may surprise you. The first one ha..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-17 08:10
Taggar: forex, forex trade, market, trading

US forex brokers account profitability comparison Q4 2010


"This is the second US forex brokers account profitability report after the first ever report I published back in October 2010. This time the report is more full and includes the numbers of FXDD for th..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-17 06:12
Taggar: brokers, forex, fxdd, market, profit, report

Fed Paper: Power of Technical Analysis in Forex is Declining


"Being a practitioner of fundamental analysis, you could say that I’m always on the lookout for hard evidence that fundamental analysis is superior to technical analysis. Thus, I was delighted to..."

Next Week


"U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King’s birthday.  Central bank interest rate meetings will be held next week in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Poland and Turkey. The Bank of Canad..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-14 23:54
Taggar: bank, bull, market, rate, report

EURO Surge no Game Changer


"Being a bear, the squeeze on Euro shorts has been painful and very expensive. Little has justified holding a short position over the last two-trading session. Periphery bond issues went off without a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-14 13:07
Taggar: bear, market, short position, trading

Chinese Efforts Slow Euro in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar gains the upper hand in currency tradingChinese efforts to slow its economic growth are affecting the euro in forex trading on the currency market. The euro has been doing quite well this..."

US Jobless Claims Increases, EUR/USD Advances


"EUR/USD continued its rally today on optimism about the auctions of the European debt. It looks like demand for bonds of the indebted nations of the Europe..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-13 15:51
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Gains in Currency Trading


"Euro recovering from recent lossesThe euro tanked last week in forex trading, but most of those losses are being overcome this week. EUR/USD is gaining in currency trading on the FX market right. A gr..."

Merkel Pledges ?Whatever Necessary? to Protect Portugal


"Markets were buoyed this morning on news that European governments were prepared to provide a package of incentives to help ease the financial crisis threatening to take down yet another European coun..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-12 15:54
Taggar: financial, market

Buy that Rumor Sell the EUR


"It?s only now that Euro officials recognize the need to forge a ?comprehensive? plan to contain the sovereign debt crisis? There is chatter about increasing the 440b European Financial Stability Facil..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-12 13:17
Taggar: finance, financial, market

Aussie Makes Gains in Currency Trading


"Forex trading forecast for the Australian dollarThe Aussie is making headway in currency trading on the FX market today. The last few days have been difficult for the Australian dollar, due to concern..."

Euro Finds Strength in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is finding strength in forex trading on the currency market today as developments in Europe help lend some strength. The multi-nation currency is heading higher..."

Buy or Bye PIIGS Paper?


"The ECB has been aggressive in buying bonds issued by high debt periphery governments in the secondary market this week, amid growing worries about a debt crisis spreading. The rally call has been mad..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-11 13:14
Taggar: bull, currency, finance, market, spread

U.S. Dollar Softens in Currency Trading


"Greenback down against the euro in forex tradingU.S. dollar is softer in currency trading on the FX market as news out of Europe shows improvement. Indeed, the euro zone is getting some help as Asia c..."

China Continues to Build Its Forex Reserves


"Accumulation driven by speculative inflowsChina continues to build its forex reserves at a rather rapid rate. Indeed, China appears bent on increasing its holdings -- in spite of the country's declini..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-11 08:46
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, fx street, market, rate, trading

Portugal: The Third Domino to Fall


"What does this mean for the euro? Any rally should be seen as an opportunity to sell at a higher level. The big story in the financial market today is Portugal - the next domino expected to fall. A..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 18:24
Taggar: financial, market

Stocks Sharply Lower in Asia and Europe


"The fear of tighter monetary policies to curb inflation depressed Asia equities.  Share prices fell by 4.2% in Indonesia, 2.4% in India, 1.9% in China, 2.1% in The Philippines, 1.8% in Thailand..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 14:29
Taggar: inflation, market, share

No Irish luck for Portugal


"With employment reports out of the way, like homing pigeons, Capital Markets return to the issue of Euro-peripheral supply. Portugal, Spain and Italy are due to issue bonds later this week. Their abil..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 13:08
Taggar: employment, financial, market, report

Risk Appetite Reduced in Currency Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketRisk appetite has all but disappeared right now in currency trading on the FX market. While the euro is heading higher right now, this state of affairs in not expected..."

Euro Forex Trading Forecast Looks Volatile


"Euro in forex tradingOver the next few months, the euro is expected to see some chopping trading on the currency market. Indeed, the euro forex trading forecast calls for a great deal of volatility mo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 08:25
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Forex Trading Forecast Looks Volatile


"Euro in forex tradingOver the next few months, the euro is expected to see some chopping trading on the currency market. Indeed, the euro forex trading forecast calls for a great deal of volatility mo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 08:24
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Forex Trading Forecast Looks Volatile


"Euro in forex tradingOver the next few months, the euro is expected to see some chopping trading on the currency market. Indeed, the euro forex trading forecast calls for a great deal of volatility mo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-10 08:24
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Spotted: Little Book of Currency Trading


"Hanging out next to Gary Shilling at the Barnes & Nobles Union Square. The Little Book of Currency Trading is the perfect introduction to the forex market for investors looking to get a taste of..."

China Faces Inflation Test in 2011


"On the very last day of 2010, Zhou Xiachuan, Governor of the People?s Bank of China, said that the Bank?s number one priority for 2011 is the stabilization of food prices. It is hard to argue against..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 21:23
Taggar: bank, market

A New Year but the Same Lingering Questions


"Because of strong seasonal distortions, the weeks on either side of New Year’s Day are a difficult time to get an accurate pulse of currency market sentiment.  Against European currencies..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 21:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market, rate

U.S. and Canadian Labor Market Trends Compared


"Employment Growth:  Canadian jobs increased 22.0K in December, the same percentage rise as a 167K increase of the U.S. workforce.  U.S. non-farm payroll employment climbed 103K, less than ha..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 17:32
Taggar: employment, employment growth, market

Alpari launches advisory desk for SMEs in India


"If not mistaken this is exactly how Oanda got their foothold so strong in this market so it’s an interesting way to penetrate the highly attractive yet difficult (regulatory-wise) market. I̵..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 15:59
Taggar: market, rate

Expected NFP fallout


"The risk this morning is being too optimistic. The market is geared for a strong employment report with consensus of +150k and an unemployment rate of +9.7%. Anything close to expectations or softer w..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 13:01
Taggar: currencies, employment, market, rate, report

Will the Bank of England Raise Interest Rates?


"Sterling higher in currency tradingInflation continues in Britain, and that means that the Bank of England may be interested in raising rates at their next meeting. Inflation has been above target for..."

Ben Bernanke Dovish on U.S. Economic Recovery


"U.S. dollar gains against euro in forex tradingBen Bernanke has once again dampened hopes of a fast economic recovery. His most recent assessment of the economy is that things are likely to continue a..."

ZuluTrade New Features for 2011


"Greetings there! My favorite forex trading signals market place provider – ZuluTrade – just sent me an e-mail letting me know that they’ve made some improvements to their website an..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-07 07:37
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading, zulutrade

Confusion of More Divergent Economic Statistics


"The dollar is generally firm, supported by yesterday’s ADP employment report, higher market interest rates, European economic divergence, and lingering euro area peripheral debt concerns. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-06 14:29
Taggar: dollar, employment, market, rate, report

Still No EURO Buyers


"This EUR consolidation will not last that long. Once the market has gotten this weeks employment data out of the way, Capital Markets will be expected to refocus their energy on the Euro-periphery str..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-06 13:20
Taggar: bear, employment, market

U.S. Dollar Gains Against Major Currencies


"Greenback higher inc currency tradingGlobal equities are on the rise -- and so is the U.S. dollar. This strange pairing is happening because, for now, investors are interested in U.S. assets. The U.S..."

Sterling Lower in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound forex trading forecastSterling is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, struggling as economic news shows that things in Britain are not recovering as much as expected. The late..."

Portugal provides the excuse to short EUR


"The FOMC minutes reveled that the Fed was more optimistic in its view of US economic growth, but has no plans to raise interest rates or normalize policy at an aggressive pace soon as the FOMC committ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-05 13:09
Taggar: market, point, rate

U.S. Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading


"Greenback higher against major currenciesThe U.S. dollar got a boost in forex trading on the currency market this morning after the latest ADP jobs report came out. News that private sector employment..."

Emerging Market Currencies in 2011


"Emerging market assets/currencies registered some unbelievable gains in 2010 as the global economy emerged from recession and investor risk appetite picked up. In the last few months, however, emergin..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-05 07:55
Taggar: currencies, currency, economy, market

Investors Enter 2011 With Fresh Optimism


"Japan, Australia, and Britain reopened after New Year holidays, bringing markets close to normal volume.  The data calendar is light today, however.  New Zealand was a rare market to remain..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-04 14:16
Taggar: market

EURO shorts lose their mojo


"We are back and already the weak EUR shorts resolve is being tested in the O/N session. With little data of significance in the US this morning, one should expect the market to sit on its hands until..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-04 13:08
Taggar: market, rate, trading

U.S. Dollar Drops in Currency Trading


"Greenback down against euro, sterling in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is losing ground in currency trading on the FX market as economic news improves. As signs of economic improvement show themselv..."

Japanese Yen Falls in Forex Trading


"Yen down as economic outlook improvesThe Japanese yen is falling in forex trading on the currency market today as signs that the outlook for the global economy are becoming more evident. The yen is no..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-04 08:53
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

New Year?s Trading Resolutions


"Here are my three New Year’s Trading Resolutions for 2011, posted recently on FXstreet.com: http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/2011-resolutions/2010/12/29/07/ . James Chen, CTA..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-03 22:26
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, forex market, fxstreet, market, rate, trading

Estonia becomes 17th member of the euro zone


"Estonia has become the 17th member of the eurozone – the first ex-Soviet state to adopt the EU single currency. The changeover from the kroon to the euro started at midnight (2200 GMT) in the sm..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-03 13:26
Taggar: currency, market, point

Aussie Continues to Look Higher in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar starts 2011 higher in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is higher in forex trading on the currency market, moving up as signs of global economic recovery become more evident. There..."

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"Funding concerns send the euro lower in currency tradingAfter seeing some gains at the end of 2010, the euro is dropping in forex trading to start the new year. Funding worries have pulled the euro lo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-03 07:56
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Euro: Which Investors Know Best?


"As the WSJ recently pointed out, there is a bizarre disconnect between equities and currency markets regarding the Euro. On the one hand, the Euro was the world?s worst performing major currency in 20..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-02 07:45
Taggar: bull, currency, market, point

Closing the Books on Another Year


"The dollar is modestly lower in thin yearend trading, with overnight losses of 0.7% against the kiwi, 0.6% relative to the euro, 0.4% against sterling, 0.2% against the yen, yuan and Canadian dollar..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-31 14:15
Taggar: currencies, dollar, kiwi, market, trading

Happy New Year from GFT Forex!


"Wishing you a prosperous New YearIt's been an interesting year. The forex market has been quite volatile, with sometimes big changes. We have seen ups and downs for the U.S. dollar (it is currently do..."

Brazilian Real Supported By Fundamentals, but Obstacles Remain


"Despite all of the talk of currency war (a term first introduced by Brazili?s Finance Minister) and volatility in forex markets, the Brazilian Real is on pace to finish 2010 only slightly higher from..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-31 04:31
Taggar: bank, currency, finance, forex, forex market, market

Next Week


"No holiday is more widely celebrated around the world than New Year’s Day.  British, Australian and Japanese markets will remain closed on Monday, and New Zealand’s observance will ex..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-30 20:29
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Swissy Ending a Strong Year on a Strong Note


"Most markets will be shut tomorrow in observance of the new year. The dollar lost another 0.7% against the Swiss franc and set a new record high of CHF 0.9372.  The franc is 19.1% stronger than i..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-30 14:37
Taggar: dollar, market

Canadian Dollar Gains Against the U.S. Dollar


"Loonie expected to see further gains in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is gaining against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. Loonie has been showing strength in currency..."

Euro Strengthens in Forex Trading


"Euro overcoming some strugglesThe euro is strengthening against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Helped along by a global economic recovery that seems to be speeding up (..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-30 08:10
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, retail sales, trading

A EURO trader?s Christmas


"T?is the season where analysts struggle to vindicate market movements. In reality, technical and fundamental reasons can be thrown out with the bath water when it comes to deciphering the justificatio..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-29 13:01
Taggar: currency, market, trading

Swiss Franc Surges to Record High(s)


"In the last two weeks, the Swiss Franc rose to record highs against not one, but two major currencies: the US Dollar and the Euro. The Franc is now entrenched well above parity against the former, and..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-29 09:20
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"Forex trading forecast for the euro Euro is resuming its struggles in forex trading on the currency market today. After seeing some slight gains yesterday as the U.S. dollar moved a bit lower, euro is..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-29 08:38
Taggar: currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Forex social network ? not just a buzzword anymore


"Forex social networks which were first introduced to us by the likes of Currensee back in 2009 no longer just have the cool factor alone, they?re actually something useful and business worthy. The for..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-28 14:27
Taggar: forex, market

EUR crapshoot


"The Chinese rate hike has been brushed aside by the lightly staffed trading desks. It was expected and mostly priced into the market. A logical reaction would have been a stampede towards safety asset..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-28 13:06
Taggar: market, rate, trading

U.S. Dollar Drifts Lower in Forex Trading


"Uncertainty and thin trading keep greenback rangebound in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is drifting lower in forex trading on the currency market. Greenback is moving lower as forex traders consider..."

Trading Block


"Insight on the markets, economy and commodities, with Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-28 08:47
Taggar: economy, forex, market

Chinese Rate Hike on Christmas Day


"The People’s Bank of China implemented a second rate increase, lifing its key lending rate to 5.81% from 5.56% and 5.31% at the beginning of 4Q10.  The central bank deposit rate is now 2.75%, up..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-27 16:55
Taggar: bank, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Down Against the Yen in Currency Trading


"Chinese interest rate hike prompts safe haven interestThe U.S. dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market against the Japanese yen. A lot of that has to do with the fact that China has hiked..."

Merry Christmas from GFT!


"Best holiday wishes to forex tradersTrading is rather thin today, thanks to the holiday. The U.S. dollar is flat today, with most currency market moves rangebound.  The U.S. stock market is close..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-24 10:03
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

ActForex launches ActDroid ? an Android mobile phone application


"by Oz Golan, Tradency. ActForex has just announced the launch of ActDroid, a mobile trading solution for Android-supported Smartphones. The application enables live and demo users to place a trade via..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-24 09:55
Taggar: forex, market, point, trading

Can Santa Claus Help the euro?


"In the stock market, there is a phenomenon known as the Santa Claus rally. According to Jeff Hirsch, the founder of the Stock Trader?s Almanac, stocks tend to rally in the week between Christmas and..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-23 23:32
Taggar: currencies, market

China Pledges Eurozone Support


"A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said that China will help eurozone countries “overcome” the debt crisis saying that the eurozone will become a “major market”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-23 15:47
Taggar: foreign exchange, investment, market

MRC India launches currency trading platform on NSE


"India is an increasingly popular market with Forex brokers – Alpari and XTB are one of the most active there – and it seems that local players want a cut of the action as well. Officially..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-23 15:27
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

All Quiet Except in Korea


"The dollar has lost 0.7% against the yen and 0.5% versus the Australian and New Zealand dollars but is otherwise very steady with no change against the euro, yuan, and Canadian dollar, a 0.1% uptick a..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-23 13:16
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"Euro down against U.S. dollar, Japanese yenThe euro continues to struggle a great deal in forex trading on the currency market, due mostly to sovereign debt worries. The U.S. dollar is gaining in curr..."

Where Does the U.S. Dollar Go from Here?


"U.S. dollar in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is mostly higher today in currency trading on the FX market. Gains against other major currencies are being made as forex traders consider the latest eco..."

Next Week


"This is only the sixth time since the dollar floated in 1973 when Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Saturday.  That’s the most disruptive of configurations, because some coun..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-22 22:16
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Euro Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD heads lower on the currency marketThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market, losing gains won earlier. For now, the U.S. dollar is gaining as reasonably good economic d..."

Sterling Looks for support in Forex Trading


"U.K. pound struggles in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is struggling in currency trading on the FX market today, looking for some sort of support against the U.S. dollar. However, it is unlikely to fi..."

EURO-three strikes your out


"With Moody?s promoting contagion fears by constantly credit threatening, has the EUR eyeing new-lows. It will be easily achieved in this illiquid, disinterested market, that’s focused on the wea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-21 13:12
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Softens a Bit in Currency Trading


"Greenback a little weaker in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is softening in currency trading on the FX market, after seeing some gains yesterday on risk aversion. Today, though, forex traders are feelin..."

Euro Gains in Spite of Portugal Downgrade Possibility


"China helps euro maintain in forex tradingThe euro is still gaining in forex trading on the currency market -- even though Moody's has threatened to downgrade Portugal's debt rating. Yesterday, the eu..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-21 08:46
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

The Best Currencies to Own When Oil Blows Through $100 a Barrel Next Year


"By Sean Hyman, editor, Currency Cross Trader I can?t tell you how many times colleagues in the industry have called me an ?idiot? for correctly predicting what?s coming next in the markets. Take oil..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-21 07:33
Taggar: currency, forex, market, oil

IPOs Raise Questions about the Future of Retail Forex


"It has been said before, but now I think it’s official: retail forex has entered the mainstream. In the month of December, two retail forex brokerages – Forex Capital Markets (FXCM) and Ga..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-21 01:38
Taggar: forex, market

Multi-Decade Bull Market in Fixed Income Securities


"As 2010 draws near its end, many analysts are proclaiming the end of a multi-decade bull market in fixed-income securities.  The power of that bull market is can be seen in the table below, which..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-20 22:56
Taggar: bull, market

Spain in Need of Reform: OECD


"The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that even though Spain is turning the corner on the long-lasting recession, it needs to drastically cut spending and overhaul lab..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-20 16:26
Taggar: economy, employment, market

Forex Regulation ? Your Opinion


"In the light of the recent regulatory actions by CFTC (mandatory FIFO order processing and the leverage limit of 1:50 for the major currency pairs), I..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-20 15:12
Taggar: currency, currency pair, leverage, market, point

Treasuries Higher As Investors Look for Save Havens


"U.S. dollar mixed in forex tradingU.S. Treasuries are higher today as demand increases. With concerns about the state of affairs between North Korea and South Korea, as well as worries about what is h..."

Next Week


"The week before Christmas has generally less activity than the week after.  Many markets, including the United States, will be shut Friday.  Britain is closed the following Monday and Tuesda..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-17 22:54
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Sterling Drops in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound affected by Ireland downgradeThe sterling has been negatively affected in currency trading on the FX market today as Moody's has downgraded Ireland. The euro saw a brief hiccup as the downg..."

Reserve Bank of India Sends a Mixed Message


"The Reserve Bank of India left its policy interest rates unchanged but announced measures to release some primary liquidity in the money market system to alleviate some strains caused by rupee appreci..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-16 18:18
Taggar: bank, market, rate

US Jobless Claims Fall by 3,000


"Applications for new unemployment claims fell by 3,000 last week to a total of 420,000. This was slightly better than forecast but the number of people receiving unemployment insurance and extended be..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-16 16:06
Taggar: employment, market, rate

EURO Buyers and Sellers beware


"It?s the beginning of the silly season where liquidity concerns cramp your style and the obvious becomes irrational. Buyers and sellers beware. A strong Spanish auction this morning has been unable to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-16 13:08
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Mostly Lower in Currency Trading; Moody's Warns of Possible Downgrade


"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is mostly lower in currency trading on the FX market today, heading down as the situation continues to change with financial markets. The dollar is down..."

Japanese Yen Down on Risk Aversion


"It seems the gods of the forex market read my previous post on the Japanese Yen, in which I puzzled over the currency’s appreciation in the face of contradictory economic and financial factors..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-15 17:09
Taggar: currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex market, market

Fed Set to Go Ahead with QEII


"Despite recent signals that the US economy is gaining in strength, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said it will continue to follow through on plans to inject another $600 billion into the eco..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-15 16:04
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Royal Bank Says Canada?s Economy to Gain in 2011


"Analysts with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) predict that the Canadian economy will accelerate at a slightly faster rate in 2011 once the present slow down passes. Growth slowed in the third quarter o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-15 16:00
Taggar: bank, economy, investment, market, rate, report

Moody?s plays the Grinch, Dollar rally limited


"We might downgrade, we might not downgrade. Moody?s stating that they are considering downgrading Spanish Government debt further is just another example of irresponsible credit management reporting..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-15 13:04
Taggar: announcement, dollar, market, rate, report

Risk Currencies Retreat in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar higher across the boardThe U.S. dollar is higher across the board in currency trading on the FX market. A number of factors are combining today to send the U.S. dollar higher as risk curre..."

How Long Can Treasury Yields Support the U.S. Dollar?


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastRight now, U.S. Treasury yields are once again supporting the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. All sorts of issues are contributing to the rise of..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-15 08:06
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Dollar Down Ahead of FOMC Statement


"The dollar overnight lost 0.8% against the Swiss franc, 0.7% versus the Australian dollar, 0.6% against the yen and euro, 0.3% relative to the Canadian and New Zealand dollars and 0.1% vis-a-vis the y..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-14 14:28
Taggar: dollar, market

EUR shorts will be squeezed


"It?s a market given that helicopter Ben will not announce any new policy measures this afternoon. Mind you, we should never say never in a vulnerable environment. Today’s FOMC decision is likely..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-14 13:14
Taggar: market, retail sales

Economic Data Does Little for the U.S. Dollar


"Greenback lower in currency tradingThere is expected to be a great deal of economic data today, but it is not likely to help the U.S. dollar much in forex trading on the currency market. Instead, the..."

U.S. Puts Pressure on China


"U.S. dollar lower in currency trading todayThe U.S. is once again putting pressure on China to ease its practices with regard to trade and the economy. The U.S. wants China to allow more foreign compa..."

Reasons Behind $4 Trillion Daily Forex Turnover


"Michael R. King from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Dagfinn Rime from the Central Bank of Norway (CBN) have published an interesting article about the&#..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-13 19:57
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, forex trade, market

Derail the Dollar for the rest of December


"There are a couple of events this week that may be expected to derail the dollar. On Wednesday, the market could be exposed to a soft US CPI headline and a new record low in core-CPI. Tomorrow, we sho..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-13 13:05
Taggar: cpi, dollar, market

Sterling Lower in Currency Trading


"Economic data sends U.K. pound lower in forex tradingThe sterling is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market, affected by economic data reported in Britain. With housing prices lower, and c..."

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks a cautious return of risk appetite. High beta currencies (except the pound) are gettin..."

Chinese inflation at 28-month high


"Inflation in China has risen to a 28-month high, sparking warnings of new interest rate rises. The inflation rate, measured by the consumer price index, rose 5.1% year-on-year in November, an increase..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-11 13:23
Taggar: inflation, market, price index, rate, report

?Tis the Season


"The approach of calendar yearend tends to be a time of reflection on where markets have been and what perhaps lies ahead.  Seven themes will converge on the currency markets in what will be the l..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-10 20:42
Taggar: bear, currency, market

China Hikes Focus again on US Yields


"China again has taken the easier option this morning ahead of its inflation numbers tomorrow. They raised Bank?s required reserve ration by 50bp (18.5%) instead of hiking interest rates. This will cer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-10 12:48
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, rate

Aussie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Risk currencies get a bit of a boost on the FX marketThe Aussie is headed higher in forex trading on the currency market today, getting a boost from the news that China is requiring an increase in res..."

Russian Ruble Undervalued According to Central Bank


"In the midst of the currency war controversy, there is one emerging market country that continues to insist that its currency is undervalued: Russia. While being a member of the illustrious group of B..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-09 23:09
Taggar: currency, market

Yield for a Stronger Dollar


"How do US 10-year notes back up to 3.27% after last weeks NFP number? Even Moody?s comments on the US Tax cuts and their concerns on the long term US rating outlook not being addressed seems to have b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-09 13:17
Taggar: market

Big Banks plan new FX trading venue ? Pure FX


"According to Wall Street Journal the most powerful banks in the currency-trading business, moving to reclaim lost business, are preparing a banks-only dealing system that could shake up the market, se..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-09 09:00
Taggar: bank, currency, market, trading

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"16-nation currency focus of concerns from forex tradersThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market today. The euro is down against the U.S. dollar, as the greenback makes a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-09 08:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, finance, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, pound, trading

U.S. Treasury Yields Support the U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar has been seeing improvement over the last couple of days, supported mainly by rising Treasury bond yields. Indeed, the U.S. is seeing a surge in bo..."

How Long Can the U.S. Dollar Rally Last?


"Forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is experiencing strength again in currency trading on the FX market, heading higher against the euro, yen and Aussie. Indeed, the U.S. dollar..."

Risk Aversion (Still) Positive for USD


"As one strategist recently put it, we seem to be witnessing Deja Vu in the forex markets. The US Dollar in general, and the USD/EUR currency pair in particular, are behaving exactly the same as one ye..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-07 16:33
Taggar: currency, currency pair, dollar, forex, forex market, market, rate

BoC Keeps Its Benchmark Interest Rate at 1%


"The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-07 16:07
Taggar: bank, market, rate

NFA bars Robert Gray of Forex Liquidity LLC from membership for 10 years


"I advise everyone to spend 5 minutes reading the short document embedded below – it’s a prime example of what kind of people we sometime have to deal with in this market. December 6, Chica..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-07 11:46
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Gains in Currency Trading


"Sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market, part of today's risk rally. But the sterling has its own good news to add to the risk-friendly news out..."

Risk Rally Underway in Forex Trading


"High beta currencies rally on the FX marketA risk rally is underway in forex trading on the currency market. High beta currencies are moving higher on the FX market right on news from around the world..."

Kathy?s Vacation Pictures


"I’m back from the cruise, ready for some action in the markets. Here are some of my vacation pictures =) "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-06 18:10
Taggar: market

Time Zone Difference in Forex


"When trading in the Forex market it’s very important to understand the time zones correctly and to be able to calculate the difference between your time z..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-06 15:46
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, metatrader, trading

PD is a Short Seller of the EUR


"Political diversity is a short seller of the EUR. Trichet can continue buying Portuguese and Irish bonds and prevent contagion, however the ECB?s actions will not save the Euro-zone alone. Capital Mar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-06 13:10
Taggar: inflation, market

U.S. Dollar Gains After Bernanke Interview


"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher in currency trading on the FX market, gaining against major currencies. The U.S. dollar got a bit of a boost on Ben Bernanke's comments about the ec..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is heading lower, thanks to uncertainty about the outcome of a meeting being held by European finance ministers. The stability of the euro zone is in question, a..."

Volumes in Japan decrease 35% on average from July to August


"by Oz Golan, Tradency. Japanese Brokers have recently reported a significant decrease of 35% on average for their monthly trading volumes between July and August. This was probably caused by the launc..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-05 17:26
Taggar: brokers, leverage, market, report, trading

Book Review: Technical Analysis of the Currency Market (Boris Schlossberg)


"One could call Technical Analysis of the Currency Market by Boris Schlossberg a pure technical analysis book, but it wouldn’t be a completely correct definition. The..."

Euro-Watchers Pull About-Face


"Only last month, the Euro was on top of the forex markets. Especially relative to its “G4″ competitors (Dollar, Yen, Pound) – all of which are plagued by economic uncertainty and loo..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-04 18:21
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market, pound

It?s Complicated


"Currency market dynamics have become more complicated and less predictable turning into the homestretch of 2010.  Discerning trend in December will not become any easier because December is a qui..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 22:25
Taggar: currency, investment, market, trading

U.S. and Canadian Labor Markets in November


"The U.S. Department of Labor monthly jobs report threw cold water on market optimism that had been building for more than a month.  Whisper numbers were looking for jobs to climb by 200K or more..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 19:14
Taggar: market, report

FXCM CEO Drew Niv?s interview on CNBC


"If anything this ‘interview’ shows how ignorant the general public and even the market commentators about the online retail fx industry…"

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 13:05
Taggar: market

Buy Bye EURO


"Capital Markets expected the ECB to give us ?shock and awe? with QE during the press conference yesterday. Oh please. We are generally in shock with most of their decisions and yesterday they did not..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 13:03
Taggar: market, point

NFA announces publication of educational guide for retail forex traders


"It’s unusual of me to flatter US forex regulators but when it’s due it’s due. The NFA have made an exceptional job and wrote an extensive report for retail forex traders about the ma..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 12:41
Taggar: forex, forex trade, market, report

Canadian Dollar Loses Momentum in Currency Trading


"Loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is losing momentum in currency trading on the FX market today, heading lower as jobs data disappoints. Indeed, the Canadian economy did not as many jobs as e..."

Can the Euro Maintain its Gains?


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro got a little bit of a boost earlier today, thanks to recent announcements by the ECB's Jean-Claude Trichet. Additionally, German growth helped out as well. However, there..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-03 09:01
Taggar: announcement, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

Exposed to ECB disappointment risk


"Trying to keep up with this hot money movement is exhausting. US ten?s have backed up 25bp, global equities have rallied 3% and EUR two cents and this in one day. It took three and a half weeks for th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-02 13:10
Taggar: market

Sterling Falls in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound lower against dollar, euroThe sterling is falling in currency trading on the FX market, heading lower against the U.S. dollar and the euro. Forex traders are waiting for news about the econ..."

Euro Slightly Higher as Forex Traders Await Trichet


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is slightly higher in forex trading on the currency market today as traders await Jean-Claude Trichet's policy announcement. Many expect that the ECB will keep i..."

FXCM?s shares rise 6% on the first day


"FXCM’s shares were only admitted to trading today but were already successful with traders – FXCM’s stock rose over 6% to $14.84 from the initial IPO price of $14 in a turnover of so..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-02 00:07
Taggar: market, share, shares, trading

FXCM IPO may go ahead on Thursday


"The press is full with the reports that the expected FXCM’s IPO should take place either today or tomorrow (Thursday). Whatever is the case we will be looking forward to seeing how this folds ou..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-01 11:59
Taggar: market, report

Euro Catches a Break in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is catching a break this morning in forex trading on the currency market. The last few days have been somewhat grueling for the euro, as it has been rather weak..."

Aussie Gains in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar down in currency tradingThe Aussie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as robust economic news whets risk appetite. Indeed, economic activity is increasing acro..."

Brief Look Back at November


"In November, the fear of a new U.S. recession receded, helped by upbeat retail sales and labor market data.  In contrast, the euro area was subjected to intensifying centrifugal forces amid contr..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-30 20:13
Taggar: market, point, rate, retail sales, spread

EUR dancing to the same tune


"Ongoing uncertainty means that the EUR remains a sell on upticks and the hope for a sustained rally soon seem to be fading. Market reaction to the Irish bailout and to the ?watered down proposals on a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-30 13:22
Taggar: market, spread

Saxo cleared of market prices manipulation


"Remember the Saxo lawsuit case that made headlines some six months ago where the bank was blamed for prices manipulation? Well it’s off now. Portuguese investment house Fortune claimed that Saxo..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-30 09:10
Taggar: bank, investment, market, rate

How Quickly Do We Want the Yuan to Appreciate?


"Perhaps slow yuan appreciation is the way to goOne of the perennial sticking points of policy between the U.S. and China is that of currency manipulation and yuan appreciation. Many agree that the yua..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-30 08:20
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, point, trading

Canadian Dollar Approaches Two-Month High Against Euro


"With investors backing away from the euro, the Canadian dollar is one of the currencies seeing the most gain and has advanced to a two- month high versus the euro. The loonie rose 0.7 percent to C$1.3..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-29 16:09
Taggar: currencies, dollar, foreign exchange, loonie, market

Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market, heading down after the Irish bailout. Even though European governments outlined plans for future bail..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-29 07:48
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Economic Indicators Turn Postive for the U.S.


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingEconomic indicators are turning positive for the U.S., with hopes for another increase in nonfarm payrolls. Additionally, there has been an increase in consumer conf..."

Interview with Kathy Lien: ?Trade Defensively and Use a Stop?


"Today, we bring you an interview with Kathy Lien, the internationally published author, Director of Currency Research of FX360.com and GFT, and co-author of BKForex Advisor, one of the few investment..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-26 15:18
Taggar: currency, forex, fx market, investment, market

EURO Black Friday for the peripheries


"It is difficult to have a strong conviction in a thin market, movements tend to be over exaggerated with a heard mentality, unless you are winning of course. Bundesbank President Weber did his bit yes..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-26 13:16
Taggar: bank, currency, market, rate

Euro Falls as Banking and Sovereign Debt Worries Continue


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is falling again in forex trading on the currency market. Focus on sovereign debt and banking concerns in Europe is sending the euro much lower on the FX market. Indeed..."

Forex Popularity Grows Slowly


"Considering that today isn’t a day of a high market volatility and big opportunities in Forex, I’ve decided to post something interesting but a little de..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-25 15:27
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading

EUR relief rally on the way?


"As anticipated, with the holiday shortened trading week and after a plethora of data yesterday the market is trading in a narrow range. Markets will keep one eye open on the Irish by-election results..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-25 13:18
Taggar: market, trading

Three Weeks is One Thing; Three Years Is Quite Something Else


"Fed officials understood the risks to the dollar from quantitative easing when its Federal Open Market Committee agreed three weeks ago to buy an additional $600 billion of longer-dated Treasury secur..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-25 04:24
Taggar: dollar, market

Euro Continues to Struggle in Currency Trading


"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro's struggles continue, and are likely to continue for a while, in currency trading. The forex trading forecast for the euro indicates that problems are likely to per..."

Economic Growth Helps Sterling in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today. U.K. pound is being helped along by the latest news about economic growth. Initial rep..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-24 08:20
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, market, pound, report, trading

Forex Overdrive Performance Update #3 ? Last One


"Hi everyone. I’m back with an update regarding the performance of the Forex Overdrive robot. I’ve been testing this forex robot for a while now (Since 05-05-2010) and now being almost the..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-24 08:00
Taggar: forex, forex market, forex robot, market

Emerging Market Currencies Still Have Room to Rise


"Emerging market economies must be whining about their currencies for a good reason. Why else would they spend billions intervening in forex markets and risk provoking a global trade war? As it turns..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 17:44
Taggar: currencies, forex, forex market, market, rate

China Considers Controls to Deal With Rising Prices


"Inflation concerns in China and the government?s potential response to these concerns has spooked the equity markets for the past two weeks. Commodity prices have been particularly volatile as investo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 16:46
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, inflation, market

Beneficiaries of North and South Korea War


"The exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea is the biggest story in the financial markets today. Investors never respond well to geopolitical tensions and in the case of forex, they..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 16:18
Taggar: currencies, financial, forex, market

US Economy Grows by 2.5% in 3rd Quarter


"The US economy expanded by 2.5 percent in the 3rd quarter beating expectations and surpassing the 2 percent increase recorded in the 2nd quarter. Despite three straight quarters of growth however, no..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 16:06
Taggar: economy, employment, inflation, market, spread

Republic downgrade hurts EUR focus shifts to Iberia


"When bringing ?these? PIGS to their knees, two out of four is not a bad hit ratio. However, Capital Markets seem intent on the perfect record. Political uncertainty has taken the gloss off the EU/IMF..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 13:00
Taggar: currency, market

You up on this Forex ?flaw??


"Check this out. While researching new ways to save time trading Forex (without sacrificing pips), this trader kind of stumbled upon 2 ‘discoveries’ that may surprise you. The first one ha..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-23 10:16
Taggar: forex, forex trade, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Safe Haven Demand


"Korean dust-up encourages safe haven buying on the forex marketThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today as safe haven investments see high demand. Uncertainty ove..."

South Korean Won Tumbles in Currency Trading


"Exchange of fire between the Koreas upsets FX marketThe South Korean won is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to an exchange of fire with North Korea. Indeed, on the forward mar..."

Gain Capital?s Forex.com enhances its iPhone app


"As I extensively wrote in the past I still believe that mobile forex trading is going to be one of the next key growth drivers of this markets. Many brokers have developed their own apps while other c..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-22 13:15
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Irish clarity needed to support EUR


"It was inevitable. Ireland had no choice but to seek financial help. All the market has ever asked for was clarity. We still wait for the details of the assistance and the conditionality. What will th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-22 13:07
Taggar: financial, market

Will the Yuan Appreciate on the FX Market?


"Speculation about the renminbi in currency tradingEven though individuals can't trade the Chinese renminbi (also called the yuan) on the FX market, there is immense interest in its performance. Right..."

Euro Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD in currency tradingIt's been a volatile day in currency trading on the FX market. Earlier, the euro saw some strength in forex trading as Ireland accepted a bailout loan from the EU and the IM..."

Next Week


"Central banks in Israel, Poland, and Mexico make interest rate announcements next week, and minutes from the Fed’s meeting on November 3rd will be released.  Japanese markets will be shut o..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-20 03:37
Taggar: announcement, bank, market, rate, rate announcements

OANDA?s high profitability numbers explained ? include interest


"The US forex brokers profitability numbers I recently published have caused quite an uproar in the market. For the first time traders worldwide were exposed to the traders profitability (the methodolo..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-19 13:25
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, profit

EURO clearance for take off?


"The EUR is nudging higher in light trade with support from improved risk appetite as the Euro peripheral yields hold steady and equities inch out a small gain this morning. It seems that the market is..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-19 12:55
Taggar: market

U.S. Dollar Overcomes Losses in Currency Trading


"Greenback heads higher in forex tradingEarlier today, the U.S. dollar was weakening against major currencies as positive news out of Ireland supported the euro in forex trading, and helped commodities..."

Aussie Hit Hard by China Reserve Requirement


"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie has been hit hard in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to the latest news out of China. The Australian economy (and its currency) relie..."

China Raises Reserve Requirements on Banks


"Risk appetite down on announcementChina has once again raised reserve requirements on its banks. This is the second time in two weeks -- and the fifth time this year. The move is designed to rein in e..."

On CNBC: Talking About Chinese Rate Hike, Euro and More!


"I was on CNBC last night talking about the Chinese rate hike, European sovereign debt worries and other factors relating to the forex market. Here’s the clip "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-18 17:21
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, rate

Euro Rebounds as Irish Debt Fears Ease


"With the likelihood of a bail-out for Ireland growing, fears that the struggling nation will fail to meet its dent obligations have subsided. This helped propel the euro to a second-straight day of ad..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-18 16:29
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, rate

Emerald Isle losing EURO fight


"There so many moving parts to decipher, the market needed and appreciated the break in market volatility yesterday to lick its wounds. The fear of emerging markets entering a new tightening cycle has..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-18 13:29
Taggar: currencies, inflation, market, share

Canadian Dollar Moves Higher Against U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe Canadian dollar is heading higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading today. Indeed, the loonie is heading higher as investor sentiment turns a little more op..."

U.S. Dollar Lower Against Major Currencies


"Greenback falls in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading against other major currencies. The latest news, that consumer prices didn't rise as much as expected in October, is..."

Chinese fears curb EURO demand


"All eyes have been on the Euro-zone finance ministers, who along with the ECB and IMF will continue the discussions in Dublin tomorrow, debating the scope for support of Ireland’s banking secto..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-17 13:03
Taggar: bank, finance, market

Wall Street Grows World Weary


"Discussing whether another Greek debt contagion fear that's going to keep sinking world markets, with David Goldman, Bank of America; Mike Khouw, Cantor Fitzgerald; Boris Schlossberg, GFT"

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-17 09:27
Taggar: bank, gold, market

Bernanke you have got it wrong


"Why monetize debt and debase the currency now of all times? The decision is turning into an ?abysmal failure?. Even before the Fed made their QE2 announcement, data was strengthening and yesterday?s U..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-16 13:07
Taggar: announcement, currency, economy, market, retail sales

Euro Picks Back Up in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketEuro is headed higher again in forex trading on the currency market. In light of lower gold prices, this might seem a little strange -- especially when coupled with th..."

Euro?s Twists and Turns: What?s Next for the Currency?


"About the Publisher, Elliott Wave International Founded in 1979 by Robert R. Prechter Jr., Elliott Wave International (EWI) is the world?s largest market forecasting firm. Its staff of full-time anal..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-16 04:51
Taggar: analysis, market, share

German stance may ?bankrupt nations?


"Germany’s tough stance on banks and bond markets sharing the pain of any euro zone sovereign debt default could force some economies toward bankruptcy, Greek prime minister George Papandreou sai..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-15 16:52
Taggar: bank, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Nominally Higher Against the Euro, But Is It Really Higher in Forex Trading?


"U.S. dollar in currency trading Right now, the U.S. dollar is gaining against major currencies. Indeed, the greenback is up against the yen, Aussie, pound and euro in forex trading on the currency ma..."

European Debt Concerns Weigh on the Euro in Forex Trading


"Euro in currency tradingEuropean debt concerns are weighing on the euro in forex trading on the currency market, sending it lower against the U.S. dollar. Even though European stocks are higher today..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-15 07:54
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Ireland Urged to Take Aid by Officials


"Ireland is being urged by European policy makers to take emergency aid to contain a debt crisis rattling their markets, according to a person briefed on the discussions. In a conference call of Europe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-13 13:58
Taggar: bank, finance, market, rate

Investors Shun Commodities for Dollar


"As attention turns to the European debt crisis and the question of a rescue for Ireland, investors are heading for the safety of the dollar. News that the People’s Bank of China is worried that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-12 15:49
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, market, oil, trading

Investors should share debt burden ? Merkel


"German chancellor Angela Merkel is refusing to back down from her push to force private investors to share the burden of the euro debt crisis, which helped send Irish borrowing costs to record levels..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-12 15:48
Taggar: market, share

Saxo Bank named Best Online Platform


"As we mentioned at the start of the week, Microsoft and Saxo Bank were joining hands to launch MSN Trader. With the know how of Saxo Bank and the marketing millions of Microsoft, it’s virtually..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-12 14:14
Taggar: bank, market

U.S. Dollar Gainst Against Commodity Currencies as Gold Prices Plunge


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining against commodity currencies today. One of the biggest reasons is that gold prices are plunging, bring other metals prices down. Gold prices dro..."

Greenspan and Geithner Duke it Out in Verbal Currency Wars


"With G20 leaders meeting in Seoul, South Korea, bond market strains on the euro area peripherals — Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Spain and Italy — intensified.  The Irish-German ten-year..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-11 15:34
Taggar: market, point, rate, spread

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar gains in currency tradingThe euro remains in a bearish way in relation to the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market. The euro continues to struggle as sovereign debt concerns pe..."

US Unemployment Claims Fall


"New applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending November 6th fell by 24,000 to 435,000 from the previous week. The total number of people collecting unemployment insurance fell to the l..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-10 16:05
Taggar: employment, financial, market, sell price

Dollar Gains Pared as Employment Claims Are Released


"Greenback slips in forex tradingEarlier today, the U.S. dollar was gaining against most major currencies. Concerns about the economy were mounting, and the only currency gaining against the U.S. dolla..."

Sterling Gains as U.K. Inflation Report is Released


"U.K. pound in currency tradingYesterday's risk rally is fading fast, but not for the sterling. As the U.S. dollar gains against most major currencies, sterling is holding its own in forex trading on t..."

China Sees Jump in Trade Surplus


"More tightening expected in ChinaChina has just reported a jump in its trade surplus, and, as a result, is expected to do what it can to cool the inflation that is expected. It is not surprising that..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-10 08:54
Taggar: bank, currency, economy, forex, forex trade, inflation, market, report

Gold?s Magical Climb


"The relentless rise of gold prices has caught the market’s imagination.  The advance is being fed by a weakening U.S. dollar, bloated paper debt around the world, Fed quantitative easing an..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 19:54
Taggar: dollar, gold, inflation, market

Oil Prices Push Canadian Dollar Higher


"The Canadian dollar advanced 0.5 percent to reach parity with its US counterpart. Seven straight days of crude oil price gains helped propel the Canadian dollar back to parity as Canada is one of the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 16:08
Taggar: analysis, dollar, foreign exchange, market, oil

Gold Hits New Record Over Euro Debt Worries


"Worries that the questions regarding the Irish Republic’s solvency and the health of the Eurozone in general has investors rushing back to gold. Gold prices have risen 7 percent since last weeks..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 15:56
Taggar: announcement, gold, market

EUR periphery debt beats Bernanke


"The speculation game begins. There is talk that the ECB is buying Irish debt is helping the EUR recover from its lows this morning. Thus far, the market has witnessed a 1-cent turnaround. The reasonin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 13:12
Taggar: dollar, market, spread

Aussie Set for More Strength


"Forex trading forecast for the Australian dollarThe Australian dollar is heading higher again in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, the forex trading forecast for the Aussie has a relatively s..."

Gold Prices Help Euro Against the U.S. Dollar


"Risk rally underway in currency tradingYesterday, the euro was weak in forex trading on the currency market as sovereign debt concerns wracked the euro zone. Worries that Ireland would need a bailout..."

World Bank chief Suggests Return To Gold Standard


"LONDON — Ahead of the inevitable debates over currencies at the G-20 meeting in South Korea this week, the World Bank’s president has put in his two cents over how best to reform the globa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-08 18:32
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, financial, gold, market, point

Nigerian Rig Attack Pushes Oil to 2-Year High


"An attack on a Nigerian oil rig added to crude oil pressures today that briefly sent oil to a two-year high of 87.49 dollars a barrel. The price has since pulled back to $86.58 but with an uptick expe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-08 16:27
Taggar: dollar, financial, market, oil

Irish Debt Concerns Plague Euro


"Concerns that several Eurozone countries will be hard-pressed to meet their debt obligations has investors backing away from the euro with the euro falling against most of the major currencies. Agains..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-08 16:04
Taggar: currencies, market

Smelling PIIGs erase post QE2 gains


"With QE and NFP event risk out of the way, the dollar has continued its follow-on profit taking and position reduction driven by rising Euro-zone peripheral sovereign yields this morning. Capital Mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-08 13:06
Taggar: announcement, dollar, market, profit, trading

Currencies: Seven Charts You Should See


"The currency market, as well as all markets, have been heavily focused on the U.S. and the Fed’s plans for more quantitative easing (QE). And that’s had a huge impact on the dollar and o..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-08 10:09
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

U.S. Says that EU Countries Must Work Together to Solve Debt Crisis


"U.S. dollar remains higher in currency tradingWith euro weakening in forex trading, a U.S. official says that the countries of the European Union must work together in order to solve the debt crisis i..."

Euro Weakens in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro is softening in forex trading on the currency market, with concerns about euro zone debt once again dominate the financial news. After last week's risk rally..."

Next Week


"The main event in the week to November 12 will be the summit of G20 leaders in Seoul on Thursday and Friday.  The U.S. and Canadian markets respectively observe Veterans Day and Remembrance Day c..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-05 23:24
Taggar: market

CME to offer FX Realized Volatility Futures


"CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and The Volatility Exchange (VolX), architect of the world’s first listed instruments on realized volatility, annou..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-05 20:39
Taggar: currency, currency pair, market

Canadian Jobs Report Weaker Than Expected


"Statistics Canada reported that 3,000 new jobs were created during the month of October. This was considerably less than the 15,000 forecast and even failed to offset the 6,600 jobs lost in September..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-05 15:19
Taggar: bank, market, point, report

US Employment Beats Expectations


"The US economy added 151,000 jobs in October according to the latest US Labor Department employment report. Overall, the unemployment rate remains at 9.6 percent but the increase is fueling some optim..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-05 15:02
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

Printing press Smelling PIIGS dollar EURO and now NFP?


"After this week, for some, trucking school looks attractive, while others seem to have invented their own printing press. ?Big dollar? liquidation has dominated, and speculating on the ideal pair shou..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-05 12:17
Taggar: dollar, market

Australian Dollar Pulls Back Slightly in Forex Trading


"AUD/USD consolidates in currency tradingThe Australian dollar is trading above parity with the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market right now. The Down Under currency has slipped a bit..."

Fed Announcement Boosts Stocks


"Yesterday’s announcement that the Federal Reserve planned to spend $600 billion to buy government bonds and provide more liquidity helped boost global indexes to two-year highs. ?Financial mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-04 15:18
Taggar: announcement, bank, financial, market, rate

Fed Surprises Markets with Scope of QE2


"For the last few months, and especially over the last few weeks, the financial markets have been obsessed with the rumored expansion of the Fed’s Quantitative Easing program (”QE2″)..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-04 14:33
Taggar: financial, market

Risk Rally Sends U.S. Dollar Lower in Forex Trading


"Quantitative easing announcement encourages dollar weaknessThe U.S. dollar continues to lose ground today, thanks in large part to yesterday's quantitative easing announcement. Ben Bernanke announced..."

Fed?s statement on purchasing Debt


"The FOMC decided to expand the Federal Reserve?s holdings of securities in the System Open Market Account (SOMA) to promote a stronger pace of economic recovery and to help ensure that inflation, over..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-03 20:41
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, trading

Market Values at the Time of Previous FOMC Announcements


"Beginning with Chairman Bernanke’s address at the Jackson Hole annual symposium almost ten weeks ago, Fed officials have carefully prepared the public and financial markets for a second dose of..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-03 17:00
Taggar: employment, financial, inflation, market

Forex Crescendo Loss


"Hi everyone. I hope the market is treating you well this morning. I’m here with a much needed post regarding the performance of the Forex Crescendo EA that I’ve been testing for the past..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-03 16:29
Taggar: forex, market

U.S. Dollar Loses Ground in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market today, heading lower. Forex traders -- and nearly everyone else -- are waiting for the Fed t..."

Carney Shuts Door on Liquidity Programs


"Governor Mark Carney is closing the door on liquidity programs the Bank of Canada started during the credit crisis, just as the Federal Reserve may expand asset purchases to sustain the U.S. economic..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-02 14:28
Taggar: bank, market

Quantitative Easing Still a Possibility for Britain


"U.K. pound lower in forex tradingSterling is lower in currency trading on the FX market today as the Bank of England fails to rule out additional quantitative easing. With the possibility of more mone..."

IMF is at the Irish door


"Economist Colm McCarthy has starkly warned that the International Monetary Fund will be running Ireland by February if the Budget “fails to convince the financial markets”. In what he call..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-01 14:58
Taggar: financial, market

?Shock and Awe to Shucks and Oh? in two days


"The market will talk this up as being the biggest week ever for all asset classes. Copious CBank meetings, mid-term elections and extremely influential data will provide the ingredients for volatility..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-01 12:04
Taggar: bank, market

Can the Pound Reach the 1.61 Level?


"Forex trading forecast for the sterlingThe U.K. pound appears to be finding some solid support in currency trading on the FX market today. Last week, the sterling saw a strong rally, and the forex tra..."

Euro Looks for Support in Forex Trading


"16-nation currency can't break through 1.40 levelThe euro appears to be in something of a consolidation mode right now in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier, EUR/USD appeared to be making a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-01 06:54
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Important Week Ahead for Major Currencies


"Currency market players long ago marked down the first week of November down on their calendars as one not to be missed.  Main events include 1) Tuesday’s mid-term U.S. election, 2) Wednesd..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 21:00
Taggar: bank, currency, market

Dollar Target Cut as Fed Set to Spend


"In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley said it was cutting its US dollar target suggesting that the dollar could fall to its lowest level against the euro since December 2009. The U.S. currency is likel..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 15:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Month-end dollar love-fest is on


"Deciphering and understanding the reasons for the dollar?s move is worth its weight in gold. There are so many plots and subplots to consider. Yesterday, we had helicopter Ben?s credibility being call..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 12:06
Taggar: dollar, gold, market

U.S. Dollar Higher on Risk Aversion


"Economic worries in the euro zone send the greenback higherThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion sets in. Indeed, economic concerns in the eur..."

IKON fined $320,000 for Virtual Dealer


"It seems most forex brokers with the MT4 platform have been using this plug-in in a huge conflict of interest and disadvantage to their clients. Gain Capital was fined half a million for usage of same..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 08:29
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Euro Zone Unemployment Persists


"Euro lower in forex trading todayEuro zone employment persists, remaining at the highest level in more than a decade. Even though economic confidence is slowly returning to the region, high unemployme..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 08:29
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Gain fined $459k for abusive market practices


"NFA has accepted Gain Capital and its CEO’s offer of settlement and decided to end its case against the company with only a $459,000 fine. Rumors in the market were that the estimated fine would..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 02:02
Taggar: market

Why is the Japanese Yen Still Rising?


"Most of today’s headlines regarding the Japanese Yen focus on one thing: Central Bank intervention. Basically, reporters have become focused on the likelihood of additional intervention in the c..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 01:12
Taggar: bank, currency, market, report

Next Week


"Many markets in Continental Europe will be closed Monday for All Saints Day.  At least eleven central banks hold interest rate policy meetings next week: the Fed, ECB, Bank of Japan, Bank of Engl..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-29 00:35
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Dollar Falls as Investors Consider Impact of Monetary Easing


"Investors shied away from the US dollar sparking a 0.8 percent decrease to $1.3876 per euro at 8:38 a.m. in New York, from $1.3769 yesterday. The decline marked the end of three straight days of gains..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-28 15:13
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

US Unemployment Requests Declines to 3-Month Low


"The number of new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a three-month low of 434,000 for the week ending October 23rd. This is the lowest level of new claims in three months while the total number..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-28 15:04
Taggar: employment, market

Yet Another ?Markets? Broker from BVI ? AFM


"Please, welcome our new listed broker — AFM. It’s latest addition to the Forex broker list and the 17th listed broker with “Markets” in its name (..."

Worry about EURO event risk not US


"Oh, the Fed is to be gradual now? What?s a couple of trillion or billion between friends? Risk deleveraging remains in play, somewhat complicated by month end requirements. The market will be happier..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-28 11:59
Taggar: announcement, market

U.S. Dollar Slips in Forex Trading


"Gold prices, optimism pressure greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar, after enjoying a bit of a rally recently, is now slipping again in forex trading on the currency market. Today's developmen..."

Japanese Yen Moves a Little Higher, Even After BOJ Keeps Rates at 0%


"Yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen continues to maintain much of its strength in forex trading on the currency market, even though the Bank of Japan kept rates practically at 0%. The move by the BO..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-28 08:22
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Event risk saves the dollar


"This week the dollar has got a kick in the backside as the markets begin to focus on risk aversion trading strategies. Investors are showing their willingness to escape the riskier anti-dollar bets on..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-27 12:14
Taggar: dollar, market, point, rate, trading

Gallant to offer FX Bridge?s options platform


"Last month Alpari US announced that it will start offering fx options trading over FX Bridge’s platform and now it’s Gallant’s turn. Gallant recently sold its FX retail business to G..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-27 11:17
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, trading

Can the U.S. Dollar Maintain its Edge?


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading today, gaining against the majors. Indeed, the greenback is showing strength in currency trading on the FX market..."

Sterling Gets Help from GDP Reading


"U.K. pound gains in forex tradingSterling has been doing reasonably well in the crosses today, gaining some strength on the good news out of Britain. Indeed, the U.K. pound saw some gains in forex tra..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-27 07:34
Taggar: announcement, bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Intervention Worries Push Yen Lower


"Fears that the government will intervene in an attempt to weaken the yen saw the currency fall from its 15-year high against the dollar. The yen slid 0.7 percent to 81.40 against the dollar at 8:28 a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 15:19
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, rate

Sterling Lifted by U.K. GDP Data


"The British pound climbed 1.1% against the dollar on a much stronger-than-forecast initial estimate of 3Q U.K. economic growth.  GDP advanced 0.8% (3.3% annualized), twice as much as expected...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 13:38
Taggar: dollar, market, pound

Forex Profit Multiplier comes off the market tonight!


"This is a final “courtesy notice” post to let you all know that Bill Poulos’s Forex Profit Multiplier trade alert software & companion home study course COMES OFF THE MARKET TON..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 13:14
Taggar: forex, market, profit

OANDA?s marketing approach, interview with Paul Jeszenszky


"I’ve lately had a chance to interview Paul Jeszenszky, OANDA’s Head of Marketing. The interview is even more relevant now that OANDA has relaunched its online marketing efforts. If you are..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 08:33
Taggar: market

U.K. Deficit Decreases, Thanks to Spending Cuts


"Sterling heads higher against the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is gaining against most major currencies today as confidence in global economic recovery slips a bit. However, the one major currency that..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 08:05
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Greenback higher against most currencies in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining in currency trading on the FX market today. Indeed, the dollar is higher, thanks to a bout of risk aversion setting..."

Last chance to get the Forex Profit Multiplier forex training course


"Last week, I alerted you to the release of the step-by-step Forex Profit Multiplier program that’s totally taken the Forex trading community by storm. Well, its developer, Bill Poulos, just ann..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 16:51
Taggar: forex, market, profit, trading

G20 Green Light for Risk and QE2


"Consensus has us believing it?s ?steady as you go? for the FX market. The G20 finance meetings this past weekend provided some progress, but, no breakthroughs for the volatile currency markets and acc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 12:14
Taggar: currencies, currency, finance, fx market, market, rate

Role Luck in Forex Trading ? Forex Poll


"The markets (and Forex market in particular) are affected by three major categories: Fundamental factors — supply and demand, interest rates and macroeconomic..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 11:09
Taggar: forex, forex market, indicators, market, rate

GFC Markets is rebranding to Markets.com


"The quickly growing (organically and through acquisitions) Cyprus registered broker GFC Markets is now rebranding to markets.com. GFC just acquired this great domain name and immediately started trans..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 09:55
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

U.S. Dollar Weakens Against Loonie in Currency Trading


"Canadian dollar heads toward parity with the U.S. dollar in forex tradingOnce again, the U.S. dollar is weakening in currency trading on the FX market. Over the weekend, G-20 nations pledged they woul..."

Is More Intervention Ahead for the Japanese Yen?


"Yen in currency tradingAlready this year, Japanese leaders have intervened with the Japanese yen in currency trading in an effort to reign in its strength. With the yen gaining against the U.S. dollar..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 08:32
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

G-20 Nations Agree to Avoid Competitive Currency Devaluation


"Currency market newsG-20 nations have pledged to refrain from engaging in competitive currency devaluation, but that is not something that many are taking seriously right now. Indeed, the pledges came..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-25 08:27
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Forex Broker from Netherlands ? STRATO Markets


"STRATO Markets is the today’s addition to the list of brokers on EarnForex.com. It’s the 16th listed broker with “Markets” in its name (about..."

Currency War Devalues all Currencies?Except for Gold


"Have you ever heard currency cheerleaders rave about how unique forex is because there is never a bear market? Since all currencies trade relative to each other (when one falls, another must necessari..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-24 07:17
Taggar: bear, currencies, currency, financial, forex, market

G20 Statement


"G20 finance ministers and central bankers released a Communique after meeting Friday and Saturday.  The rhetoric goes further than most analysts, but the reaction of many market participants was..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-24 00:17
Taggar: bank, finance, market

FSA-Registered MetaTrader Forex Broker ? GFC Markets


"I’ve found out about GFC Markets a few months ago but for some reason forgot to list it on the site. Today, I’ve finally added this Cypriot company to the..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-22 16:13
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, metatrader

Gold Falls to Two Week Low


"With the dollar poised to record its first weekly increase in nearly two months and equity markets holding their gains, gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than two weeks. Spot gold was bid..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-22 15:17
Taggar: dollar, gold, market

A Proposal from Geithner to the G20


"Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of Twenty are meeting in Gyeongiu, South Korea.  U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner has proposed a target for current account-to-GDP ratios..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-22 13:26
Taggar: bank, currency, finance, market

U.S. Jobless Claims Decrease


"U.S. dollar remains under pressure in currency tradingSigns of economic improvement are not helping the U.S. dollar today. The U.S. jobless claims have decreased, but the greenback remains down in for..."

German IFO Shows Great Progress


"Euro reaching for 1.40 againThe German IFO is at its highest level in more than three years, according to a report released today. Business confidence in Germany is improving, and this is coming as so..."

Looking Back at the Plaza and Louvre Currency Accords


"A meeting of G20 finance ministers this Friday and Saturday in South Korea has conjured up special interest in the Plaza Accord of September 22, 1985 and the Louvre Accord of February 22, 1987. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-21 19:57
Taggar: currency, dollar, finance, market

US New Jobless Claimants Fall 23,000


"The number of newly-unemployed filing for benefits claims fell by 23,000 last week to a total of 452,000 for the week. The US Labor Department also revised last weeks figures higher by 13,000. Despite..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-21 15:25
Taggar: market

Can Aussie Retain its Gains?


"Forex trading forecast for the Australian dollarRecently, the Aussie has been doing fairly well in currency trading on the FX market, even reaching parity. However, a correction has been under way, an..."

Is the Euro Zone Recovery Running Out of Steam?


"Euro higher in forex trading, even with doubtsThere are concerns that the euro zone recovery is running out of steam. Economic output is falling across the euro zone, creating concerns. Germany and Fr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-21 08:43
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Dovish Tones in Bank of England and Fed Reports


"It has become gospel in central banking circles that important policy changes must be communicated clearly in advance in order to produce desired market reactions.  Minutes from the Bank of Engla..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-20 22:10
Taggar: bank, market, report

Investors Less Uncomfortable about China?s Rate Hike


"In a catch-up move to yesterday’s blood-letting in other markets, Japan’s Nikkei lost 1.7%, and stocks fell by 0.9% in Hong Kong, 0.7% in Australia, 0.6% in Sri Lanka and India, 0.5% in Ne..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-20 14:14
Taggar: market

Pricing in, out, not enough or too much QE2


"The lights were on, but no one could see. The market has been blinded by China?s surprise rate hike and Geithner?s promise not to devalue the dollar for export advantage. The lemming-dollar shorts hav..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-20 11:55
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Retreats in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is retreating in forex trading today, giving up many of yesterday's gains. Greenback is down against the pound, euro and Aussie today. Additionally..."

Bank of England Minutes: Three Way Split


"Pound regains lost ground in currency tradingThe Bank of England minutes were recently released, and showed a three-way split in the voting. There are seven votes to keep the monetary policy the same..."

US Housing Starts at 5-Month High


"Analysts were for the most part surprised to learn that for September, the annualized rate for housing starts rose to 610,000. This surpassed the August rate of 608,000 and was the highest since April..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-19 15:09
Taggar: market, rate

Japan Lowers Growth Outlook


"As demand for Japan’s exports weakens due largely to the recent appreciation of the yen, the Japanese government has downgraded its outlook for the economy. Describing the economy as “paus..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-19 15:04
Taggar: dollar, economy, market

Gain Capital/CMS Forex official acquisition announcement


"For readers of this blog Gain Capital’s acquisition of CMS Forex’s retail forex business is old news, but it’s always interesting to read the official statement: GAIN Capital to Acqu..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-19 14:43
Taggar: forex, market

An Overview of Betrade.com


"It?s seems as though every other month a new social networking forex website is popping up. That?s no bad thing of course, competition is good for the market. This time we take a look at Betrade.com S..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-19 13:53
Taggar: forex, market

Not the data-how much QE2 needs pricing in or out?


"Presently, data does not provide the same punch to currency markets. The fact that the ECB is probably closer to raising rates while the Fed is to lowering has the markets attention. Next year data re..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-19 12:25
Taggar: currency, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is gaining in currency trading on the FX market today. In forex trading, greenback is doing well, gaining as concerns about global economic growth kick..."

German ZEW Declines for October


"Euro down in forex tradingThe German ZEW is down for October. The measure of investor confidence is lower, and that indicates that the euro zone's recent growth may be slowing. Indeed, Germany's econo..."

Treasuries Increase Ahead of Expected Fed Buying


"After suffering the largest weekly drop this year, treasury yields increased on speculation that the Federal Reserve will soon begin a program of asset purchases as part of its planned quantitative ea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-18 15:40
Taggar: market, rate

Shock and Awe the dollar is higher


"QE2 will be launched and exit strategies can now gather dust. Bernanke?s highly anticipated speech last Friday was not as dovish as the market expected. The Fed is still weighing their policy options..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-18 12:13
Taggar: market, rate

U.S. Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Greenback higher on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar is gaining in currency trading on the FX market today as forex traders consider the recent sell off. Concerns that the magnitude of another round of qu..."

Germany Softens its Stance on Sanctions for Countries with Sovereign Debt


"Euro zone debt concerns continue to mount with BelgiumGermany has been advocating tougher, practically automatic, penalties for euro zone countries with large amounts of sovereign debt. However, conce..."

Betting Short Term and Long Term Against the Dollar


"Currency market sentiment can change radically in a hurry.  Traders were extremely pessimistic about the euro in the spring of 2010, not merely predicting extensive depreciation but also the end..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-15 22:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Myfxbook releases a market sentiment feature


"by Oz Golan, Tradency. Myfxbook, a rapidly growing forex analytical community, recently presented its new “community outlook” , otherwise known as market sentiment, feature to the forex ma..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-15 14:22
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Bernankes lemming one directional short dollar bet


"The market is patiently waiting for helicopter Ben to put us out of our misery. Have we priced in too much QE? That?s the vulnerable side of the trade ahead of his speech this morning. Even a Medley r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-15 11:58
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, point, report

Emerging Market ?Wall of Money? Spurs Currency War


"According to Goldman Sachs (which if nothing else, is good at characterizing financial trends. Remember “BRIC?”), there is a “Wall of Money” that is already flooding emerging m..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-14 19:35
Taggar: finance, financial, gold, market

Monetary Authority of Singapores gift to Bernanke


"The neutrals have to be loving this, watching governments jockeying their own currencies lower by any means possible. The ECB must be sweating it, five-months ago capital markets were writing off the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-14 12:30
Taggar: currencies, market

U.S. Dollar Weakness Likely for Some Time


"Federal Reserve out to preserve dollar weakness in forex tradingThe forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollar is likely to show weakness for quite some time. As global stock markets rise, the U.S. do..."

Japanese Yen Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar


"Yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is moving higher in currency trading on the FX market against the U.S. dollar. The yen has moved through the $81.00 level, and even touched on a 15-year high again..."

25-Basis Point Rate Hike in Chile


"The Central Bank of Chile met market expectations, raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%.  A statement from officials noted that inflation and expected inflation had eas..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-14 00:28
Taggar: bank, dollar, inflation, market, point, rate

Euro Prepares for Another Run at $1.40


"Euro in forex tradingRecently, the euro managed to top the $1.40 level in forex trading on the currency market. However, since then, the euro has pulled back. Concerns about sovereign debt in the euro..."

U.K. Unemployment Jumps


"Sterling higher in forex tradingU.K. jobless claims are on the rise, leading some to think that the British economy is far from recovery. Consumer confidence is also down.  As in the U.S., the ec..."

Japan Plots Next Yen Intervention


"Almost one month has passed since the Bank of Japan (BOJ) intervened in forex markets on behalf of the Japanese Yen. In one trading session, it spent a record 2.1249 trillion yen ($25.37 billion) to o..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-13 07:00
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, market, trading

Oil Prices Decline as Dollar Gains


"Oil prices continued a two-day slide dropping 60 cents to $81.61 a barrel while the dollar rose by 0.3 percent against a basket of currencies. The market is also awaiting the minutes of the FOMC meeti..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 15:09
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, oil

OPEC Increases Oil Demand Forecast


"The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increased slightly its forecast for oil demand for the remainder of this year and 2011. OPEC projected oil demand would hit 85.59 million b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 14:52
Taggar: consumption, market, oil

CNBC Interview: Will the Japanese Intervene?


"I was on CNBC last night talking about the Japanese Yen and whether the Bank of Japan will come into the market again along with other key FX topics: "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 14:34
Taggar: bank, market

New Wave of Risk Aversion


"Typical of a more risk adverse market, the dollar is higher except against the yen and Swissy.  Stocks, commodity prices and sovereign bond yields are lower.  After a three-day weekend, the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 13:27
Taggar: dollar, market, swissy

EUR?s 11% gain really too much?


"Since last Friday?s NFP release the market has had quite a bit to chew on. Over the weekend global leaders have failed to narrow their differences on currency values and have turned to the IMF ?to cal..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 12:23
Taggar: currencies, currency, market

CFH Markets launches a Money Manager competition in partnership with JP Fund Services and LetstalkFX


"by Oz Golan, Tradency. CFH Markets, an ex-Saxo Bank employees? company which is technology-oriented and provides its own proprietary platform while also marketing MT4 white labels, announced a Money M..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 11:53
Taggar: bank, forex, market

CFH Markets launches a Money Manager competition in partnership with JP Fund Services and LetstalkFX


"by Oz Golan, Tradency. CFH Markets, an ex-Saxo Bank employees? company which is technology-oriented and provides its own proprietary platform while also marketing MT4 white labels, announced a Money M..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 11:53
Taggar: bank, forex, market

View from the CME


"Insight on the markets from the CME, with Jason Roney, Sharmac Capital, and Boris Schlossberg, Research GFT."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 08:51
Taggar: market

Does the U.S. Seriously Think It Can Force China to Do Anything?


"Washington tries to pressure China into yuan appreciationChina's currency peg to the U.S. dollar ensures that the yuan (also called the renminbi) remains weak on the world currency market. Individuals..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-12 08:14
Taggar: analysis, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex news, investment, market

U.S. Dollar Gains Against Euro in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe U.S. dollar is retracting some of its losses against the euro in forex trading, heading higher. Indeed, with concerns about the economy, and with markets down in Europ..."

Seeking a Greater IMF Role in Arbitrating Currency Disputes


"Talks among officials attending the World Bank/IMF meetings in Washington failed to forge a consensus to the current multiplicity of purported currency misalignments and the role of government policie..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-11 22:26
Taggar: bank, currency, market, share

Tell me about yourself High Frequency Trading (HFT)


"by Adil Siddiqui, Independent Financial Services professional. UK Treasury: ?Tell me about yourself HFT?. Where shall I start, I?m big, I?m bad and I?m ugly, no sorry I?m invisible! High frequency tra..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-11 16:31
Taggar: financial, market, trading

What?s the Most Important Part of a Trading System?


"Every trading system is a complex object with a lot of rules. All Forex systems should consist of the entry and exit rules, define the market (instrument) they are d..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-11 12:29
Taggar: forex, market, rate, trading, trading system

U.S. Dollar Weakness Expected in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingU.S. dollar weakness is expected for the future, thanks to expectations of quantitative easing. The Fed is expected to announce QE2 on November 3, at the conclusion of its..."

Gain acquires CMS Forex?s retail business (and Gallant FX?s)


"As correctly announced by my colleague Francesc on Friday – Gain Capital (aka Forex.com) has acquired the retail forex business of CMS Forex. If you remember, I talked about CMS Forex being acqu..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-11 09:11
Taggar: forex, market

I closed my long EUR/USD positions


"Greetings fellow traders. Just an update on my previous trading journal post. I have decided – whether wrongly or correctly – to close out my long EUR/USD positions. Friday the NFP report..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-09 19:51
Taggar: market, report, trading

Passive Currency Investing Rises in Popularity


"Those who read the most recent Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity know that daily forex turnover rose 20% over th..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-09 16:53
Taggar: bank, financial, foreign exchange, forex, market

Dollar Winning the Currency Wars


"A strong correlation exists between currency expectations and recent forex movements.  Market players like to run in herds.  The dollar at 15:15 GMT today had recorded across-the-board losse..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 21:19
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, market

U.S. and Canadian Labor Markets Lost Momentum Last Quarter


"U.S. non-farm payroll jobs slumped 218K in the third quarter following a 570K advance in the second quarter.  Canada’s labor market, where employment had shot up 226.6K  in the second..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 16:27
Taggar: employment, market

Non-Farm Payrolls Instant Insight


"Living up to its reputation, the non-farm payrolls report triggered sharp volatility across the financial markets. The U.S. dollar dropped below 82 against the Japanese Yen while the EUR/USD climbed..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 15:28
Taggar: dollar, financial, market, report

Fed?s Bullard says Nov decision ?tough call?


"The Federal Reserve faces a difficult decision at next month’s policy meeting on whether to offer further stimulus to a U.S. economy that is still growing but only slowly, St. Louis Fed Presiden..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 15:07
Taggar: bull, economy, financial, market

Softer Commodity-Sensitive Currencies and Equities Ahead of U.S. Labor Survey


"The dollar rose 1.0% and 0.7% against the Australian and New Zealand dollars and shows gains of 0.3% against the euro and 0.2% versus the loonie.  The dollar is steady against the yen and sterlin..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 13:47
Taggar: dollar, loonie, market

Currency wars on hiatus as Jobs take center stage


"What is the market focusing on in today?s NFP report? Is it the headline print? The private sector payroll number? Perhaps it?s the unemployment rate? Capital Markets is looking for a below consensus..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 12:07
Taggar: employment, market, rate, report

Euro Forex Trading Forecast: Is a Correction Coming?


"Euro zone concerns could lead to a correctionRight now, the euro is maintaining strength in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. While it has been pared back below the $1.40 level, the euro is still..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-08 09:05
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

Economic Stimulus Approved for Japan


"Yen continues in strength on the FX marketEven with a $61 billion economic stimulus package approved in Japan, the yen continues to gain in currency trading on the FX market.  This announcement c..."

Jobs play second fiddle to devaluation race


"There is a currency devaluation race whether we like it or not. The blame game has been rather muted up until now. That may change after the G7 finance ministers meeting tomorrow. The measures being t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-07 12:25
Taggar: currencies, currency, finance, market

Japanese Yen Heads Higher in Currency Trading


"Yen sees strength even with some intervention talkThe Japanese yen is strengthening in forex trading on the currency market today. Even as some speculate about fresh intervention attempts to arrest th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-07 09:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, finance, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Greenback Down Across the Board


"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe greenback is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to economic data that encourages favoring other currencies over the dollar. Indeed, the U..."

Currency War: Who are the Winners and Losers?


"On September 27, Brazilian Finance Minister, Guido Montega, used the term “currency war” to describe the series of recent Central Bank interventions in forex markets. While he may not have..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-06 15:29
Taggar: bank, currency, finance, financial, forex, forex market, market

Markets Anticipating Lower Interest Rates


"Stocks advanced further overnight, bond yields fell, and the dollar remained weak across the board as markets look to more central banks easing as the BOJ did yesterday. The Nikkei advanced 1.8%, and..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-06 13:39
Taggar: bank, dollar, market, point

Euro Gains in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"German data, U.S. QE fears send euro higher in currency tradingEuro is moving higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today, thanks to a round of news that is translating into possible economi..."

Is the World Ready for More Quantitative Easing?


"Japan may have triggered a QE raceFor weeks now, a number of countries have been making noises about supporting economies through more economic stimulus. Speculation about another round of quantitativ..."

Market Technician?s Association Interview


"I did a Podcast with the Market Technician’s Association talking about my career, trading, and tips It was a good interview - Download the file if you want to listen to it! Download the Podcast!..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-05 23:52
Taggar: market, trading

IMF Warns Debt in Europe and US Threatens Stability


"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its semi-annual Global Financial Stability Report earlier today. The report highlighted the ongoing debt crisis in Europe and housing issues in the US as..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-05 16:50
Taggar: bank, financial, market, oil, report

To QE or not to QE that is the question


"There is nothing like domestic employment numbers to get the Capital Market?s full attention. However, the remainder of this week is laden with other data that is bound to keep investors trigger happy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-05 12:04
Taggar: employment, market, rate, report

Could Yuan Weakness Hurt Euro Zone Economic Recovery?


"Euro forex trading forecastThe U.S. has been decrying China's refusal to allow the yuan (also called the renminbi) to strengthen in currency trading for years. China keeps the yuan artificially low in..."

U.S. Dollar Down Again Versus Japanese Yen


"Yen continues to strengthen in currency tradingIt seems that no matter what the Japanese do in the hopes of arresting the yen's gains against the U.S. dollar in forex trading, nothing works. And that..."

Forex Trading Videos from the Expo


"I conducted a bunch of interviews with Moneyshow.com when I was at the Forex Expo in Vegas last month. The content is still very valid to today’s markets, so check it out! How to Profit from Ye..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-04 23:52
Taggar: forex, market, profit, trading

Bank of Japan Preview


"Markets are rife with speculation that the BOJ Policy Board will announce some kind of quantitative easing after meeting Monday and Tuesday of this week.  Often, gestures from Japanese officials..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-04 20:11
Taggar: market, rate

Dollar Recovers Partly at Start of New Week


"The dollar is higher, European stocks are lower, China was closed, and markets await central bank decisions and U.S. labor market data.  British, U.S. and Japanese travelers are being warned abou..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-04 13:31
Taggar: bank, dollar, market

Euro Drops in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe euro is losing some ground in forex trading today, thanks to concerns about the euro zone economy. News about a PPI that did not meet expectations is causing so..."

U.K. Pound Recovers to Some Degree in Currency Trading


"Sterling higher in forex tradingThe U.K. pound was lower against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market earlier, thanks to some degree of recovery in the greenback on news pointing to a..."

Next Week


"A new calendar quarter, a new U.S. Federal fiscal year, and the start of the second half of Japan’s fiscal year beckon. China and Germany have similar important holidays at the start of October..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-01 23:23
Taggar: market, rate

Ride the Roller Coaster at Your Own Risk


"The roller coaster metaphor describes currency market conditions since late spring very aptly.  The ride starts and ends about the same place.  But in between, one travels all over the place..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-01 20:18
Taggar: currency, market

NY Fed President Says Intervention Could Be Necessary


"In the most pointed sign yet that the Federal Reserve is likely to engage in further quantitative easing, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley described the current outlook job gr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-01 15:23
Taggar: bank, inflation, market, point

US Consumer Spending Beats Predictions


"US consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in August beating the predicted 0.3 percent. This marked the second straight month where spending rose and gives retailers hope that the upcoming holiday shopping..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-01 15:19
Taggar: market

Japanese Yen Continues to Show Strength in Forex Trading


"USD/JPY in currency tradingThe Japanese yen continues to strengthen in forex trading on the currency market. Indeed, the USD/JPY currency pair continues to lose ground, even though the Japanese have i..."

U.S. Dollar Drops Against Euro in Forex Trading


"Greenback down in currency tradingEarlier, it looked as though the U.S. dollar was ready to make solid gains against the euro in forex trading. News out of Spain and Ireland sent the euro lower agains..."

A stagnant BOJ a floundering Dollar and robust EUR make sense?


"These are unique trading times. Many twists to the plot of major currencies. Investors are trying to pre-empt any QE2 actions by the Fed. There is chatter that their direct market intervention may not..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-29 12:31
Taggar: currencies, market, spread, trading

Hong Kong Registered Generic MetaTrader Broker ? RVMarkets


"RVMarkets isn’t particularly outstanding Forex broker. They offer rather generic conditions for the non-US MetaTrader brokers — low minimum account size, micro-lots, on-line..."

Bullish on the Euro?


"Wouldn’t life just be a little easier if the EUR/USD, the most important forex pair and bellwether of currency markets, could simply pick a direction and stick to it. It dove during the financia..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-29 11:09
Taggar: currency, financial, forex, market

US Consumer Confidence on the Decline


"Consumer confidence in the US fell more than expected in September, falling to 48.5 on the Conference Board’s index compared to 53.2 in August. A survey of economists had predicted a smaller dec..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-28 16:14
Taggar: consumer confidence, employment, market

US Home Prices Moderate as Tax Credit Ends


"Today’s S&P/Case-Schiller index of property values indicates that home prices in 20 US cities increased at a slower rate in July when compared to one year ago. The increase of 3.2 percent i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-28 15:15
Taggar: market, rate

German Consumer Confidence Rebounds to 3-Year High


"Germany’s consumer confidence as measured by an index maintained by market research firm Gfk, rose from a reading of 4.3 last month to 4.9 for the current month. Despite a forecast of only 4.2..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-28 15:06
Taggar: consumer confidence, market

Sovereign Debt Default Dominate


"The fear of incoming QE2 is making it harder to trade the ?worse than expected? economic data. It is difficult to remain bearish in front of the Fed?s involvement. Keynes was correct when he said ?the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-28 12:16
Taggar: bear, market

Can the U.K. Pound Retain the Upper Hand in Currency Trading?


"Sterling forex trading forecastThe U.K. pound is doing quite well in currency trading on the FX market right now. Indeed, the sterling forex trading forecast indicates that the currency is likely to c..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading, Even with Sovereign Debt Concerns


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today. Even though there was a bit of a hiccup earlier, causing the euro to falter against the U.S. dol..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-28 09:10
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Canadian Dollar Gains on US Counterpart


"Buoyed by rising oil and gold prices, the Canadian dollar rose to C$1.0238 to the U.S. dollar, or 97.68 U.S. cents by 8:15 a.m. in New York compared to Friday’s close of C$1.0256 to the U.S. dol..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-27 15:28
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange, gold, market, oil

U.K. Pound Moves Higher in Forex Trading


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market against the U.S. dollar. Indeed, every major currency, from the euro to the yen, is higher against t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-27 09:17
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Is More Stimulus Coming for Japan?


"Yen continues to gain in forex tradingThe Japanese yen continues to gain in currency trading on the FX market -- no matter what the Japanese do in terms of intervention. Indeed, the yen is higher in f..."

US Durable Goods Up 2% in August


"The US Commerce Department said that new orders for durable goods excluding transportation increased by 2 percent in August after a 2.8 percent decline in July. This is the largest single-month increa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 15:35
Taggar: durable goods, market, report

Falling Yen Suggests Further Intervention


"Another drop in the yen has market watchers accusing Japan of further intervention in order to devalue the yen. Japan’s exports have suffered of late due largely to an appreciating yen making th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 15:07
Taggar: market

Euro Higher in Forex Trading


"Currencies on the FX marketThe euro is heading higher today in forex trading. Euro is enjoying a rally right now as focus moves away from sovereign debt issues. There are hopes for Spain as new budget..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 14:01
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Down Across the Board


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is down across the board, due in part to risk appetite on a higher stock market, but also due in part to pressure from gold, which continues to rise. Gold..."

Japan Tries to Weaken the Yen Again


"Yen falls in forex trading -- before appreciatingJapan once again intervened to weaken its currency on the forex market. While the move worked initially, the weakness was short lived. The yen is once..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 13:43
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Unsuccessful Japanese Intervention


"It is believed that the Bank of Japan did a second round of forex intervention, selling yen in follow-up to the massive operation conducted on September 15.  Unlike then, the central bank did not..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 13:19
Taggar: bank, forex, market

Thai Baht Rises to 13-Year High


"As I pack my bags and head to Thailand for a vacation (for forex research purposes…yeah right), I thought it would be appropriate to blog about the Thai Baht’s strength. The momentum behin..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 12:50
Taggar: currency, forex, forex market, market

Periphery Yield Spreads Provide EUR Resistance


"The market remains fearful of the BOJ, last nights actions prove that. Yen free-falls on rumors that BOJ Governor Shirakawa was resigning his post, later denied and fear that instability at the BOJ wa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-24 12:00
Taggar: financial, market

Oil Prices Tumble on Increased Supplies


"Worse-than-expected US employment news and an increase in crude inventories conspired to push oil prices lower in European trading. By early afternoon in London, benchmark crude for November delivery..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-23 15:30
Taggar: employment, market, oil, trading

US Jobless Claims Rise by 12,000


"Market watchers were surprised today when it was learned that the number of new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 12,000 to 465,000 for the week ended September 18th. The total number of people..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-23 15:23
Taggar: bank, employment, financial, market

Fed?s Comments Sends Gold Higher, USD Lower


"Growing speculation that the Federal Reserve will find it necessary to pump more money into the economy sent gold to a record $1,290 an ounce yesterday as the dollar also fell against other major curr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-22 15:36
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, gold, market

HSBC China becomes market maker to trade RMB and Ringgit


"If you needed any more proof that Chinese market is slowly but steadily opens up for foreign exchange online trading than this piece of news should serve as one: HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited (?HS..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-22 09:32
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market, point, trading

Compare the FOMC Statements


"For my Instant Insight to the Fed announcement, read Dollar Sinks of Fed’s Willingness to Do More FOMC Statement August 10, 2010 Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met..."

Investors Look For Clarity on Fed Spending Question


"At the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted that further spending in the form of quantitative easing had not been ruled out. This triggered a stock sell-off as..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-21 15:47
Taggar: economy, market

US Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected


"The number of housing starts in August rose by 10.5 percent over the previous year as work began on 598,000 new homes. The number of actual new homes beat the forecast by 48,000 and building permits a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-21 15:36
Taggar: market

Irish Bonds Drag EUR higher


"Capital Markets are feeling the effects of this push-pull trading strategy approach ahead of the FOMC rate announcement this afternoon. Euro-zone debt rumors are being offset by new and rampant rumors..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-21 12:05
Taggar: announcement, market, rate, trading

U.S. Dollar Down Across the Board


"Greenback lower in currency tradingU.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite shows some improvement. News that bond auctions in Europe went reasonably well, a..."

Budget Issues Continue to Plague Britain


"Sterling struggles in forex tradingBudget issues continue to plague Britain, sending the sterling lower in forex trading on the currency market. The latest information released on the U.K. budget defi..."

Alpari US to offer FX Options trading


"In wake of its recently relaunched assault on the US market Alpari announced that it will now start offering FX Options trading. Alpari leased/white labeled FX Bridge’s options platform for this..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-21 10:05
Taggar: market, trading, us market

Fed Announcement - Four Possible Scenarios


"The biggest event in the forex market this week will be tomorrow’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement. On FX360.com, I published an extensive article talking about what the Fed may or..."

GFC Markets Trading Bonus


"Hi everyone. I just found out that a popular broker - GFC Markets – is having a special trading bonus promotion going on. The promotion will begin today September 20, 2010 and..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-20 12:59
Taggar: market, trading

Dollar and Pound Softer


"Typical of many Mondays, the week kicked off with a light data calendar, plus trading volume was lightened by the closure of Japan in observance of Respect for the Aged Day.  Japanese markets hav..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-20 12:52
Taggar: market, trading

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Currency Trading


"Greenback looking for direction in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is mixed today in currency trading on the FX market. Earlier, the U.S. dollar was mostly lower, but things are changing a bit right now..."

Aussie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Forex trading forecast for AUD/USDThe Australian dollar is moving higher in currency trading on the FX market today. U.S. dollar weakness is helping the risk currency as investors consider their optio..."

Hungarian Forint Touches Record Low


"Anyone who had bought emerging market currency(s) at the peak of the credit crisis in 2008 would have earned double digit annualized returns in the two years that have passed since then. There are onl..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-19 10:01
Taggar: currency, market

Next Week


"Japan has holiday closures on Monday (Respect for the Aged Day) and Thursday (Autumn Equinox), creating interesting possibilities for a market test of the new intervention policy.  Central bank m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-17 23:55
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Central Bank Exchange Rate fixing trumps Yuan revaluing


"An extraordinary week for Cbank actions or lack of. To date, Japan?s proactive approach to weaken its domestic currency, the Yen, has met with limited success. Current levels are certainly better than..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-17 12:55
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, fx market, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Mostly Lower in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is mostly lower in forex trading on the currency market today. Right now, the U.S. dollar is down against the Japanese yen, Aussie, and sterling. The euro..."

US Home Foreclosures Jump 25%


"Hopes for stability in the US housing market took a shot to the jaw as foreclosures in August outpaced any other single month since the start of the mortgage credit crisis. Banks repossessed 95,364 pr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-16 15:09
Taggar: bank, consumer confidence, economy, employment, home sales, market

New US Jobless Claims Falls to Two-Month Low


"New requests for US unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, declining by 3,000 to 450,000. The forecast was for the number to increase to a total of 459,000. ?The labor market is slow..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-16 14:52
Taggar: economy, employment, market, profit, report

New mobile platforms by FxPro and CMC


"Joining the trend of everybody going mobile FxPro and CMC just announced the release of their own Blackberry and iPhone platform versions. No doubt the next high growing segment of the retail forex ma..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-16 10:38
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading


"Greenback looks for direction on currency marketThe U.S. dollar is mixed in forex trading today as the currency market reels from the recent Japanese intervention. Concerns that the Swiss might be nex..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-16 09:33
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, pound, trading

Swiss Rate Remains on Hold as SNB Considers FX Intervention


"Swiss franc in currency tradingThe Swiss National Bank kept interest rates on hold as it considers the next move in the global currency market game. The Swiss are not overly fond of a stronger currenc..."

Japan Finally Intervenes in Forex Markets


"After months of speculation, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has finally intervened in the currency markets. As the plummeted towards a fresh low against the Dollar, the BOJ swiftly entered the market, drivin..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-16 06:04
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market

What is Sterilized Intervention?


"Intervention by central banks is one of the most important short-term and long-term fundamental drivers in the currency market. For short-term traders, intervention can lead to sharp intraday movement..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-15 16:44
Taggar: bank, currency, market

Japan Selling Yen in Bid to Slow Gains


"The Central Bank of Japan announced it would be selling yen and buying dollars in an attempt to slow the yen’s appreciation after hitting a 15-year high against the greenback. An appreciating ye..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-15 14:49
Taggar: bank, dollar, market

First Japanese Intervention Since 2004 Sent Yen Sharply Lower


"On the Ministry of Finance’s instructions, the Bank of Japan sold a reportedly heavy amount of yen against dollars said to have exceeded $10 billion equivalent.  Finance Minster Noda confir..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-15 13:52
Taggar: bank, dollar, finance, market, report

Yen Drops Dramatically in Currency Trading, Thanks to Intervention


"U.S. dollar heads higher in forex tradingThe yen has dropped dramatically in currency trading on the FX market, thanks to the intervention of the Japanese government. The intervention came as a bit of..."

Interview on New CFTC Regulations Regarding Forex Leverage


"Please click on the following link to read my recent interview with FXstreet.com on the new CFTC regulations regarding leverage limitations in the Forex market: http://www.fxstreet.com/education/marke..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-14 21:48
Taggar: forex, forex market, fxstreet, leverage, market

Forex Survey from CitiFX


"My good friend Francesc from FXStreet alerted me to CitiFX’s new survey of Forex Traders. I am always a big fan of initiatives that create greater transparency in the forex market. I’ve..."

Increase in US Retail Sales Eases Recession Fears


"Retail sales in the US rose 0.4 percent after a 0.3 percent in July. This is the largest gain in five months and is easing concerns that the American economy could fall back into recession. “It..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-14 15:13
Taggar: economy, employment, foreign exchange, margin, market, retail sales

Euro Weakens in Forex Trading


"Forex trading forecast for the euroThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to a return of risk aversion. The forex trading forecast is calling for a slightly weaker e..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-14 09:35
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Yen Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar falls to the yen in currency tradingThe yen is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to the latest news out of Japan. Naoto Kan has survived a challenge to his pos..."

Geithner Says China Not Allowing Yuan to Appreciate


"US Treasury Department Secretary Timothy Geithner said that China has not done enough to allow the yuan to reflect true market value since saying last June that it would allow the currency to float. &..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-13 15:22
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Interbank FX taps Hungarian IBs/White Labels


"According to the Budapest Business Journal Interbank FX will enter the Hungarian market with its MetaTrader 4 platform. If I’m not mistaken this one of the first expansion steps taken by IBFX (e..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-13 15:18
Taggar: bank, market, metatrader

EURO-China love affair


"China has stepped up to the plate and is deemed again the savior for Capital Markets. Moving to center stage over the weekend, China has followed up last weeks strong import figures with data showing..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-13 12:37
Taggar: industrial production, market

The Killer is in the Randomness


"Guest post from Kris Matthews (http://tradeforexfundamentally.com) Many traders underestimate that killer that is lurking behind the corner, just waiting to suck the life out of your..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-13 09:42
Taggar: forex, market

Euro Rallies in Forex Trading


"Risk appetite boost euro in currency tradingThe euro is rallying solidly in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. Thanks to improved risk appetite today, forex traders are all about higher yields, an..."

Strong Data in China Helps Boost Risk Appetite


"High beta currencies gain in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down against high beta currencies in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, risk appetite is on the rise, thanks in part to st..."

Optimizing Your EA to Trade on Certain Weekdays


"(This post will be interesting only to the MQL coders.) One of the most overlooked parameters of the Forex expert advisor that can be used in optimization of th..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-10 18:36
Taggar: forex, market, mql, rate, trading

Labor Market Better in Canada than the United States


"Canadian employment rose 35.8K last month, which is the same percentage increase as a 271K gain in the U.S. labor market.  U.S. jobs contracted by 54K for a second straight time in August, by com..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-10 14:02
Taggar: employment, market, rate

Saxo Publications are Put to the Test with a Case Study


"Saxo Bank launches “Morning Kickoff” and “Charts of the Day” on TradingFloor.com to provide you with a daily overview of the forex market. The main purposes of the “Morni..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-10 13:26
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, market, trading

Euro Ticks Higher in Forex Trading


"Risk appetite helps euro in currency tradingRisk appetite is offering some support to the euro in forex trading on the currency market today. The 16-nation currency is a little higher against the U.S..."

Aussie Set for More Gains in Currency Trading


"Forex trading forecast for the Australian DollarThe Aussie is set for more gains in currency trading on the FX market, thanks in large part to signs that the global economy may begin to pick up after..."

July Trade Data Roundup


"U.S. and Canadian July trade figures, released today, offered a very stark contrast in absolute terms and relative to market expectations. The U.S. goods and services deficit contracted 14% from June&..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-09 17:53
Taggar: market

How Wide is Wide?


"Blake Morrow from Trading Views talks about stop losses when trading forex. He begins, ?There is nothing I hate more than getting stopped out of the market. I can stomach being wrong. Heck, I make los..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-09 17:40
Taggar: forex, market, stop loss, trading

Gain in Exports Helps US Narrow Trade Deficit


"The US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in July to $42.8 billion as imports fell 2.1 percent, and exports increased 1.8 percent to $153.3 billion, the highest since August 2008. Economists ha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-09 15:26
Taggar: market

No EURO Irish Wake Just Yet


"The Forex market will make Fixed Income traders out of us yet. Understanding and appreciating global yield curves helps us in on our Forex odyssey. Yesterday it was the health of the Polish and Portug..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-09 12:10
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, rate, trading

Bank of England Leaves Rates Steady


"Sterling lower against the U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe Bank of England, as expected,has left its rate steady, and left the current quantitative easing program unchanged. The news comes as no surpr..."

Canadian Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Loonie up against greenback in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market, thanks to a little help from the Bank of Canada's hawkish statement. The BOC jus..."

BOC raises rates to +1%


"The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the de..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-08 15:17
Taggar: bank, employment, market, point, rate

Goldman Says Emerging Nation Stocks Will Outpace Developed Countries by 2030


"Goldman Sachs analyst Timothy Moe has released a research paper in which he argues that emerging nations will represent 55 percent of total equity capitalization by 2030, and China will become the wor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-08 15:12
Taggar: gold, market, report

Irelands Euro crisis and its not soccer


"The 750b EUR bailout months ago still cannot sooth investors fears, pushing the gap between the Bund, Irish and Portuguese debt to an all time high this morning. The market continues to worry about th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-08 12:12
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Euro Sells Off in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD in currency tradingThe euro's sell off in forex trading on the currency market is easing today as things start to look a little bit better. Earlier, though, the euro was in a rather significan..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-08 09:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, trading

US Unemployment Could Reach 10%


"A survey of industry analysts suggests that unemployment in the US could reach 10% if growth in the economy does not improve over the next few months. So far this year, a total of only 723,000 new job..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-07 13:53
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate

Aussie Weakens in Currency Trading, Thanks to Neutral Stance


"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Reserve Bank of Australia has kept monetary policy steady, and that is prompting some to believe that the recent run for the Aussie is drawing to a close. I..."

Summer?s End


"Unlike the four seasons of nature, the currency market year sub-divides into three parts: winter/spring, summer, and autumn.  In forex, the U.S. Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays are the booken..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-06 14:25
Taggar: currency, forex, market, trading

Softer Pound on a Quiet Day


"Canadian and U.S. markets will be shut today for Labor Day holidays. No meaningful data releases from markets that are open. Main currency movements have been a 0.6% drop of sterling, a 0.4% further r..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-06 13:29
Taggar: bank, currency, kiwi, market

September Seasonality: USD/CHF


"Will the U.S. dollar lose to the Swiss franc in forex trading?One of the things that forex traders look for is seasonal trends. For instance, the U.S. dollar often weakens against the Japanese yen dur..."

U.S. Dollar a Little Lower in Currency Trading


"Euro higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is a little bit lower today against the euro in forex trading on risk appetite. It's a quiet day, with U.S. markets closed for the Labor Day holiday, but th..."

Rent a Signal ? Latest Top Forex Signals September 05


"Hi everyone. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve gotten lately into a new forex trading signals marketplace’ provider called Rent a Signal. I also promised that I..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-06 02:02
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, signal provider, trading

Why It Pays to Understand Currencies (Forex)


"By Kat Von Rohr (Original Source) A little-known fact in the investment world? All the savviest institutional stock traders, asset managers, and brokers understand currencies. They..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-04 19:00
Taggar: brokers, currencies, investment, market

Next Week


"The week to September 10 kicks off with Labor Day holiday closures on Monday in both the United States and Canada.  Brazil and numerous Asian countries also celebrate holidays during the week...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 23:40
Taggar: bank, currency, market, rate

Do Flexible Exchange Rates Serve the Public Good?


"While I was a graduate student in economics specializing in international trade and finance, a hot debate at the cusp between the 1960s and 1970s was whether the world and U.S. economies would be bett..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 21:08
Taggar: dollar, finance, market

EUR/USD Rises Despite Favorable Nonfarm Payrolls Report


"EUR/USD currency pair is rising despite the good news from US labor market. Reports about employment were surprisingly good, especially considering grim forecasts. Non-manufacturing PMI, on ..."

Little Change in the Dollar Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report


"The dollar edged up 0.2% against the yen and the Swiss franc and by 0.1% versus the Australian and Canadian dollars.  The dollar fell 0.3% against the kiwi and by 0.1% against the euro.  The..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 13:44
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market, pound

Will the Swiss Franc Continue to Gain in Currency Trading?


"Risks to the Swiss franc rallyOne of the best performers this year on the FX market has been the Swiss franc. It has everything going for it: traditional safe haven status and an expanding economy wit..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 09:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, fx market, inflation, market, trading

U.K. Pound Still Has Struggles in Forex Trading


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is still struggling overall in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier today, sterling saw a sell off in currency trading. However, for now, the U.K. p..."

Trading In Emerging/Exotic Currencies Increases


"The long wait is over! The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has just released the results from its Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity, conducted i..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-02 21:47
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market, report

Euro Maintains Gains in Forex Trading


"Dollar weakness on the currency marketThe euro is maintaining its gains in forex trading on the currency market today. The ECB announced that it is keeping interest rates steady for now, and forex tra..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-02 08:39
Taggar: announcement, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, rate, trading

U.S. Dollar Continues to Soften in Forex Trading


"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar continues to soften in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the U.S. dollar is mostly lower, dropping against the euro, yen and Aussie. Agai..."

Explosive Growth in Foreign Exchange Market Volume Continued in 2007-2010


"The Bank for International Settlements in Basle, Switzerland coordinates a triennial survey of global currency market transaction volume.  A survey taken this spring revealed daily turnover of $3..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-02 04:22
Taggar: bank, currency, market

Forex Trading Volume Officially Hits $4 Trillion


"This morning the Bank of International Settlements released its Triennial FX survey which is basically the market’s benchmark for forex volume and turnover. To no one’s surprise, volume ha..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 17:12
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, forex, market

ADP Payroll Report Finds Job Losses on the Increase


"The monthly ADP Employer Services survey shows that US employment fell by 10,000 during the month of August, the first monthly job loss since January. This flies in the face of a survey of economists..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 15:19
Taggar: bank, employment, market, rate

Fed Could Buy More Debt


"Meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s August meeting released yesterday indicate that the Bank is prepared to buy more US debt if the economy were to worsen “appreciably”. Th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 14:59
Taggar: bank, economy, market

Spot forex volume grows 50% according to BIS


"As first reported by Francesc and according to the latest BIS survey Forex market volume growth is unstoppable. The whole market volume was 20% higher in April 2010 than in April 2007, with average da..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 14:20
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, market, report

Lack of Confidence in the FED would never happen almost never


"Month end flow beats logic, even option expiries and market fix?s beat logic. Yesterday?s stronger US data wilted in its glory as individuals eager to accumulate EUR?s waited in the wings. Stronger ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 12:24
Taggar: employment, market, rate, trading

Currencies Remain In Corrective Mode


"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex, on what to expect from the currency markets."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 11:49
Taggar: currency, forex, market

High Beta Currencies Head Higher in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar down against sterling and euroThe U.S. dollar is down against the sterling and the euro in forex trading today. High beta currencies are moving higher as the global economic outlook gets a..."

Japanese Yen Finds Popularity in Currency Trading


"Yen strengthens against the U.S. dollarU.S. dollar weakness has become more pronounced recently, and that is leading to yen strength in currency trading. Indeed, the Japanese yen is attracting new inv..."

Rising Oil Supply Suggests Activity Weakening


"A recent survey of industry insiders indicates that US crude oil inventories have increased and are approaching a one-month high. The slowing demand for energy adds further to the evidence that the US..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 15:14
Taggar: economy, market, oil

FED and BOJ Losing Investors Focus


"Investors continue to test the Fed?s resolve. Is helicopter Ben overly optimistic on his economic outlook? And if so, what is he going to do about it? Yesterday?s equity and bonds reaction is telling..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 12:11
Taggar: market

Euro Gets a Little Help in Forex Trading


"16-nation currency on the FX marketThe euro is getting a little help today in forex trading on the currency market as a relief rally is under way. Even though overall euro zone unemployment remains ra..."

Will Slowing Economic Growth Undermine the U.S. Dollar?


"Greenback in forex tradingIt appears that slowing economic growth is likely to undermine the U.S. dollar going forward. Even though the greenback has been a safe haven currency in forex trading, it ne..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 09:20
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Bank of Japan Expands Liquidity-Enhancing Facility to Encourage Bank Lending


"An unscheduled three-hour policy meeting was most noteworthy for actions not taken.  A statement released by the Policy Board noted recently unstable currency and equity markets but said nothing..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 14:08
Taggar: currency, market, rate

FED to mimic the BOJ


"The FOMC is prepared to provide additional monetary accommodation through unconventional measures if it proves necessary, especially if the outlook were to deteriorate significantly. ?Significantly? i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 12:12
Taggar: market, rate

U.K. Pound Higher in Currency Trading


"Sterling gains in forex tradingSterling is making solid gains today in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound is strengthening on improved economic news, and the fact that Britain's economi..."

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is mixed in forex trading on the currency market today. The U.K. pound is moving higher against the U.S. dollar right now, as is the Japanese yen..."

Emerging Market Currencies Flat in 2010


"The recovery that emerging markets (their economies and financial markets) have staged since the lows of 2008 is impressive. In most corners of the financial markets, all of the losses have been erase..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 06:43
Taggar: currencies, financial, market, trading

Next Week


"The last week of the summer currency market season begins with a British bank holiday on Monday and ends Friday with an early closure of the U.S. Treasury market for the Labor Day holiday.  Since..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-27 22:17
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market

Summer Ending, so What?s Next in Forex?


"Currency markets have mostly been marking time in late August.  Since my previous Insights essay written two weeks ago, the U.S. currency experienced scant net changes of +0.7% and +0.4% against..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-27 20:29
Taggar: currency, dollar, kiwi, market

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is mixed in currency trading today, thanks to a bit of uncertainty and rangebound trading. Earlier, the U.S. dollar did move a little bit higher against..."

Forex Traders Await Ben Bernanke's Speech


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe currency market is rather quiet today, as forex traders await Ben Bernanke's speech. Bernanke is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. Eastern in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at..."

?Risk-On, Risk-Off?


"It sounds like a play on words, based on the Karate Kid refrain, Wax-On Wax Off, and for all I know it was. Still, I rather like this characterization – coined by a research team at HSBC –..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-27 04:46
Taggar: market, rate

US Jobless Claims Fall More than Expected


"The US Labor Department said to day that the number of new claims for unemployment benefits fell my a more-than-expected 31,000 to 473,000 in the week ending August 21. Overall, the number of people r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 15:10
Taggar: employment, market

Bernanke to dig at Jackson


"Those who can make sense of these markets go to the front of the line! It?s a stab in the dark to find compelling reasons why capital markets are acting this way. Yesterday?s US data was woeful and th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 12:19
Taggar: market

Technical Analysis in Forex Trading


"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT, shares her strategy for trading in the FX markets with CNBC's Martin Soong."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 10:41
Taggar: currency, fx market, market, rate, share, shares, trading

Focus Shifts to U.S. Dollar as Jackson Hole Symposium Gets Underway


"Forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollarToday, there has been some focus on the euro zone as German consumer confidence has provided a boost for the euro in forex trading. However, that focus is abo..."

U.S. Dollar Drops Against the Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with USD/CADThe U.S. dollar is moving lower against the Canadian dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the U.S. dollar's recent rally attempt has been cut off..."

EUR/USD Rises as Housing Tumbles, Oil Inventories Go Up


"The euro rose against the US dollar slightly today as the market participants reacted to the pessimistic macroeconomic reports. The currency pair was going up rather..."

Surprise Rise in German Business Confidence


"An increase in the Ifo Business Climate Index which measures the confidence level of German businesses, caught market watchers by surprise, rising to 106.9, up from 106.2 in July. Most analysts predic..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-25 15:42
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, pound

Noda Yen for me thank you


"Its fear that is driving capital markets, the kind of thing that may reinforce the idea of a double-dip recession, not fundamentals or technical?s. An Irish downgrade three-months ago would have sunk..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-25 12:08
Taggar: economy, market

China Brings in 54 Billion Yuan During Bond Sale


"Could yuan be the next world currency?China certainly appears to be on its way to building the next de facto world currency. In spite of some relatively recent calls for a new global reserve currency..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-25 09:09
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, market

US Home Sales Fall 27%


"Existing home sales fell a whopping 27 percent in July, marking the largest monthly loss since records were first kept dating back to 1968. Sales are now at a 15-year low and analysts are warning that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 18:26
Taggar: home sales, market

Dollar Tumbles on Disastrous Home Sales


"EUR/USD rallied strongly today after the report on the US housing situation in July was released. The Forex market continued with the bullish reaction also after the ..."

Stock Futures Fall on Growth Concerns


"Stock futures and a drop in oil prices in European trading suggest another losing day on the US stock exchanges as investors turned to bonds for safety. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index declined 1.8 percent..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 15:09
Taggar: bear, currency, market, oil, rate, trading

Fed split on on Boosting Economy


"The Aug. 10 meeting of top Federal Reserve officials was among the most contentious in Ben Bernanke’s four-and-a-half year tenure as central bank chairman. With the economic outlook unexpectedl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 15:01
Taggar: bank, market

Market Squeezing Japan


"The Nikkei-225 closed at 8,995, the first sub-9000 closing since May 6, 2009.  The daily drop of 1.3% brought the cumulative decline since April 5, 2010 to 20.7%, thus qualifying as an official b..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 13:26
Taggar: bear, dollar, market

Aussie Falls in Forex Trading as Risk Aversion Sets In


"Currency trading with the Australian dollarCurrency trading with the Australian dollar should consider that it is one of the few currencies lower as compared to the U.S. dollar today. With risk aversi..."

U.S. Dollar Tanks in Forex Trading, Thanks to Economic Concerns


"Greenback affected by worries about a double dip recessionEconomic concerns have sent the U.S. dollar lower in forex trading on the currency market. Existing home sales data for July showed the bigges..."

YEN Yada Yada


"We wake up and hope, but, it?s ugly again today. Two consecutive days of ?no? North American data has the market grasping for any excuse to sell the EUR. Speculators have been throwing everything out..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 12:13
Taggar: currency, market

Boston Technologies now offers CFD liquidity


"Boston Technologies is now offering brokers not only forex liquidity bridges and liquidity (BT Prime) but also CFD liquidity. CFD liquidity is typically not very easy to find as CFDs for now are not a..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-23 17:11
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Biggest Forex Scam Pt. IV (Russell Erxleben)


"If you’ve read the first article in this series, you’re probably wondering what is with people named “Russell” and Forex scams? How does a former football s..."

U.S. Dollar Mostly Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar is mostly higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion makes a small appearance. The greenback is making a good appearance as..."

Will Australia End Up with a Hung Parliament?


"Aussie not really affected in currency tradingThere is some concern that the Australian dollar may be affected in forex trading by the expectation of a hung parliament. A clear majority does not appea..."

EUR on verge of tipping


"Global uncertainty continues to dominate this lackluster forex market this morning. At least the soap operas in the Asian-Pacific region have been keeping us awake. Gillard and Abbot have been scrambl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-23 12:40
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex market, market

CAD: Steady as She Goes


"The Canadian Dollar was supposed to be one of the “hot” currencies of 2010. Given that it’s now exactly where it started the year, I think it’s safe to say that this isn’..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-21 17:50
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

FXDD teams up with Tradency to offer its Auto-trading platform


"It seems that Tradency has become to the auto-trading market what MT4 is for the manual trading market as it is now present at just about any decent broker. Today Tradency announced that FXDD has beco..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 13:28
Taggar: forex, forex trading, fxdd, market, trading

EUR bulls have their tails between their legs


"People are still inclined to shun riskier assets as the faithful dollar rules the roost this morning. Speculation that next week?s data will add to the evidence that the world?s economic recovery is l..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 12:27
Taggar: dollar, market

Squawk Box


"Discussing oil, markets and currencies, with Carl Larry, Oil Outlooks and Opinions; Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex and Peter Yastrow, Yastrow Origer."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 09:21
Taggar: currencies, forex, market, oil

U.S. Dollar Looks for Strength on Risk Aversion


"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is strengthening in currency trading on the FX market, thanks to risk aversion related to the financial markets. The greenback is heading higher in forex trad..."

Euro Drops in Forex Trading


"16-nation currency struggles on FX marketThe euro is dropping in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to concerns about global economic recovery. Even the recent good news out of Germany can't..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 09:10
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Meet FX now offers users Free Webinar Tools


"MeetFX the new, Facebook like, forex social network specializing in EAs and money managers now offers free webinar tools. Meet FX, a premier social network that revolves around the retail Forex Market..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 08:14
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Housing Glut Hurting Recovery: Obama


"An over-supply of homes is hampering economic recovery in the US said President Obama during a stop in Ohio. “The housing market is still a big drag on the economy as a whole,” the Preside..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-19 15:04
Taggar: economy, market

CMC Markets launches a new spread betting platform


"CMC Markets just announced the launch of its new spread betting platform, which was available on its website for a while now, and the result is simply stunning. It is easily one of the best web-based..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-19 13:41
Taggar: market, spread

Bring back the EUR conviction or the Eureka light bulb


"What happened to the well received German and Portuguese debt auctions? Were they not supposed to instill ?positive confidence? into this market? Subdued interest, backed up by-illiquid pockets has th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-19 12:09
Taggar: forex, market

Biggest Forex Scam Pt. III (Joel N. Ward)


"Covered in our previous articles, you’ve already read about Forex scams created by Russell Cline and Richard Matthews Jr. Today we’ll talk about exploits about another conma..."

Webinar Recording Posted


"My monthly FXstreet.com webinar that I conducted yesterday, “My Daily Analysis: Finding High-Probability Trading Setups” was recorded and has been posted here: http://www.fxstreet.com/live..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-18 19:15
Taggar: analysis, foreign exchange, forex, forex market, fxstreet, market, trading

Stocks Headed Higher After Yesterday?s Rally


"US stock markets are poised to open higher today following yesterday’s rally. Dow Jones futures were higher, up 31 to 10,389 and Standard & Poor’s 500 index futures rose 3.20 to 1,092..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-18 15:27
Taggar: market, trading

U.K. Pound Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Sterling rallies in currency trading on BOE minutesMinutes released regarding the most recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting at the Bank of England have given the U.K. pound something to cheer abou..."

Canadian Dollar Gains in Currency Trading


"Loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is finding its footing in currency trading on the FX market, moving higher today as BHP Billiton makes a hostile bid for Potash Corp. The loonie is a commodi..."

Euro Rises vs. Dollar as Stock Markets Gain


"The euro rallied against the dollar today for a second day as stock markets stabilized, easing tension caused by the state of the global economy. The ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-17 15:25
Taggar: dollar, economy, market

More Reason to See Dollar Weakness in the Future


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is showing weakness today in currency trading on the FX market as risk currencies like the Australian dollar head higher. There is a degree of risk ap..."

Aussie Heads Higher in Currency Trading


"Commodity currencies get boost in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Commodity currencies are higher..."

Obama Gets cheap financing


"Bond investors seeking top-rated securities face fewer alternatives to Treasuries, allowing President Barack Obama to sell unprecedented sums of debt at ever lower rates to finance a $1.47 trillion de..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-16 14:37
Taggar: bank, finance, market, rate

Dollar Slips Against Yen, Euro, and Swiss Franc


"The dollar lost 1.3% against the Swissy, 0.7% relative to the yen and 0.5% versus the euro.  The greenback is steady against the Canadian dollar and sterling but up by 0.5% against the kiwi, 0.2%..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-16 13:03
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market, swissy

Euro Slows Down in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro was showing some signs of life earlier today, but things have changed a bit. Indeed, the latest news about the economy has slowed down the euro in forex tradi..."

Risk Aversion Increases on the FX Market


"Forex trading with world currenciesRisk aversion is on the rise in currency trading on the FX market today. The latest news out of Japan is causing more apprehension about the global economic recovery..."

Safe Haven Trade Returns


"I shouldn’t have been so complacent in declaring the paradigm shift in forex markets, whereby risk aversion had given way to comparative growth and interest rate differentials. While such a shif..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-14 03:41
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, rate

Few Feeling Confident or Lucky on This Friday the Thirteenth


"A mid-August Friday afternoon and Friday the thirteenth no less would be a precarious place for currency traders to sit in the best of circumstances, and these are certainly not that.  Trouble lu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-13 20:37
Taggar: currency, currency trade, economy, market

Working your way towards a Trading Mindset


"Toni Turner from Trading Views talks about strengthening your mind ? to help with your trading. We know that powerful human emotions, greed and fear, rule the financial markets. As traders, we must le..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-13 12:46
Taggar: financial, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Currency Trading


"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is mixed today in currency trading on the FX market. The greenback is down in forex trading against the pound, Aussie and yen, but higher against the euro. In..."

Euro Slips Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market today, seeing plenty of downside risk. Earlier in the session, the euro got a little bit of a boost from t..."

Bank of Japan Stepping it Up?


"Is the Bank of Japan stepping things up? In a very unusual move, BoJ Governor Shirakawa said earlier today: “There are substantial fluctuations in the foreign exchange and stock markets mainl..."

Irish Borrowing costs ridiculous


"Central Bank governor Patrick Honohan has described Irish bond market spreads as a “setback”. Irish bonds spreads widened after the European Commission approved the Government’s move..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 15:58
Taggar: bank, market, spread

Saxo launches forextrading.com ? a portal for novice traders


"Saxo Bank has just launched another forex portal called www.forextrading.com. The folks at Saxo are doing a pretty decent job at launching new websites and portals though I have reservations regarding..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 14:43
Taggar: bank, forex, market, trading

An Unscheduled Press Conference in Japan


"There’s been lots of attention on the yen after such touched a 15-year high of 84.75/USD on Wednesday.  A Bank of Japan official confirmed the central bank had been checking market yen rate..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 13:27
Taggar: bank, economy, finance, market, rate

Aussie Looks to Regain 0.9000 in Currency Trading


"Australian dollar forex trading forecastThe Aussie is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in part to a knee jerk reaction to mixed labor market data from Down Under. However, ther..."

Euro Continues Downward Spiral in Forex Trading


"Sovereign debt worries return to the euro zoneYesterday, the euro saw a bit of a collapse in forex trading on the currency market as it plummeted below the 1.30 level against the U.S. dollar. Today, t..."

No Way Out


"In the risk-averse first twenty-four hours after the Federal Open Market Committee statement, The yen and dollar advanced 2.5% and 1.9% against the euro, Ten-year Treasury yields dropped twelve basis..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 21:49
Taggar: dollar, market, oil, point

EUR/USD Drops to Lowest Level Since July 23rd


"EUR/USD tumbled down today as yesterday’s dovish FOMC statement shook markets, seriously hurting outlook for the global economy. Today’s reports showed that trade balance de..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 20:13
Taggar: economy, market, oil, report, trade balance

Sterling Falls in Forex Trading as BOE Revises Forecast


"U.K. pound in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is lower in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to the latest economic news out of Britain. Sterling is down in forex trading as the Ban..."

U.S. Vital Signs When the FOMC Met Previously


"Since the June FOMC statement was released, the dollar has retreated 6.2% against the euro and 4.5% against the yen.  Ten-year Treasury yields have declined another 30 basis points to 92 bps belo..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-10 17:14
Taggar: dollar, market, point

How EURUSD Reacts to Non-Farm Payrolls


"Trading the Fed meeting is always difficult because in addition to a decision on rates, the tone of the FOMC statement also affects how the dollar trades. Rather than immediately jumping into the mar..."

Bernanke and the Feds statement tinkering will heighten volatility


"Will last Fridays headline print and payroll revisions arm twist Ben and his colleagues to re-introduce bond buying this afternoon? As late as last month, the Fed indicated that it was ?not? ready to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-10 11:04
Taggar: market

U.S. Dollar Gains Across the Board in Forex Trading


"Quantitative easing fears easeWhile there are still concerns about the possibility of quantitative easing, some of those fears have eased -- at least for now. As a result, the U.S. dollar is making so..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-10 09:38
Taggar: announcement, aussie, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Trichet believes Bernanke to hold off on buying Bonds


"European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet may allow Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke to avoid loosening monetary policy tomorrow by helping engineer a rebound in global financial ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 14:44
Taggar: bank, dollar, financial, market

Irish Consumer sentiment falls


"Consumer sentiment weakened in July as people become a little more negative about their current finances and the future of the labour market. The KBC Ireland/ESRI index weakened to 66.2 last month, fa..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 14:41
Taggar: consumer sentiment, finance, market, rate

UK Jobs to Stall


"Recovery in the jobs market will “stall” this year as demand for workers in the public sector falls, new research has warned. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developm..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 14:39
Taggar: market

TraderTools Announces Best Quarter Ever: adds 4 new customers in Q2 2010


"FX trading platform provider adds 4 new customers in Q2 of 2010 TraderTools Inc. (TraderTools), which provides the only complete, integrated FX trading platform available on the market, announced toda..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 14:13
Taggar: fx trading, market, rate, trading

The World?s largest economy needs stimulus?.Take that bet?


"The market is suffering withdrawal symptoms, especially after last Friday?s anemic US employment report. With little data for guidance today, traders will have to go ?cold turkey?, with no fix, until..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 12:22
Taggar: employment, market, report

U.S. Dollar Could Find More Support in Currency Trading


"Greenback in forex tradingEarlier, the U.S. dollar dropped in currency trading on the FX market, but the forex trading forecast is looking a little better right now. Indeed, there are some predictions..."

Japanese Yen Finds Itself in Tough Spot


"Currency trading with the Japanese yenEarlier, the Japanese yen rebounded a bit in forex trading, but now it is weakening again. However, general appreciation by the yen has been taking place, and thi..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 09:40
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

China Currency Revaluation: More Than Just the Yuan at Stake


"I concluded my last post (Euro Recovery: Paradigm Shift Confirmed) by musing about how interesting it is that nobody has taken credit for predicting/profiting from the sudden reversal in forex markets..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-09 00:21
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market, profit

Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in Forex Trading


"I’ve received a rather strange spam message today from some crazy folks, explaining how messed up the global financial system (and Forex market in particular) currently is. A..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-08 15:42
Taggar: financial, forex, forex market, market

Euro Recovery: Paradigm Shift Confirmed


"In early July, when the Euro rally was (in hindsight) just getting under way, I reported on the apparent paradigm shift in forex markets, whereby risk-driven trades that benefited the Dollar were givi..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-07 18:02
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market, report

Dollar Tumbles on Poor Employment Data


"The reports about conditions on the US job market sent the dollar tumbling down as claims for jobless benefits increased, instead of decreasing as was expected..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 21:19
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, market, report

FED unlikely to raise rates for two to three years


"Pacific Investment Management Co.?s Bill Gross said the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates for two to three years. Gross, Pimco?s founder and co-chief investment officer, made the com..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 15:12
Taggar: investment, market, rate

US Private payrolls disappoint again


"Companies in the U.S. added workers in July for a seventh straight month at a pace that suggests the labor-market recovery will be slow to take hold. Private payrolls that exclude government agencies..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 14:45
Taggar: employment, market, report

Hungarians under pressure from CHF


"Melinda Nagy, a Hungarian special education teacher who knows little about financial markets, has started to lose sleep over exchange rates. Nagy?s payments on her Swiss-franc denominated mortgage alm..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 11:31
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, market, rate

NFP Gospel according to BLS


"After spending most of yesterday squaring their positions, plugging all potential loss trading scenarios, the entire market waits for this morning?s unemployment data. It will not be the headline prin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 11:17
Taggar: dollar, employment, market, rate, trading

Interbank offers assistance with EAs


"Interbank FX just announced that it will assist client who use EAs with the transition to market orders and 5th decimal pricing. This is one of the most important changes this industry is undergoing a..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 10:32
Taggar: bank, brokers, market, trading

Sterling Continues to Stuggle in Forex Trading


"U.K. pound in currency tradingThe sterling continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as economic news does not live up to expectations. U.K. industrial production numbers declined..."

Foreign Exchange Committee annual report for 2009


"At the start of 2009, financial market conditions were fragile but recovering. The Foreign Exchange Committee?s primary concerns continued to be funding and liquidity. In the first quarter, the Commit..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 18:52
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, foreign exchange, market

Fed Mulls Options for Next Week?s Meeting


"Next week, the Open Market Committee (OMC) of the Federal Reserve Bank will hold its monthly meeting. Even without checking futures prices, it’s obvious that the probability of an interest rate..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 18:00
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Stocks Up Ahead of ECB and BOE Decisions and U.S. Claims Data


"Equities overnight rose 1.7% in Japan, 2.1% in Indonesia, 0.9% in Thailand and 0.5% in Australia.  In Europe, stocks have traded up 0.9% in France and by 0.4% in Germany and Britain.  Some m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 13:05
Taggar: market, point

EUR Bears hanging tough ahead of policy decisions


"The market seems to be obsessed with the idea that a Fed announcement of additional stimulus measures is near. There are a few who expect them to make some minor cosmetic changes to their copy next we..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 11:49
Taggar: announcement, fed announcement, market, rate

Weak Data Sends Kiwi Tumbling in Forex Trading


"Down under currencies weaken on the FX marketWeak data out of New Zealand is sending the kiwi tumbling in forex trading on the currency market. Labor data turned out to be much weaker than expected, a..."

Biggest Forex Scam ? Pt. 1


"Cheats and fraudsters abound in the world, and the foreign currency investment market has seen its share of conmen over the years. In fact, there have been a..."

Challanger Report cuts less than expected y/y


"Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell in July from a year earlier, a sign of improvement in the labor market. Planned firings dropped 57 percent to 41,676 from 97,373 in July 2009, according to fi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-04 14:40
Taggar: announcement, economy, market

Oil pares gains, backs off three month highs


"Crude oil declined from a three-month high in New York before the release of economic data forecast to show that the recovery is losing steam in the U.S., the world?s second-largest energy consumer. O..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-04 14:37
Taggar: market, oil, report

Sterling Makes Gains in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound in forex tradingEarlier today, the sterling was heading lower in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, sterling and euro were bother lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. Onl..."

Australian Dollar Higher in Currency Trading


"Aussie in forex tradingEven though risk aversion has set in, the Australian dollar is still higher in currency trading against the U.S. dollar. Global equities are down, including U.S. stock futures..."

10 things to consider when pondering a Double-Dip


"1. The recovery in China and the US appears to be slowing to a ?more sustainable pace? rather than coming to a complete halt. The usual overreaction is being priced out. 2. After the EU stress test re..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-03 11:13
Taggar: financial, market, point

More Quantitative Easing from the Fed?


"U.S. dollar heads lower in currency tradingConcerns that the Fed may engage in more quantitative easing is sending the U.S. dollar lower in currency trading on the FX market. Worries are that the Fed..."

Your Way to Forex


"I bet that nowadays the majority of the new traders comes to Forex market after seeing some on-line advertisements. Several years ago, the currency trading wasn’t s..."

Many Stock Markets in Asia and Europe Posting Sharp Gains on First Trading Day of August


"Investors remain predisposed to assuming more risk. Stocks advanced by 1.7% in China, 1.8% in Hong Kong, 2.0% in Taiwan, 1.3% in Singapore, 1.2% in India, 0.9% in Thailand and 1.1% in Australia. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-02 13:24
Taggar: market

Risk Rally Going Strong in Currency Trading


"Pound, euro gain in forex trading against U.S. dollarThe risk rally is alive and well right now in currency trading on the FX market. Risk currencies like the pound, Aussie and euro are higher in fore..."

Monday Morning Markets


"Insight on the early morning markets, with Jason Roney, Sharmac Capital; Peter Beutel, Cameron Hanover; and Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-02 08:46
Taggar: forex, market

Similarities Between Forex Trading and Drinking


"However distant such activities as the Forex trading and alcohol consumption may seem at a first glance, at a second one it’s possible to notice some weir..."

July in Figures


"July was a month of lessening risk aversion in spite of mounting concern about U.S. and Japanese growth prospects and continuing unease over the fiscal austerity that is coming to Europe.  The do..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-31 20:13
Taggar: dollar, market

What are Forex Month End Fixings?


"Over the past 24 hours, there has been a lot of talk about month end fixings. Therefore I think it is worthwhile to spend a few minutes explaining the foreign exchange market’s monthly obsession..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 16:10
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market

How Conscientiousness Plays a Role in Successful Trading


"Dr. Darren Miller from Trading Views has posted a fantastic article about conscientiousness. He begins, ?One of the five factors the Market Awareness Profile (MAP) measures is Conscientiousness. Consc..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 13:39
Taggar: market, trading

Tough Love finally for the EUR


"Month-end requirement is distorting some of the price action, especially when it comes to the JPY. Economic releases O/N showing that Japan?s growth slowed and unemployment rising should not be capabl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 12:14
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, market

Boom Time for Forex


"It has been three years since the Bank of International Settlements’ last report on foreign exchange was released. Since then, analysts could only speculate about how the forex market has evolve..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 09:08
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, forex, forex market, market, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Higher on Risk Aversion


"Greenback gains in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher today on risk aversion, moving up as investors look for a little safety amidst the uncertainty.  Economic news out of Japan is causing..."

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD retreats on currency marketThe euro is pulling back in forex trading on the currency market today as concerns about the economy become uppermost. Euro has been falling against the U.S. dollar..."

U.S. Dollar Weakens in Currency Trading


"Euro continues above 1.30 in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar continues its weakness in currency trading on the FX market today. Indeed, the fundamentals are favoring the euro in forex trading as the Beig..."

Kiwi Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe kiwi is lower in forex trading today, thanks to dovish sentiment expressed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. RBNZ officials decided to raise the base rate by 25..."

EUR/USD Goes Up as Durable Goods Orders Fell Unexpectedly


"EUR/USD was volatile today and rising currently after number of orders for durable goods unexpectedly fell in June. Inventories of crude surged significantly, also surprising..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-28 16:44
Taggar: durable goods, goods orders, market

Discipline trading required as the EUR grinds higher


"Without the US consumer on board, economic recovery looks vulnerable. Yesterday?s falling consumer confidence print and the growing likelihood of a double-dip in house prices is shaping up for US GDP..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-28 12:14
Taggar: consumer confidence, currency, dollar, market, rate

Will Durable Goods Slow the Risk Rally in Forex Trading?


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe risk rally got a good boost earlier today, with the sterling moving through the 1.56 level in currency trading. On top of that, the euro has gained in forex tradin..."

Sterling Moves through 1.56 Level in Forex Trading


"Risk rally on the currency marketThe U.K. pound has moved on to the 1.56 level in currency trading on the FX market. As a result of help from the risk rally on the currency market, sterling has hit a..."

How About Those Stress Tests?


"What’s the deal with those stress tests? It sounds like the setup for a Jerry Seinfeld joke, and given the way the tests were viewed by the markets, it might as well have been. According to the..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 17:04
Taggar: market

US Home Price Jump 0.5% in May


"Prices for single-family homes rose half a percent in May according to the latest Standard & Poor’s/Case Shiller home index survey. The results, based on an examination of home prices in tw..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 15:37
Taggar: market, report

European Bank Profits Spark Rally


"Better-than-expected profits from a couple of European banking giants helped push stock markets higher this morning. UBS AG, Switzerland’s largest bank, and Deutsche Bank AG, Germany’s lar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 14:59
Taggar: bank, brokers, market, profit

Roll the Dice EUR Up or Down


"Everyone and their mother have been telling anyone who will listen how the EUR is to go higher after the stress test results last week. It?s agreed that yesterday was a slow grind higher with no convi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 12:06
Taggar: dollar, market

Euro Higher in Forex Trading, But Can't Get Through 1.30 Level


"U.K. pound rally slows as wellThe euro is higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar, but still has trouble getting through the 1.30 level. Indeed, recent attempts following good economic data in..."

Aussie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with AUD/USDRisk appetite is putting in an appearance on the currency market today, and AUD/USD is benefitting. Asian stocks ended mixed today, but the Australian market was one of th..."

Stress Test Results Have Banks Shares on the Rise


"Shares in European banks rose Monday as the markets reviewed the results of the banking system stress tests over the weekend. Seven of the 91 European banks that underwent stress tests failed. They in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-26 15:12
Taggar: bank, brokers, market, share, shares

Euro Gains in Currency Trading


"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro is gaining in currency trading on the FX market as some degree of risk appetite returns to the market. Even though there are some doubts about the global economy, t..."

U.S. Dollar Slips in Forex Trading


"Greenback falls on concerns about economyThe U.S. dollar is slipping in forex trading on the currency market today, falling as forex traders consider the implications of economic data. Indeed, there i..."

Forex Volatility to Remain High


"With the onset of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis this year, volatility levels in forex (as well as in other financial markets), surged to levels not seen since the height of the credit crisis. Whi..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-24 09:03
Taggar: financial, forex, market

Market Profile Coded in MQL4 and MQL5


"I’ve created my second double-version (MQL4 and MQL5) indicator this week. It’s a Market Profile indicator that displays the statistical distribution of the p..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 16:16
Taggar: analysis, forex, market, mql

The Dirt on Stress Tests


"A stronger than expected German Ifo confidence survey this morning (106.8 vs. 101.5) is supporting the EUR ahead of the Bank Stress Test releases. Along for the ride is Sterling aided by its 2nd Q GDP..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 12:21
Taggar: bank, market

Risk Rally Sends Euro Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThere is a risk rally going on right now on the currency market, sending the euro higher in forex trading. Most of the euro's gains today are coming as economic data show..."

Sterling Gets a Boost in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound surges on improved economic dataThe sterling is getting a boost in currency trading on the FX market today, with a little help from the latest round of economic data. British GDP is higher..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 09:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, pound, trading

Survey Result Points to Continued Gold Rally


"A poll of 55 analysts and traders indicates that market experts believe that the gold rally will continue into 2011. The rally will likely be supported by investors seeking protection from continuing..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-22 15:24
Taggar: financial, gold, investment, market

Stressed Thinking about the Tests? Liar, of course you are


"Market participants are starved for anything of substance. This morning?s Euro-zone composite PMI (56.7) could be the first of many interesting appetizers. Proof perhaps that the region may be ?evadin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-22 12:13
Taggar: market

Euro, Pound Gain in Currency Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Sterling, euro in forex tradingThe euro and the pound are both gaining in currency trading against the U.S. dollar today. Risk currencies are seeing some positive action, now that euro zone economic d..."

Fundamentals Likely to Trip Up U.S. Dollar on Currency Market


"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is softer in forex trading on the currency market today, following remarks Ben Bernanke made yesterday concerning the uncertain state of the U.S. economy. T..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-22 09:12
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Ava Financial acquires ART Co. a Japanese Forex broker


"Ava FX, one of Middle East largest brokers, just announced that it completed the acquisition of ART Co. a Japanese Forex broker. This move represents a major breakthrough for Ava FX which strives to b..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 16:48
Taggar: brokers, forex, market

Emerging Markets Continue to Shine


"After a slight respite following the culmination of the Eurozone debt crisis, emerging markets financial markets are back to the their former selves, with stocks, bonds, and currencies all performi..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 12:54
Taggar: currencies, financial, market

Market wary of Stress Tests before betting Farm


"Helicopter Ben, today, will confirm that the Fed is concerned about the deterioration in the economic outlook and again indicate that they are probably a long way from implementing any further policy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 11:28
Taggar: dollar, market

Aussie Looks for 0.9000 in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with AUD/USDThe Australian dollar is looking to break through the 0.9000 level against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Earlier today, the Aussie was the only currency able to gain a..."

U.K. Pound Sees Early Volatility in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound encountered some volatility earlier in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, forex trading with the sterling saw some rather large movements earlier..."

Preview of Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony


"On Wednesday and Thursday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke briefs both houses of Congress on U.S. economic conditions and prospects for monetary policy.  This semi-annual ritual, formerly known as the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 20:38
Taggar: economy, market

Preview of Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony


"On Wednesday and Thursday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke briefs both houses of Congress on U.S. economic conditions and prospects for monetary policy.  This semi-annual ritual, formerly known as the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 20:38
Taggar: economy, market

Nasty promotion methods: using fake broker mailbox


"I just received the following email and it seems forex marketing artists are stepping up in their quest to appear legit. The email arrived from one ‘Troy Weston’, a fake name no doubt, and..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 17:32
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Weaker Revenues Expected to Pull Down Stocks


"Disappointing earnings from Goldman Sachs and IBM are expected to send North American stock markets into negative territory at this morning’s open. A weaker-than-expected housing starts report i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 15:03
Taggar: gold, market, point, report

Successful European Bond Sales Ease Credit Concerns


"Over the last few days, Spain, Ireland, and Greece have combined sold nearly 10 billion euros (US$13 billion) of debt. There is even growing demand for more short-term bonds from these high-deficit co..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 14:48
Taggar: bank, market, rate

US double dip indicators to remain strong


"This morning, US housing starts are expected to show a further fall-off in demand after the expiry of the homebuyer?s tax credit. Without the US government’s artificial support, the housing mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 11:48
Taggar: market

Down Under Currencies Outperform in Forex Trading


"China helps Aussie and kiwi in currency tradingDown under currencies are outperforming in forex trading today as optimism about China helps matters. Indeed, there is an assumption that China will even..."

USD: Expect More Housing Weakness


"Forex Trading involves high risks, with the potential for substantial losses and is not suitable for all persons. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.USD: Expect More Hous..."

Surefire Trading Challenge ending soon ? Get it now before it?s too late!


"Hi! “You’re Probably Not Going To Make A Single Dollar In The Forex Market Unless You Act NOW!” A couple of days ago we opened the doors to the most elit..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 06:16
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, market, trading

Reflecting on the Chinese Yuan Revaluation


"Today marks the one-month anniversary of China’s decision to remove the Yuan’s peg to the Dollar, and allow it to float. Now that the news has had a chance to wend its way through the fina..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 05:24
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

How Much Will the Stress Tests Help the Euro?


"For the better part of this year, the exacerbation and settling of concerns surrounding balance sheet problems in Europe has commanded the volatility in the financial markets. This Friday, it is beli..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-19 18:42
Taggar: bank, bull, currency, financial, market

Faith in the EUR is the lesser of two evils


"Believing in the EUR at these elevated prices is difficult. However, markets are giving it a good try despite negotiations between the IMF and Hungary ending. The new government it seems is reluctant..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-19 12:18
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Drops in Currency Trading


"Sterling falls in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is dropping again in currency trading on the FX market. After rising earlier today, sterling is lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. While the..."

Euro Gains -- In Spite of Irish Downgrade


"Euro heads higher in forex tradingMany forex traders got a bit of a surprise today when the euro moved higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. This is because many expected the euro to weaken..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-19 09:35
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

U.K. Pound Drops in Currency Trading


"Sterling can't find strength in forex tradingThe U.K. pound moving lower against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. The pound is in retreat, even though the U.S. dollar is low..."

EUR move painful with Bulls now appearing close to top


"For many it?s painful seeing the EUR drag itself higher. The currency is trading with a lack of conviction, but as a necessity, the ?lesser of two evils?, now that the market is shying away from the d..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 12:19
Taggar: bear, currency, dollar, economy, market, retail sales, trading

Is the Euro Zone Ready for Recovery?


"Top leaders see hope for the euro zoneWith the euro gaining in forex trading on the currency market today, it is little surprise that there is some optimism in Europe right now. Indeed, a top ECB memb..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 09:16
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Da Bears EUR offside


"It?s back to the drawing board for ?da bears? as the EUR has gained +6.6% against the dollar since hitting a four-year low in the first week of June. Sitting on its recent highs, glancing back, the lo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 11:52
Taggar: bear, dollar, market

U.S. Dollar Retains Some Strength After Retail Sales


"Greenback higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is retaining some of its strength in currency trading on the FX market with the news that retail sales were lower in June. Indeed, the news that U.S. c..."

U.K. Pound Rallies in Forex Trading


"Sterling heads higher in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is rallying today in forex trading on the currency market. An improving picture in the British economy is helping give the sterling a boost in c..."

Stocks Slump in China But Rising in Europe


"China?s stock market fell 1.6% after government indications that property market curbs will be retained.  Signs such have been effective already include a 0.1% dip in property prices last month a..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 13:24
Taggar: bank, market

Greece provides an opportunity to sell the EUR


"Moody?s paranoia of being forgotten decided to downgrade Portugal two notches to A1 this morning. This has given the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis top-billing again, surpassing the disappointing ZEW..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 12:16
Taggar: market, point, report, trading

Trade Deficit Increases -- And So Does Risk Appetite on the FX Market


"U.S. dollar weakens in currency tradingThe trade deficit increased to its widest level since November 2008, and that is having the effect of helping risk appetite on the FX market. Why? Because a wide..."

Housing Markets Remain an Object of General Concern


"Early next month will mark the the third anniversary of the financial market crisis.  It began when falling U.S. housing prices crippled the sub-prime mortgage loan market.  In the darkest d..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 18:45
Taggar: financial, market

Oanda Breaks the Ice with an iPad and Android App


"Oanda has broken the ice by bringing forex trading to the iPad. By, being the first in the forex market to bring such a new innovation; Oanda can expect a new wave of customers. The iPad is has been s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 17:35
Taggar: forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

EUR oversold positions gone the currency can slide


"It seems that investors have been caught napping in the European session. The EUR has come into some profit taking, being knocked lower vs. the dollar and JPY. With most of the oversold positions in t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 12:16
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, market, profit

Japanese Yen Weakens in Forex Trading as Political Question Marks Emerge


"Yen drops against U.S. dollarOnce again, another prime minister's government is in doubt in Japan. There has been a great deal of unrest and turnover when it comes to prime ministers in Japan recently..."

U.K. Pound Weakens in Currency Trading


"Debt concerns continue to weigh on sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today, as concerns about the British economy continue. First quarter GD..."

How To Use Fibonacci Retracements


"We have had a number of requests to do a video on Fibonacci Retracements and how they can be used in trading. I put together this five minute lesson on Fibonacci trading and how I us..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 06:28
Taggar: market, point, trading

Forex Should Not be Foreign to you


"It’s the biggest market in the world and is traded 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, and therefore one that is impossible to ignore. I’m speaking, of course, about the forex..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-11 06:50
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Canadian Job Growth Surpasses Estimates


"Statistics Canada reported this morning that more than 93,200 jobs were created in the Canadian economy in June. This far surpasses the estimate of 15,000 new jobs. The result brought Canada’s n..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 14:43
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point, rate, report

EUR?s dog day afternoon


"Say it ain?t so?.have we hit the ?dog days? of summer already just when the World Cup is about to finish? Where are traders going to get their fix? With a lack of FX trading conviction, unlike some of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 12:01
Taggar: currency, fx trading, market, rate, trading

Central Reserve Bank of Peru Tightens Again


"A statement from monetary officials following today’s third straight monthly increase of 25 basis points in the reference lending rate deleted the prediction contained in the May and June rate h..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 03:43
Taggar: financial, market, oil, point, rate

Trichet Spouts Same Old Stuff


"European monthly statements evolve much more slowly and smoothly than market perceptions.  Traders don’t like the monotony of these monthly  staged events but feel compelled to stay tu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 15:45
Taggar: dollar, market

Germany?s Trade Surplus Narrows in May


"Germany’s trade surplus narrowed to 10.6 billion euros (US$13.4 billion) in May due largely to a sharp increase in imports that more than off-set increases in exports. For the month of May, expo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 15:17
Taggar: market

Revised IMF Growth Forecasts


"Emerging markets will continue to power 4%+ growth in world GDP, according to new forecasts from the IMF.  In 2010, China, India and Brazil are projected to expand by over 10%, over 9%, and over..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 14:33
Taggar: market

Trichet and Co. leave rates unchanged at +1%


"The ECB left interest rates at a record low as rising market borrowing costs and the sovereign debt crisis threaten to derail the region?s economic recovery. Policy makers meeting in Frankfurt today k..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 14:22
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Trading the economic news releases


"Blake Morrow of Trading Views talks about trading the news in Forex. He mentions: ?Over the years, I have always been fascinated with news events from difference countries and how it affects the FX ma..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 13:53
Taggar: forex, fx market, market, trading

Is Trichet any good at liar?s poker?


"The FX market is trading with a lack of conviction and with investors trapped in ?no-mans land?. In a matter of days the dollar has lost its safe haven status. It?s true that US data is a tad softer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 12:03
Taggar: dollar, fx market, market, trading

Reasons for Euro Support in Forex Trading


"GFT's Kathly Lien breaks down euro reboundRisk is returning to the forex market, and one of the beneficiaries is the euro. However, the euro success in forex trading isn't just due to the return of ri..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 10:02
Taggar: currency, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, share, shares, trading

Risk Returns to the Forex Market


"Aussie leads the way higher in currency tradingRisk appetite is making a return to the forex market today as the Australian dollar leads risk currencies higher in trading. The Asian session saw an exp..."

Why is the Euro Rallying?


"The euro has come along way since the end of June when it was trading below 1.20. Here are a few reasons why the EUR/USD has rallied: 1. Investors are Growing Less Nervous about the PIIGS - Credit De..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-07 17:49
Taggar: market, spread, trading

Lax Stress-Tests to hurt EUR


"There is so much ?noise? in the market at the moment. It?s leading to tepid position taking as investors are unsure what to do. Risk-on and off again is playing havoc with the EUR/JPY sentiment index..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-07 12:24
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is again finding support in forex trading. However, it is more on the weakness of the euro in forex trading than it is on fundamental strength for th..."

Stocks Bounce Back After Losses


"Global stock markets bounced back Tuesday after hitting a five-week low and following the Fourth of July holiday in the US. “Markets are a bit oversold. The decline has been quite strong,”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 15:47
Taggar: market

Tradency launches new platform, be the first to test it!


"Tradency, one of the largest auto trading companies in the market, is now launching a new and more advanced version of its platform. First five early adapters are welcomed to leave their name/email in..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 13:21
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

Tradency launches new platform, be the first to test it!


"Tradency, one of the largest auto trading companies in the market, is now launching a new and more advanced version of its platform. Auto trading is increasingly becoming the most growing segment in t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 13:21
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Weakens in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is weaker in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a return in risk appetite. Forex traders are looking for higher yields, and equity ral..."

Risk Appetite Higher Today on Currency Market


"Forex trading with world currenciesYesterday, risk appetite was hard to find as the U.S. dollar saw a bit of a bounce. Even though U.S. markets were closed yesterday, the currency market was open, and..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 10:15
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, point, pound, trading

FX: Knowing When to Trade


"In life, timing is everything and in forex trading, knowing when to trade is just as important as knowing what to trade. FX: Knowing When to Trade One of the greatest benefits of the forex market is t..."

Technical Analysis Points to Market Downtrend Continuation


"U.S. markets are closed today for the Fourth of July holiday, but gloom continues to reign on Wall Street and other major global markets. For the most part, technical analysts maintain their negative..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 19:51
Taggar: market

ECB Dampens Euro Enthusiasm


"Saying that he has “no problem with austerity”, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet yesterday poured cold water on the euro?s mini rally. Despite the pledge to balance stim..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 16:52
Taggar: bank, economy, market

Oil Prices Flat as Investors Consider Demand Needs


"While US market are closed today for the Fourth of July holiday, oil was trading at $72.24 a barrel in Europe after losing 81 cents on Friday. Investors remain uncommitted following last week’s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:29
Taggar: economy, employment, market, oil, profit, trading, us market

Trichet Calls For Debt Reduction, Euro Falls


"European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet yesterday called for greater efforts to reduce budget deficits. The comments sent the euro lower, reversing three days of gains. ?The outlook for gr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:12
Taggar: bank, market

Falling Stocks, Sales Point to Slowdown in China?s Economy


"Although China was the first market to recover after the global recession, the economy has reversed dramatically with the Shanghai composite index falling to a 15-month low. Since its peak last August..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:01
Taggar: economy, market, share, shares

Shanghai composite index falls to 15-month low


"The Shanghai composite index has closed at a 15-month low after data pointed to slowing growth and rising inflation. The index dropped 19 points or 0.8% to 2,364 at the end of trading, its lowest clos..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:00
Taggar: financial, inflation, market, point, trading

More Signs of a Chinese Cool-Down


"The U.S. market will be closed in observance of America’s 234th birthday. Currency movements have been mild in the absence of U.S. leadership.  The dollar gained 0.4% overnight against ster..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 13:38
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, currency, dollar, market, swissy

U.S. Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Slow day helps greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is finding some support in forex trading on the currency market this morning, helped along by the fact that U.S. markets are closed and volu..."

Euro to ?buck? the NFP trend


"After all the data we have seen this week, this morning?s NFP results could end up being rather anticlimactic. As we head into a long weekend, market anticipates a Census driven weaker headline print..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-02 12:15
Taggar: dollar, employment, leverage, market, rate

U.K. Pound Moves Higher Against the U.S. Dollar


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is moving higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The pound is seeing some support from European markets and a higher FTSE 10..."

EUR/USD Extends Gains on Unexpectedly Bad Economic Indicators


"The EUR/USD currency pair extended its gains today as U.S. macroeconomic indicators left a very unpleasant impression today. The manufacturing sector showed a slowdown in ..."

Has NFP got the strength to surprise?


"With China?s manufacturing growth declining, and deepening budget cuts in Spain and UK, is undermining ?the faith? in the recovery process this morning. Now that the second quarter-end transactions ha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-01 12:35
Taggar: employment, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Pummeled in Forex Trading


"Greenback drops on the fundamentalsThe fundamentals are finally coming into focus for the U.S. dollar in forex trading, and the picture isn't pretty. The greenback is dropping as forex traders look fo..."

Krugman Uses the ?D? Word


"It has only been two days since the wrap-up of the G20 meeting, but already, second-guessing has shifted into high gear. Two statements in particular caught the attention of the markets; the first of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-30 17:22
Taggar: bank, market

Oil Falls Below $77


"Oil fell to $76.79 in Europe today following yesterday’s stock market losses. News that Germany’s jobless rate declined to 7.5 per cent helped give European stocks a much-needed boost, alt..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-30 15:18
Taggar: employment, market, oil, rate, report

U.S. Dollar Falters in Currency Trading


"Dollar lower as euro gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is faltering in currency trading on the FX market today. The euro is gaining today as a little more optimism comes out. However, there is a p..."

Euro Sees Gains in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Risk appetite makes an appearanceThe euro is seeing gains in forex trading today, as risk appetite makes a small appearance. Yesterday, risk aversion was the story, but it appears that forex traders a..."

EUR/USD Fall, but U.S. Consumer Confidence Threatens Dollar


"EUR/USD currency pair dropped for a second day after yesterday’s report about growth of personal spending and income in the U.S. The home price index also brou..."

China Growth Fears Push Down Bond Yields


"Fears that growth in China is weakening and falling Asian stocks conspired with the on-going European debt crisis to give investors greater concern for the safety of US debt. As a result, two-year Tre..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 15:21
Taggar: market

Pound Continues to Gain on Euro


"The pound climbed to a 19-month high against the euro yesterday as nervous investor’s anxiously eye a deadline later this week requiring many European banks to repay loans taken out a year ago..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 14:55
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, market, pound

Stocks Tumble Around the World


"Equities plunged 4.6% in China following a revision to the economy’s index of leading economic indicators to 0.3% from 1.7% reported originally.  This is a a recently developed indicator of..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 13:36
Taggar: economy, indicators, market, report

Double-dip debate derails EUR again


"With the G20 out of the way the market can get back to ?reality?. The ?double-dip debate? has investors on their toes. A multitude of concerns has risk-adverse trading strategies dominating the O/N cu..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 12:19
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, rate, trading

Risk Aversion on the Currency Market


"U.S. dollar higher against European currencies, lower against the yenRisk aversion has set in on the currency market, and the U.S. dollar is benefiting from it -- at least in trading against European..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 09:04
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Emerging Markets Rally, Despite Eurozone Debt Crisis


"It looks like emerging market investors took my last post (“Investors” Shouldn?t Worry about the Euro) to heart, since emerging markets (EM) have continued to rally in spite of the Euro..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 08:06
Taggar: currencies, market

Canada?s $1 billion G20 answer


"What did Canada get for the ?billion-dollar? boondoggle? G20 members set deficit-reduction targets and agreed to pursue higher capital requirements for banks ?once? economic recoveries take hold. The..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-28 12:20
Taggar: bank, dollar, market

Euro Lower in Currency Trading


"Challenges remain for the euro in forex tradingThe euro continues to struggle in currency trading on the FX market, heading lower. While it is not plummeting as it was a few weeks ago, the euro still..."

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading


"Major currencies mostly ragebound so farFor the most part, major currencies are largely rangebound at this point today. Risk has made a small appearance, but it has been unable to maintain. As a resul..."

?Investors? Shouldn?t Worry about the Euro


"With today’s post, I want to take off my currency trader hat and put on my investor hat. You might be tempted to argue: But wait, these two aren’t mutually exclusive. Isn’t it possib..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-26 08:00
Taggar: currency, currency trade, market

Get the High Velocity Market Master system for not cost


"Did you secure your spot Tuesday? Meet me in the room at either time… Tuesday, June 29th at 12:00pm EST (New York Time)/ 9:00am PST/ 5:00pm GMT: https://netpicks.infusionsoft.c..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 20:47
Taggar: market

Risk Aversion, Not Growth Prospects, Again Driving Foreign Exchange


"Economic growth prospects have discernibly darkened in advanced industrial economies, so financial markets are looking beyond what should be a respectable second quarter.  An interest rate hike b..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 20:00
Taggar: bank, financial, market, rate

Bank of England Says EU Crisis Threatens UK Banks


"The Bank of England issued a warning that the debt crisis engulfing the European Union represents a “key risk” to the British banking system. As such, the BofE advised banks to build up th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 13:54
Taggar: bank, market

U.S. GDP Revised Lower, Bank Regulation Passes House and Senate


"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingIt's been an interesting morning so far. The U.S. GDP was revised lower for Quarter 1 of 2010. Originally, the estimate had been for 3% growth in the first quarter..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 10:09
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, leverage, market, trading

New US Jobless Claims Fall by 19k


"The number of new claims for unemployment fell by 19,000 last week to 457,000 new claims. However, the number of people receiving extended benefits rose, indicating that while the economy is still she..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 15:32
Taggar: economy, employment, market, report

Fed`s Cautious Tone Sends Stocks Downwards


"Global stock markets went into decline after the US Federal Reserve issued a “cautious” assessment of the state of the European debt crisis. The Fed noted that “financial conditions..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 14:23
Taggar: financial, market

Weaker Euro Could Boost Exports


"Marco Buti, head of the European Commission’s economics department, noted in a report today that a weaker euro could increase exports from the region. The euro has declined 14 percent against th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 13:47
Taggar: dollar, market, report

Risk Aversion Reigns as Investors Stay on Edge


"Australian Prime Minister Rudd resigned.  His popularity had melted after proposing a draconian tax on mining activity.  Australian markets celebrated only briefly because the government rem..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 13:40
Taggar: market, rate

Feds growth concerns fuel market fears


"Bernanke hit the nail on the head yesterday when he said that ?markets are less supportive of growth?. Looking for instance at this month?s US housing data, it?s proposing a second ?double-dip?. Europ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 12:48
Taggar: consumption, market

Euro Lower Against the U.S. Dollar on Debt Issues


"Euro in forex tradingAfter seeing some gains earlier, the euro has once again fallen back in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. Sovereign debt issues in Europe are playing havoc with the stock mar..."

Fed Appears More Dovish on the Economy


"U.S. dollar finds some strength in forex trading on risk aversionYesterday, the Fed issued its policy statement about the economy. Just a couple of months ago, the statement appeared almost optimistic..."

High Velocity Market Master System Live Demo Today


"The guys at the High Velocity Market Master headquarters are going to demo their system LIVE in the markets. The session starts at 9:30am EST/ 6:30am PST/ 2:30pm GMT. Secure your spo..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 06:51
Taggar: market

FOMC


"One source of the dollar’s strength against the euro since late November has been a perception that the Fed will begin raising interest rates well ahead of the ECB.   If this premise w..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 22:10
Taggar: dollar, market, point, rate

EUR/USD Rises as U.S. Housing Market Shows Awful Results


"EUR/USD advanced today after a sharp decline as the U.S. housing market continues to show terrible results. New homes sales posted a really depressing value. FOMC kept the..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 20:33
Taggar: market, rate

Market Quotes at Previous FOMC Meetings


"In response to concerns about tighter Chinese policies and Europe’s sovereign debt problems, the global environment looks riskier than when the FOMC last met in late April, and that cloud is ref..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 17:46
Taggar: market, point

Weaker Than Expected US Home Sales Sends Stocks Lower


"An unexpected drop in US existing home sales, sent global stock markets and oil prices lower Wednesday. Sentiment was sluggish across Asia and Europe on new worries over the strength of the U.S. econo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 15:30
Taggar: home sales, market, oil

G20 Memo Says ?No Room for Complacency?


"A leaked memo for the Group of 20 meeting in Toronto this weekend, says there is “no room for complacency” when it comes to dealing with the global economic crisis. Describing the recovery..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 15:19
Taggar: market

U.K. Pound Spikes in Currency Trading, Thanks to BOE Minutes


"Sterling gains in forex tradingThe U.K. pound spiked up above the 1.49 level against the U.S. dollar in currency trading today. The news came as a result of news of a split in sentiment with regard to..."

Bernanke fears encourage risk aversion


"Optimism over the possible appreciation of the Yuan fading, and the ongoing concerns of the European financial sector, is again encouraging risk-aversion trading strategies across the board. The marke..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 12:08
Taggar: announcement, financial, market, rate, trading

EUR appetite lost


"So we are back to trading risk aversion. The Chinese gesture of loosening their peg status and trying to take the heat off themselves at the G20 meeting has somewhat failed. With a large percentage of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 12:33
Taggar: announcement, market, trading

Will the Fed Soften Its Assessment of the Economy?


"Fed may soften some of its forecast factors for the U.S. economyThe U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee begins a two-day policy meeting today, and there is speculation about what will come out..."

Euro Continues to Struggle in Currency Trading


"Better data can't spur euro to really in forex tradingThe euro continues to meet resistance to its efforts to rally in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, even though there has been some improv..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 10:09
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

SNB Abandons Intervention


"The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has apparently admitted (temporary) defeat in its battle to hold down the value of the Franc. ” ‘The SNB has reached its limits and if the market wants to see..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 07:02
Taggar: bank, market

Corporate Bond Sales Gaining


"As worries over the European debt crisis subside somewhat, investors are turning again to corporate bonds. As a result, sales of these securities have rebounded to levels not seen since early April. ?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 15:33
Taggar: investment, market, rate

China?s Willingness to Allow Yuan to Appreciate Boosts Markets


"China’s confirmation that it will allow the yuan to appreciate against the dollar sent global stock markets higher Monday. The policy change is likely to help US manufacturers and exporters as i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 15:18
Taggar: dollar, inflation, manufacture, market, rate

Forex Factory redesigns broker quotes


"Forex Factory recently announced an update to its Broker Quotes section which will be now placed under the Markets tab. This section is powered by Forex Factory?s Market Data System (MDS), an advanced..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 14:54
Taggar: forex, market, rate

GFT Announces Autochartist? Trade Ideas


"New tool to offer real-time trade signals for short-term currency tradersGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 21, 2010 – GFT has introduced Autochartist Trade Ideas, a new, complementary application that h..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 12:11
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency pair, currency trade, forex, market, point, trading

Euro Meets Resistance in Forex Trading


"Possible plan to split euro into two currencies limits upsideThe euro is meeting with resistance today in forex trading as a new plan for the 16-nation currency begins to circulate. Rumors that the eu..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 09:47
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, spread, trading

China Pledges More Yuan Flexibility


"Forex trading on the currency marketIndividuals cannot trade the yuan on the forex market. However, what happens with the Chinese yuan can influence other currencies. This is happening today as the wo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 09:39
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, point, trading

EUR positions require their own Stress Tests


"The thought of even being transparent with the EU Financial Stress Tests has restored some market confidence. To investors, the biggest concern is how tough are these tests? If there are shortcomings..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-18 12:05
Taggar: financial, market

Sterling Pares Some of Its Gains in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is paring some of its earlier gains in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound is still higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading, but it..."

Euro Moves Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is moving higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as some good news helps support the risk trade to some extent. Euro is benefiting from good news..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-18 10:41
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

US Jobless Claims Increase by 12,000


"The US Labor Department announced that the number of new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose by 12,000 last week to a total of 472,000 new claims. These latest results lend further credence..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 14:57
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point, us market

FSA to be scraped and its powers divided


"There’s a huge regulatory revolution happening the UK right now as George Osborne, UK’s finance minister, is scrapping the FSA and is dividing its powers between the Bank of England, a new..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 12:37
Taggar: bank, brokers, finance, forex, market

Forex Trading Forecast: Can Risk Rally Overcome U.S. Data?


"Sterling, euro remain well bid in forex tradingThe risk rally, at least early in the U.S. session, appears to be prevailing against the latest economic data. The sterling and the euro remain well bid..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 10:19
Taggar: cable, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. The euro is seeing success as a bond sale in Spain stokes op..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 10:13
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Interbank FX to launch Brillian (screenshots inside)


"Interbank FX, one of the leading MT4 brokers in the market, is about to launch its own proprietary trading platform – Brillian. No doubt this is no less than a strategic move for Interbank FX wh..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-16 17:37
Taggar: bank, brokers, market, rate, trading

New Uneasiness About European Public Finances


"Officials denied market rumors of a big aid package being forged for Spain.  German 10-year bund yields rose 3 basis points, and spreads of Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek sovereign debt yields ab..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-16 13:26
Taggar: dollar, market, point, spread

Dukascopy receives FINMA regulatory approval


"Finally FINMA, the Swiss market regulator, has approved another Forex broker. MIG was the first a few months ago and now it’s Dukascopy’s turn. Dukascopy will now receive a full status of..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-16 09:55
Taggar: bank, dukascopy, forex, market

Sterling Slips in Currency Trading as Risk Aversion Makes an Appearance


"European debt problems affect U.K. pound in forex tradingThe sterling is heading a little bit lower in currency trading on the FX market as risk aversion sets in. Earlier, the U.K. pound had shown imp..."

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading as Focus Returns to Spain


"European debt issues arise againThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market as Spain is back in the spotlight. After adopting austerity measures, and inspiring some hope in world..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-16 09:16
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Investors Leaving Euro for Other Currencies


"With the euro languishing at a four-year low, investors are turning to alternative currencies resulting in Canadian dollars and Swiss francs gaining in importance in global bond sales. ?Investors are..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-15 15:04
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

Interview with TFI FX


"Today, I present to your attention an interview with Loucas Marangos, CEO of TFI Markets. He’s agreed to answer some questions regarding their Forex broker and the&..."

Sterling Gets Boost from Positive Risk in Currency Trading


"U.K. deficit forecasts lowerThe sterling is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a return of risk appetite. Global equities are higher today, including in the U.S. Good..."

Pause in Monetary Tightening for RBA


"Aussie drops, but recovers in forex tradingThe Reserve Bank of Australia released the minutes of its most recent meeting, and it appears that monetary tightening is on hold. The speed of the global ec..."

Expectations of dollar appreciation have weakened


"The markets have been calm so far this June. It is of course World Cup month where, historically, volatility and volume decide to take a holiday. Some analysts believe, once the fiscal restraints begi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-15 12:25
Taggar: market

Are you a forex trading whiz kid? Take the test


"Pop Quiz! How many markets should YOU trade to be successful? (Do you know the sweet spot?) What do you need to become 100% confident going into a trade? Do you know all 12 commandme..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-15 08:24
Taggar: market, profit

Roar! by Kevin Daum - A Book I Can?t Put Down


"My friend Kevin Daum gave me a copy of his new book Roar! Get Heard in the Sales and Marketing Jungle: A Business Fable and I can’t put it down! For anyone who has ever needed to sell anything..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-14 15:24
Taggar: market, trading

Weaker Dollar But Strengthening Stocks


"The dollar has a softer tone, with losses from Friday of 1.4% against sterling, 1.2% versus the euro, 1.1% against the Swiss franc and Australian dollar, 0.8% relative to the kiwi, 0.5% against the Ca..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-14 13:25
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market

EUR small squeeze has begun


"The World Cup could not have come at a better time. It is breathing some life back into this jaded market, albeit with some liquidity issues during televised games, go figure. To date, the failure of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-14 12:07
Taggar: currency, market

Euro Continues to Recover in Forex Trading


"EUR/USD in currency tradingThe euro continues to recover in forex trading on the currency market today. Last week, the euro began finding support in forex trading as European debt fears began to subsi..."

EUR hobbling higher


"Has the market got the momentum to apply ?the squeeze? on the weak EUR shorts and macro positions S/L that have been moved down by the recent low EUR print? Perhaps Prechter?s Elliot Wave two week EUR..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-11 12:02
Taggar: market

Citi partnering with TIFX


"There was a strange report in an Israeli newspaper this week about Easy Forex’s Israeli branch starting to introduce local clients to Citi: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-11 08:23
Taggar: forex, market, report

SEC Implements ?Circuit Breaker? to Protect Stocks


"The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented so-called “circuit breaker” rules to protect sudden stock price crashes as experienced last month. Under the new rule, the trad..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 19:48
Taggar: market, trading

Interview with Claus Vistesen: ?The Eurozone is Shaky?


"Today we bring you an interview with hedge fund manager Claus Vistesen, of Alpha.Sources and Beta.Sources. Below, Claus discusses his perspective on the forex markets, as well as his approach to macro..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 16:55
Taggar: analysis, bear, cable, forex, forex market, market

More People Than Expected File for US Jobless Benefits


"According to the US Labor Department, more people than predicted filed for new jobless claims last week. The street predicted 450,000 new claimants, but the actual number exceeded that number by 6,000..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 15:15
Taggar: employment, market

Investors seek a credible Trichet


"The ECB?s independence and credibility has been called into question since Trichet?s last press conference a month ago. Bond repurchases supposedly were not discussed and since then they have bought 4..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 11:57
Taggar: announcement, market

Euro Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is finding some solid support in forex trading on the currency market today. The U.S. dollar, no longer needed as a safe haven currency, is feeling downward press..."

Good Economic News Puts Downward Pressure on the U.S. Dollar


"Greenback falls in currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading as risk appetite increases. Forex traders are feeling more confident about the global economy, and..."

Fed Beige Book Shows ?Modest? Improvement


"The US Federal Reserve Beige Book report shows that overall, economic activity improved in the US last month. Consumer and business spending both increased in May and the job market also registered a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 22:02
Taggar: financial, market, report

Euro Rises Against Dollar for Second Day


"The euro managed to rise against the dollar for a second day as stocks and commodity prices rise. The statement of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke th..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 17:06
Taggar: dollar, market

Industry Updates: Traiana, Morgan Stanley, Chi-X, Currensee, Saxo Bank, First Derivatives


"Morgan Stanley Goes Live on Traiana?s Real-Time FX Margin Solution Traiana, the market standard for post-trade processing of foreign exchange (FX), announced that Morgan Stanley is the first custome..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 11:53
Taggar: foreign exchange, margin, market

Sterling Hits 1.45 Against the U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with GBP/USDThe sterling appears to be making a recovery attempt, heading through the 1.45 level against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Like the euro in currency trading, the U.K..."

Euro Makes it Through 1.20, But is Celebration of Recovery a Bit Premature?


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro made it past the 1.20 level in forex trading earlier today. The 16-nation currency is not much above the 1.20 level, but it has recovered to above that mark, and that is..."

EUR out of breath downside


"Prechter was the man, Elliott Wave was the game and now he is back on the radar again. CEO of Elliot Wave International caused a few ripples last year when he charted the EUR?s demise while most finan..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-08 12:03
Taggar: dollar, financial, market

Euro Forex Trading Forecast: More Losses Ahead?


"Euro could go lower still in currency tradingUpheaval in Europe continues today. Spanish workers are striking against austerity measures, and the latest German trade news is not exactly encouraging. W..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-08 09:57
Taggar: currency, currency trading, finance, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

German Trade Declines


"Euro continues to struggling in forex tradingEven though the euro is higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today, the 16-nation currency continues to struggle. The euro remains below the 1.2..."

No Need to Panic if You Know What Type of Trader You Are


"Jason Ramus from Trading Views talks about how to deal with panic in trading. He begins, ?Although we have had a wild past few weeks in the markets, this is not a time to panic and sell just to watch..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-07 18:58
Taggar: market, trading

U.K. Pound Finds Footing in Currency Trading


"Sterling gains against the U.S. dollar in forex traingThe U.K. pound is finding some footing in currency trading on the FX market today. Even though BP continues to have problems in the Gulf of Mexico..."

Euro Continues Below the 1.20 Level


"Euro struggles in forex tradingThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market. The euro began a slide late last week with news out of Hungary. However, the euro has found some..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-07 15:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Fears of Another Recession Spooks Investors


"Stock markets in Asia and Europe opened lower Monday as investors paused to reflect on the possibility of a “second-dip” recession. The FTSE 100 declined by 1.6% in its opening minutes, wh..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-07 15:05
Taggar: market, point, report

Integral gets Gaitame ? Japan?s largest broker


"Integral, a rapidly growing forex aggregation software provider, has just signed an agreement with Gaitame – Japan’s, and perhaps world’s, largest broker. Integral provides a sophist..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-07 10:01
Taggar: forex, market

Analyzing the forex market


"Trader and author Raghee Horner of Interbank FX gives us a little insight into her way of trading? I’m not sure what you typically do right now in your trading, but let me give you a little insi..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-04 13:40
Taggar: bank, market, trading

Euro Forex Trading Forecast: $1.20 Appears Imminent


"Euro plunges in currency tradingLast week, the euro showed some fight in forex trading, even reaching $1.25 at one point. However, as this week draws to a close, the euro is more battered than ever, t..."

May Employment Data Disappoints Financial Markets


"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingIn May, non-farm payrolls increased by 431,000 jobs. Unfortunately, only about 41,000 of those jobs came in the private sector. Most of the May hiring was government..."

US Stock Futures on the Rise


"Following yesterday’s gain of 225 points in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a rise in stock futures this morning points to the possibility of a second consecutive day of gains in US stock mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-03 15:17
Taggar: market, point, trading

Risk Aversion Comes Creeping Back, Sending Pound Lower in Currency Trading


"Euro also loses ground in forex tradingIn spite of the global equity rally early today, and the fact that the U.S. stock market is managing to hold on to some gains, risk aversion is creeping back int..."

World Leaders Look to Support Global Economic Recovery


"Can the G20 bolster confidence in the economy?This weekend, finance officials from the G20 are meeting in South Korea to discuss the global economy. There are concerns that issues in Europe could hamp..."

Yen Weakens as Japan?s PM Announces Resignation


"Japan’s Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, announced that he will resign less than two months before the next lower house election in which Hatoyama’s ruling Democratic Party of Japan is expe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-02 16:07
Taggar: currencies, market

EUR only spluttering as Yen loses safe heaven appeal


"Everyone and their mother expect EUR to trade sub 1.20 by months end, some even by weeks end. It?s true the highs are getting lower, the downward trend remains intact and the risk reward of entering a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-02 12:08
Taggar: bear, market

Euro Gets a Little Help in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDOriginally, it looked like a pretty bad day for risk. Markets in Asia dropped as Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama resigned, and European markets moved lower. The eur..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-02 11:58
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

Japanese Yen Falls in Forex Trading on Political Turmoil


"Currency trading with the Japanese yenThe Japanese yen has taken a dive today in forex trading, with its safe haven status all but in tatters as Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama resigns in Japan. Hatoyam..."

BOC hikes rates-Statement


"Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent and re-establishes normal functioning of the overnight market The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the ov..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 15:07
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

Markets Expected to Open Lower as Euro Tumbles


"Stock futures fell Tuesday as the euro retreated to a four-year low against the dollar. Markets in the US were idle yesterday for the Memorial Weekend, but last week’s slide is expected to conti..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 15:00
Taggar: day trading, dollar, market, trading

Risk Aversion Sends Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDRisk aversion is high on the news out of Europe today. French debt is in danger of a downgrade, and numbers out of Germany regarding employment are disappointing. On top o..."

Aussie Drops in Forex Trading


"Interest rates expected to remain steadyThe Australian dollar is turning lower in currency trading on the FX market today as interest rates are expected to remain steady for some time. Today, RBA Gove..."

Bank of Canada to Implement First Tightening Tuesday


"Canada’s overnight money rate target has been at 0.25% since April 2009.  For the ensuing year, monetary officials also had made a contingent pledge not to raise the target before mid-2010..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 20:06
Taggar: market, rate

Lots of News In Spite of U.S. and British Holidays


"U.S. and British markets are closed for Memorial Day and Spring Banking holidays, respectively. Stocks were mixed in the Pacific Rim, with gains of 3.1% in Indonesia, 1.8% in Thailand, 1.3% in Malaysi..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 14:14
Taggar: bank, market

EURO going nowhere fast


"With the US and UK holiday weekend, illiquid trading and month end-rebalancing has dominated this jaded market, who is acclimatizing itself to a Spanish credit downgrade and the potential of France to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 12:11
Taggar: finance, market, trading

Forex Trading Forecast: Expect More Volatility This Week


"Currency trading on the FX marketToday should be a relatively calm trading day, with U.S. markets closed for Memorial Day, and with London closed down for a bank holiday. Once markets in Germany and F..."

Brazil is Booming, but Real is In Trouble


"Generally speaking, investors are bullish about Brazil. The emerging market superstar emerged from the credit crisis essentially unscathed, and some believe that ?Brazil will be the world?s fifth-bigg..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 07:26
Taggar: bank, bull, market

May in Figures


"End-April to End-May market changes illustrate how Europe’s sovereign debt problem may infect Japan and the United States with economic weakness of a different sort.  The return of risk ave..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 00:33
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, rate

Persepolis Capital Management ? a Broker from Dubai


"One more Forex broker company is now listed on EarnForex.com — Persepolis Capital Management. This broker is based in Dubai (UAE) and apart from the retail trading servi..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-30 11:53
Taggar: forex, investment, market, trading

Oil Prices Move Higher


"Yesterday’s vote of confidence in the euro by China which triggered a return of optimism in the markets, appears to be extending into a second day. Oil was just one beneficiary of the bounce bac..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 14:59
Taggar: market, oil, trading

Last Weekend of May


"Yesterday’s better market tone is holding.  The U.S. and British markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and a Banking Holiday. The euro strengthened 0.4% against the dollar.  T..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 13:26
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, kiwi, market

EURO month end requirements are early


"What else do you expect China to say? Nah, we don?t like Europe let?s sell. This would only create havoc and plunge us into a deeper recession. It?s just another reason for the risk appetite appreciat..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 12:04
Taggar: bull, currency, dollar, market

Euro Falls Back in Forex Trading After Rally


"Currency trading with EUR/USDEarlier in trading, the euro posted gains in forex trading. Risk appetite picked up a bit, sending the euro up to 1.24 against the U.S. dollar on relief about events in Eu..."

Time to Slow Down and Evaluate Your Forex Trading Positions


"Forex trading forecastNow may be the time to slow down and reassess your forex trading positions. With so much going on right now, it is little surprise that U.S. economic data has been relegated to s..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 11:42
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, indicators, market, oil, trading

Commodity & Currency Outlook


"An early check on the commodity and currency markets with Boris Schlossberg, of GFT Forex; Peter Beutel, of Cameron Hanover; Tom Pawlicki, of MF Global."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 09:01
Taggar: currency, forex, market

China?s Vote of Confidence in the EU Boosts Global Markets


"For those requiring further proof that the balance of power within the global economy has shifted to China and away from the US, today?s surge in the markets should provide ample evidence that change..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 21:10
Taggar: economy, foreign exchange, market

US Jobless Claimants Fall to 460,000


"The US Labor Department reported that the number of new jobless claimants fell last week to 460,000. Despite the decrease of about 14,000 from the previous week, this was still higher than expected an..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 15:18
Taggar: employment, market, report

The USD/JPY Ceiling


"Trader and author Raghee Horner of Interbank FX talks about the ceiling on the USD/JPY… She says:  “It?s been my experience that the U.S. equities market and the USD/JPY have an interestin..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 14:19
Taggar: bank, bear, market

Risk Rally in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar falls as forex traders look for higher yieldsYesterday, financial markets plummeted on the news that China might begin selling off European debt. However, Beijing has denied those rumors..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading as China Denies Rumors of Bond Selling Plans


"U.S. dollar drops in currency tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading today, thanks to news out of China. Yesterday, financial markets were thrown into turmoil as rumors surfaced that the Chinese..."

Stocks in Europe, Asia Open in Positive Territory


"After several days of losses as investors fretted over the European debt crisis, stock markets in Asia and Europe made early gains Wednesday morning. By midday, the UK’s FTSE 100 index was up 2..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 15:19
Taggar: market

EU Proposal for Bank Levy Could Lead to Moral Hazard


"Michel Barnier of the EU Internal Market Commission, said he wants to see European banks pay into a fund to help prevent a future financial crisis. According to Barnier, the funds would be used to man..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 15:15
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Calmer Tone in Markets


"Financial markets have reverted today to their Jekyll side after yesterday’s Hyde performance.  The dollar is narrowly mixed, with gains of 0.2% against the euro and 0.1% against the yen bu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 13:36
Taggar: dollar, financial, kiwi, market

Australian Dollar Finds Support in Currency Trading


"Aussie movies higher in forex tradingWhen the European debt crisis blew up, the Australian dollar lost a lot of ground in currency trading on the FX market. Forex traders became risk averse and began..."

Euro Continues to Lose Ground in Forex Trading


"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro continues to lose ground in forex trading. Even though the OECD is reporting an improved forecast for economic growth in 2010 and 2011, the euro is not gaining. Con..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 12:15
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, rate, report, trading

EUR correction a trend reversal for irrational traders


"It?s the US dollar libor, the pain of Spanish Banks, Korea, and China?s pending bubble, a trillion dollar bet going sour, restrictions on naked short selling and that?s this week?s issues that are dri..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 12:10
Taggar: bank, bear, currency, dollar, market, trading

Outlook Remains Bleak for Global Markets


"Tuesday turned out to be another tough day for the markets as the ongoing euro debt crisis and heightened concern over an escalation of hostilities between North and South Korea gave wary investors ev..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 21:31
Taggar: bank, market

British and German Growth


"Global financial markets have been unnerved by concern about the impact of the sovereign debt problems of several countries in Europe.  Governments failed to downsize their full-employment defici..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 21:03
Taggar: employment, financial, market

Loonie Fading Fast


"Investors continue to flock to the US dollar as a safe destination until the turmoil currently embroiling the currency markets eases. The Canadian dollar, which as recently as a month ago was trading..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 15:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, oil, trading

Euro Crisis Puts Pressure on Global Stock Markets


"Stock markets in Asia and Europe were down sharply Tuesday morning as investors worry that the Euro debt crisis is spreading to other countries. This fear was heightened over the weekend when the Span..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 14:49
Taggar: bank, day trading, market, share, shares, spread, trading

IMF?s warning sticker on Spain distresses EUR


"Saber rattling from North Korea and debt warnings morphing in Spain has markets on high alert this morning. It?s not just the ?naked? currency speculation that is a threat to the EUR being pushed much..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 11:59
Taggar: currency, market

Risk Aversion Sends Euro Lower in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Continued strength for the U.S. dollar as global concerns destroy risk appetiteThe euro is moving lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as global events destroy risk appetite. Indeed, i..."

China Says Yuan Appreciation Will Be Gradual


"Chinese leaders assert themselves in terms of yuan re-valuationOne of the sticking points between the U.S. and China is the value of the yuan. The Chinese keep the yuan low against the U.S. dollar in..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-24 10:37
Taggar: bank, currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, point, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Surges Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market this morning. This is unsurprising, since the latest news out of Europe has forex traders sc..."

The Federal Reserve Does Not Control the Market


"FREE eBook reveals why the Fed is powerless to change the economic course By Elliott Wave International As the world’s leading markets continue to play stomach-hockey..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-24 07:09
Taggar: market

A Slippery Monday For the DOW


"Stock markets crested four weeks ago today on April 26.  The subsequent downturn had avoided a bad Monday until today, which was good.  Several really big historical stock market crashes hav..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-24 00:05
Taggar: bank, market

Next Week


"Each currency market year can be divided into three trading seasons.  The middle or summer period runs between the U.S. Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends, the the coming week will be th..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 21:44
Taggar: currency, market, trading

Forex Intervention Rumors


"Currency markets have become very sensitive to the possibility of central bank intervention.  A 1.4% recovery of the Aussie dollar against the greenback is being attributed to possible buying by..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 13:45
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, bank, currency, dollar, market, report

Employment Picture Shows Improvement in April


"U.S. dollar lower in forex trading as risk appetite makes an appearanceState employment figures are in, and it appears as though jobs increased in 38 states in the month of April. The news has provide..."

Can Loonie Overcome in Currency Trading?


"Canadian dollar forex trading forecastThe loonie has moved markedly away from parity with the U.S. dollar in currency trading over the past month. In spite of signs of economic recovery in Canada (and..."

Trichet and Political risk encourages dumping EUR


"Trichet is fast becoming the mouthpiece that Capital Markets do not listen to. In his ?read my lips? comments yesterday, again he reiterated that the ECB has not adopted quantitative easing and that t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 12:02
Taggar: market, rate

Oil Prices Continue to Fall


"With the euro debt crisis still in the headlines, and investors turning to the US dollar for safety, world oil prices continue to soften. By mid-day trading in Europe, futures contracts for light swee..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 15:04
Taggar: day trading, dollar, market, oil, trading

US New Jobless Claims Jump 25,000 Last Week


"The US Labor Department announced this morning that the number of new claims for unemployment benefits jumped by 25,000 last week for a total of 471,000 new claimants. This is the largest single-week..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 14:58
Taggar: employment, market

May 6th crash effect ? CFTC ?to look? at high-frequency trading


"I doubt this will become Forex related, but just in case… First of all if you find this interesting you can start by reading the 151 pages long CFTC’s report on the May 6th market crash ev..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 14:46
Taggar: forex, market, report, trading

Merkel?s call for ?orderly default? supports EUR shorts


"It?s a new blow to the EUR confidence when Merkel calls for an ?orderly? default possibility in the Euro-zone and that ?orderly? insolvencies of states must be studied. There is nothing orderly about..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 12:21
Taggar: currency, market

Aussie Suffers in Currency Trading


"Risk aversion sends Australian dollar lower in forex tradingA lot of focus has been on the euro in forex trading lately. However, the Aussie deserves some attention as well. As a high yielding currenc..."

Euro Rally in Forex Trading Fades as Risk Aversion Sets In


"U.S. dollar back on top in currency tradingYesterday, the euro showed some fight in forex trading on the currency market, rallying a bit and arresting its tumble toward $1.20. There is speculation tha..."

Failed Euro Bailout Would Buoy Yen


"Given that only a week has passed since the bailout of Greece was formally unveiled, it’s still too early to determine whether the plan will be success. Regardless of how it ultimately plays out..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 18:50
Taggar: market

Germany Implements Short-Selling Ban


"Germany announced plans to unilaterally impose a ban on the selling of naked shorts in an attempt to prevent further losses on stock markets that continue to hammer the euro. In her address to the Ger..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 14:58
Taggar: market

Cannot short stocks or bonds, short EUR?s even more?


"We are still in a market that is trying to identify the EUR ?move? and not the overall ?correction?. We know Capital Markets sit on record shorts. It?s a tenuous position to have. At times when the ma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 11:56
Taggar: bank, market

Fed May Use U.S. Data as an Excuse to Delay Normalizing Monetary Policy


"Interest rate hike could be delayed U.S. economic data continues to conflict, indicating that the U.S. economic recovery is going to continue to experience slow going. This morning, consumer price dat..."

Euro Finds Support in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is finding some support in forex trading today, arresting its seeming free fall toward $1.20. Euro is looking for support against the U.S. dollar, but it has bee..."

U.S. Unemployment, CPI Inflation, Stock Prices and Fed Policy


"Although somewhat more upbeat about economic prospects in the United States, minutes released today from the April 28th FOMC meeting depict a hesitancy to raise interest rates soon or to sell off mort..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 00:30
Taggar: market, rate

EU Finance Ministers Set Sights on Hedge Funds


"Despite protests from the UK?s new government, a majority of European Union Finance Ministers have approved draft legislation of a new bill that will force additional regulations upon hedge fund manag..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 17:11
Taggar: finance, investment, market, rate

Pip Movement Ranges and Proximity


"Trader and author Raghee Horner of Interbank FX talks about proximity in forex trading. It’s not something you’ll hear many traders talk about, but Raghee does emphasise it quite a bit..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 16:50
Taggar: bank, financial, forex, forex trading, market, trading

EUR entering ?fly zone??


"Now that the market is so tightly wound short EUR?s we are beginning to hear more and more voices preaching to us that the currency is entering the ?take-off zone?. It?s agreed that the EU has problem..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 11:51
Taggar: currency, gold, market

Sterling Drops in Currency Trading as Monetary Officials Consider Their Options


"Forex trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is dropping in currency trading on the forex market as monetary officials consider their options. Even though the U.K. pound got a boost in forex trading..."

Euro Makes Recovery Attempt in Forex Trading


"Euro gains against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingWhile some think that the euro is overvalued in forex trading, the 16-nation currency is nevertheless making a recovery attempt. The euro is highe..."

Fragile Equities


"It’s beginning to feel a little like late 2007 in financial markets.  The loss of confidence in European sovereign debt is rattling other cages, specifically confidence in big European bank..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 21:39
Taggar: bank, financial, market

Oil Prices Rebound After Falling Below $70


"After falling below $70 a barrel in trading in Asia this morning, the price of New York crude climbed to $71.63 – a gain of two cents over Friday’s close. “(One) factor that has dep..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 14:55
Taggar: bank, dollar, market, oil, rate, trading

Euro Touched 49-Month Low


"Market movement has grabbed overnight attention in environment of relatively light data and event calendar. The euro touched $1.2232, its weakest value since April 18, 2006. The dollar has risen 0.4%..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 12:59
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, market

News of Labour's Spending Sends Pound Plummeting in Forex Trading


"Sterling drops dramatically on news that the Labour Party went crazy ahead of power changeIt looks as though the outgoing Labour Party in Britain went on something of a spending spree with public mone..."

Euro Weak, But Parity Probably Isn't in the Forex Trading Forecast


"Euro makes an attempt at gains early in the U.S. sessionThe euro is weak in forex trading, dropping down solidly below the 1.25 level. An attempt at recovery is being made right now, with the euro gai..."

Forex Multiple Timeframe Trading Video


"I just posted a video on YouTube giving a brief overview of a high-probability trend-following strategy called Multiple Timeframe Trading. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUVQuuVLzRo ..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 16:38
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, forex market, market, rate, trading

The Butterfly Pattern


"Butterfly patterns complete at extensions of XA and BC so point D is the highest/lowest point of the pattern, whereas Gartley pattern completion at a retracement of XA so point D falls within the XA l..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 13:35
Taggar: market, point

Euro Continues to Fall in Forex Trading: Will We See 1.20?


"U.S. dollar strength increases in currency tradingThe euro continues to fall in forex trading as the news out of the euro zone prompts risk aversion. Indeed, the euro looks to be in rough shape right..."

Kiwi Drops as Financial Troubles Could Delay Rate Hikes


"Currency trading with the New Zealand dollarThe kiwi is dropping in forex trading on the currency market today as global troubles threaten to delay interest rate hikes. Also contributing to the drop i..."

US New Jobless Claims Fall Slightly


"For the fourth straight week, new jobless claims fell, providing the latest evidence that the US job market is improving at a steady, albeit slow, pace. According to the Labor Department, new benefits..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-13 15:02
Taggar: market

Ascension Day is not for the EUR


"With little support from the bigger boys out of mainland Europe due to Ascension Day, the market is trying to push the EUR through last week?s lows. Lack of liquidity, double touch option barriers and..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-13 12:03
Taggar: currency, market, pound, trading

U.S. Dollar Continues to Gain Strength as Euro Flounders in Forex Trading


"Euro zone troubles continue to weaken the 16-nation currencyThe U.S. dollar continues to gain strength against the euro in forex trading. The news out of Europe, with Spain, and then Portugal announci..."

Sterling Rally Capped in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound can't overcome 1.50 barrierThe sterling's recent rally attempt in currency trading has been capped as the 1.50 level is rejected. Earlier, the U.K. pound tried to pick up in forex trading f..."

Euro Still Doomed, Despite Bailout


"In my last post, I reported that the markets were incredibly bearish on the Euro, due to concerns that the Greek debt crisis could neither be mitigated nor contained. By following up on this report wi..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 17:23
Taggar: bear, market, point, report

Gold in Demand


"Most markets have settled down.  The dollar rose 0.3% against sterling and the yen, shows no change relative to the euro and Aussie dollar, and has slid 0.5% against the Canadian dollar, 0.2% aga..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 13:45
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, market

Is the EUR?s demise out of gas?


"Is this the calm before another storm where the currency markets have got too far ahead of themselves? The way the EUR has traded in the past 24-hours suggests that the market is caught in no-man?s la..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 11:54
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Maintains Strength in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is maintaining its strength today in currency trading. For the U.S. dollar, the forex trading forecast is likely to show stability, since the volatili..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 11:48
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Bank of England Endorses Budget Cuts


"Sterling can't gain traction in currency tradingConservative Prime Minister David Cameron is coming to office with budget cuts on his mind and he prepares to lead a government coalition with Liberal D..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 11:42
Taggar: bank, bull, currency, currency trading, finance, fx market, market, rate, report, trading

The Day After


"Market movement since the euro area rescue package leave me less than overwhelmed.  Writing yesterday in Larry’s Blog, I compared these measures to the November 1, 1978 dollar rescue packag..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 21:39
Taggar: dollar, market

Forex Maximizer Is Live


"Greetings all! Fancy yourself a user and fan of forex robots (aka Expert Advisors)? Well, if so I’ve got some news for you. Another one of these hot shot commercial forex robot..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 19:40
Taggar: forex, forex robot, market

EU Bailout Reprieve Short-Lived


"Market exuberance for the trillion dollar European Union bailout package waned Tuesday as global markets reconsidered Monday?s gains. The euro, after briefly gaining 2.7 percent on the dollar but clos..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 15:45
Taggar: dollar, market

Stock Prices Set to Pare Yesterday?s Gains


"Global stock markets are giving up some of yesterday’s gains following the news that a deal had been reached to provide nearly US$1 trillion in funding to prevent the debt crisis in Greece from..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 15:22
Taggar: market, share, shares, spread

Why Euro is Falling Despite the EU/IMF Plan


"The big story in the financial markets today is the mammoth EU/IMF rescue plan. A lot has been written about the plan on many sites including our own. Given that the plan which in many ways is just a..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 13:38
Taggar: financial, market

A Trillion gets the EUR Nothing


"Firstly, let?s give a round of applause for the EU members finally getting it together and collectively tabling something. Their objective is to bring an end to speculators actions that have been unde..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 12:15
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Surges in Forex Trading on Safe Haven Demand


"Greenback heads higher on flight to safetyThe U.S. dollar is surging higher in forex trading on the currency market today as safe haven demand increases. The euro has been unable to hold on to its rec..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 09:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Can't Hold On To Earlier Gains in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar gains in currency tradingIn earlier trading, the euro saw some success in forex trading, blowing by a number of levels to break above $1.30. However, that level has proved unsustainable, a..."

Some Reflections on an Historic Weekend for Europe


"The EUR 750 billion package of loans and loan guarantees reminds me of the dollar rescue package of November 1978.  Each of these policy responses was anchored around a show of force to the marke..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 22:46
Taggar: dollar, market

Deutsche Bank is leading the market, 6th year in a row


"At least according to Euromoney. I wrote about their methodology, which I don’t find very accurate, once before but honestly it’s not worse than my own retail volumes survey which mostly r..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 19:18
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, market, rate

EU Pledges 750 Bn Euros to Stabilize Currency


"Markets in Europe and Asia turned sharply positive Monday on news that the EU finance ministers had reached a deal that would set aside 750bn euros (US$975bn; £650bn) to ensure other European countrie..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 14:56
Taggar: finance, market

EU with its ?shock and awe? declares ?all in?


"Finally, the Euro-zone has decided to make an impact, and have agreed to offer financial assistance, close to 750b EUR?s, to countries under pressure from speculators. The ECB announced this weekend t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 12:33
Taggar: bank, dollar, financial, market

U.S. Dollar Falls in Currency Trading as Euro Surges on Bailout Plan


"Dollar, yen weaken in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market as the euro surges. The announcement of a bailout plan from the European Union is helping suppo..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading as European Bailout Plan is Revealed


"Risk appetite returns as relief rally sends financial markets higherThe euro is gaining in forex trading on the currency market as the European Union reveals a bailout plan meant to ease the debt cris..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 09:25
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Any Forex Opportunities in U.K. General Election?


"U.K. General Election 2010 was held on Thursday, May 6. The outcome of the election has surprised many pound and U.K. stock market bulls by resulting in hung parliam..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-09 17:02
Taggar: bull, market, pound

Lack of Clear Election Winner Derails Pound


"As Britains woke this morning with no clear winner in last night’s election, the pound quickly lost three cents to the US dollar falling to $1.4633. Markets are worried that a “hung”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-07 14:41
Taggar: dollar, market, pound

Sterling Drops in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound down in forex trading on election resultsSterling is down in currency trading against the U.S. dollar on the FX market today as uncertainty surrounding the British election results abounds..."

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"After gaining some ground, euro moves lower in currency tradingEuro is pulling back in forex trading today, heading lower after a brief reprieve. Earlier in currency trading, the euro regained some gr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-07 11:04
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, point, trading

ECB Holds Interest Rates Unchanged at 1.0%


"As expected, the European Central Bank left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 1.0 percent on Thursday. While this came as no surprise, US stock index futures fell, as investors were looking for..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-06 15:17
Taggar: announcement, bank, market, rate, spread

Trichet and Co. What are you going to do for me?


"Capital Markets expect the ECB to keep rates unchanged this morning. Investors will be focusing intently on Trichet and Co.?s message on Greece and what it will do to stop the problems infecting count..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-06 12:10
Taggar: market, rate

Kiwi Shows Promise in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the New Zealand dollarThe kiwi is showing promise in currency trading on the FX market today as it puts in a solid performance. Indeed, the New Zealand dollar surprised some forex t..."

EUR/USD Continues Its Decline


"EUR/USD continues experience decline amid the Greece’s crisis, while U.S. economy shows stable growth. Improved ADP unemployment rate signals about the increasing economic activities..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 16:59
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate

ADP Employment Report Shows US Added 32,000 Jobs in April


"The ADP Payroll report released this morning shows that private companies in the US created 32,000 new jobs in April. This is the largest monthly increase since January 2008 and suggests that companie..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 15:23
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

EUR loosing Stamina and Will to Exist


"Spain says its madness. We are not in need of an EU bailout. Capital markets beg to differ, pushing contagion tainted countries bonds yields dramatically widened (Portugal up 33bp, Ireland up 18bp and..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 12:17
Taggar: market

U.S. Dollar Gains in Forex Trading Against the Euro


"Euro reaches new 12-month low against the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is gaining dramatically in forex trading on the currency market. News that the U.S. economy is adding jobs stands in stark contrast..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 11:04
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, pound, trading

Aussie Bounces in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the Australian dollarThe Australian dollar has been struggling recently in currency trading on the FX market. However, the Aussie is bouncing back in forex trading. Employment ga..."

Spotlight on Futures & Currencies


"A check on the futures and currency markets with Boris Schlossberg, of GFT Forex, and Yra Harris, of Praxis Trading."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 09:06
Taggar: currency, forex, market, trading

Bailouts Don?t Prevent Contagion


"The euro is getting pummeled on speculation that rating agencies could downgrade Spanish debt. The NYTimes published an article criticizing the slow pace of the country’s reforms which has in t..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 20:09
Taggar: market

Fear of Financial Contagion


"The world recession of 2008-9 demonstrated the interconnectedness of global financial markets and how quickly a localized malfunction can destabilize other seemingly insulated and unrelated areas...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 19:03
Taggar: finance, financial, market, rate

Market Worries Greek Rescue Deal Could Collapse


"The $145 billion (110 billion euros) rescue deal brokered by the EU members states and the International Monetary Fund, has done little to comfort jittery markets. While Greece should have the cash in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 17:06
Taggar: market

Emerging Markets Mull Currency Controls


"The rally in emerging markets that I wrote about in April is showing no sign of abating. The MSCI emerging market stocks index is back to its pre-crisis level, while the EMBI+ emerging market bond ind..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 16:19
Taggar: currencies, market

Trichet and Co. are ?lousy poker players?


"The definition of a ?Greek Tragedy? is applying for another credit card to cover existing credit card debts. Will it work? The way the market has been offloading EUR?s and divesting their European int..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 12:10
Taggar: currency, market

RBA Hikes Interest Rate


"Risk aversion rules forex market, thoughThe Reserve Bank of Australia hiked its interest rate again, continuing its aggressive attempts to stem the tide of inflation. Australia's economy gets regular..."

Greek Default Averted But Markets Remain Indifferent


"After finally agreeing to a US$146.2bn (£95bn) bailout for Greece, initial market reaction remains subdued as insiders question if the EU / IMF sponsored rescue package will be sufficient. While the M..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 14:45
Taggar: market

Greek Bailout Hasn?t Ended Fear of Contagion


"The dollar rose overnight by 0.7% against the Swiss franc, 0.6% relative to the euro, 0.3% against sterling and 0.1% versus the yen. Commodity-sensitive currencies are stronger.  The kiwi is up 0..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 13:48
Taggar: currencies, dollar, kiwi, market

Manual or Automated Forex Trading?


"There are two main methods of trading in Forex (and in any other financial market too) — manual and automated. When you trade manually you open and close marke..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 12:12
Taggar: financial, forex, market, profit, trading

U.S. Dollar Picks Up in Currency Trading


"Greenback higher against the euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is picking up speed in currency trading today as the economic picture shows improvement. One of the biggest things helping the dollar..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 11:32
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading

Greek Bailout Doesn't Do Any Favors for the Euro in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketOver the weekend, a bailout for Greece was finally decided upon. This bailout represents the biggest bailout of a country ever. The European Union and the Internationa..."

Next Week


"Next week begins with diminished activity. On Monday, markets are closed in Britain for a bank holiday, Japan for Constitution Day, and China for May Day observances.  Japan remains closed as Go..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-01 15:17
Taggar: bank, gold, market

European Fiscal Problems Won?t Fade


"Currency market trading next week will be dominated by the scramble to rescue Greece.  Outside aid for that heavily indebted economy has been misplayed repeatedly by just about everyone involved..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-30 20:03
Taggar: currency, economy, market, trading

Month-End needs Overshadow Greece and China


"Simply put, today is month-end. Traders all week have been consumed with the peripheral market noise. The Fed, Greece, China, all important, but when it comes to ?lemming? revaluation of portfolios fo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-30 12:01
Taggar: bank, market

Cable Rally Loses Steam in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with sterlingEarlier today, cable rallied on the prospect of a possible Tory victory in Britain. The pro-business Tories are favored by some, and considered as likely to get the count..."

U.S. Dollar Weakens in Currency Trading


"Greenback lower on economic reportThe U.S. dollar is weakening in currency trading on the FX market today. The greenback is lower in forex trading on the most recent economic report. Even though Quart..."

Roubini Says Higher Debt, Defaults Means Inflation Inevitable


"Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini told an audience at the Milken Insitute Global Conference, that the buildup of debt and the potential for nations to default on their loans, means spiraling infl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 15:19
Taggar: inflation, market

Trichet Pressures Germany to Fast-Track Approval


"European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, urged Germany to move as quickly as possible to approve a bailout package for Greece. Stressing the need to send a clear message to the markets to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 15:09
Taggar: bank, market

Slightly Softer Dollar and Yen


"The dollar and yen declined 0.4% against the Canadian dollar, 0.2% against the kiwi, Aussie dollar, euro and sterling and by 0.1% relative to the Swiss franc. Japanese markets were shut for the first..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 13:40
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, gold, kiwi, market

Gold Rises as ?Alternative Currency?


"Everything in forex is relative, right? Actually, it turns out this adage is wrong, as there is now a way you can short the entire forex market! I’m not talking about some innovative new financi..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 10:09
Taggar: financial, forex, forex market, gold, market

U.S. Jobless Claims Drop for Another Week


"High beta currencies get a boost in forex tradingToday, the news is that U.S. jobless claims have dropped for the second week in a row. The news is helping the U.S. stock market head for a higher open..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 09:32
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Market Levels When the FOMC Has Met Before


"The high state of alert among investors over Greece’s fiscal problems and the risks of contagion to other markets seemingly will prevent the Fed from modifying language predicting “excepti..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 17:31
Taggar: market, rate

Markets Expected to Suffer as Greek Debt Crisis Worsens


"European stock markets took a broadside hit this morning following the ratings cut Standard & Poors imposed on both Greece and Portugal. Spain’s leading stock index fell 3.3 percent while P..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 14:47
Taggar: bank, market

Sterling Can't Get Ahead in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with GBP/USDThe sterling can't seem to get ahead in currency trading on the FX market. Even though the FTSE 100 is doing well right now, the pound remains down in forex trading. Indeed..."

Europe Trembles as Greek Contagion Fears Spread


"Euro zone looks for directionExposure to Greek debt -- and Portuguese debt (which could be the next crisis) -- is harming European banks today. Indeed, stocks in Europe are lower as banks pull down in..."

Greece?s Credit Rating Cut to Junk Status


"Greece has earned the dubious distinction of being the first Eurozone member to have its credit rating downgraded to junk status. It may soon however, have company as Portugal also saw its rating drop..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-27 20:42
Taggar: market, pound

European Stocks Fall on Greece, Portugal Debt Concerns


"The existence of a potential debt contango situation forced European stocks lower yesterday as investors fear that Europe’s debt crisis is still worsening. Contango occurs when the future price..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-27 15:04
Taggar: market

Euro Falls after Merkel Comments on Greek Aid and Portugal Contagion


"European stock markets continue to fall after concerns the European debt crisis is spreading to Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Italy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday that she won’t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-27 12:48
Taggar: finance, market, spread

USD/JPY and its relationship with other markets


"Trader and author Raghee Horner of IBFX gives us an insight into intra-day USD/JPY and correlation between other markets. As many of you know, there is a relationship between the US Dollar and equitie..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-27 11:38
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Risk Aversion Sends Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar higher in currency tradingRisk aversion is in full force today, sending the euro lower in forex trading. Indeed, the U.S. dollar is gaining ground as concerns about the economy and the eur..."

U.S. Dollar Maintains Strength in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is maintaining strength in forex trading on the currency market today as the Fed heads in for a two-day meeting. While the Fed is not expected to m..."

A Benign Market Environment for Economic Recovery


"Yes, you read my headline correctly.  This certainly has not been true about Greece, and financial markets in other peripheral members of the common currency bloc are at risk.  But the state..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-26 19:34
Taggar: currency, financial, market

Competition for Auto Market Share in China Heats Up


"With some analysts suggesting demand for new cars could grow by as much as 20 percent in China this year, the world’s largest automakers are setting their sites on this growing market. The deman..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-26 15:03
Taggar: manufacture, market

U.K. Pound Gains in Currency Trading


"Sterling higher in forex tradingAfter struggling last week, the sterling appears to be gaining the upper hand in forex trading today. Indeed, the announcement by Liberal Democrats that they would be w..."

Currency Market Uncertainties Involve Political Decisions


"When currency market direction hinges on political decision-making, fundamental economic analysts and technical market guidance are not especially helpful because the deciders are not influenced by an..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 20:04
Taggar: currency, market

New Book - Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets (Wiley)


"I would like to announce that my new book entitled, Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets (John Wiley & Sons, 2010), has just been released. For more information on this book, or..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 16:44
Taggar: analysis, financial, market, technical analysis

EUR/USD Rises After Reaching New Low in a Year


"EUR/USD continued its fall today during the early Forex trading session but then managed to go up above the opening level as Greece adopted a bail-out plan offered by the..."

MeetFX ? a new forex social network


"With all the buzz around Forex social networks at its peak (check out Currensee raising more and more cash) it’s no wonder that we see various attempts at tackling this very interesting market s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 15:00
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Greek Government Formally Requests Aid Package Be Activated


"Faced with sky-high Greek interest rates, the government in Athens has asked that the EUR 45 billion aid package from the EU and IMF be activated.  The process not requires consent from all 15 ot..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 13:39
Taggar: market, rate

Trading the range ? a look at AUD/USD


"Raghee Horner of IBFX explores range trading… We all know that in forex, the market is either ranging or trending. The problem is that when it?s ranging on one timeframe, it can be trending on a..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 12:49
Taggar: forex, market, trading

Speculation Regarding Asset Sales Sends U.S. Dollar Higher Against the Japanese Yen


"Currency trading with USD/JPYForex trading with the U.S. dollar should consider that it is higher against the Japanese yen right now, thanks to the speculation that the U.S. monetary policy makers are..."

Sterling Can't Gain Upper Hand in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.K. poundSterling can't seem to pull out of its funk right now in forex trading. Indeed, even though the euro is finally showing signs of life against the U.S. dollar in cur..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 11:36
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

U.S. Dollar Gains on Risk Aversion


"Greenback heads higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion sets in. The euro is floundering in forex trading, thanks to the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-22 12:05
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Euro Drops in Currency Trading


"16-nation currency hits another snag in forex tradingThe euro is dropping in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to the latest news out of Greece. Moody's announced that it has downgraded..."

Henyep Investments rebrands as Henyep Capital Markets


"Henyep Investments, the company behind the successful Middle-Eastern HY Markets brand, has now rebranded as Henyep Capital Markets. According to the company following its FSA approval this will better..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 21:05
Taggar: brokers, investment, market

New Book - Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets (Wiley)


"I would like to announce that my new book entitled, “Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets” (John Wiley & Sons, 2010) will be released within the next few weeks. For m..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 17:39
Taggar: analysis, financial, market, technical analysis

How Greece Can Impact You!


"Hey everyone. I just posted an article over at my finance blog that talks about the “Greece problem” as I like to call it. The article is written by Bryan Rich from the M..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 17:03
Taggar: finance, market

Canadian Dollar Ready for Another Run at Parity


"Loonie ready to take on greenback in forex tradingFor the last few days, the Canadian dollar has continued in currency trading to trade near parity with the U.S. dollar. The loonie appears to be gathe..."

Is Sterling Ready for 1.5500?


"U.K. pound advances in forex tradingThe sterling is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today as data continues to impress coming out of Britain. The U.K. pound is advancing as economi..."

Currensee expands round B, adds new investor


"Currensee just announced the expansion of its round B, which was announced couple of months ago to $8.8 million from previously announced $8 million, and that a new investor joined the team. Company s..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-20 15:22
Taggar: market, rate

German Confidence on the Rise as Industrial Orders Increase


"A strong increase in industrial orders together with greater demand for exports, helped push German investor confidence to an index rating of 53 compared to 44.5 in March. This was substantially bette..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-20 15:19
Taggar: financial, market

3 Things That Could Keep Financial Markets in Check


"Kathy Lien offers three items that will likely check marketsRisk appetite is making an appearance again, and that has some of the high beta currencies moving higher. Investors are looking for increase..."

Goldman to Announce Profits as Greece Works on its Poker Face


"Today Goldman Sachs will announce its profits and it comes at a time when various governments around the world are taking a hard look at how those profits came to be. The UK’s Financial Services..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-20 12:50
Taggar: financial, gold, market, profit

ODL taps Integral as institutional competition increases


"It seems that the institutional FX market is as competitive now as ever. Integral, Currenex and Cognotec (First Derivatives), FXAll, Hotspot (and EBS and Reuters to some extent, although these are bec..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-20 12:19
Taggar: fx market, market

UK Regulator Follows US Lead and Open Goldman Investigation


"The Financial Services Authority (FSA) in London has launched an investigation into fraud allegations made against Goldman Sachs late last week by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Acc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-19 15:05
Taggar: announcement, financial, gold, market

U.S. Dollar Higher in forex trading on Risk Aversion


"Greenback gains in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is heading higher in forex trading this morning as risk aversion sets in. Indeed, investors are wary right now as the Iceland volcano eruption disrup..."

Russia to crack down on Forex firms. Again.


"Every few months you can find alarming reports in the Russian press about the Russian Federal government regulation authorities who aim to put a stop to Forex trading. A regulatory body called Federal..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-19 06:34
Taggar: financial, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

EUR/USD Falls on European Problem and Improved U.S. Housing


"The dollar continued to rise versus the euro today as the European problems with Greece prove to be rather unresolvable in the near-term period. Meanwhile, some..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 16:02
Taggar: dollar, market, real estate, report, trading

CMS Forex Faces Patent Suit Over Trading Software


"Online foreign exchange brokerage CMS Forex has been hit with a suit claiming that its VT Trader 2.0 software infringes a pair of patents for technology that automatically resizes images to fit into a..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 14:39
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, market, report

German Professors move to block Greek Aid


"The JPY and the USD were the clear winners in the O/N session as the speculation that Greece will be forced to activate its rescue package has triggered risk aversion in the market. The Greek Prime M..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 13:06
Taggar: market

Euro Falls in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading as uncertainty rocks the euro zone. Housing starts provided some fundamental support for the U.S. dollar, but, for the mos..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 10:56
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

U.S. Debt Situation Could Contribute to Inflation


"U.S. dollar could remain weak in forex trading in the futureThe U.S. debt situation is likely to contribute to inflation in the coming years, potentially weakening the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Fo..."

Chilean Benchmark Interest Rate of 0.5% Not to Be Kept Much Longer


"The Central Bank of Chile slashed the key Chilean interest rate from 8.25% at end-2008 to 0.5% seven months later and is now preparing markets for a fairly aggressive rise in rates later this year...."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 02:24
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Accelerating Growth Has Market Thinking Increase in Yuan Likely


"Latest growth figures from China indicate that for the first quarter of the year, China’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 11.9 percent. This was slightly higher than expectations and marke..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-15 14:50
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Ben Bernanke and the U.S. Dollar


"Is Bernanke holding the dollar back?There have been some concerns about Ben Bernanke's refusal to raise interest rates. Indeed, there are worries that Bernanke is in denial about the improvements made..."

Risk Trade Pulls Back on the Forex Market


"Forex trading with riskier currenciesThe risk trade appears to have hit a wall on the forex market today, as the U.S. dollar makes solid gains. Even though Chinese data gave risk currencies a boost ye..."

Revaluation of Singapore Dollar


"Authorities at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) acted before their Beijing counterparts, releasing a statement today that re-centers the currency trading band on present market Singapore doll..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 14:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, market, trading

Forex Market Inverts as Emerging Markets Soar


"As I pointed out in last Friday’s post (Volatility, Carry, Risk, and the Forex Markets), volatility has been declining in forex markets since peaking after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. In fa..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 12:11
Taggar: currencies, forex, forex market, market, point

Interbank FX scores a Korean client


"It seems that South Korea is now a major focus for large US Forex brokers who battle between themselves to offer margin FX partnerships to local financial institutions. Up until a year ago Korean mark..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 11:58
Taggar: brokers, financial, forex, margin, market

U.S. Dollar Lags in Currency Trading


"Retail sales unable to boost greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market this morning as forex traders look for higher returns. Even the improved retail sale..."

Australian Dollar Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Indeed, in currency trading the Aussie is he..."

Dollar Consolidates on Trade Balance Deficit Growth


"EUR/USD consolidated today with a previous movement both up and down, as the traders are unsure about the further direction for the pair. The dollar’s dyn..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 14:50
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

First Greek Bond Auction stops Euro Advance


"After the Greek bailout was agreed the Dow Jones broke through the 11,000 mark as the market took in the news. This is the first time since September 2008 that the Dow has reached this level. This mor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 13:11
Taggar: market, trading

Greeks refunding an eyesore for the EUR


"Greek self-refunding continues to dominate Capital Markets. This morning?s Greek T-bill auction was handsomely over subscribed causing the EUR to actually spike for a brief period. A poor result would..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 12:39
Taggar: market

What Next for Greece?


"Risk appetite in the U.S. could affect the euro in forex tradingThe next move regarding Greece is likely to affect the euro in forex trading -- and it may rely on U.S. investors' desire for risk appet..."

Euro Bounces Back on Greek Debt Backing


"The euro gained more than 2 cents (1.5 percent) on the dollar as markets learned that the eurozone had come to terms on a deal that would see Greece offered up to 45 billion euros (US$61 billion) in e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-12 15:42
Taggar: dollar, market

EU Spells Out Details of Bigger-Than-Expected Aid Package for Greece


"Markets have reacted to weekend news of a 3-year EUR 45 billion promise of aid for Greece.  The plan puts a 5.0% ceiling on Greek interest rates.  EUR 30 billion will come from other EU coun..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-12 13:24
Taggar: market, rate

Greek bailout is a Euro bailout, but, for how long?


"Forced to eat ?humble pie? and commit to their future, the EU has stepped up to the plate and pledged debt-burdened Greece a rescue package at below-market interest rates as they try to end this membe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-12 12:17
Taggar: currency, market, rate

Sterling Pulls Back in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with European currenciesSterling is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market this morning after seeing a bit of a rally earlier. Encouraged by the rally in the euro, thanks to t..."

Euro's Rally Eases in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar re-asserts itself in currency tradingEarlier today, the euro saw a rally in forex trading as details of a Greek bailout plan were announced. Greece will be able to borrow up to 30 billion..."

Quick trick to find the most profitable day to trade


"What is the most profitable day and time to trade and how do you capitalize on this info? No doubt you’ve asked yourself that question. That’s why I think this little trick may help you ou..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-12 07:32
Taggar: forex, market, profit

Currency Market Chatter Can Be Misleading


"A Greek chorus is an ever-present fixture of currency market trading.  A market participant can formulate opinions and trading strategies from the relentless drip of new information — data..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-09 20:07
Taggar: currency, market, rate, trading

Oil Prices on the Rise


"Oil prices for May delivery jumped to $86.23 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange this morning, as an increase in demand for energy, and signs of a rebounding US economy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-09 15:25
Taggar: bank, economy, market, oil, report, trading

Euro Breaks Through 1.3400 in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the euroThe euro has broken through the 1.3400 level in currency trading, and is looking for support there. Risk appetite is back on, and forex traders are interested in better retu..."

New Starter?s Forex Broker on Horizon


"Lionstone Investment Services is a new Forex broker with the conditions for opening the account and trading that are quite appealing to the Forex newbies. Its descri..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-08 23:44
Taggar: forex, investment, market, marketiva, trading

Euro Continues Its Struggles in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier, as it appeared the Greece could succumb to its debt, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet as..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-08 10:48
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Dominates in Currency Trading


"Greenback higher as a safe havenThe U.S. dollar is dominating today in currency trading on the FX market. The news that the Greek fiscal drama is far from over continues to haunt the euro zone, and th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-08 10:41
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, fx market, investment, market, trading

DailyFX is now available in Arabic and Spanish


"dailyfx.com – FXCM’s popular forex trading portal which was until now only available in English and Chinese will from now on be available in both Arabic and Spanish. Follows FXCM’s p..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 15:47
Taggar: forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

IMF Working with Greece as Euro Declines


"International Monetary Fund (IMF) advisers are working closely with Greek government officials as Greece begins implementing a series of deep spending cuts. Currency markets remain less than impressed..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 15:23
Taggar: currency, market

Forex Trading Forecast: When Will the Fed Hike Rates?


"Fed is likely to keep rates low for a whileYesterday, the Fed released the minutes of its March 16th meeting. These minutes showed that nearly everyone agreed that rates should remain low for an "..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 10:25
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, investment, market, rate, report, trading

eToro upgrades its WebTrader, now includes widgets


"While I’m not a big fan of simplified trading myself I still think that this is an interesting market segment which so far has only been tapped by eToro. Several other players in this niche, add..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-06 12:15
Taggar: etoro, market, trading

Greece is cancerous for the EUR


"Now that everyone?s back, we can get on with further pressurizing the EUR. Greek bonds, this morning, are trading under pressure due to speculation that ?the? plan for EU and IMF assistance in reducin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-06 12:14
Taggar: market, report, trading

Loonie Approaches Parity with the U.S. Dollar


"Canadian dollar makes a push for 1.00 in forex tradingEarlier today in currency trading on the forex market, the loonie touched 1.00 against the U.S. dollar, reaching parity for the first time since J..."

Oil Prices Climb After Long Weekend


"After taking a long weekend away from the oil markets, investors jumped aboard the oil band wagon with a vengeance, pushing prices to the brink of $86 a barrel. “The market was positive before b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 15:15
Taggar: market, oil, point

Sterling Gains Ground in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.K. poundSterling is gaining ground in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite sets in. Also helping in currency trading with the U.K. pound is the fact..."

U.S. Dollar Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading quiet, but dollar slippingThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market as investors and traders look for higher gains in riskier investments. Earlier, the U..."

Next Week


"The United States and Japan are among the few countries with open markets on Monday.  Europe, Australia and Canada are shut for Easter Monday, and several Asian markets observe regional holidays..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 03:36
Taggar: bank, market

A Respectable U.S. Jobs Report Elevates Dollar Somewhat Further


"Non-farm payroll jobs advanced 162K last month.  That was not far from post-ADP expectations in the market.  It was also the largest monthly advance since March 2007 and the third best gain..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 15:47
Taggar: market

Dollar?s Reaction to Payrolls Should Last


"The dollar surged after the non-farm payrolls report because job growth excluding census workers was very strong. With the absence of U.S. equity traders, we did not see the risk rally that tends to..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 15:30
Taggar: dollar, dollar trade, market, report

Fed, Bank of Japan, and U.S. Labor Market in the News


"Markets are closed today for Good Friday in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, India, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America and Canada.  The U.S. stock market will not open; however..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 13:07
Taggar: market, report

NFP to ?infinity and beyond?-hardly


"Perfect, the SNB has to get?s full marks. Everyone expected intervention, however their timing was impeccable. The European market basically had ?knocked off? for the holiday weekend, providing an env..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 12:03
Taggar: bank, cable, market, rate

U.S. Dollar Higher in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is higher in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to the news that the U.S. economy added jobs. Indeed, the U.S. saw the biggest boost..."

Forget about Greece: What about the US, Japan, and the UK?


"Forget about Greece: What about the US, Japan, and the UK? Almost 75% of trading in the forex markets involves some combination of the US Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, and British Pound. This figure ris..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 03:08
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex market, market, pound, trading

How Will Payrolls Be Affected by Good Friday?


"Yhe first question that comes to mind is how the Good Friday holiday could affect volatility in the currency market. Holidays usually mean less liquidity and less volatility but when there is a piece..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 14:34
Taggar: currency, market

Scientists Finally Discovered the Patterns Behind Forex


"The scientists from CERN has finally discovered the secret of the relation between the causes and consequences in the process that are fundamental to the&#..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 13:41
Taggar: currencies, forex, forex market, market, rate

Forex Megadroid Backtest on Dukascopy Tick Data - 99% modeling quality


"Hi everyone. I hope you’re all managing to make pips in this rough market. I’ve been rather busy lately so I haven’t had much time to update this blog. Among other things I’ve..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 10:43
Taggar: forex, forex robot, market

U.S. Dollar Drops in Forex Trading


"Economic optimism prompts forex traders to look for higher returnsThe U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the news that the global economic recovery appears t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 10:40
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

Eurozone Unemployment Reaches 10%


"For the first time since the introduction of the euro, unemployment in the countries using the single currency has topped 10 percent. While this news is sure to cast a pall over European markets today..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 14:46
Taggar: currency, employment, market, rate

EUR head-fake to unnerve weak dollar longs


"For awhile yesterday, it seemed that ?riga-mortis? had hit set in as Capital Markets sat patiently for the first wrong move in their opinion to occur. It?s not a finely balanced market. Investors have..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 12:18
Taggar: currency, dollar, dollar trade, market

Handling News with an Open Position


"Why do we need to worry about news announcements when we already have a position, and we already have our stop and profit target in place? We worry about this because a major news announcement can mov..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 10:29
Taggar: announcement, currency, currency pair, market, profit, rate, trading

Fed Rate Hike Still Distant


"Analysts and Fed-watchers have been speculating for almost half a year about the possibility of a Federal Funds Rate (FFR) hike. With each prognostication of a rate hike comes a flurry of market activ..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 08:47
Taggar: market, rate

Euro Looks for Strength in Forex Trading


"German labor data helps the euro in forex tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading as German labor data comes back strong. This news is helpful to a euro zone that has been looking for good news si..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 08:21
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, market, point, rate, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Loses Steam in Forex Trading


"Employment data sends greenback lower in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is losing steam in forex trading on the currency market today as investors consider the latest jobs data. The ADP report indica..."

US House Prices on the Rise


"Home prices in the 20 US cities surveyed by the S&P/Case-Shiller index, unexpectedly rose in January. Overall, the index rose 0.3 percent over December adding further to the case that the economy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 17:23
Taggar: economy, market, rate, report

IMF Says It Will ?Define Conditionality?


"The potential for a showdown between the International Monetary Fund and the European Union took a leap forward today as the IMF said that any rescue package for Greece involving the IMF, would “..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 16:11
Taggar: market, rate

EURO bears to relapse before NFP


"Why do we continue to look to Europe for sovereign debt concerns? The way US treasuries have been performing, the Obama administration could be staring down a ?failed auction?. Treasury yields have ba..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 11:52
Taggar: inflation, market

Sterling and Euro Recover in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe sterling and the euro are both continuing their recovery in forex trading on the currency market. Indeed, both are showing signs of life as economic data points to..."

U.S. Economic Data to Be Released


"Currency market and economic dataImportant economic data is due to be released today -- data that is likely to affect the currency market. Yesterday, news of consumer spending increases in February he..."

Another 25-Basis Point Hungarian Central Bank Rate Cut


"The Mayar Nemzeti Bank implemented its fourth straight 25-bp interest rate cut to 5.5% and reiterated the assertion that further cuts will be possible only if financial market risk perceptions allow s..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 16:17
Taggar: bank, currency, financial, inflation, market, rate

Look East for Dollar direction.


"Greece forced the EU?s hand and they folded. Like a Cbank, lender of ?last resort?, they are there. The Greeks get to issue their bond knowing that their backs are covered, somewhat. Now, we will get..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 12:19
Taggar: bank, market

BNP Paribas launches its own platform ? FX eTrader


"Joining the host of large banks who are now becoming more and more interested in the institutional FX market is Paris based BNP Paribas. With more than 200,000 employees BNP is one of world’s la..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 12:16
Taggar: bank, foreign exchange, fx market, market

Sterling Sees Gains in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the U.K. poundSterling is seeing gains in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to some favorable data, and the fact that there is a bit of a return to risk appetit..."

Australian Dollar Rallies in Forex Trading


"Aussie in currency tradingThe Australian dollar is rallying in forex trading on the currency market this morning, with a little help from the return of risk appetite.  Investors are looking for s..."

Next Week


"The coming week, which ends with Good Friday when numerous markets in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America are closed, is packed with scheduled data.  The week encompasses the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-26 21:55
Taggar: market, us market

Swiss National Bank Lets Franc Surge to Record High on the Currency Market


"Is the SNB ready to back off a little in currency manipulation?Since March of 2009, the Swiss National Bank has been fairly straightforward regarding its methods of buying foreign currencies in order..."

Dubai World to Receive $9.5 Billion Bail Out


"The beleaguered Dubai World investment group will receive $9.5 billion from the Dubai government to help restructure its debt. Dubai World has presented an offer to its lenders to address the $23.5 bi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-25 14:47
Taggar: announcement, investment, market

Euro?s deflation outshines China?s covert retaliation


"The round-table internal bickering officially begins amongst EU members today. Will they fail to agree on decisive measures to help Greece tackle its fiscal deficits? The EUR?s trading pattern tells u..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-25 11:55
Taggar: currency, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Moves Down in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarAfter relative strength, the U.S. dollar is moving lower in currency trading on the FX market. For now, forex traders are assuming that the EU summit will come up wit..."

Can the Euro Zone Be Saved?


"Euro forex trading forecastEuropean leaders are in the midst of a summit right now, hammering out policy and making deals. And, while Greece isn't officially on the agenda, it's hard to imagine that i..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-25 08:24
Taggar: bank, currency, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, report, trading

Bill Poulos?s Forex Profit Accelerator Group Coaching Program is being pulled from the market


"Hi, Alan here with a quick courtesy reminder… At 11:59pm Eastern time TONIGHT, March 25th, Bill Poulos’s brand new Forex Profit Accelerator Group Coaching Program is being pulled from the..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-25 06:57
Taggar: forex, market, profit

New Home Sales Hit Record Low


"The sale of new homes declined 2.2 percent in February, falling to the lowest point since records were first kept starting in 1963. A series of severe winter storms that kept potential buyers away is..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-24 23:00
Taggar: market, point

EUR/USD at Minimum Since May 2009 on Portuguese Rating Cut


"The Forex isn’t reacting on the macroeconomic indicators today as the markets are shaken by the cut of the Portuguese credit rating by Fitch age..."

China CEOs Join Obama in Supporting Yuan Appreciation


"Chinese executives are joining U.S. President Barack Obama in backing a stronger yuan, even as Premier Wen Jiabao says the currency isn?t undervalued. Yang Yuanqing, chief executive officer of Beijing..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-24 12:58
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, rate

Trichet?s EUR fights for survival


"There is only one story in town and like a broken record, its playing the same tune. Liquidation of Euro assets seems to be gathering momentum. The currency has continued its slide following various s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-24 12:36
Taggar: currency, market

U.S. Dollar Surges in Currency Trading


"Greenback moves higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is surging in currency trading on the FX market as the debt situation in Europe deteriorates. There may be some furor over health care reform in..."

Euro Struggles in Forex Trading


"Euro selloff on the currency marketThe euro is struggling in forex trading right now, thanks to a number of developments in the European debt drama. Between Greece, and now Portugal, the euro zone has..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-24 11:12
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

EUR/USD Goes Down on Minor Home Sales Decline


"The dollar rose against the euro today as the U.S. stock markets went up despite the minor fall in the existing home sales. The Richmond Fed index on the&#..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 22:39
Taggar: currency, dollar, home sales, market, report, trading

Germany Says IMF Must Be Part of Greek Solution


"Germany released a number of conditions it says must be met before it would be willing to contribute direct aid to Greece. These conditions include: the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must make a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 21:46
Taggar: market

US Existing Home Sales Decline for 3rd Straight Month


"The sale of existing homes fell by 0.6 percent in February, marking the third straight month of declines. The poor result is causing worry that the potential for recovery is weaker than anticipated, d..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 21:39
Taggar: market, real estate

Greek ?a la carte? not for Trichet


"Clarity of the ?health bill? tried pressurizing the dollar index or was it the pending SNB intervention? Not sure, but traders positions have been overextended in ?long dollars? and even this morning..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 12:05
Taggar: dollar, market

Pound Slips Below 1.5000 in Currency Trading


"Sterling in forex tradingThe pound slipped below 1.5000 in currency trading on the FX market earlier in trading. The move was not much of a surprise, with the news that inflation is cooling in Britain..."

Mechanics of a Swing Trade


"Raghee Horner of Interbank FX, talks about swing trading in her latest post. ?A swing trade is a setup that requires a trending market and a correction (or ?swing?) of the trend. The swing itself ther..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-22 15:50
Taggar: bank, market, trading

House Approves U.S. Healthcare Reform Bill by 219-212 Partisan Vote


"The dollar is mostly flat this Monday, edging up 0.1% against sterling, the Swiss franc and the Canadian dollar.  It is unchanged against the euro and off 0.1% relative to the yen.  The main..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-22 13:10
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market

U.S. Dollar Climbs in Forex Trading on Uncertainty


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading as uncertainty takes hold of the markets. There is a laundry list of reasons that the greenback is making gains in..."

Broker with Fixed 2-Pip Spreads on Majors


"2pipfixed is a Forex broker with a rather strange name; it has been added to my site today. It provides fixed 2-pip spreads on all major Forex currency pairs but the name..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-21 10:12
Taggar: currency, currency pair, forex, market, spread

Why is the Loonie Beating the Aussie?


"It sounds like the beginning to a bad joke, right? But seriously, why is the Canadian Dollar (aka Loonie) beating the Australian Dollar (AUD) when the two currencies are placed head-to-head? The curre..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-20 07:51
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, loonie, market

Next Week


"Data and event highlights next week are the annual British budget, the do-or-die moment of the U.S. healthcare debate, Euroland’s preliminary Flash readings, U.S. home sales, and the congression..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-19 22:27
Taggar: home sales, market, rate

Many Uncertainties For Currency Traders to Sift Through


"February 5th has become an important reference point for world financial markets.  For one thing it was a Friday.  Because currency trading is a 24-hour per day game, Friday closing levels p..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-19 19:46
Taggar: currency, currency trading, financial, market, point, trading

Greece playing Russian roulette with EURO blanks


"Playing European ?chicken? is at the detriment of the EU vision. There have been some strong opinions expressed publicly by various European leaders and think tanks. Markel?s Germany continues to push..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-19 11:58
Taggar: market

CMS Forex is rumored to have been acquired


"It’s no wonder that following the latest CFTC regulatory blitz the US industry is consolidating and the market is getting smaller and more centralized – which in my opinion is essentially ..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 20:49
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Continues to Fall Despite Lower CPI


"EUR/USD continued its decline today falling down to the weekly lows and then retracing back somewhat. The U.S. fundamentals remain rather weak and unsupporting for the..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 16:23
Taggar: cpi, currency, currency pair, dollar, market, trading

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall by 5,000


"The number of Americans claiming first-time jobless benefits declined by 5,000 to a total of 457,000 new applicants for the week ending March 13th. However, the total number of people receiving unempl..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 14:59
Taggar: employment, market

EURO ?unity with promises? broken


"Bigger cracks are appearing. European cohesion is being questioned and with that the longevity of the EUR currency itself. The public perception of ?unity with promises? has been broken by the German..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 12:05
Taggar: currency, finance, market

Dollar recovers as markets look past Fed decision


"channelnewsasia.com - Boris Schlossberg Dollar recovers as markets look past Fed decision NEW YORK - The dollar traded mostly higher Wednesday, regaining its footing a day after a Federal Reserve deci..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 08:24
Taggar: bank, bull, currency, dollar, dollar trade, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Euro Falls in Forex Trading on Greek Disappointments


"Can the euro zone remain intact through all of this?The euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as the problems in Greece continue weighing on the euro zone. European Union..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 08:00
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

Japan Wants Banks to Increase Lending


"The Bank of Japan hopes to encourage lending at financial institutions by doubling to 20 trillion yen (US$220bn), the amount of cheap, short-term loans it offers lending institutions. The Bank will le..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 15:03
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, market

EU officials throw Greece a small life preserver


"Appetite for risk is being fueled by the Fed, BOJ and EU support for Greece. Even Standard and Poor?s has given Greece?s austerity budget cuts their stamp of approval. Before, that ?sign of approval?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 12:04
Taggar: gold, market

CFTC charges Patrick Rakotonanahary and Cyber Market Group with Forex Ponzi scheme


"What’s going on these days? Not a day goes by without a new Forex Ponzi scheme uncovered… We had Dennis Todd Hagemann and Yellowstone Partners charged by the CFTC with operating a Forex Po..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 10:35
Taggar: forex, market

Sterling Continues to Rally in Forex Trading


"U.K. pound higher in currency tradingThe sterling continues its rally in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks in part to an improvement in risk appetite. Commodity currencies are higher..."

Australian Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading from Higher Gold Prices


"Aussie in currency trading on the FX marketThe Australian dollar is moving higher in forex trading today as gold prices gain. Gold prices are moving higher as the Fed expresses its belief that the lab..."

Dissecting the Fed Statement


"Here is my dissection of the March 16 Fed Statement FOMC Statement March 16, 2010 Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January suggests that economic activity has contin..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 21:05
Taggar: market

EUR/USD Rebounds as Fundamentals Don?t Favor USD


"EUR/USD retraced from the yesterday lows set on the bad signals from Europe. Fundamentals that came out in U.S. today aren’t very positive for the dollar, while the..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 20:43
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market, rate

Vital Market Signs When the FOMC Met Previously


"Monetary policymakers at the Federal Reserve have a dual mandate to promote stable, low inflation and to maximize employment.  As a result, the Fed pays more attention than most central banks to..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 17:29
Taggar: bank, employment, inflation, market, rate

Stock Futures Point to Higher Opening Ahead of FOMC Meeting


"Stock futures suggest a slight increase in the markets today as the Federal Reserve is scheduled to release its interest rate statement. The expectation is that the Fed will maintain the current recor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 14:57
Taggar: economy, inflation, market, rate

A EURO parachute has holes


"A EURO parachute is available it seems for Greece, breaking all their own rules. Member governments have laid the ?life-line groundwork? if need be. However, policy makers continue to voice their opti..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 12:05
Taggar: market, spread

Will Fed Strike Positive Tone on Jobs?


"U.S. dollar in forex trading todayCautious optimism appears to be the trend for today, as forex traders and other investors consider the possibilities for tomorrow's Fed policy statement. The FOMC beg..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 09:49
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, retail sales, trading

U.S. Dollar: How to Trade Fed Meeting


"There are a few reasons why forex traders should be nervous today, but we believe that the rally in the U.S. dollar is a reflection of the market?s hope that the Fed will come through tomorrow by grow..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 07:58
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, dollar trade, financial, forex, forex trade, market, point, rate

Euro Falls vs. Dollar on Greek Problems


"EUR/USD declined rapidly today as the European aid to the troubled Greece meets new obstacles, pushing the Eurozone’s currency down against the U.S. dollar. The..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 17:42
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, indicators, market, trading

U.S. Real Estate Appears Ready for Rebound


"Even though the federal homebuyer tax credit is scheduled to be eliminated next month, officials and industry insiders alike remain confident that the US housing market is poised to gain 6 percent th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 13:46
Taggar: employment, market, real estate

EURO condemned and not just to a tight trading range


"We were so close to changing the record after Friday?s US data. However, again we are doomed to listen to the same issues driving Capital Markets this morning. Chinese Premier Wen said he ?opposes cou..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 12:13
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, point, rate

U.S. Dollar Heads Higher in Currency Trading as Risk Aversion Sets In


"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is headed higher in currency trading on the FX market as risk aversion sets in. Forex traders are a bit nervous right now as uncertainty rules the cur..."

U.K. Pound Plunges on Moody's Downgrade Warning


"Sterling in forex tradingCurrency trading on the FX market should consider that the sterling is dropping as traders consider the latest warning from Moody's. The credit rating agency issued warnings t..."

FOMC?s Six-Month Rule: Some Background


"The Federal Open Market Committee will release a new policy statement at around 18:15 GMT on Tuesday.  Analysts are not expecting significant changes, and the state of finance reform legislation..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 00:15
Taggar: finance, market

U.S. Retail Sales Beats Street Predictions


"U.S. Retail Sales increased more than expected in February. According to the Commerce Department, consumers pushed sales higher by 0.3 percent, while sales excluding automobiles, rose 0.8 percent. ?Th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 15:51
Taggar: bank, economy, market, report, retail sales

Contrasting Canadian and U.S. Labor Markets


"It’s not just Europe and Asia which have experienced milder labor market recessions than the United States.  So has America’s neighbor to the north. Between February 2009 and February..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 14:59
Taggar: employment, market, point, rate

Forex Market Cycles and the Time Frames


"Raghee from IBFX says: “The idea behind my trade entries is to focus on what the pair and the specific time frame is telling me. The ?message of the market? can be seen in a different light ac..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 12:50
Taggar: market

Boris Schlossberg on Trading Block


"A pre-market check on energy, currency and equity markets, with Peter Beutel, of Cameron Hanover; Ben Lichtenstein, of TradersAudio; and Boris Schlossberg, of GFT Forex."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 10:43
Taggar: currency, forex, market

Sterling Strengthens in Currency Trading


"Pound heads higher in forex tradingThe sterling is strengthening in currency trading on the FX market today. Indeed, the pound is heading higher in forex trading as risk appetite makes an appearance..."

Euro Gains in Forex Trading


"Boost comes from sovereign debt fear abatement, U.S. retail salesThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as things improve in terms of global economic data. Helping th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 09:24
Taggar: currency, financial, forex, forex trading, market, report, retail sales, trading

Yen Carry Trade is Back!


"I can’t remember how long it’s been since I was hyping the Yen carry trade (though a browsing of the ForexBlog archives indicates 2 years). Upon the outset of the credit crisis, forex mark..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 07:02
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Who Has Lost More Jobs - Men or Women?


"Kathy Lien - The U.S. labor market report was released this morning and the data was much better than everyone had anticipated.  Who Has Lost More Jobs - Men or Women?By: Kathy Lien  The U..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 16:45
Taggar: analysis, employment, financial, market, point, rate, report

Canada?s Largest Bank Says Economy to Grow 3.1%


"The Royal Bank of Canada – the country’s largest financial institution – released a report today predicting that Canada’s economy will grow by 3/1 percent this year, followed b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 15:49
Taggar: bank, economy, employment, financial, market, point, report

China to exit stimulus plans?


"Governor Bollard from the RBNZ stated last night that they do not anticipate ?hiking interest rates until mid-year?. With the SNB this morning, the market will be focusing on their policy on FX interv..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 13:11
Taggar: inflation, market, rate

IG Markets Adds BATS to Deliver Market Depth


"IG Markets, the leading Contract for Difference (CFD) provider, has announced that its Smart Order Routing technology will now be extended to incorporate liquidity from BATS Europe, the operator of an..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 11:47
Taggar: market, rate, trading

Inflation Rises in China - Will We See Yuan Appreciation?


"How Fast Will Chinese Officials Clamp Down?It appears that Chinese inflation is on the rise again, indicating that the country is seeing strong economic growth. Again. China's leaders are wary of seei..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 09:27
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, rate, trading

Will the Canadian Dollar Reach Parity with the U.S. Dollar?


"Canadian dollar looks to move toward parity in currency tradingThe outlook for USD/CAD is slightly bearish right now, with the Canadian dollar possibly eying parity in currency trading on the FX marke..."

Greek?s woes passé?


"The market has been grasping at straws with little data to use as fodder, especially in the North American trading sessions. Risk-on, risk-off has been moving on hearsay. China may decouple the Yuan f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-10 13:03
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Greek?s woes passé?


"The market has been grasping at straws with little data to use as fodder, especially in the North American trading sessions. Risk-on, risk-off has been moving on hearsay. China may decouple the Yuan f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-10 13:03
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Will the Fed Raise Rates By the End of the Year?


"Looking for Fed rate hike could be comingWill a better than expected nonfarm payrolls at the end of last week, and with the recent hike in the Fed discount rate, it looks as though things could be pic..."

More Intervention from the Swiss National Bank in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the Swiss francThe Swiss National Bank appears to be intervening -- albeit it on a very small level -- in forex trading again. The SNB has been intervening on occasion since last..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-10 11:45
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

What Makes Prices Move?


"Today I will go over what I think drives price movement in the markets, why I hold these beliefs, and why I think it is important to understand the forces in price movement. Keep in mind the following..."

New Russian Forex Broker with MetaTrader 4


"IncoNeon is the latest Forex company that was added to EarnForex.com broker listing. It doesn’t yet have any reputation but it’s marketed quite aggressively. There is no regulato..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 17:42
Taggar: forex, market

China Affirms Commitment to U.S. Debt


"Describing the US bond market as “important” to China, an official with China’s foreign exchange office said that China expected a greater inflow of capital this year. This suggests..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 16:10
Taggar: foreign exchange, market

Oil Falls 2%, Markets Also Down


"After hitting a six-week high on Monday, markets tumbled in early trading as investors paused to take a closer look at recent data. Both the euro and sterling fell against the dollar and oil, despite..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 15:55
Taggar: analysis, dollar, market, oil, trading

China speculation takes heat off Greece


"Few seem convinced about the Euro-zone escaping further repercussions. Even leaders and policy makers disagree on ?the positive actions? to be taken. Greece, technically, could be the smallest of all..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 12:58
Taggar: market

Sterling Continues its Downward Spiral in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound can't remain above 1.50 in forex tradingThe sterling is continuing its downward spiral in currency trading, after a gallant attempt at gains. However, the British currency just can't seem t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 09:09
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, point, pound, trading

Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggling in forex trading on the currency market, with a number of concerns weighing. The 16-nation currency is still dealing with the debt proble..."

Markets Rise as Greece, Dubai Detail Credit Plans


"For the past few months, all eyes have been on Greece and Dubai as the two countries struggle to deal with a growing debt crisis. Fears of insolvency have abated somewhat with recent, but vague, promi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-08 16:19
Taggar: market, rate

Greek debacle on hold, EUR and ?risk? in vogue


"After Friday?s pleasant US employment surprise and a market starting to discount Greece with its European support is pushing ?risk? back in vogue. Regulators are look at implementing restrictions for..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-08 12:52
Taggar: employment, financial, market

Emerging Market Currencies Continue their Run


"Since most emerging market economies and financial markets are fairly small, their currencies are subject to the whims of international investors, moreso than is the case with major currencies. For th..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-08 05:02
Taggar: currencies, financial, market

Free ?end-of-day? Forex group coaching program


"Dear trader, Here’s the scoop… TOMORROW, on Monday, March 8th, 2010, the doors finally open to 35+ year market veteran Bill Poulos’s brand new “end-of-day” Forex group co..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-07 16:41
Taggar: forex, market

Next Week


"Highlights from the data calendar next week are Japanese GDP (first revision), industrial production in Britain and Euroland, U.S. retail sales, Canadian and Australian monthly labor market reports, a..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 23:25
Taggar: industrial production, market, report, retail sales

U.S. Positive Data Helps Dollar


"The dollar is going to end this week trading near neutrality versus the euro as several days of alternating risk appetite and aversion moved markets both ways during the&..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 23:22
Taggar: dollar, employment, market, trading

Who Has Lost More Jobs - Men or Women?


"The U.S. labor market report was released this morning and the data was much better than everyone had anticipated. Following the warning from Larry Summers that the storms in the Northeast could have..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 16:46
Taggar: employment, market, report

EURO mess is far from over


"Let?s face it there are too many distorting signals in the market right now. We have Juncker stating that ?Greece will not be left alone?. However, Papandreou still has to convince both Merkel and Sar..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 13:06
Taggar: bank, market

Euro Drops in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"Euro struggles in currency tradingThe euro is struggling in forex trading as events continue to keep the 16-nation currency weak. Indeed, the euro is down in currency trading on the FX market while th..."

One World Capital Group Ordered to Pay $520,000 in Sanctions


"Those who are a few years in this market should remember One World Capital Group which was even registered with the NFA at the time but was shut down as under-capitalized and following numerous compla..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 07:39
Taggar: forex, market, rate

USD/JPY: What is Behind the Sharp Rally


"USD/JPY is on a tear this morning following the better than expected jobless claims report. I think traders are relieved that the deterioration in the labor market can officially be blamed on Mr. Fros..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-04 17:23
Taggar: market, report

Bird Watching in Lion Country ? Forex Trading Explained


"The solution to the problem you don?t know you have? It is common wisdom that a very large percentage of forex traders lose all their money rather quickly in the forex market. It is not so common wis..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-04 11:52
Taggar: forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

IG Markets Launches Improved Advanced Trading Charts


"CFD Trading company, IG Markets is happy to launch an extensive upgrade to its advanced charting package that provides clients access to an array of new professional-grade charting tools and enhanced..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-04 11:31
Taggar: forex, forex trading, indicators, market, trading

U.S. Economy is Showing Improvement -- U.S. Dollar Strong in Forex Trading


"Fed Beige Book shows improvement in 9 out of 12 districtsThe U.S. economy is showing improvement, and that is providing a backdrop for a strong dollar in forex trading. Indeed, reports from the Fed's..."

ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged at 1%


"Euro gets boost, but then falls back in forex tradingThe European Central Bank has kept its benchmark rate steady at 1%. This is unsurprising, given the fact that the ECB cannot afford to raise intere..."

ECB Preview: Conference Poses Risks for Euro


"No chance exists of a change in ECB interest rates.  A 0.25% deposit rate and 1.75% marginal lending rate flank the 1.0% refinancing rate. New staff forecasts will be unveiled for growth and infl..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 19:15
Taggar: inflation, margin, market, rate

What's in Store for the Dollar?


"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex, on why risk appetite is not dominating the flows in the market."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 16:52
Taggar: currency, forex, market

What's in Store for the Dollar?


"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex, on why risk appetite is not dominating the flows in the market."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 16:52
Taggar: currency, forex, market

Euro Rises on Greek Pledge to Cut Spending


"The euro made gains this morning, rising to $1.3637 by mid-day trading in Europe after Greece put forward an “austerity package” consisting of tax increases and spending cuts worth ?4.8 bi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 16:09
Taggar: currency, day trading, market, trading

Will the Greek austerity ?haircut? appease the market?


"Is it enough? Thus far, the proverbial handshake agreement has Greece committed to cutting its budget deficit to +8.7% of GDP this year from +12.7% last year. Will Capital Markets be reassured about..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 12:59
Taggar: consumer confidence, market

FOREX-Euro rises vs dollar after Greek austerity plans


"Greek cabinet unveils 4.8 bln euro austerity planFOREX-Euro rises vs dollar after Greek austerity plans Trading in the euro/dollar was volatile and markets remained wary over whether the plan would be..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 10:22
Taggar: currency, dollar, financial, forex, market, trading

U.K. Pound Consolidates in Currency Trading


"Sterling sees some gains in forex tradingAfter weeks of being pummeled by the U.S. dollar, the U.K. pound is finally heading higher in currency trading on the FX market. Sterling is not that much high..."

Euro Firms Against U.S. Dollar as Greece Adopts Austerity Plan


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is firming in forex trading against the U.S. dollar this morning as Greece announces an austerity plan. The announcement of a plan comes despite concerns by the Greek pop..."

Trick to navigating the mega forex moves


"Hi! Have you been seeing those mega moves in the forex market?! Monday we saw the GBPUSD down 400 pips at one point. Yikes. If you’re like me, as a trader you don’t want a little thing lik..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 16:35
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, point, profit

EUR wait and see for Greece


"Despite the crowded sterling trade, the expected RBA rate hike, the general malaise of the EUR, Capital markets are twiddling their thumbs in a ?wait and see mode?. This week, barring today?s BOC rate..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 12:53
Taggar: announcement, market, rate

EUR wait and see for Greece


"Despite the crowded sterling trade, the expected RBA rate hike, the general malaise of the EUR, Capital markets are twiddling their thumbs in a ?wait and see mode?. This week, barring today?s BOC rate..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 12:53
Taggar: announcement, market, rate

Currency expert Boris Schlossberg says hung parliament a "formula for disaster"


"Top currency expert Boris Schlossberg has said that a hung parliament would be a ?formula for disaster? for the pound and the British economy and has described Britain as a ?massive risk? for investor..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 12:50
Taggar: currency, economy, finance, financial, market, point, pound, rate

Euro Continues to Struggle in Currency Trading


"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro continues to struggle in currency trading on the FX market, with concerns over the Greek situation manifest. In earlier trading, the euro took a dive. It has recove..."

RBA Raises Rate to 4%


"Forex trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is somewhat subdued today in currency trading on the FX market, in spite of its hike to the benchmark rate. After some concern that the RBA would hav..."

BNN speaks to Kathy Lien, director of currency research, GFT Forex.


"See AlsoOverseas Markets & Loonie Ahead of the BoC AnnouncementKathy Lien speaks on overseas markets & Loonie ahead of the BoC Announcement."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 08:57
Taggar: announcement, loonie, market

Table Set for Australian Rate Hike Tuesday


"A failure of the Reserve Bank of Australia to signal a 25-basis point cash rate increase to 4.0% at 01:30 GMT tomorrow (20:30 EST Monday) would constitute a breakdown in communication with the market..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-01 20:55
Taggar: bank, market, point, rate

Canadian Economy posts 5% annual growth


"Canada’s economic recovery gathered considerable momentum in the final quarter of 2009, beating market expectations to grow at a 5.0 percent annualized rate on strong consumer spending and expor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-01 16:16
Taggar: investment, market, rate

U.K. Pound Plunges in Forex Trading


"Sterling sinks through 1.5000 in currency tradingThe U.K. pound has plunged against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The sterling has sunk through the 1.5000 level in currency..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-01 09:16
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

RBA May Be Forced to Keep Rates Steady


"Forex trading forecast for the AussieThe Australian economy has been performing quite well throughout the global recession, and appears to be growing quite quickly. However, the forex trading forecast..."

Speculators Pile Up Against Euro


"The Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the Greek dent crisis has focused less on the crisis itself, and more on the markets’ reaction to it. With headlines like “Hedge Funds Try ̵..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-01 08:00
Taggar: market

Understanding the Greece Situation


"With this post, I want to try to clarify the Greek fiscal crisis. The problem is that it’s not clear exactly how serious the problem is, because most of the media coverage of the crisis has been..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 23:26
Taggar: financial, market

How Bullish Should One Be About the Dollar?


"This past week saw the dollar perform better in the minds of analysts than in the marketplace.  Gloom about Europe’s peripheral members — affectionately known as the PIIGS for Portuga..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 20:23
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Forex Factory launch new Live Market feature


"Ok, so as everyone knows, Forex Factory have just announced that their new Market Data section has gone live. So, what do I think of it? On first impressions, it’s actualy rather impressive. Fir..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 16:11
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Senators urge U.S. to combat China currency policy


"A bipartisan group of 15 U.S. senators on Thursday insisted China’s currency practices are effectively a subsidy and urged Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to consider action against Chinese import..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 15:14
Taggar: currency, manufacture, market

EURO-Greek woes disguised by month end-extensions


"It?s Friday, the market is jaded. With most of the US East Cost buried under the white stuff, fear mongering from rating agencies, national strikes, dovish Fed rhetoric, and possible coup attempts, it..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 13:10
Taggar: currency, fx trade, market, trading

London Capital Group?s profit falls 46%


"Seems that not all brokers share the same surge in volumes and activity that is recently seen across the board (thanks CFTC). Financial services firm London Capital Group Holdings Plc (LCG.L) reported..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 12:41
Taggar: brokers, financial, market, profit, report, share

Dollar down on US jobless claims


"Heraldsun.com.au - Kathy LienDollar down on US jobless claims Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US rose by 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 496,000 in the week ended February 20, the US..."

Sterling Continues to Fall in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling continues to fall in forex trading. Even as the U.S. dollar weakens against the euro and the Japanese yen in currency trading, the U.K. pound continues..."

Divergence Trade in Forex Trading


"Using economic divergence as part of a currency trading strategyOne of the ways you can enhance your currency trading strategy is to consider incorporating economic divergence. This is the idea that y..."

Reflections About the Fed on a Snowy Day


"A key message of Fed Chairman Bernanke’s testimony this week has been that while improved financial market functionality warrant the gradual unwinding of unconventional measures, the economy is..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 21:26
Taggar: economy, financial, market, point

Roustech, an FX bridge provider, expands


"It seems that lately there are plenty of firms entering the forex bridge solutions market. Days when Boston Technologies solely controlled the Metatrader 4 market are either going to be soon to be ove..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 20:10
Taggar: forex, market, metatrader

The Euro?s Next Battleground: Spain


"Here’s another timely story from the Wall Street Journal. Forex markets are in a doozy today with speculation of another possible ratings downgrade for Greece. A bunch of Greek banks were alre..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 19:11
Taggar: bank, forex, forex market, market

Swiss employment outlook improves after Q4 dip


"The employment outlook in Switzerland is improving, data showed on Thursday, after the number of jobs dipped only minimally at the end of 2009, showing that the economic recovery may reach the labour..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 13:49
Taggar: employment, market

EURO mauled by Greco-Turks


"Nascent recovery??We can only imagine how many traders had to look that definition up before they executed a trade yesterday. It?s no wonder that we can have volatility with noise ending in a ?no-scor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 13:14
Taggar: market, point

Euro Falls in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is falling in forex trading as Europe frets about the situation in Greece. Moody's warned that Greece faces another downgrade to its sovereign debt rating if aus..."

Risk Aversion Sends Carry Trade Unwinding


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe carry trade is unwinding quite quickly today, with risk aversion sending investors hurrying toward safe havens. A great deal of concerning news is weighing on the..."

British Economy May Require More Quantitative Easing


"Sterling continues to tank against the dollar in forex tradingThe British economy may require more quantitative easing, according to some policymakers. While it is far from a foregone conclusion, the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 09:19
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, report, trading

China Sells Dollars, U.S. Charges Currency Manipulation


"China?s unloading of $34 billion in U.S. bonds earlier this month, caught market watchers a bit by surprise. When I first wrote about the sell-off, I questioned whether the move was motivated by risk..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 20:52
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony: Play it Again, Ben


"Formerly know as the semi-annual Humphrey-Hawkins hearings, the message today from Fed Chairman Bernanke to the House Banking Committee was little different from what he conveyed last time around on J..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 20:00
Taggar: bank, market

EUR/USD Rises on Bernanke Dovish Statements


"After the dollar gained in the beginning of the week as the U.S. economy provided traders with more optimism than in the Eurozone, the greenback slid..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 18:43
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex market, market

CMC Markets launches a browser-based platform


"CMC Markets today announced the launch of Marketmaker Web, an advanced browser-based trading platform, and the Education Zone, an extensive base of trading knowledge and strategies on their redesigned..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 18:20
Taggar: foreign exchange, market, rate, trading

Worried Investors Turn to the Dollar


"Market prices for commodities – particularly metals and energy – fell on Tuesday as investors digested the latest economic news. News from the Eurozone countries has been especially worris..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 16:12
Taggar: dollar, economy, market, report

Euro Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today, due mostly to U.S. dollar weakness. With the Greeks on strike against austerity measures suggest..."

Bernanke Insists that the Economy is Not Ready to Sustain Itself


"U.S. dollar falls in forex tradingYesterday, the U.S. dollar was seeing a bit of a rally. At that point, it was all about risk aversion. Today, the story is a bit different. Right now, it's all about..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 11:47
Taggar: bull, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, point, rate, trading

House Prices Rise in December


"The S&P / Case-Schiller home index report showed that home prices in 20 US cities rose for the seventh consecutive month in December. The increase was 0.3 percent over the November result but sti..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 16:21
Taggar: employment, market, point, report

Fed Rate Hikes a Distant Prospect


"Last week, the Fed raised the discount rate by 25 basis points, to .75%. Investors have consistently focused the brunt of their collective monetary attention on the Federal Funds Rate, and the markets..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 14:50
Taggar: forex, market, point, rate

Markets wait for Bernanke and default announcements


"Weather will play havoc with market data over the next few weeks. Next month?s NFP report is expected to bring a few surprises after Feb.?s unexpected snow dump along the Easter sea board. This mornin..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 13:30
Taggar: market, report, retail sales

Yen Moves Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the Japanese yenThe yen is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today, gaining against all major currencies. Indeed, even though the U.S. dollar is making solid..."

U.S. Dollar Heads Higher in Currency Trading


"Forex trading on the currency marketThe U.S. dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Risk appetite is fading right now as global equities retreat, and economic data from a..."

Currensee raises a huge war chest


"Currensee the first forex social platform has raised a huge warchest which should allow it to further expand its services and reach. I expect a huge marketing campaign to start soon as well as couple..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 05:59
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, trading

Bank of Israel Monetary Policy Left Unchanged


"A decision to leave the Bank of Israel’s key policy rate at 1.25% matched the market consensus.  A statement from officials mentioned lower-than-expected CPI inflation in both December and..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 20:55
Taggar: bank, cpi, inflation, market, rate

Euro?s future in question even if Greece rescued: Soros


"A makeshift assistance should be enough to rescue Greece but bigger problems facing Europe would leave the future of the euro currency in question, billionaire investor George Soros said. Soros said w..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 14:45
Taggar: currency, market

Quiet Start to New Week


"There have been few and inconsequential data releases this Monday. No market-shattering statements, either.   China finally reopened following a week-long Lunar New Year holiday, and officia..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 13:47
Taggar: market, rate

With Bernanke engaged with Humphrey-Hawkins, EUR?s direction dictated by Greece


"Ok, the market was shocked. Despite telegraphing the discount rate move in last weeks minutes, Capital markets found it difficult to deal with Bernanke?s? timing of delivery. This week ?the sober asse..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 13:14
Taggar: economy, market, rate, report

TradeFX and Safecap Investments acquire Finexo


"Another Forex merger is happening in the forex world as we speak: TradeFX Ltd., Safecap Investments Ltd. and Finexo recently signed a series of agreements, the result of which TradeFX will acquire the..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 09:39
Taggar: forex, investment, market

U.K. Pound Likely to Lose Ground Going Forward


"Currency trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound is likely to lose ground going forward in forex trading. Even though the sterling is getting a boost today in currency trading on the FX market, the ga..."

U.S. Dollar Takes Breather in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar appears to be taking a breather in forex trading on the currency market today. The greenback is mixed in currency trading as the euro and the sterling..."

The R in BRIC Stands for?.Romania?


"By now, most investors are well aware of the acronym BRIC, which stands for the emerging market powerhouses of Brazil / Russia / India / China. When the idea was conceived in 2003, it seemed to make a..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 17:32
Taggar: market

Fed Raises Discount Rate ? Official Funds Rate to Follow?


"The US Federal Reserve caught the market somewhat by surprise when it raised the Discount Rate to 0.75 percent from 0.5 percent earlier today. The Discount Window is typically seen as a “lender..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 15:56
Taggar: financial, market, rate

Gold eases after Fed rate hike


"Gold eased in Europe on Friday as the U.S. dollar surged to nine-month highs versus the euro, but erased much of its earlier decline as investors bought the precious metal to hedge against financial m..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 15:40
Taggar: dollar, financial, gold, market

Dollar Strengthened in Wake of Late Wednesday?s Surprise Fed Discount Rate Hike


"At 19:30 GMT yesterday after U.S. markets had closed, the Fed announced a 25-basis point increase in its discount rate to 0.75%.  The FOMC minutes this week had served notice that such a move cou..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 14:13
Taggar: market, point, rate

Bernanke Gives Dollar the Green Light


"Who has itchy fingers then? OK, we had our suspicions after the Fed minutes this week. The gut said the next meeting was appropriate, but they just could not wait. Last night, the Fed raised the disco..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 13:29
Taggar: market, rate, spread

Euro Gets Back Its Own in Forex Trading


"U.S. dollar pulls back against the greenback in currecncy tradingEuro is getting back its own in forex trading today, after dropping on the news that the Fed had decided to hike the discount rate. Thi..."

Discount Rate vs. Fed Funds Rate


"What is the difference between the Discount Rate and the Fed Funds Rate? On Thursday February 18th, the Federal Reserve surprised the markets by raising the discount rate by 25bp to 0.75 percent, sen..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 06:12
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, rate

CNBC Interview: What the Fed?s Discount Rate Hike Means for Forex


"I was on CNBC Squawk Box Australia this evening talking about the implications of the Fed’s discount rate hike on the forex markets. "

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 06:05
Taggar: forex, forex market, market, rate

Greece will cost us all


"Now we wait and see what policy makers deliver us. Fear of the unknown has made many beginning lose some of this weeks risk appetite. Capital markets continue to wait for the transparent transcript fr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 14:46
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Swiss ZEW Edges Down Slightly


"The ZEW-CS-Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Switzerland declines by 3.7 points, reaching the 52.5 mark in February. However, the indicator still continues to hover at a relatively high level. This..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 14:23
Taggar: financial, market, point

Sterling Continues Downtrend in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound in forex tradingThe sterling appears to be continuing downtrend in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound can't seem to get a break in forex trading, as traders seem focused on c..."

Is 1.3500 Inevitable for the Euro?


"Euro forex trading forecastRight now, the euro is seeing some success in forex trading on the currency market, gaining against the U.S. dollar as jobless claims disappoint. However, there is speculati..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 11:16
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, point, rate, trading

The High Velocity Market Master 2.0 has arrived


"I attended the High Velocity Market Master webinar yesterday and they revealed a powerful upgrade to the system. The best part is, they are not even charging extra for it! Not only was the improved..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 09:13
Taggar: market

Fed Raises Discount Window Rate to 0.75 percent


"The Federal reserve has raised the discount window from 0.50% to 0.75% effective February 19th. The timing of this release is unusual, and the reasons given point to the Central Bank pushing the Banks..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 00:11
Taggar: bank, market, point

Canada December wholesale trade beats estimates


"Greater business demand for machinery and equipment helped boost Canadian wholesale trade by 0.7 percent in December from November while inventories shrank to a three-year low, Statistics Canada said..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-17 17:39
Taggar: market, spread

U.S. Dollar Rebounds in Forex Trading


"Greenback gets boost in currency trading from economic dataThe U.S. dollar is rebounding today in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to some positive economic data. Housing starts are higher..."

Britain Struggles with Employment


"Sterling falls in forex tradingToday, employment data was released in Britain, showing continued deterioration in the situation. The sterling is falling in forex trading as a result, and concerns cont..."

Canada to Tighten Rules for First-Time Home Buyers


"In a bid to remove speculation from the red-hot Canadian housing market, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced a series of new rules for first-time home buyers. Suggesting that during the current pe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 18:26
Taggar: finance, market, rate

Dollar Declines on Improved Market Data


"The dollar erased yesterday’s advanced versus the euro as better than expected corporate earnings brought risk appetite back to trading markets as speculations suggested..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 16:10
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, market, rate, trading

Greek Debt Prognosis Still Unclear


"EU finance ministers, also known as Ecofin, have told the Greek government to draw up more budget cuts by March 16th.  The situation remains unclear what the EU is exactly prepared to do and when..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 14:24
Taggar: finance, market

EU ministers press Greece on extra deficit cuts


"Sweden’s finance minister said on Tuesday Greece’s deficit-reduction plan was not enough, raising pressure on Athens to do more to prevent a swollen debt and broader financial market troub..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 14:17
Taggar: finance, financial, market

FXDD gets EU license, signals new wave of easy regulation


"A few days ago FXDD, a large Metatrader broker, has announced that it has been granted licensing by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to operate a Category 3 Investment Services company. M..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 11:07
Taggar: financial, fxdd, investment, market, metatrader, rate

Forex Trading Forecast: Aussie Interest Rates


"Reserve Bank of Australia likely to raise rates soonThe risk trade is seeing a little bit of success today in currency trading, but risk appetite is not exactly the only thing going for the Aussie rig..."

Sterling Moves Higher in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is moving higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a return to risk appetite. Yesterday, some of the risk currencies saw some positive..."

China and Forex Trading Forecast


"Currency trading on the FX marketMany are wondering what China's recent moves to stymie growth may do to currency trading on the FX market. And, indeed, with China poised to become the next economic s..."

Risk Currencies Seeing Some Action in Forex Trading


"Currency trading on the FX marketEven though U.S. markets are closed for the day, there are still things happening in forex trading. Indeed, the FX market is a global market, so there is plenty going..."

A trading system that doesn?t cost a dime


"Hi, Did you take the short quiz I blogged about the other day? How’d you do? If not, here’s the link again. http://www.netpicks.com/cmd.php?af=1004071&u=http://www.highvelocitymarketma..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-13 04:22
Taggar: market

partymarkets.com rebrands as intertrader.com


"partymarkets.com the spread betting service of PartyGaming, one of world’s largest online gaming companies, has rebranded and is now called intertrader.com. PartyGaming has also switched its whi..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 14:53
Taggar: market, spread

U.S. Dollar Gets Some Support in Forex Trading from Consumer Spending


"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is solid today in forex trading on the currency market as a number of factors come into play. First of all, spending in December turns out to have b..."

Could Greece?s Fiscal Problems Really Sink the Euro?


"Currency markets operate in funny ways. Greece’s fiscal problems are hardly a new development. During years of boom and bust alike, it ran unsustainable budget deficits. Why investors have decid..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 11:22
Taggar: currency, market, rate

An entire trading course on-the-house


"Hey, I know many of you were wondering about the High Velocity Market Master because of the Capital Growth App, so I got you more details… Here’s a quick video showing the HVMM work its ma..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 07:56
Taggar: market

EU Reaches Deal on Greek Debt


"European Union President Herman Van Rompuy announced today that EU leaders have reached a deal to help Greece address its debt issues. The news saw the euro gain on the dollar and lifted European mark..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 15:48
Taggar: dollar, market

Australian Jobs Surge Reignites Talk of Rate Hike


"Australian employment surged past all forecasts for a fifth straight month in January while the jobless rate surprised by diving to an 11-month low, reigniting talk that interest rates would have to g..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 14:33
Taggar: bank, dollar, employment, market, rate

Dollar Weaker on Lessening Investor Fear


"The U.S. dollar slumped 1.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.8% versus the kiwi, 0.4% against the yen and Canadian dollar, and 0.1% against the euro and pound.  The Swiss franc is unchanged agai..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 14:27
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, market, pound

Germany bears the weight of the EUR


"What choice do they have? Reluctant German leaders by day?s end will be forced to help Greece remain solvent, or risk Capital Markets systematically attack one weak member after the next. Like piranha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 12:57
Taggar: market, risk capital

Australian Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading from Risk Trade


"Currency trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is getting a boost in forex trading as the risk trade is on -- for some currencies. In currency trading, the Aussie is getting a little help from..."

Ben Bernanke Helps U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading


"Forex trading with the greenbackYesterday, Ben Bernanke provided a boost for the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market by indicating that monetary policy could tighten rather sooner than ex..."

Dollar Rebounds Despite Trade Balance Drop


"The U.S. dollar pared losses versus the euro today despite the negative numbers brought by a trade balance report published today, since the Greek crisis is still the..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-10 21:55
Taggar: dollar, market, report, trade balance

EUR disappoints despite rumors of aid for Greece


"With the Greeks rumored to be on the verge of being taken care of, who will capital markets ?bully? into submission next? Fitch yesterday indicated that the UK?s triple ?A? rating is vulnerable, Europ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-10 13:05
Taggar: bull, market, spread

Euro Down in Forex Trading Today


"Caution remains the story in currency tradingEven though equities have been doing well in Europe today, the euro has not been following suit in forex trading. Instead, the euro is lower, weakening aga..."

Greece and Dubai Debt Still in the News


"U.S. dollar gains against sterling and euro in forex tradingThe debt issues plaguing both Greece and Dubai continue to affect currency trading on the FX market. Even though equities in Europe and Asia..."

Markets Gain on Speculation Greece to Receive Cash


"Markets rallied today as speculation grows that Greece will receive an economic bail-out to help the beleaguered nation deal with its rising deficit. The Standard & Poor?s 500 Index rose 1.6 perc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 23:14
Taggar: dollar, market, oil

Market Contagion


"Although Greece constitutes just 2.65% of the euro area economy, it is understandable why the Greek debt crisis rattled the region’s other markets.  One element of Greece’s problems..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 20:16
Taggar: economy, market, report

Euro Gains Strength as Debt Fears Ease


"The euro gained on both the dollar and the pound today as traders set aside their worries over the debt levels facing several Euro Zone countries. European leaders – including European Central B..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 16:02
Taggar: bank, dollar, financial, market, pound

Euro Rallies on Greek Aid Speculation


"The euro rallied and emerging-market stocks recovered from the worst three-day slide in a year on speculation Greece will get European help to tackle its budget deficit. U.S. stock-index futures advan..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 14:31
Taggar: dollar, market

GFS Forex fined $35,000, settles multiple counts of alleged violations


"GFS Forex, one of the latest brokers to withdraw from the US market, has settled a Complaint that was launched against it by the NFA in December 2009. The Complaint charged GFS Forex and its Associate..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 12:09
Taggar: brokers, forex, market, us market

U.S. Dollar Moves Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling as events in Europe spark risk appetite. Greek rescue hopes are likely to foll..."

Advanced Markets LLC signs a second partner in Korea


"It looks like Korea (South Korea obviously) is becoming the new Dubai with more and more firms partnering up with local outfits to offer margin FX trading. I pointed at Korea’s potential as anot..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 00:10
Taggar: fx trading, margin, market, point, trading

Do You Read Forex News?


"The currency market is affected by many news, which at a first glance not always seem to be related to Forex. Meanwhile there are many types of financial, political..."

Greek Ouzo crisis escalates into global margin call as confidence ebbs


"Flow data shows an abrupt withdrawal of German and Asian capital from Club Med debt markets. The EU’s refusal to offer Greece anything beyond stern words and a one-month deadline for harsher aus..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 13:26
Taggar: market

BOE Committee disagrees on EU Hedge Fund Draft


"Draft European Union legislation designed to regulate the hedge fund industry would trigger ?systemic failure and widespread market disruption? if it became law. Those are the findings of the Financia..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 13:23
Taggar: bank, financial, market, spread

The EUR and its sovereign concerns dictate position taking


"These unique times require one to step back and decipher last week?s actions. The North American employment numbers gave the market some positive fodder to chew on. However, the European Sovereign deb..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 13:06
Taggar: employment, market, spread

Online traders challenged to test how they rate against the world?s best


"social networking to connect contestants in a unique way A worldwide online trading contest that started Sunday, Feb. 7, set new benchmarks for the extent of cash and other prizes offered, and linking..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 10:14
Taggar: dollar, financial, forex, margin, market, profit, rate, share, trading

Icap buys more technology, profits tumble


"Icap, world’s largest inter-dealer broker and a foreign exchange leader, has cut its earnings forecast on Friday saying a slower trading in key markets meant new businesses were taking longer to..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 09:18
Taggar: foreign exchange, market, profit, share, shares, trading

Euro Rebounding in Forex Trading Today


"EUR/USD moves higher in currency tradingThe euro is rebounding in forex trading on the currency market today. The 16-nation currency is showing some strength after a couple weeks of taking a beating..."

Forex Trading Forecast: U.S. Dollar


"Lack of major economic data means quiet week for dollar in currency tradingThe forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollar looks to be a bit staid for the coming week. With very little economic data se..."

EUR/USD: What Moves You?


"It’s not the news that creates forex market trends — it’s how traders interpret the news. February 5, 2010 By Vadim Pokhlebkin Today, the EUR/USD stands well below its November peak..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-06 19:51
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Risk Aversion Trade to Push Dollar Higher


"Although world economic prospects are not shabby in their aggregate, the gap between dynamic emerging markets and schlerotic advanced ones keeps widening.  Australia’s quarterly Monetary Po..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 20:42
Taggar: economy, market

China Faces Currency Valuation Crisis


"There are two main threats currently facing the Chinese economy, and to the chagrin of the country?s policymakers, the yuan is caught squarely in the middle. China?s central bankers have long been ac..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 18:58
Taggar: bank, economy, manufacture, market, rate

Canadian Labor Report Better Than Forecast


"Canada added 43K jobs last month, almost three times more than expected. Over the past three months, jobs climbed at a monthly pace of 33.3K, which is analogous to a rising trend of 258K per month in..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 14:35
Taggar: employment, market

Global Stock Prices Decline as Debt Worries Grow


"Global stock prices continued their downward descent on Friday on fears that the debt crisis in Greece will soon spread to other vulnerable countries including Spain and Portugal. In Europe, the FTSE..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 14:21
Taggar: market, point, share, shares, spread

Euro woes deepen relying on NFP for relief


"Trichet is finding it difficult to convince global investors of the strength of European solidarity. The PIIGS, one by one, are being set upon methodically by capital markets. They are losing credibil..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 12:56
Taggar: dollar, investment, market, spread

U.S. Dollar Gains in Forex Trading on Safe Haven Status


"Currency market in risk aversion modeThe currency market is in risk aversion mode, sending the U.S. dollar higher in forex trading this morning. The greenback is up against the sterling and the euro i..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 08:55
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

European Central Bank leaves key rate at 1%


"The European Central Bank on Thursday said its Governing Council left the key lending rate unchanged at a historic low of 1%. The decision was expected. Attention turns to ECB President Jean-Claude Tr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 14:49
Taggar: bank, market, rate

Bank of England pauses asset purchase program


"Bank of England policymakers on Thursday paused the central bank’s 200 billion pound ($319 billion) asset purchase program. A majority of economists had expected the Monetary Policy Committee to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 14:13
Taggar: bank, market, pound, rate

Greek-Inspired Risk Aversion Hits All Markets


"The dollar, yen and JGB yields are up.  Stocks and commodities are lower.  Markets await several central bank policy decisions and fret about long-term fiscal problems in Greece and other co..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 13:58
Taggar: bank, dollar, market, report

Contagion PIIGS hurt EURO


"It?s the ?hurry up and wait? mentality for tomorrows NFP release that will have many traders lightening positions today. This morning will be a non-event for rate decisions from both the BOE and ECB..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 12:52
Taggar: market, rate

Risk Aversion Picks Up on Currency Market


"U.S. dollar gains against sterling, euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining against the sterling and the euro in forex trading today. High beta currencies are losing out as risk aversion rises..."

EUR/USD Retreats on Positive U.S. Data


"After rising since the beginning of this week, the EUR/USD currency pair dropped today as risk aversion returned to markets, making investors to opt for the saf..."

First Derivatives to buy Cognotec?


"It hasn’t taken other capital markets technology firms too long to realize Cognotec is a hell of a bargain. Latest news has it that First Derivatives, a Newry Ireland based global provider of so..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 15:51
Taggar: foreign exchange, market, report

Opec says oil supply increase ?worrying?


"Oil producers’ cartel Opec has told the BBC that compliance with production targets fell to 50-56% last month compared with 80% a year ago. Secretary General Abdalla Salem El-Badri told the BBC&..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 14:34
Taggar: market, oil

Greece rattled by ?hidden debt? controversy


"Greek debt markets have come under fresh assault from hot money funds after a commission of experts in Athens told the country’s parliament that it had uncovered ?40bn (£35bn) of “hidden d..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 14:22
Taggar: financial, market

Sterling Pulls Back in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound pares gains in forex tradingThe sterling is pulling back in currency trading after reversing higher. After struggling for awhile to maintain its gains, targeting the 1.6075 level, the sterl..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 09:06
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Greece Gets Ready to Make Serious Reforms


"Euro lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollarGreece has announced a reform package that includes higher taxes in order to try and get the country back on the right track fiscally. Euro zone lead..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 09:01
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, rate, report, trading

Australia holds interest rate at 3.75%


"Australia’s central bank has surprised the markets by keeping interest rates on hold at 3.75%. Most analysts had been expecting rates to rise to 4%, and news of the rate freeze sent the value of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-02 14:19
Taggar: bank, dollar, market, rate

Is It Time to Buy the Euro?


"Is the euro ready to turnaround in forex trading?Today, the euro is showing some fight, struggling its way toward 1.4000 in forex trading. That level still remains a ceiling, but the euro is doggedly..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-02 09:04
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

CFTC's Proposed Leverage Changes For Forex


"As the deadline for public comments nears, traders everywhere must pay close attentionThe recently proposed margin changes by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could increase the mi..."

Australian Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Steady


"Aussie plummets in forex tradingThe Aussie is plummeting in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the decision made by the Reserve Bank of Australia today. Many analysts and forex trad..."

EUR/USD Rebounds on Equities Optimism


"The dollar started the week reverting last week’s trend versus the euro and dropped as risk appetite reappeared in markets this Monday, forcing equities up and ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-01 17:27
Taggar: dollar, market

Australian CBank to raise rates again


"Futures market pricing indicates a 71 per cent chance that the RBA will increase the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4 per cent when the board meets in Sydney today, for the first time this y..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-01 16:30
Taggar: dollar, market, point, rate, share

Euroland and British PMI-Mf?g Readings in January Surpass Forecasts


"The dollar gained 0.7% against sterling and 0.5% relative to the Australian dollar overnight.  Other dollar rates have moved only marginally, with 0.1% upticks against the New Zealand and Canadia..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-01 14:34
Taggar: dollar, margin, market, rate

Sterling Drops in Currency Trading


"U.S. dollar pummels U.K. pound in forex tradingFiscal concerns are causing trouble for the sterling in currency trading on the FX market today. Even though data is improving in Britain, fiscal concern..."

New ?Partition? in Forex Markets


"In October, I wrote about a “separation” that had taken place in currency markets between the “sick” currencies and the “healthy” currencies. At the time, I argued..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-30 06:03
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, market, pound

January in Figures


"Risk aversion staged a comeback at the start of 2010 and was manifested in a stronger yen and dollar, lower bond yields, weaker equity markets, and softer commodity prices. 10-Yr Yield 12/31/09 01/..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-30 04:32
Taggar: dollar, gold, market, oil, point

Dollar in Favor, Euro Not


"Market confidence continues to build that 2010 is going to be a good year for the dollar.  The U.S. currency clawed through several big figures this past week such as 1.40 per euro, 90 on the yen..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-29 20:09
Taggar: currency, dollar, kiwi, market, pound

NY Fed Semi Annual Volume Survey shows some interesting data


"The Foreign Exchange Committee launched its inaugural Survey of North American Foreign Exchange Volume in October 2004 in order to provide the market with frequent information on the size and structur..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-29 14:13
Taggar: foreign exchange, market

Forex Trend Trading Philosophy


"I am often asked my opinion on the best ways to capitalize upon trends in the forex market. My general philosophy for taking advantage of the frequently occurring trends in the forex market on any tim..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-27 20:45
Taggar: forex, forex market, market

Forex Trading Volume on the Rise!


"Forex trading volume has finally recovered after the wave of deleveraging caused the market to contract back in April 2009. Earlier this week central banks from around the world released their semi-a..."

How Do the Costs of Retail Forex Trading Compare?


"Guest post by Currensee. John Forman is a Forex author and expert. He is the Senior Foreign Exchange Analyst for the IFR Markets group of Thomson Reuters and frequent blog poster on Currensee.com. The..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-27 13:12
Taggar: foreign exchange, forex, market, point, trading

SNB: Intervention Back on the Table


"Pull up a 1-year chart of the Euro against the Swiss Franc, and you’ll quickly notice a salient trend: the exchange rate has hovered slightly above ?1.50 since last March, with three notable dev..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-26 13:47
Taggar: bank, currency, market, rate

High-Probability Trend Following in the Forex Market DVD


"For those of you who had trouble with the online order form for my new FXstreet.com DVD set, ?High-Probability Trend Following in the Forex Market?, the problem has been resolved. For more information..."

Blog: FX Path
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-25 20:28
Taggar: forex, forex market, fxstreet, market

Gold and the Euro? I thought it was Gold and the Dollar?!


"Let me preface this post, by noting that I try to avoid writing about gold, since there are some many other excellent analysts out there writing about the subject. But when there is a such a strong ov..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-24 13:44
Taggar: forex, forex market, gold, market

Rather Pointless Australian Broker ? Vantage FX


"The latest Forex broker that I’ve added to my site today is Vantage FX. It’s a white label partner of another Australian broker — GOMarkets. It’s..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-22 13:26
Taggar: forex, market, rate

Outlook for Commodity Currencies


"I was on CNBC Australia last night talking about the outlook for the forex market and how I am HOT on Commodity Currencies "

Forex Megadroid?s price is going up to US $149 soon!


"Greetings fellow trader! I hope the market is treating you well and you’re making pips. Now let’s get down to business. As you can tell by the title, this post is related to the popular F..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-20 13:17
Taggar: forex, forex trading, market, megadroid, trading

Dollar Carry Trade: Not Dead Yet


"After the impressive rally in the US Dollar at the end of 2009, many market observers predicted that the end was near for the Dollar carry trade. That’s because volatility is the sworn enemy of..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-20 07:08
Taggar: currency, dollar, market

Making Sense of the Yen: Forex Intervention, Debt and Deflation


"Last week, Hirohisa Fujii resigned as finance minister of Japan. Since Fujii was an outspoken commentator on the Japanese Yen, the move sent a jolt through forex markets. Those who were expecting that..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-14 06:55
Taggar: finance, forex, forex market, market, point

Swiss Franc Carry Trade Strategy


"The September issue of Currency Trader Magazine was released today. Some of the highlights include: A look at an advanced carry trade strategy involving the Swiss Franc. The CFTC gains jurisdiction..."

Blog: Forex Project
Tidsstämpel: 2008-09-05 18:58
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, forex, forex market, market, rate

Standard Deviation Channel


"I recently read article about, about standard deviation channel, (which as you may already know is one of my favorite indicators), and I was shocked, although author of this article explained what sta..."

Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2008-02-06 08:11
Taggar: bull, financial, forex, indicators, long position, market, short position, stop loss

Economic Calendar


"Earlier, actually in the last post i wrote about importance of knowing what economic data that affect Forex market will be relased and when. This information alone can save you a lot of pain, because..."

7 signs of bad investment


"Buying stocks on stock market or taking positions on Forex, often involves great deal of emotions, especially when you invest a lot of money, or you are starting out with trading and you are not comfo..."

Forex reserves swell $3.2 bilion


"Another interesting article about forex reserves."Foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.16 billion in the week ending January 18, 2008 taking the total reserves to a record $284.98 billion. Money marke..."

Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2008-01-28 08:44
Taggar: bank, currency, foreign currency, foreign exchange, forex, market, point, report, share, shares

How forex market should operate


"Interesting article at Vanguard, author explains how Forex market should operate. Article is based on proposal for a liberalized foreign exchange market in Nigeria and its economic benefits.Two most i..."

Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2008-01-28 08:35
Taggar: bank, bull, currencies, dollar, financial, foreign exchange, forex, forex market, market, rate

Amero Revolution?


"Recently i was watching movie Zeitgeist. Pretty cool movie if you haven't seen it i advice you to do it. It consists of three parts first is about Christianity and Jesus, second amd third are about Am..."

Simple Forex strategies


"I havent't recently updated this blog because, i am currently more focused on Stock Market, and system for sports betting which i recently created. When i will finish it, i wil give you link to this s..."

Completely free 100$ for Forex trading!!!


"This is something you do not want to miss, fxclub.com gives 100$ to everyone who opens live trading account with them. You thought 5$ from Marketiva was great? Then how you can call this? Awesome? Not..."

Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2007-05-14 16:14
Taggar: day trading, market, marketiva, point, stop loss, trading

Marketiva platform update


"Well they updated their platform few months ago, but i didn't wrote about, mainly because i doubt anyone is using marketiva for charting. But in my Marketiva review i wrote their trading platform lack..."

Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2007-02-17 09:43
Taggar: market, marketiva, trading