Fed Mini-Hike – Which Currencies Are More Vulnerable

Ben Bernanke surprised everybody with a hike of the Fed’s discount rate. The response was immediate and shook all the markets. Some currencies weathered the storm, while others are at critical spots. Here’s a quick damage control.
The Federal Reserve only raised the special discount rates for banks, and said that businesses and households won’t feel [...]

As Fear Fades, Commodity Currencies Rightfully Gain

The Greek crisis is unwinding slowly – too slow for the Euro. But far away from Europe, a sigh of relief is heard: The Australian, New Zealand and Canadian dollar are advancing nicely.
Eventually there will be a solution to the long Greek crisis. It can be with German help, IMF funds or some other kind of [...]

Forex Daily Outlook – February 3rd 2010

A busy day expects forex traders. This includes the “mini-NFP” in the US and critical employment numbers in New Zealand among many figures from all over the world. Let’s see what’s up for today.
British Nationwide Consumer Confidence starts the day early with an expected rise from 69 to 70 points. The Pound hasn’t really enjoyed [...]

Forex TV Weekly Outlook

In the weekly video review on Forex TV, I spoke with Julie Sinha about this week’s events, technical levels to watch and finally an advice for new traders.
Apart from the pairs I usually cover, I’ve mentioned also the NZD/USD which is at a pivotal spot 0.70.

Want to see what other traders are doing in real [...]

Forex Daily Outlook – January 27th 2010

Another busy day is awaiting forex traders, with a rate decision in the US being the highlight. There are important figures today from all over the world. Let’s see what’s up for today.
Apart from the scheduled releases, note that the World Economic Forum talks start today in Davos, Switzerland. Statements from there can move the [...]

Forex Weekly Outlook – January 18-22

After a slow start to the week due to Martin Luther King’s day, we have quite a busy schedule: an important British release every day, with employment numbers being the peak, a rate decision in Canada, Chinese GDP, American housing figures and lots more. Let’s see what’s awaiting us in the third week of January.
Apart [...]

Forex Daily Outlook – January 11th 2010

In the wake of the Non-Farm Payrolls, the week starts without any American releases, but with many other indicators around the world, with a big bunch in Canada. Let’s see what expects traders at the beginning of the new week:
No American indicators are released today, but a speech by FOMC member James Bullard might shake [...]

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