More world growth – more dollar squeeze – weekly roundup
The dollar finishes the week lower, after a confusing week. Now that Europe is also out of recession, the dollar’s safe haven attraction has faded, and the high American unemployment rate is forgotten. Each currency takes this weakness differently. Here’s an overview of this week in forex trading.
The dollar fell instantly at the beginning of [...]
Forex Daily Outlook – November 12th 2009
After remembrance day, the calendar is busy once again, with employment figures from the US and Australia standing out. Let’s see what awaiting us:
Arabic version of this daily outlook
A big drama was seen in Britain yesterday, with good employment figures helping the Pound, before Mervyn King sent it down. GBP/USD is back down at 1.6574. [...]
Forex Daily Outlook – August 25th 2009
After a slow start, Tuesday is a very busy day: American CB Consumer Confidence and German GDP are the highlights. There’s lots more from all over the globe.
New Zealand’s Inflation Expectations start the day. Prices aren’t rising in New Zealand, but they haven’t reached deflation yet.
In Europe, German Final GDP will supply a strong start for the [...]
Forex Daily Outlook – June 19th 2009
A rather calm Friday awaits traders, as no American indicators are published today. Still, Canadian Retail Sales and other figures appear today.
Japanese Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes start the day. The BOJ has expressed cautious optimism lately. Will this be reflected in the meeting minutes?
In Europe, German PPI is expected to fall by 0.1%, after falling by [...]
Forex Daily Outlook – May 14th 2009
Thursday has less indicators than Wednesday and Friday, but there still are important figures, such as American Unemployment Claims and PPI. Let’s see what’s up:
Swiss PPI is expected to turn positive, and rise by 0.6%. At the same time, SNB Governing Board Member Thomas Jordan will speak. He has moved the markets before. It may happen [...]
Forex Weekly Outlook – May 11 – 15 2009
The upcoming week in forex trading provides important indicators throughout the week. Note the Trade Balance on Tuesday, British employment figures and American Retail Sales on Wednesday, and a big Friday with German GDP, American CPI and more. Let’s dive into the major events this week:
Monday, May 11th: The week starts slowly in forex trading. French [...]
Forex Daily Outlook – March 19th 2009
The Federal Reserve provided all the price action in the world with yesterday’s big announcement, and sent the dollar down, after the beatings it took earlier this week.. Today, the market might still feel aftershocks from yesterday, and might feel something from today’s economic calendar, with the US Unemployment Claims at the center. Here’s what’s [...]

