After a very turbulent week that ended with a French credit downgrade, the markets are now closed. It’s time to digest the big events moving currencies in the long term, in a more relaxed manner. Here are selected reads for the weekend.
At first, the European Central Bank managed to calm the markets. This didn’t last too long though.
- Central Bank News published an excellent Central Bank Calendar for 2012, after summarizing 2011,
- Lior Cohen provides a great outlook for gold and silver for January 2012.
- Kathy Lien talks about what’s in store for the euro in a TV interview.
- Mish discusses the trouble in the core of the core – Germany. It is probably contracting as well.
- Izabella Kaminska dives into central banks, that are good only as good as their targets.
- Larry Greenberg analyzes the growing gap between the US and Europe regarding service sector PMIs. This is dollar positive.
- Michael Greenberg summarizes 2011 in the forex industry with a beautiful and fascinating report.
- Francesc Riverloa reports that FXStreet added 15 million page views in 2011. Also Forex Crunch enjoyed a 75% y-o-y growth in page views.
- Casey Stubbs announces a forex trading contest (with prizes).
- James Woolley explains why you should stop trading USD/JPY in 2012.
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In addition, here are some long term articles published recently:
- 5 Most Predictable Currency Pairs – Q1 2012 – A fresh edition of the popular article.
- ECB Ready to Take a Hit on Greek Bonds? – The central bank could make a contribution to Greek Public Sector Involvement.
- Gold Is NOT A Safe-haven – According to Elliott Wave Analysis.
- Making Plans for the Year – What are your trading goals?
- Scalper Protection for Forex Brokers – A new product by Leverate which is quite interesting.
- If in Doubt, Stay Out – Check yourself out before moving.
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