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Will the Fed Raise Rates By the End of the Year?
March 10, 2010[Story ID: 1419]
Looking for Fed rate hike could be coming
Will 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 picking up for the economy, and the Fed is preparing to exit from stimulus measures. -
More Intervention from the Swiss National Bank in Forex Trading
March 10, 2010[Story ID: 1420]
Currency trading with the Swiss franc
The 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 year, when it announced a policy meant to keep the franc lower against the euro in forex trading.
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What Makes Prices Move?
March 10, 2010[Story ID: 1421]
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 theories are my opinions, not absolute fact. I believeWhat Makes Prices Move?
People often ask [...] -
Upside for Yen?
March 10, 2010[Story ID: 1422]
It’s repatriation month for the yen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a robust rise for the currency. Kathy Lien, director of currency at GFT Forex and guest host Don Williams, CIO at Platypus Asset Mgmt, discuss the issue further with CNBC’s Amanda Drur -
Warning Signs- Long Bars Review
March 9, 2010[Story ID: 1376]
I warn of long bars near the completion of a pattern in nearly every trade I put on fx360.com. The reason for this is that they are the number one signal that a pattern is likely to fail. Of course, some patterns are going to fail and some patterns are goWarning Signs- Long [...] -
Sterling Continues its Downward Spiral in Currency Trading
March 9, 2010[Story ID: 1377]
U.K. pound can’t remain above 1.50 in forex trading
The sterling is continuing its downward spiral in currency trading, after a gallant attempt at gains. However, the British currency just can’t seem to keep above the 1.50 level at this point. -
Euro Continues to Struggle in Forex Trading
March 9, 2010[Story ID: 1378]
Currency trading with the euro
The 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 problems in Southern Europe — especially Greece. With the public protesting over austerity measures, and EU nations trying to figure out what [...] -
Japanese Yen Forex Trading Forecast
March 8, 2010[Story ID: 1334]
Will the yen appreciate in March?
For some reason, many forex traders believe that March is, seasonally, a good month for the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar. The main reason is that March is at key point in the business year for Japan — in which repatriation takes place.
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Creating a Trading Plan
March 8, 2010[Story ID: 1335]
A trading plan is a must. I would be will to bet that virtually all successful traders have one. However, most new traders have no plan. In fact, I bet most new traders barely even have actual reasons for entering a trade. Creating a Trading Plan
Creating a trading plan is actually relatively easy. [...] -
Euro Drops in Forex Trading Against the U.S. Dollar
March 5, 2010[Story ID: 1272]
Euro struggles in currency trading
The 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 the pound actually makes headway against the U.S. dollar — something that hasn’t happened for quite some time.
Euro is struggling [...]