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                             The Big Picture It’s working already!   I had expected that the dollar’s weakness in late December was due  largely to end-year position-closing and was not a reflection on the currency’s likely direction in 2014. We’re only a few hours into the  year but so far it seems that I was right:  the dollar is up against most of its G10 counterparts this morning as well as the EM currencies. The only major exception is GBP, which has gained across the board this morning. I would expect to see more USD buying as the day goes on. The only major economic indicator out yesterday was China’s manufacturing PMI for December, which was a bit worse than expected, falling to 51.0 from 51.4 (expected: 51.2). Much of the rest of the world will announce its manufacturing PMIs for December today. Sweden’s manufacturing PMI for December is expected to fall to 55.2 from ...

Forex trading can be an exciting adventure in trading, and it can also be quite profitable. Forex trading requires you to have patience and discipline so that you can make the best choices in the currency pairs that you trade. However, there are some things that you need to keep in mind to help you make more profits than losses. Control Your Emotions Forex trading has the potential to result in significant wins, but you can also experience many losses as well. In order to be successful, you have to make sure that you control your emotions when you are trading. The most successful traders enlist the help of a broker to help them create an investment plan before they begin trading. It is important to stick with this plan, rather than making rash decisions that are based on greed, or a feeling of “luck”. Even if you think a currency pair might do well, you should be rational and follow the plan you created. Maintain Realistic Expectations Forex trading can result in sign...

The financial industry has always been at the forefront when it comes to technology. From ticker tape machines and phone banks to electronic spreadsheets and wireless devices, advancements in electronics seem to be innovated for Wall Streeters and Madison Avenuers. What you call greed, I call progress Sometime in the 2700s, a Sumerian merchant started making more money than he had fingers. Some unknown innovator solved the merchant’s problem by inventing the abacus. Ever since, the need for keeping track of economics has motivated financiers to design new ways to count their rocks, shillings, pennies, and dollars. If you want to make money, you have got to be at the forefront of invention. Money goes electronic The stock exchanged underwent an incredible change when the electronic boards hit. Now, in real time, brokers and investors could see what any single corporate entity was worth. Frantic trading on the floors brought the world’s economy to yet another level. To...

Forex is extremely popular for a number of reasons. One of the main ones, of course, is the potential for huge profits, especially in a short period of time. For many, the quickest way to their forex financial dreams is through a practice called scalping. Keep reading to learn what it is and how to do it. What is Scalping? Put simply, scalping is the practice of holding a position on forex for seconds before getting out in the hopes of reaping a modest return. Scalping usually doesn't take more than a minute and if it lasts for more than two it’s generally no longer considered scalping. Scalping is a tactic unique to forex because it allows users to a) make such quick trades and b) leverage a modest sum into one much larger (easily fifty times larger, for example) in order to take a bigger position. How to Scalp The only way to effectively scalp is by utilizing the leverage provided. However, when you first start out, you’ll want to keep this leverage to a modest ...

When it comes to investing, there are a number of options for interested parties. The stock market, of course, is always an easy choice. Real-estate has lost its popularity, but commodities are still as sound as ever. Many, however, are drawn to forex. Despite its niche existence, the money traded on forex reaches trillions every year. If you find yourself drawn by the allure of forex, keep reading for some easy tips on getting started. Learn the Basics As with anything you wish to master, you must start small with the basics. Forex can become very complicated, very quickly. If you want to learn to do it well, you need to start with the foundation. Because of the potential forex has, it can become easy to stray from the basics and attempt to learn the more sophisticated strategies. You do this at your own risk. Hire the Right Broker Because you need a broker to trade on forex, it makes sense to spend some time researching your best options. Keep in mind, however, a good b...

Forex trading can be an exciting adventure in trading, and it can also be quite profitable. Forex trading requires you to have patience and discipline so that you can make the best choices in the currency pairs that you trade. However, there are some things that you need to keep in mind to help you make more profits than losses. Control Your Emotions Forex trading has the potential to result in significant wins, but you can also experience many losses as well. In order to be successful, you have to make sure that you control your emotions when you are trading. The most successful traders enlist the help of a broker to help them create an investment plan before they begin trading. It is important to stick with this plan, rather than making rash decisions that are based on greed, or a feeling of “luck”. Even if you think a currency pair might do well, you should be rational and follow the plan you created. Maintain Realistic Expectations Forex trading can result in signific...

When you are looking to make an investment in the field of forex, the very first thing that you need to do is understand the details of the forex market. There are a lot of different aspects of forex and if you are not aware of what the dynamics means, you will not be able to extract the best benefit out of it. When it comes to technical analysis, there are a lot of different types of details that can come in handy in analyzing the signals. The signals should be loaded with information and you need to know how to extract the best out of it. When you are availing the use of reliable signals and indicators, you will be able to assess the exact detail of the currency pairs that look to be the best. When you have found out the perfect pair which is worth an investment, it is sure to benefit you in ways more than one. Do not take the forex market for granted because it can create a lot of problems. Forex is not a field where you can always be hopeful of being lucky. If you rely a lot ...