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4Xlounge Technical Review – GBP/AUD – May 17, 2012

4Xlounge Technical Review – GBP/AUD – May 17, 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 in Market Insight

The 4Xlounge Technical Review discusses a unique currency pair through the use of the various indicators available only at 4Xlounge.com. Here we intend to identify the strongest trends in the Forex market as this allows us to find the most logical trades that capitalize on these long-term trends and in turn, provide us with the best probabilities of success over time. Today we will discuss the GBP/AUD.

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Market Insights – Fed’s Projections and the Economics – May 16, 2012

Market Insights – Fed’s Projections and the Economics – May 16, 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 in Market Insight

On April 25th, the Federal Reserve met during their regularly scheduled meeting as it was announced their key benchmark interest rate would remain unchanged at record lows. Furthermore the ‘Fed’ released their projections as to how they believe the economy will perform in the year 2012’. As we’ve previously discussed the Fed’s projections as well as the impact of stimulus to global markets, here we will consider the effects of the multiple rounds of stimulus to the very data the Fed analyzes in making their decision to adjust interest rates as well as the possibility of further stimulus measures. In other words, monetary stimulus is applied to improve economic conditions. As conditions improve, the Fed in turn is less likely to add more stimulus, and perhaps more likely to increase interest rates. Conversely, as conditions deteriorate the Fed is less likely to increase rates and perhaps more likely to enact addition rounds of stimulus. Below we will discuss the relationship between stimulus, the economy, and the Fed’s likely future actions. The following are the 3-primary efforts taken by the Fed once interest rates were reduced to record lows, and further economic stimulus was deemed necessary.

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4Xlounge Market Insights – Special Report Fed Projections, part 3. – May 15, 2012

4Xlounge Market Insights – Special Report Fed Projections, part 3. – May 15, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 in Market Insight

The 4Xlounge Market Insights discusses a number of the most significant economic reports released on a regular basis as we aim to anticipate their possible implications to the Forex currency pairs most actively traded. At their most recent meeting, the Fed released their projections as to how they believe the economy will perform this year. Here we will compare their estimates to the actual results of the most recent economic reports, as our goal is to anticipate the Fed’s next move and ultimately the next probable trend in the USD currency.

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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – US CPI – May 15, 2012

4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – US CPI – May 15, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 in Fundamental Xtras

In the US the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was reported to remain unchanged for the month (0.0%). Over the long-term the CPI tends to move in the same direction as stocks as well as the likelihood of US interest rates. Join us for our Live Support Session this Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST.

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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – EUR GDP – May 15, 2012

4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – EUR GDP – May 15, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 in Fundamental Xtras

As trading began in the EUR session, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures were reported to have remained unchanged at 0.0%. Genereally speaking over the long-term the EUR GDP figure tends to move in the same direction as stocks found in the DAX & CAC equity indicies as well as the EUR/USD. Join us for our Live Trading Sessions hosted every Monday and Friday from 8-10 am EST.

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