4Xlounge Market Insights – Special Report Fed Projections, part 3. – May 15, 2012
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 Market Insights – The CAD’s Story – May 9, 2012
The 4Xlounge Market Insights discusses a number of the most significant economic developments that directly affect the currencies we watch with the hopes of identifying the next major trend in the Forex market. Ultimately the Central bank of each nation uses this economic data in making their decision to raise or lower interest rates, and because of exactly that reason we should also make note of the central bank’s opinion as to where they believe their respective economy will be in the near-term future. Today we will examine the most recent statement from the Bank of Canada (BOC) and contrast their estimates to the actual data released following their decision.
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4Xlounge Market Insights – Special Report! – The Fed, stimulus, and market expectations – May 8, 2012
As the US economy entered the darkest days of its recession the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) led by chairman Bernanke proceeded to reduce the key benchmark interest rate to record lows of at or near zero in order to stimulate growth in the economy. However these measures alone were not sufficient to counteract the repercussions of the worst conditions in decades, so the 'Fed' began to take additional steps to encourage the economy back to life, which took the form of various rounds of economic stimulus. Here we'll examine the multiple and aggressive actions taken by the Fed and their effects to the global markets.
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4Xlounge Market Insights – EUR/AUD – May 2, 2012
The 4Xlounge Market Insights discusses a unique currency pair each day from a fundamental perspective, making note of the most widely watched economic reports as we search for correlations between their data and the markets’ most likely reaction. Today we will look to 2-significant fundamental events that correspond with the EUR/AUD.
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4Xlounge Market Insights – NZD/USD – April 26, 2012
The 4Xlounge Market Insights considers a currency pair from both sides, as we examine a number of the most significant economic reports and their possible impact to each respective currency. Ideally we hope to identify a currency pair with a directional trend, which is the result of two distinct currencies moving in opposite directions. Today we will discuss the recent central bank announcements that directly pertain to the NZD/USD.
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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – USD FOMC – April 26, 2012
The US Central Bank (FOMC) announced yesterday afternoon that interest rates would be left unchanged at record lows, as expected by all. Historically US interest rates tend to move in the same direction as stocks found in the Dow index as well as the USD currency. Join us this Friday for our next Live Trading Session from 8-10 am EST.
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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – NZD RBNZ – April 26, 2012
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced during their regularly scheduled meeting that the key benchmark interest rate would be left unchanged at 2.5%. Over the long-term the RBNZ's interest rates tend to move in the same direction as stocks found in the NZGI index as well as the NZD currency. Join us for our Live Trading Sessions hosted every Monday and Friday from 8-10 am EST.
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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – EUR ECB – April 4, 2012
Earlier today the European Central Bank (ECB) met as they decided to leave their bench mark interest rate unchanged at 1.00%. Over time the ECB's historical interest rates tend to move in the same direction as European equity markets as well as the EUR currency. Join us for our Live Trading Sessions hosted every Monday and Friday from 8-10 am EST.
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Weekly Review Special – January 27, 2012
This week provided us with a slew of economic data including Central Bank Meetings, Inflation figures, Retail Sales, and a GDP report. Join our us during our next Live Trading Session this Monday at 8:00 am EST. Have a great weekend.
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4Xlounge Weekly Review Special – January 20, 2012
This week a slew of economic data was released in the G-8 currencies including interest rate decisions, inflation reports, and housing data. Next week may prove to be very interesting as we expect a great deal of important economic data. Join us for our next Live Trading Session on Monday at 8:00 am EST. Have a great weekend.
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