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 Fundamental Xtras – US CPI – May 15, 2012
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 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 – Special Report! – Fed Projections, part 1. – May 1, 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 – 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 – USD CPI – April 13, 2012
Earlier today in the US it was reported the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by a rate of 0.3%, following the previous month's figure of 0.4%. Over the long-run, the CPI tends to move in the same direction as US stocks, as well as the expectation of higher interest rates set by the FOMC, which influences the USD currency. Join us for our Live Trading Sesssions every Monday and Friday from 8-10 am EST.
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4Xlounge Market Insights – AUD/USD – April 3, 2012
The 4Xlounge Market Insights discusses a number of the most significant economic data reports as well as their possible implications to their respective currency pairs. Today we will focus our attention to two such figures as they pertain to the AUD/USD pair.
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4Xlounge Market Insights – USD/JPY – March 16, 2012
The 4Xlounge Market Insights is designed to discuss in detail a number of the most significant economic reports that are released throughout the trading week, and their possible implications to the Forex market. Today we will focus our attention to the USD/JPY pair.
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4Xlounge Fundamental Xtras – USD CPI – March 16, 2012
Today it was reported in the US that Consumer Prices (CPI) increasedd by 0.4% while the 'core' CPI rose by 0.1%. Over the long-term, the CPI tends to move in the same direction as US stocks as well as historical Fed interest rates. Join us for our Live Trading Sessions every Monday and Friday from 8-10 am EST.
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