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Forex Market Bell Rung by Ben Bernanke

Author: Gerald Greene Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/06/2008

The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Bank, Ben Bernanke, rings the forex market bell at a speech he made yesterday at an economic conference in Barcelona Spain. Helicopter Ben said the following: "In collaboration with our colleagues at the Treasury, we continue to carefully monitor...

The Forex Market Participants That You Should Know

Author: Justin Stewart Subscribe to users feed

Published: 07/06/2008

The foreign currency exchange, or forex as it is referred to, is composed of several categories of participants. Participants are those institutions that are actively involved in the trading of currencies in this case. The most significant difference between the operations of the stock markets...

Exchange Reserves and How They Affect The Forex Market

Author: Justin Stewart Subscribe to users feed

Published: 07/06/2008

Also called Forex Reserves, foreign exchange reserves refer to only the foreign currency that is deposited and held by central banks and other monetary authorities. However, the more popular usage of the term "reserves" refers to not only foreign exchange, but also to gold, IMF reserve...

Profit With Currency Trading in a Declining Economy or Recession

Author: Andrew Shiveley Subscribe to users feed

Published: 07/06/2008

When you are discussing your financial life, it is a good idea to follow the motto of many governmental agencies such as the CIA: "Plan for the best, prepare for the worst." In our present economy today there are many volatile factors that may prove tumultuous for the average person's...

The Usefulness Of 1 Minute And 5 Minute Charts When Trading Forex

Author: James Woolley Subscribe to users feed

Published: 07/06/2008

The short term 1 minute and 5 minute charts appeal to a lot of traders because by using technical analysis you can identify and trade lots of positions. However, they are often the downfall of so many traders. So why are these shorter term charts so difficult to make profits from? Well one...

6 Warning Signs of a Forex Trader Destined to Fail

Author: Ian Armstrong Subscribe to users feed

Published: 06/06/2008

You can make an incredibly profitable living via Forex trading. A combination of low minimum entry requirements and margin leverage mean that small investors can do extremely well in these markets. However, despite the best opportunities, plenty of people still lose out trading on the foreign...

Avoiding Three Common Mistakes in Forex Trading

Author: Gerald Greene Subscribe to users feed

Published: 05/06/2008

Forex trading may seem simple enough once you get the hang of it. Buy a currency at a low price and then wait a while and sell it at a higher price. This apparent simplicity is deceiving. While forex trading may seem simple it actually is a demanding professional activity. To trade at a...

Choosing a Forex Broker - 9 Questions to Ask Every Forex Broker

Author: Jason Fielder Subscribe to users feed

Published: 05/06/2008

Looking for a Forex broker can be a difficult search for traders who just don't know where to look. If you are looking for a broker, then there are certain questions you need to be sure to ask prospective brokers to make sure you find the reputable broker you wish to work with. There are more...

Forex Day Trading - Short Term Trading, Not for Beginners

Author: Jason Fielder Subscribe to users feed

Published: 05/06/2008

Day trading is exactly what it sounds like: trading that all takes place in one day. In Forex day trading the short term is the main focus, meaning all entrances into, and exits from, the market need to take place within the same day. In fact, often times day trades can take only a few hours...

Understanding Forex Trading Signals and How They Work

Author: Justin Stewart Subscribe to users feed

Published: 05/06/2008

One thing that you need to be aware of when you are engaged in trading on the forex market is that there are two key components necessary from the very beginning --- a combination of a winning equity management strategy and a well planned forex trading system. The absence of these two factors...