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Dollar Congestion Belies High Volatility, Bigger Fundamental Problems

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Matthew Cay | Category: Forex News

Throughout last week, grim economic data was met by seeming indifference by the US dollar. After five years of steady depreciation, the greenback has been well prepared for data to confirm what international investors have long expected. However, speculation doesn’t happen in a vacuum; and the deterioration of US fundamentals – and, more importantly, speculation [...]



Dollar falls vs euro after China stimulus plan

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Matthew Cay | Category: Forex News

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against the euro on Monday as news of a large economic stimulus package from China made traders more willing to take on risk.
Initial optimism quickly faded, however, as U.S. stocks surrendered early gains on concerns that China’s plan may not be enough to help avert a global [...]



European Economics Preview: UK Producer Price Inflation Data Due

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Matthew Cay | Category: Forex News

Monday, the week is set to begin with the release of statistical reports from almost all major economies.
At 1.45am ET, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs is scheduled to issue the Swiss consumer climate indicator for October. The index is seen at minus 25 in October, down from minus 17 in the prior month.
Thereafter, at [...]



The Swing Traders Bible: Strategies to Profit from Market Volatility

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Matthew Cay | Category: Forex Education

About the Authors
Mark Whistler is the Senior Market Strategist at TradingMarkets.com; bringing traders timely buy and sell ideas through Forex Force. Mr. Whistler can also be seen on CNBC from time to time, discussing various facets of investment markets.
As the founder of WallStreetRockStar.com and is the author of: Trading Pairs, Trade with Passion and Purpose [...]