Crude Oil futures contracts are seen as a safe haven investment for investors. In fact, Crude Oil Futures is the largest selling commodity futures contract worldwide. Crude Oil futures contracts are an agreement to buy or sell a certain quantity of a given crude oil at a fixed price on or before a specified date …

“Copper Trading: The Best Way to Make Money in Today’s Recession” by Christopher Terry. This book is a great primer on the markets, with a good dosage of wisdom and a wealth of information. It’s not a get rich quick scheme. You will definitely lose money on some trades but that is true of every …

The South African Rand is the currency of choice among the smart traders, both big and small. This huge volume of transactions is reflected in the strong demand for this highly traded currency. While it has maintained its strong value over the last few years, it is a good time to trade in the South …

How to Manage the Emotions of Trading is something that is crucial to any successful Forex trader. The foreign exchange market is a highly volatile environment and there is a huge degree of risk involved in trading. If you want to be successful then you need to know how to manage your emotions. Trading is …

As the US economy slides into recession, there will be a marked increase in gold demand as investors move cash out of the country and into secure environments. Spot gold prices will rise sharply as investors gravitate towards US treasury bonds and silver, which are typically the safest havens in times of economic or political …

The USD/NZD pair has been in a consolidation phase, as it braces for the upcoming US Dollar and NZD release after its historic retreat from recent highs. The question is will this move be enough to halt the USD price appreciation against the NZD which may have already picked up momentum. The answer could be …

Why a rise in retail trading may signal another retail depression is hard to pinpoint. The indicators that one would look for in such a situation include: a slowdown in consumer spending, higher costs for goods and services, and fewer consumer discretionary income. In addition to these indicators, the stock market may also take a …

One of the best ways to trade the markets accurately and make a profit is to study the trading technique known as top 10 candle patterns. These patterns are extremely reliable and effective for making money in the markets. They are a tried and true method that has been used by professional investors for years. …

The VIX index is a measure of market fear and uncertainty in relation to a certain index. It compares the market’s perceived level of risk against a specific index. Since the market is so uncertain, it is very likely that the VIX index will go up and down in correlation with the political and economic …

The VIX index is a measure of market fear and uncertainty in relation to a certain index. It compares the market’s perceived level of risk against a specific index. Since the market is so uncertain, it is very likely that the VIX index will go up and down in correlation with the political and economic …

“When Markets Are Right” is a recent article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). In it author Michael D. Murphy talks about how and why markets respond to events like the upcoming presidential election. The author notes that markets react as much or even more than we do to the events that occur within them, …

“When Markets Are Right” is a recent article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). In it author Michael D. Murphy talks about how and why markets respond to events like the upcoming presidential election. The author notes that markets react as much or even more than we do to the events that occur within them, …

Europe’s currency market seems to be in a tailspin with some analysts predicting that EUR/USD may break below 1.20 at one point during the current bull market in Europe. This is a very bearish sentiment and one which has been very prevalent for quite some time but the recent announcements of fiscal talks making progress …

The Markets Week Ahead report is published by The Business Day and Bloomberg. For the first time, this report comes from the New York Stock Exchange. This article will discuss how the US Dollar has been strong against the Japanese Yen, European Union (also known as the Euro) and the Canadian Dollar over the last …

Inflationary expectations have been a large part of the discussion surrounding the recent change in the interest rate on the UK’s central bank’s market. As soon as the announcement of the rate hike was made, expectations of a British pound depreciation took hold. As soon as the news of a rate hike in October passed, …

The most important question to ask yourself when it comes to making money investing in the impact of politics on global financial markets is whether or not you would be comfortable with the current state of the political leadership of your country. Do you want a president, mayor, governor, senator, congressperson or other high-ranking member …

Markets Week Ahead: Gold, Dollar, Dow Jones, Sterling, US Stimulus, NFP and the Coming of the Internet! All this is happening before the global markets crash, so don’t hold back! It’s time to get your stocks, mutual funds, money market and bonds up for the long haul, so keep your eye on these stocks and …

According to Market Outlook, President Obama was ahead in the race to win the presidential election but unfortunately did not win the election. The market outlook on President Obama’s performance is not good. If he wins a second term it will be a disappointment for many who were hoping that Obama would lead the nation …

EUR/USD Rate Eyes 2020 High as RSI Threatens Downward Trend – Why is this the Case? The EUR/USD Rate Eyes 2020 High is a symptom of a deeper trend for the currency. A downward trend in the USD is often a sign that the USD is going down as well. As the Dollar falls, the …

Sterling (GBP) remains under pressure as the EU/UK trade talks stall. Sterling has been under pressure since the beginning of the year and is down to an eight-year low against the US Dollar. Sterling also continues to be under pressure in the commodity markets. The fall in Sterling against the US Dollar has caused a …

A little-known fact is that the British Pound (GBP) was not always on top. In fact, it had some pretty difficult days back in the seventies. This was due to two factors: First of all, the British pound was undervalued at one point and second, the country’s monetary policy was pretty weak. However, these days, …

It’s hard to believe that oil prices are still stuck in the doldrums of an extended bearish outlook, given the news out of China. The central bank cut interest rates and announced a series of measures aimed at preventing currency depreciation. In the process, the Chinese economy continues to suffer and economic activity appears to …

The EUR/USD Rally is a bullish indicator that indicates that the EUR/USD is heading towards overbought territory for the third time this year. The EUR/USD is currently trading at an overbought/oversold level in its chart. It is possible that a break to overbought territory could lead to a new high for the EUR/USD. The EUR/USD …

After looking at a few charts for next week and looking back at last week’s charts, it is obvious that some things have changed. The most significant changes are on the short term charts and the year long charts that follow. First, there has been a new direction in price. Instead of continuing to move …

With the major news events such as the jobless claims, global economic struggles and slowing economies, the US Dollar Stock Index may not continue to rise in relation to other currencies. The large market share of the U.S. Dollar has allowed large international companies to expand into the United States, making it the largest country …

What Stock Will Replace Wirecard on the DAX 30 Index? is a question many have been asking for years, and one I can safely answer. While it’s possible for a website to offer great customer service, if it’s not paying attention to the numbers and not setting the right price in the first place, then …

How will the G-20 reaction to China’s activity affect the AUD/USD and Canadian Stocks? It may be too early to tell, but the trend is currently heading up. If Russia and China decide to impose further sanctions on Western companies, then the potential costs will likely become greater. In addition, with the Euro gaining ground …

According to the official website of the Government Accountability Office, investors in the S&P 500 rejoiced on the Fed buying corporate bonds. How? Let’s examine that angle and discover if the Fed’s handiwork is really good for the stock market. We’ve known for a long time that central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, are propping …

As President of Mexico, Vicente Fox warned President Obama on his visit to Mexico, there will be more chaos in the world if there is no remedy for the growing international tensions caused by the unilateral acts of the United States and the endless war in Iraq. As President Bush Sr. said, “Hands off!” Separated, …

Crude Oil Prices May Fall on US-China Tension, Trump Speech Seen As Price Driving Factors? There may be a pattern of oil prices falling when tensions increase between the US and China, and this is the key problem for those who are calling for increasing supply to prevent price hikes. Is there a pattern with …

Consumer Sentiment Reports released by major financial institutions that include: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are not good news for investors. The reports show consumers expect the dollar to decline against a basket of major currencies over the next year. This will put more pressure on the dollar …

The Australian dollar has appreciated recently against the Japanese Yen, in part due to the continuing impact of the Greek crisis. With governments across Europe focusing on spending cuts and higher taxes, this has given a strong boost to Australian exports. A possible weakening of the dollar against other major currencies, including the US dollar, …

The recent Japanese Yen break-out versus the US dollar represent a significant move for investors. It means that the Japanese economy will now look to emerge from the massive global economic crisis of the past few years. Will it be able to deliver growth, which will lead to a surge in prices? On the other …

In the market, some currency pairs perform better than others during the first week of April, and some currencies appear to breakout at a greater amount than others do. This is a sign that a certain currency pair is “going short” which is what we mean when we talk about selling short. Shorting currencies can …

The most recent analysis of the Current Financial Situation by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas looks at the Interaction between the Federal Reserve’s Targeted Asset for the Stabilization of Prices and the S&P 500. The S&P 500’s earnings are based on oil prices and more specifically, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil …

Today, Earnings Announcements are very important to the stock market investors. They are the only way that companies can let the world know of what they are going to do with their company in the coming months. Earnings announcements have two main purposes: the first is to ensure that the investor receives the right price …

The United States government introduced a fiscal stimulus program aimed at improving the economic health of America, creating jobs and increasing consumer confidence. Investors like you have responded by purchasing American dollars as a hedge against the uncertainty. But what does this mean for Gold prices? The Federal Reserve System will be open during the …

Rising crude oil prices is said to be the equivalent of a “coronavirus” for the global economy. These affect people’s income and wages through various economic spheres. An epidemic of mass loss is spreading like a virus among oil-producing countries in the Middle East. The oil prices may reduce as much as 50% in the …

There’s a world of data and analysis out there on the stock market so we can learn a lot from it. The idea is to learn as much as we can about a sector of the market and look at some charts. But there’s only so much we can get from these fundamental charts and …

We’ve seen the price of crude oil slip at some of the worst times in history, but what does that mean for markets in the current climate? Let’s look at why the price of crude oil has dropped in some of the worst times of the recent history of the market. The drop in oil …

Yes, I know that the stock market is a speculative market. I am not an economist, I don’t study economic issues or analyze the history of capitalism. I don’t know what will happen when we reach this point in our history. Nevertheless, I do know how I would react if the market crashed. I’d be …

One thing that is not a good idea for a currency trader is following the news. In this article, I am going to go through the announcement that the Mexican Peso (MXN) is expected to drop below 1 US Dollar for the first time in its history on the morning of November 8, and discuss …

All the usual hyperbole about China’s “shanghai syndrome” has been enough to send the Australian dollar backtracking off its pre-crisis highs. Yes, the China trade and related issues are certainly important, but I have concerns that this latest analysis is mis-direction. The first reason is that we seem to be seeing some “evidence” of the …

So the outbreak of the Rovio with their brand new mobile game “Yen Aims Higher on Coronavirus, Euro Up as Italy Risk Eases” is causing a stir in the game industry. With the news emerging about the virus spreading throughout Europe, EUR and even some parts of North America it is affecting global sales for …

When you make your selection on gold and other precious metals or coins this year on the Davos Forum, remember that a big part of investing is purchasing price, not only a large amount of it. For the past several years we have seen various major currencies slide in value as the result of either …

A declining value of the United States Dollar coupled with a weakening of the economy will make an extreme global financial crisis more likely. This is why a lot of investors are focusing on silver and gold bullion. If you are into this trend, you are probably getting ready to diversify your portfolio as well. …

Those who make predictions based on the new year, old policies of reducing the funds in the reserves of the Central Bank have actually been proved wrong in their forecasts. This is because the Bank has already delayed in reducing the reserves as was originally planned. The Budget has already incorporated many measures to deal …

The Fed would need more than a very simple policy rule for a guide in such scenarios. Under this scenario, it may decide to wait and evaluate new economic data. It could increase reserves to lower the rate, thereby encouraging economic activity. It reiterated that it will continue to watch the data to see if …

The prices they have as a result of Washington plans to reintroduce sanctions against Iran, OPEC No. 3 producers, analysts said rose. Now that they have fallen, manufacturers are no longer hedging, but large consumers such as airlines and freight forwarders are buying futures contracts at low prices, locking in their future (low) fuel costs. …

Some banks have excess money, although other banks may have short-term liquidity requirements. Also they are no longer selling enough gold to make up for global demand above the amount of gold mined each year. On the flip side, a more powerful dollar may make gold relatively more expensive in different currencies due to exchange …

Anyone with requisite understanding of computer programming can make their own blockchain procedure, and introduce their own currency. Though still a couple weeks behind, it’s clear that the unwinding of bullish interest over the previous two years was more productive than that which we have observed in actual price action itself. Needless to say, there’s …