Known as the Wholesale Price Index from the time of its inception till the late 1970s, the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index both have extrapolative value and are used to define various economic facets. However, it is important to note that the consumer price index solely emphasizes on consumer spending and […]Read More
LinkedIn has positioned itself as one of the world’s most established social media platforms. LinkedIn’s niche however, provides users with the opportunity to expand their professional networks and to seek out up-to-date information from industry peers. Including, of course, those after Forex Groups. Statistics from Linkedin reveal that approximately 225 million members, across 200 countries […]Read More
Having proof of income documents will provide you with several benefits. People typically have a hard time proving their income when they’re self-employed. Proving your income is necessary if you’re trying to file taxes or get a loan. Lenders will want to see how much money you’ve made to determine if you’d be able to […]Read More
The S&P 500 index was steady on the final day of the week, recovering from an early session sell-off that saw the index momentarily falling below 3900 but slipping back from session highs in the 3920s to finish the session around 3910. Sale pressure in “value” stocks in the manufacturing, commodity, and real estate sectors […]Read More
Although Twitter and LinkedIn remain the most widely used social networks for forex traders, there are many communities on Facebook that could be of great interest to online traders. So let’s see some top forex trading Facebook groups. The format of this platform makes it easy to share different kinds of information, particularly the fact […]Read More
Ever since the dawn of online forex trading, messageboards and forums have formed the backbone of the online forex trading community. Although many traders are using social media to interact with each other now, the specificity and ready-made community aspect of forums means that they are still the go-to place for forex traders to glean […]Read More
With the advent of YouTube, those who are seeking educational videos have more choice than ever. And forex traders, both beginners and experienced, have within their grasp a whole world of content to learn from, and it includes forex trading Youtube channels. It has never been easier to learn a new skill or improve an […]Read More
The EUR/USD stabilizes to an intraday high of 1.1249 before falling sharply back toward the 1.12 handle. The pair was stabilized around 1.1208, advancing 0.1 percent. The EUR/USD faces initial support at 1.1127. A break below that level would lead to 1.1057. On the upside, resistance is ascending from 1.1324. In economic data, German inflation […]Read More
The euro posted modest gains against the US dollar on Wednesday, although upside was limited after international investment bank Goldman Sachs lowered the common currency’s near-term forecast. The EUR/USD advanced 0.15 percent to 1.1360, stopping well short of the 1.14 level. The pair faces near-term support at 1.1301 and resistance at 1.1372. The EUR/USD has […]Read More
The Federal Reserve could begin normalizing interest rates this year, but won’t rush to do so amid tepid wage growth and tame inflation, central bank Chairwoman Janet Yellen said on Tuesday. Testifying before Congress, Yellen sought to lay the groundwork for how the Federal Reserve would begin raising interest rates after more than six years. […]Read More
The EUR/GBP sunk to fresh seven-year lows on Tuesday, as the beleaguered euro continued to struggle amid ongoing talks between Greece and its EU paymasters about Athens’ proposed four-month loan extension. The EUR/GBP hit 0.7316 in Tuesday’s European session, a new seven-year low. The pair rebounded slightly in Wednesday’s Asian session and was trading at […]Read More
In the first section of this guide we took a look at what a futures contract actually is, and how it works at a basic level. The second part of the guide will describe why exactly investors find them so useful and when they should be considered as an instrument worth investing in. This part […]Read More
German business confidence improved again in February, rising for the fourth consecutive month in the latest sign Europe’s largest economy was recovering from last year’s third quarter slump. The business climate index, which is derived from a monthly survey of 7,000 companies, rose to 106.8 from 106.7 in February, the Munich-based Ifo Institute […]Read More
The euro was trading cautiously on Monday, following a week of uncertainty that ended with Greece securing a short-term loan extension in exchange for further oversight from its creditors and other reforms that squashed Athens’ “anti-austerity” pledge. The attention this week shifts back to the economic data, although the threat of an eventual Greek exit […]Read More
The Canadian dollar declined against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as tumbling energy prices outweighed stronger than forecast growth in Canadian wholesale sales. The loonie tumbled to 0.8036 US after climbing to a daily high of 0.8089 US on Tuesday. The USDCAD exchange rate advanced 0.6 percent to 1.2445 and is testing initial resistance at […]Read More
Lawmakers at the Bank of England voted unanimously to keep interest rates at a record low at this month’s policy meetings, although signs of division re-emerged about the outlook on monetary policy. The BOE voted 9-0 in favour of keeping interest rates at a record-low of 0.5 percent and the size of the asset purchase […]Read More
The financial markets were on edge on Tuesday, as the pressure mounted on Eurozone finance ministers to reach an agreement over Greece’s loan program. Greek and Eurozone finance ministers resumed talks in Brussels on Tuesday, where a war of words between Greece and Germany escalated, stoking concerns both sides were still far apart on a […]Read More
The British pound edged lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as UK inflation fell to its lowest level since 1989, although core inflation reassured investors Britain was not facing any systemic price collapse. The GBP/USD tumbled 0.25 percent to 1.5321. The pair is testing initial support at 1.5320. A break below this level exposes […]Read More