U.S. Dollar: Has the Mainstream Been Way Too Confident?

Investors who use Elliott wave analysis know that the main price trend of a financial market subdivides into five waves. Also know that wave 1 and wave 5 are often approximately equal in length. That knowledge helped the Global Market Perspective, a monthly Elliott Wave International publication that covers 50-plus financial markets, make a successful call on the U.S. Dollar index. The November issue showed a monthly chart which dates back more than 14 years

The U.S. Dollar’s 2014-2015 Rally

Let’s look at the 2014-15 Dollar rally and how the Elliott Wave Principle applies to Currencies and Foreign Exchange (Forex). I always say trading forex markets is like riding a bike — except that said bike has one flat tire and the ground beneath it is covered in ice.

So why is Forex so popular, you might ask? In fact, forex is the most liquid market on earth, where trillions of dollars change millions of hands every day.

The reason people are so willing to ride that bike — so to speak — is because if you can stay on, the rewards are often unmatched. The trick, of course, is staying on.

Forex Basic Terminology

You have probably heard the terms ‘leverage’, ‘margin’ and ‘pips’ in the world of Forex. To begin with, getting a grip on all the language should be the first step. It is essential to have a good knowledge of the terminology before you begin trading Forex. Everything can affect the market. On Monday it was reported the […]

What is Forex News Trading?

The Forex market remains a source of great opportunity for investors, thanks primarily to its high levels of leverage and liquidity. It is a margin based investment opportunity, which enables shrewd and experienced operators to gain returns that can dramatically exceed their initial financial commitment. But it also brings considerable risk, however, as less fortunate traders […]

Don’t Trade Forex Looking in the Rearview Mirror

The foreign exchange (forex) market  has a huge trading volume giving it high liquidity and making it the largest asset class in the world. Unlike individual exchanges like the London or New York stock exchange it is geographically diverse and operates continuously 24 hours a day (except on weekends). It also encompasses a variety of factors that affect exchange rates. It […]

Tips for Trading Forex Online

What is Forex Trading? Forex is short for foreign exchange, referring to the practice of exchanging money denominated in one country’s currency for money denominated in another currency. Since the values of currencies are constantly changing in relation to one another, opportunities exist for profit so long as people are capable of identifying and then […]

5 Qualities of a Winning Forex Trading Platform

Forex Trading Platform Hundreds of different Forex trading platforms are available for investors of all different levels and backgrounds. Choosing the right one is essential to making the most of your trades and maximizing your profit potential. Most of the platforms available for you to choose from look similar. This means that many traders, especially […]

Forex Currency Markets- Key Factors

Forex Currency Markets You may think trading in the in Forex Currency Markets is an entirely different ball game than trading in the stock market. But, they both rely on many of the same rules. The same two principles still apply. Whether you’re trading in stocks or currencies, both technical and fundamental analysis still applies. It’s […]

Forex Trading Software

Trading Forex Many investors in recent years have decided to branch out and venture into the foreign exchange market as a way to diversify their investment strategies, and bring in extra profits. If you’ve been thinking about investing in the Forex market, there are several concepts that you have to understand before you can have […]

EUR/USD: What Moves You?

What moves currency markets? “The news” is how most forex traders would undoubtedly answer. Economic, political, you name it — events around the world are almost universally believed to shape trends in currencies. Today’s (Jan. 14) new story, for example, is high up on the roster of events that supposedly have a major impact on the euro-dollar exchange rate. But let’s take a closer look at it.