Bond Yields Are Indicating a Disorderly Recovery

As bad as it gets?

Today, George Osborne produced the most fiscally austere and severe budget in post-WW2 UK history.

Forex trading finding its place in the Middle-East region

Foreign exchange (forex) trading is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of investment in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE.

The Recovery Story Begins to Dwindle

Since the beginning of the financial crisis in mid-to-late 2007, almost every market participant was wondering where exactly prices would stabilise and in turn, how the recovery would shape up.

A Year of Two Halves

FX in a Brave New World

The nature and breadth of the economic crisis are re-writing the rules of the game for all asset classes and challenging the foundations of accepted economic theory. In an environment where currencies are gaining influence, the opportunities are potentially greater than many realise.

Dollar Crisis or Bearish Dollar?

A false start for policy expectations

Central Banks Begin to Diverge

Different folks, different strokes.

Contract together, rise alone

Financial markets continue to remain in a state of uncertain flux as conflicting indicators and persistently unpredictable macro events sway sentiment

Uncertain Dollar Outlook

Deterioration in US fundamentals could tip greenback into a crisis of confidence

US Dollar Uncertainty

As economic recovery expectations diverge, the outlook for the US Dollar looks increasingly uncertain

The Bond Barket is Calling the Shots, As Usual

£1 = €1 = $1 - Possible or probable?

On Your Marks, Get Set, Print

The world's central banks are off to the races...expect Main Street to be left behind.

A Wide Selection of Themes Continue to Drive Currencies

Over the past 3-6 months several themes have gained prominence for being drivers of sentiment and price action.
The most dominant and market moving have changed rank several times leaving many traders lost in the mire as they struggle to keep up with the pace of the FX market.

A New Year With the Same Old Troubles

The variables change but the patterns remain the same, year-in-year-out.