Get a J-O-B to avoid QE

The Fed’s meddling has made global markets dysfunctional and set the scene for the U.S. economy to become a victim of its own success this Friday. We expect the markets to be long on volatility and short on common sense.

Can Today's Pivotal RBA Decision Rescue the Aussie?

RBA likely to stay on hold with thoughts on external factors rather than domestic.

EU Finance Ministers Cooking Up a Storm

This week's ECOFIN meeting has confirmed fears that Cyprus-style 'bail-ins' will be the new normal when dealing with future bank restructures.

Market hangover lingers after tide-changing Fed statement

Financial markets have started the week in a subdued mood as investors struggle to imagine a 'QE-less' world.

Shocked and awed markets still reeling after FOMC meeting

Fed policy shift not impressing the liquidity-addicted capital markets as volatility and risk-aversion rise across the board.

The Fed has pencilled in a shift of QE policy - but can the markets bear it?

With the world watching, the FOMC did its best to say very little despite talking extensively.

All Eyes on the Fed, All Ears on Policymakers

Going into this week, market participants are in agreement that the elephant in the room is the Fed.

Gold and Silver Outlook

Metal markets to remain under short-term pressure as the global economic outlook and central bank policies remain uncertain.

ジェンダーギャップ：男性的な直線と女性的な曲線

Гендерный разрыв: мужские прямые и женские кривые

Мужчины и женщины часто спорят о том, какой пол лучше.

Don't be a Lemming

Thousands of people try their hand at FX trading for the first time each year in the UK, and despite all the heeded warnings most fall into the same old pitfalls that can so easily be avoided. Here are some do’s and don’ts that may not make you money, but will most probably help you save some!

Looking in the Mirror

The best way to become a successful trader is to honestly evaluate your own performance without allowing emotions to cloud your judgement - all try, some succeed, most fail.

If You Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

Have your considered speculatively trading the world's financial markets? Then look before you leap.

In For a Penny, in For a Pound

Too often novice traders start trading with large volume, made possible by excessive leverage - it’s no surprise that the majority quit the market within six months. It’s important to understand leverage and how to utilise it correctly.

The Somnambulant Generation

Look in the mirror and dream.

David Versus Goliath

Retail traders are the David's of the FX world, taking on the Goliath's that are banks and institutions. This article takes a pragmatic view of what retail traders are up against and where they fit in. There are ways that David can beat Goliath; the secret is having a clear strategy that plays to your strengths.

FX Weekly: 9th January 2012

• Oil and Gold again the volatility leaders

• Market tension continues strongly into 2012 as European debt, US fiscal health, Chinese growth and geo-political tensions in the Middle-East lead the market themes

• The EUR directed focus last week but it was the high-beta currencies that were the weakest performers overnight after Sunday’s market open

• Over the past six weeks USD is higher against the Euro and down against JPY, but it has fallen against the higher yielding commodity currencies

• This week’s macro calendar centres more on Europe and China than the US