Tag: Federal Reserve
Housing Data, FOMC Minutes to Drive US Dollar This Week
The US dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Monday, as American traders paused to observe President’s Day. The greenback could...
How Do Central Banks Affect Exchange Rates
We all know that central bank decisions are some of the most influential occurrences on the forex markets, but how do the actual mechanics...
6 Central Banks That Rule Forex
The role of central banks in deciding exchange rate levels cannot be overestimated. If you want to trade currencies you need to understand what...
US dollar continues higher as Fed pledges patience toward raising interest...
The US dollar advanced against a basket of currencies Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve conveyed optimism that inflation would gradually reach its target in...
Guide to Crypto-Currencies Part 10: The Future of Money?
While the Bitcoin bubble may have burst, this is not necessarily the end for crypto-currencies, but perhaps it could be described as the 'end...
New Fed Chairman Rumours Provoke Dollar Rally
Lingering uncertainty about the future of US monetary policy was intensified this morning by a Japanese newspaper report that claimed Lawrence Summers will be...
Bernanke’s Tapering Timeline Broadly Approved, Dollar Surges
Yesterday at 18:00 GMT, the US Federal Reserve revealed the minutes of the recent FOMC policy meeting, which showed broad support among policymakers for...
Market Braced for Key Fed Events This Week
With no major economic releases today, and very few planned for the week, all eyes are on the July FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday...
Forex insights: The Loonie Strategy
“Don’t get impatient when it takes too long, or drink it all when it tastes too strong, I gotta feel alive even if it...
