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The Wild Card Crude Oil 23 Sep 2009

The Wild Card Crude Oil 23 Sep 2009

Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009

U.S. Interest Rates on Tap

Following two relatively peaceful trading days, today is filled with news publications from the major economies. Starting at 06:45 and until 09:00 (GMT) traders are advised to follow the news events from the Euro-Zone. Later on, the Crude Oil Inventories will be published at 14:30 (GMT). This indicator tends to have an instant impact on Crude Oil prices, and traders should use it with their trading. Finally, at 18:15 (GMT), the Federal Reserve will announce the U.S Interest Rates for September. This promises to create hefty volatility in the market, which should provide various opportunities for traders to enlarge profits.

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Crude Oil

The high volatility of Crude Oil continues, as yesterday a barrel of Oil was traded for over $71.50 ... read more.
 

The Wild Card USD/SEK 25 Sep 2009

The Wild Card USD/SEK 25 Sep 2009

Friday, 25 Sep 2009

Dollar, Yen up Ahead of the G20 Meeting

The Dollar snaps a two week decline versus the EUR after disappointing U.S Home Sales data and ahead of the G20 meeting. The USD and JPY are benefiting from the recent surge in risk aversion ahead of the G20 meeting and a concern that the group's leaders will pose stricter regulations on financial markets. The drop in Oil prices, which began Wednesday, only exacerbated yesterday as equity markets tumbled and the Dollar strengthened, putting pressure on the commodities market.

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USD/SEK

It appears as if a fresh bearish cross has formed on the hourly MACD, suggesting to forex traders that an opportunity is approaching ... read more.

 

The Wild Card EUR/GBP 28 Sep 2009

The Wild Card EUR/GBP 28 Sep 2009

Monday, 28 Sep 2009

Japan's Currency Hits a 7 Month High

The Yen rose to a 7 month high versus the Dollar as Japan's new government reiterated its opposition to pursuing deliberate currency devaluation strategy. The Sterling dropped to a 3 month low versus the Dollar last week after Bank of England Governor Mervyn King was quoted as saying the Pound's weakness is aiding in stabilizing the U.K.'s economy. Today's trading day will likely experience the markets reaction to the G20 leaders' decisions, mainly their pledge to continue supporting the stimulus efforts.

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EUR/GBP

This pair's sustained upward movement has finally pushed its price into the over-bought territory on the daily chart's RSI ... read more

 

The Wild Card NZD/JPY 29 Sep 2009

Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009

Bearish Sentiment Persists in Trading

The USD and JPY maintain their rallies over their riskier counterparts as traders try to decipher officials' comments regarding exit strategies and interest rate hikes for the near future. Today sees the first day of important economic news form the U.S since the G20 summit, which will likely cause volatility for the Dollar and set its course for the week.

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NZD/JPY

A bearish cross is evident on the hourly, 2 and 4 hour Slow Stochastic charts, with a bearish cross also evident on the 4 hour MACD ... read more forex|forex trading|learn forex|forex trading software

 

The Wild Card AUD/USD 30 Sep 2009

The Wild Card AUD/USD 30 Sep 2009

Wednesday, 30 Sep 2009

The USD Remains Pressured on U.S Interest Rate Prospects

The U.S. currency may be headed for a quarterly decline against 14 of 16 major counterparts before report this week forecast to show American employers cut fewer jobs, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets. Although the greenback posted small gains against major rivals Tuesday, edging higher on the Japanese currency, the currency may reverse its earlier gains on speculation a Federal Reserve official will reiterate today that record-low Interest Rates will be unchanged for an extended period.

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AUD/USD

The price of this pair currently floats in the over-bought territory of the 30 min. chart's RSI, indicating a downward pressure ... read more

 

The Wild Card USD/MXN 1 Oct 2009

The Wild Card USD/MXN 1 Oct 2009

Thursday, 1 Oct 2009

USD Falls Slightly then Rebounds Ahead of Tomorrow's NFP Report

This week has been a bumpy ride for the US Dollar. After entering a bullish trend against a number of its currency rivals, the USD appeared set to step onto the world stage and announce the return of the safe-haven. However, a few positive reports in Europe and a level of optimism before the US Non-Farm Payrolls data tomorrow have helped many currencies pare some of the losses against the USD going into this morning's early trading hours. The USD, now appears, however, to be retaking the lead, as if optimism has taken a hit. Today's heavy news cycle and tomorrow's NFP report may be more important than many traders assume. If you're not in the market today and tomorrow, you should be.

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USD/MXN

The price of this pair appears to be floating in the over-bought territory on the hourly and daily RSI, suggesting strong downward pressure. With fresh bearish crosses in the hourly and daily Slow Stochastic, this notion only gains more strength. Going short on this pair may offer forex traders a great opportunity to capture an impending downward wave and ride it out for hefty profits...read more

 

The Wild Card Crude Oil 2 Oct 2009

The Wild Card Crude Oil 2 Oct 2009

Friday, 2 Oct 2009

Major U.S. Data Publications to Set the Tone for Forex Trading Today

As this week's trading comes to an end, the market awaits vital data from the U.S. economy. Both the U.S. Non-Farm Employment Change and the U.S. Unemployment Rate is set to drive the volatility of the forex market when they are released at 12.30 GMT. Also important for forex traders to follow is the Halifax HPI figures from Britain at 06:00 GMT. It is recommended that forex traders open big positions in USD and GBP crosses now, as today's trading unfolds.

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Crude Oil

The black gold has gone increasingly bullish this week, and now stands at about $70.15. The MACD of the 4-hour chart and the MACD of the weekly chart show that the recent bullish trend may be running out of steam, and that a bearish correction may happen anytime soon. The RSI of the 4-hour chart also supports this view. Going short with tight stops may turn out to bring big returns for forex traders today. forex|forex trading|learn forex|forex trading software

 

The Wild Card Gold 5 Oct 2009

The Wild Card Gold 5 Oct 2009

Monday, 5 Oct 2009

EUR/USD Volatility Ripples across FX Market

As the first week of October kicked off last week, traders witnessed a number of volatile jumps in the worlds 2 primary currencies: the EUR and USD. Optimism appeared to be on the rise in America while Europe was giving off signals of a lagging economy. The USD had pared a moderate percentage of its previous losses until employment data in the US hampered those gains and sent the EUR flying high. As a result, every other currency in the forex market was impacted in a similar way since these currencies have the ability to influence world prices. The question remains: Will this week's data calm the market, or simply add fuel to the flames?

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Gold

A bearish cross has recently taken place on the hourly Slow Stochastic for this commodity, suggesting an impending downward correction is imminent. The bearish cross on the 4-hour MACD supports this notion. Forex traders involved with the commodities market might want to consider going short on Gold in the next few hours as an overwhelming amount of evidence suggests bearishness for the day. forex|forex trading|learn forex|forex trading software

 

The Wild Card Oil 6 Oct 2009

The Wild Card Oil 6 Oct 2009

Tuesday, 6 Oct 2009

Dollar Weakens on Speculation Gulf States May Stop Using Greenback

Growing speculation over the potential end to Dollar-based trading in the oil market has pushed the USD down against 14 of its 16 major counterparts yesterday. A report on Tuesday in the Independent newspaper revived the idea of ending a huge volume of trade of the world's most liquid commodity - Oil in the U.S. Dollar, a potentially major sign of the greenback's fading status. The Dollar weakened after the U.K.-based Independent reported oil-producing Gulf nations are seeking to move to a basket of currencies to settle transactions. Analysts said ending the use of the Dollar as the currency used to settle oil trades between countries would be an easy task, but a move to replace the currency in which oil is priced would require a massive effort .

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Oil

This commodity has been on a sharp upward movement over the last day and this bullish correction is likely to stick around in the near future. All charts are still providing a mild bullish signal; however, there may be short-term corrections during this uptrend. Therefore, forex traders can maximize profits by buying on lows and taking advantage of this bullish trend . forex|forex trading|learn forex|forex trading software

 

The Wild Card Gold 7 Oct 2009

The Wild Card Gold 7 Oct 2009

Wednesday, 7 Oct 2009

Attention Turns to Crude Oil Before Inventory Data

With the US Dollar's future feeling uncertain, attention seems to have turned towards Crude Oilfollowing speculation that the Gulf States recently discussed dropping the USD for oil trading in exchange for a basket of currencies. While the rumor was denied later by Gulf State leaders and foreign ministers, the impact created a moment for pause in the market. As a result, many are now focusing their attention on today's Crude Oil Inventories report to find out where the relative level of demand for the commodity currently stands to gauge if these rumors have any substance behind them.

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Gold

The recent upward movement of this commodity's price has pushed its technical indicators into a corrective posture. The 4-hour and daily Slow Stochastic are showing bearish crosses and the 4-hour RSI has the price floating near the highest level of the over-bought territory, suggesting very strong downward pressure. Forex traders involved in the commodities market will not want to miss out on the apparently obvious downward movement that this commodity is expecting! http://forexqs.blogspot.com

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