http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/18/02/Each month the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reports the UK trade balance. This is a very important economic indicator in London. Essentially the UK trade balance measures the difference between the value of exports and imports in the UK, and is shown in billions of Pounds. This economic figure compares the UK trade activity with the rest of the world, and evaluates it in three categories: Goods only, Services only, and Goods and Services.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:24:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/18/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/18/Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:23:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/18/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/17/The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) differs from many of the central banks in the West, such as the US or UK. The RBNZ is not completely independent, meaning it is still in part tied to the New Zealand Government. Due to this fact, the RBNZ can only change monetary policy under the Policy Target Agreement (PTA). The PTA states that the inflation target must be negotiated between the government and the RBNZ. Currently the PTA states that that inflation should fall between a 1-3% targetThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:44:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/17/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/15/Each month Statistics New Zealand releases the trade balance figure. This is a very important economic indicator in Wellington, and the rest of New Zealand. Essentially the New Zealand trade balance measures the difference between the value of exports and imports, and is shown in millions of New Zealand Dollars. This economic figure is used to compare the NZ trade activity with the rest of the world.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:52:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/15/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/14/02/Each month in Washington DC, the Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the trade balance figure. The US trade balance measures the monetary difference between the value of exports and imports. A surplus exists when the value of exports exceeds the value of imports. On the other hand, a deficit exists when the value of imports is greater than exports. This figure is calculated in billions of US dollars.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:59:51 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/14/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/11/Each month in Munich, the IFO Institute for Economic Research releases the IFO business climate survey. This is one of the most important economic figures for many Forex traders. The IFO Report is a figure that measures the results of 7,000 questionnaires completed by major German companies. The report measures the sentiment of the current and near future business climates. German companies have three options for responses when filling out the current business climate section of this survey;Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:56:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/11/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/10/The broad index measuring the overall activity of the European economy is called the Economic Sentimental Indicator (ESI). It is released each month by the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission. The ESI gives three separate economic figures each covering different economic, geographic, and political entities. There is one statistic for every member of the European Union, one for the overall European Union, and one for the Euro Zone. Every 3-4 years,Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:14:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/10/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/09/Whereas in the US the Central Bank is the Federal Reserve, in the UK the prevailing Central Bank is called the Bank of England (BOE). Since 1997, when the BOE gained complete independence from the government, the BOE has had full control over UK monetary policy. For two days each month the BOE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets in an effort to keep inflation at a target level of 2%. The meetings are held to set the overnight interest rate, and the future course of this rate. The MonetaryWed, 09 Jun 2010 08:50:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/09/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/08/The European Central Bank has complete control over monetary policy over the thirteen member states in the Euro Zone. Twice each month, the ECB Governing Council meets in an effort to keep inflation at the target levels. During this time they set the Euro Zone overnight interest rate. The European Central Bank Governing Council consists of two primary bodies: The Executive Board: President Vice President Four additional members Governors of all national banks of the thirteen Euro ZoneTue, 08 Jun 2010 09:41:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/08/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/07/02/The Germany trade balance is an economic figure calculated monthly in Wiesbaden by the German Federal Statistics Office and represents the difference between the value of exports and imports in Germany. A trade surplus is created when the value of exports exceeds the value of imports; and vice versa.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:53:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/07/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/07/Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:35:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/04/Much like the US Federal Reserve Bank, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is the central financial authority responsible for all aspects of the Australian Monetary policy. The RBA Board meets eleven times each year on the first Tuesday of each month (expect January) in an effort to combat inflation, fertilize the general growth of the Australian economy, and set the overnight interest rate. RBA BOARD The Reserve Bank Board comprises eight members beside the secretary of the treasury: GovernorFri, 04 Jun 2010 07:18:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/04/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/03/The Australia Trade Balance is a crucial economic indicator released monthly in Canberra by the Australian Bauru of Statistics (ABS). The trade balance figure is simply the difference between the amount of export and imports of Australian goods and services for the reported month with Australia and other foreign trade partners. A trade surplus is created when the value of net exports exceeds the value of net imports; and vice versa.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:39:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/02/The Japan trade balance is an important economic indicator which is released monthly in Tokyo by the Ministry of Finance. This crucial piece of data represents the disparity between the net value of exports and imports in Japan for a given period of time. A trade surplus is created when the value of exports exceeds the value of imports and vice versa.Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:21:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/01/Before the decision: buy the rumors and sell the new strategy: If the market expects the Fed to increase rates, Forex traders may benefit by buying the US dollar before the announcement and squaring their position right after the decision is announced. If the market expects the Fed to cut interest rate, perform the opposite. After the decision: Surprise strategy If the Fed decision matches expectations, Forex traders may want to consider remaining on the sidelines. If the Fed cuts interestTue, 01 Jun 2010 07:20:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/06/01/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/31/The Federal Reserve System (Fed) was created to "promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable price, and moderate long term interest rate". In order to do this, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has been established and meets 8 times every year to set the future course of the overnight interest rate. Unlike other central banks around the world, the Fed does not possess an explicit quantifiable inflation target. This has led to the Fed being vastly criticized by manyMon, 31 May 2010 07:19:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/31/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/28/The Swiss Trade is a crucial economic figure released monthly by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The publication, which is calculated in billions of Swiss Franc, serves as a preliminary estimate of Switzerland's international trade in goods and services on a balance of payment basis as well as merchandise import and export statistics on a recorded basis. A trade deficient is created when the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, conversely, when the value of exports exceeds the value ofFri, 28 May 2010 07:30:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/28/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/27/The ZEW Survey is published monthly by the Center for European Economic Research and is one of the most powerful economic indicators that have a profound impact on the European currency. The ZEW indicator is a sentimental piece of data utilized to measure investor confidence in the German and European economy. The Survey allows for up to 350 analysts and experts to participate via their opinions concerning the current and future economic state of Germany and Europe as a whole. The surveyThu, 27 May 2010 08:54:03 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/27/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/26/Taking a fundamental approach to investing can be applied to the Forex market in the same way it is utilized in the Stock market. Because currencies, or more specifically the countries of the currencies in question, are affected by economic events just as stocks are, the Forex trader is able to look for a relative value among various currencies. A fundamental approach to Forex involves analyzing the relative strength and weakness of each currency along with an evaluation of where the specificWed, 26 May 2010 14:49:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/info@traderschoicefx.com (TradersChoiceFX)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/fundamental/fundamental-forex-strategies/2010/05/26/