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Forex Analysis
Forex analysis is how traders assess the next moves a currency pair is about to take, providing insights for taking a position. For this reason it is an essential tool for traders to make the best decisions in their daily trading routine, based on the fundamental and technical aspects of an asset. Fundamental analysis is based on the countries' economic situation, future prospects, and primarily what central banks plan to do with interest rates. Technical analysis focuses on previous price action, the repeat of well-known chart patterns, and other factors.
Australian Dollar advances as US Dollar receives downward pressure from cautious Fedspeak
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, rebounding after falling more than 0.50% in the previous session.
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USD/JPY breaks below 144.00 amid unabated US Dollar supply
USD/JPY breaks below144.00 despite the disappointing release of Japan's trade balance data, as hawkish BoJ expectations continue to underpin the Japanese Yen. Meanwhile, the US Dollar extends losses amid Fed rate cut bets and a downgrade of the US government's credit rating, exerting additional pressure on the major.
Gold price looks to build on its recent strength beyond $3,300 mark
Gold price advances to over a one-week top in the Asian session on Wednesday, with bulls now awaiting a sustained move above the $3,300 mark before placing fresh bets. Moody's downgrade of US credit rating and Fed rate cut bets keep the US Dollar depressed near a two-week low. Further, persistent geopolitical uncertainty benefits the safe-haven Gold.
DEEPER DIVE
Has the tariff pain peaked?
Tariff rates may have peaked, but uncertainty hasn’t: Markets may be breathing easier, but investors should not mistake easing conditions for resolution. Even if headline tariff rates stay put, the real risk lies in prolonged policy unpredictability.
After April turbulence, what comes next?
Having come to the end of April the fact we’ve been able to shrug off most of the large losses seen at the start of the month should be considered as a win. The big question now is whether we can kick on from here, and revisit the highs seen in March, and that remains an unanswered question.
Latin America: How vulnerable is it beyond tariffs?
The vast majority of Latin American countries have been subject to 10% tariffs, the minimum rate, since April 2, imposed by the Trump administration. This leniency is due to the composition of their exports and the fact that most of them have a trade deficit with the US.
STOCKS
The Home Depot stock advances as Q1 comparable sales outperform consensus Premium
The Home Depot (HD), one of the United States' two primary hardware store retailers, reported first-quarter results early Tuesday that impressed a worried market. Comparable sales, while down globally, were better than analysts had projected.
FX in Depth
Tariff rates may have peaked, but uncertainty hasn’t: Markets may be breathing easier, but investors should not mistake easing conditions for resolution. Even if headline tariff rates stay put, the real risk lies in prolonged policy unpredictability.
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Cycle Analysis
"A cycle is a recognizable price pattern or movement that occurs with regularity in a specific time period"
Sentiment agregator
"Advisory Opinion, comprised of arguments and trade ideas which have been committed to publication and therefore have an influence on the trading public, are considered a sentiment indicator."
Intro to Ellio Wave
"Have you ever read news updates mentioning Elliott Wave yet you don’t have a clue what these mean for the Forex?"
Support and resistance
"Support and Resistance Lines conform the most basic analytical tools and are commonly used as visual markers to trace levels where the price..."
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What are the types of Forex Analysis?
There are innumerable ways to analyze the Forex market, but its goal is the same: trying to predict where the price is headed next. The most popular types of forex analysis are:
- Technical analysis
- Fundamental analysis
- Sentiment analysis
What indicator is best for Forex?
There are several indicators key to trade the forex market, and all of them are a great tool for the trader to forecast where the price can go next.
There are indicators of sentiment, trend, volume, etc. Their value will depend on the strategy the trader is trying to follow and its risk management rules.
How do you analyze trends in Forex?
Detecting directional movements is critical. At the end, an FX trader needs to determine and anticipate such a move, or trend, to make profits.
There are multiple tools that can be used to achieve the goal, such as trend lines, supports, resistances, technical indicators, and even pure observation of the price behaviour on the forex chart.
It’s important to take into account that fundamental analysis is as important as the technical one. Using both the trader could better forecast the trend to maximize the benefits and limit the losses trading Forex.
How do I create a Forex Strategy?
The best strategy for one person could be the worst one for others. There are several questions that need to be answered ahead of defining it. How many hours can I dedicate to FX? What is my risk tolerance? These among the most relevant questions.
A forex strategy is a combination of tools that should result in a positive balance in a certain period of time. During the creation of a strategy, flexibility and imagination are very important values. Once the strategy is created, discipline is one of the greatest virtues.
How can beginners start trading forex?
Every learning process is evolutionary and requires the right steps to be followed in order to obtain knowledge and develop skills.
For new traders, it is advisable to work with simple but very powerful tools, such as trend lines, support and resistance or Japanese candlesticks.
It is advisable to start working on simple patterns, such as triangular figures, rectangles or reversal patterns. These types of layouts are easier to manage and the novice trader will learn to manage positions without large ranges that increase risks.
Educate yourself. Knowing the tools, and learning to use it is critical. As in any other professional career, learning before practicing is the key to success. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses is also a critical part of this process.
How do I get a forex signal?
There are multiple providers of forex signals send traders positions that are ready to be traded out of box. FXStreet has its own signals service with experts at different markets. In the FXS Signals service, you will have access to multiple trading signals, both algorithmic and executed by our team of expert analysts. Automated strategies are presented in a transparent manner and the technical fundamentals on which the strategy is built are provided. Manual strategies executed by FXS experts are always explained with a didactic objective. Tthat allows the user of the FXS service to not only execute the trade with understanding, but also to make their own decisions in the future.