Kathy Lien
BKTraders and Prop Traders Edge
Master the 3 M's of forex trading that drive every major currency move: macro, micro, and monetary policy.
Discover how breaking news creates quick profit opportunities, economic data shapes short-term trends, and central bank decisions power long-term currency movements.
Whether you're puzzled by sudden market spikes or seeking a framework for more confident trading decisions, this breakdown reveals exactly how professional traders interpret market moves.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading forex carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade any such leveraged products, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD remains below 1.1750 ahead of ECB policy decision
EUR/USD remains on the back foot below 1.1750 in the European session on Thursday. Traders move to the sidelines and refrain from placing any fresh directional bets on the pair ahead of the ECB policy announcements and the US CPI inflation data.
GBP/USD ticks north following BoE’s announcement
The Bank of England decided to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as expected. The MPC voting was tight, with just 5 out of 9 officials backing the decision. Sterling Pound advances on relief as investors anticipated a more dovish outcome.
USD/JPY rises to near 156.00 ahead of US CPI data, BoJ policy decision
USD/JPY moves higher to near 156.00 in the countdown to the US inflation data. Fed’s Bostic sees inflation more worrying than the job market. The BoJ is expected to raise interest rates by 25 bps to 0.75% on Friday.
Editors’ Picks
BoE and ECB deliver without much surprise, US CPI comes next – LIVE
The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged as expected, while the Bank of England trimmed rates earlier in the day, also as anticipated. EUR and GBP surged with the news as market players gear up for US CPI data.
GBP/USD ticks north following BoE’s announcement
The Bank of England decided to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as expected. The MPC voting was tight, with just 5 out of 9 officials backing the decision. Sterling Pound advances on relief as investors anticipated a more dovish outcome.
Gold holds losses below $4,350 ahead of US CPI report
Gold struggles to capitalize on the previous day's move higher and holds its pullback below $4,350 in the European session on Thursday. The downtick could be attributed to some profit-taking amid a US Dollar bounce. All eyes now remain on the US CPI inflation data.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum hold steady while XRP slides amid mixed ETF flows
Bitcoin eyes short-term breakout above $87,000, underpinned by a significant increase in ETF inflows. Ethereum defends support around $2,800 as mild ETF outflows suppress its recovery. XRP holds above at $1.82 amid bearish technical signals and persistent inflows into ETFs.
Bank of England cuts rates in heavily divided decision
The Bank of England has cut rates to 3.75%, but the decision was more hawkish than expected, leaving market rates higher and sterling slightly stronger. It's a close call whether the Bank cuts again in February or March.
RECOMMENDED LESSONS
Making money in forex is easy if you know how the bankers trade!
I’m often mystified in my educational forex articles why so many traders struggle to make consistent money out of forex trading. The answer has more to do with what they don’t know than what they do know. After working in investment banks for 20 years many of which were as a Chief trader its second knowledge how to extract cash out of the market.
5 Forex News Events You Need To Know
In the fast moving world of currency markets where huge moves can seemingly come from nowhere, it is extremely important for new traders to learn about the various economic indicators and forex news events and releases that shape the markets. Indeed, quickly getting a handle on which data to look out for, what it means, and how to trade it can see new traders quickly become far more profitable and sets up the road to long term success.
Top 10 Chart Patterns Every Trader Should Know
Chart patterns are one of the most effective trading tools for a trader. They are pure price-action, and form on the basis of underlying buying and selling pressure. Chart patterns have a proven track-record, and traders use them to identify continuation or reversal signals, to open positions and identify price targets.
7 Ways to Avoid Forex Scams
The forex industry is recently seeing more and more scams. Here are 7 ways to avoid losing your money in such scams: Forex scams are becoming frequent. Michael Greenberg reports on luxurious expenses, including a submarine bought from the money taken from forex traders. Here’s another report of a forex fraud. So, how can we avoid falling in such forex scams?
What Are the 10 Fatal Mistakes Traders Make
Trading is exciting. Trading is hard. Trading is extremely hard. Some say that it takes more than 10,000 hours to master. Others believe that trading is the way to quick riches. They might be both wrong. What is important to know that no matter how experienced you are, mistakes will be part of the trading process.
The challenge: Timing the market and trader psychology
Successful trading often comes down to timing – entering and exiting trades at the right moments. Yet timing the market is notoriously difficult, largely because human psychology can derail even the best plans. Two powerful emotions in particular – fear and greed – tend to drive trading decisions off course.