Economic indicators (such as GDP, key interest rates, consumer price indexes, etc.) are closely monitored by forex market players. But their analysis raises a number of questions. For example, how should these indicators be assessed? Which are the most compelling and relevant? How often should they ...
Can the lira still be saved?
A disastrous combination of questionable economic policy and the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has left the Turkish lira in free fall. The country has various options to escape from the malaise but prefers not to avail of them.
EUR/USD exhibits lateral movement and a decline in volumes
The weekly fluctuation range of the main EUR currency pairs was particularly modest last week. By way of example, among the major pairs, the one with the largest weekly fluctuation was EUR/CAD, with a fall of just -0.94%. This is a far cry from the levels of fluctuation we have seen in recent months...
The role and influence of central banks on the foreign exchange market
What role do they play? What influence do they have on the forex market? Find out everything you need to know about central banks in just five minutes.
Consolidation in the currency market
The euro continued to trade in the green last week against safe havens and the pound sterling, although the gains were somewhat limited (less than +0.50% over the course of the week). It is safe to say that the market has entered a consolidation phase, a sign of increased caution among market operat...
What’s behind the new gold rush?
The skyrocketing price of gold and the fall of the dollar have been the subject of a great deal of attention in recent weeks. The two are inextricably linked.
