Newsquawk Weekly Analysis: Apr 7, 2025

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MON: Japanese Cash Earnings (Feb), German Trade Balance (Feb), EZ Retail Sales (Feb), EZ Sentix Index (Apr) TUE: N/A WED: FOMC Minutes, RBNZ Announcement, RBI Announcement THU: Chinese Inflation (Mar), Swedish GDP (Feb), Norwegian CPI (Mar), Taiwan Trade Balance (Mar), US CPI (Mar) FRI: UK GDP (Feb), US PPI (Mar), US UoM Prelim (Apr), US … Read more

Understanding Currency Pairs: Base Currency vs. Quote Currency

Forex trading starts with one fundamental concept: the currency pair. If you’ve ever stared at something like EUR/USD = 1.20 and wondered what it really means, you’re not alone. Understanding how currency pairs work — especially the difference between the base currency and the quote currency — is essential for making informed trading decisions. This … Read more

Conflicts of Interest in Forex Market

How hidden interests shape the most liquid market in the world! The Forex market, with its daily trading volume surpassing $7.5 trillion, may seem like the ultimate playground for global finance. But beneath the surface lies a reality many retail traders overlook: the pervasive presence of conflicts of interest. These conflicts—often opaque—can quietly undermine fair … Read more

Who Trades Forex? Banks, Hedge Funds, and Retail Traders

Forex market is the beating heart of global finance. With over $7.5 trillion traded daily, it’s the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. But who exactly is trading all that money? Is it just a bunch of retail traders like you and me? Or are there bigger players pulling the strings behind … Read more

Why Fundamentals Matter: The Truth About Market Movements

Understanding what moves financial markets is the holy grail of investing and trading. Ask any seasoned investor or trader, and they’ll tell you: while technical charts can offer great timing signals, it’s the fundamentals that anchor long-term value. Whether you’re trading currencies, buying stocks, or investing in commodities, ignoring the economic and financial bedrock beneath … Read more

The History of Forex: How the Foreign Exchange Market Evolved

The foreign exchange market—commonly referred to as Forex or FX—is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. With daily trading volumes exceeding $6.6 trillion, it dwarfs all other capital markets. But despite its modern complexity and technological sophistication, the roots of the forex market stretch deep into human history. This lesson takes … Read more

How to Use Fundamental Analysis in Forex

Now that we know what to look for, how do we actually use this information to trade? Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started. Step 1: Stay Informed First things first, you need to stay on top of the latest news and data releases. Websites like ForexLive and Investing.com are great for this. Set … Read more

What is Forex Trading? A Beginner’s Guide

Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading, is the process of buying and selling currencies in the global marketplace. It is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, with a daily trading volume exceeding $7 trillion. Unlike traditional stock markets, Forex operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, making … Read more

Newsquawk Weekly Analysis: Mar 31, 2025

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MON: Japanese Activity Data (Feb), Chinese NBS PMIs (Mar), German Retail Sales (Feb), German Prelim CPI (Mar), USChicago PMI (Mar) TUE: Completion of US Trade Policy Review, RBA Announcement, Potential RBNZ Governor Appointment Decision, Japanese Tankan Survey (Feb), South Korean Trade Balance (Mar), Chinese Caixin Manufacturing Final PMI (Mar), EZ Flash CPI (Mar), US ISM … Read more

Newsquawk Weekly Analysis: Mar 24, 2025

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MON: EZ/UK/US Flash PMIs (Mar) TUE: PBoC MLF Announcement, NBH Announcement, German Ifo Survey (Mar), US Richmond Fed (Mar) WED: BoC Minutes, CNB Announcement, Australian CPI (Feb), UK CPI (Feb), US Durable Goods (Feb), THU: Norges Bank Announcement, US GDP (Q4), US PCE (Q4), Tokyo CPI (Mar), Banxico. FRI: BoJ Summary of Opinions, UK Retail … Read more