Level 3: Understand Fundamental Analysis

Discover what moves the Forex market beyond charts.

 1. The Basics of Fundamental Analysis

  1. What is Fundamental Analysis in Forex Trading?
  2. What Are the Major Forex Fundamentals?
  3. How to Use Fundamental Analysis in Forex?
  4. Why Fundamentals Matter: The Truth About Market Movements
  5. Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis: Which is Better for Forex?
  6. How to Use Fundamentals for Long-Term vs. Short-Term Trading
  7. The Role of Supply & Demand in Fundamental Analysis


2. How Central Banks Influence Currencies

  1.  What is a Central Bank? The Role of the Federal Reserve, ECB, BOJ & Others
  2.  Interest Rates & Forex: Why Hikes and Cuts Move the Market
  3.  Quantitative Easing (QE) vs. Quantitative Tightening (QT): How They Impact Currencies
  4.  Central Bank Forward Guidance: How to Read Between the Lines
  5. Central Bank Meetings & Speeches: How to Trade Policy Announcements

3. Economic Indicators Explained

  1.  What is GDP & Why It’s the Backbone of Fundamental Analysis
  2.  Inflation & Forex: Understanding CPI, PPI, & Inflation Expectations
  3.  Employment Data: How NFP, Unemployment Rate & Job Reports Move Markets
  4.  Trade Balance & Current Account: Why Deficits Matter for Currencies
  5.  Retail Sales & Consumer Confidence: What They Reveal About an Economy
  6.  Industrial Production & Manufacturing PMI: Leading Indicators for Growth
  7.  Housing Market Data: Why Home Sales & Construction Affect Currencies
  8.  The Yield Curve: How Bond Markets Predict Currency Strength
  9.  How to Track & Interpret Business & Consumer Sentiment Reports
  10.  Key Economic Calendars: How to Prepare for Market-Moving Data Releases


4. How to Analyze a Country’s Economy for Forex Trading

  1. The Four Key Macroeconomic Drivers of Currency Strength (Your Framework)
  2. How to Compare Two Economies & Predict Currency Trends
  3.  The Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & Capital Flows in Forex
  4.  Political Risk & Geopolitical Events: How They Impact Currencies
  5.  How Sanctions & Trade Wars Affect Currency Strength
  6.  The Importance of Government Debt & Fiscal Policy in Forex Trading
  7.  How to Analyze a Country’s Balance of Payments for Forex Forecasting


5. News Trading vs. Long-Term Fundamental Trading

  1.  What is News Trading? The Fast-Paced World of High-Impact Events
  2.  The Pros & Cons of Trading the News: Is It Worth the Risk?
  3.  How to Trade High-Impact Events Like NFP, CPI, & Central Bank Meetings
  4.  How to Spot & Avoid Market Manipulation During News Releases
  5.  The Difference Between Structural Fundamentals & Short-Term News Moves
  6.  The Best Forex Pairs for Fundamental Traders & Why


6. How to Build a Forex Fundamental Scorecard (Your Unique Framework)

  1.  What is a Forex Fundamental Scorecard & Why Do You Need One?
  2.  Step-by-Step Guide: Assigning Scores to Economic Indicators
  3.  How to Use a Weighted Scoring System to Rank Currency Strength
  4.  The Role of Market Sentiment in Your Fundamental Scorecard
  5.  How to Track & Update Your Fundamental Score Over Time
  6.  Case Study: A Real-World Example of a Fundamental Scorecard in Action

7. Interpreting Market Sentiment & Positioning

  1.  What is Market Sentiment & How Does It Affect Forex Trading?
  2.  How to Interpret the Commitment of Traders (COT) Report for Forex
  3.  How to Track Institutional & Hedge Fund Positioning in the Forex Market
  4.  Risk-On vs. Risk-Off Sentiment: How Global Market Conditions Affect Currencies
  5.  The Role of the Stock Market & Bond Yields in Forex Sentiment Analysis

8. Combining Fundamental & Technical Analysis

  1.  How to Use Fundamentals & Technicals Together for Better Trade Decisions
  2.  The Best Technical Indicators for Fundamental Traders
  3.  How to Time Fundamental Trade Entries Using Price Action
  4.  How to Identify High-Probability Fundamental & Technical Confluence Trades


9. Practical Guides & Case Studies

  1.  A Step-by-Step Guide to Analyzing an Economy Using Real-World Data
  2.  Case Study: How a Central Bank Rate Decision Led to a Major Forex Move