The Euro continues to climb as the Dollar continues to weaken. This market movement is mirrored almost across the board as every other asset class continues to strengthen. Essentially repeating the trend of 2009. But what will happen to the Dollar? The Chinese administration probably sees little need to change its economic policy just yet. China does not want to see a floating Yuan for the damage this would do to its huge UD Dollar holdings. In...more
Gold has been a very interesting product of late, especially for anyone who invested in it. However, it is not all one way traffic. Despite its seemingly never ending upward trend gold can be rather volatile on a day-to-day basis.Only a few weeks ago all the equity markets were looking nervous and many traders sought the so-called safety of gold. That spike left sellers of gold looking over their shoulders.The trend higher is still very much in...more
With the world in recovery mode, many people are still questioning how the markets got so out of control. They are also questioning something a little closer to home; their own finances.If we were to be honest with ourselves, then we should probably accept that we can improve on at least a couple of the following; tax efficient investments, long term investments, actively reviewing our existing investments and looking at new opportunities that the financial markets are currently providingI am sure we all appreciate that we could benefit from planning more.The one thing you can see in the newspapers and financial websites is that more and more people are turning away from just having a pension and a few stocks and shares.One style of trading, namely spread betting, is gaining popularity. It offers a good number of benefits compared to traditional share trading and the ease of access to numerous international markets, speed and number of trading opportunities, make it an attractive option.Before I go further though, it should be noted that, as with all forms of speculation, there is a downside. You can lose more than you initially staked.It"s reasonable to ask, "why should I trade?"...more
Gold has experienced a spectacular rise recently. I say recently, the metal has been trending upwards for months.With limited supply, the pressure should always be easier to apply to the upside. However, if this were the only argument then precious metals prices should never really fall.Perhaps the market is not particularly overbought at the...more
The increasing strength in world economic data does not seem to be translating, just yet, into more demand for crude. While peak oil is a phrase on everyones lips it must be said that production from many parts of the globe is currently artificially constrained.Producers seem willing to turn on the taps above $75, as a sort of profitable-commitment...more
Try to ask yourself how much do you know about option trading? Can you explain the distinction between "long" and "short"; "call" and "put"?If so, can you offer a good description of the right strategies to use during a "bear market"? And how about the neutral issue? Any suggestion for such an item you could raise? While these questions or issues offer only a narrow sampling of the kinds of things a good options trader should eventually understand, they do indicate the need for comprehensive and ongoing education. This means that some sort of training or coursework is necessary for someone to become a flourishing trader.So, if you hope to have any measurable level of success in options trading you are going to have to have a thorough understanding of the many terms and concepts that it involves. For this, seasoned investors have availed some sort of formal option trading course. Currently, people can access online seminars, real-time courses, and even complete software packages that provide both educational and investment resources. Common to such programs acquaints learners in the subject matter, and then provides them means or devices useful in achieving their goals. It could be...more
Managing a financial institution in todays market is a tough job to have. With the housing and mortgage industry down the types of loans being offered are changing daily and sometimes disappearing all together. As a consumer its frustrating and as a...more
I often get a chuckle when I see trading programs that claim you can make money in both up and down markets. Of course you can, when the market is going up you are long a position, and when the market is going down you are short a position. Its...more
Leasing a vehicle is generally considered as more beneficial than to purchase it and if you are looking for a commercial truck on lease basis then plenty of leasing services is available. Finding useful and required leasing service providers is the...more
Author: Steve SelengutFrom the end of 1999 through the end of 2009, all of the popular Wall Street market performance measurement tools were in the red. The average bloodletting level of the DJIA, the S & P 500, and the NASDAQ was a...more
Considering the recent economical crisis and the fact that people need more and more money every day, the Forex topic has gained a large amount of popularity lately. While it may sound too good to be true, many people are earning a lot more than they...more
In order to be a successful Forex affiliate, you really need to plan ahead. Set a schedule and follow it, meet your goals. Not very complicated steps, but considering you are going to work on this from the comfort of your own home, there is a...more