We all remember the term “Grexit.” It was coined when investors began thinking Greece might soon exit the euro zone. Not long after came similar headwinds in Spain. And analysts began talking…
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Why QE3 will fail, and why that may be very good for the U.S. dollar
by Jack Crooks It seems to me the Great Depression has cast a long dark shadow over Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s thinking. The man seems obsessed by the idea, based on his…
As China goes, so goes oil; as oil goes, up goes the U.S. dollar!
by Jack Crooks Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 7:30am I realize it’s never easy and rarely simple. But today I’m going to help you understand why global money-flow drives key markets and…
Here’s a down and dirty technique that can improve your currency trading decisions
by Jack Crooks There is no doubt about it; currency analysis is not an easy game. Why do I say that? Because there are different types of players, playing for different reasons,…
Does the ECB Have a Plan to Rescue the Euro? None That I See!
by Jack Crooks Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:30am We’re constantly talking about how much help the euro zone needs to escape the economic mess they’ve created. So will the European Central…
Asia Screeches and the Dollar Zooms
by Jack Crooks Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:30am I find it interesting how complacent many investors still are regarding Asia, China in particular. But I guess if one vests so much…
Successful Forex Trading Is NOT about Being a Genius
by Jack Crooks During my currency trading career, three books have had a profound influence on me by dispelling several common beliefs. And perhaps they can help you too. The first was…
The Most Important Rule of Currency Trading
by Jack Crooks There is so much talk out there about what moves currencies. Granted, at any point in time it could be anything … news, geopolitics, economics, earthquakes … on and…