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Fundamental analysis refers to the study of the core underlying elements that influence the economy of a particular entity. It is a method of study that attempts to predict price action and market trends by analyzing economic indicators, government policy and societal factors (to name just a few elements) within a business cycle framework. For forex traders, the fundamentals are everything that makes a country tick. From interest rates and central bank policy to natural disasters, the fundamentals are a dynamic mix of distinct plans, erratic behaviors and unforeseen events. Therefore, it is best to get a handle on the most influential contributors to this diverse mix than it is to formulate a comprehensive list of all "The Forex Fundamentals."
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Written by OANDA |
Dec 31 12 14:27 GMT
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On the final trading day of 2012, EUR/USD has edged lower, and has fallen below the 1.32 level. Despite intensive talks in Washington to try and avert the fiscal cliff, the likelihood of a last minute breakthrough on Capitol Hill before the January 1st deadline does not appear likely. Market releases ended the year on a high note, as US Pending Home Sales jumped 1.7%, well above the forecast of a 0.3% decline. With the markets closed on Tuesday for the New Year's holiday, trading volumes remain thin. This has reduced liquidity and could result in increased volatility as we wind up 2012. There are no scheduled releases from the Euro-zone or the US on Monday.
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Written by Swissquote Bank SA |
Dec 31 12 10:54 GMT
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The finally-ending 2013 has been a difficult year for the World's economy, and it is still not over. Despite the last-minute good news from China and the recovery hopes from Japan, the European debt crisis, China's slowing growth, and the US "fiscal cliff" are some of the major headlines which will, apparently, be carried over the New Year. As of the last day-of-the-year, there is no time to relax as the US "fiscal cliff" will finally take effect in less than 24 hours, while the German Chancellor Merkel announces that "the economic environment will be more difficult in 2013." On Friday's session, the S&P500 dropped to 1,402.43; Nasdaq Composite index lost 0.8572%, while Down Jones was down by 1.2080%.
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Written by Dukascopy Swiss FX Group |
Dec 31 12 09:03 GMT
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The French economy expanded less than initially was expected, adding to concerns that the recovery may be too weak to help President Francois Hollande's government reduce unemployment, which is currently at a 15-year high, and improve the overall economic situation. Nation's gross domestic product rose 0.1% in the third quarter, compared to a 0.2% growth estimated on Nov.15. The moderate growth and a return to positive territory provided some comfort and confounded initial expectations that Europe's second largest economy may slip into recession in the last quarter of 2012. At the same time, imports dropped by 0.5%, while exports accelerated slightly by 0.6%.
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Written by Swissquote Bank SA |
Dec 31 12 08:52 GMT
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Good news came from China to compensate the "fiscal cliff" panic as the automatic spending cuts and tax increases will take action as soon as tomorrow, and no deal has been done yet. Harry Reid stated that "Democrats are not in position to make counteroffer to latest republican proposal and that there is still significant distance between Republicans and Democrats in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations." However, Chinese economic data saved the day. The HSBC China Manufacturing PMI jumped to 51.5 (vs. last month's 50.9), and HSBC December China PMI New orders sub-index reached 52.9 (both highest since 2011).
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 07:02 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, GBP rose 0.30% against the USD and closed at 1.6163.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.6155, with the GBP trading marginally lower from Friday’s close. Economic data released this morning indicated that the Lloyds business sentiment index in the UK rose to a reading of 20.0 in December, from a reading of 17.0 reported last month.
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 07:01 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, EUR declined 0.24% against the USD and closed at 1.3216, amid poor French and Spanish economic data and disappointing Italian bond auction.
In French economic news, the gross domestic product expanded 0.1% (QoQ) in the Q3 FY2012, compared to a 0.2% expansion previously estimated. However, consumer spending in France rose 0.2% in November, compared to a revised 0.1% fall in the previous month. Market had expected spending to remain unchanged. Separately, Spanish retail sales retreated 7.8% (YoY) in November, after declining 9.7% in the previous month. Additionally, the domestic producer price index (PPI) in Italy rose 2.2% (YoY) in November, slower than a 2.6% rise in October. The overall PPI rose 2.0% annually, compared to a 2.3% increase in the previous month.
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 07:00 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, the USD weakened 0.66% against the JPY and closed at 85.93.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 86.15, with the USD trading 0.25% higher from Friday’s close.
The pair is expected to find support at 85.82, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 85.49. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 86.48, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 86.81.
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 06:58 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, the USD rose 0.14% against the CHF and closed at 0.9137.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 0.9147, with the USD trading 0.12% higher from Friday's close. The pair is expected to find support at 0.9116, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.9085. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.9180, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.9213.
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 06:57 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, the USD rose 0.20% against the CAD to close at 0.9970, as risk appetite fell amid rising uncertainty surrounding talks between US lawmakers to avoid the looming fiscal cliff crisis.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 0.9950, with the USD trading 0.20% lower from Friday’s close.
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Written by GCI Financial |
Dec 31 12 06:56 GMT
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For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT on Friday, the AUD weakened marginally against the USD to close at 1.0372.
LME Copper prices ended flat or $3.8/MT to $7867.5/MT. Aluminium prices declined 0.6% or $12.8/MT to $2030.5/MT.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0384, with the AUD trading 0.11% higher from Friday's close.
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