Forex Analysis


Forex analysis is how traders assess the next moves a currency pair is about to take, providing insights for taking a position. For this reason it is an essential tool for traders to make the best decisions in their daily trading routine, based on the fundamental and technical aspects of an asset. Fundamental analysis is based on the countries' economic situation, future prospects, and primarily what central banks plan to do with interest rates. Technical analysis focuses on previous price action, the repeat of well-known chart patterns, and other factors.

Breaking: Nonfarm Payrolls increase by 12,000 in October vs. 113,000 forecast

Breaking: Nonfarm Payrolls increase by 12,000 in October vs. 113,000 forecast

Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the US rose by 12,000 in October, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This reading followed the 223,000 increase (revised from 254,000) recorded in September and missed the market expectation of 113,000 by a wide margin.

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EUR/USD retreats toward 1.0850 despite weak US employment data

EUR/USD retreats toward 1.0850 despite weak US employment data

EUR/USD loses its traction and declines toward 1.0850 after testing 1.0900 earlier in the session. Because Nonfarm Payrolls data for October missed the market expectation by a wide margin due to hurricanes and strikes, the US Dollar manages to hold its ground.

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GBP/USD climbs above 1.2950, looks to end week little changed

GBP/USD climbs above 1.2950, looks to end week little changed

GBP/USD benefits from the improving risk mood and trades in positive territory above 1.2950 in the American session on Friday as markets ignore the weak labor market data from the US. The pair remains on track to end the week flat.

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Europe’s booming labour market needs to brace for change

Europe’s booming labour market needs to brace for change

The luxury of labour hoarding is coming to an end in the eurozone as corporate profits dwindle. And that’s going to mean wage growth will ease, unemployment will tick up and we’ll see more bankruptcies too. A terrible prediction? We’re actually just getting back to normality.

United States: FHLB deposits, leading indicators of pressure on liquidity

United States: FHLB deposits, leading indicators of pressure on liquidity

On 30 September, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced its intention to raise counterparty exposure limits on the deposit accounts of Federal Home Loan Banks to the same level as those limits set for their federal funds loans, an approach discussed in its December 2023 report. 

This time is not different for China

This time is not different for China

High profile policy announcements from China have captured financial markets' attention over the past few weeks. China's central bank eased monetary policy, while the Ministry of Finance deployed fiscal resources to aid the property sector and local banks.

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What the US presidential election outcome could mean for stocks

What the US presidential election outcome could mean for stocks Premium

Wall Street prefers Trump to win the US presidential election and thinks it is likely. Kamala Harris winning could benefit Deere, Brookfield Renewable Corporation, NextEra Energy, Dr. Horton, or Centene.

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Cycle Analysis

"A cycle is a recognizable price pattern or movement that occurs with regularity in a specific time period"

Sentiment agregator

"Advisory Opinion, comprised of arguments and trade ideas which have been committed to publication and therefore have an influence on the trading public, are considered a sentiment indicator."

Intro to Ellio Wave

"Have you ever read news updates mentioning Elliott Wave yet you don’t have a clue what these mean for the Forex?"

Support and resistance

"Support and Resistance Lines conform the most basic analytical tools and are commonly used as visual markers to trace levels where the price..."



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What are the types of Forex Analysis?

There are innumerable ways to analyze the Forex market, but its goal is the same: trying to predict where the price is headed next. The most popular types of forex analysis are:

  • Technical analysis
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Sentiment analysis

What indicator is best for Forex?

There are several indicators key to trade the forex market, and all of them are a great tool for the trader to forecast where the price can go next.

There are indicators of sentiment, trend, volume, etc. Their value will depend on the strategy the trader is trying to follow and its risk management rules.

How do you analyze trends in Forex?

Detecting directional movements is critical. At the end, an FX trader needs to determine and anticipate such a move, or trend, to make profits.

There are multiple tools that can be used to achieve the goal, such as trend lines, supports, resistances, technical indicators, and even pure observation of the price behaviour on the forex chart.

It’s important to take into account that fundamental analysis is as important as the technical one. Using both the trader could better forecast the trend to maximize the benefits and limit the losses trading Forex.

How do I create a Forex Strategy?

The best strategy for one person could be the worst one for others. There are several questions that need to be answered ahead of defining it. How many hours can I dedicate to FX? What is my risk tolerance? These among the most relevant questions.

A forex strategy is a combination of tools that should result in a positive balance in a certain period of time. During the creation of a strategy, flexibility and imagination are very important values. Once the strategy is created, discipline is one of the greatest virtues.

How can beginners start trading forex?

Every learning process is evolutionary and requires the right steps to be followed in order to obtain knowledge and develop skills.

For new traders, it is advisable to work with simple but very powerful tools, such as trend lines, support and resistance or Japanese candlesticks.

It is advisable to start working on simple patterns, such as triangular figures, rectangles or reversal patterns. These types of layouts are easier to manage and the novice trader will learn to manage positions without large ranges that increase risks.

Educate yourself. Knowing the tools, and learning to use it is critical. As in any other professional career, learning before practicing is the key to success. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses is also a critical part of this process.

How do I get a forex signal?

There are multiple providers of forex signals send traders positions that are ready to be traded out of box. FXStreet has its own signals service with experts at different markets. In the FXS Signals service, you will have access to multiple trading signals, both algorithmic and executed by our team of expert analysts. Automated strategies are presented in a transparent manner and the technical fundamentals on which the strategy is built are provided. Manual strategies executed by FXS experts are always explained with a didactic objective. Tthat allows the user of the FXS service to not only execute the trade with understanding, but also to make their own decisions in the future.