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.
EUR/USD Forecast: Euro unlikely to break out of range Premium
EUR/USD registered marginal gains after returning from the Christmas break on Thursday but failed to gather bullish momentum. Early Friday, the pair trades in a narrow channel at around 1.0400. The data published by the US Census Bureau showed on Thursday that Initial Jobless Claims edged lower to 219,000 in the week ending December 21 from 220,000 in the previous week.
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GBP/USD declines toward 1.2500 as markets turn cautious
GBP/USD stays under modest bearish pressure and retreats toward 1.2500 on Friday after posting small losses on Thursday. The cautious market mood doesn't allow the pair to gain traction, while trading volumes remain low following the Christmas break.
Gold struggles to build on weekly gains, holds above $2,620
Gold enters a consolidation phase and trades below $2,630 on Friday after closing in positive territory on Thursday. The risk-averse market atmosphere helps XAU/USD limit its losses as investors refrain from taking large positions heading into the end of the holiday-shortened week.
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How different will 2025 be from 2024?
2024 is coming to an end, but political and economic uncertainties persist and are expected to continue into 2025, albeit in new forms. Donald Trump’s economic agenda is known. The measures that will actually be implemented, their timing and economic impact are among the great known unknowns of 2025.
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The next administration and Congress will take office in January, and one of the numerous policy changes under discussion is reducing federal spending. In this report, we take a deep dive into the composition of federal government spending and employment.
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Top 5 stocks for 2025: What to pick as experts foresee lower returns, higher uncertainty Premium
US stocks had a stellar performance in 2024 for the second year in a row. Uncertainty looks set to increase in 2025 as analysts see moderating returns. Alphabet, BYD, CVS, Merck and RingCentral are top picks for 2025.
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A convergence of growth rates between the US and the Eurozone is expected in the course of 2025, via a slowdown in US growth. The latter would suffer from the inflationary effects of Trumponomics and the resulting more restrictive monetary policy, with the Fed's expected status quo on rates throughout 2025.
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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
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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.