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US Dollar Declines May Continue as US Retail Sales are Expected to Fall for 5th Straight Month

The US dollar was already falling across the majors this morning when the release of US economic data at 8:30 ET suggested that the Federal Reserve will indeed cut rates aggressively next week.

First, the US import price index fell by the most since record-keeping began in 1989 at a rate of 6.7 percent during November, bringing the annual rate of price growth to a 6-year low of -4.4 percent. The decline wasn't entirely unexpected, given the strength of the US dollar and plunge in commodity prices. In fact, according to the Labor Department, petroleum import prices plummeted 25.8 percent in November alone. Meanwhile, initial and continuing jobless claims surged to the highest levels since 1982, suggesting that the US unemployment rate could climb further from its 15-year highs of 6.7 percent. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has already declared that the US economy fell into recession in December 2007, but the labor market data only suggests that the recession will continue through the end of the year and into 2009.

Looking ahead to Friday, the Commerce Department’s release of US retail sales at 8:30 ET is forecasted to fall negative for the fifth straight month in November at a rate of -2.0 percent. Such a decline won’t be entirely surprising given the combination of the jump in the unemployment rate to a 15-year high, the continuing collapse in the housing sector, and persistently tight credit conditions. Later in the morning, the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer confidence survey is forecasted to fall even further to a 28-year low of 54.8 in December from 55.3. Traders should beware that while this report has a 10:00 ET official release time, it tends to hit the wires a few minutes early, which can sometimes spark a bit of a “surprise” factor in the markets. Overall, disappointing retail sales and sentiment figures could weigh on the US dollar, especially as the Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut rates on December 16 by at least 50 basis points to 0.50 percent.

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Does it feel like your money is shrinking nowadays? In some countries around the world, it really is getting smaller.

Mexico, following the lead of several countries around the world, has proposed making coins smaller and using cheaper metals to keep cost low amid the financial crisis and volatile metal costs.

The Mexican Senate on Thursday approved President Felipe Calderon's bill to modify the country's coinage. The plan awaits approval from the lower house of Congress, which will vote in February.

"We're being hit hard economically, so we're looking to spend more efficiently," said Enrique Lobato, director of cash programming for Mexico's central bank.

The Mexican economy is running a 1.8 percent budget deficit, the country's first in years, and next year's 3 trillion peso ($224 billion) budget will be tight.

Lobato said under Calderon's proposal, the bank could save around 200 million pesos (US$14.7 million) per year in production costs.

Total production costs on coins this year reached nearly 1 billion pesos (US$73.5 million,) he said. Costs include the price of metals and minting the coins. The bank produces around 1.5 billion coins each year.

Mexico has eight kinds of coins in the following amounts: 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos. The plan, if approved, would shrink the size of the four smaller coins, and reduce the amounts of copper, zinc and nickel alloys in each of the peso coins, as well as in the 20 and 50 cent coins.

In Mexico, the use of coins has grown by about 6 percent annually, the government says. Around 20 billion coins are in circulation.

Many countries have done the same to cut costs in their moneymaking.

Australia and New Zealand recently eliminated their 1 and 5 cent coins, and New Zealand in 2006 significantly reduced the size of its 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.

In the United States, the U.S. Mint is lobbying Congress to make the penny more cost-effective. The 1-cent copper-colored disc now costs 1.2 cents to produce.

Countries often will change coin production when inflation and metal prices alter coins' value and cost-effectiveness, said Francois Velde, a senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

"This most likely happens in times of high inflation, of sharp currency devaluation or in times of high commodities prices," he said. "The lowest denominations are typically hit first, because inflation eats away at their real value."

Mexico's annual inflation hit a seven-year high of 6.2 percent in the first two weeks of November, and the peso has tumbled more than 30 percent against the U.S. dollar since Aug. 1.

Base metal prices, including copper and aluminum, had hit record highs this year, but have fallen nearly 60 percent from 2007 levels. Nickel has dropped 80 percent.

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Question:

Here we can see a Double Top occurring on the USD/CAD chart. The MACD indicator shows the first peak, but gets nowhere near on the second peak. This to me indicates that the trend will turn and shows a good time at which to sell.






















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Well done...

This is a dramatic example of divergence on this USDCAD pair. Coupled with a double top, this would be a solid indication of a potentially bearish move. It may not be an all out change in the trend, but, as can be seen on the chart, a pullback of several hundred pips did occur after the double top.

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Serbia's currency on Wednesday dropped to an all-time low against the euro despite repeated central bank interventions to support it on foreign exchange markets.
The dinar traded down at 90.59 per euro -- from highs of 75.75 a euro on Aug. 7 -- even though the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) on Tuesday sold euro10 million ($12.7 million) on financial markets to offset the strong demand for foreign currencies.

The NBS sold more than euro600 million to buy dinars on the foreign exchange market since late September to stop the fall of the national currency, triggered by the global economic crisis and worries over Serbia's economy.
"We are not spending foreign currency reserves, but withdrawing dinars" from the market, Serbia's central bank Governor Radovan Jelasic said Wednesday.

Since late September, the dinar has fallen about 15 percent against the euro and 25 percent against the dollar. On Wednesday, the Serbian currency for the first time broke through the psychologically important barrier of 90 dinars per euro.

Economists say the currency's slide is caused by the reduced influx of foreign capital through credit and investment, the growth of risk premiums, the imbalance between supply and demand, and panic withdrawals of foreign currencies from private savings accounts.

Serbs have withdrawn about euro1 billion from their bank accounts since October.

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The ADP employment report for November showed that the private sector reduced their payrolls by 250,000 which were the most since November, 2001. Goods producing firms led by dropping 158,000 jobs as manufacturing activity has grinded to a halt. Indeed, the forecast for the Non-farm payrolls report is expected to show total job losses for the month at 325,000. However, given the private sector over shot its initial forecast by 45,000 the total losses could be greater.

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October 2008 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Rate Decision

 

The RBNZ lowered the benchmark interest rate by 100bp to 6.50% from 7.50% – the largest reduction since the central bank began using the official cash rate in 1999. The extraordinary efforts taken on by Governor Alan Bollard suggests that economic conditions are deteriorating at a rapid pace as the economy slipped into a recession during the first half of the year, and policymakers may ease policy further over the coming months as growth prospects deteriorate. Dr. Bollard stated that ‘economic activity will be further constrained by these international developments,’ and went onto say that the central bank will ‘lower the rate further’ as price pressures alleviate. Falling oil prices have clearly helped to taper the upside risks for inflation, which could lead the RBNZ to hold a dovish outlook throughout the next year.

September 2008 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Rate Decision

 

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered the benchmark interest rate to 7.50% from 8.00% despite expectations for a 25bp cut. Governor Alan Bollard reduced the cash rate by 50bp for the first time since the 2001 as the economy slipped into a recession during the first half of the year, citing that the bank is now ‘in a loosening mode.’ The downturn in the economy paired with fading demands from the global economy has led the central bank to push inflationary concerns to the backburner even as consumer price inflation reached 5.1% in the third quarter, which is higher than the 4.9% forecast anticipated by the central bank. Despite the uptick in prices, Dr. Bollard expects inflation to moderate over the next few quarters on the back of falling energy prices, and he may continue to hold a dovish outlook as concerns of a global recession intensify.

July 2008 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Rate Decision

 

The New Zealand central bank reduced its cash rate for the first time in five years by 25bp to 8.00%. The downturn in the housing and financial sector paired with a 0.3% contraction in second quarter GDP continues to fuel recessionary concerns for the economy. RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard stated that ‘economic activity is likely to remain weak over the reminder of 2008,’ and went onto say that the central bank would ‘lower rates further’ if the inflation outlook continues to improve. Dr. Bollard also noted that ‘unpleasant international news has emerged since the June statement and there is a risk that the domestic economy will slow further,’ fueling bearish sentiment for the New Zealand dollar. As a result, the Kiwi plunged after the release, generating a short position with a gain of 25bp.

How To Trade This Event Risk

The New Zealand dollar may face increased selling pressures over the next 24 hours of trading as the RBNZ is widely expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 150bp to 5.00% from 6.50%. A Bloomberg News survey showed that 10 of the 17 economists polled expect the central bank to lower the key rate to 5.00%, whereas the remaining 7 economists forecast a 100bp cut to 5.50%. The downturn in the global economy paired with weakening demands for exports has clearly taken a toll on firms as business confidence fell to its lowest level in November since recordkeeping began in 1988, and conditions may only get worse as companies continue to scale back on production and employment. The New Zealand manufacturing index contracted for six consecutive months to reach a record low reading of 43.5 from 46.7 in September, while the unemployment rate surged to a five year high of 4.2% from 3.9% in the second quarter. Fading employment opportunities will continue to drag on growth despite the significant fall in energy costs as domestic demands waver. Retail spending fell 0.9% in the third quarter, followed by a 1.4% decline in the previous quarter, and may lead the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to ease policy further as price pressures alleviate. Falling oil prices have certainly helped to taper the upside risks for inflation, which should allow policymakers to hold a dovish outlook going forward. Moreover, RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard stated that he expects economic activity to remain subdued as growth prospects for the global economy deteriorates, and went on to say that ‘we would expect to lower the rate further’ as the outlook for inflation falls within the central bank’s 2% target for inflation. Policymakers expect headline reading for inflation to fall to 2.7% over the next two years as the economy contracts at a record pace, which could lead the reserve bank to ease policy well into the next year as the outlook for growth remains bleak.

Trading the given event risk may not be as clear cut as some of our other trades as market participants expect the RBNZ to aggressively lower borrowing costs over the near-term, so we would need to see a drastic shift in policy to consider a bullish outlook for the Australian dollar. Therefore, a rate reduction of less than 100bp paired with a neutral outlook for future policy would set the stage for a long NZDUSD trade, and we will look for a green, five minute candle following the release to confirm a long trade on two lots of the kiwi-dollar. Our initial stop will be placed at the nearby swing low (or reasonable distance), and this risk will determine our first target. Our second target will be based purely on discretion, and in order to preserve our profits, we will move the stop on the second lot to breakeven once the first trade reaches its target.

Nevertheless, deteriorating fundamentals paired with the drastic slowdown in the economy is likely to push the RBNZ to loosen monetary policy even further in order to ward off the downside risks to growth, and may continue to lower borrowing costs next year as the economy faces its worst recession in nearly a decade. As a result, dovish commentary following a 150+bp rate cut would favor a bearish outlook for the kiwi-dollar, and we will follow the same strategy as the long positions described above, just in reverse.

 

 

 

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EUR/USD:

Growth prospects for the Euro-Zone is expected to weaken further as market participants forecast the unemployment rate to increase to 7.6% from 7.5% in September. Economic activity has weakened considerably throughout the second half of the year as the economy slipped into a recession in the third quarter.

What’s Expected
Time of release: 11/28/2008 10:00 GMT, 05:00 EST

Primary Pair Impact : EURUSD

Expected: 7.6%

Previous: 7.5%

Effect the Euro-Zone Unemployment Rate had over EURUSD for the past 3 months

September 2008 Euro-Zone Unemployment Rate

The jobless rate in the Euro-Zone held steady at 7.5% for the second straight month as widely expected, but may push higher over the following months as growth prospects deteriorate throughout the second half of the year. Economic activity contracted 0.2% in the second quarter as firms reduced spending, and may slip into a technical recession in the third quarter as market participants expect growth to contract for the second consecutive quarter. Fading demands from the global economy paired with the downturn in the financial market has certainly stoked fears for a worldwide recession, and business may cutback costs even further as credit conditions remain far from normal. The spillover effects of the credit crunch has certainly taken a toll on the real economy, and economic activity may remain subdued well into the next year as the major economies throughout Europe teeter on the brink of a recession.

August 2008 Euro-Zone Unemployment Rate

The Euro-Zone unemployment rate increased to 7.5% from a revised reading of 7.4% in July as the economy teeters on the brink of a recession. Employment opportunities have weakened considerably throughout the second half of the year as demands from home and abroad falter, and conditions may only get worse as economic activity weakens throughout Europe. Deteriorating fundamentals paired with the drastic slowdown in the global economy sparked fears that the euro-region could face a severe economic downturn as the spillover effects of the credit crunch continues to take a toll on the real economy. Despite the severity of the financial crisis, the European Central Bank is widely expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% at tomorrow’s policy meeting, but may switch gears in the months ahead as falling oil prices curb the upside risks for inflation.

July 2008 Euro-Zone Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in the Euro-Zone held steady at 7.3% for the third consecutive month, which was inline with expectations. However, fading confidence among businesses paired with slowing demands from the global economy could raise the jobless rate over the coming months as the growth outlook turns dim. Business sentiment slipped to -0.33 from a revised reading of -0.20 in July as demands from home and abroad weakened throughout the second half of the year. Retail spending fell 0.6% in June, followed by a 0.3% decline in industrial new orders, and economic activity may weaken further as trade deficit widened to 3.0B from 1.0B in August. Despite the downturn in the economy, the European Central Bank continued to hold a neutral policy stance as they held the benchmark interest rate steady at a seven year high of 4.25% as policymakers carry out their one and only mandate to ensure price stability.

How To Trade This Event Risk

Growth prospects for the Euro-Zone is expected to weaken further as market participants forecast the unemployment rate to increase to 7.6% from 7.5% in September. Economic activity has weakened considerably throughout the second half of the year as the economy slipped into a recession in the third quarter, and firms may continue to cut payrolls as demands from home and abroad deteriorate. Manufacturing activity contracted for the sixth consecutive month in November to record its biggest monthly decline in nearly a decade as the PMI reading slipped to 36.2 from 41.1 in October. In addition, service-based activity in the Euro-Zone weakened as well, which led the composite PMI to reach a record low reading of 39.7 from 43.6 in the previous month. Moreover, industrial new orders plunged 3.9% in September, followed by a 1.5% decline in the prior month, while retail spending slipped 0.2% during the same period. The data suggests that employment opportunities will become increasingly scarce as economic activity falters, and the economy may face its worse recession in 15 years as firms continue to hold a dour outlook for growth. Business confidence plunged in November to reach its lowest level since 1993 as the index slipped to -2.14 from -1.34, while the economic outlook slipped to a 15 year low of 74.9 from 80.0 in October. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank is widely expected to lower the benchmark interest next week by 25bp to 3.00% from 3.25% as price pressures alleviate, but could be forced to ease policy further as economic activity deteriorates at a record pace. The interest rate outlook for the ECB could stoke increased selling pressures for the euro over the near-term as market participants expect policymakers to hold a dovish outlook well into the next year, but volatility may spike throughout the financial markets as traders in the U.S. are offline to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Trading the given event risk may not be as clear cut as some of our other trades as we expect trading volume in the currency market to fall as the U.S. observes a national holiday. Nevertheless, we would need a considerable improvement in the jobless rate to yield a bullish euro position for the scheduled event, and reading of 7.3% or lower would certainly set the stage for a long EURUSD trade. With an improved reading, we will look for a green, five-minute candle following the improved release to confirm an entry on two lots of the euro-dollar. We will place our initial stop at the nearby swing low (or reasonable distance), and this risk will determine the target for the first lot. Our second target will be based purely on discretion, and to preserve our profits, we will move the stop on the second lot to breakeven once the first trade reaches its target.

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Philippine economy "damaged but not quite ravaged" by global crisis as quarterly growth slows

The Philippine economy grew a sluggish 4.6 percent in the third quarter, slumping from 7.1 percent last year, after being "damaged but not quite ravaged" by the global financial crisis, the government said Thursday.

Industry grew at a faster rate of 7.1 percent from 6.6 percent a year earlier, but the services sector -- the linchpin of the economy with a 49.2 percent share of gross domestic product -- contracted 3.7 percent.

"The Philippine economy has been damaged but not quite ravaged by the global financial turmoil and high oil prices," the National Statistical Coordination Board said in a statement.

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The government expects 2008 growth of between 4.1 percent and 4.8 percent, down from 7.2 percent in 2007.

Central bank Gov. Amando Tetangco said he expected inflation in November to fall within a range of 10.3 percent to 11.2 percent, compared with 11.2 percent in October.

He said the price of rice and other foods continued to fall due to higher supply and favorable weather conditions

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So.. you want to make lots of money in forex trading? Well, before you get your feet wet....let me refresh your mind why forex trading is such a hot money maker...

The cash/spot FOREX markets have certain unique attributes that offer an unmatched potential for profitable trading in any market condition or any stage of the business cycle. It leaves one to wonder why bother in the first place?

Forex trading offers people who trade:

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High leverage ratio: It has a leverage ratio of up to 400 is normal when compared to a leverage ratio of 2 in the equity markets. Of course, this makes trading in the cash/spot forex market awkward a swell because it makes the risk of the down side loss much higher in the same way that it makes the profit potential on the upside much prettier.

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Inter-bank market: The foundation of the FOREX market consists of a global network of dealers that communicate and trade with their clients through electronic networks and telephones. There are no organized exchanges like in futures that are there to serve as a central location to facilitate transactions the way the New York Stock Exchange serves the equity markets.

No one can corner the market: The FOREX market is so large and has so many participants that no single trader, even a central bank, can control the market price for an extended period of time.

It is not completely Unregulated: The FOREX market is seen as an unregulated market although the operations of major dealers like commercial banks in money centers are regulated under the banking laws.

For the average person who is willing to get into forex trading, this market is just a better bet. With it being so wide open like it is, you have a higher gross potential than with any other trade type.

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A lot of people are surprised to find out just how easy it is to learn even the basics in relation to Forex online currency trading. You will be surprised just how quickly you can actually start to make a profit through this type of trading, but at the end of the day this will depend a lot on which type of trader are you. Through this article I will be explaining just how easy it is to learn about the basics of forex online currency trading and how easy it is to make a profit.

Certainly if you are someone who is looking to invest some money in order to make a little extra income then Forex currency trading may be what you should be thinking of. However it is vital that you first learn a little bit more about Forex online trading before you do. There are literally hundreds of sites on the internet which can provide you with tips and courses on how to make money from Forex trading.

There are a number of different tutorials now available online which can help explain everything a person needs to know about the Forex market and is ideal for the complete novice. These tutorials will show a person how the Forex market works, what is a Forex technical indicator, plus the types of economic indicators that a trader should be aware of when trading in Forex. Plus there are a number of different Forex trading systems now readily available for people to try and use which will help to make their Forex online currency trading much more successful.

What is extremely important if you really are interested in getting involved in Forex trading is that you do some training first. Forex currency trading is not something a person should dabble in without learning everything that they can about the subject. Certainly, you should depend on luck or based on someone's insider tips as well.

The great thing about many of the Forex online currency trading courses that are now available is that those running them understand what an enormous risk someone is taking getting involved in this type of trading.

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If you are serious about pursuing investments in the realm of the foreign exchange market, then you want to learn as many tricks of the trade as possible. Fortunately, uncovering Forex trading secrets is not as difficult as you may think. Here are some suggestions for resources that will help you learn some helpful tips and tricks in very little time.

One of the key things about building your arsenal of Forex trading tools is to understand that some of them will be online resources while others will involve more conventional avenues. Don”t tend to think that one is a good substitute for the other. Plan on developing a working list of diverse resources to help you in learning how to trade Forex.

A good place to begin learning a few tips and secrets is by purchasing a few books on the subject of foreign exchange. Forex trading books are loaded with background and ideas that may be just what you need in order to get very enthusiastic about the whole idea of trading. Books also have the advantage of being accessible even if an electronic device is unavailable.

Along with printed matter, don”t forget to ask your dealer about some basic Forex trading secrets. Often, this will yield at least some good ideas to keep in the back of your mind when deciding whether to initiate a given deal or not. Remember that a broker dealer has a wealth of experience to call upon, and there is no reason why you should not pick up on some of that experience. Most dealers are happy to share a few tips with a new investor, since it helps to build rapport and increase the chances of doing business together.

Networking with other Forex investors is also a good way to learn about resources and pick up some tips that could allow you to make quite a profit. You can find other investors at business-related events in the community, as well as participating in online forums that cater to Forex trading tips and strategies. As you come across some good ideas from one source, don”t forget to share them with others on the forums. This will help you cultivate the reputation of being up front, which in turn will make it easier for others to respond with helpful suggestions when you ask a question.

Searching the Internet for helpful articles about Forex trading may also provide some useful ideas as well. There are a number of web sites today that are devoted to the subject of Forex trading, so finding plenty of content on the web will not be difficult at all. Look for sources that offer links to other resources, or include a bibliography at the end of the article. These tools will help you continue to find more resources that will yield even more useful trading secrets.

 

Forex is nothing but the foreign exchange market where money itself is being bought and sold. Learning Forex trading means understanding what forex is and how to make use of the forex market to earn good profits by investing proper amounts. In order to learn forex the following are the things that are to be understood:

First off, in the Forex market there are three levels. We have the brokerage accountants, the real accountants and the students. The brokerage accountants are the brokers who let the buyers and the sellers to trade there currencies. They mediate between two firms or individuals. They are the Market Makers who will set the currency values and will help the traders to trade. The real accountants are the clients who are investing in the market in order to try to get some profits from the same. The students are beginners who are trying to understand the market with the help of training courses, simulators and the like.

Forex Market should not be confused with the stock market. Stock market is one where users deal with stocks and try to make profits with the increase in the stock values, forex deals with making profits with the increase in the currencies. It is more of an objective market. In the forex market if the participants want to change or manipulate the values of the currencies for certain purposes, they can do so by operating with billions of dollars or any other currency. Since it operates on such high values the manipulation of a single participant in the market is not a possibility. But the liquidity of this market allows both sides of traders to open and close the situations. The time that a trader will occupy a position is highly arbitrary and is dependent upon the strategies that he follows through out the trading.
It is also important to note the fluctuations in the currency values.

Another important term which we”ll come across when we are learning about forex trading is Margin Trading. Margin Trading is where traders trade with borrowed amounts. It allows traders to start trading with lesser capitals than what is normally allowed. It reduces the overhead expenses of having to transfer money and enables the traders to open there positions with lesser amounts of U.S dollars thus buying and selling other currencies. In forex it is not necessary to actually buy some currencies to sell it later. It is enough for the traders to actually open the positions for buying and selling without having any. But even to open positions it is necessary to invest a certain amount in dollars. The major currencies that are traded in the forex are euro, yen, pound, franc all of which are traded against dollars.

These are the basics that need to be understood to learn forex.