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Forex ・
22 March 2021

How the forex market works

Foreign exchange, often abbreviated as forex or simply FX, refers to the exchange of global currencies on a decentralized market place – also known as over the counter (OTC) currency exchange.

Forex ・ Europe
3 March 2021

Rising bond yields and EUR/CHF are good for Switzerland

In forex markets, the Swiss franc has hit its lowest versus the euro since October 2019 thanks to rising bond yields. That's good news for Switzerland.

Stocks ・ Forex ・
25 February 2021

British pound at risk of a setback before new post-Brexit high

GBP/USD just hit a 3-year peak with forex traders eyeing a new post-Brexit peak. But next week's UK budget and the slow reopening plan pose risks.

Forex ・ Macro
21 January 2021

Will volatile forex pairs in 2020 be best currencies to trade in 2021?

Given the massive forex volatility of 2020, for the New Year, it pays toreview the performance of the most volatile forex pairs to visualise the price trends and the possibility of reversals.

Forex ・ Technical Analysis
15 January 2021

What are Forex Signals and how to use them

When you start forex trading, you will quickly see that it makes sense to take advantage of every tool at your disposal, perhaps including forex signals. But what are they and how to use them?

Forex ・ Banks
12 January 2021

Too soon to call a bottom in the US dollar but Fed tapering talk is reason to prepare

The US dollar has been battling higher this week with DXY rising back through the key 90 big figure and EUR/USD down 200 pips from a 2-year high. Is there more to come?

Forex ・ Macro ・ Covid-19
5 January 2021

Sweden country profile: Swedish Krona soars against the Dollar

The Swedish Krona has been in the news lately. Our research into the country will offer you an overview of why Sweden caught our attention at FlowBank and why there is more than just the Krona going for it.

Forex ・ Politics
14 December 2020

What happens to the franc if the US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator?

The Swiss franc is the top G10 FX riser in 2020 despite direct intervention from the SNB that could land the country labelled as a currency manipulator.

Forex ・ Macro ・ Politics
9 December 2020

Political events that could drive investments flows in 2021

Like it or not, the decisions of policymakers play an increasing role in financial markets so we’ve made this handy guide to political events in 2021.

Forex ・
7 December 2020

GBP/USD should breakout after a Brexit trade deal but shorts will be tempted by risk: reward

Surprise surprise its December and there is no post-Brexit trade deal! Surely an agreement will be reached in the end BUT the risk: reward to taking the other side is interesting

Forex ・ Commodities ・
3 December 2020

These days investors 'dig' commodity currencies...

A jump in basic resource prices has seen the Aussie and Loonie at their highest in 2 years vs the dollar. Can commodity FX keep doing the heavy lifting?

Forex ・
1 December 2020

EUR/USD hits 1.20 - euro traders fade EU budget drama

The euro-dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) is at its highest in 3 months amid dollar weakness and efforts to finally pass the EU budget & recovery fund.

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