the short answer is yes, forex is a zero sum game. but when you factor in the spread and commissions it is a negative sum game, as is all commodity trading. the only major non-zero sum game is the stock market. unless someone can think of another?

Is Forex a ZERO Sum game?

if im not mistaken that head and shoulders happend on the USDJPY chart....

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Up to date News Source?

it should be displayed in your broker's platform or on their website. interest paid/recieved is a broker dependent value. btw, are you trying to do something with the carry trading?

where can I find a list of interest rates for pairs?

you could be a prop trader, where you trade for a firm, usually with a mix of yours and their money. sort of like the FXCM program mentioned above. you can grind out a good living via scalping and it can lead to much bigger things for you. good luck!

Working In The Financial Industry

well today we get the statement from bernanke. a few weeks ago i predicted that he holds at 4.50%, but with fed funds pricing in a 99% chance that he raises 25bps, i would be a fool to hold on to that prediction. i do, however, think there is a good ...

Central Banks Watch

LOL!! red means "look out" not "get in" traders DO make money trading breaking news, however. but its not a simple game, it takes dedication, study and experience, just like any other trading strategy. the plus to news trading is that profits are ...

How do you trade news?

yeah i studied bard in college

How do you trade news?

well if demos were dollars and wishes true, it is newbs that would prosper, while me and soros boo hoo.

How do you trade news?

does his last name start with a J?

How do you trade news?

i forget the guy's name in market wizards who says you should always trade against a manipulation. the example he gave involved the pound. anyone remember his name?

How do you trade news?

yes yes, all of us (with really big money ) are waiting on the yen to skyrocket. its traders vs. BOJ, who will win???

How do you trade news?

LOL!!! that is EXACTLY what i feel like!!!

How do you trade news?

deflation + employement = japan it was a trick question

How do you trade news?

trade the YG, its a mini futures contract on gold, traded electronically. InteractiveBrokers offers that contract and anything else you want to trade.

Trading Gold

man if you can figure out the yen then i consider you a great trader the yen acts different than everything else. i believe it is the most highly manipulated currency, the BOJ is so concerned with the level of the yen (due to their high exports) ...

How do you trade news?

you had everything pretty much right except for the CPI stuff. id say the top news events for currencies are.... core CPI employement change (ie nonfarm payrolls) GDP GDP deflator (another inflation measure) core PPI (inflation for producers) ...

How do you trade news?

ok smart guy, well then what is the answer to this equation... deflation + employement = ?

How do you trade news?

great attachment bemac. one thing you are underestimating is the CPI, though. employement situation is important, and you have that covered, but CPI is even more important than employement. currency trading (on a fundamental level) is all about ...

How do you trade news?

thanks for the kind words, made my day! we have a good team behind the calendar volatility ratings. of course it is only given as a guide, not as an absolute, but it is nice to be able to glance at the calendar and quickly know what events are ...

How do you trade news?