Showing posts with label Forex. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Forex. Show all posts

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Japan Election to Reinforce Abe's Economic Agenda

Japanese voters go to the polls on July 21 to elect half of the upper chamber of parliament. With the Prime Minister Abe and his cabinet enjoying strong support and the economy recovering, even if deflation has not been completely eradicated, the coalition government is widely expected to secure a majority. This will end the split in the Diet and ensure Abe has the legislative support for his economic program. Previously, it had appeared the Abe would not be content with a simple majority. It was thought a 2/3 majority was desired to secure sufficient support for his political agenda, which includes constitutional changes to strengthen its military capabilities. This seems considerably less likely now. An important implication of this is that the focus on Abenomics will not be diluted...

Currencies Are Traded in Pairs

Forex trading is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling another. Currencies are traded through a broker or dealer, and are traded in pairs; for example the euro and the U.S. dollar (EUR/USD) or the British pound and the Japanese yen (GBP/JPY). When you trade in the forex market, you buy or sell in currency pairs. Imagine each pair constantly in a "tug of war" with each currency on its own side of the rope. Exchange rates fluctuate based on which currency is stronger at the moment. Major Currency Pairs The currency pairs listed below are considered the "majors". These pairs all contain the U.S. dollar (USD) on one side and are the most frequently traded. The majors are the most liquid and widely traded currency pairs in the...

 
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