Statistically speaking, correlation is the measured relationship between two units over a series of time. Correlation is measured on a range of -1 (perfect negative correlation) to 1 (perfect positive correlation). A positive correlation implies that the two units move in similar directions, the higher the correlation the closer and…
Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Art of Contrarian Trading: Volume, Consolidation, Distribution, Headlines
Traders are at a stage in the market cycle that is one of the most frustrating to deal with, and where the most money gets squandered trying to work things out. This stage is when we go through a phase of consolidation, moving sideways consolidating the recent moves made, while…
This Week’s Market Outlook
The moves this week should convince anyone that had any doubt, that the correlation between equity markets and currencies remains alive and well. It was a rollercoaster, with EUR/USD oscillating between 1.4800 support and 1.5000 resistance for the better part of the week. The S&P 500 meanwhile continued to find…
Understanding How and Why OTC Forex Markets Work
Trading the OTC (over the counter) currency markets offers an opportunity to hedge stock and bond investing, but really is more of a traded market following the ebbs and flows of global commerce than it is an investment arena to plan retirement from. Getting to know six major currency pairs…
Greenback Gains as Equities Consolidate
The dollar ended the week higher against most major currencies as risk aversion pressured risky assets. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet stated that the ECB will withdraw emergency cash gradually and tighten the standards under which it accepts newly issued asset-backed securities as collateral from banks for its refinancing…