Trading The EUR/AUD

I've spent the better part of a year focusing my attention on the AUD/JPY. I think it's time to start looking into other pairs...Last week I started trading (shorting) the EURAUD.The EURAUD is another pair suitable for the carry trade. [For you beginners, some currency pairs earn interest while you hold them. Those that do allow you to participate in the so-called carry trade. See my recent...

Forex Roadmap

Do you have a roadmap?Over time it is easy to lose your way. You may forget the current trading ranges of some currencies. You may forget long term position viewpoints that you had previously determined. Frankly, things get hectic at times, and you don't always have the luxury of spending all day reminding yourself about previous conclusions. Some pointers can be very helpful.Here's an...

The AUD and its widening trade deficit

I maintain that the AUD will remain strong and that the widening trade deficit is symptomatic of a strong economy. A widening deficit is a basis for higher interest rates, whilst job losses in the USA are justification (a rationalisation) for lower rates in the USA. Regardless mortgage rates will not stay low in the USA beyond 2008. The subsidisation of the bank's short term loan requirements is an...

The outlook for the AUD

Contrary to the belief that the AUD will weaken because of softer global economic activity, I believe the AUD remain strong against the USD, and to a lesser extent against the JPY. By that I mean I expect the AUD to reach parity with the USD and for the AUD to eventually break Y90. I don’t rate the high personal debt levels in Australia or NZ as a significant obstacle, though they are certain to cause...

How To Start An Automated Online Forex Trading System (1)

Many friends of mine often ask me about how they can start a full automated online trading system in forex. Yes, every trader dreams about automated trading that will release them from this routine activity. Even that they are succesful traders in manual trading, they know that someday they will have to go and let robot to replace their position for trading. Everyone dreams about retire yo...