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EUROPE’S

DEFLATION PROBLEM TRADER’S CORNER

WORLD CURRENCY NEWS

The course you should explore

Europe’s dance with deflation

FOREX SCIENCE

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FOREX MARKET ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE MONEY EVEN AT 3 PM

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Our method of trading allow us to confidently trade openly five days a week and some night sessions as well.

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Europe’s dance with deflation

EDITORIAL

A Glimpse to What’s Ahead.

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A Glimpse to What’s Ahead We started with a simple idea in mind, share our forex knowledge with a community of people that are looking for good quality information, coach them so they can see the different aspects of the market, and Trade along with them so that together we can see the value of an Art. Art of Forex was born afther this principal, because we want to influence in a good way people that come to us to learn Forex.

We understand that Forex is an Art, and like any artistic form, we are bound to learn the trade, understand the trade, learn the different tools for the trade and

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A Program that you can follow As part of the program, understanding the different factors and

Art of Forex has devote over 8 years of experience a collection of vital information. A trader need to be hollistic and understand

tools gives the trader the edge to perform very well in the market.

the market in a more active

We devote in this section the understanding of the most used

and logical approach. We have

indicators. These indicators are very well know and its information gives the analyst and trader a wide range of information. Follow us

created a two part strategy, one is call the 4 Dimension Trading Strategy and the other is the

as we talk about these indicators and if you would like to get more

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strategies follow a very stric rule,

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How Indicators Work

Essentials If you are hesitant to get into

the forex market and are waiting for an obvious entry point, you may find yourself sitting on the sidelines for a long while. By learning a variety of forex indicators, you can determine suitable strategies for choosing profitable times to back a given currency pair. Also, continued monitoring of these indicators will give strong signals that can point you toward a buy or sell signal. As with any investment, strong analysis will minimize potential risks.

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RSI – Overbought or Oversold Indicator A single –line oscillator plotted on a scale from 0 to 100, based on closing prices over a userdefined period. Common RSI period are 8, 14, and 21. RSI compares the strength of up periods to the weakness of down periods – hence, the label relative strength RSI reading over 75 are considered overbought ; reading below 25 are considered oversold. RSI signal are given when the indicator leaves overbought or oversold territory and on divergences with price.

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As momentum shifts, the %k line will

Stochastic

cross over the slower-moving %D line.

Crossovers in overbought or oversold territory are considered sell or buy signals. Overbought is above 80, and oversold is below 20.

Stochastic – A two-line oscillator plotted on a scale of 0 to 100. The two lines are known as %k (fast stockastic) and %D (slow stockastic). Stockastics are also based on closing prices of prior periods.

The basic theory behind stockastics is that the strength of a directional move can be

measured by how near the close is to the extreme of a period. In a uptrend, close near the highs for the period signifies strong momentum; a close in the middle or below signals that momentum is weakening. In a downtrend, the close of a period should be nearer to the lows for momentum to strengthen.

Note: The Instructor will lead you through a step by step example and explanation.

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MACD

(Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) Using MACD indicator you can identify the major trend and their reversals.

The first thing you have to do is to identify trend and their reversals. These major trend reversals provide very profitable opportunity for trading. MACD can detect trend direction and trend reversal by its centerline or zero line. In this centerline, the value is zero. Value is positive above centerline which is considered as a bullish region. Value of MACD line is negative below this centerline which is considered as a bearish region.

When MACD line is above this centerline, the trend is bullish, and the trend is bearish when MACD line (blue colored line) is below the centerline. When MACD line (blue colored line) crosses above this centerline then it is a bullish trend reversal and a very strong buy signal in favor of the trend. Inversely, it is a strong sell signal or an entry signal for short position when MACD line (blue colored line) crosses below the centerline.

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Fibonacci Retracements Fibonacci Retracements can also be

Fibonacci Retracements are ratios used to identify potential reversal levels. These ratios are found in the Fibonacci sequence. The most popular Fibonacci Retracements are 61.8% and 38.2%. Note that 38.2% is often rounded to 38% and 61.8 is rounded to 62%.

After an advance, chartists apply Fibonacci ratios to define retracement levels and forecast the extent of a correction or pullback.

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applied after a decline to forecast the length of a counter trend bounce.

These retracements can be combined with other indicators and price patterns to create an overall strategy.

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Candlestick Chart

In the candlestick chart, the body in the middle indicates the range between the opening and closing prices.

In the candlestick chart, the body in the middle indicates the range between the opening and closing prices.

Generally speaking, if the body is black or red, then the currency closed lower than it opened; conversely, if the body is white or green, then the closing price is higher than the opening price.

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FX TIPS & TRICKS

Forex Market allows you to make money, even at 3 am!

The Forex market has become an extremely popular venue for traders all over the world. Anyone with a computer and a good internet connection can trade the Forex market, making it accessible to artofforex.org

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almost anyone wanting to trade. And since there is as much as 5 trillion dollars traded daily in the Forex market it has very good liquidity.

The Forex market is so vast no one entity can control the market

price for an extended period of time. So you can enter a trade in the Forex market feeling pretty comfortable that nobody is going to drive the market against you for the purpose of stopping you out.

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Another advantage to the Forex market is that you can trade any time, day or night.

There are major Forex markets around the world, in London, in Australia, in Japan, in the USA, and they are all open at different times of the day.

So you can trade 24 hours a

day, 5 days a week. Trading begins on Sunday afternoon in the USA and ends Friday afternoon in the USA. Below I put a table for you to see when the markets are open.

The US markets open at 8:00 AM EST causing an overlap for a couple of hours with the

Forex trading hours, Forex trading time:

New York

opens at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST (EDT)

Tokyo

opens at 7:00 pm to 4:00 am EST (EDT)

Sydney

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opens at 3:00 am to 12:00 noon EST (EDT)

European markets, meaning they are both open at the same time. The end of the US market overlaps the opening of the Asian market. Because each market is open at a different time trading can be done 24 hours a day.

And so, there are hours when two sessions overlap:

New York & London

between 8:00 am —

Sydney & Tokyo

between 7:00 pm —

London & Tokyo

between 3:00 am —

12:00 noon EST (EDT)

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Trade day or night, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week

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So if the markets are open 24 hours a day which time is best to trade? The simple answer is that you can trade any

There is more volume traded during the

time. However, certain

European market session than any other

times do offer more

session. In my experience the best trends

liquidity.

develop more often during the European session than during any other session.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of good trading opportunities at

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other times. There are great trends that develop during all market hours.

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WORLD CURRENCY NEWS

Europe’s dance with deflation

Copyright Mira.com

For the last few years, Europe has gone thru a multitude of economic events. From the “greek drama” of almost no able to pay their dues, to an almost meltdown of Spain’s economy, Portugal, Ireland and Italy.

Nevertheless Europa has shown a resilient of going down into to history of the wonderful economic project that could have been, and shown strength even in the darkest hours. artofforex.org

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Investors have again look to Europe as a reserve region, and the euro as a reserve currency where they can shield from the ongoing economic woes and geopolitical hustle. Although this gives an approval stamp to the Euro region; it also creates pressure to their economy.

On a more local basis, unemployment continues to be very high in Europe, though not a major factor to the overall economy, and an aging

population; Europe is facing the same prospect that Japan is dealing at the moment.

People are looking to save more than usual. For years Japan’s economy has been outwards more than inwards, and so far it has been working but now they are facing the deflationary residual.

Europe is entering into the same realm, where its aging population is safeguarding from anotherrecession period where many suffer.

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Last ECB press conference, President Draghi stated out that even though they are evaluating the case, it is still not on a crucial stages and they will take the necessary stages in order to avert any possibilities of deflation and its consequences.

Though the international press wasn’t convince of his response, they kept asking him about it over and over.

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So what does it mean for Europe and why is so worrisome? For starters, for a beaten economy in a need to go out and sell more of its products, a more competitive currency is necessary so it can compete with others and allow its products to be more accessible in any market. So far the latest is not happening, the euro is gaining on value against its counterparts, creating a value pressure an a

reversal in its economy. Talks of a quantitive easing have been on the way, a closer monitoring of the currency and its behaving in the market has been in the process, talks at the monthly press conference have been stated and most of all results have been pointing out that if Europe don’t act any time soon a deflationary stage is imminent. artofforex.org

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So far, the Euro has been gaining value against its counter parts as the days passes by. It doesn’t seem a limit to where the currency can achieve, the first psychological level at 1.3800 was retested and broken; investors are outweighing the importance of this event and rumors and sentiments are flying high because of this.

In the last few days, many of the central banks presidents that form the ECB have mention and outweigh this real problem. One by one they have voice their approval to fight this problem with all the tools in their hands. The ECB has in the next weeks various press conference and meetings, and many analyst are waiting for the action of the ECB to become a reality anytime soon.

Failure to adopt any measure by the ECB will create a chain reaction in the world market that can be disastrous to the world economy.

We have to remember that the Euro is the second most traded currency, and by large one of the three major currencies that many investors take refuge in. Our analysis indicates that this action will take place very soon as indicated before; since many indicators and results have pointed out that is progressing to a critical deflation point, and the ECB will take very drastic measures, something in the realm of the BOJ, which move very aggressively to take the path of inflation in order to become competitive in the market again.

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Based in Tampa, Florida. Over 8 years in currency trading, co-moderator in the Live Trading Session. Holds a degree in Mass Communications and has held positions as a technical analysis, technical trainer and International sales engineer.Has run other several based businesses.

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