One of the most widely talked issue right now is China's weak economic datas. Many analysts have expected China's economy to enter its boiling point and, for one reason another, to experience downtrend in 2014. Barclay's criticized China's debt management and warned them of the danger of systemic financial risk in short and mid-term. Even George Soros called China as the biggest uncertainty in the world right now, because its growth model have lost its steam.
Until the end of 2013, more than 20000 online merchants and 1000 brick-and-mortar businesses accept payment in bitcoins. So, is this the time to invest in the cryptocurrency?
Deflation leads to reduced company earnings, resulting in layoffs and exacerbating unemployment rates. In turn, it would dampen consumer spending and negatively impact the country's economy.
Gold futures trading yesterday (1/1) jotted down as the biggest slump in three decades. Bart Melek from TD Securities in Toronto mentioned that The Fed's tapering and equity market's spectacular performance have worked together against gold. Gold's reputation as safe haven continue to decrease along improvements of economic conditions. Even George Soros and John Paulson have sold their golds. What's up with gold?
This is the time for restrospection and planning next year trading, plus making new year resolution. To help you, we have prepared two opinion on the topic of 2013 forex market dynamics and what we could hope for in 2014.
In an interview with NBC last night (22/12), IMF director Christine Lagarde said that United States of America has better outlook for 2014. She has good reason for this kind of optimism. Lowered unemployment, the Fed's tapering, and government budget agreement; all of them shows that USA in 2014 will do better. Naturally, better economy means better USD too. Do you think so?
Yesterday, The Fed cuts its stimulus program from 85billion dollar a month into 75billion. As soon as the announcement was made, USD rose in almost all pair, including JPY and AUD, and knocked out Asian currency. Today (20/12), Bank of Japan released its statement for the new stimulus program.
At last, the Fed announced the long-awaited tapering. Financial world was scrambling to get behind the stronger USD. Bloomberg (19/12) reported that Asian currencies, including Yen, fell after the announcement. Are you one of the traders who took profit from this event? Or are you dropped down like Asian currencies? The Asians, especially Indonesians, are questioning whether this is a signal for upcoming crisis.
