What is De-Dollarization?
Learn how de-dollarization could cost the US dollar its place in the international monetary system.
Christian Norman
Financial Writer
Christian Norman is a Financial Writer for OANDA, offering market commentary on both a technical and fundamental basis.
With years of experience as a trader, his passion for market technicals helps guide his analysis across a broad range of asset classes and instruments.
What is Non-Farm Payroll and why it Matters to Forex Traders
US non-farm payroll reports provide vital information regarding the health of the US economy. We unpack more about what it means for traders, why it’s important and its impact on forex rates here.
X Factors That Affect Currency Value
Numerous factors influence currency value and exchange rates, from interest rates, inflation, and debt, to political stability, and more.
What are Bullish and Bearish Markets?
Bullish and bearish are among the most common terms you will hear when following financial markets. What do they mean?
How Different Fundamental Themes affect the Forex Markets
In the school of fundamental analysis, the same themes can often dictate the overall outlook on any given currency pair. In this article, we identify some of these.
How the FX Market Interrelates with Stocks, Bonds and Commodities
The movement in price of any given asset is never random. Sometimes, these changes in price can be explained by correlations, where an asset interrelates with another, or a broader economic theme.
How to Find Trading Opportunities using Divergence Analysis
When used effectively, divergence analysis can be a powerful tool within your trading arsenal and can help spot potential changes of trend early.
What are the ‘BRICS’ and why are they important?
An understanding of how the BRICS nations' economies are performing and how their regional economic integration is progressing. Read more.
Why is the Consumer Price Index, a high-impact US data release, important to traders?
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and why does it matter in trading?
How Canada’s relationships with the US and China impact the Canadian dollar
Learn the reasons that the Canadian dollar is a desired currency.
How to use the Commitment of Traders report in Forex Trading
Although not without its flaws, the Commitment of Traders report can still offer valuable insight into the financial markets, which traders may use as additional input in their trading strategies.
What are chart patterns and why do they matter? Identifying patterns visually and through automation.
Chart patterns may interpret collective trader views in the market.
Biggest Market Shifts of the 2020s
There are four anchors that help define the global economic picture at any given time. Let’s explore them.
Which key economic metrics should you follow in the 2024 US presidential election campaign?
As we enter into another election year, which economic metrics can you use to measure the performance of previous presidents Trump and Biden and their administrations? Read on to learn more.
How Trump’s political and economic views could affect the financial markets
Ahead of the US presidential election, this article examines the potential implications of a second Trump presidency on the global financial markets
How Biden’s political and economic approach could affect the financial markets
With the US presidential election coming up in November 2024, what would a Biden win mean for the financial markets?
How Harris’ political and economic approach could affect the financial markets
The potential consequences of Harris' presidency ahead of the US presidential election.
Tricks of the Trade
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