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.
Understanding Market Liquidity
This blog explains what market liquidity is and how to use it when trading online.
Understanding Leading and Lagging Technical Indicators
Lagging and leading indicators can help you identify market trends and give you valuable insight for your trades. We look at how these and other indicators work in technical analysis.
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.
How To Overcome FOMO in Trading
How the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in trading involves entering a trade simply because everyone is doing the same. FOMO is a real emotion and can drive irrational trading decisions.
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?
Learning About Trading Jargon and What it Actually Means
The world of trading is filled with jargon, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we take a look at some key phrases and their definitions.
Habits of Successful Forex Traders
Forming habits is key to success in all areas of life, and trading is no exception.
How does the Federal Reserve Conduct Monetary Policy?
Learn why FX traders follow the Fed. Understanding how dollar is impacted by how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy plays a big part of what drives the FX market.
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.
Historical Central Bank and Government Currency Interventions and their impact on FX markets
Contrary to popular belief, the exchange rate of any given currency is not determined by market forces alone. Learn more.
What events affect the FX markets and why are they significant?
What influences FX market prices to move from one to another? Knowing the answer can be crucial in your development as a trader. Learn more.
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.
How to determine where to place your stop loss in trading
Stop-loss orders and the limiting of losses in general can be key to success as a trader, but how do you know where to place them? In this article, we discuss stop-loss strategies.
The impact of Japanese authorities intervention in the FX market and how it affects the yen
Find out in this article how the Japanese government intervenes in the forex market to maintain the yen’s stability to avoid excessive movements and when it can lead to an opportunity for trading.
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.
Top 5 Factors to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade
Ever wondered what to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade?
Most Common Mistakes Beginner Traders Make When Entering the Markets
This blog explains the most common trading mistakes to avoid as a new trader
Top Forex Currency Pairs and Tips For Trading Them
The top 6 traded currency pairs generate 60% of total forex volume. Find out the top 6 pairs and discover tips to trade them more effectively.
How Multi-timeframe Analysis can Improve your Entries & Exits
As a trader, we can take many approaches to analyze, and predict moves in price. In this article, we discuss multi-timeframe analysis and how you can use it to enhance your entry and exit strategy.
How to set TradingView for Inter-Market Analysis
Although overlooked by many, basic principles such as which charts to have open at which time can be a key part of ensuring trading success. In this article, we discuss these different layouts.
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.
How to use different types of indicators in technical analysis
Choosing different types of technical indicators can make a difference. Traders need to ‘own’ an arsenal of trading tools and indicators that fit their trading plan to allow for better flexibility.
FX Trading: Using TradingView technical analysis tools to trade FX cross pairs
When trading FX cross pairs, it may help to look at indicators from a different perspective. In today’s fast markets, traders should consider different types depending on their strategies.
TradingView: Placing and monitoring trades on your OANDA account
Execute and monitor trades via the award-winning TradingView platform.
What is market sentiment and what indicators can be used to analyze it
Market sentiment can be defined as an insight tool that reflects the overall market bias toward a specific instrument or asset class.
How to execute four short-term trading set-ups using the MACD indicator
Identify trending phases, trend change, and momentum in the price action.
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.
Five FX pairs to watch in November 2023
Here's a list of 5 FX currency pairs to watch this November based on the latest market trends and upcoming events.
Five FX pairs to watch in December 2023
Here's a list of 5 FX currency pairs to watch this December based on the latest market trends and upcoming events.
25 Years of the Euro: Key Moments in History
As the euro celebrates its 25th birthday, we take a retrospective look at some key moments from its formal introduction in 1999 to the modern day. Read more.
Five FX pairs to watch in January 2024
Here's a list of 5 FX currency pairs to watch this January based on the latest market trends and upcoming events.
Events Shaping Financial Markets in 2024
Here's a list of 5 things that could have a big impact on financial markets in 2024 and why traders should pay attention to them.
Five FX pairs to watch in February 2024
Here's a list of 5 FX currency pairs to watch this February based on the latest market trends and upcoming events.
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 will bitcoin ETFs affect the crypto market in 2024?
Here’s how bitcoin ETFs could impact the crypto market this year and what traders should look out for
5 Currency Pairs to Watch in July 2024 Amid Shifting Central Bank Policies
Top 5 currency pairs to watch in July 2024 amid shifting central bank policies.
The Global Trend of Central Banks Cutting Interest Rates
Learn the reasons why central banks are lowering interest rates
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
Daniel Laplana has been running high-performance forex trading alongside his successful tech venture, and so far it's working well for him, check out his story in this blog.
How the OANDA Elite Trader Program provides a superior trading experience
Discover how the OANDA Elite Trader Program provides a superior trading experience.