http://www.futuresmag.com/topic/forex?f=rss en http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/23/yen-jumps-most-in-3-months-as-risk-appetite-shrink?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/23/yen-jumps-most-in-3-months-as-risk-appetite-shrink?t=forex The yen climbed the most in almost three months versus the dollar as risk appetite shrank, with Japanese stocks tumbling after a technical signal that they had gained too much, too fast. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:41:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/22/japans-looming-fiscal-crisis?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/22/japans-looming-fiscal-crisis?t=forex A financial crisis is almost certainly in the cards for Japan, and it is just a question of timing. Unfortunately, the government may have fast forwarded that date. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:12:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/22/yen-slides-to-three-year-low-versus-euro-after-boj?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/22/yen-slides-to-three-year-low-versus-euro-after-boj?t=forex The yen fell to the weakest in three years against the euro after Bank of Japan policy makers affirmed a plan to double the monetary base over two years and their statement showed no concern about rising bond yields. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/21/important-breakout-in-the-dow-to-gold-ratio-and-it?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/21/important-breakout-in-the-dow-to-gold-ratio-and-it?t=forex In the Dow-to-gold ratio chart, we see an important breakout above the declining long-term resistance line. This has bearish implications for gold. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/21/yen-drops-as-japans-amari-backs-away-from-comments?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/21/yen-drops-as-japans-amari-backs-away-from-comments?t=forex The yen weakened against the dollar, halting its biggest gain in three weeks, after Japan’s Economy Minister Akira Amari backed away from weekend comments that prompted the currency to rally. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/financial-markets-and-the-role-political-scandals?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/financial-markets-and-the-role-political-scandals?t=forex Headlines recently have been dominated by political scandal. Here's how these revelations play out in the markets. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/sp-500-marches-higher-in-face-of-fedspeak?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/sp-500-marches-higher-in-face-of-fedspeak?t=forex Overall, the bull market frenzy is picking up and we still believe the E-mini S&P 500 will finish this year at 1690 or higher. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/asias-local-currency-bond-markets-are-booming?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/asias-local-currency-bond-markets-are-booming?t=forex Trading volume in local currency Asian bonds has grown from less than an annual $500 billion in 2008 to more than $1 trillion in 2012. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:53:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/dollar-strength-sees-yen-falling-3000-ticks-since?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/dollar-strength-sees-yen-falling-3000-ticks-since?t=forex The yen has sold off more than 3000 ticks since last fall, and we are projecting potential for a short term bottom at these levels. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:19:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/dollar-index-climbs-to-nine-month-high-as-commodit?t=forex&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/15/dollar-index-climbs-to-nine-month-high-as-commodit?t=forex The dollar index rose to the highest level in more than nine months amid speculation policy makers may curb stimulus. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:00 -0400