6 Ways Greenspan Caused the Current Economic Crisis
May 1st, 2008
As the credit crisis teeters on the verge of full-blown catastrophe, the hunt for the culprit(s) begins. Quickly working his way to the top of the blame table is Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Board of Governors at the US Federal Reserve Bank. Read more...
Recession Proof Your Portfolio: 50 Best Blogs for Free Investment Advice
April 22nd, 2008
In today's economy, investors need all the help they can get. Fortunately, there are many investment bloggers out there willing to lend a hand. Here, we'll take a look at 50 of the best of these bloggers, from stocks to real estate. Read more...
Top 25 Most Influential People in Forex
April 17th, 2008
When certain people talk, the world listens. No, we’re not talking about Donald Trump or Paris Hilton – we’re talking about people with real power. We have decided to compile a list of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Forex in order to help you know when to turn your television up and which articles to pay attention to on the internet. Read more...
Are Bernanke’s Hands Tied? 8 Reasons the US May Be in Worse Trouble Than You Think
April 10th, 2008
News and information on the rapidly unfolding economic crisis is pouring forth on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the reporting speaks to the crisis itself and its ultimate causes, rather than to what the near future holds and to what can be done to prevent a complete collapse. Read more...
10 Surprising Economic Implications of a Barack Obama Presidency
March 20th, 2008
The American presidential election is rapidly drawing near. The race is becoming more intense and the field of candidates has narrowed to such that a detailed look at each of their platforms makes sense. The focus of this article is on Barack Obama, one of the leading contenders for the Democratic Party's nomination. Read more...
13 Unconventional Factors that Affect the Dollar
February 21st, 2008
The majority of forex traders, whether amateur or professional, can be expected to have some degree of familiarity with the fundamental factors which weigh on the Dollar. Thus, it is perhaps more valuable to temporarily ignore the most obvious factors (while maintaining a rolodex in the back of your mind), and instead focus on certain “unconventional factors.” Read more...
20 Surprising Ways High Oil Prices Affect the Global Economy
February 12th, 2008
When you think of high oil prices, you're probably reminded of huge bills at the pump and inflating costs on goods and services. However, the high cost of oil brings on so much more than that. Here we'll take a look at some of the lesser-known ways high oil prices affect the global economy. Read more...
10 Countries That Benefit from the Falling Dollar
February 5th, 2008
The "weak dollar" has made headlines for several months now. Although U.S. currency has been losing value in the forex market since 2002, the current American economic troubles have driven the dollar sharply lower while making its decline seem more concerning. On the other hand, many countries stand to gain from the dollar's low value. Here, in alphabetical order, are some of these beneficiaries. Read more...
10 Reasons to Be Critical of the Federal Reserve
January 31st, 2008
The recession threat, credit crisis, housing market correction and weak dollar have many Americans looking for someone to blame. Potential targets abound. Some critics are blaming the Federal Reserve for subprime as well as the greater state of the economy. Here are the criticisms they are likely to voice. Read more...
Must-See Investing TV: 20 Free Online TV Channels for Finance Junkies
January 28th, 2008
Please raise your hand if you have ever found yourself flipping between CNBC and CNN while reading the Wall Street Journal online? That’s what I thought – you my friend, may be a finance junkie. Don’t worry – It’s nothing to be ashamed about. In fact we intend to feed your addiction by providing you with the top free online TV channels for finance junkies. Read more...
20 Reasons Why a Falling Dollar Isn’t Necessarily a Bad Thing
January 2nd, 2008
The dollar's strength is often seen as a sign of American prosperity, but a high-valued dollar isn't always a boon to the economy. In fact, having a currency with a lower value can be good for a variety of different reasons. We'll detail them here, highlighting sectors that stand to profit from the fallen dollar as well as silver linings that everyone can look forward to. Read more...
50 Places to Discover Financial News Before It Goes Mainstream
December 20th, 2007
Investment is all about timing, so it's essential that you stay ahead of the tide when it comes to financial news. By getting in before the flood of mainstream investors, you can earn a tidy profit. To get this coveted information, check out these blogs, research hubs, and communities, and keep your ear to the ground. Read more...
Next-gen Investing: 40+ Web 2.0 Tools, Networks and Mashups for Amateur and Professional Traders
December 19th, 2007
Today's Internet has moved beyond flat content and into websites that offer collaboration, interaction, and lots of customization. This is great news for investors, because now it's easier than ever to get the information you need to make wise investment decisions. Check out these innovative tools that are designed to give your workflow and investment portfolio an upgrade. Read more...
20 Hidden Ways the Iraq War is Affecting the US Dollar
December 18th, 2007
The Iraq war has affected the personal and political lives of many people around the world, but its influence doesn't stop there. The Iraq war has had a profound effect on the dollar, too. Here, we'll take a look at 20 reasons why. Read more...
Comparison: Major Presidential Candidates on Monetary Policy and the USD
December 17th, 2007
In this presidential race, monetary policy is a hot issue. Many Americans are fed up with government excess, a failing health care system, and faltering personal wealth. Here, we'll take a look at how some of the major presidential candidates stack up on these issues and more. Read more...
How to Save the Dollar: Thoughts From 10 Experts
December 6th, 2007
Most of the news you hear about the dollar these days is doom and gloom. But the fact is, there's hope for the American currency still. Read on to see what 10 experts say is the way to pull the dollar back on its feet. Read more...
12 Surprising Implications of London’s Replacing New York as the World’s Financial Center
November 8th, 2007
As many major financial groups are now centered around London, New Yorkers find themselves wondering exactly how this all came about. There are a number of reasons why London has become a stronger financial center, and they're often surprising. Here's we'll take a look at a few that you may not have considered. Read more...
7 Countries Considering Abandoning the US Dollar (and what it means)
November 6th, 2007
It's no secret that the dollar is on a downward spiral. Its value is dropping, and the Fed isn't doing a whole lot to change that. As a result, a number of countries are considering a shift away from the dollar to preserve their assets. These are seven of the countries currently considering a move from the dollar, and how they'll have an effect on its value and the US economy. Read more...
How Low Can the Dollar Go? Thoughts from 12 Experts
November 1st, 2007
Recently the dollar has seen troubled times. After reaching parity with the Canadian dollar and the offloading of US Treasuries from Asian countries, things just aren't looking good. Find out what financial experts have to say about the dollar's future. Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Inflation
October 22nd, 2007
Inflation is a major factor in our lives, from foreign exchange to politics and shopping. Although it's important to know, it's not always easy to grasp the concept of inflation. Here, we'll tell you what you need to know. Read more...
How China Could Crash the US Dollar on a Whim
October 15th, 2007
China now exerts enormous influence over the economies of virtually every country in the world, and a slight change in its domestic economic policy has the potential to send shockwaves rippling throughout the world. Nowhere is this more apparent-and frightening-then in China’s economic relationship with the United States, which is very much at the mercy of China when it comes to prices, wages, interest rates, most importantly, the value of the Dollar. Read more...
10 Ways Online Terrorism is Affecting the Markets
September 27th, 2007
The US economy is on an increasing shift into the digital world. As such, the threat of online terrorism increases right along with the shift. This includes attacks that paralyze entire web sites, viruses, theft of intellectual property, and other malicious actions designed to cause harm online. Read on to consider who and what may be affected and how you can be prepared. Read more...
10 Important Functions Performed by the Federal Reserve that You’ve Never Heard About
September 27th, 2007
Most people know that the Fed performs functions like adjusting the discount rate and federal funds rate, clearing checks, and lending money to banks. But our nation's bank is much more than that, providing services that support communities and help banks stay afloat. Here you'll discover 10 Federal Reserve functions that aren't often discussed. Read more...
Top 100 Academic Blogs Every Professional Investor Should Read
September 26th, 2007
Academic economists and business bloggers have a lot to teach investors. Whether they're professors, librarians, or students, they've devoted a significant part of their lives to developing a master understanding of their chosen field. Fortunately, they're graciously willing to share their significant knowledge with you. Read more...
When the Fed says X, they really mean Y (A Handy Translation Book)
September 25th, 2007
When issuing statements, the Fed often couches its commentary in vague language and specialized terminology, which may be difficult for amateur traders and investors to understand. The following is designed as a handy translation guide for people who wish to read and understand the Fed Statement but don’t want to train for a PhD in economics. Read more...
The Amero: An Introduction, A Short History, and What it Would Mean for Our Economy
September 24th, 2007
It has largely been written off as a conspiracy theory, but there's still room for speculation that an Amero currency could be in the works. Read on to get the lowdown on this funny money. Read more...
Top 100 Economics Blogs
August 29th, 2007
A close study of economics sheds light on political, social, and even environmental trends, all of which affect even the average person's daily life. Following is a list of the top 100 blogs dealing with economics. Make at least a couple of them daily or weekly reads to help you become an informed, intelligent, and conscientious citizen. Read more...
11 Reasons Poker Players Make Great Forex Traders
August 20th, 2007
What makes well known poker players great? Would their talents translate to other ventures? We think so. In fact we think that we've found the perfect alternative occupation for skilled poker players. The answer is Forex trading. Read more...
50 Factors that Affect the Value of the US Dollar
August 8th, 2007
Would you believe something as mundane as a rainstorm in New England can affect the Dollar? It's true. The US Dollar is subject to numerous influences, from politics to Walmart, and everything in between. The following list contains 50 factors that affect the value of the US dollar, both big and small. Read more...
Top 100 Day Trading Blogs
August 7th, 2007
Take some advice from people who know what they're talking about; check out these top 100 day trading blogs for advice and analysis on fast paced investment. Read more...
13 Firefox Extensions Every Investor Needs
August 6th, 2007
From chart tools to security, these extensions provide investors with utilities that streamline the process. In this article, we've sorted through the thousands of possible extensions and selected these 13 as investor essentials. Read more...
24 Hour Trading: A Minute-by-minute Schedule of Daily Trading Updates & Events
August 2nd, 2007
To help you make sure you don't miss out on any of the day's updates, we've compiled a schedule containing of all the essential trading events throughout the day. Read more...
13 Signs Forex Has Taken Over Your Life
August 1st, 2007
It's 2:55 AM. Your wife and kids are sleeping soundly upstairs, most of your neighbors have several hours remaining before their alarm clocks start beeping, and you're sitting in front of the computer… waiting for the London Session to open. Read more...
How Ron Paul as President Would Affect the US Dollar
August 1st, 2007
Longshot presidential candidate Ron Paul has some unorthodox ideas about the Fed and currency. What may surprise you: a Ron Paul presidency would probably lead to a stronger US Dollar. Read more...
Top 25 Forex Bloggers
June 19th, 2007
These bloggers have, and they're writing all about it. Check out this list to read all about the mistakes, triumphs and commentary of the top 25 forex bloggers out there. Read more...
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