Global Markets
Brazilian real-ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Brazilian real has been a high-flyer for years, but its recent action has many wondering whether it’s finally been grounded. By Currency Trader Staff
The rand’s rocky road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The African continent’s economic star isn’t shining too brightly these days, and the vulnerable rand could weaken further. By Currency Trader Staff
On the Money
Crisis of confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
As Wall Street and Washington prove themselves equally inept, the dollar suffers. By Barbara Rockefeller Trading Strategies
Getting the most bang for your buck . . .22
If you’re expecting a large move in the U.S. dollar, which currency pair should you trade? The answer may surprise you. By Currency Trader Staff
Spot Check
Dollar/yen weekly low pattern . . . . . . . . .26
A spike-low formation shows potential for signaling upside price action in the dollar/yen pair. By Currency Trader Staff
Advanced Strategies
The Swiss Franc’s commodity connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
How can the Swiss currency be, of all things, a commodity currency? By Howard L. Simons
International Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Numbers from the global forex, stock, and interest-rate markets.
Forex News
ICE launches million-unit currency futures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
The IntercontinentalExchange attempts to . . . . breathe life into its currency complex with institutional-sized contracts.
New Products & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Global Economic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Important dates for currency traders.
