Trading Commodities, Commodity Options and Currencies (Collection)

11. Currency Market Fundamental

There are essentially three basic forms of currency market analysis: fundamental, technical, and seasonal. You are likely familiar with the former two, but the third might come as a bit of a surprise. In actuality, seasonal analysis is normally lumped into the category of fundamental analysis. However, because it is often overlooked and can play such an important role in the financial markets, I believe it is worthwhile to refer to it separately.

“Rule No. 1: Never lose money; Rule No. 2: Don’t forget rule No. 1.”

—Warren Buffet

It would be nearly impossible to do these forms of analysis justice within the scope of this text; instead, my intention is to make sure readers are able to grasp the overall concepts ...