Trading in the Global Currency Markets

By: Cornelius Luca

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Product code: 12941
ISBN: 0735201463
556 pages
Format: Hb
Published by: NYIF, 2000, 2nd edition

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Description of Trading in the Global Currency Markets

'Trading in the Global Currency Markets' brings the universe of foreign exchange within the reach of every trader.

Traders will find:
Analysis of the mechanics of the market, the major players and markets, corporate trading, methods of trading execution, and pertinent risks
A thorough overview of foreign exchange instruments and major option strategies, with clear explanations of why currencies are traded and how to forecast currency behaviour
An in-depth look at the two types of analysis - fundamental and technical
Forex scenarios from the multiple perspectives of trader, broker, and corporate trader
Vital information about the new generation of extremely aggressive 'hedge funds'
A survey of technical analysis, including an in-depth comparison of the major chart types, chart formations, and oscillators.

'Trading in the Global Currency Markets' also provides valuable historical context, explaining the basis of foreign exchange and the factors that contributed to the growth of the industry. It asks the basic questions, and then provides comprehensive answers that will benefit both beginning traders and seasoned market experts.

Trading in the Global Currency Markets - Chapter headings

1. What is Foreign Exchange?
2. Historical Development of Foreign Exchange
3. The European Monetary Union
4. Currency Characteristics
5. Foreign Exchange Risks
6. Central Banks
7. Price Structure and Foreign Exchange Terminology
8. Corporate Trading
9. Foreign Exchange Settlement
10. Conducting Foreign Exchange Trading
11. The Spot Market
12. The Forward Currency Market
13. Currency Crosses
14. Currency Futures
15. Currency Options
16. Major Options Strategies on Currencies
17. Economic Fundamentals
18. Financial and Socio-political Factors
19. Technical Analysis
20. Trend Reversal Patterns
21. Trend Continuation Patterns
22. Point-and-Figure Charting
24. Candlestick Charting
25. Quantitative Trading Methods
26. Oscillators and Studies
27. W.D Gann Analysis
28. The Elliot Wave

Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Bibliography
Index