Results: Straddled 20 pips from entry GBP on both (UK CPI & US PPI).....could only take 9 Short net on UK report (coulda, woulda, shoulda been more if I moved my stops up and played it out until around 5:00 EST, but oh well...) PPI was a teeny-bit ...

UK News - Tuesday Morning

What strategies are you using currently? Technicals, fundamentals? Have you tried any of the methods on this forum like Vegas or Sidus? How about hedging or straddling news? I've had an account with FXCM for a long time, but I'm thinking of moving. ...

Minniapolis/St Paul Trading Group

Hey Rich, to me it's either a blessing or a curse, but mortgage apps are way down so I finally have time to knuckle down on this fx obsession of mine.....working with longer time frames.....even hourly charts are a good strategy when going live..... ...

Minniapolis/St Paul Trading Group

I'm out in the NW 'burbs (the rockford/buffalo area). I trade at various times as I use a few different, some with live accounts and others in demo account while I work out the kinks. Are you a full-time trader? I have been involved for 3 years, but ...

Minniapolis/St Paul Trading Group

sounds like a decent idea.........just joined this forum last week...how about you? What part of town are you in? -Jim

Minniapolis/St Paul Trading Group

I actually sat on the sidelines (actually.......slept in today!)......I didn't think the report would of had much punch either.......next time, when I'm set up somewhere besides FXCM, I will set a straddle on the report and cancel the orders if it ...

US Retail Sales

That's a nice visual chart teek. Thanks!

Trading Times

I hear ya cluckin' big chicken.........I probably meant it more like the old 1% and 99% inspiration / perspiration saying..........in other words those 2 components make up the 99% and your AWESOME strategy is 1%...........now that's a generality, ...

great quote regarding taking a loss and carrying on

psychology and $$ management.........2 main components of success in this gig!! Great motivational post Daily Dow!! Thanks, Jim

great quote regarding taking a loss and carrying on

Oh, and I meant typical of Japan's new releases.....

Japan news!!

Is that typical? Is it sometimes early........any patterns you've noticed? Thanks, Jim

Japan news!!

"Exactly, I totally agree...When everyone loses faith in the USD, it will eventually bottom & start it's rally..." "Humans have this annoying tendancy to project the current situation out into infinity. One example is the babyboomer retirement/end ...

When will the dollar strengthen?

BTW- my other 2 long EUR lots......(1st of 3 made 1st 10 pip target), now 2nd hit +20 pip target, then the 3rd immediately busted thru for it's +30 gaol......60 pips, in the black Jack.......now it seems there is retracement for some dollar ...

When will the dollar strengthen?

I guess that is why my recco on this non-volitale guarantee would be a conservative straddle as close to release time as possible.....if set at 20 pips from current price 2 minutes pre-release, there was still immediate potential to get filled for a ...

Aussie Indicators tonight

Did I say I'm a Democrat??? I don't profess to predict or judge any of the above.......remember the term cynicism in my last post??? I have no political agenda......simply stated, if a monumental shift like budget deficit (or creation of the ...

When will the dollar strengthen?

As I disclaimed, don't assume my political ties, but, as one may conspire, maybe the dems are fiscally superior, or, on the other hand, maybe the republicans lay the dirty groundwork and the Dems get to bask in the glory once the table is set and ...

When will the dollar strengthen?

Ahhh, and that is the beauty of an entry order straddle.......if he sets them close to the price due to lack of pre-news volatility, gains seem "in the bag" in retrospect, however, if the release "lacks punch" and jogs up and down or vice-versa ...

Aussie Indicators tonight

Perhaps a little cynical, and don't assume my political affiliation, but I believe it will take the Democrats in the US to take over before strength returns.

When will the dollar strengthen?

Faure: Does this mean you may already have a position open in a news correlated pair (ie GBP or EUR w/ respect to the FOMC) based coincidentally on other factors like T/A, and if the news breaks in you favor you run w/ it or cut if it's not, or, are ...

How do you trade news?

I'm Finally Here!!!!! — Hi all, New to the Forum and this thread.....I have read all 450+ of these posts with so many thoughts and comments on the tip of my tongue! Had some technical difficulties registering, but Mr. Merlin took care of me, ...

How do you trade news?