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Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 27, 2009 1:20
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Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 26, 2009 16:14
Very much appreciated Ashraf, and thanks for the doubling down clarification.
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 26, 2009 15:48
Hey Ashraf,

I really appreciate your advice with everything. I wasn't sure what you meant by not "waiting to regain" and didn't want to close my position down the way it was. I got in rather late. Also, I have thought about doubling down, but I think you say to never do that. I was curious how that is any different from closing a position down and then opening another one right away, if that's what you were alluding to.
I'm still down, but not overly concerned because of the recent bounce. How do you feel about adding to an open position in this case? That is, with expectations of hitting higher targets. Thanks for your patience and time on this site and personally.
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 26, 2009 0:30
Hey forextrader - I definitely noticed that - but also in other Yen pairs as well, part. EUR/JPY - Keeping my fingers crossed for your 1.18-1.19 target -
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 25, 2009 22:58
JT,

Seems this bill would most likely hurt (non-green) energy and oil companies, and the price of oil.

Therefore, CAD would probably suffer the most. My guess is that it will have little impact though. Seems like most news in the FX markets comes and goes in a day or two even if it even does have an impact.

Any other thoughts from anyone?
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 25, 2009 22:53
Hi Ashraf,

Sorry if I missed it in other posts, I'm not sure if you mentioned it though.

What support level needs to be breached to cancel out the daily upward trend in USD/CAD? I know you mentioned 1.1510 as support - but I didn't think that was related to the upward channel. Thanks.
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 25, 2009 19:11
Am I the only who thinks that FX traders are much more bearish than equity traders today? With this rally in equities, I'd expect to see much more weakness in the Yen and Dollar.
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 25, 2009 16:40
Speculator -

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Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 23, 2009 22:17
Hey Ashraf,

Only "when others are fearful" right? No, I here you loud and clear, thanks for reinforcing the need to keep exiting and opening positions when targets are hit.
My feeling is that the Fed will not announce purchases tomorrow and will simply talk about how rates aren't going to increase any time soon. Not sure the rest of the world (mainly China) wants to see the dollar get crushed in one fell swoop again - and I feel as if the US is realizing that, and therefore will be a bit more cautious moving forward. Though it may not be necessary at this time anyway.
Do you feel the sentiment going around markets is whether or not purchases are announced, mainly? If they don't announce, I still feel the dollar could fall a bit, possibly on an equity rally as traders will appreciate that rates will remain low for a while. Perhaps a knee jerk reaction is in store, similar to after non-farm payrolls - but this time it would be the opposite direction. Thanks for you input and advice.
Rob
New York, United States
Posts: 305
15 years ago
Jun 23, 2009 17:37
Hi Ashraf,

Do you have any data on what the Yen-crosses did right after the March FOMC meeting when the Fed first announced Q.E.? I'm still holding my CAD/JPY short (thanks), and was wondering if the Yen would track the dollar. Will it simply depend on what stocks do after the meeting? As opposed to the Dollar, which will be dependent on Fed policy? Also, targets for CAD/JPY would be appreciated. Thanks for your help.