Part I of this book offers a look at the “big picture” in foreign exchange (forex)
trading, that is, what forces influence currency price movements. These forces are
accepted by economists around the world as responsible for changes in the value
of currencies. The person learning to trade forex or trying to improve his or her trading
will benefit from a gain of knowledge of these fundamentals. In fact, as you will see,
fundamental forces act as leading indicators of currency movement.
U.S. and global interest rates, economic growth, and market sentiment toward the
dollar are the key ingredients that shape trading opportunities. Part I provides basic
knowledge on how these factors impact forex prices and how they can be used in selecting
trading opportunities.