Forex Trading & Macroeconomic Analysis

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Forex Trading & Macroeconomic Analysis

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze Forex markets, exchange rates, and currency regimes.
Interpret macroeconomic indicators and their impact on currencies.
Apply Forex trading strategies and risk assessment techniques.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Master Forex trading and macroeconomic analysis to understand currency movements and make informed financial decisions. Learn how global economic indicators influence exchange rates in real-world markets.

This course provides a structured approach to understanding the foreign exchange market, from exchange rate fundamentals and currency regimes to advanced concepts like currency futures, forward contracts, and parity theories such as PPP and IRP. You will explore key macroeconomic indicators including GDP, inflation (CPI & WPI), employment data, PMI, retail sales, and trade balances, and learn how these factors impact currency valuation and market trends. Through practical insights, you will develop the ability to interpret economic releases, assess currency risk, and apply Forex trading strategies based on real-world data. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze Forex markets, evaluate economic conditions, and make data-driven trading and investment decisions. Ideal for finance professionals and aspiring traders, this course builds strong analytical skills for careers in Forex trading, financial markets, and global economic analysis.

This module introduces the core structure of the foreign exchange market, explaining exchange rates, quotation methods, and currency regimes to build a strong conceptual foundation in Forex trading fundamentals.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 63 minutes

Introduction to Forex Trading8 minutes
Meaning of Foreign Exchange10 minutes
Exchange Rate8 minutes
Foreign Exchange Rate Type8 minutes
Direct Quote5 minutes
Indirect Quote6 minutes
Basic About Currency Regimes3 minutes
Types of the Currency Regimes6 minutes
Advantages of the Fully Convertible Regimes9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Foundations of the Forex Market30 minutes
Understanding the Forex Ecosystem10 minutes
Exchange Rate Structures & Quotations10 minutes
Currency Regimes Explained10 minutes

This module explores currency regime dynamics, foreign exchange transactions, and the introduction to exchange-traded currency futures markets, emphasizing risk management and market participation.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 79 minutes

Disadvantages of the Fully Convertible Regimes10 minutes
Foreign Exchange Rate8 minutes
Foreign Exchange Transaction8 minutes
Introduction to ETC Market8 minutes
Currency Future10 minutes
Currency future Continues9 minutes
More on Currency Future7 minutes
Market Participant Currency Futures Segment8 minutes
Other Aspect of Currency Future10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Currency Regimes & FX Transactions30 minutes
Convertible Regimes & Exchange Dynamics10 minutes
Introduction to Exchange Traded Currency Markets10 minutes
Currency Futures Deep Dive10 minutes

This module focuses on the operational mechanics of currency futures contracts, including contract specifications, pricing dynamics, margin systems, and risk management strategies in Forex derivatives trading.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 67 minutes

Underlying and Order Quotation3 minutes
Tick and Trading Hours8 minutes
Settlement and Mode of Settlement5 minutes
Basics Aspect of Currency Future11 minutes
Cost of Carry Aspect of Currency Future7 minutes
Types of Order7 minutes
Margin in ETC Market8 minutes
Margin in ETC Market Continues6 minutes
Example of Margin in ETC Market11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Mechanics of Currency Futures Trading30 minutes
Contract Structure & Market Mechanics10 minutes
Pricing & Cost Dynamics10 minutes
Margin & Risk Management10 minutes

This module examines forward contracts and fundamental exchange rate theories such as Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and Interest Rate Parity (IRP), linking macroeconomic indicators to currency valuation.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 81 minutes

Introduction to Forward Market12 minutes
Introduction to Forward Market Continues10 minutes
Purchasing Power Parity Theory11 minutes
Interest Rate Parity Theorem11 minutes
Macroeconomic Analysis of India8 minutes
Macroeconomic Analysis of India Continues7 minutes
GDP of Consumer Spending7 minutes
Other Factor of Macroeconomic Analysis9 minutes
GDP of India Graph S6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Forward Markets & Parity Theories30 minutes
Introduction to Forward Contracts10 minutes
Interest Rate Parity & Macroeconomic Linkages10 minutes
GDP & Economic Performance Indicators10 minutes

This module explores key macroeconomic indicators including GDP, inflation, CPI, and employment data, demonstrating how economic performance influences Forex market trends and currency valuation.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 73 minutes

Compare of India and USA GDP7 minutes
Gross Domestic Product9 minutes
Gross Domestic Product Continues8 minutes
Inflation11 minutes
Consumer Price Index9 minutes
India CPI Percentage6 minutes
US Consumer Prices3 minutes
Employment Data11 minutes
Non Farm Payroll Employment Data9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

GDP, Inflation & Price Indicators30 minutes
Comparative GDP Analysis10 minutes
Inflation & Consumer Pricing10 minutes
Global Inflation Comparisons10 minutes

This module investigates industrial production, employment statistics, wholesale price indices, and trade balances, emphasizing their combined influence on currency demand and foreign exchange markets.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 77 minutes

Industrial Production5 minutes
Industrial Production Continues10 minutes
Example Non Farm Payroll and Industrial Production6 minutes
Wholesale Price Index9 minutes
Difference Of CPI and WPI9 minutes
Balance Of Trade8 minutes
Trade Surplus11 minutes
Drawbacks Trade Surplus9 minutes
Trade Deficit9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Production, Employment & Trade Indicators30 minutes
Industrial Output & Employment Impact10 minutes
Price Index & Trade Indicators10 minutes
Trade Surplus & Deficit Mechanics10 minutes

This module integrates retail sales, Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), and money supply analysis to develop advanced macroeconomic forecasting skills for Forex trading and currency risk management.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 68 minutes

Flow Chart of Trade Deficit10 minutes
Flow Chart of Trade Deficit Continues7 minutes
Trade Balance of Countries9 minutes
Retail Sales of Countries11 minutes
Purchasing Manager Index9 minutes
Purchasing Manager Index Continue8 minutes
Money Supply2 minutes
Example of Money Supply11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Advanced Macroeconomic Indicators for Forex30 minutes
Trade Deficit & Retail Economics10 minutes
Retail & Business Activity Indicators10 minutes
Monetary Indicators & Liquidity10 minutes

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