Fundamental analysis

This beginner's guide will help you understand the IMF’s mission, key functions, and role in global economic stability.

What is gross domestic product, and how is it calculated?

Let us explore the impact of inflation on your finances and the economy.

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and why does it matter in trading?

Learn about CPI, PPI, their calculation methods, and their impact on monetary policy. Explore the relationship between interest rates and exchange rates.

Contrary to popular belief, the exchange rate of any given currency is not determined by market forces alone. Learn more.

Although not without its flaws, the Commitment of Traders report can still offer valuable insight into the financial markets, which traders may use as additional input in their trading strategies.

Learn why CFD traders follow the Fed. Understanding how dollar is impacted by how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy plays a big part of what drives the FX market.

In the school of fundamental analysis, the same themes can often dictate the overall outlook on any given currency pair. In this article, we identify some of these.

US non-farm payroll reports provide vital information regarding the health of the US economy. We unpack more about what it means for traders, why it’s important and its impact on forex rates here.

OANDA's macro breakdown of how political policy shifts drive volatility and set long-term trends in FX, stocks, bonds, and commodities