Day: March 22, 2016

March 22
2016

How to Add Alerts to MetaTrader Indicators

Originally, I intended this post as a do-it-yourself guide on how to add alerts to MetaTrader indicators without knowing how to code at all. But writing it, I came to realization that even if a trader knows nothing about MQL language and coding he will have to learn some basics through this guide because adding alerts does require deep understanding of how MetaTrader code works. Contents 1 Prerequisites 2 […]

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March 22
2016

EUR/USD Trades Lower After Explosions in Brussels

EUR/USD was trading below the opening level today, though the currency pair is attempting to rebound right now. There were several reasons for the dollar’s gains against the euro. Firstly, the news about explosions in Brussels resulted in the risk-averse sentiment on the Forex market. Secondly, a couple of regional Fed presidents spoke, suggesting that an April interest rate hike remains in the cards. Thirdly, the unexpected jump of the Richmond Fed manufacturing index was […]

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March 22
2016

Aussie Finds Help of House Prices & Stevens’ Speech

The Australian dollar gained against the US dollar and the euro today after the release of housing prices data and the speech of central bank chief. The House Price Index rose 0.2% in the December quarter from the September quarter, more than most analysts had forecast. Meanwhile, Glenn Stevens, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, delivered a speech today, stating that the Australian economy is rather resilient: The local economy has been improving […]

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March 22
2016

Yen Rises After Bombing in Brussels

The Japanese yen rose as the series of explosions in Brussels led to a surge of demand for safety. So happens, the yen is one of the first choices investors usually take when they seek safe assets. Two explosions hit the Belgian capital, one in the airport and one in the metro. More than a dozen people reported dead and more than 100 injured. There are speculations that the bombing was a suicide attack in response to the arrest of a suspected […]

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