Fundamental Analysis Q&A

Fundamental analysis studies economic, industry, company and policy factors that affect an asset's value and supply and demand, to assess how it might behave under different scenarios. Read the full article →

A central bank's rate decision is more than a simple announcement that rates are rising or falling. Read the full article →

Interest rates affect the return on holding money and the cost of borrowing, so changes in rates or expectations can influence currencies, bonds and gold. The links are not mechanical. Read the full article →

An economic calendar lists scheduled data releases, central-bank events and other announcements that may affect markets. Read the full article →

The US nonfarm payrolls report and Consumer Price Index (CPI) are closely watched economic releases, but understanding them means looking beyond one headline number. Read the full article →

Geopolitical events can increase uncertainty about growth, trade, energy supply and security. Read the full article →

The aim of reading a company's financial statements is not to find a “magic metric,” but to understand how the business makes money, whether growth is sustainable, whether cash is sufficient and what… Read the full article →

Markets often move quickly for a short time when important economic data is released. The question is not only “Can I catch the move Read the full article →