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Ashraf Laidi

Ashraf Laidi is the Chief FX Strategist at CMC Markets, oversees the analysis and forecasting functions of G-10 currency pairs as well as decisions and trends of the major global central banks. Mr. Laidi is also responsible for education services and informing clients on the essential dynamics underpinning FX markets. His online FX analysis has received wide following for more than a decade, centering on G10 currencies and their economies. Prior to joining CMC, Mr. Laidi monitored the performance of a multi-FX portfolio at the United Nations, assessed sovereign and project risk for the World Bank, and analyzed emerging market bonds at Reuters. Mr. Laidi also created the first 24-hour currency website for traders and researchers alike on the eve of the introduction of the euro.

His book, Currency Trading & Intermarket Analysis: How to Profit from the Shifting Currents in Global Markets, is due out later this fall.

Web site: www.ashraflaidi.com

Ashraf Laidi's Latest Articles

Falling Retail Sales Impact Payrolls; ForEx Effects
on Nov 14, 2008 about XRT
Major Currency Roundup: Risk Aversion Fills Data Vacuum
on Nov 11, 2008 about FXB, FXE, EWG
Bank of England's Surprising Rate Cuts an Assault to Sterling
on Nov 06, 2008 about GBB
The Pound Suffers as Bank of England Plays Catch-Up
on Nov 06, 2008 about GBB
Are Currency Markets Bipartisan?
on Nov 04, 2008
Reflationary Trade Here to Stay
on Oct 30, 2008
Capital Flight Into Yen Is Path of Least Resistance
on Oct 24, 2008 about ERO, FXB, FXE
Yen-Bound Flight of Least Resistance
on Oct 24, 2008 about FXY, GLD, FXF
Forex Meltdown Intensified by Fears of Recession
on Oct 23, 2008 about ERO, BNZ, FXB
Yield Curve and USD/JPY Analysis
on Oct 17, 2008 about UUP, UDN, JYN
NYSE Margin Debt Shows More Selling Ahead
on Oct 07, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
What the Retail Layoffs Are Telling Us
on Oct 05, 2008 about FXB, FXY, FXE
Gold-Oil Ratio Could Signal U.S. Recession
on Sep 19, 2008 about OIL, IAU, GLD
Dismal U.S. Jobs Not Bad Enough for USD
on Sep 07, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
Secular Currency Performances
on Aug 28, 2008 about DBV, FXA, FXB
The FX Race to the Bottom
on Jul 25, 2008
GSEs' Impact on Foreign Inflows and Risk Appetite
on Jul 15, 2008 about FRE, FNM, IVV
Yield Spreads Are Favorable For Further Euro Strength
on Jul 03, 2008 about FXE
Major Currency Roundup: Dollar Weakness Across the Board
on May 20, 2008 about FXA, FXB, FXE
The Worst is Not Over and Neither is Fed Easing
on Apr 29, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
Sterling to Facilitate Dollar Rebound
on Apr 08, 2008 about FXB, DIA, FXE
Systemic Risk Out, Economic Risk In
on Apr 04, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA

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