Archive for Kathy Lien

China’s Currency Tango

I was on the Canadian Broadcast Network last night talking about the outlook for the Chinese Yuan. Click on the image to access the video

Euro Extends Gains, Risk Up on ECB Comments and Data

Risk is being bought this morning following not so dovish comments from ECB President Trichet and stronger than expected economic data.
Going into the ECB meeting, traders were worried that the Central Bank President would stress the need for ongoing liquidity measures to support the economy and the risks posed by balance sheet adjustments. [...]

Why is the Euro Rallying?

The euro has come along way since the end of June when it was trading below 1.20. Here are a few reasons why the EUR/USD has rallied:
1. Investors are Growing Less Nervous about the PIIGS - Credit Default Spreads are narrowing

2. Weaker U.S. data has turned the market’s focus to problems in the U.S.
3. [...]

Why Risk Appetite Held Steady

I was on the Business News Network this morning explaining why currencies shrugged off the turn in equities. Click on the image to access the video:

Interesting USD/JPY Chart

Look at this, USD/JPY moving along with 2 year yields. What does this suggest? That next week, USD/JPY could bounce. If payrolls is very weak, that may not happen, but U.S. yields are nearing very low levels and short positions area heavily weighted to USD shorts.

CNBC Interview: Outlook for Euro and Aussie

I was on CNBC today talking about my outlook for the euro and aussie. Here are 2 clips

AUD Reaction to New Prime Minister

It is exciting to be in Australia during such a monumental time when the country ushers in its first ever female Prime Minister. Haslinda from Bloomberg managed to wedge me in between Rudd’s resignation speech and Gillard’s acceptance speech - though I would have been happily bumped by such a significant event.
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China, Australia and Euro

I was on the Australian Broadcasting Channel Wed talking about the impact of Chinese Yuan Revaluation, my outlook for the Aussie and euro amongst other currencies:

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Kathy Lien Headed for Australia!

I am so excited to announce that I will be headed to Australia next week! Here’s my schedule. Hopefully I will get a chance to meet or reconnect with some of you in person.
Seminars
Brisbane Traders Expo (June 18 and June 19)
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Friday June 18:
11am Learn the Basics of Forex Trading [...]

Roar! by Kevin Daum - A Book I Can’t Put Down

My friend Kevin Daum gave me a copy of his new book Roar! Get Heard in the Sales and Marketing Jungle: A Business Fable and I can’t put it down!
For anyone who has ever needed to sell anything, this book is both entertaining and educational. It has nothing to do with trading, [...]