Week Ahead: Economic Calendar and Market Outlook (Aug 17 to 21, 2026)
This weekly economic news update focuses on the releases most relevant to the world\'s most traded currency pairs.
This weekly economic news update focuses on the releases most relevant to the world\'s most traded currency pairs.
After last week\'s shock - the US economy actually lost jobs in July - this week tests whether the dollar\'s slide continues. Our focus: gold (XAU/USD), AUD/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD.
This week\'s calendar puts the RBA\'s rate decision and US inflation data in focus, giving traders a clear read on how major currencies react to fresh data.
Artificial intelligence is changing how people trade currencies. From AI trading bots that execute strategies automatically to machine learning tools that scan markets in seconds, AI forex trading is now accessible to everyday traders. But is automated trading better than manual trading for beginners? Here is a balanced comparison.
Gold is one of the world\'s most actively traded markets and a traditional safe-haven asset. Learning how to trade gold starts with one question: what moves gold prices?
The forex market turns over about USD 9.6 trillion per day, according to the Bank for International Settlements\' April 2025 survey, and roughly two-thirds of that volume flows through just seven major currency pairs. For beginners, these majors are usually the best place to start. Here is why.
Every successful trader started somewhere, and for most, that starting point is a forex demo account. Here is how it works and how to get the most out of practice trading.
Economic news is one of the most powerful forces in the foreign exchange market. A single data release can move a currency pair within seconds, which is why understanding how economic news affects forex is an essential skill for every trader. This guide covers the key events that move currency pairs and how to prepare for them.
When you choose a forex broker, or introduce clients to one as a partner, one question matters most: what happens if something goes wrong? Lirunex\'s new membership with the Financial Commission is one clear answer.
When you choose a forex broker, or introduce clients to one as a partner, one question matters most: what happens if something goes wrong? Lirunex\'s new membership with the Financial Commission is one clear answer.