Intermediate Track
Fundamental Trading
Understand what moves forex markets at their core: central bank policy, inflation, jobs data, and the macroeconomic forces behind every major price move.
Fundamental Analysis Guides
Guide 1
What Moves Forex Markets? A Fundamental Overview
Interest rates, inflation, employment, GDP and political stability — these are the five pillars of fundamental analysis. Learn how each one impacts currency valuations.
⏱ 11 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 2
How Central Banks Move Currency Markets
The Federal Reserve, ECB, Bank of England, BOJ — these institutions set the direction of currency pairs. Learn how to trade central bank decisions.
⏱ 12 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 3
The Non-Farm Payrolls Report: A Complete Trading Guide
The NFP is the single most anticipated economic release for USD pairs. This guide explains what it measures, what to expect and how to position around it.
⏱ 9 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 4
Trading CPI: How Inflation Data Moves the Forex Market
Inflation drives monetary policy — and monetary policy drives currencies. Learn how CPI reports move the dollar and how to trade the release.
⏱ 8 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 5
Interest Rate Differentials and Carry Trades Explained
Interest rate differentials are the engine behind long-term currency trends. Learn how to identify and trade currencies with favorable rate differentials.
⏱ 10 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 6
How to Read the Economic Calendar Like a Pro
Not all economic events are created equal. Learn how to prioritise releases, understand consensus vs actual, and avoid common trading mistakes.
⏱ 7 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 7
GDP Data and Forex: What the Numbers Really Mean
GDP growth (or contraction) is a critical driver of currency strength. Learn how to interpret quarterly GDP reports and trade the revisions.
⏱ 8 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
Guide 8
Safe Haven Assets: Yen, Swiss Franc, Gold in Risk-Off Markets
When markets panic, money flows to safe havens. Learn how to position in CHF, JPY and gold during periods of risk aversion.
⏱ 9 min read
Intermediate
Intermediate
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10+ years trading forex & crypto
Fundamental analysis is how Arslan approaches every major trade. These guides are built from real trading experience — not textbooks. About Arslan →
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