FX
CURIO
Knowledge Base

Fundamentals & Macro

Central banks, inflation prints, employment data and how macro news repriced markets.

Beginner6 min read

How Central Banks Move Markets

Central banks are the single most powerful actors in forex. Understanding their tools explains most major currency moves.

Intermediate6 min read

Interest Rate Decisions & Forward Guidance

The rate decision is only half the story. Forward guidance often moves markets more than the number itself.

Beginner6 min read

Inflation: CPI and PPI Explained

Inflation data drives central bank policy more than any other release. Here's how CPI and PPI actually work.

Beginner5 min read

NFP and Labour Market Data

Non-Farm Payrolls is one of the most volatile monthly events in forex. Here's what it measures and why it matters so much.

Intermediate5 min read

PMI and Growth Indicators

PMI surveys give an early, monthly read on economic momentum long before GDP data confirms it.

Advanced6 min read

Bond Yields and FX

Bond markets often move currencies before any headline does. Understanding yields is a shortcut to understanding FX flows.

Intermediate5 min read

Risk-On, Risk-Off Sentiment

Broad market sentiment can override individual country fundamentals. Learn to read the risk mood of the market.

Beginner5 min read

Using the Economic Calendar

The economic calendar is the single most useful tool for anticipating volatility. Here's how to read it properly.

Intermediate6 min read

Trading Around High-Impact News

High-impact news creates opportunity and danger in equal measure. Here's how to manage both.

Intermediate5 min read

Commodity Currencies and Terms of Trade

AUD, CAD, and NZD move with the goods their countries export. Understanding terms of trade explains why.

Beginner6 min read

Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis

Two lenses on the same market. Understanding what each can and can't tell you makes both more useful.