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    Globex down on IB?

    Currently not getting any data from CME/Globex? Anyone else experiencing this? (I know it's a holiday and i should be taking a a day off, but duty calls...french no vote makes for good trading opportunities in Euro FX.)
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    Hand Helds for trading

    Treo 650 is the newest model. All carriers but T-mobile and VZ carry it, but VZ is supposed to have it any day now. IB MobileTrader is fine for checking quotes and making trades...although very limited functionality as you would imagine. http://www.quotrek.com/ is another one, but I've...
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    how did you learn trading

    Either way will be expensive. Inevitably you will trade on your own, even if you have a mentor, and lose money (aka learn lessons, pay tuition, etc.). IMO, there's only one way to truly learn...the hard way. Just make sure to keep your trades small. This way you'll still have money when...
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    To Realtors

    Maybe I misunderstanding the suit, but where's the price fixing? Real estate agents have the ability to charge whatever commission they want, just as buyers have the ability to choose whatever agent they want So, where's the problem? Agents that charge 6% get less business but make more...
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    To Realtors

    This suit is the biggest pile of bull I've heard in a while. The government really does have more pressing matters than trying to bankrupt traditional realtors. Good realtors work hard for their commission and deserve every cent. If you want to save money, sell yourself. God I hate...
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    Best news service?

    Anyone have any thoughts about best news for forex?
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    Euro FX

    Euro FX is the futures version of EUR/USD. EUR/USD represents the cash cross-rate between the currencies. Euro FX are futures contracts traded at CME/Globex, usually trading at a premium of 10-15 pips from the cross-rate. Some charting packages use EUR/USD to notate Euro FX futures however...
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    Chinook's EUR/USD (E/$)Mumblings

    Talking heads: "we are hearing reports that an estimated 1 bil of 1 year 1.1000 EUR put/USD call options have traded" Also, a few days ago some euro traded 1 bil of one month 1.2200 put options. Must be betting on a french no vote. That would be a huge move, fast! :D
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