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If you have access to it, do a multi-security correlation matrix in Bloomberg. By far the easiest and most extensive way to do what you're trying to do. Alternatively you can just pull the historical data from the exchanges yourself and then do the correlations manually within excel.

Rising inflation is more of a reason to be long the dollar. Rising inflation will imply further rate hikes by the fed. Since all forex trading is based off of is interest rates (and rate expectations) this would cause a fall in the EUR/USD... But I agree, falling growth and the account deficits...

Why don't you just take $10 and open a US bank account?

Since you have experience in IT, try to transfer to an IT department at an investment bank or a fund. From here, you can work your way in through the backdoor. Honestly, that's probably your only option, unless you want to go back to grad school.

Speaking about pairs trading in general, it relies on the assumption that there is a convergence (or divergence) between two securities that will occur sometime in the future due to some measured data (stat arb, for example). As such, if you're talking about two non-similar securities, then it's...

Indeed, it is very tough to break in to. Most hedge funds and prop desks who deal with quants wants PhDs. If you're in the industry or you have the talent, it's not too hard to make the jump. You just have to show that you have the right background. I've actually gotten a lot of calls from...

To trade, a necessary knowledge of the market is necessary. Hence the need for the WSJ and CNBC. Granted, I guess you could trade on pure technicals or buy a "system" and just point and click. But, you don't learn jack shit and you're pretty much useless to any actual trading desk or hedge fund...

Honestly, the best thing you can do is concentrate on school, have fun, and get a good internship/job. Treat trading as a hobby and nothing more. If you're still serious about it, open a paper trading account (Oanda for currencies) and practice without risking your own capital. Get a...

Efficiency of extraction of the Tar Sands is still far from where it needs to be. Most of the companies/projects involved in their development are still far from profitable... And those that are have a cyclical system which powers the extraction via their natural gas exploration. So yes, while...