Forex Trading and Currency Analysis

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Forex Trading and Currency Analysis

About this course

Master Forex trading, currency analysis, and macroeconomic fundamentals to make smarter financial decisions in global markets. Build practical skills to analyze exchange rates, interpret economic data, and manage currency risk with confidence. This Specialization provides a comprehensive, real-world approach to understanding foreign exchange markets. You will learn how exchange rates work, perform currency conversions, and analyze market movements using macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation, and central bank policies. Through hands-on exercises and practical scenarios, you will apply key concepts like Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Interest Rate Parity (IRP), forward pricing, and arbitrage strategies. You will also explore risk management techniques, including hedging and exposure management, to navigate currency volatility effectively. By the end of the Specialization, you will be able to evaluate forex markets, make data-driven trading decisions, and apply currency strategies in business and investment contexts. This program is ideal for aspiring traders, finance professionals, and anyone looking to build strong, job-ready skills in global financial markets.

What you'll learn

  • analyze exchange rates
  • perform currency conversions
  • interpret economic indicators
  • apply risk management techniques such as hedging

Course objectives

  • to build practical skills in currency analysis
  • to understand macroeconomic indicators affecting Forex markets
  • to navigate currency volatility effectively

Skills you'll gain

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