title: Forex for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Profiting from the Global Currency Markets
author: Adam Kritzer
description: Adam Kritzer is a professional writer and investor, and a former investment banker. He first began analyzing currencies in 2004, as the inaugural writer for the Forex Blog (www.forexblog.org). His intention with the site was to provide an alternative method for analyzing currencies. What began as a basic overview of relevant news stories has since evolved into what may be the web's premier source for fundamental analysis of the foreign exchange market. His work has been cited by Dow Jones, and his articles have been published in media outlets as diverse as the Wuhan Evening Post and Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Journal. A native of Philadelphia, Kritzer holds a BA in Economics and East Asian Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and currently resides in Yunnan, China, with his wife, Lili, and son, Ethan. When he s not analyzing currencies, he s out hiking or gardening.
zlib_text: "Backed by a comprehensive list of studies, this book is a brilliant 
  contribution on the connections between exchange rates and 
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  economics. 
  -Francesc Riverola, CEO and Founder of FXstreet.com 
  "Adam Kritzer has been covering the forex market for years as a 
  prominent but accessible industry expert. In a market sector full of 
  pitfalls for the novice, this book will help many new traders avoid 
  costly mistakes and get started on a path to success." 
  -Andy Hagans, Co-founder of ETF Database 
  "Adam Kritzer is not only one of my favorite forex writers but also 
  one of the best ... This book will likely become required reading for 
  those getting into the forex market." 
  -Zachary Storella, Founder of CountingPips.com 
  "I am very glad to have found a forex book that is comprehensive yet 
  easy to comprehend. It has gained a spot on the required reading list 
  in our office for all incoming Treasury analysts." 
  -Paul Bonanno, Global Business Unit Treasurer at GE Capital 
  "Adam's book has 