Analyst
Someone paid to study markets, economies or companies and publish views on where prices might go.
In plain English
Someone paid to study markets, economies or companies and publish views on where prices might go.
An analyst digs into data and writes up a view. In forex, that usually means fundamental analysts who follow economies and central banks, or technical analysts who read charts.
Their notes are useful for understanding why markets moved. Remember that analysts are often wrong, and some work for firms that profit when you trade. Use their reasoning, not their confidence.
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