The meteoric rise of the US stock market in recent weeks has also seen some dips, but during this week it has regained all the value it shed. There have been many observations about the direction the stock market has been taking, and many believe that it is approaching its ceiling for this period. This is something that has been brewing for many months now, and it has finally come. While most economists seemed to believe that the DJIA had no steam left at 11,000 points, a few said that it would reach towards 13,000 and it has. This is something that has surprised an awful lot of people who have not been counting on any gains in the market, and the short sellers are definitely feeling the sting of their mistake.

Being able to gauge the impact of this development on the forex exchange can be a bit difficult for those who are not sure of what direction the market will take, but with some patience it could be a very profitable endeavor. There is a big move brewing within the world's markets, and once the numbers from the Christmas season settle in we will know more about what to expect. The impact of these moves will be felt for months, so make sure to not underestimate what is in store in the near future. Oil prices and companies will be an especially good thing to keep an eye on, so be sure to take note of exactly what your needs are before making an investment involving foreign exchange rates.

There are a lot of troubles brewing for both the United States and Europe, so the chances of something going wrong with either country's currency is quite likely. This often turbulent currency will be living up to its name this upcoming year in droves, there will be lots of opportunities to make money or lose it. Employing the use of proper stop loss values in conjunction with other money management techniques is very important. It cannot be stated enough that there is opportunity where there is risk, but only for those who approach it from the right direction. The markets are not going to be kind to those who are not patient, so take every opportunity to make a sound decision. Try and avoid making trades on intuition alone unless you are an experienced trader with nerves of steel. The coming market in 2012 is going to make or break a lot of people when it comes to forex quotes.