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Samsung 19-inch monitor supporting multi-display

Samsung Electronics launches its 19-inch monitor ‘SyncMaster CX940UX’ in Korea market, supporting multi-display function using USB cable.

Containing patented solution for controlling up to six monitors connected by USB cable, the monitors could be easily linked, without complicated installation process using additional graphic card or driver. With its two USB ports, you can also use the monitor as a USB hub.

According to the company, 22-inch model is to be launched in late October.

Via AVING


Forex traders, time to play!

Hey, traders, put your trading tools away! It is time to play the greatest game of all - Halo 3 Game!

Although I’m a big boy, too big I would say, I still like beautiful games with great graphics and good storyline. This one promises to be the mega Halo 3 adventure! For all those of you who had been waiting for Halo 3 release and those who never heard of it it is time to remember best game playing moments of your life and set your fight mode to beat those aliens and save the galaxy!

Some info about Halo 3 game for those Forex traders :) who work day and night improving their trading skills and making good profits: http://www.halo3-game.net/
Investing some of your money in pleasure such as playing the games is a good and relaxing experience, especially with the game like HALO 3!

Happy weekend!


Forex currency volatility hurts carry trade

Mid July 2007 has caught many carry traders off-guard. Currency investors are suffering their biggest losses in years as wider swings in Forex currency market knock the carry trade off the rails.

Carry trade, the most profitable strategy in foreign exchange, thrives when exchange rates are stable since the technique involves buying and investing currencies of countries that have high interest rates using money borrowed in Japan. With huge spikes in currency volatility traders are forced to get out of their carry trades.

Forex carry trade theme

An index of volatility for major currencies more than doubled from a record low in June 2007.

Volatility index 2007

Investors buying back yen drove it to 112 per dollar last week, cutting carry trade profits.

Dollar to Yen 2007

Sources JPMorgan,
Bloomberg.com


Forex Market Hours Monitor

Forex Market Hours Monitor — a freeware program to monitor forex trading market. I would recomend it to anyone who wants to have markets timetable on their hands. Very handy tool and is very essential in every aspect of Forex trading, at least until you memorize the markets timing.

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