Fundamental analysis is a popular means of forecasting asset price movements amongst traders on the currency market. Fundamental analysis is based on the analysis of indicators from some of the world’s leading economies and statistical data on the development of a particular industry of the economy, data which is released by some of the largest countries. Fundamental analysis also takes important political and financial news into account which could have an effect on quotes. Due to the character of the information analysed, conclusions can be made regarding the direction in which prices are heading on the financial market.