Kathy Lien is expecting active and volatile trading in the first week of September.

The weaker US dollar has helped contribute to the ‘new export orders’ component, as American products prove to be cheaper and more attractive.

Tim Bourquin interviews Rob Booker, who talks about why a new trader simply can't replicate what other successful traders are already doing by looking over their shoulder.

John Mauldin explains that by eliminating negative alpha, investors could find an extra 2-4% in their returns.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for September 4.

The US dollar was boosted by positive statements from both Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and US President George W. Bush .

The Q2 GDP report showed that capital investment climbed 1.2 percent and remains a driver of Japanese expansion.

Lawrence G. McMillan reviews the options market in his weekly column for August 31.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for August 31.

The markets will get a taste of consumption data for the beginning of the third quarter on Friday, as personal spending for the month of July will be released.