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Ever fancied yourself as a forex trader? This reporter finds out what it is all about.

Are you able to engineer swaps in a single bound, or place bids faster than a sliding rupiah Can you make a few million and look like you've lost them Or else maintain a poker face when you really have lost them Manage all that and you may be on your way to being hired by Citibank to be a currency trader.

And if you do, and do it well, you too can cut a fine figure dressed head to toe in Armani. But getting there isnÆt easy, and tips can help. Here are some the trendÆs your friend, so donÆt fight it. The market isnÆt intelligent, but your counterparts...

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