The three types of analysis are as follows: first of all - technical, which entails viewing charts, indicators, and price data. Then you have fundamental. This involves keeping abreast with any global financial or economic news that is likely to have a knock-on effect on the FX markets. The third is sentiment analysis. This tells you whether the wider feeling on a forex market is net long or net short - by viewing trends, momentum and price action. This is a lesser-talked-about form of research that is usually adopted by contrarian FX traders. If this is you and the market is buying - you will probably sell!