Learn to trade in a demo until you can show consistent profits. It's a different animal with actual money on the line. If you don't know what you're doing, you probably have better changes taking your money to a casino.
I agree. I tend to just observe, plenty of other days to trade. Missing one day won't hurt.
End of the year has always difficult.
Some of the best trades are the ones you do not take.
1.1400 seems possible, easy 40pips