Hey there, So, I though of doing a quick market review just before Christmas, hoping to bring some extra insight into whats happening in the markets this week. Also note that this is but just my opinion and my view of the markets, it should in no way be used or interpreted as advice or signals, but rather as a reference and a soundboard. Furthermore, I wish...
Hey there, The dollar remained steady during the Asian session this morning. The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 bpt. Traders however, are preparing for a potential hawkish outlook from the central bank considering recent data which showed U.S inflation remained sticky and the labor market strong. The central bank is expected to signal slower...
Hey There, The dollar has been in demand so far this week, boosted by it being seen as a safe-haven amid political turmoil in both South Korea and Europe as well as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. With France’s government facing “No Confidence votes” that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michael...
Hey there, USD: The dollar fell to a one-week low after Donald Trump's tariff pledges caused investors to grow cautious while rebalancing their portfolios before the end of the month. With PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) data due today markets will be watched closely by traders and investors ahead of the U.S thanksgiving holidays on Thursday....
Hey Traders After this week's inflation data and the Fed meeting on Thursday the dollar steadied at a one year-peak, set for a strong week as markets dialed back bets on lower U.S interest rates. The Fed appeared less dovish based on strong U.S inflation readings which added to the dollar strength. However, under the Trump administration, inflation is expected...
Hey there, So, it would seem that all the hype and excitement surrounding the election has begun cooling off as traders and investors begin shifting their focus to the inflationary data scheduled to come out. here are some of the key points highlighted in today's video. Dollar: - The dollar continues to challenge the highs of June ahead of key U.S inflation...
Hey There, What a year it's been, with a slight glimpse of certainty now that the election is done and we have a much clearer idea of what to expect moving forward into 2025. In today's session we discuss the possibility of a "Risk On" Environment and how we should navigate the market from this perspective. Gold continues to nurse steep losses from its prior...
Hey there, It's been a while since we saw the dollar run as smoothly as its running now, recovering more than 50% of its value since last quarter. However, this growth doesn't come without a concerning question, how sustainable is this run? With key payroll and inflation data due next week while also moving closer to the election we're likely to see a very...
Hey there, You may have noticed that Gold has been making record highs, and while in the past this would come at the cost of a weaker dollar, we see this time the dollar has actually hit a two and a half month high. So, how is this possible? Well, in today's video we explore the possible reason behind this unusual term of events and bring clarity to those of...
Hey everyone, I hope and trust you're all doing well and enjoying these markets. I know I've been silent over the last few weeks and there is a very good reason for that. I am currently writing my annual assessments and it is quite extensive and the preparation is quite time consuming. For this reason I thought it best to take a short break from writing and...
Hey everyone, I hope and trust you're all doing well and enjoying these markets. I know I've been silent over the last few weeks and there is a very good reason for that. I am currently writing my annual assessments and it is quite extensive and the preparation is quite time consuming. For this reason I thought it best to take a short break from writing and...
In an interview Warren Buffet was asked about his investment approach, where he responded by explaining a mental model that he and his business partner Charlie Munger would use when selecting companies to invest in, called the Circle of Competence. When asked about the circle of competence Warren Buffet would often use a baseball analogy to explain it. Where an...
Hey there traders, What a week it has been thus far with the Fed cutting rates by 50 bps and Gold hitting new highs. Where do we go from here? and how to we take advantage of these opportunities? The short answer is follow the trends and pay attention to whats happening, because the time of market consolidation has come to an end and trends has now been...
Hey there, So, things are really starting to shape up and the markets are really beginning show its hand as we head ever closer to the much anticipated rate cut scheduled to happen next week Wednesday. That being said, now is the time for traders to begin positioning themselves to take advantage of much anticipated rate cut as the chances of a rate cut becomes...
Hey there So, in today's midweek market review, we look at the possibility of Gold hitting 3000, but also sterling hitting 1.3790. Although these might seem like ambitious levels, based on the way the market is structuring itself its becoming more and more possible to see price reach these levels within the next 12 to 18 months. Check out today's video to...
Hey there, So, it's confirmed the dollar has officially broken out of the triangle correction, running down to find support around 101.350. However, with a busy week ahead of us we should prepare ourselves for anything as we have U.S, GDP, PCE and Jobless claims. These are all key inflationary indicators that traders will be paying close attention to as we...
Hey there The markets has been rather quite over the last two days as we all begin preparing for the imminent rate cut happening in September. With the most recent data reducing fears of recession and traders paring back their views on a 50bps rate cut the market seems to find a sense of stability as a result. Be sure to check out today's video to gain a...
Hey there, In today's midweek market review we're looking at the dollar and Gold, more specifically how will CPI potentially affect what happens to not only the dollar, but Gold as well. Be sure to check out this weeks review and begin bracing yourself as we head into what promises to be a very interesting September.