The recent moves on the US dollar have seen yearly lows indicating concerns for an economic rebound. With growing pandemic figures, civil unrest, Fed decisions, and a new President sworn into the White House next week will any further drama unfold? Join David and James as they discuss the opportunities going forward for the greenback. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
During trading periods when the market can be very volatile, this can be a very intimidating time to trade. Certain technical indicators can be very useful during unpredictable events, however due diligence should be applied in order to realise the full potent of the indicator. So how can volatility and indicators be used to the trader’s advantage? Join David and James as they discuss what to look out for when deciding on the preferred style of trading. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
As November draws to a close, will there be a flexible handover in the White House when the College Electors meet next month? As US stocks and indices climb to record highs, will the end of year ‘Santa Rally’ move markets even higher? What stocks are likely to benefit should a Covid vaccination come into play? Join David and Daniel as they discuss and answer what stocks to watch out for. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Equity markets were lifted since many TV networks have already called the Presidential election in Joe Biden’s favor. However, as the voting day concluded, Trump still refuses to concede. Added to this, the recent upbeat Covid-19 vaccination news had driven certain stocks, whilst gold has dived lower. Will we get a definitive decision on a vaccine and a clear winner as we close in on the year-end? Join David and James as they discuss how the markets will be driven in Q4. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Ever since Donald Trump was elected in 2016, stocks have repeatedly climbed to fresh all-time highs. The so-called booming economy was brought to its knees due to the pandemic, but the markets have made a remarkable recovery since. With elections historically having a significant impact on the markets both pre and post-vote count, how can we expect currency pairs to move in the lead-up to November 3rd? Join our research team as they take a closer look at both candidates’ proposed policies for the next four years, including healthcare, foreign policies, employment and more. We will also be looking at what the polls are saying, how the markets could be affected by a potential clean sweep from the Democrats, as well as the potential consequences that could arise should President Trump refuse to concede power. Join Stavros, David, Daniel, and James to prepare for what each potential scenario could mean for your trading portfolio. Listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device.
With the continent pretty much on lockdown again, what does this spell for the eurozone markets and what can we expect from Central Banks? Record infection rates are bringing cities to a standstill as economies battle against further downturns in GDP. Join David and James as they discuss if there is a recovery on the horizon. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s first televised presidential debate ended in a messy affair this week. Both candidates threw accusations at each other for most of the evening as Trump took the stern approach, with Biden trying to maintain composure. With Biden currently leading in the main national polls, is this bad news for the greenback? Join David and James as they discuss what the implications are for a Democratic win. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
Britain’s exit from the European Union has been dragging on since 2015. The emergence of Covid-19 and an attempt to alter the Brexit withdrawal bill has delayed progress. Boris Johnson stated that the UK could exit the EU without a deal if it is not reached by the October 15th deadline. With disputes over fisheries and trade still up in the air, is there really enough time? Join David & James as they discuss the biggest divorce in recent times! You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
The Fed announced a shift in the target of 2% inflation to an average rate of 2% inflation. The overshooting is expected to last longer than 5 years. BoJ kept interest rates low for a long period of time in order to increase inflation to the 2% target. However, their policy failed. Will the Federal Reserve be the next in line? Join Stavros & David to find more about the Fed’s options going forward as they engage into infinitive QE. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
The recent weakness of the US dollar seems a cause for concern for investors. Further lockdowns following Covid-19 related infections and high unemployment have weighed down on the greenback. The US Indices are climbing higher however, the US Index continues to wane. Will there be a role reversal soon? Join David & James to see what is tradable in these uncertain times. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
Did you know why we witnessed a bearish reversal in equities? Despite seeing upbeat earnings from Tesla and Microsoft, US-Sino tensions and rising Covid-19 cases has led to heavy selling. Will equities recover to fresh all-time highs, or linger into to Q3 obscurity? Join Stavros & James to find out how you can diversify risk in a highly volatile environment. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
EU members struggle to agree on a final EU Recovery Fund, delaying critical financial support to smaller economies. The "Frugal four" persist to provide loans instead of well-needed grants while time sweeps away European economies. Will they finally agree on a package or risk breaking down the EU? Join Stavros & James to find how these negotiations come along and how the final plan plays a role in ECB's policy-making decisions. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
US Regulators released up to $40bn to banks for trading! Does this suggest banks will set another 2008-like financial crisis in motion? Join Stavros & David to find out the benefits and the risks of the relaxed Volcker rule. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
The equities are on a free-fall!Concerns over a 2nd wave increased during the US civil unrest. With the Fed heavily accommodative now, the outlook going forward isn't so bright.Will equities crash?Join Stavros & James and find out where they think equities are going from here. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device.Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Despite post-lockdown optimism increasing, the trade war between the US and China has only just restarted, and this time in multiple fronts! With Trump expected to announce his policy against China soon, the retaliation game is on the front burner once again. Join Stavros & James and find out which assets will be affected by rising tensions. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Improving China industrial activity suggests that the economy is rebounding. Should we get excited about the data since China was the first to ease lockdown measures? How is the new wave of cases in China going to play out though? Are the two related? With the US escalating tensions with China, traders should keep a close eye on how and why risk sentiment changes. Join Stavros & James as they discuss the 'hottest' economic and political headlines! You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
Weak demand, storage issues, US-Iran tensions! You name it, we discuss it! Do you want to find out more about what's really been happening in the oil markets? And how come WTI crude oil traded below zero? Join Stavros, James & Daniel and find out why they expect OPEC and governments to play a key role in how oil performs! You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
The Fed's announcement was taken to heart by some of the institutions trading FX yesterday. Do you know why the new liquidity operations are riskier than ever seen before? And did you get a chance to see how gold has performed since the radical announcement? Join Stavros and James and find out why they expect inflation to play a pivotal role in gold's foreseeable future. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis and geopolitics!
Did you find the ECB's move out of sync on Thursday? We did too! Despite having been in negative territory for a while now, which somewhat supports the 'hold', they haven't announced measures even close to what other Central Banks have already pledged to take. Will going solo make a difference, we wonder? Or will the government have to step up their game? Join us now and find out what James and Stavros have to say. You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device. Follow our bi-weekly podcast and listen to our in-depth analysis on topics such as forex trading tips, fundamental/technical analysis, and geopolitics!
Did you know that Aussie hit an 11-year bottom on the back of coronavirus-inflicted flows? Risk-on appetite has shifted dramatically, but many analysts still see 65c. as the major saver. However, we don't! Our Head of Investment Research and our top market analyst James Harte discuss the Aussie bloodbath, GDP, the RBA and where we are heading from here! Join now and find out what you should pay attention to during Lowe's speech! You can listen to the podcast on mobile or desktop or download it on your device.