So many people are mystified by the Real Estate process, and know very little about it. Diana Hill joins Merlin to break down some of the misconceptions and enter into a discussion about using Real Estate as a multi faceted asset class, not just the typical “Buy your home” angle. The duo looks at using real estate for income generation as well as long term growth prospects. This brings up the eternal question of: to Buy or Rent?!?!? Merlin and Diana weigh in their thoughts and emphasize the importance of having a structured approach to Real Estate, treating it no different than you would trading stocks, commodities, or currencies. Know the rules, have a plan and follow it!
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD hangs close to 1.1650 ahead of US jobs data
EUR/USD stays better bid near 1.1650 in the European session on Tuesday. The prospect of a US interest rate cut on Wednesday keeps the US Dollar under check, underpinning the pair. In the meantime, traders look to the US ADP Employment Change four-week average and Jolts Job Openings reports for September and October.
GBP/USD holds range above 1.3300, awaits US employment data
GBP/USD attracts some buyers following the previous day's two-way directionless price move and holds steady above the 1.3300 mark in European trading on Tuesday. The pair, however, lacks strong follow-through buying as traders opt to wait on the sidelines ahead of US employment data.
USD/JPY remains capped by 156.00 amid renewed USD selling
USD/JPY is consolidating its uptick to near 156.00 in the Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar faces renewed selling pressure amid a cautious mood and dovish Fed expectations. Meanwhile, traders assess the potential impact of a strong earthquake in Japan. The immediate focus now is on BoJ Governor Ueda's speech.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD hangs close to 1.1650 ahead of US jobs data
EUR/USD stays better bid near 1.1650 in the European session on Tuesday. The prospect of a US interest rate cut on Wednesday keeps the US Dollar under check, underpinning the pair. In the meantime, traders look to the US ADP Employment Change four-week average and Jolts Job Openings reports for September and October.
GBP/USD holds range above 1.3300, awaits US employment data
GBP/USD attracts some buyers following the previous day's two-way directionless price move and holds steady above the 1.3300 mark in European trading on Tuesday. The pair, however, lacks strong follow-through buying as traders opt to wait on the sidelines ahead of US employment data.
Gold touches one-week low; downside seems cushioned amid Fed rate cut bets
Gold trades with a negative bias for the third straight day and drops to a one-week low, around the $4,170 region, during the early European session. The downtick lacks any obvious fundamental catalyst and could be attributed to some repositioning trade ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC policy meeting. Investors will keep a close eye on updated economic projections.
Chainlink holds firm as reserves hit 16-month low
Chainlink began the week on a stable footing, trading around $13.70 at the time of writing on Tuesday, holding above a key support zone. Growing ecosystem activity from declining exchange reserves to a wave of new integrations continues to strengthen the network’s fundamental outlook, signalling a rally in the upcoming days.
Big week ahead: Fed poised to cut as Canada, Australia and Switzerland hold steady
This week we get a lot of data releases but the biggie is all those central bank decisions. Canada, Australia and Switzerland are expected to stay on hold, but the Fed is expected to cut.
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