Returning to a more typical and positive vibe, Episode 285 of The Traders Podcast features your host Rob Booker and Jason the producer talking about some of their favorite quotations. Rob relates these quotes to trading, naturally. Rob asserts that people generally do what they want to do, regardless of their reasons given.
Rob reads a quote from a forthcoming trading book by Shonn Campbell called FX Inventory, which encourages traders to be free from the burden of false precision. He cites another portion of the book that suggests that trading is about playing offense and defense at the same time. Rob also asserts that your ability to make money is directly proportional to your ability to calm the hell down. Rob says that dramatic people make the worst traders. And we conclude this episode with a voicemail from actor Morgan Freeman, who tries his hand at reciting The Traders Podcast intro! Thanks for listening.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD tests 1.1800 barrier above 50-day EMA
EUR/USD gains ground after three days of losses, trading around 1.1790 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index momentum indicator at 47 (neutral) reflects easing momentum. The RSI below 50 keeps momentum balanced and could limit follow-through.
GBP/USD struggles near four-week low vs. USD, below 1.3500 amid BoE rate cut bets
The GBP/USD pair is seen consolidating its weekly losses registered over the past three days and oscillating in a narrow range near a four-week trough, touched during the Asians session on Thursday. Spot prices currently trade just below the 1.3500 psychological mark and seem vulnerable to slide further.
USD/JPY: Bulls retain control around 155.00 amiid USD strength
USD/JPY consolidates the previous day's strong gains to around 155.00 early Thursday, with the bias remaining in favor of bulls as worries about Japan's fiscal health and the upbeat market mood continue to undermine the safe-haven Japanese Yen. Meanwhile, the FOMC Minutes showed that Fed officials remain split over the necessity and timing of further rate cuts amid concerns about inflation, which acts as a tailwind for the US Dollar and should support the currency pair.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD rebounds toward 0.7100 despite mixed Aussie jobs data
AUD/USD has picked up fresh bids toward 0.7100 despite the release of mixed Australian employment data, which showed that the economy added 17.8K new jobs in January and the jobless rate held steady at 4.1%, compared to a rise to 4.2% expected. The data does little to temper bets for additional tightening by the RBA, supporting the Aussie. The US Dollar, on the other hand, preserves the overnight gains led by less dovish FOMC Minutes, which could cap the upside for the currency pair.
USD/JPY: Bulls retain control around 155.00 amiid USD strength
USD/JPY consolidates the previous day's strong gains to around 155.00 early Thursday, with the bias remaining in favor of bulls as worries about Japan's fiscal health and the upbeat market mood continue to undermine the safe-haven Japanese Yen. Meanwhile, the FOMC Minutes showed that Fed officials remain split over the necessity and timing of further rate cuts amid concerns about inflation, which acts as a tailwind for the US Dollar and should support the currency pair.
Gold yearns for acceptance above the $5,000 mark
Gold preserves 2% advance seen on Wednesday as buyers gather pace early Thursday. The US Dollar holds January Fed Minutes-led gains ahead of more US macro data. Gold needs a sustained break above the key $5,000 barrier; daily RSI stays bullish.
Top Crypto Gainers: World Liberty Financial, Sky, and Cosmos confront major resistance
World Liberty Financial, Sky, and Cosmos rank among the top gainers over the last 24 hours but face critical overhead resistance levels. WLFI gained momentum at the World Liberty Forum, an invite-only conference held at Mar-a-Lago by US President Donald Trump’s family, while SKY and ATOM reversed off a crucial support level.
Mixed UK inflation data no gamechanger for the Bank of England
Food inflation plunged in January, but service sector price pressure is proving stickier. We continue to expect Bank of England rate cuts in March and June. The latest UK inflation read is a mixed bag for the Bank of England, but we doubt it drastically changes the odds of a March rate cut.
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