A Primer for Those Who Want to Trade for a Living


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In Episode 287 of The Traders Podcast, your host Rob Booker discusses trader Matt LaCoco’s recent blog article titled 5 Principles for Trading for a Living With a Small Account, which Rob says could have also been called 5 Principles for Trading If You Are a Beginner. Next Rob talks about the importance of accepting when you’ve made a mistake and then immediately moving forward again.


Next Rob and Jason the producer discuss an e-mail from Alex from the United Kingdom. Alex wants to make a living from trading. He wants to learn how to trade the right way and to learn “the rules of the game.” Rob answers by describing a meeting he recently had with one of the most successful retail stock traders in the world. All of this and much more is waiting for you in Episode 287 of The Traders Podcast. Join us!

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EUR/USD holds above 1.0700 ahead of key US data

EUR/USD holds above 1.0700 ahead of key US data

EUR/USD trades in a tight range above 1.0700 in the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar struggles to gather strength ahead of key PCE Price Index data, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, and helps the pair hold its ground. 

EUR/USD News

GBP/USD trades on a softer note below 1.2530 ahead of US PCE data

GBP/USD trades on a softer note below 1.2530 ahead of US PCE data

GBP/USD trades on a weaker note around 1.2502 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The modest rebound of the US Dollar weighs on the major pair despite weaker US GDP growth numbers. The US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index data on Friday will be in the spotlight. 

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USD/JPY stays above 156.00 after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments

USD/JPY stays above 156.00 after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments

USD/JPY holds above 156.00 after surging above this level with the initial reaction to the Bank of Japan's decision to leave the policy settings unchanged. BoJ Governor said weak Yen was not impacting prices but added that they will watch FX developments closely.

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Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD holds above 1.0700 ahead of key US data

EUR/USD holds above 1.0700 ahead of key US data

EUR/USD trades in a tight range above 1.0700 in the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar struggles to gather strength ahead of key PCE Price Index data, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, and helps the pair hold its ground. 

EUR/USD News

USD/JPY stays above 156.00 after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments

USD/JPY stays above 156.00 after BoJ Governor Ueda's comments

USD/JPY holds above 156.00 after surging above this level with the initial reaction to the Bank of Japan's decision to leave the policy settings unchanged. BoJ Governor said weak Yen was not impacting prices but added that they will watch FX developments closely.

USD/JPY News

Gold price oscillates in a range as the focus remains glued to the US PCE Price Index

Gold price oscillates in a range as the focus remains glued to the US PCE Price Index

Gold price struggles to attract any meaningful buyers amid the emergence of fresh USD buying. Bets that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer amid sticky inflation help revive the USD demand.

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Sei Price Prediction: SEI is in the zone of interest after a 10% leap

Sei Price Prediction: SEI is in the zone of interest after a 10% leap

Sei price has been in recovery mode for almost ten days now, following a fall of almost 65% beginning in mid-March. While the SEI bulls continue to show strength, the uptrend could prove premature as massive bearish sentiment hovers above the altcoin’s price.

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US core PCE inflation set to signal firm price pressures as markets delay Federal Reserve rate cut bets

US core PCE inflation set to signal firm price pressures as markets delay Federal Reserve rate cut bets

The core PCE Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is seen as the more influential measure of inflation in terms of Fed positioning. The index is forecast to rise 0.3% on a monthly basis in March, matching February’s increase. 

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