It has been exactly 132 episodes since we last had a TraderRadio Flashback! For those who don’t know, TraderRadio.net (circa 2008 – 2009) was the precursor to The Traders Podcast. We sometimes enjoy looking back at the concerns of the day five years ago and comparing how they relate to our present trading. So, in this recording you’ll hear your host, Rob Booker, chatting with his old friends Corbin Layton and Joshua Hauck (the Ohio River swimmer) in an episode recorded on June 15, 2009, titled “Calamity, Collapse and Trading Redemption.” Rob and the boys talk about the transformation that occurs within a trader after experiencing a margin call (or some other humbling experience). And they also spend some time talking about some news items pertaining to the summer of 2009, such as the Eurozone economy, as well as the dollar bear trend and more. Thanks for listening!
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD falls to near 1.1600 due to persistent bearish bias
EUR/USD depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous session, trading around 1.1610 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests a persistent bearish bias as the EUR/USD pair remains within the descending channel pattern.
GBP/USD underperforms as UK faces stagflation risks amid Middle East war
The Pound Sterling trades lower against its major currency peers, is down 0.22% around 1.3340 against the US Dollar, during the Asian trade on Thursday. The British currency faces selling pressures amid fears that the United Kingdom economy could face stagflation risks due to higher energy prices, a situation in which inflation accelerates with economic growth and employment conditions remaining stagnant.
USD/JPY bounces back to 157.00 amid renewed USD demand
USD/JPY bounces back to near 157.00, cutting losses in the Asian session on Thursday. Renewed US Dollar demand amid Middle East and China concerns outweighs fears of Japanese intervention, aiding the pair's recovery.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD eases below 0.7100 after Aussie trade data, China growth woes
AUD/USD meets fresh supply and eases below 0.7100 following the release of dismal Australian Trade Balance data on Thursday. A record-low growth target set by China for 2026 also weighs on the Chinese proxy, the Australian Dollar, while the US Dollar finds fresh bids amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
USD/JPY bounces back to 157.00 amid renewed USD demand
USD/JPY bounces back to near 157.00, cutting losses in the Asian session on Thursday. Renewed US Dollar demand amid Middle East and China concerns outweighs fears of Japanese intervention, aiding the pair's recovery.
Gold buyers stay hopeful amid Middle East war, China growth woes
Gold is building on the previous rebound in Thursday’s Asian trades, testing offers once again at the $5,200 threshold. Deeper escalation of the Middle East war and dovish US Federal Reserve monetary policy outlook continue to support Gold.
Top Crypto Gainers: Decred, Zcash, and Dogecoin lead recovery as Bitcoin crosses $72,000
Bitcoin trades above $72,500 at press time on Thursday, holding its 6% gain from the previous day, contributing to a broader market recovery. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at over $2.43 trillion as the broader market sentiment improves significantly.
First Venezuela, now Iran: The US-China energy war escalates Premium
At first glance, the latest escalation involving the United States with both Iran and Venezuela looks like another chapter in a long-running geopolitical story. But viewed through a broader strategic lens, something else may be unfolding: Energy.
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