Summary
Many trading texts are devoted to the theme of what makes a successful trader, their qualities, attributes and anecdotal evidence linking a 3 mile run before breakfast to an 8% increase in equity before lunch. I’ve always been more interested in what makes a successful trade, its qualities and attributes. The game is called investing. It’s not a game dependent on the roll of a dice. It’s a strategy game which requires thought. The quality of the judgement that we pass determines the outcome. Join me for a no-holds-barred review of the foreign exchange market at the start of the trading week. Learn to establish bias, define risk, interpret buyer/seller behaviour and execute trades with ruthless precision.Latest Live Videos
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EUR/USD: US Dollar comeback in the makes? Premium
The US Dollar (USD) stands victorious at the end of another week, with the EUR/USD pair trading near a four-week low of 1.1742, while the USD retains its strength despite some discouraging American data released at the end of the week.
Gold: Escalating geopolitical tensions help limit losses Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) struggled to make a decisive move in either direction this week as it quickly recovered above $5,000 after posting losses on Monday and Tuesday.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling braces for more pain, as 200-day SMA tested Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) crashed to its lowest level in a month against the US Dollar (USD), as critical support levels were breached in a data-packed week.
Bitcoin: No recovery in sight
Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to trade within a range-bound zone, hovering around $67,000 at the time of writing on Friday, and falling slightly so far this week, with no signs of recovery.
US Dollar: Tariffed. Now What? Premium
The US Dollar (USD) reversed its previous week’s decline, managing to stage a meaningful rebound and retesting the area just above the 98.00 barrier when tracked by the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Week ahead – Markets brace for heightened volatility as event risk dominates:
Dollar strength dominates markets as risk appetite remains subdued. A Supreme Court ruling, geopolitics and Fed developments are in focus. Pivotal Nvidia earnings on Wednesday as investors question tech sector weakness.