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  • Trust your gut feeling 
Most trades that went wrong this year can be attributed to greed or fear. Time spent on devising strategies is wasted if your emotions get the better of you. Hence, I will let trades take their course, interfere less and put more trust in my gut feeling as staying true to yourself always works out best.
 
  • Understand the drivers of the US economy better
The influence of economic decisions taken in the US for the rest of the world is as important as ever. They shape much of the daily FX price swings and therefore I will dedicate more time to understanding the US economy by reading specific literature and sharing my journey in an increased number of articles.
 
  • Diversify my goals again
Versatility has always been of utmost importance to me. Achieving my goals in the trading world alone would be too one dimensional. My quest for challenges needs more attention and may result in me competing at a high level in basketball again. Furthermore, I will try to extend my social media presence and hope that traders will profit from my insights. 



Tarik Chebib works on IG’s dealing floor in London. [More about Tarik Chebib]


Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD holds firm above 1.0700 ahead of German inflation data

EUR/USD holds firm above 1.0700 ahead of German inflation data

EUR/USD trades on a firm footing above 1.0700 early Monday. The pair stays underpinned by a softer US Dollar, courtesy of the USD/JPY sell-off and a risk-friendly market environment. Germany's inflation data is next in focus. 

EUR/USD News

GBP/USD holds positive ground above 1.2500 on weaker US Dollar, Fed rate decision looms

GBP/USD holds positive ground above 1.2500 on weaker US Dollar, Fed rate decision looms

The GBP/USD pair holds positive ground near 1.2520 on Monday during the early Asian session. The uptick of the major pair is supported by the softer US Dollar below the 106.00 psychological mark. Investors will closely monitor the Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision and Press Conference on Wednesday. 

GBP/USD News

USD/JPY recovers after testing 155.00 on likely Japanese intervention

USD/JPY recovers after testing 155.00 on likely Japanese intervention

USD/JPY is recovering ground after crashing to 155.00 on what seemed like a Japanese FX intervention. The Yen tumbled in early trades amid news that Japan's PM lost 3 key seats in the by-election. Holiday-thinned trading exaggerates the USD/JPY price action. 

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Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD holds firm above 1.0700 ahead of German inflation data

EUR/USD holds firm above 1.0700 ahead of German inflation data

EUR/USD trades on a firm footing above 1.0700 early Monday. The pair stays underpinned by a softer US Dollar, courtesy of the USD/JPY sell-off and a risk-friendly market environment. Germany's inflation data is next in focus. 

EUR/USD News

USD/JPY recovers after testing 155.00 on likely Japanese intervention

USD/JPY recovers after testing 155.00 on likely Japanese intervention

USD/JPY is recovering ground after crashing to 155.00 on what seemed like a Japanese FX intervention. The Yen tumbled in early trades amid news that Japan's PM lost 3 key seats in the by-election. Holiday-thinned trading exaggerates the USD/JPY price action. 

USD/JPY News

Gold price bulls move to the sidelines as focus shifts to the crucial FOMC policy meeting

Gold price bulls move to the sidelines as focus shifts to the crucial FOMC policy meeting

Gold price struggles to capitalize on its modest gains registered over the past two trading days and edges lower on the first day of a new week, albeit the downside remains cushioned.

Gold News

Ripple CTO shares take on ETHgate controversy, XRP holders await SEC opposition brief filing

Ripple CTO shares take on ETHgate controversy, XRP holders await SEC opposition brief filing

Ripple loses all gains from the past seven days, trading at $0.50 early on Monday. XRP holders have their eyes peeled for the Securities and Exchange Commission filing of opposition brief to Ripple’s motion to strike expert testimony.

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Week ahead: FOMC and jobs data in sight

Week ahead: FOMC and jobs data in sight

May kicks off with the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and will be one to watch, scheduled to make the airwaves on Wednesday. It’s pretty much a sealed deal for a no-change decision at this week’s meeting.

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