President of Trade Pro Futures (www.tpfutures.com), Trey Lazzara joins Merlin for a look at the growing world of Automated Trading Systems. Both stress the importance of performing due diligence when selecting the system to invest in as they all have different targets, stop losses, and objectives. Merlin talks about why he chose the specific system that he invested in and why he passed over others with better performance. Trey also shares what he sees as the biggest problem facing traders, and offers a solution.

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EUR/USD retreats below 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers

EUR/USD retreats below 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers

EUR/USD struggles to preserve its bullish momentum and retreats below the 1.1250 area in the second half of the day on Tuesday. The cautious market mood and the modest USD rebound weigh on the pair as investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials.

GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades below 1.3350

GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades below 1.3350

GBP/USD declines after rising toward 1.3400 earlier in the day and trades below 1.3350 in the American session. The US Dollar holds its ground following Monday's slide, causing the pair to stretch lower. Ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation data, investors will pay close attention to comments from central bankers.

USD/JPY finds temporary support near 144.00, US-Japan trade talks in focus

USD/JPY finds temporary support near 144.00, US-Japan trade talks in focus

USD/JPY attracts bids near 144.00, however, the outlook is still uncertain. Moody’s downgraded the US Sovereign Credit rating to Aa1, citing mounting debt concerns. Japan’s Ryosei Akazawa is scheduled to visit Washington for the third round of trade talks this week.


Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD retreats below 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers

EUR/USD retreats below 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers

EUR/USD struggles to preserve its bullish momentum and retreats below the 1.1250 area in the second half of the day on Tuesday. The cautious market mood and the modest USD rebound weigh on the pair as investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials.

GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades below 1.3350

GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades below 1.3350

GBP/USD declines after rising toward 1.3400 earlier in the day and trades below 1.3350 in the American session. The US Dollar holds its ground following Monday's slide, causing the pair to stretch lower. Ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation data, investors will pay close attention to comments from central bankers.

Gold clings to small daily gains above $3,200

Gold clings to small daily gains above $3,200

Gold fluctuates in a narrow channel above $3,200 on Tuesday after posting small gains to start the week. While the risk-averse market atmosphere helps XAU/USD hold its ground, the Fed's cautious tone on policy easing doesn't allow the pair to gain traction.

Bitcoin fails to reach all-time high despite building institutional and state support

Bitcoin fails to reach all-time high despite building institutional and state support

Bitcoin price stabilizes around $105,200 on Tuesday, just 4% shy of its all-time high at $109,588. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the bank will let clients buy Bitcoin.The Texas House is set to conduct a second reading of a bill that, if passed, would establish a Bitcoin Reserve.

China April slowdown shows the impact of economic uncertainty

China April slowdown shows the impact of economic uncertainty

Trade war uncertainty is denting Chinese confidence, resulting in slower economic activity in April. Retail sales and fixed-asset investment both underperformed forecasts amid heightened caution. Yet the impact on manufacturing was less than feared.

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