Follow the Money with Alex Perna

Merlin Rothfeld Online Trading Academy

Another waved of selling pummeled the markets today, causing several currencies to rally in to strong supply and demand zones. Online Trading Academy instructor, Alex Perna joins Merlin to talk about his evolution as a trader and share some of his bigger learning lessons. Alex and Merlin look at the weakness in the Dollar and opportunities in other currencies like the Pound, Yen, Canadian dollar, and much more!

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Merlin Rothfeld

Online Trading Academy

Merlin Rothfeld has been actively involved in the financial markets since 1996.

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