Special Crisis Episode – The Swiss Franc Gives Up


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Hi, it’s Thursday on The Traders Podcast, and this is a special crisis episode, where your host Rob Booker reports on a drastic move (depicted at right) where the Swiss franc gives up. Also: Bitcoin is collapsing, and we don’t know why yet… But Rob speculates. And Jason makes a quick prediction about the Academy Awards Best Picture nominees.

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And while you still can, don’t forget to check out Rob’s early bird signup for the newest version of his trading course (releasing this upcoming Friday, January 16) — Trifecta 4.

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Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD: Under pressure as Fed tone, trade progress fuel US Dollar rebound

EUR/USD: Under pressure as Fed tone, trade progress fuel US Dollar rebound

EUR/USD slipped back below 1.1200 on Friday, hitting four-week lows. The Greenback closed its third consecutive week of gains on easing trade jitters. Trade tensions remain in centre stage ahead of the upcoming US-China talks.

GBP/USD trades with negative bias below 1.3300 amid modest USD strength

GBP/USD trades with negative bias below 1.3300 amid modest USD strength

The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a weaker note and reverses a part of Friday's modest recovery from the vicinity of the 1.3200 mark, or over a three-week low. Spot prices trade around the 1.3280-1.3275 region during the Asian session, down 0.20% for the day amid a broadly stronger US Dollar.

USD/JPY rises to over one-month high on US-China trade deal optimism

USD/JPY rises to over one-month high on US-China trade deal optimism

USD/JPY touches over a one-month high at the start of a new week in reaction to a US-China trade deal. Meanwhile, trade optimism helps ease concerns about a recession in the US. Moreover, the Fed's hawkish pause provides a goodish lift to the USD and further supports the currency pair. 


Editors’ Picks

AUD/USD gathers strength above 0.6400 amid optimism in US-China trade talks

AUD/USD gathers strength above 0.6400 amid optimism in US-China trade talks

AUD/USD edges higher to around 0.6420 during the early Asian session on Monday. Optimism in US-China trade negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, boosts the Australian Dollar against the Greenback. Traders will keep an eye on positive developments that could support the China-proxy Aussie.

USD/JPY rises to over one-month high on US-China trade deal optimism

USD/JPY rises to over one-month high on US-China trade deal optimism

USD/JPY touches over a one-month high at the start of a new week in reaction to a US-China trade deal. Meanwhile, trade optimism helps ease concerns about a recession in the US. Moreover, the Fed's hawkish pause provides a goodish lift to the USD and further supports the currency pair. 

Gold tumbles below $3,300 on progress in US-China trade talks

Gold tumbles below $3,300 on progress in US-China trade talks

Gold price attracts some sellers to near $3,275 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar. Optimism in US-China trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend has dragged the precious metal lower. 

Week ahead: All eyes on US CPI and trade talks amid no end to tariff uncertainty

Week ahead: All eyes on US CPI and trade talks amid no end to tariff uncertainty

US CPI report takes centre stage to gauge tariff impact. Progress in trade negotiations will also be watched, especially with China. US Retail Sales, UK and Japanese GDP on the agenda too.

Why the UK-US trade deal won’t herald a wider tariff climbdown

Why the UK-US trade deal won’t herald a wider tariff climbdown

For Britain, the UK-US deal secures lower tariffs without compromising forthcoming UK-EU talks. And for the US, it signals to investors that the administration is prepared to be flexible on tariffs. But we're sceptical that the deal will translate into a much wider de-escalation in US tariff policy.

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