Sam Seiden
Independent Analyst
Summary
It's no secret, Banks tend to be very profitable. At the same time, retail Forex traders tend to lose money yet both groups are buying and selling in the same market. Sam Seiden began his career on the Bank side of the business in the Forex markets at the Chicago Mercantile exchange where he facilitated large FX order flow for banks, institutions, hedge funds, and more in the Forex markets. Join Sam as he shows you the simple reasons why Banks are consistently profitable and you're not.Latest Live Videos
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AUD/USD stays defensive below 0.6700 amid Venezuela turmoil
AUD/USD is on the defensive below 0.6700 in the Asian session on Monday as investors remain risk-averse following the geopolitical fallout between the US and Venezuela over the weekend. Markets look forward to the new year, with weak China's RatingDog Services PMI data adding to the caution.
Gold jumps over 1.5% to near $4,400 on US-Venezuela tensions
Gold holds sizeable gains near $4,400 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The traditional safe-haven metal capitalizes on escalating geopolitical risks after the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Traders will closely monitor developments surrounding the US seizure of Maduro and await the US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index data later on Monday.
USD/JPY holds uptick near 157.00 on rising geopolitical tensions
USD/JPY holds its latest uptick near 157.00 in Asian on Monday. The pair gains ground as the US Dollar finds fresh haven demand in the face of the weekend's United States' capture of Venezuela, which keeps investors on edge and fuels a flight to safety across the board.
Powerful guide to ISM, building permits, NFP and Silver technicals
Next week is important for U.S. markets. We get key economic data that can move stocks, bonds, and the dollar. The main reports are ISM Manufacturing, ISM Services, Building Permits, and Non-Farm Payrolls. Traders will watch these closely.
Economic outlook 2026-2027 in advanced countries: Solidity test
After a year marked by global economic resilience and ending on a note of optimism, 2026 looks promising and could be a year of solid economic performance. In our baseline scenario, we expect most of the supportive factors at work in 2025 to continue to play a role in 2026.
Here is what you need to know on Friday, January 2
Financial markets remain in holiday mood as the first trading day of the new year gets underway. The economic calendar will not offer any high-tier data releases on Friday and trading volumes could remain thin heading into the weekend.