S&P and Nasdaq: Be aware of the nuances of the markets [Video]

Carol Harmer Charmer Trading

Looking at how the US markets ran out of steam from Monday as I stated in my video and where they should retrace too, before buyers come back into the market.

Traders love to trade from the short side because it is much more volatile than buying, so any little glimmer of a top in a markets sees the Proff trader pounce like a lizard eating a fly and there are plenty of lizards in this wonderful world of Global Trading.

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Carol Harmer

Charmer Trading

Carol Harmer has over 39 years experience of analysing and trading the world's markets and is undoubtedly one of the most respected technical trader in the world today.

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