December

 
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Top 10 Market-Moving Events of 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:43:55 GMT

With 2011 winding to a close, we'd like to take a look back at the 10 most market-moving events of the year.


 
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Will EUR/GBP Resume Downtrend at 0.8447?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:39:29 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the EUR/GBP.

Swing Technicals- USD/CAD Short Opportunity at 1.0300

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:32:43 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/CAD Short Opportunity at 1.0300 Published on 30/12/2011

2012 FTSE Outlook - Technicals

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:13:35 GMT

The technical picture in the FTSE is very similar to that of the S&P 500. The index rallied in early 2011 to peak at the 78.

2012 FTSE Outlook

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:59:34 GMT

In common with other global indices, the FTSE100 began 2011 in good shape.

Candlestick Daily: Cable Rallies, USD/JPY Falls on Last Trading Day of 2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:19:02 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Cable Rallies, USD/JPY Falls on Last Trading Day of 2011 Published on 30/12/2011

2012 Japan Outlook

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:08:36 GMT

Perhaps the first thing to do is contrast the behavior of Japanese equities in 2011 with the stock markets of other major economies.

London Midday Update

30/12/2011 13:47:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Opening

30/12/2011 10:13:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Trading Psychology- Recency Bias

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:49:32 GMT

What is recency bias, and how can it negatively impact your trading results?

Swing Technicals- USD/CHF Testing Support at 0.9397

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:40:55 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/CHF Testing Support at 0.9397 Published on 29/12/2011

Risk Sentiment: You May Not Be as Diversified as You Think

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:11:01 GMT

See why taking on long positions on seemingly disparate currencies pairs like AUD/CHF and NZD/JPY, as well as a short position in USD/CAD, may still leave trade

2012 S&P 500 Outlook - Technicals

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:02:34 GMT

If the S&P 500 drops through early 2012, traders will watch for a bounce to emerge near key previous support at 1,080.

Candlestick Daily: EUR/USD Hits 15-Month Lows Below 1.29

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:59:03 GMT

Candlestick Daily: EUR/USD Hits 15-Month Lows Below 1.29 Published on 29/12/2011

Risk FX Remains Pressured in Wake of Mixed Italian Auction

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:26:23 GMT

Currency markets were slightly lower in the wake of Italian 10 year bond auction at the next to last trading day of the year.

Japanese Yen Outlook

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:37:47 GMT

What was the most boring job in the foreign exchange market in 2011? To be the dealer in the USD/JPY currency pair.

London Close

29/12/2011 18:12:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

London Midday Update

29/12/2011 13:19:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

London Opening

29/12/2011 09:58:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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EUR/GBP Sell Opportunity at 0.8683

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:56:34 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the EUR/GBP.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Sell At 78.89 Remains The Focus

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:43:09 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Sell At 78.89 Remains The Focus Published on 28/12/2011

2012 DAX Outlook

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:47:03 GMT

Like most other major global equity indices, the German DAX began 2011 in positive fashion.

EUR/JPY: Break to 10-Year Lows Presents Scalp Opportunity

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:16:58 GMT

With rates approaching such a significant previous support level, it is likely that many long traders have hidden their sell stops below this level.

Candlestick Daily: Commodity Dollars Rally, USD/CAD Aiming for 1.01

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:40:50 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Commodity Dollars Rally, USD/CAD Aiming for 1.01 Published on 28/12/2011

EUR/USD At a Standstill Despite Better Italian Auction

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:55:30 GMT

Much better than expected results from Italian T-bill auctions failed to move the currency markets as risk FX remained moribund for most of Asian and early Euro

GBP Outlook

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:21:35 GMT

Typically, sterling is one of the more volatile majors, but in 2011, trading in the pair was considerably more subdued; the cable traded in a relatively narrow

London Close

28/12/2011 18:01:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Opening

28/12/2011 13:01:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Opening

28/12/2011 10:05:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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GBP/CHF to Resume Uptrend at 1.4542?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:55:32 GMT

A bullish Gartley pattern is forming on the GBP/CHF.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Hesitantly Rallying to Short Entry at 78.89

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:51:00 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Hesitantly Rallying to Short Entry at 78.89 Published on 27/12/2011

2012 S&P 500 Outlook

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:47:50 GMT

At the time of this writing (early December 2011), the S&P 500 is pretty much back to where it was at the start of the year.

EUR/USD: Quick Drop to 1.3000 Eyed below Week’s Lows

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:26:02 GMT

The modest EUR/USD bounce over the past two weeks is indicative of profit-taking around the illiquid holiday trading period, but when traders return to their de

Candlestick Daily: GBP/USD Inches Higher, Approaching 1.57 Resistance

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:49:23 GMT

Candlestick Daily: GBP/USD Inches Higher, Approaching 1.57 Resistance Published on 27/12/2011

Euro Up On Short Covering in Post Holiday Trade

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:44:06 GMT

A very quiet night in post holiday trade with UK markets remaining closed has left most majors in very narrow trading ranges treading water.

Euro Outlook 2012 – Do or Die?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:22:55 GMT

Until recently, the notion of EUR/USD fracture was inconceivable to most market analysts who assumed that the breakup of the world’s largest integrated economic


 
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What’s In Store for the US Dollar in 2012?

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:04:16 GMT

At the beginning of 2011, we were feeling the initial winds of recovery. Non-farm payrolls were on the rise, reaching a high of 235k in February as the U.S.


 
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Classic Technicals: The Week Ahead, Dec. 25 - 30, 2011

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:20:27 GMT

A technical preview into what this week's price action may bring for the 7 major currency pairs...


 
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Following the Plan

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:02:10 GMT

Creating a trading plan is one thing; following it is another.

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Testing Support at 1.5600

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:57:08 GMT

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Testing Support at 1.5600 Published on 23/12/2011

Reduce Risk on Open USD/CHF Long Ahead of Holiday

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:28:54 GMT

At this point, a break below Wednesday’s low (and the 20-day EMA) on the USD/CHF would likely lead to a more substantial pullback as bullish traders abandon the

Weak US Data Sends Risk FX Lower

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:10:25 GMT

US economic data printed weaker than expected prompting a selloff in risk FX at the start of North American on the final day of trade before a long holiday week

Candlestick Daily: Trade Anemic Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:36:14 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Trade Anemic Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend Published on 23/12/2011

GBP/USD Slips as Eco Data Disappoints Ahead of Holiday

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:28:54 GMT

A very quiet night of trade ahead of the long holiday weekend as an early EUR/USD rally ran out of steam near the 1.

Precious Metals Report

23/12/2011 16:39:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Oil report

23/12/2011 16:36:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close.

Morning Call

23/12/2011 15:04:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Midday Update

23/12/2011 13:49:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

23/12/2011 13:47:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Opening

23/12/2011 10:03:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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CHF/JPY Short Opportunity at 83.99

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:53:51 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is emerging on the CHF/JPY.

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Long Opportunity at 1.5600

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:13:53 GMT

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Long Opportunity at 1.5600 Published on 22/12/2011

AUD/CAD: Symmetrical Triangle Leaves Room Down to Monthly Lows

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:53:39 GMT

Looking at the daily chart, a clear symmetrical triangle has emerged with yesterday’s brief spike marking the third test of bearish trend line resistance.

Risk FX Tumbles as US GDP Revised Lower

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:12:14 GMT

Risk FX tumbled lower in early North American dealing after US GDP data for Q3 was revised lower to 1.8% from 2.0% initially forecast.

Candlestick Daily: Currencies Consolidate In Illiquid Holiday Trade

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:03:20 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Currencies Consolidate In Illiquid Holiday Trade Published on 22/12/2011

Euro Sells Off on Rumor That France May Be Downgraded

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:53:24 GMT

Risk currencies staged a small rebound in late Asian and early European trade but gave up most of their gain by mid-morning dealing as traders continued to dige

London Close

22/12/2011 18:01:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Vodafone, VOD)

22/12/2011 17:17:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BT, BT)

22/12/2011 17:16:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BT, BT) Published on 22/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Inmarsat, ISAT)

22/12/2011 17:15:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Inmarsat, ISAT) Published on 22/12/2011

London Midday Update

22/12/2011 13:06:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Creating a trading plan

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:04:25 GMT

We will go over the basic steps and requirement for creating a complete trading plan.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Incching to Short Opportunity at 78.89

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:39:20 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Incching to Short Opportunity at 78.89 Published on 21/12/2011

Euro Trades Higher Ahead of ECB Tender Offer

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:05:45 GMT

Risk currencies continued their advance in early Europe trade today ahead of the ECB 3 year tender offer that many in the market viewed as stealth form of QE.

Yen Strengthens as BOJ Stays Pat

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:19:50 GMT

The BOJ left its benchmark rate unchanged between 0.0% and 0.

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Tate & Lyle, TATE)

21/12/2011 17:30:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Midday Update

21/12/2011 12:59:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Opening

21/12/2011 10:01:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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GBP/CHF to Test Resistance at 1.4643?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:59:06 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the GBP/CHF.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Short Opportunity at 78.89

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:18:24 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Short Opportunity at 78.89 Published on 20/12/2011

EUR/USD Rallies to 1.3100 as IFO Surprises to the Upside

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:11:51 GMT

Risk currencies rallied in early European trade today boosted by unexpectedly better than forecast results from the latest German IFO survey and strong Spanish

Precious Metals Report

20/12/2011 19:34:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Oil report

20/12/2011 19:32:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close.

London Close

20/12/2011 18:01:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

London Midday Update

20/12/2011 12:57:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

20/12/2011 10:43:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Opening

20/12/2011 10:02:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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EUR/CAD to Resume Downtrend at 1.3602?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:27:59 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the EUR/CAD.

Aussie Boosted By Less Dovish RBA Minutes

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:05:42 GMT

The Aussie rebounded from the .

Swing Technicals- NZD/USD Testing Support at 0.7553

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:42:14 GMT

Swing Technicals- NZD/USD Testing Support at 0.7553 Published on 19/12/2011

Risk FX Recovers in Wake of Kim Jong-il Death

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:25:51 GMT

The death of Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s enigmatic leader sparked a small selloff in risk at the start of week’s trade but by early European dealing markets had

Dollar Gains on Risk Aversion as Kim Jong II Dies

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:54:43 GMT

The death of Kim Jong II the leader of North Korea, one of the most secretive and repressive societies in the world, sent regional bourses into tailspin at the

London Close

19/12/2011 18:35:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

Oil report

19/12/2011 17:37:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close.

Precious Metals Report

19/12/2011 17:08:00

A mid-session analysis of gold and silver.

Afternoon round-up

19/12/2011 14:50:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Midday Update

19/12/2011 13:04:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

FTSE 100

19/12/2011 12:19:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

FTSE 100 Technical Analysis

19/12/2011 12:19:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Morning Call

19/12/2011 10:35:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

London Opening

19/12/2011 10:00:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Classic Technicals: The Week Ahead, Dec. 18 - 23, 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:28:57 GMT

A technical preview into what this week's price action might bring for seven major currency pairs


 
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Review: Stop Placement

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:33:59 GMT

Why stops are a critical tool and how we implement them in our trading.

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD to Resume Downtrend at 1.3132?

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:37:32 GMT

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD to Resume Downtrend at 1.3132? Published on 16/12/2011

USDCHF Uptrend Intact, Long Opportunity at .9340

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:59:40 GMT

One of the basic tenets of technical analysis is that previous resistance, once broken, becomes future support; in this case, critical previous resistance at .

Candlestick Daily: GBP/USD Nearing Key Resistance at 1.5580

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:50:20 GMT

Candlestick Daily: GBP/USD Nearing Key Resistance at 1.5580 Published on 16/12/2011

Precious Metals Report

16/12/2011 18:34:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Oil report

16/12/2011 18:31:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Afternoon round-up

16/12/2011 15:16:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Morning Call

16/12/2011 11:02:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Opening

16/12/2011 10:06:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Review: Probabilities in Trading

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:14:05 GMT

Why it is important to look at trading in terms of probabilities rather than absolutes.

Swing Technicals- Unique AUD/USD Short Opportunity at 1.0038

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:09:36 GMT

Swing Technicals- Unique AUD/USD Short Opportunity at 1.0038 Published on 15/12/2011

EUR/GBP to Target 15-Month Lows Below .8300?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:49:56 GMT

The EUR/GBP has settled in a tight range between the weekly S2 pivot at .8432 and the weekly S3 pivot at .8369.

Candlestick Daily: Bearish on AUD/USD Bounces to Parity

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:51:33 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Bearish on AUD/USD Bounces to Parity Published on 15/12/2011

Precious Metals Report

15/12/2011 19:38:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets

Oil report

15/12/2011 19:35:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close.

London Close

15/12/2011 18:15:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

Afternoon round-up

15/12/2011 13:46:00

An update on the major equity markets, and what is influencing investor sentiment.

London Midday Update

15/12/2011 13:27:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

15/12/2011 10:42:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Opening

15/12/2011 09:58:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Trading Psychology- Accepting the Risk

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:21:37 GMT

Accepting the risk before placing a trade is one of the most important components of a winning trader's psychological makeup.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY To Test Resistance at 78.89?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:31:05 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY To Test Resistance at 78.89? Published on 14/12/2011

GBP/CHF Rallying, Move Stop to Breakeven

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:31:15 GMT

After initially rallying through resistance, the GBP/CHF briefly pulled back to entry, giving traders who missed the initial trade an opportunity to re-enter be

Candlestick Daily: USD Rally Continues, USD/CHF Long Approaching Target

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:52:12 GMT

Candlestick Daily: USD Rally Continues, USD/CHF Long Approaching Target Published on 14/12/2011

London Close

14/12/2011 18:06:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

London Midday Update

14/12/2011 13:00:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

London Opening

14/12/2011 10:06:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Swing Technicals- Dollar Rallies While USD/JPY Long Opportunity at 76.91 Hangs On

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:37:38 GMT

Swing Technicals- Dollar Rallies While USD/JPY Long Opportunity at 76.91 Hangs On Published on 13/12/2011

AUD/CAD: Technicals and Cross-Market Correlations Suggest Sell

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:27:41 GMT

As a pairing of the two largest commodity dollars, the AUD/CAD has generally consolidated in the relatively tight range from 1.0320 to 1.

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF at 10-month Highs, Long Trade Triggers

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:42:43 GMT

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF at 10-month Highs, Long Trade Triggers Published on 13/12/2011

Precious Metals Report

13/12/2011 19:16:00

A mid-session analysis of gold and silver.

Oil report

13/12/2011 19:14:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close.

London Close

13/12/2011 18:01:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Standard Chartered, STAN)

13/12/2011 17:04:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Standard Chartered, STAN) Published on 13/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (RBS, RBS)

13/12/2011 17:03:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (RBS, RBS) Published on 13/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Lloyds, LLOY)

13/12/2011 17:02:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Lloyds, LLOY) Published on 13/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (HSBC, HSBA)

13/12/2011 17:01:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (HSBC, HSBA) Published on 13/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Barclays, BARC)

13/12/2011 17:01:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Barclays, BARC) Published on 13/12/2011

Afternoon round-up

13/12/2011 15:45:00

An update on the major equity markets, and what is influencing investor sentiment.

London Midday Update

13/12/2011 12:59:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

13/12/2011 10:45:00

An early look at the US stock index futures in pre-market trading. What are traders watching and what to look out for.

London Opening

13/12/2011 10:01:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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EUR/CHF to Face Resistance at 1.2396?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:13:21 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the EUR/CHF.

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Long Opportunity at 76.91

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:21:55 GMT

Swing Technicals- USD/JPY Long Opportunity at 76.91 Published on 12/12/2011

EUR/CHF Bucking Euro Weakness, Tighten Stops on Short

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:54:47 GMT

Though the EUR/CHF remains below the sell entry level, the lack of follow-through to the downside is concerning, particularly as the Euro has been sold off vigo

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF and NZD/USD Medium-Term Trades

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:59:46 GMT

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF and NZD/USD Medium-Term Trades Published on 12/12/2011

Precious Metals Report

12/12/2011 19:09:00

A mid-session analysis of gold and silver

Oil report

12/12/2011 19:07:00

A look at crude oil up to the European close

Afternoon round-up

12/12/2011 19:03:00

Afternoon Round-Up - GFT

London Close

12/12/2011 18:01:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Lonmin, LMI)

12/12/2011 14:51:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Lonmin, LMI) Published on 12/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Vedanta, VED)

12/12/2011 14:49:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Vedanta, VED) Published on 12/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Kazakhmys, KAZ)

12/12/2011 14:49:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Kazakhmys, KAZ) Published on 12/12/2011

London Midday Update

12/12/2011 13:05:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

12/12/2011 10:40:00

Morning Call - GFT

London Opening

12/12/2011 10:03:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Classic Technicals: The Week Ahead, Dec. 11 - 16, 2011

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:24:03 GMT

A technical look into what this week's price action might bring for 7 major currency pairs...


 
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Will GBP/JPY Resume Uptrend at 120.65?

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:08:07 GMT

A bullish Gartley pattern is forming on the GBP/JPY.

Swing Technicals- NZD/USD Near Short Opportunity at 0.7759

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:01:45 GMT

Swing Technicals- NZD/USD Near Short Opportunity at 0.7759 Published on 9/12/2011

GBP/JPY: Two Trade Opportunities on Break of Week’s Range

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:09:11 GMT

Volatility, like many aspects of the market, is cyclical, meaning that when the GBP/JPY breaks out of its consolidation (ie.

U.S. Trade Balance and Consumer Sentiment Provide Hope

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:20:52 GMT

U.S. trade balance printed in line with forecasts showing a deficit of $43.5 billion for the month of October.

Candlestick Daily: EUR/USD Rallies to 1.34 in Volatile Trade

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:57:41 GMT

Candlestick Daily: EUR/USD Rallies to 1.34 in Volatile Trade Published on 9/12/2011

Euro Rebounds On Short Covering

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:35:57 GMT

The European leaders agreed to a fiscal compact but failed to secure changes to the EU treaty over the strenuous objections of UK at the EU summit today causing

EU Summit Fails to Impress But Euro Decline Subdued

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:42:03 GMT

The EUR/USD was set to open lower in European trade after EU leaders agreed to a fiscal compact but failed to secure changes to the EU treaty over the strenuou

Precious Metals Report

09/12/2011 19:13:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

Oil report

09/12/2011 19:09:00

Oil Report - GFT

Afternoon round-up

09/12/2011 14:11:00

Afternoon Round-Up - GFT

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Eurasian Natural Resources, ENRC)

09/12/2011 13:54:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Eurasian Natural Resources, ENRC) Published on 9/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Glencore, GLEN)

09/12/2011 13:53:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Glencore, GLEN) Published on 9/12/2011

London Midday Update

09/12/2011 12:52:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

09/12/2011 10:36:00

Morning Call - GFT

London Opening

09/12/2011 10:28:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Long-Term Buying Opportunity in GBP/CHF

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:53:35 GMT

The GBP/CHF has formed a clear bullish channel over the past week, leading to yesterday’s test of monthly R1 pivot resistance 1.4557.

Euro Drops to Fresh Lows as Draghi Fails To Impress

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:13:35 GMT

The EUR/USD dropped to fresh weekly lows despite the fact that the ECB lowered its benchmark rate and announced a series of non-standard measures to help ease c

Candlestick Daily: Can AUD/USD Break 1.03?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:40:23 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Can AUD/USD Break 1.03? Published on 8/12/2011

Risk FX Treads Water While USD/JPY pressured below 77.50

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:13:29 GMT

Currencies were quiet in Asian and early European trade as markets awaited the ECB meeting and the EU summit results with EUR/USD essentially treading water aro

Precious Metals Report

08/12/2011 19:23:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

Oil report

08/12/2011 19:13:00

Oil Report - GFT

London Close

08/12/2011 17:58:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

Afternoon round-up

08/12/2011 14:18:00

Afternoon Round-Up - GFT

London Midday Update

08/12/2011 13:23:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

08/12/2011 10:37:00

Morning Call - GFT

London Opening

08/12/2011 10:02:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Aussie Tumbles on Labor Shocker

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:03:39 GMT

Australian employment data missed forecasts by a wide margin contracting by -6K versus projections of 10K gain. The unemployment rate increased to 5.3% from 5.

Swing Technicals- Focus Remains on EUR/USD Long at 1.3289

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:07:14 GMT

Swing Technicals- Focus Remains on EUR/USD Long at 1.3289 Published on 7/12/2011

EUR/CHF Bearish Below 1.2373, Targeting 1.2293

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:53:41 GMT

If the unsubstantiated rumor that the SNB is raising its currency peg turns out to be false, this week’s rally may mark the 5th failure to hold above 1.

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF Finding Support at Bullish Trend Line

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:32:29 GMT

Candlestick Daily: USD/CHF Finding Support at Bullish Trend Line Published on 7/12/2011

Euro Hits a Wall As Dollar Demand Rises in Swap Facility

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:02:28 GMT

Risk FX was slightly bid but remained in essentially a holding pattern in Asian and early European trades as currency markets awaited the ECB meeting and EU sum

Aussie Rallies on Strong GDP

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:30:15 GMT

Australian dollar rallied in Asian and early European trade today boosted by better than expected GDP data and overall positive risk appetite ahead of the EU su

Precious Metals Report

07/12/2011 19:22:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

Oil report

07/12/2011 19:19:00

Oil Report - GFT

London Close

07/12/2011 17:37:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

Afternoon round-up

07/12/2011 17:05:00

Afternoon Round-Up - GFT

London Midday Update

07/12/2011 13:01:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Rio Tinto, RIO)

07/12/2011 12:27:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Rio Tinto, RIO) Published on 7/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BHP Billiton, BLT)

07/12/2011 12:26:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BHP Billiton, BLT) Published on 7/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Xstrata,XTA)

07/12/2011 12:24:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Xstrata,XTA) Published on 7/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (AMEC, AMEC)

07/12/2011 11:04:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (AMEC, AMEC) Published on 7/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Essar Energy, ESSR)

07/12/2011 11:02:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Essar Energy, ESSR) Published on 7/12/2011

Morning Call

07/12/2011 10:32:00

Morning Call - GFT

London Opening

07/12/2011 09:58:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Mutliple Opportunities Forming On The EUR/GBP

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:02:05 GMT

A bullish Gartley pattern and a bearish Gartley pattern are both forming on the EUR/GBP.

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD Edging To Long Opportunity at 1.3289

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:36:15 GMT

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD Edging To Long Opportunity at 1.3289 Published on 6/12/2011

FX: Waiting With Bated Breath

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:35:31 GMT

Investors around the world, currency traders included are waiting with bated breath for Thursday’s EU Leaders Summit to begin.

USD/CAD Set for Run to Parity

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:47:26 GMT

Last week’s drop in USD/CAD broke below the 20-day EMA, and the lack of a bounce thus far this week implies the bears remain in control.

CAD Soars After Rate Announcement, Stakes are High for EU Leaders

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:24:24 GMT

Central banks around the world are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to protect their own economies

Candlestick Daily: Watching USD/CAD Ascending Triangle for New Trades

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:44:46 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Watching USD/CAD Ascending Triangle for New Trades Published on 6/12/2011

Will BOC Turn Dovish Like the RBA?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:32:26 GMT

After testing session lows at the start of European trade, risk currencies stabilized and consolidated in mid morning London dealing as traders continued to dig

RBA Cuts Benchmark Rate by 25bp

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:30:44 GMT

As expected the Reserve Bank of Australia cut its benchmark rate by 25bp to 4.

Precious Metals Report

06/12/2011 18:38:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

Oil report

06/12/2011 18:34:00

Oil Report - GFT

London Close

06/12/2011 18:32:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BG, BG)

06/12/2011 13:19:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BG, BG) Published on 6/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BP, BP)

06/12/2011 13:15:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BP, BP) Published on 6/12/2011

London Midday Update

06/12/2011 13:09:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Afternoon round-up

06/12/2011 12:35:00

Afternoon Round-Up - GFT

Morning Call

06/12/2011 10:25:00

Morning Call - GFT

London Opening

06/12/2011 10:10:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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GBP/CHF to Test Resistance at 1.4492?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:00:42 GMT

A bearish Gartley pattern is forming on the GBP/CHF.

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD Long Opportunity at 1.3289

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:25:36 GMT

Swing Technicals- EUR/USD Long Opportunity at 1.3289 Published on 5/12/2011

EUR: Reality Check from S&P Kills Rally

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:02:26 GMT

It has been another busy day for the euro, which traded as high as 1.3485 against the U.S. dollar only to reverse and end the day virtually unchanged.

EUR: Another Week of Hope Versus Reality for Europe

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:10:33 GMT

With currencies and equities up across the board this morning and European bond yields down, this busy trading week

Risk FX Rallies as EZ Credit Spreads Compress

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:19:00 GMT

Much more constructive tone in the currency market as we start the week’s trade with high beta FX rallying on speculation of possible new financing scheme for

Euro Rebounds on Reports of CB to IMF Proposal

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:09:18 GMT

The EUR/USD was mildly higher at the start of week’s trade rising to 1.

What does it take?

06/12/2011 13:00:00

Successful trader Tom Hougaard shares some of his trading experiences and lessons - remember its not the processes you have to master its yourself.

To Seg or not to Seg that is the (money) Question

06/12/2011 13:00:00

How does your broker classify you as a trader and therefore treat your money!

Technical Analysis - The psychological state of the Market

06/12/2011 13:00:00

Why Technical Analysis is the study of Price Action and why its unfortunately an art not a science.

London Close

05/12/2011 18:03:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Hargreaves Landown, HL)

05/12/2011 17:02:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Hargreaves Landown, HL) Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Ashmore, ASHM)

05/12/2011 17:01:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Ashmore, ASHM) Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Investec, INVP)

05/12/2011 17:00:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Investec, INVP) Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (ICAP, IAP)

05/12/2011 16:59:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (ICAP, IAP) Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Schroders, SDR)

05/12/2011 16:58:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Schroders, SDR) Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Man Group, EMG)

05/12/2011 16:57:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Man Group, EMG) Published on 5/12/2011

London Midday Update

05/12/2011 13:00:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

FTSE 350 Financial Services

05/12/2011 12:30:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Utilities

05/12/2011 12:28:00

FTSE 350 Utilities Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100

05/12/2011 10:33:00

FTSE 100 Published on 5/12/2011

FTSE 100 Technical Analysis

05/12/2011 10:33:00

A weekly investigation of the technical picture of the FTSE 100 index, giving a short term outlook

Morning Call

05/12/2011 10:26:00

Morning Call - GFT

FTSE 350 Retail

05/12/2011 10:08:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Telecoms

05/12/2011 10:06:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

London Opening

05/12/2011 09:59:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets


 
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Classic Technicals: The Week Ahead, Dec. 4 - 9, 2011

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:57:34 GMT

A technical preview into what this week's price action might bring for 7 major currency pairs


 
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Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Long Opportunity in Progress

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:25:48 GMT

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Long Opportunity in Progress Published on 3/12/2011


 
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FX: Big Week For Europe And Rest Of The World

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:51:09 GMT

If you thought the financial markets were chaotic this week, just wait until next week when the action really heats up.

Medium-Term EUR/USD Short on Bounce to 1.3410

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:29:38 GMT

When this morning’s Non-Farm payroll report came in mostly as expected, bullish traders took the opportunity to book profits ahead of the weekend, pushing the u

Candlestick Daily: Did NFP Mark the Peak of the EUR/USD Rally?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:38:47 GMT

Candlestick Daily: Did NFP Mark the Peak of the EUR/USD Rally? Published on 2/12/2011

Update: Bonus GBP/USD Long Opportunity at 1.5606

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:46:49 GMT

The bullish Gartley pattern forming on the GBP/USD is still valid.

Non-Farm Payrolls Up 120k, Drop in Jobless Rate Fails to Impress

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:01:26 GMT

At first glance, this morning’s U.S. non-farm payrolls report failed to impress the market.

Risk FX Slightly Higher Ahead of NFPs

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:13:26 GMT

Risk FX was mildly higher in quiet pre-NFP trade boosted by 1.

Merkel - No to Eurobonds

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:45:59 GMT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated today that development towards a fiscal union was on the agenda for the EU Summit scheduled for December 9th.

Bonus GBP/USD Long Opportunity at 1.5606

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:09:12 GMT

A bullish Gartley pattern is forming on the GBP/USD.

Oil report

02/12/2011 16:58:00

Oil Report - GFT

Precious Metals Report

02/12/2011 16:09:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Inmarsat, ISAT)

02/12/2011 15:36:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Inmarsat, ISAT) Published on 2/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BT, BT)

02/12/2011 15:35:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (BT, BT) Published on 2/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Vodafone, VOD)

02/12/2011 15:34:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Vodafone, VOD) Published on 2/12/2011

FTSE 350 Industrial Goods & Services

02/12/2011 14:35:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Personal & House. Goods

02/12/2011 14:34:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Healthcare

02/12/2011 14:34:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Banks

02/12/2011 14:33:00

FTSE 350 Banks

FTSE 350 Basic Resources

02/12/2011 14:32:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

FTSE 350 Oil & Gas

02/12/2011 14:31:00

A monthly report on each sector of the FTSE 350, giving a short to medium term outlook

London Midday Update

02/12/2011 12:56:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

Morning Call

02/12/2011 10:27:00

Morning Call - GFT


 
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Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Short Opportunity At 1.5779

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:31:55 GMT

Swing Technicals- GBP/USD Short Opportunity At 1.5779 Published on 1/12/2011

USD: Risk Rally Fizzles, Help From NFP?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:41 GMT

Considering the significance of the coordinated action by central banks on Wednesday, the fact that yesterday’s momentum failed to carry over today is simply di

Risk Sentiment: You May Not Be as Diversified as You Think

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:50 GMT

See why taking on long positions disparate currencies pairs like AUD/CHF and NZD/JPY, as well as a short position in USD/CAD, may still leave traders exposed to

NFP Preview: Will Payrolls be Strong Enough to Extend the Rally?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:29:13 GMT

Over the past month, we have seen a number of improvements in the U.S.

Candlestick Daily: NZD/USD Long Trade Updated

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:11:23 GMT

Candlestick Daily: NZD/USD Long Trade Updated Published on 1/12/2011

EUR/USD Rallies Back to 1.3500 On Better EZ Bond Auctions

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:58:59 GMT

EUR/USD recovered towards the 1.3500 figure in midmorning European trade today in the wake of well received bond auctions from both Spain and France.

Oil report

01/12/2011 18:10:00

Oil Report - GFT

London Close

01/12/2011 17:52:00

An after-market summary of the European trading session, and an update on the early trading in the US

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Int. Power, IPR)

01/12/2011 17:01:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Int. Power, IPR) Published on 1/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Centrica, CNA)

01/12/2011 16:40:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (Centrica, CNA) Published on 1/12/2011

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (National Grid, NG)

01/12/2011 16:39:00

FTSE 100 Constituent Technical Analysis (National Grid, NG) Published on 1/12/2011

Precious Metals Report

01/12/2011 16:32:00

Precious Metals Report - GFT

London Midday Update

01/12/2011 13:01:00

A lunchtime update on the sentiment for the day, including details of the major stories of the day

FOREX Technical Analysis (JPY)

01/12/2011 11:58:00

FOREX Technical Analysis (JPY) Published on 1/12/2011

FOREX Technical Analysis (EUR)

01/12/2011 11:33:00

FOREX Technical Analysis (EUR) Published on 1/12/2011

Morning Call

01/12/2011 10:54:00

Morning Call - GFT

FOREX Technical Analysis (GBP)

01/12/2011 10:34:00

FOREX Technical Analysis (GBP) Published on 1/12/2011

London Opening

01/12/2011 09:55:00

A mid-morning update detailing the early market sentiment, with a focus on the equity markets