The US dollar has shown signs of strength in recent trading sessions, buoyed by encouraging developments in the US manufacturing sector. Specifically, the dollar's rise comes on the heels of news that the US manufacturing industry expanded in March for the first time since September 2022.
The resurgence in US manufacturing is particularly significant given its...
Welcome to the first instalment of our 3-part series on swing mapping – a highly underestimated technique that can be applied to any market on any timeframe.
In Swing Mapping Part 1: Key Principles you will learn:
Why it’s the bedrock of all market structure analysis
How to swing map in four simple steps
Why it’s so important to do it yourself rather...
With shares in EV manufacturer Nikola (NKLA) surging more than 12% during yesterday’s session. We look at the significance of the rally and why traders should be wary of false dawns.
Electric Surge: Nikola’s Momentum Shift
Yesterday’s surge in Nikola's share price represents more than just a fleeting market movement, it symbolises a potential shift in...
Earlier this month, we discussed subtle cues indicating the FTSE 100's readiness to break out. Fast forward three weeks, and the index has decisively broken free from its long-term range, surging over 150 points post the US Federal Reserve's reaffirmation of its rate-cut plans.
FTSE 100 Daily Candle Chart
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of...
Timing is everything in trading. The ability to enter and exit positions at the right moment can significantly impact your profitability.
Here are three simple tips to help you enhance your timing and make better trading decisions:
1. Lower Your Execution Timeframe
Lowering your trading timeframe can provide more precise insights into short-term market...
The US dollar has shown strength across the board in anticipation of Wednesday’s rate decision and FOMC projections, leading USD/CHF to approach a key resistance level.
Market Expectations: Higher for Longer
Last week’s unexpected rise in US inflation has raised doubts about whether the Fed will cut rates from 5.5 per cent to 5.25 per cent, as previously...
With Brent crude reaching four-month highs, let's delve into the factors propelling this surge and explore potential trading opportunities.
What’s Driving Oil Higher?
A key catalyst behind last week’s breakout in Brent crude was the release of a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which highlighted a tightening market outlook for 2024.
The IEA...
If success in trading hinges on consistency, then identifying a trading style that aligns with your personality, risk tolerance, and lifestyle is a crucial prerequisite.
In this guide, we'll delve into the significance of discovering the right trading style for you, exploring various aspects to consider before settling on a trading approach.
Different Styles...
EUR/USD has been trending higher since Valentine’s Day, this emerging uptrend is best viewed on the 4hr candle chart (below).
On this timeframe, we see three factors that indicate EUR/USD’s uptrend has potential to run higher:
1. Steepening Trendlines:
Analysis of EUR/USD's inflection points reveals a noticeable steepening of trendlines, signalling increased...
Gold is making a comeback this month, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, geopolitical concerns, and doubts about overvalued stock markets. In just six days, it has surged to a new record high, adding over $110 to its price – breaking above key levels of resistance.
The Breakout
Gold’s historic breakout is best viewed on the weekly candle chart...
The FTSE 100 has been trading within a well-defined range for more than 8 months. This range has created some fantastic trading opportunities at the extremes of the range, buying reversal patterns at support and selling reversal patterns at resistance.
However, just as ‘the trend is your friend until the bend in the end’, the range is your friend until it breaks...
With Bitcoin breaking to all-time highs this week, the spotlight is shining the world’s largest cryptocurrency platform: Coinbase.
Bitcoin's Surge Propels Coinbase Despite Platform Hiccups
In the midst of Bitcoin's impressive third bull run, cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase is experiencing both highs and challenges.
Bitcoin's ascent to over $1...
Title bar: Trade the News: Part 2 - Forex
Content:
Welcome back to our two-part series designed on how to harness the additional volume and volatility that news breaths into the market.
In part 1 we unveiled a 3-step template for trading scheduled newsflow effectively in the stock market, in part 2, we delve into the 24-hour world of forex trading.
A News...
Trading newsflow isn't an exclusive privilege reserved for professional traders with access to extensive teams of analysts.
With a bit of preparation and a dose of discipline, any trader can tap into the added volume and volatility that news injects into the market.
In this two-part series, we present a 3-step template for trading scheduled news events in both...
USD/CHF Daily Candle Chart: Inside Day Follows Bullish Hammer
USD/CHF has been carving out a bullish series of higher swing lows since the turn of the year – creating an upward sloping trendline on the daily candle chart.
Having surged higher earlier in the month, price action during the last week has seen USD/CHF retrace and consolidate within a series of...
In early-January we published a Breakout Alert highlighting Nvidia’s breakout from a long-term consolidation phase. Nearly two months on, the shares have surged 59% and we’re now left asking, can Nvidia go higher?
Nvidia’s Quarterly Numbers: A “tipping point” in the AI Revolution
Last week’s colossal quarterly update from Nvidia represents a self-proclaimed...
Welcome back to "Mind Over Markets," a series designed to give you some practical tips to help you deal with the psychological stresses of trading.
In Part 1, we explored the concept of "asymmetric payoffs," emphasising the potential benefits of small routine changes. Part 2 encouraged us to "Think Big," urging a shift towards considering trades within the...
Arm Holdings (ARM): Decoding the Recent Surge
The recent exponential surge in the share price of chip maker Arm underscores the fevered speculation gripping the AI sector. Arm, despite not being directly involved in AI, has become a focal point of attention due to its strategic moves in diversification, particularly in markets like automotive, and the sale of...
