Top Trade Idea for 2019: Long Pound, Short US Equities, Long Gold

Looking back over this past year, we have seen a number of asset classes that are otherwise unrelated with the exception of their connection to sentiment slide significantly. I expect risk aversion to take hold in 2019.


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What to Expect from Trading Conditions Heading into the New Year

What is typically a quiet, early wrap up of liquidity turned into a troubling route. The S&P 500 triggered its worst single-week loss in 7 years on the back of the worst month in a decade, making the next few weeks a troubling prospect.


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A Few Key Market and Economic Themes for 2019

Volatility was a troubling feature of the landscape through the past year, but the final month of 2018 has seriously changed the mentality in the market. With a long list of systemic fundamental threats, these are some of the bigger developments we may find in the year ahead.


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Top Trading Lessons of 2018

A good trader never stops learning, and every mistake is another potential learning experience. Here are some of the top lessons our analysts learned, absorbed or suffered from our personal experience in 2018.


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China Reveals Economic Plan in 2019: How It Could Impact the Yuan

China held the annual top economic meeting and released the plan for 2019. Here are the highlights and how they can impact the Yuan:


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Bearish USD/JPY Behavior to Linger as RSI Flirts with Oversold Territory

USD/JPY remains at risk for further losses as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) flirts with oversold territory and appears to be on the cusp of flashing a bearish signal.


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FX Setups for the Week of December 24, 2018

A number of pressing themes remain as year-end nears, and holidays over the next two weeks will likely bring lower levels of liquidity across global markets. This requires a degree of adaptation.


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Will the Stock Market Crash in 2019?

The return of volatility to equity markets has spooked investors at a time when many economic indicators suggest we are near the end of a record long bull run. But is a crash really inevtiable?


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Why Does the US Yield Curve Inversion Matter?

With US equity markets recently under pressure, financial news media have pointed to movement in the bond market as the key catalyst.


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Dow Jones Remains Near 2018 Lows as Year-End Nears

It's been a brutal Q4 for US stocks following a strong third quarter; and the Dow Jones Industrial Average remains near yearly-lows as the end of 2018 nears.


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EUR/USD Drops from Resistance Zone as USD Bounces from Monthly Lows

The next two weeks bring Christmas and New Years, which means global markets will likely be governed by low-liquidity conditions across the landscape.


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USD Set to Post Worst Week in 3-Months, Trump Threatens Government Shutdown - US Market Open

US Dollar is recouping some of its losses, however, the index remains on track for its worst week in 3-months as global growth fears begin to plague the USD.


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EUR/USD Rebound Unravels Following Failed Run at November-High

EUR/USD may face range-bound conditions over the remainder of the year following the failed attempt to test the November-high (1.1500).


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How to Read a Candlestick Chart

Candlestick charts can be used to analyze technical chart patterns. Learn how to read them from the experts.


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How to Start Trading: Top Tips and Guides for Beginners

We can help you get a head start in trading the markets – forex, commodities and stocks. Learn how to begin trading with our tips and free downloads.


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FTSE Chart Analysis – Testing Support Amid Weak Trend

The FTSE is caught between a pair of levels and it may stay that way until the calendar flips to a new year.


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EURUSD Price: Rally Running out of Steam Despite USD Weakness

This week’s EURUSD bounce from a 1.1300 low looks set to fizzle out despite the ongoing sell-off in the US dollar. Today’s US 3Q GDP data may well support the US dollar, weighing on the pair.


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JPY Winning Safe Haven Battle Over USD, Set to Continue in 2019

For much of 2018, in times of risk off sentiment, the USD had typically been showing signs of safe-haven attributes against its major counterparts, including that of the Japanese Yen.


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Becoming a Better Trader – Preparing for the New Year

In this webinar, I discussed the process of reviewing and preparing for not only the calendar to flip, but just in general to keep yourself on track.


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Yen Rally May Resume Amid US Government Shutdown Fears

The anti-risk Japanese Yen may be back on the offensive as worries about a looming shutdown of the US government undermine market-wide risk appetite.


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