And so another trading year closes. An exciting one to say the least, getting better acquainted with President Trump (and his twitter account), watching UK and EU Brexit negotiators duel, more political in-fighting than you could shake a stick at in Westminster. All the while financial market records were being made almost daily. Equity markets…
Ever had a big loss you wish you’d managed better? Be honest, we all have. When trading the financial markets discipline is paramount. Ask any successful trader and they’ll concur. A dollop of luck is important, but sticking to key rules is essential. Without discipline one’s trading lifetime can easily be cut short prematurely. Closing…
2018 is set to be the third consecutive year of macroeconomic and political excitement, with the continuation of Brexit negotiations, fresh European election races and, of course, the second year of the Trump administration. Bearing this in mind, it’s worth considering what sort of strategy you want to employ over the next 12 months, and…
Macro observations With Christmas just days away, lawmakers across the world are finalising details of crucial policies and preparing for major events that will alter the FX landscape in 2018 before taking time off to celebrate the holiday. Starting with events at home, the final day of debate on the highly contentious EU Withdrawal Bill…
As another action-packed year comes to a close, you’d be forgiven for thinking financial markets might take some time to settle before leaping back into action in 2018. 2017 has certainly been an adequate sequel to the soap opera that was 2016, but as we head into a brand new year, there are so many…
This week produced some fine UK 100 examples of easy-to-identify technical signals to help clients either take profits following a positive run or buy into a bounce on fresh bullishness. From Banks to Housebuilders, support lines to resistance, reversals to breakouts and candlestick patterns the signs were plentiful for anyone prepared to scout around a…