Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management – No.2 The Demise of Bearings Bank

Founded in 1762, Barings Bank was not just the oldest merchant bank in London but a beacon of prestige in the international financial sector. Its illustrious history and influential role in shaping global finance resonated across centuries and continents.
The post Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management – No.2 The Demise of Bearings Bank first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

USD Debt Ceiling Agreement Close

Last week was dominated by the continued talk over the debt ceiling and how to break the current impasse. However, Friday we began to see signs that an agreement was close and the market moved to add risk.
The post USD Debt Ceiling Agreement Close first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management – No.1 The Collapse of LTCM

Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) was founded in 1994 by John W. Meriwether, the former vice-chairman, and head of bond trading at Salomon Brothers. The hedge fund aimed to take advantage of pricing discrepancies in the bond market using highly sophisticated mathematical models.
The post Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management – No.1 The Collapse of LTCM first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Data Mining Shapes the New Age of Trading

Data mining, a process that uncovers meaningful patterns and correlations within large databases, has become an indispensable tool in the trading arena. It holds numerous advantages over traditional manual trading, revolutionizing the way traders operate.
The post Data Mining Shapes the New Age of Trading first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

USD Strong All Week & Debt Ceiling Worries Creep In

Last week we had BoE interest rate decision which unsurprisingly moved 25bps higher and continued to deliver a mildly hawkish tone. The main theme was the strong dollar which gained against all major currencies.
The post USD Strong All Week & Debt Ceiling Worries Creep In first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Fed to end cycle

Last week we had key interest rate announcements from both the Fed and ECB. Whilst we saw both raise rates by 25bps it would seem the ECB are looking to continue to raise while the Fed may have reached the end of its cycle.
The post Fed to end cycle first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Digital Asset Insights 09.05.23

Stay up to date with the latest trends in cryptocurrency with our weekly newsletter. We cover the latest price fluctuations, trading volumes, and investor sentiments of leading digital assets and other altcoins.
The post Digital Asset Insights 09.05.23 first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Stagflation?

Last week the markets began looking at the real possibility of Stagflation. US GDP disappointed and with key central banks announcements upcoming the DXY index was a little lower at 101.6.
The post Stagflation? first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Digital Asset Insights 02.05.23

In this report, we explore the fluctuations in the prices of leading cryptocurrencies over the past week, by analyzing the daily trading ranges, opening and closing prices, and the percentage changes in prices to gain insights into the market trends and dynamics. Read to make informed decisions on your digital assets.
The post Digital Asset Insights 02.05.23 first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Cromwell FX – April 2023

The latest performance updates for Cromwell FX – a systematic foreign exchange trading program, based on 22 currency pairs, traded on a 24-hour basis.
The post Cromwell FX – April 2023 first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Balanced Multi Asset Mathematical Strategy – April 2023

The latest performance updates for Balanced Multi Asset Mathematical Strategy (BMAMS), that uses cold hard mathematics to view the market in an alternative light. Opinion is replaced by statistics. Trading is conducted in clearly defined conditions under strict parameters. Numbers have no emotions.
The post Balanced Multi Asset Mathematical Strategy – April 2023 first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Markets Struggle for Direction

Last week the markets struggled to make any directional moves. Compared to the rest of 2023 so far this was a quiet week. With further weakening in global economic data this could well point towards…
The post Markets Struggle for Direction first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Digital Asset Insights 25.04.23

It’s a new week and another opportunity to make informed decision about your digital assets and cryptocurrency investments. This report will keep you updated on the trends and analysis of the leading cryptocurrencies.
The post Digital Asset Insights 25.04.23 first appeared on trademakers.

Read More

Beyond Guesswork – Examining the Impact of Inductive Reasoning

Traders and investors often rely on historical patterns and trends to guide their decision-making process in their pursuit of financial success. They hope to predict future market outcomes and capitalise on opportunities by analysing past market behaviour.
The post Beyond Guesswork – Examining the Impact of Inductive Reasoning first appeared on trademakers.

Read More