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According to recent surveys…

According to recent surveys, readers of "The Old Man's Views" are happier and better looking than those who ignore them.   This week, the good news is that the Carnival...
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Cromwell FX Market View CPI Surprise

Last week the US CPI was released. The surprise was to the upside with the YoY did drop for the seventh month, but January's decline was just 0.1% to 6.4%....
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Digital Asset Insights Copy of Digital Asset Insights #105

It might just be wise to take advantage of the current bullish run witnessed across leading cryptocurrencies. These weekly updates give careful analysis and predictions that you might find helpful...
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BTC has been floating around the 22,000 level longer than a balloon over Montana

I don't know whether BTC will continue to float, or the Biden administration will bring it down soon. But then again, I am not writing this report on Hunter's laptop....
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Cromwell FX Market View Week of consolidation ahead of key CPI

Last week the markets took a breath after the FOMC / NFP week previously. The market is taking time to figure out if this is truly the peak of Fed...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #104

This report identifies a common price pattern among the top digital assets. Understanding past consolidations and making careful predictions about plausible futures can provide an edge to make informed decisions....
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bMAMS: Using maths to make your funds safer – changing the charts

The future will reflect the past- but it won’t be the same as the past. By manipulating and changing the actual bar chart data of an instrument we can test...
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The Old Man’s Views

When a hot-air balloon dominates the news, something is amiss!

However, before I go on to discuss anything else, I will offer my sympathy to the people of Turkey. I am happy to be hard-nosed about most events but watching...
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Cromwell FX Market View Roller Coaster Week with Central Banks and Payrolls

Last week saw the first anticipated rate hike from the fed. A 25bps rise and a failure to maintain the hawkish stance led the market to believe we are reaching...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #103

There is no better way to stay ahead of the cryptocurrency market than to stay informed. If you have some doubts or you are just unsure which digital asset is...
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Where do we go from here? Is the future fraught with danger?

I dumped half my BTC position last week, which looking back on it, might have been a bit premature. But it will not be the first time I banked a...
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Cromwell FX Market View Quiet Week as Market Awaits Fed

Last week was the first quiet week of the year. The markets gained vs the US Dollar as we could be heading towards the crucial pivot point in Fed Rate...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #102

What is the reality of digital currencies and why should you consider investing now? If you have been following these weekly reports, you would have noticed some interesting up trends...
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The year starts well, but only some people seem happy

This week, we were able to bank some profits and reduce our exposure, thanks to the 50% rally in BTC. Of course, I didn't buy at the low or sell...
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bMAMS: Using maths to make your funds safer – skipping & adding trades

This week we look at another Monte Carlo Analysis statistical tool- skipping and adding trades. Like last week’s trade re-ordering it is designed to stress test a system and give...
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Cromwell FX Market View BOJ Disappoints

Last week saw the anticipated BOJ announcement which disappointed the market. The BOJ decided not to take any action on interest rates which was a surprise. Other than that, the...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #101

Smart investors are taking advantage of the current uptrend experienced across the leading cryptocurrencies, there is no better tool guide you in making such life-changing choices that having the right...
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It’s been a good week or so, BUT will it continue?

I am more than happy with the recent strength in various markets, especially as it's removed a lot of the doom and gloom that hung over the markets throughout most...
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bMAMS: Using maths to make your funds safer – Trade reordering

bMAMS uses different statistical methods to demonstrate or prove that our trading systems will perform in a real, unknown trading environment. One method used is trade reordering- also known...
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Cromwell FX Market View Dollar Slumps After CPI Numbers

Last week saw the CPI number released. the YoY number met expectations however the market viewed the print as further fuel to the Feds fire to pause its tightening of...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #100

Traders are taking advantage of the impressive bullish run of many leading cryptocurrencies already. One of the coins made over 70% gains. It is time to act and make some...
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It’s a New Year, so are we going to see a new direction?

We're into the early days of the year, and the short-term direction remains unclear.   Equities have held relatively firm over recent weeks. Not because the economic outlook is improving...
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bMAMS: 3 New Year Resolutions

Welcome to 2023 and Happy New Year! bMAMS has 3 New Year Resolutions we have made to ourselves and our clients. 1. Continue to keep client’s funds safe. 2022...
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Cromwell FX Market View 2023 Sees Continued Economic Weakness

Last week saw liquidity come back into the market after a quiet Christmas break. As ever with the first week of the month it was non-Farm Payrolls on Friday which...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #99

Cannaland Token (CNLT) The live Cannaland Token price today is $0.306946 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $32,862.31 USD. Cannaland Token is up 7.59% in the last 24 hours....
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Happy New Year!

Let's start the year on a high. I spent some time over the winter break checking up on past reports, re-evaluating what I'd discussed and what had happened. With a...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #98

Welcome to the New Year, experts and crypto analysts are positive about the year and we could see some massive improvements on the leading coins if you would make the...
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bMAMS: USDJPY- 300% more volatile this year

When the USDJPY is looked at statistically, its volatility has increased 300+% from 2021. Underlying why this year was such a difficult market for many. This graph from the...
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Cromwell FX Market View Central Banks Round Out 2022

Last week saw the round of central bank announcements. The rate rises were as the market expected both the ECB and the Fed surprised with a more hawkish tone however...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #97

The New Year is upon us and we must get ready for what is to come especially in the crypto world. This report has the information and thorough predictions to...
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HO-HO-HO! And all that stuff!

I was going to write a report on my views for next year but playing pin-the-tail-on-the-Donkey, when the outlook is less than positive is hardly a great way to end...
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bMAMS: Market Volatility in 2022

It has been mentioned often by market commentators about the difficult & volatile trading conditions in 2022. This is how the 2022 market looked graphically. In the chart below...
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Cromwell FX Market View Quiet Week Ahead of Major Announcements

Last week was a relatively quieter week. The markets are still volatile with many participants looking at the last Fed rate decision of 2022.  Has the moment of pivot finally...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #96

What trend is recurrent every end of the year and what should you be prepared for in the coming year? This report furnishes you with the right information and allows...
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It’s That Time of Year

It's the season to be jolly, but much of that will depend on whether your country is still in the World Cup.   I've enjoyed this World Cup more than...
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bMAMS: November Trading Results

In November we finished with a closed trade result of -0.31% for the month with a 1.31% drawdown. If accounting for open positions at the end of November the trading...
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Cromwell FX Market View End Of the Year Is Fast Approaching

Last week post-thanksgiving saw Fed Chair Powell speak along with the first Friday payrolls numbers. Powell’s speech admitted that going forward rate hikes will be smaller. Although not new news...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #95

Digital Assets have seen some impressive bullish run in the new month, and this is the time smart investors are making critical decision. This report guides you with the facts...
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bMAMS: How Does bMAMS Returns Compare?

Last week we looked at how the return to drawdown statistic can be used to compare different trading systems. This week real investment account performances will be used to compare their...
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The Old Man’s Views

Nervous Markets. No Clear Direction and Lots of Noise.

I've traded through every "boom and bust" since the 1970s, but today's environment is unlike anything I have seen or experienced.   In this business, everyone, especially those who make...
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Cromwell FX Market View Quiet Week with Thanksgiving Weekend

Last week was quieter as the US celebrated Thanksgiving. FOMC release gave a glimpse that members were beginning to favour a slowing in the pace of rate rises. Powell is...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #94

Stay informed, do not make your next crypto move without the right history and careful predictions. This newsletter comes in handy in guiding you in your digital assets' investments. Bitcoin...
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“Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Success”. Ask The Argentinian Football Team

In case you have missed it, a very controversial World Cup tournament is underway in the shifting sands of the Middle East.   This 4-week tournament cost much more than...
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BMAMS: Using drawdown & returns to analyse a system

Last week we looked at the drawdown statistic, which effectively tells us the risk a system takes when trading. Here we will combine this risk statistic with the return on...
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Cromwell FX Market View Crypto Markets Head the Volatility

Last week we saw continued volatility in the crypto space as the continued fallout from the FTX collapse sent shockwaves through the market. Meanwhile the USD managed to arrest the...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #93

It is a new week, and here are what you need to know about the market trends last week. Find how the state of your favorite digital asset and leverage...
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BMAMS: What is the drawdown statistic? and why it is important

The drawdown statistic is one of the most important values to consider when judging a system and comparing it with others. The best way to understand what a drawdown...
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The crypto industry created SBF, so let’s not cry too much, shall we?

I lost money last week on BTC because an industry-created superstar turned out to be a crook!   The loss itself hasn't annoyed me much because giving a little bit...
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Cromwell FX Market View Surprise CPI. Could this be the Fed pivot point?

Last week US CPI unexpectedly fell to 7.7% YoY vs the expected 8%. Markets moved sharply higher with a strong risk on rally however any potential further upside was halted...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #92

Have you wondered what is happening in the cryptocurrency market and how possible one could leverage the situation for one’s good? This newsletter is what you need to understand how...
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Crazy is as Crazy Does!

The investment world has been relatively boring for the past few months, which is not unusual following a massive decline or during a recession.   In the world of crypto,...
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BMAMS: October 2022 Trading Result

We returned +1.08% for the month of October on a drawdown of 2.5%. The return of 1.08% graphically over the month of October looked like this: October begun well...
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Cromwell FX Market View Fed & BOE Hike; Payrolls Still Strong

Last week saw both the Fed and BOE raise interest rates by the expected 75bps. The initial reaction was negative as the Fed moved its terminal rate above 5% and...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #91

Is the crypto season finally here? If you are not informed of what is happening now and the possible trajectory of digital currencies, you might be missing out on a...
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Whilst capitalists are in it for the money, Libertarians wish to be owners of their own lives

You cannot compare the two because one is a political theory, and the other is economic. However, from an investment or speculation point of view, making money is becoming increasingly...
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Cromwell FX Market View All eyes on the upcoming Fed

Last week was less volatile as a calm before the storm could come. The UK appointed as expected Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister which had a calming effect on the...
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Digital Asset Insights Digital Asset Insights #90

The good news is here, take advantage of the bullish trend, know which digital currency is worth investing in, and be guided by the expert predictions in this newsletter. Bitcoin...
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BMAMS: Finding Millions of Systems

How BMAMS uses powerful, modern computers to search for millions of new systems. We get the computer to construct systems like a jigsaw puzzle. It has a group of pieces...
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A Bizarre Week in the UK, But a Good Week for The Markets

Last week when I wrote, Liz Truss was still Prime Minister, and Jeremy Hunt had just become Chancellor, which I hoped would steady UK PLC. That would support cable, Equity...
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BMAMS: Reducing Portfolio Risk

Hello friends - today I'm going to talk to you about creating our portfolio and how we take our individual systems and combine them together to create an overall portfolio....
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