Posts Tagged ‘trademakers’
Happy Thanksgiving! So Much to Be Thankful For!
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ll keep this commentary brief. Today is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, not delve too deeply into market analysis or debate what the Trump victory might mean for the economy. Let’s savour the holiday and reflect on what we’re thankful for.
Read MoreAs Bitcoin soars, is crypto finally breaking through to the mainstream?
Jackie Wilson once sang, “Your love keeps lifting me higher,” and this week, the collective love for Bitcoin has sent its price soaring to new heights! I spent a rare few days this week braving the cold and rainy weather in London to attend the Finance Magnates London Summit.
Read MoreNext Week: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly?
With only days to go before we – hopefully – learn who the next occupant of the White House will be, most investors are breathing a sigh of relief. We’ve been living with this uncertainty for far too long.
Read MoreWAR! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!
While Edwin Starr’s famous lyric from his 1969 hit holds much truth, the reality is that geopolitical turmoil often catches the eye of speculators looking to profit from potential disasters…
Read MoreThe sun might have gone, but the good times are back!
After a long summer break, the markets are starting to return to normal, and opportunities are plentiful. Sure, we experienced some unusual and unpredictable movements during the summer, but now…
Read MoreMarket Insights: A Strategic Outlook
What a remarkable week it has been! After last Friday’s disappointing market performance, many anticipated a harsher decline in equities. However, the market so far has surprised us by showing resilience…
Read MoreHave tech stocks calmed down yet?
Nvidia is the talk of the day, but as we discussed back in June, the stock was heavily overvalued. Therefore, none of my readers should have been caught off guard…
Read MoreAugust trades and lessons to be learnt
August was a relatively quiet month, marked by just a couple of days of significant volatility. As the month comes to a close, most markets are nearly at the same levels they were at the beginning. However, there have been some notable shifts.
Read MoreCan Markets Serve as Predictive Tools Beyond Their Usual Scope?
In financial markets, we primarily seek insights that can influence future price movements. We dissect political developments, parse central bankers’ statements, and quickly draw conclusions on how these factors might impact market behavior. For short-term trades, technical analysis often guides our decisions, but broader market perspectives tend to hinge on pronouncements from political and financial authorities.
Read MoreWas That It, or Is There More?
Last week presented a significant divergence in outcomes for investors, with some experiencing substantial losses, while others capitalized on the volatility. This is a common occurrence in the markets…
Read MoreThere I was, about to hit the beach…
for a bit of suntanning, when my phone started to ping. Initially, I thought it was my stop being hit at 1.1020 on my short EURUSD position, but nope, I dodged that bullet. The “ping” was actually informing…
Read MoreThe Markets Cannot Keep Treading Water for Much Longer
Since the beginning of May, EUR/USD has been trading within a narrow 3-cent range, gold has fluctuated within a $120 range, while Bitcoin (BTC) has shown more volatility but remains around the same levels we saw three months ago…
Read More50 years! Who would have thought it?
Tomorrow, on the 2nd of August, I have the honor of celebrating 50 years in a business I love. This milestone reminds me of the old saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” For me, this couldn’t be more true…
Read MoreSo, What Are We Gonna Do Now?
I don’t know about the crystal ball you use to analyse the markets for opportunities, but mine is shrouded in so many political events that it really is hard to see something to jump on…
Read MoreI Should Have Bought Bitcoin Before Trump Did His van Gogh Impersonation
There’s nothing more annoying than wanting to do something but missing it by a few points or a few hours. Being English, disappointment seems to be the theme of the month…
Read MoreIncreasing Value for Our Growing Audience
With a rise in readership and an expanding clientele and product range at JPFS, trademakers, and Sterling Gent Trading (SGT), it’s time to enhance our output and offer more profitable insights for speculators and investors…
Read MoreMarkets and Politics
It’s got to be about politics this week, as the markets have been quite boring! But, before that… There are a lot more stories than movement in our markets, so where are we?
Read MoreIs It That Time of Year Again?
I’ve spent the past week in the UK, and it’s been quite an interesting time with the announcement of a snap election by the unelected Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The media is buzzing with political promises—or lies, depending on your perspective—that seem more absurd than ever before…
Read MoreMeet Edward Males, the brains behind Lecka Quant FX
In Episode 11 of MARKET VIEWS, Peter Kristensen and Edward Males of ALPHAtrade explain how you can invest in professionally managed foreign exchange programs, just like the pros.
Read Moretrademakers reveal investments to watch in Q3 and Q4
This week, join Peter Kristensen, CEO at JPFS, the Swiss investment specialists, and me, Adam Hill, as we discuss the state of fractionalised investments.
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