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19:53

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US markets had a quiet session Friday to follow on from an uneventful European session. Traders are focused on the US earning session so I expect to see support in the near term. I feel that the markets are generally extended and traders will be in a holding pattern ahead of results from big tech next week. Defensive stocks were favoured on Friday which, for me,...

08:28

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A look at the price action for the Australian ASX200 Index. The recent price action has been very choppy and directionless leaving both bulls and bears scratching their heads. I expect that this uncertain theme will continue in the short term with the mid to longer term action largely range bound. In the short term, I expect to see a swing lower and if recent...

11:27

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I walk through the pre-market prep and the price action that led to a big move on the Nikkei Index. Learning price action means understanding 'WHO' may be trapped and where they will start to feel the pain and be forced to act and potentially close positions....that is when we want to initial a position to take advantage of the move. The Nikkei index was a great...

19:49

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With US CPI pointing to inflation easing, bulls are pushing major Indexes higher with the love affair with Tech and the Nasdaq being the standout. In the video I look at the major Indexes across the US, Europe and Asia on the daily timeframes and discuss the key levels and price action I see playing out. ** If you like the content then take a look at my WEBSITE...

05:15

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I small trade today on the Hang Seng Index that turned out to be quick and simple with little to no pressure from the entry. Could have been a better exit but all up it was a good start to the day. I will explain the price action for the Entry and the reasoning for the trade coming into the start of the session. ** If you like the content then take a look at my...

19:57

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US markets gapped up on buyers enthusiasm after a weaker than expected CPI release that signals inflation is easing more than expected. US Bond yields fell while the USD was sent lower also which I expect is the big story from overnight. I feel that the USD will find more weakness in the near term but will not be without a bounce here and there. Gold and Silver...

20:00

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US markets had another rally ahead of the all important CPI data release prior to the US open. It seems that markets have dragged in bulls recently which sets up for an interesting market if the CPI figure comes out stronger than expected...meaning sticky inflation and further rate rises. US Bond yields held steady while the USD swung between gains and losses in a...

19:50

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US markets had a good start to the new week ending with some gains ahead of the all important CPI later in the week. All eyes will be on the data release for a gauge on inflation and what that will mean to further rate rises in the US. US bond yields moved lower while the USD also pushed down into support which is likely traders squaring up positions ahead of CPI....

19:40

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US markets were closed for the 4th July holiday which saw muted trading across the European session. The RBA held off on another rate rise much to the relief of Australians who are feeling the squeeze. The RBA notes that a lot of the inflation can be attributed to corporate profit margins increasing so may be a reason why they are holding off on rates (as raising...

19:55

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European and US Indexes bounced into the weekend setting up for a strong open for the Asian session. Some debt ceiling optimism and stronger than expected economic data helped bulls squeeze out recent sellers for the drive higher. The data showed strength in inflation and the US consumer which points to a resilient economy...but it also points to sticky inflation...

19:45

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A handful of AI related Tech stocks supported the broader market in the US while the DOW continued to edge lower into a longer term support zone. US Debt ceiling talks took a step in the right direction albeit a very small one...I do not expect a deal until the last minute as US Politicians enjoy the limelight. The USD continued higher putting pressure on dollar...

19:55

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A continued debt ceiling standoff pressured share market Indexes lower overnight as more traders were happy to lock in some gains. Indexes pushed down into support levels as traders went risk off. The UK inflationary numbers came out higher than expected pointing to more interest rate rises from the BOE. The US open was weak and bulls found no love from the FOMC...

19:55

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Major indexes go into risk off mode as traders get nervous over the US debt ceiling deadlock. Economic news also weighed on share markets as numbers came out in line or, in some cases, stronger than expected which translates into 'sticky inflation' and further potential interest rates rises. US bond yields edged lower after pressuring higher for the past few weeks...

19:52

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Major indexes continue to show resilience to inflation and rate rises as many have pushed up into new all time highs. Traders have been faced with many ups and downs making investing difficult and share positions constantly flow from gains to losses and back again. We always need to focus and review the bigger picture timeframes to build into our overall trading...

19:54

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Major indexes in the US were weaker as Debt ceiling concern weighs on bulls. European markets ended the week in the green while Asian markets were mixed. Traders will be closely watching news for some sort of agreement on the US debt ceiling once Congress finishes playing politics. For now, I expect a tentative Asian market open and for major risk to remain on the...

19:43

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Major indexes in the US and Europe come under fire on concerns for a global economic slowdown and the US debt ceiling fiasco. Traders went risk off as retail sales pointed to a slowdown in consumer spending while uncertainty over interest rates also weighed on sentiment. I expect that the same theme will weigh on the share markets today and into the coming...

19:53

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European and US markets edge higher to end with minor gains after a solid Asian session to start the week. US bulls are remaining on the sidelines for now as the Government once again argue over raising the debt ceiling. Economic data came out weaker than expected in the US again pointing to a slowing economy which I feel will be longer term negative for the share...

19:53

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Markets came under pressure again on concern of an economic slowdown. Europe was hit lower with the DAX and FTSE100 looking weak. US data out weighed on the US open to pressure key indexes lower although tech and the Nasdaq remain relatively strong. US data out was mixed with unemployment claims higher and PPI showing strength. The uncertainty sent USD higher and...