by Judith Waker | Jan 23, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Following last week’s stunning events, the focus was on the ECB and the awaited launch of QE. More drama has ensued with Mr.Draghi’s announcement that went beyond expectation and beyond the numbers leaked to the press yesterday. Mr. Draghi did not disappoint this...
by Judith Waker | Jan 20, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
They say extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. The past week has shown us what 2015 may hold for traders, particularly pointing to the inherent risk the small group of retail traders takes on a daily basis and just how a black swan event can take even...
by Judith Waker | Jan 15, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Three notable events by Wednesday and this morning a black swan from the Swiss National Bank.The major currencies once again had been under the microscope, the Euro and the USD the market awaiting the outcome of the ECB meeting on 22nd and constantly seeking evidence...
by Judith Waker | Jan 13, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The Phoenix and the double edged Sword If a phoenix can rise from gloom as well as ashes, then maybe the US is one of them. It seems economically the only hope of one as we stand looking forward into another year. As global outlooks continue to decline and more...
by Judith Waker | Jan 9, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Many of us have received a new year wish for prosperity. It is not magic and it becomes ever more clear that we need many tools to assist us in making that wish come true. Last year I expressed the view that whilst we have to be masters of technical analysis none of...
by Judith Waker | Dec 15, 2014 | Analysis, Blog
When Black Gold turns into a Black Swan In one week a suspicion of changing sentiment with eyes fixed on falling oil prices as the cause, turned into a black swan event that caused a major rout in global equities. By tuesday morning it was clear that a shift in...
