The Jackson ‘Hole’ Truth

The Jackson ‘Hole’ Truth

The meeting of the Fed reserve at Jackson Hole was our focus for the week. It brought the volatility we were expecting at last on Friday. The movement of the markets was interesting to say the least and if you were a spectator as I was, you would know that Janet...
High Probability Trading

High Probability Trading

This is a week to consider how much trading should be undertaken is one thing, but certain environments can detract from what might otherwise be high probability trades. This week happens to be the last of the month, so we can expect fund adjustments which can cause...
Increasing Probabilities.

Increasing Probabilities.

This report was prepared ahead of Yellen’s latest offering Monday evening showing why we have to wait for major events before choosing out trades. But first lets take a look at last weeks events NFP strikes again and Yellen’s hawkish prose is put back into...
Profiting From Nothing!

Profiting From Nothing!

‘A whole lot of nothing’ :  those were the words of a CNBC reporter describing the results of global QE. There is a disturbing picture emerging in the statistics even while the risk on party goers enjoy another strong week of profits in the equity markets....
Roll Up To The Global Zoo!

Roll Up To The Global Zoo!

Black Swans and Elephants This week has got off to a risk-on start, appetite for equities fired by the Goldman Sachs comments pushing oil further.  Recovery has been seen in commodity currencies. There are serious roadblocks ahead and not all the analysts agree with...
Bear Prepared!

Bear Prepared!

Some warnings have been heard in various parts of the interconnected market place and a very distinct risk-off sentiment has gathered pace as the week unfolded. Equities have been particularly weak, as concerns grow over corporate earnings and the warnings of a bear...