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...
The Risk Of Risk

The Risk Of Risk

With the YEN steaming ahead during the last week you would be justified in the view that risk aversion had made its presence felt. The S&P500 and global equities continue to look precarious and vulnerable as we head into the US earnings season. There were however...
A Christmas Bear?

A Christmas Bear?

Another rate cut and another currency appreciation. Following in the footsteps of the ECB and once again their decision anticipated by the market, the RBNZ cut their rate last week to 2.5% but the NZD did not fall as one might expect for two reasons. Firstly a large...
W.T.F. (Watch The Fundamentals, Of Course!)

W.T.F. (Watch The Fundamentals, Of Course!)

One of the tweets I read on Friday following the drama the day before, and from a reputable analyst and author, John Netto, said that ‘Market Historians will come to know 2015 as the year of ‘’Misinterpretation of Central Banks’  As the post Draghi autopsy continues,...
You Better Watch Out!

You Better Watch Out!

Santa Claus may well be coming to town in three weeks but not before Mr.Drahi who hits the scene as soon as Thursday with his much anticipated monetary policy decision and another twelve eclectic individuals closing in on Austria’s Friday Opec meeting with their...