A possible pause point in the fear index?
With equity markets moving firmly lower over the last few days, it’s time to consider the VIX as the ultimate barometer of risk sentiment, to […]
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Bears tighten their vice like grip on commodities
Yesterday’s trading session for commodities was an interesting one to say the least, with oil prices slumping, gold prices whipsawing, and silver prices breaking lower […]
A defining week ahead for crude oil
It’s been a month of congestion and consolidation for crude oil prices, with the commodity driven by a variety of forces, but as we approach […]
Bumper crops continue to drive soft commodities markets
It was another week of falling prices for soft commodities once more, as over supply issues continue to dominate across all the major markets, and […]
Another torrid week for the currency majors
It’s been another torrid week for many of the majors, as sustained US dollar strength continues to drive the currency markets, coupled with assistance from […]
For a clear view on risk, check out the NQ E-mini
As always, whenever there is a market correction, and for whatever reason, the bears take heart, emerging from the undergrowth to call the top of […]
Crude oil marks time, along with the US dollar
September’s been an interesting month of price action for oil traders, as the WTI contract continues to bounce around, driven back and forth by a […]
A dismal week for gold…..again
It was another dismal week for gold bugs again as the precious metal moved relentlessly lower, with no signals either fundamental, technical or relational, suggesting […]
My latest currency forecasts are here
I can’t believe yet another trading week has already slipped by, and what an eventful week it was. For those of you who came along […]
Wheat corn and soybean continue to decline steadily
It’s been another week of steady and slow decline for soft commodity prices in general with a combination of factors all helping to extend the […]
Gold price gaps down as bearish sentiment increases
These are torrid and turbulent times for gold, and for anyone thinking the worst was over, the overnight session has delivered yet another hammer blow, […]
Soft commodities driven lower on bumper crop expectations
Almost perfect weather conditions across the principle growing regions in the US, and the prospect of record crops continue to push soft commodity prices lower, […]
Currency futures roundup ahead of the FOMC
With the FOMC now in sharp focus, and tomorrow’s key vote on a break up of the United Kingdom now looming, it’s perhaps a good […]
ES Emini preparing to breakout again
It’s been a period of pause and reflection for equity markets, following the picture perfect price action of August, as the up elevator finally reached […]
Stopping volume and volume at price explained
Question Hi Anna! Thank you so much for writing such a valuable knowledge regarding financial trading. I’m a beginner, but from all the books, articles […]
What is a tick ?
Question Hi Anna, I have recently purchased 3 or your books and am currently nearing completion of Forex for beginners. I then intend to move […]
Gold and silver recover…. but only slightly!
For gold and silver bulls, yesterday’s price action brought some much-needed relief to the recent relentless trend lower, with both metals moving higher in the […]
Let battle commence for Cable
Of all the currency pairs to consider right now, perhaps it is the GBP/USD which will be the most interesting and certainly the most volatile […]