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Trade from an informed place. We cover news, political events and market analysis plus product updates.

Tyson Foods & Skyworks Earnings Reports

Tyson Foods & Skyworks Earnings Reports Tyson Foods and Skyworks are among the two major earnings results released on Monday. The meat processor reported its quarterly results before the open while Skyworks Solutions issued its reports after market close.  Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) Tyson Foods is one of the largest processors and mark...

May 5, 2020
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Apple Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc

Apple Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc The last two of the five most prominent technology companies, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), which form part of the FAANG group, have reported interesting quarterly earnings and highlighted their actions during this unprecedented uncertainty. Apple Inc. The company missed on earnings estimates but reporte...

May 1, 2020
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FX Trading choices: Open positions and economic data release

Market sentiment towards a currency pair, and hence price, changes when new information comes into the market. The most common situation that creates such a change is the release of economic data. These are planned in terms of timing to theoretically offer no market participant an advantage over another market participant.   Economic ...

April 24, 2020
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Inner Circle Video Recording: Trading Time Management

Find below the recording from this weeks Inner Circle session "Critical Trading Systems - Time Management". As always please be aware of the disclaimer and risk warning at the commencement of the video and feel free to contact mike.smith@gomarkets.com with any questions or comments relating to the session.   https://vimeo.com/40842145...

April 16, 2020
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3 Game-Changing Questions You Could Ask of Your Trading Journal Data

  In previous articles we have discussed in detail the merits of a trading journal in offering evidence for both: a. How well you are following a trading plan? b. How well your trading system is serving you? (assuming you are already following a trading plan) We have also outlined the importance of “closing the circle” and maki...

April 14, 2020
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OPEC and G20 Meetings Not Guaranteed

On 8 March 2020, Saudi Arabia initiated an oil price war with Russia, triggering a rout in the oil market at a time where the world is facing a pandemic and many countries forced to shut down their activities and borders. Crude oil prices have lost nearly half of their prices, battled by a simultaneous demand and supply shock. Last Thursday,...

April 8, 2020
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Inner Circle Video: Treating your trading as a business…the next level

In this weeks session we explored the concept of trading as a business. We differentiated between this and the way in which many traders operate i.e. in the 'hobby zone'. Additionally guidance was provided to potential stages you can work towards once the basics are in place. The video can be watched below: Any comments or questions to mik...

April 2, 2020
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Control your trading time (with FREE audit tool download)

  ​Trading requires a commitment of time. For each of us the amount of time we must dedicate to trading activities is limited and justifiably so by other life activities (for of course, we want trading to contribute rather than take away from lifestyle). Despite the importance of checking in on how you are using your trading time, comm...

April 2, 2020
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First Quarter: Crisis, Volatility, and Opportunities

The first quarter of 2020 was marred by unpredicted events that rattled the financial markets: Tensions between US and Iran; The extreme weather conditions across the globe as a result of climate change; The novel coronavirus; and An oil price war between Saudi Arabia, the oil kingdom, and Russia. A Trio of Crises Faced by a...

March 31, 2020
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Quick trading Tip…Be Calm and Develop Trading Patience

  When we first start to trade, or subsequently (as a more experienced trader) when we trade a new symbol or system we are often “excited” as we see a “hope” for better results. We often forget that the development of expertise in other areas we have in life (think about what you do in work now for example), you must invest time,...

March 30, 2020
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The Perfect Storm Brewing in the Oil Market

The Perfect Storm Brewing in the Oil Market The oil and gas industry has been undergoing significant challenges due to the structural shift within the industry. A pandemic-induced economic downturn and an oil price war have now added another layer of uncertainty to the oil markets. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Russia have disrupted the s...

March 27, 2020
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Investment Opportunities in the Health Care Sector

It might be difficult to stay optimistic in such plunging markets. Global equities are in a bear market and investors are moving away from riskier assets. Amid the mayhem, there may still be some buying opportunities if investors are selective about certain stocks. We are facing a global pandemic that is slowly forcing major countries into l...

March 24, 2020
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Inner Circle Video: Markets in turmoil – Risk and opportunities

At this special Inner Circle session Mike Smith (GO Markets), Cameron Malik and Mark Austin (Magnetic Trading) will be picking apart the events that have led to where we are now and outlining the significant risks and equally opportunities that may exist over the coming days, weeks and months. We looked in detail at Indices, equity markets, comm...

March 20, 2020
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Year to Date: ASX Best Performer

It may be difficult to remain optimistic in such plunging markets. Global equities are in bear market territory and investors are moving away from riskier assets. Amid the mayhem, there might still be some buying opportunities if investors are selective about certain stocks. We are facing a global pandemic that is slowly forcing major co...

March 20, 2020
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Gold Is Being Liquidated

Liquidity Crisis High levels of liquidity happen when there is both supply and demand for an asset, meaning transactions can take place easily. A market is considered to be liquid if it can absorb liquidity trades with significant changes in price. A liquidity crisis is, therefore, an acute shortage or drying up of liquidity. In simple terms,...

March 18, 2020
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