The Importance of the Economic Calendar

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Updated June 2020 While it’s true all trading strategies shoulder losing setups, some losses can be avoided. Experienced traders are conscious of what’s ahead on the economic calendar. Newer traders, though, often expose positions to unnecessary risk around news time. Price Action – News Economic news releases can drastically affect price movement. Depending if market … Continue reading The Importance of the Economic Calendar

Using a Multi-Timeframe Approach

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‘It pays to know where you are in the bigger picture’. We’re not entirely sure where this statement originated from, but it is certainly one that should be memorized. What is a multi-timeframe approach? It’s no secret that adopting a multi-timeframe approach can enhance your trading. The problem, however, is that some traders find it … Continue reading Using a Multi-Timeframe Approach

Monday 22nd January: Weekly technical outlook and review

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EUR/USD:    Weekly gain/loss: +0.30% Weekly closing price: 1.2214 Although the shared currency printed a fifth consecutive weekly gain last week, weekly price failed to muster enough strength to overcome a weekly broken Quasimodo line at 1.2287 that merges with two weekly trendline resistances (1.1641/1.6038). This formed a strong-looking weekly selling wick, potentially motivating candlestick … Continue reading Monday 22nd January: Weekly technical outlook and review