Articles for: Integrated Analysis

To the new currency trader, it would appear that the entire world of foreign exchange revolves around the US Dollar.

I would like to take the words from that beautiful song by Peter Sarstedt in 1969. Yes, I constantly date myself but I’ll leave the lyrics for another column!

There has been a lot of talk about the high prices of gold and oil in recent times, but most of the major currencies are also trading at or near record levels.

That is probably a naughty expression and is probably not all that funny considering the banks have caused a lot of heart ache of late for many.

Two names synonymous with Technical Analysis are Gann and Elliott, each having their die hard followers.

The majority of analysis conducted thus far regarding US bonds has been undertaken on the 30 year part of the curve.

It has been reported that some companies have been struggling with the fall out from the credit crunch in recent months and my editorial this week relates to this scenario.

When I see investors buying into the current market I ask myself, who is doing this buying? Why? Do they know something that I don’t?

The great Jesse Livermore (1877-1940), regarded by many as the greatest trader who ever lived, said: “Speculation (i.e. trading) is nothing more than anticipating coming movements”.

After a few weeks of emotional extremes in the financial markets it is time to reflect on the US economic picture. There are some positive signs.