Articles for: Technical Analysis

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 we keep hearing how volatile the market is, it is tempting to think that it will always be hard to find a good trade

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”.

Copper is an important driver for our market in that it is a bulk commodity that the world still wants and we have in abundance.

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.