Significant Political Developments in the G7 October 6, 2025 (171) French Prime Minister Lecornu resigned unexpectedly, acknowledging an inability of the cabinet to compromise on a budget framework. This was the third prime ministerial resignation in less than a year and the briefest cabinet stint in modern times. Such raises the possibility of an early…
Listen to the audio episode: Get The Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist! Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 528 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to some of the best trading wisdom from experienced traders Etienne has interviewed in the past year. It dives into the real…
Next Week’s Menu: October 4 – 10, 2025 October 3, 2025 Central Banks: Monetary policy stances will be reviewed in Thailand, New Zealand, Romania, Poland and the Philippines. Several Fed officials including Powell, Bostic, Bowman and Kashkari have public speaking opportunities, and minutes of the last FOMC meeting will be published. The Bank of England’s…
Another Upbeat Day in the Marketplace in Spite of Ongoing U.S. Shutdown and a Disappointing ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI Report October 3, 2025 U.S. equities rose further into record territory, led by a 1.2% advance thus far in the small cap-laden Russell 2000 (+1.2%) and a 0.9% climb in the DOW. Key stock markets from other…
Egyptian Interest Rate Cut October 2, 2025 The Central Bank of Egypt‘s overnight deposit rate underwent its fourth cut since April. Analysts were anticipating a reduction of 100 basis points or perhaps as much as the April and August cuts of 200 bps. Monetary officials went with 100 basis points. The six percentage point cumulative…
Thursday Recap October 2, 2025 This second day of the U.S. Federal government shutdown has been uneventful in world financial markets. Some two hours before the close of the U.S. stock exchange, major indices are flat to marginally firmer, which is still a smaller improvement than experienced in some foreign stock markets such as South…
Third Quarter 2025 in Figures October 1, 2025 The Bank of England and Federal Reserve Bank interest rates were each lowered 25 basis points during the third quarter, whereas central banks were not changed in Euroland, Japan or Switzerland. Ten-year sovereign debt yields rose in Euroland, Great Britain, Japan, Switzerland and Japan but dropped in…
Listen to the audio episode: Get The Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist! The Reality of Trading For A Living In episode 527 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with TraderNick as he opens up about what it really takes to trade for a living. From navigating volatile markets…
The Power of Scalping in Forex Trading: Unlocking Profits with Gold (XAUUSD) Scalping Strategies Scalping has long been one of the most exciting and rewarding strategies in the world of Forex trading. For many traders, especially those who focus on gold (XAUUSD), scalping is not just a method—it’s a lifestyle. The thrill of entering and exiting…
GV News – The Evolution of News Trading in Forex GV News on forex trading news There was a time when trading the news in forex was while never easy. it was easier. In the early days of online trading, brokers offered a feature that gave retail traders a clear edge: guaranteed fills. The…