February 2018

Bayer, Famous For Its Headache Remedy Which Causes Headaches to Disappear While Causing Stomach Hemorrhage and Monsanto Known as the Most Evil Destroyer of Environment and Human Health, is Merging. Isn’t that nice? https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/27/bayer-monsanto-merger-decision-in-the-first-part-of-2018-vestager.html

The European Union took action to find out if Russian energy giant Gazprom, which operates in Europe might breach anti-trust laws and end up crushing European competitors. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/27/its-tricky-to-foresee-when-the-eu-will-end-probe-into-gazprom-says-eus-vestager.html

When it comes to how to trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Neo, Litecoin, etc. more people are discovering that what works is no different than what we have always done with Forex, Gold, Oil, commodities, stocks, etc. Today there is an identifiable turning point that I wanted to document by uploading a video that

The Reserve Bank of Australia stated that an increase in wage growth is necessary to bring about a much-needed recovery from inflation. The RBA also cautioned that the Australian Dollars rising value could slow down the recovery in economic activity and inflation recovery. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/19/australias-central-bank-wage-growth-needed-for-inflation-recovery.html

I guess Fox news has fans as well as many who hate its agenda but if you like their brand of news opposed to the other equally biased in opposite direction versions, you can now make use of their new streaming service. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/19/fox-news-plans-a-streaming-service-for-superfans.html

Daryl Guppy is known for more than just the development of the Guppy Moving Averages which I used to apply at the beginning of my own trading career. He is also an active trader and expert on Asian markets and here it has some interesting things to say about the future price of Oil. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/19/us-oil-headed-higher-on-a-technical-charting-view–commentary.html

David Davis rejects claims Britain will be plunged into a “Mad Max-style” world of dystopia. He is working to provide reassurance of a harmonious relationship on both sides. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43120277

The CEO of Wepay feels that cryptocurrencies are interesting but has not seen customer demand to actually add them to their payment system. https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/wepay-ceo-crypto-interesting-customer-demand-just-isnt/

When Ray Dalio speak you may want to listen. Or more importantly watch his actions and where he puts his money in what must be high probability trades with Bridgewater, one of the most successful hedge funds in the world. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/hedge-fund-bridgewater-makes-22-bln-bet-against-european-firms.html

When it comes to trading Forex volatility is what creates all trading opportunities. Negatively minded conservatives always tend to be afraid of volatility that for anyone who knows how to trade news like this can only evoke a “Bring it on!” response. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-13/fx-volatility-sparks-trading-surge-with-signs-of-more-to-come