LSE will be the place to be
The Footsie is back at 7000 and this is a level that’s been in the way of a trending move since the 1st April last year. Since this time, the index as we all well…
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Clustering and why trading can be difficult
If you have read my last article then the concept of system expectancy should have you in good spirits. Assume you can call the markets more than 50% of the time. Then, if your reward…
FTSE 100 turned to downside but strong Retail Sales kept it afloat
The FTSE 100 has come off its recent 6,900 points highs and last week we discussed that the outlook has been turning to the downside and that the index was looking poised for losses. However,…
The concept of Expectancy
Over the years I have horrified quantitatively orientated seminar audiences by using a coin to predict market direction. I always ask, “would any of you trade with a coin”. They all to a person laugh…
Look for Euro selling opportunities
Following last week’s comments regarding the Euro, it’s worth looking in on due to the continued sell-off since posting that key reversal day. It’s closing in on the 200dma that we discussed last week so…
The FTSE 100 hits a new multi-year high but are these levels sustainable?
The FTSE 100 was on the rise during the current week and the main index has gained almost 100 points since the last time we discussed its outlook to come to striking distance from the…
Breaking News: A Home Cure for STDs?
Start with a few deep breaths… I should have known from the look on her face, as I opened the door with my usual cheery greeting, that all was ‘not well’. There seemed to…
DAX 10,000 or bust?
The dip buying I advised in the FTSE worked out well so far. This is where the markets get very unpredictable. I guess with Draghi’s comment regarding a rate move has only fuelled the fire…
Spilling the beans!
They’re spilling the beans in Guaruja, Brazil…. My caffeinous indulgences have to be tamed. My enthusiastic expectations have had a setback since the rains came and the smart ‘knowing’ money took profits in the last…
Is FTSE uptrend losing momentum?
This week has been a smooth one for the FTSE 100 that has shown some amazing resilience recently. With the bank holiday last Monday the UK index had one less session to try and reach…
