Surfing The Headlines – Pounding Sand
Alright, alright – that’s enough with the pleasantries. Now that we’re all “cozy” let’s get down to business here. First off, I get up earlier than you. Secondly, when I say I trade the fundamentals –...
View ArticleTurning Japanese – Trading USD/JPY
I’m going to back up a little bit, and give you some history on the trade - as well a quick outline of the fundamental drivers. With rumor of the possible re-election of Shinzo Abe as Japan’s new...
View ArticleWisdom – Stops, Open Trades And Mezcal
For those of you who subscribe to the old adage “what doesn’t kill you – only makes you stronger” well… I could tell you some stories. As I lay there looking up towards the ceiling, she did what she...
View ArticleSushi Anyone? – Kong Gets Rolled
I got rolled for 2% on short trades in AUD/JPY, NZD/JPY as well CAD/JPY taken early yesterday afternoon, as Nikkei jumped a massive 720+ points on the Bank of Japan’s announcement. I can’t say I’ve...
View ArticleJapan Eats U.S – But It’s All Wrong
I don’t get english language T.V down here – and I’m all the better for it. For kicks once in a while – I’ll hit the “CNBC Widget” in my Think or Swim Platform, pull up a chair, pour myself a Mezcal...
View ArticleBaby! – Gimme My Money Back!
While 2% represents little more than a weekend getaway to the ruins in Tulum…it’s my money – and I want it back. As much as I accept them as a regular part of trading – I’m no fan of losing trades. If...
View ArticleAll Cash – Sitting On The Fence
Some constructive charts would have me looking to short USD against a number of the majors. The EUR has put in some healthy work over the past few days, as well GBP – although fundamentally speaking...
View ArticleUSD Slow – But Makes The Turn
It looks like the ol USD has taken its slow trip across the top - and has now started down. The usual correlations should be in play with trade ideas long EUR/USD, GBP/USD as well short USD/CHF and...
View ArticleForex Ninja – I Slice Through You
I slice through you like watermelons. Wisdom, precision, accuracy and timing – just a few of the atributes you’ll find yourself desparately in need of - should you choose to trade against me. You are...
View ArticleChapulines – Put Them Away Before Bed
Wandering off from the computer late last night I inadvertently left a couple chocolate covered “chapulines” on the table, and have awoke this morning to complete and total carnage here at the...
View ArticleGold – Lets Get Some Answers
Ok…I’ve been following this for some time now, and understand there is “much debate” as to the price of gold, the future price of gold, and what the hell is going on with gold in general. Lets get some...
View ArticleIntroducing Jack – See Jack Run
Jack’s not a double agent in an intergalactic spy ring, responsible for the toppling of several planetary governments – No. He’s not a seven year old boy from Nebraska, courageously battling cancer –...
View ArticleCorrelations – Enter Black Hole
As one approaches the “event horizon” things start getting really strange, as the gravitational pull of the black hole exerts such force as to actually bend space and time. There is little explanation...
View ArticleTrade Alert – Risk Takes A Bounce
As per the tweet last night – I went long several pairs with consideration of the large upward bounce in JPY and sell off in risk related currencies. AUD/JPY, NZD/JPY as well EUR/JPY CAD/JPY and...
View ArticleSnipers Wanted – Apply Within
You really do need to be a sniper in this kind of market environment. Any kind of “automatic” or random” spray fire” will only result in a quick bayonet to the knee….then death by infection. I’ve...
View ArticleTake The Pain – Get Back Out There
Im often a touch early on trade entries – but rarely am I late. This being said, I don’t expect to nail it on the first shot – in fact not at all ( as my entry strategy is always a scaled approach )....
View ArticleHypnotized – Why You Trade EUR/USD
Why do you trade Eur/Usd? Seriously……we’ve got a comment section here underneath the posts – and I’d love to know. Is it because you think you “should” trade this pair? Is because you’ve been...
View ArticlePatience – A Day At The Beach
First off. There was some fantastic input on the subject of trading Eur/Usd the other day from many of you – thank you for that. I’ve been M.I.A a day here, as the allures of soft sandy beaches and...
View ArticleForex Fundies – Darts Anyone?
If you’ve ever taken the time to watch those professional dart players on T.V hit bulls eye after bulls eye, I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a thing of beauty. Like anything we silly humans put our minds...
View ArticleBurning Hot – Trades On Fire
It’s bloody hot here now. The kind of heat that has you rollin outta bed at 6:00 a.m and heading “straight for the fridge to crack a cold one” kinda hot! The short USD trades are on fire too – and...
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