Special Crisis Episode – The Swiss Franc Gives Up


Awards 2013

Hi, it’s Thursday on The Traders Podcast, and this is a special crisis episode, where your host Rob Booker reports on a drastic move (depicted at right) where the Swiss franc gives up. Also: Bitcoin is collapsing, and we don’t know why yet… But Rob speculates. And Jason makes a quick prediction about the Academy Awards Best Picture nominees.

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And while you still can, don’t forget to check out Rob’s early bird signup for the newest version of his trading course (releasing this upcoming Friday, January 16) — Trifecta 4.

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