Sam Seiden
Independent Analyst
Summary
It's no secret, Banks tend to be very profitable. At the same time, retail Forex traders tend to lose money yet both groups are buying and selling in the same market. Sam Seiden began his career on the Bank side of the business in the Forex markets at the Chicago Mercantile exchange where he facilitated large FX order flow for banks, institutions, hedge funds, and more in the Forex markets. Join Sam as he shows you the simple reasons why Banks are consistently profitable and you're not.Latest Live Videos
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EUR/USD holds near 1.1900 ahead of US data
EUR/USD struggles to build on Monday's gains and fluctuates near 1.1900 on Tuesday. Markets turn cautious, lifting the haven demand for the US Dollar ahead of the release of key US economic data, including Retail Sales and ADP Employment Change 4-week average.
GBP/USD declines toward 1.3650 on renewed USD strength
GBP/USD stays on the back foot and declines to the 1.3650 region on Tuesday. The negative shift seen in risk mood helps the US Dollar (USD) gather strength and makes it difficult for the pair to find a foothold. The immediate focus is now on the US Retail Sales data.
Gold stabilizes above $5,000 ahead of US data
Gold enters a consolidation phase after posting strong gains on Monday but stays above the $5,000 psychological mark and the daily swing low. US Treasury bond yields continue to edge lower on news of Chinese regulators advising financial institutions to curb holdings of US Treasuries, helping XAU/USD hold its its ground.
Bitcoin Cash trades lower, risks dead-cat bounce amid bearish signals
Bitcoin Cash trades in the red below $522 at the time of writing on Tuesday, after multiple rejections at key resistance. BCH’s derivatives and on-chain indicators point to growing bearish sentiment and raise the risk of a dead-cat bounce toward lower support levels.
Dollar drops and stocks rally: The week of reckoning for US economic data
Following a sizeable move lower in US technology Stocks last week, we have witnessed a meaningful recovery unfold. The USD Index is in a concerning position; the monthly price continues to hold the south channel support.
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, February 10:
The USD stays resilient against its rivals early Tuesday after suffering large losses on Monday. The US economic calendar will feature Export Price Index, Import Price Index and Retail Sales data for December. Additionally, several Fed policymakers will be delivering speeches.