Q4 Outlook: Fed dots and the 'double-D' risks

All we tend to hear these days is that inflation has gone through the roof, and that not investing or not trading can sometimes pose a higher risk than simply saving. Is this always true though? There are a few ways to create wealth, and they ladder up to three pillars: Saving, investing, and trading. But these all carry different risks, need time commitment, as well as certain levels of market knowledge. Tune in as Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst and Jamie Dutta, Trader & Independent Market Analyst for Exinity Group take a deep dive into ways of creating wealth, sharing their personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heights, injections, ghosts, lightning – everyone has a fear or phobia. In fact, when it comes to heights, traders can fear those that are on a chart rather than on a rooftop. It is an unpleasant feeling, yet this is a primitive emotion that has been hardwired into us to protect us from danger. Ironically, this same defence mechanism remains the downfall of many traders during sticky situations. Tune in as Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM, and Christopher Lodge, Head of Market Knowledge at Exinity Group discuss their experiences with fear and strategies utilised to combat and tame this natural emotion. Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tokyo Olympics, Euro 2020, and Wimbledon have spoiled sports fans this past summer. Amidst the sporting spectacle, there are some key lessons that traders can learn and use in the financial markets. Tune in as Han Tan and independent analyst Jamie Dutta discuss the similarities between professional sports and the world of trading. Music: www.bensound.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed has just concluded its September policy meeting, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealing that the central bank could begin tapering its asset purchases from November onwards. Tune in as Han Tan and Exinity Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed discuss what the Fed’s latest announcement might mean for various assets such as the dollar, gold and stocks, while highlighting key risks to look out for in coming months.   Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key officials at the European Central Bank have begun mulling out loud about whether it’s time to unwind its emergency bond purchases that have supported the Eurozone’s economic recovery. Such a move would have major implications on EU stocks, bonds, and the euro. Tune in as Han Tan and Exinity Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed preview the ECB’s upcoming policy meeting scheduled for the 9th September.   Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking the first steps into the world of trading can be daunting. Yet, we may be more prepared for it then we think. It may even be something we've unknowingly trained for all our lives. Tune in as Han Tan and FXTM Trading Educator Theunis Kruger discuss how we might already be set to tackle the global financial markets. Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FOMC just wrapped up their July meeting, with markets still left questioning exactly when policymakers plan to start tapering (easing up on their bond purchases that have helped financial markets since the pandemic). Tune in as Han Tan and Exinity Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed digest the Fed’s latest statements and what they mean for markets in the weeks and months ahead.   Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US earnings season is upon us once more as publicly-listed US companies unveil how their respective businesses performed in Q2. Market optimism ran high in the lead up, pushing benchmark US stock indices such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones index to new record highs at the start of the week. Tune in as Han Tan and his guest, independent analyst Jamie Dutta, explain why the corporate earnings are important for investors, how they impact markets, and discuss other major factors that are influencing stocks these days.   Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 1 July, OPEC+ will decide its collective output levels for August. Markets are expecting a hike of around 500k barrels per day (bpd), with Brent futures trading around their highest levels since October 2018. Still, OPEC+ must be wary about how a potential US-Iran nuclear deal could disrupt the cartel’s supply plans, while keeping a close watch on pandemic-related developments. But that isn’t stopping some segments of the oil markets from forecasting $100 oil by next year! Tune in as Han Tan and his guest, independent analyst Jamie Dutta, look ahead to this week’s key OPEC+ decision. Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed has delivered a hawkish surprise after the conclusion of its policy meeting this week. In the immediate aftermath, the US dollar soared, gold prices tumbled, and US stocks are pulling away from their record highs. Han Tan and his guest, Exinity Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed unpack the Fed’s latest statements to the markets, and what they mean for various asset classes moving forward. Music: www.bensound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.