Cleopiptra

Traders must consider global macro & forex stories influenced by data & politics. Seems daunting but there are signs to notice when correlations disconnect.

There are times when the market narrative leaves us knowing that the markets may not be done adjusting or REadjusting to a new twist in the plot. The GBP is such a story.

The shift in the story has taken hold with the polling data clearly favoring the “stay in the EU” vote. This keeps GBP buyers looking for more upside?

Leaning towards USD strength plays & the ECB has likely opened the door that this Fed may want to continue through: one, maybe two rate hikes by year’s end?

After a couple months of chop and indecision, it looks like the market is trying to reorganize around a new narrative: Things are looking better.

There are a handful major points that have kept me productive through what can be considered a challenging time in the markets.

The China story continues to dominate the narrative. The question is: How to position entries for when the tide changes?

…or a Hollywood Blockbuster. Every market has a narrative and there is a formula to building a trade around it. Here’s how I build my forex trades today.

Are you focusing your energy and forex trades on the pairs with the most Contrast? Do you know what that means? How about HOW to find it?

How much money can I make off this forex trade? What kind of returns can I expect? Are you asking these questions before you take on some risk