by Thinus Briers | Jun 9, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The focus on last week news flow was inevitably on Friday’s NFP and it did not disappoint. We also heard a warning from Draghi at his ECB meeting on Wednesday, of continuing volatility and no intentions to scale back the QE program despite renewed optimism on the back...
by Thinus Briers | May 19, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Another week of mixed data, mixed signals and mixed messages. Draghi now adopting the Yellen habit of ‘something for everyone’,the USD data continuing to soften and undermining the chance now of even a September hike and the Bond market continuing its sell-off...
by Thinus Briers | May 15, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The following is our strategy formulated on Monday for the week’s trading. We meet and discuss everyday to update these positions/potential positions. The attached video contains the updated material. Agian please note these are not trading tips but simply suggestions...
by Thinus Briers | May 12, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The confusion that has gripped the markets in the last few weeks has shown no sign of abating. But why? This week we will look at the bond market in more depth for clues; a market which has caught even seasoned traders off balance and rushing for an exit from...
by Thinus Briers | May 8, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Hi again from the TIP team! We all know what an incredibly difficult market we are trading and last week many pro’s took losses. There are some confusing fundamentals to take into account and then technically we are dealing with choppiness and volatility. Last week’s...