Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Forex Metrics And Chart Week 30 / 2017
The Top 10 of the Ranking and Rating list for the coming week shows the following stronger currencies being well represented for going long: the CAD(3X) with the NZD(4X) followed by the EUR(2X) . The weaker currencies are the GBP(5X) followed by the USD(3X) and the JPY(2X). By diversifying a nice combination can be traded in the […]
Researchers Have Been Underestimating The Cost Of Wind And Solar
How should electricity from wind turbines and solar panels be evaluated? Should it be evaluated as if these devices are stand-alone devices? Or do these devices provide electricity that is of such low quality, because of its intermittency and other factors, that we should recognize the need for supporting services associated with actually putting the […]
Market Still On Track
Last week’s new high brought us closer to our projection and, as long as we do not see contradictory patterns, another high; and perhaps two more can be expected. Whether it’s one or two may depend on next week’s action. Friday’s minor correction found support where it should have and closed well, but the […]
Are Cryptocurrencies Bullish Or Bearish Right Now?
2017 is an incredible year for cryptocurrencies. Apart from huge price increases there has been lots of volatility. For traditional investors not familiar with cryptocurrencies it must feel like a huge casino. Nothing is further from the truth. The fact of the matter is that it is important to have a good understanding of why, […]
NZD/USD Surges To Fresh Highs But Caution Advised
Talking Points: NZ Finance Minister says strong NZD reflects strong economic fundamentals. NZD/USD trades at a 10-month high. Latest rally may need to consolidate before attacking fresh highs. Fundamental Forecast for NZD: Neutral The NZD got a fresh shot in the arm Friday after Finance Minister Steven Joyce said that he was concerned about the strength of the Kiwi […]
E Just How Transitory Is The Deceleration In Inflation?
Every time the monthly inflation numbers are released, central bankers seem to have an excuse for why their inflation targets are not met. The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate last week in defiance of declining inflation rates. The Bank’s Governor Poloz cited that inflation was held down by “temporary “ factors, i.e. a […]
A 3-Word Explanation For Desperate Dollar Doldrums
Listen, here’s the thing… judging by my inbox, there are at least four readers who did not appreciate my three-word explanation for why the dollar is in the doldrums. Here’s that explanation, as presented in Friday’s “The Week In Charts” post: Too much treason. Besides being hilarious, that is in fact the reason for this: […]
Trading Support And Resistance – Sunday, July 23
This week we’ll begin with our monthly and weekly forecasts of the currency pairs worth watching. The first part of our forecast is based upon our research of the past 11 years of Forex prices, which show that the following methodologies have all produced profitable results: · Trading the two currencies that are trending the most strongly […]
5 Things I Look For In Exploration Companies
Three months ago (April) we covered the reasons we primarily invest in junior exploration companies. We promised to follow up with some criteria we follow in attempting to pick winners. Here are five things we look for when evaluating and selecting junior exploration companies. Management has a track record and experience. There is a decent number of […]
Major New Market Trends Brewing? Watch The Dollar And Euro
t has been very quiet in recent months in markets. Almost every market has been moving without major volatility. That could be ending soon, though, with new major market trends triggered by the two leading currencies: the Euro and the U.S. Dollar. This thesis and, in general, our market vision, is based on what we tend to callintermarket dynamics. […]
