Archive for August, 2010

August: A Bad Month for USD/JPY

More than 3 weeks ago, I talked about how USD/JPY has a strong tendency to weaken in the month of August (see post: USD/JPY Falls 10 out of the Last 12 Augusts). The year 2010 was no different as USD/JPY ends the month down nearly 3 percent.
At that time, I said “Although seasonality does [...]

Fox Interview: Outlook for US Dollar

I was on Fox Business earlier today talking about my outlook for the US Dollar:
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com

CNBC Videos - Yen Calls Still Relevant

I guest hosted CNBC Asia for 2 hours last week. If you missed the videos, the calls are still relevant:
Possibility of Yen Intervention

I like CHF/JPY

Talking about possibility of additional stimulus pre Jackson Hole

Pictures from Singapore

I am finally back from Singapore and in the office watching rates, quotes and charts today - would be perfect if not for this horrible cold that I caught on the way back. It was such a great pleasure meeting so many of you!
Here are some pics from Investfair and the Masterclass that I [...]

Scalping University Lesson 5 - From Scalp To Swing

Scalping University Lesson 4 - High Frequency Scalp

Forex Trading Strategy:A Man’s Got to Know his Limitations

A Man’s Got to Know his Limitations

“A man’s got to know his limitations” Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force.

For some people the prospect of sitting on boat deck, floating gently on the water with a line cast into the sea is the pinnacle of pleasure. For others playing golf on a beautiful and challenging course is the [...]

Forex Trading Strategies: Early or Wrong?

Early or Wrong?

I have a friend who is brilliant stock picker, but she specializes in out of consensus calls. She was in Coinstar last year before anyone even knew the name, short the Amazon earnings and long a bunch of internet gaming stocks just as states and municipalities started to consider online gambling as a [...]

Kathy Headed to Singapore - Speaking and Media Schedule

I am headed to Singapore! Hope to see some of you there.
Investfair, Singapore August 2010
Seminars
Investfair Singapore Aug 21-22
Marina Bay Sands Convention Center
Basement 2, Exhibition Hall E
Saturday August 21:
11am Forex Trading 101 GFT Booth
2pm Panel Discussion on Stockpicking Themes for 2010 Room 3
3pm 3 Ways to Trade Currencies GFT Booth
5pm The Warren Buffet way of [...]

Forex Trading Strategies: An Edge is Not a Win

An Edge is Not a Win

I can bankrupt you in five easy trades with a setup that’s 95% accurate. Suppose I gave you a trading strategy that wins 95 times out of a 100 with an even 1:1 risk/reward ratio. Most traders would give up their right arm for such an edge. But watch [...]