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What Has The First Half Of 2026 Taught You?

June 18, 2026

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The first half of the year is almost behind us. This is a good time to review what’s working and what needs to improve. We’re approaching the halfway point of the trading year, which makes this a good time to review where you are and where you want to be by December. A lot of […]

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Thursday 16th June 2016 … ten years on. Where was I?

June 17, 2026

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Markets response to the appalling events of 16th June 2016. Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the brutal and senseless murder of the Labour MP Jo Cox. It was a shameful and terrible act, and I hope that her friends and family have managed to find some sliver of peace and solace in the years […]

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“Somebody, somewhere, always knows something…..” 11th June London Session GBP Trades

June 11, 2026

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“Somebody, somewhere, always knows something and its human nature to use that information for their own benefit.” I was told that 20+ years ago when trading prediction markets v1. Its sage advice that has stood the test of time. This morning would be another good example of that. Trading GBP on an intra-day basis using […]

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13th April Monday Market Update #221 – “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in….”

April 13, 2026

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Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few ‘charts of interest’ thrown in. There are no […]

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1st April: Follow-Up to Fridays Video. We’ve gone from WOWO to War Off – Risk On. Can the Peace trade hold? Does it have the legs to go further?

April 1, 2026

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Wednesday 1st April 1500 London Hey traders, A quick follow up 15 min video to Fridays Video were I talked about WOWO and how Trump was fighting a 2 front war against Iran, and the Bond market. There are some excellent fundamental/geo-political/fixed-income specialists out there who are far smarter and savvier than myself. I can […]

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30th March – Monday Market Update #220 – What next for markets?

March 30, 2026

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Make 2026 your most structured trading year by mastering swing or intra-day trading — VTP Stage 2 & 3 now £99: https://bit.ly/VTP23SALE Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few ‘charts […]

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9th Feb – Monday Market Update #214 – legacy carmakers suffer EV pain

February 9, 2026

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Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the […]

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NorthWest Trader Meetup – Thursday 12th Feb – Liverpool.

February 1, 2026

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NorthWest Trader Meetup – Thursday 12th Feb – Liverpool. More details on the Meetup link below. https://www.meetup.com/northwest-traders-network/events/313155670/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=3780866

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Sharpen Your Edge for 2026: A Trader’s Guide to Reviewing, Planning, and Supporting Progress

December 29, 2025

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As 2025 comes to a close, many traders look ahead with good intentions. Very few stop to properly review how they’ve been operating — and even fewer put support in place to ensure 2026 unfolds differently. This short series was written to address that gap. Not with hype.Not with predictions.But with standards. Below are the […]

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Sharpen Your Edge for 2026 – Part 4: How Traders Actually Support Progress

December 18, 2025

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Over the last few days, I’ve covered three things that quietly shape a trader’s results far more than most people realise: The final question is a practical one: Once you’ve reviewed and planned properly — how do you actually support progress? Because insight without support rarely lasts. Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough Most traders don’t […]

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