TOOLS TRADES - SCHOOL https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:05:15 +0000 en-gb toolstrades.com@gmail.com (ToolsTrades) Platfrom reviews - new feature https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6933-platfrom-reviews-new-feature https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6933-platfrom-reviews-new-feature  

As we have already told our users, we have a new design and several new features on our web site, which can make the experience of getting trading signals and trading even more pleasurable and filled with more knowledge and fun.

For example, there is a new page with platform reviews.

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By clicking on the “Reviews” button, one can see that we have 3 major categories, from which to choose.

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Mind, that these platforms are not there because we are partners with all of them. Recommended platforms can be found on the home page in the left bar. Platforms in the “Reviews” section are there for traders to learn more information about various means of trading.

So, we have Forex platforms, CFD platforms  and crypto platforms.

Let’s take Crypto EU as an example.

In the upper bar one can see that we can access “Main”, “Location”, “Reviews (from members)” and “Invest now” tabs.

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Under “Main” tab one can find general information about the trader like minimum investment, spread, year of establishment and types of regulation.

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Location tab given info about the office of the company.

Reviews is meant for users to leave their opinion on traders.

Invest now gives one an opportunity to connect to request a call from the platform if needed.

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We add new platforms to this page frequently, so, be sure to check Platfrom Reviews page weekly. 




 

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anna@timber-marketing.com (Anna K.) SCHOOL Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:09:01 +0000
New design for our users. https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6881-new-design-for-our-users https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6881-new-design-for-our-users For our members we have updated the design and the outlay of our website for more comfortable use.



As you might k now, people are prone to look at the picture, movie or a webpage from the left side to the right. And now the most important information for those, who want to trade is at the left side of our homepage. For example, the SSL secure platform, that we recommend for our members are now on the left side of the screen.

traders

Chat window is now rolled down for the more convenient use of the page.

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There is also a new search feature that will surely make the usage experience easier.

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There are also new features like platforms reviews and assets graphs on the page. But we’ll tell about them later.

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News are still updated daily for all our users to stay alert of the political and financial situation in the world.

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We hope all our users are going to enjoy new design and happy trading!

 

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anna@timber-marketing.com (Anna K.) SCHOOL Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:42:53 +0000
UNLIMITED PLAN https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6046-unlimited-plan https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6046-unlimited-plan For advanced traders who don’t settle for less. 

The unlimited plan includes 6 daily signals that are being updated on an hourly basis.

Each hour, the 6 signals are getting new strike rates and directions according to the latest technical analysis made by our signals robot. Thus, members get a total of 72 daily signals which are available for them during all hours of trade.

These signals are being automatically generated and are visible at our Signals page at all-times.

 

Unlimited signals as seen on the Signals page: As soon as the first 6 signals will reach their one-hour expiry, the 6 signals below will automatically be given a new strike rate and direction. 

unlimited signals 

 

To maximize your results, it’s crucial you trade with a signal as soon as it comes out, the strike rate of our signals should be as close as possible to the trade you’re going to place.

Please note, when you follow our signals, you must check that you are looking at the latest ones available, if you’re not sure if they are indeed the newest signals, simply refresh your browser and you’ll see them.

 

Tools Trades Staff.

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:49:48 +0000
Yesterday's Evening Signals Results https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6618-yesterday-s-evening-signals-results https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6618-yesterday-s-evening-signals-results Members who used our signals yesterday enjoyed a success rate of 88% of trades finishing in the money.

The main reason for the success yesterday was the recovery of global markets.

The markets enjoyed a more positive day yesterday after the recent tensions over North Korea calmed down and hurricane Irma’s damage was not as bad as originally thought. That helped investors and traders’ confidence to buy stocks and more riskier assets, that’s also why we’re seeing Gold prices fall recently. As you can see, our Signals were mostly pointing up because of that positive atmosphere that returned yesterday after a rough week of uncertainty.

 

 

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +0000
Results - 90% successful trades https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6528-results-90-successful-trades https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6528-results-90-successful-trades Trading results from yesterday - 90% success rate.

As you can see below our signals had 90% success rate and a total of $9100 earnings:

 

  

 

Click here to talk to us on the chat:

 

 

 

Tools Trades Team

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:02:15 +0000
Last week's results - more then 68% success rate https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6514-last-week-s-results-more-then-68-success-rate https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6514-last-week-s-results-more-then-68-success-rate Check out our weekly trading results.

 

 

We tried to calculate all the results (there are a lot of them…) statistically we had more than 71% success rate in the past week.

You can also have successful results – but you need to get our signals first.

Simply talk to us on the chat now to get started.

 

 

Here’s an example of our trading results from Tuesday:

 

 

Tools Trades Staff.

 

 

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:04:53 +0000
Yesterday’s trading results: 77% success and more https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6445-yesterday%E2%80%99s-trading-results-75-success-and-more https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6445-yesterday%E2%80%99s-trading-results-75-success-and-more Check it out: our latest indicators results.

 

Yesterday’s evening session finished at 77% success rate.

That means 7/9 trades finished in the money.

Here are the results:

 

 

And as you can see, our power signals won as well, making it a very profitable day.

Here they are:

 

 

Want to get the signals directly to your WhatsApp?

All you need to do is to talk to us on the chat. 

 

Click here:

 

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Tue, 16 May 2017 10:56:59 +0000
16.03 - These 2 trades will ruin your session today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6301-these-2-assets-will-ruin-your-trading-session-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6301-these-2-assets-will-ruin-your-trading-session-today 2 Trading Signals that went the wrong way.

We are so glad that despite these 2 trading assets that have gone in the wrong direction, we still have 8 winning signals at the moment.

 

EUR/JPY trading asset for today - current status

 

 

SILVER trading asset for today - current status

 

 

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:27:47 +0000
Trading Results - 08.03 - Winning Streak Continues https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6272-trading-results-08-03-winning-streak-continues https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6272-trading-results-08-03-winning-streak-continues It has been an especially good week for our staff in terms of results.

We are very glad to get the positive feedbacks from our members and to know that you are doing well with our help.

The week isn’t over yet! - tomorrow the NFP jobs report will be released – always a great day for trading.

If you are still not getting our indicators – now is the perfect time to start.

Talk to us on the chat now and start trading with better results.

 Yesterday's results:

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:41:12 +0000
Trading results - 07.03 - we are on a Hot streak https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6265-trading-results-07-03-we-are-on-a-hot-streak https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6265-trading-results-07-03-we-are-on-a-hot-streak Below you can see the results of yesterday’s trading day.

As you can see, we had a very high success rate with the indicators.

If you still haven’t unlocked all the trading indicators this is the time to do so.

Talk to us on the chat to get activate the service now.

 

07.03 trading indicators: high success rate:

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:36:38 +0000
Trading Results from Yesterday - 7 out of 10 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6260-trading-results-from-yesterday-7-out-of-10 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6260-trading-results-from-yesterday-7-out-of-10 Yesterday – 06.03 our indicators results’.

 

The indicators had 70% success rate - every trader knows that 7/10 is great and not easy to achieve.

Talk to us on the chat now to unlock all indicators.

 

Below you can see our trading results from yesterday:

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:54:12 +0000
Yesterday's Trading Results - 15.02 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6223-yesterday-s-trading-results-15-02 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6223-yesterday-s-trading-results-15-02 Below you can see our signals’ results from yesterday’s trading day.

15.02 European morning trading session – signals results:

 

 

Talk to us on the chat to activate your signals account.

 

 

Tools Trades staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:18:46 +0000
Trading Results - 20.10.2016 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6027-trading-results-20-10-2016 https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6027-trading-results-20-10-2016 Hello dear Signals Binary members,

 

 

Below you can view the results of yesterday’s trading day.

The signals were 100% accurate (10/10).

If you are still not getting our signals, this is the perfect time to start.

Talk to us on the chat to activate your signals now.

 

 

20.10.2016 Trading Results:

 

 

 

 Tools Trades staff.

 

 

 

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:09:12 +0000
Prepare for tomorrow’s NFP report https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6001-prepare-for-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-nfp-report https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/6001-prepare-for-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-nfp-report The NFP is the most crucial data coming out of the U.S. every first Friday of a new month.

The announcement usually comes with big impacts on currencies, commodities and stocks movements.

Here's what Wall Street is expecting for tomorrow’s report:

1. Jobs added: +171,000

2. Unemployment rate: 4.9%

3. Average hourly earnings month-on-month: +0.2%

If we’ll see a strong report, it’s very likely that the USD will go higher against other major currencies, as the chance for another rate hike this year will grow higher.

We at Tools Trades are closely monitoring the report, just follow our signals and trade accordingly.

Simply talk to us on the chat to activate your account now.

Tools Trades staff.

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ziv@media-gnm.com (Roger Gain) SCHOOL Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:01:19 +0000
The Apple Signal explained https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5935-the-apple-signal-explained https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5935-the-apple-signal-explained Yesterday Apple had its big annually event in which it launched the new iPhone 7. 

After Apple made its announcements its stock went up.

We at Signals Binary predicted that – as you can see in the graph below.

 

 

 

Our Signal indicated that the Apple stock will rise following the event.

That’s what we are here for – to send you winning signals.

If you are still not getting them this is your time.

 

Talk to us on the chat now and start trading with better results.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:48:10 +0000
New trading week kicks off - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5894-new-trading-week-kicks-off-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5894-new-trading-week-kicks-off-4-things-to-know-for-today The markets are set to open Monday with traders wondering if stocks can continue their record-setting run.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are pointing up, indicating share prices could rally further this week.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, but then edged back a tad on Friday. The Nasdaq kept rising and closed at a record high on Friday.

European markets are all in positive territory in early trading. The DAX in Germany just hit its highest level of the year after taking a long time to recover from steep losses in January.

Most Asian markets ended the day with decent gains. The Shanghai Composite shot up by 2.4%, but it's still down by roughly 12% since the start of the year.


2. USD struggles on Monday

The dollar languished at a more than one-week low on Monday as disappointing U.S. retail sales and inflation data tempered expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, slumped to a more than one-week low of 95.19 on Friday. It was at 95.64 by early Monday.

Fed funds futures are currently pricing in just a 9% chance of a rate hike by September. December odds were at around 45%.


3. Brexit delay?

Britain's exit from the European Union could be delayed until late 2019, instead of early that year as expected by some politicians, the Sunday Times reported, citing sources that were briefed by ministers.

According to the report, Theresa May's government is facing several difficulties in triggering Article 50, the formal process of leaving the European Union, with the timetable expected to be pushed back because her new Brexit and international trade departments will not be ready in time.

The pound dipped to a fresh one-month low of 1.2902, falling back towards a post-Brexit trough of 1.2794.


4. Japan updates

Japan reported its second quarter GDP data on Monday, showing the economy is growing -- but only just. The country managed meager GDP expansion of only 0.2% in the second quarter, according to official data.

Japan has pumped vast amounts of money into its struggling economy in recent years to try to spur growth and combat falling prices. But the efforts - dubbed 'Abenomics' - are failing to produce their desired results.

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:13:57 +0000
Markets high on Friday - Today's Trading News https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5893-markets-high-on-friday-today-s-trading-news https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5893-markets-high-on-friday-today-s-trading-news Party at wall-street. 

All three key U.S. indexes closed at record highs on Thursday. And it looks like they could keep rising today.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Stocks shine

The Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained about half a percent to set new closing records. If you're keeping track, here's where they ended the day:

Dow: 18,613.52

S&P 500: 2,185.79

Nasdaq: 5,228.40

Now U.S. stock futures are indicating the markets could rise again Friday, though the moves could be small.


2. USD flat as Fed comments back 2016 rate hike

While market participants awaited the aforementioned measures of the American consumer, the dollar was mostly unchanged against major rivals on Friday.

San Francisco Fed president John Williams said in an interview with the Washington Post published on Thursday that the Fed should raise rates this year because of improving labor market conditions and the likelihood that inflation is heading higher.

The remarks helped the dollar tick higher on Thursday as financial markets once again increased the odds that the Fed will increase rates. Fed fund futures discounted a 51.9% chance of tightening for the December meeting as of close of trade on Thursday, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.


3. Economics

U.S. retail sales figures for July are being posted at 8:30 a.m. ET by the federal Census Bureau. Consumer spending has been growing since April.

The University of Michigan is releasing its initial consumer sentiment report for August. There was a dip in sentiment in July following the U.K.'s Brexit vote.

Speaking of Europe, Germany and Italy reported second quarter GDP figures on Friday. Germany's economy grew 0.4% compared to the first quarter of 2016, though Italy stagnated and didn't report any growth in the period.


4. China data underlines slowdown with IMF report ahead

China’s industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment for July all came in with weaker readings that missed consensus on Friday, indicating a weak start to the third quarter for the world’s second largest economy.

Despite the slowdown, investors appeared to hope that the weak readings would spur policy easing.

The data came ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment of the Chinese economy, scheduled for release at 13:00GMT.

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:24:03 +0000
U.S. Dollar recovers - Today's Trading News https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5891-u-s-dollar-recovers-today-s-trading-news https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5891-u-s-dollar-recovers-today-s-trading-news Welcome to Thursday. There's a lot going on today.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Global markets overview

US stock futures are sitting tight, little moved from where they left off on Wednesday.

Trading has been relatively calm in the past few days, though all the key indexes - the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq - have recently inched towards record highs and then come down a bit.

The closely-watched VIX volatility index is currently sitting at 12.1, close to its lowest level in more than two years.

European markets are mixed in early trading, though the moves are muted. Asian markets are also closing out the day with a mixture of minor losses and gains.


2. Commodity review

Global oil prices are declining further Thursday after the International Energy Agency downgraded its forecast for 2017 oil demand growth by a notch. A weaker economic outlook due to the Brexit vote was partly to blame, it said. Crude futures are trading around $41 per barrel, down about 1.5% since midnight.

Meanwhile, the World Gold Council released a quarterly report on global demand trends. The Council noted that investment in gold has reached record levels, causing prices to spike by about 28% since the start of the year.

Gold is trading at about $1,351 per ounce.


3. Earnings

A number of big retail firms are reporting earnings right now. Macy's, Kohl's and Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba are releasing results before the opening bell rings.

Expected after the close are Nordstrom, Dillard's, Ruby Tuesday and Planet Fitness.


4. Reserve Bank of New Zealand rates at record low

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest rates a quarter point to a record low of 2.0% on Thursday and flagged the need for more cuts as it struggles to head off deflation risks.

Despite the rate cut, the New Zealand dollar surged to its highest level in more than a year against its U.S. counterpart, as there had been some speculation the RBNZ might cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

The New Zealand dollar rose to as high as $0.7343, a level not seen since May 2015, before settling back to stand at $0.7249, up 0.5%.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:06:46 +0000
Markets pushing higher - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5890-markets-pushing-higher-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5890-markets-pushing-higher-4-things-to-know-for-today Are you ready for another busy trading day?

 

 

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Another record coming?

U.S. stock futures are holding their ground after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new heights on Tuesday.

The S&P 500 rose to 2,187.68 at one point, beating the all-time high it hit a day earlier. But it then pulled back toward end the day to just a notch below Friday's closing record.

Meanwhile, the Nasdaq set a closing high on Tuesday, ending the day at 5,225.48. It's still got a bit more climbing to do to surpass its highest ever level, which was set in July 2015.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day flat, but it's worth noting that the index is less than 100 points away from the all-time record it set last month.


2. USD down on Wednesday

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, moved lower on Wednesday, as traders reevaluated the odds that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could return to policy tightening this year.

An unexpected third consecutive decline in nonfarm labor productivity on Tuesday dampened buying sentiment in the dollar and decreased odds for rate hike.

While waiting for trade to resume on Wednesday, Fed fund futures assigned only a 40% probability that rates will move higher by December.


3. It’s precious metals time

Palladium led gains in precious metals by the most since 2010 on Wednesday with gold trading higher for a second straight day on the dollar weakness.

Dollar weakness usually benefits gold, as it boosts the metal's appeal as an alternative asset and makes dollar-priced commodities cheaper for holders of other currencies.


4. Oil prices fall 1%

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday on bearish bets for U.S. weekly crude inventory data out later in the session and concerns of oversupply continued to weigh on black gold.

Saudi Arabia was reported to have pumped a record 10.67 million barrels a day in July in order to meet summer demand as investors looked ahead to a monthly report from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Counties due later in the session to gauge global supply and demand levels.

Rising stockpiles stateside continued to keep nerves on edge with the U.S. Energy Information Administration set to release its weekly report on oil supplies at 14:30GMT, Wednesday amid expectations for a drop of 1.025 million barrels.

After markets closed Tuesday, the American Petroleum Institute said that U.S. oil inventories rose by a surprising 2.1 million barrels in the week ended August 5. It also showed a decline of 4.0 million barrels in gasoline stocks.

U.S. crude oil futures slumped 1.24% to $42.24 at 9:56AM GMT, while Brent oil traded down 0.96% to $44.55.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:11:41 +0000
Markets looking steady - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5889-markets-looking-steady-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5889-markets-looking-steady-4-things-to-know-for-today Another day another record?

U.S. stock futures are holding steady, and American markets are close to surpassing all-time highs.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Markets are steady

The market mood is cautious after a steady session on Monday.

The S&P 500 hit an all-time high of 2,185.54 points Monday morning, although it pulled back to end the day just a notch below Friday's closing record. The Dow Jones industrial average dipped 0.1% on Monday, while the Nasdaq ticked down 0.2%.

The Dow Jones industrial average is less than 100 points away from the record high it set last month. And the Nasdaq is closing in on the record it set in July 2015.

European markets are rising in early trading, though the gains are small. Asian markets are closing out the day with mixed results. India's main index dipped after the Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged.


2. GBP slide on BoE stimulus message

Writing in an opinion piece for the Times on Tuesday, Bank of England policymaker Ian McCafferty said more quantitative easing was likely to be required if the U.K.'s economic decline worsens.

The pound dropped to 1.2968, a level not seen since July 11 in wake of the dovish comments. It was last at 1.2978, down almost 0.5% on the day.

Meanwhile, the yield on the U.K. 10-year Gilt hit a record low of 0.592% before pulling back to 0.605%.


3. EU to cancel budget fines

European Union states agreed to cancel budget fines for Spain and Portugal and to set new deadlines for them to rein in their excess deficits, their representative body in Brussels said on Tuesday.

The EU Council said in a statement that Spain would have two more years, until 2018, to bring the deficit below 3%. Portugal would have one more year, to 2016, to reduce its deficit to 2.5%.


4. Earnings

One of the main companies reporting earnings Tuesday is Disney. The entertainment company could use some good news. Its stock is down 9% so far this year. A deadly alligator attack on a two-year old boy near a Walt Disney World hotel in June has bruised the company's cheery image.

Disney earnings are due after the closing bell, when Sun Life, Fossil and SolarCity - which is merging with Tesla, are also due to report.

Ahead of the open, investors will hear from Charter Communications, Coach, Tribune Media and Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:26:24 +0000
New trading week begins - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5881-new-trading-week-begins-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5881-new-trading-week-begins-4-things-to-know-for-today Markets continue with good form after Friday's strong U.S. jobs numbers.

U.S. stock markets look set to hit another new record highs Monday.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Gold slumps amid Fed rate hike bets

Gold prices plunged to a one-week low on Monday, amid new expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike by the end of this year.

The positive read on the U.S. economy from Friday’s jobs report reignited speculation that the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates this year.

Fed funds futures are currently pricing in a 15% chance of a rate hike by September. December odds were at around 44%, up from 33% ahead of the report.

The USD surged to a the one-week high of 96.50 in wake of the jobs report on Friday. It was at 96.27 early Monday.

A stronger USD usually weighs on gold, as it dampens the metal's appeal as an alternative asset and makes dollar-priced commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies.


2. Stock market overview

The main U.S. indexes are within spitting distance of all-time highs and it looks like they could break new ground. U.S. stock futures are rising.

The S&P 500 closed at its highest level ever on Friday following the better-than-expected jobs report.

The Dow Jones industrial average is less than 100 points away from the record high it set in July. And the Nasdaq could break through to its highest level ever - surpassing a record set in July 2015.

International stock markets are also jumping. All European markets are rising in early trading, while Asian markets are closing out the day with positive results.


3. China data disappoints


China's exports and imports fell more than expected in July in a rocky start to the third quarter, pointing to further weakness in global demand.

China said trade balance for July came in at a surplus of $52.31 billion, better than $47.6 billion expected, with exports down 4.4%, below the 3.0% fall forecast and imports showing a 12.5% decline, far worse than the expected drop of 7.0% seen.

Despite the worse-than-expected data, Chinese stocks held onto gains with experts suggesting that the data could force the Asian giant’s government and central bank to embark on more easing.


4. Oil prices jumps 1%

Oil prices rallied on Monday, as renewed hopes for an agreement among exporters to freeze output underpinned the market, although a persistent global oversupply kept gains in check.

Several OPEC members want to revive the idea of setting new limits on oil production this fall in an effort to stabilize the market, according to people familiar with the matter.

However, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said earlier that he sees no grounds for new talks on freezing production yet, but is open to negotiations.

U.S. crude oil futures surged 1.36% to $42.37 at 8:56AM GMT, while Brent oil jumped 1.15% to $44.78.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:10:20 +0000
How will the week end? - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5878-how-will-the-week-end-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5878-how-will-the-week-end-4-things-to-know-for-today The week is coming to an end and the Rio Olympic Games are about to begin.

The market mood is positive this morning and U.S. stock futures are rising.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Waiting for Friday’s jobs report

The U.S. Labor Department will report how many jobs the nation created in July at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The report reflects the health of the labor market and the broader economy, and is closely watched by investors.

Economists predict 182,000 jobs were added last month, with unemployment dipping to 4.8% from 4.9%. The U.S. has gained over 1 million jobs so far this year, but the rate of job creation has been slower than in 2015.

Many economists believe that as unemployment falls, and wages pick up, job growth will slow.


2. USD slips ahead of NFP

The dollar edged lower against other major currencies on Friday, as investors remained cautious following Thursday’s mixed U.S. data and ahead of an upcoming employment report.

The greenback has come under pressure amid diminished expectations for another rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year after last week’s surprisingly weak data on U.S. second quarter growth.

Fed fund futures discounted only a 9% chance for a rate hike in September as of the close of trade on Thursday with the odds for an end-of-the-year hike at 32.1%.


3. Gold rising before the announcement

Gold prices rose to four-week highs on Friday, as the Bank of England’s decision to lower interest rates continued to support and as investors eyed the release of key U.S. employment data due later in the day.


4. Global market overview and recap

Stock investors seem to be in a cheery mood right now.

European markets are all rising in early trading while most Asian markets ended the day with gains.

But one firm bucking the trend and heading south is the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The British bank reported a £2 billion ($2.6 billion) loss in the first six months of the year. Shares in the bank have plunged by nearly 40% since the start of 2016, in part due to concerns about how the U.K.'s Brexit vote could hurt the British banking sector.

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 ended the trading day unchanged on Thursday after experiencing some minor bumps and jumps earlier in the week.

The Nasdaq added 0.1%. The index would have to rise just 66 more points to surpass the all-time high it set last summer when it reached 5,232.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:14:48 +0000
Activate your Signals before the NFP https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5877-activate-your-signals-before-the-nfp https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5877-activate-your-signals-before-the-nfp The U.S. Labor Department will report at 14:30GMT on Friday how many jobs the nation created in July.

Economists project that America added 182,000 jobs last month and that unemployment dipped down to 4.8%.

The American job market remains the nation's bright spot even as parts of the U.S. economy are flashing warnings signs.

That would be a solid number, but a far cry from the gains last July when the country added 277,000 jobs. Although the U.S. has gained over 1 million jobs so far this year, it had already added 1.3 million positions by this time last year.

But the slowing job gains is also a symptom of a healthy labor market: unemployment is very low and wage growth is starting to show signs of life. Unemployment, which is currently at 4.9%, is the lowest since early 2008 before the Great Recession began.

If we are going to see a good report - meaning that the numbers will be higher than the expectations, we are likely to see the USD jump against the EUR and other major currencies and the Gold and Silver to go down.

Get your Signals now and trade on today’s NFP. Talk to us on the chat to activate your Signals.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:25:48 +0000
ADP report is due soon - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5876-adp-report-is-due-soon-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5876-adp-report-is-due-soon-4-things-to-know-for-today Markets await big news.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. ADP out soon

Payroll firm ADP is publishing its influential employment data for July at 13:15GMT. Some economists believe it provides clues to the official U.S. jobs report, which comes out Friday. It's expected that the data will show 175,000 new jobs were added in the American private sector last month.

The last ADP report showed that private sector employment increased by 172,000 jobs in June.

The U.S. government's Energy Information Administration releases data on weekly crude oil inventories at 15:30GMT. This report consistently affects the price of oil, which is currently trading just below $40 per barrel.


2. U.K. heading for recession?

The seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the U.K. dropped to 47.4 last month, its lowest level since December 2012.

Markit chief economist Chris Williamson indicated that the combination of PMIs collectively pointed to a 0.4% quarterly rate decline of gross domestic product (GDP).

Williamson noted that the data would give the Bank of England justification to cut interest rates at their policy meeting on Thursday.


3. Earnings continue to flow

Office Depot, Clorox, Crocs and Time Warner are all releasing earnings before the open.

Then 21st Century Fox, Allstate, Denny's, Herbalife, Transocean, TripAdvisor and Tesla Motors are set to release earnings after the close.

The Tesla results come after the electric car manufacturer announced it would buy solar energy firm, SolarCity (SCTY). Tesla's stock has taken a tumble lately after being a hot investment for years. It's down 13% in the past 12 months.


4. International market overview and recap

European markets are mixed in early trading, while most Asian markets ended the day in the red.

In India, lawmakers look set to approve a long awaited Goods and Services Tax, which could streamline the tax system and make life much easier for businesses.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 0.5% on Tuesday, its seventh consecutive daily loss. The S&P 500 declined by 0.6% and the Nasdaq fell 0.9%.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:14:28 +0000
Gold is shining - 4 Things to know for today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5871-gold-is-shining-4-things-to-know-for-today https://www.toolstrades.com/finance-school/5871-gold-is-shining-4-things-to-know-for-today Sentiment in the markets right now could be better.

U.S. stock futures are dipping and European markets are all in the red in early trading.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:


1. Stocks plunge, Gold shines

Investors seem to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed.

They're selling stocks and buying gold. Prices for the shiny metal have surged by 29% since the start of the year as investors seek out a safe-haven asset.

Banks in Europe are doing particularly badly. Germany's Commerzbank (CRZBY) is leading the pack lower - down by about 8% - after releasing its latest earnings report. The bank warned revenues could slow due to negative interest rates and adverse market conditions.

Italian bank UniCredit (UNCFF) is also under pressure. Media reports say Friday's rescue of smaller rival Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMDPF) has focused attention on its own bad loan problem.


2. Big Economics

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is releasing the latest consumer inflation data for June at 8:30 a.m. ET. This data is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve as it considers future rate hikes.

The bureau is also releasing personal income and spending data at the same time. Income has been growing very slowly over the past few months. The typical American family earns about $54,000 annually.

Over in Australia, the central bank cut interest rates to 1.5% from 1.75%, as expected.

And Japan's cabinet just approved a $277 billion stimulus package for the country. The package is Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's latest effort to bolster the struggling Japanese economy.


3. Car sales info ahead

U.S. automakers are publishing their latest sales figures Tuesday. This data demonstrates how confident Americans feel about the economy.

Car sales hit an all-time high last year. Consumers are still buying lots of cars, but sales have been trending downward since the fall.

International automakers BMW (BMWYY) and Honda (HMC) also reported earnings Tuesday and shares are sinking along with the rest of the market.


4. Oil drops

Crude oil futures are steady around $40 per barrel.

Oil prices plunged 4% on Monday, falling below $40 a barrel for the first time in nearly four months. It's now down more than 22% since topping out above $51 a barrel in early June.

 

 

 

 

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a_jakins@toolstrades.com (Alexander Jakins) SCHOOL Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:30:52 +0000