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Alexandre Baradez

Alexandre Baradez

Head of Market Analysis at IG Group France

Paris, France

Dual approach to markets: first a macroeconomic analysis by geographic region, followed by analysis of market configurations (currencies, rates, equities, commodities, cryptocurrencies), using technical analysis to identify key levels.

At IG since: 2013

In the financial sector since: 2005

Preferred trading style / specialization: Macro and market analysis

Career highlights: Subprime crisis, Eurozone debt crisis, Covid pandemic

Favorite finance books: The Visual Investor (John Murphy), Technical Analysis (Thierry Béchu)

Experience

Graduated from ESCE in 2003, he began his career at BNP Paribas and then gained several years of experience at Robeco Bank. In 2009, he joined Saxo Bank as a Sales Trader. His deep knowledge of financial markets, particularly Forex, quickly led him to take on the role of Market Analyst. As a key media contact, he provides daily market analysis on trends and macroeconomic risks and regularly participates in investor-focused conferences. In November 2013, he joined the IG Group, the world leader in CFDs listed on the London FTSE 250, as Head of Market Analysis at IG Group France.

Professional Recognition

Specialized media: BFM Business, Bloomberg, AFP, France24, BSmartTV

Published analyses: regularly cited in French press and media (Le Figaro, Les Echos, Capital, L’Express, La Tribune, Le Point, BFM Bourse, France24, etc.)

Conferences: Investir Day, Salon du Trading

Education

ESCE Paris

* Alexandre Baradez is an employee of IG Group and not of IG Bank S.A.