Martin Essex | Analyst DFX

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EUR/USD technical analysis: counter-trend rally may be over already
This month’s rally in EUR/USD from the $1.1704 low touched on 31 March has already run out of steam and the earlier falls in the pair may soon resume.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2021-04-08T15:04:38+0100
GBP/USD latest: head-and-shoulders top points to falls ahead
The hourly GBP/USD chart shows a head-and-shoulders pattern that technical analysis suggests will lead to a near-term move to the downside before further gains.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2021-01-27T08:52:12+0000
EUR/USD technical analysis: further gains likely after breach of $1.20
This week’s advance by EUR/USD to above the psychologically-important $1.20 mark makes a further advance more likely.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2020-12-02T13:35:04+0000
IG client sentiment data send bullish signal on NZD/USD
Retail traders are increasing their already short positions in the NZD/USD pair, according to IG positioning data, leading to a bullish contrarian trading bias.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2020-10-28T07:09:02+0000
EUR/USD rally possible as sentiment data sends bullish signal
EUR/USD has been weakening as risk-averse investors move into the perceived safety of the US dollar. However, IG client sentiment data suggests a bounce may be due.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2020-09-24T14:11:00+0100
Bearish signal for USD/CHF from IG client sentiment data
The number of retail traders expecting USD/CHF to strengthen has increased over the past week, while the number expecting it to weaken has tumbled, sending a bearish signal.
Martin Essex, Publication date : 2020-07-01T13:37:02+0100

Martin Essex

Martin Essex is an Analyst at DailyFX, the partner brand of IG delivering leading forex trading news, charts, indicators and analysis.

Holding a degree in Mathematical Economics from the University of Essex, Martin has been writing about financial markets and the economy for some 40 years. Aside from his analyst work, he is a Member of the Society of Technical Analysts and has written a book on the bond markets.

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