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Merlin wraps up an eventful trading week with a look at 6 stages of trader development. This is in response to a listener from NYC who has been struggling for the past 6 months. Merlin shares his trading evolution steps and outlines what traders can expect along the way to success. He also takes a look at the broad markets as well as Ford and Microsoft.



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While stateside in Philadelphia, Sam Evans joins Merlin for a look at some of the major factors in the global currency markets. Sam shares his thoughts on current trends and rate hikes with the Pound, and how history has shown what patterns they will follow. The duo also talk about live coaching and how it has improved Sam’s trading. Finally, they take a look at the euro for key levels and set targets.



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Merlin and Jasmine talk about how traders should be using the grid, which details key supply and demand levels for 20 trading instruments. This tool is tremendous at shortening a traders learning curve and helping them apply the patented core strategy at Online Trading Academy. Jasmine and Merlin also look at the Canadian Dollar, Gold, and Crude Oil.



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Several listeners have expresses confusion on how to begin saving for the future, so Merlin and Scott look at some of the key factors in determining investments. This encompasses looking at many personal factors, not just market specific. Scott also offers some insight into market correlation and market timing principles which also play a factor when it comes to investing for the long term.



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Reflecting an upward revision from a preliminary reading, Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan released a report on Friday showing that consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved in the month of August.

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John O'Donnell and Bill Henner discuss social mood with Alan Hall on this installment of Power Trading Radio. John also does his weekly weigh in on his journey to health and physical fitness.



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Private sector activity in Hong Kong declined in August after growing in the previous month, results of a survey by Markit Economics and HSBC Bank showed Wednesday.

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The emerging markets activity increased to the highest level in almost a year and a half in August, results of a survey by Markit Economics and HSBC Bank showed Thursday.

The HSBC emerging markets index, derived from the PMI surveys, rose to 52.5 in August from 51.7 in July. This marked a seventeen-month high.

The increase in activity was driven by the sharp growth in China's service sector activity.

Service sector growth in the emerging markets was strong and almost equal to June's fifteen-month high. Manufacturing output continued to increase at the fastest rate in eight months.

Three of the four largest emerging markets contributed positively to the overall rise in the index with the composite output in China and Russia increasing at an accelerated rate. India's private sector activity grew at a slower rate while Brazil's activity continued to contract.

Total new orders growth recovered its pace and the rate of increase was the joint-fastest in almost a year and a half. Employment levels continued to increase at a stable rate.

Input costs rose at the slowest pace in three months. Output prices continued to grow at a marginal rate.

The HSBC emerging markets future output index, a measure of perceptions on activity in 12 months, fell to the second-lowest level since the series started.


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With most markets at historic levels, Gabe Velazquez shares his thought on why only the Russell 2000 has really good trading opportunities at current levels. This ties into market timing principles and the foundation of Supply & Demand theory. Gabe also answers several listener questions on subjects ranging from stocks to futures. The duo also take a look at the grain markets, which have been clobbered recently.



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So many people are mystified by the Real Estate process, and know very little about it. Diana Hill joins Merlin to break down some of the misconceptions and enter into a discussion about using Real Estate as a multi faceted asset class, not just the typical “Buy your home” angle. The duo looks at using real estate for income generation as well as long term growth prospects. This brings up the eternal question of: to Buy or Rent?!?!? Merlin and Diana weigh in their thoughts and emphasize the importance of having a structured approach to Real Estate, treating it no different than you would trading stocks, commodities, or currencies. Know the rules, have a plan and follow it!



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