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Master trader and instructor, Eric Ochotnicki talks to Merlin about the current “Risk-Off” environment and what it means for long term investors. The duo take a look at why the ProActive investor XLT program uses 3 different portfolios and why it’s important you choose the correct one! Eric also offers his thoughts on some key levels where buying into the market might make sense.



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Food prices in New Zealand tumbled 0.8 percent on month in September, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday - following the 0.3 percent gain in August and a 0.7 percent decline in July.

Fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.5 percent on month. Lower vegetable prices (down 11 percent) were the most significant contributor to the monthly fall in food prices, the bureau said, with price falls for lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and capsicums.

"Lower food prices in September came from seasonally cheaper vegetables, partly countered by a rise in meat prices," prices manager Chris Pike said.

Grocery food prices fell 0.2 percent, with lower prices for butter and cheese. Prices for confectionery, nuts, and snacks (down 0.9 percent) also fell. Prices were higher for cakes and biscuits (up 4.4 percent), and yogurt.

Meat, poultry, and fish prices rose 1.2 percent, influenced by higher prices for processed meat, pork, lamb, and beef. Non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 0.6 percent, influenced by less discounting on soft drinks.

On a yearly basis, food prices eased 0.1 percent after climbing 0.7 percent in the previous month.

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John O’Donnell calls in from Vancouver where he is teaching a free class on market timing. Merlin and John talk about some of the market evolution that has happened in Canada. Other topic include oil, precious metals, global currencies and much more!



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Russia's central bank spent around $6 billion in the past ten days to defend the country's currency ruble, the Central Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said Monday.

Speaking in the Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, Nabiullina said the central bank is currently supporting the exchange rate and selling funds from its reserves, the state-run news agency ITAR-Tass reported.

She also warned that attempts to fix the ruble exchange rate may backfire as it could lead to steeper one-time declines in the ruble that can hurt the economy.

The ruble is not currently in a complete free float and remains under the influence of market factors such as oil prices. The bank does not intend to stop its forex market interventions completely and will continue with them if there are risks to financial stability, the central banker added.


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India's consumer price inflation eased more-than-expected in September as the pace of increase in food prices slowed sharply, preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office showed Monday.

The consumer price index rose 6.46 percent year-on-year after a 7.73 percent climb in August, slightly revised from 7.80 percent. Economists had forecast an inflation figure of 7.11 percent.

Food price inflation tumbled to 7.67 percent from 9.35 percent in the previous month.

The Reserve Bank of India targets to bring inflation to 8 percent by January 2015 and to 6 percent by January 2016.

While leaving rates unchanged last month for a fourth policy session, the central bank noted that although upside risks to inflation were receding, food price shocks could pose upside risks as the full effects of the monsoon's passage unfold and geopolitical developments that could materialize rapidly.

The central bank also noted that the balance of risks to it medium-term inflation target of 6 percent by January 2016 remained on the upside.

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Markets continued their downside momentum Monday, even in lieu of positive comments that the fed will not raise rates for longer than expected. Part of the selloff was due to fear in the market place, and focus on Ebola. Master Instructor, Roger Best, joins Merlin for a look at how these major news headlines spread fear and create market moves as well as trading opportunities. Roger also shares his thoughts on market levels and where he sees things headed.



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Oil was crushed and more market instability is spreading. Master Trader Tim Pesut joins Merlin to talk about some pressing issues facing global currencies. Including: The US Dollar, the Euro, Putin, China, Oil and much more!


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Markets had one of the more volatile days in a LONG time! Huge move down and then right back up! Options Master Steve Moses joins Merlin to break down how to handle this skyrocketing volatility! Steve also walks listeners through a current trade he opened this afternoon, which capitalizes on this volatility and will expire in 48 hours! The duo also answer several listener questions, did they answer yours? Tune in and find out!



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The Indian government on Thursday appointed a U.S.-based economist Arvind Subramanian as the Chief Economic Adviser for a term of 3 years.

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Online Trading Academy’s rock star instructor, Jose Blasco sits down with Merlin for a look at some market timing elements and great recent calls! Jose explains what elements caused him to spot the market turn on October 6th, and why he sees much more downside movement.



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