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For 38 years Michael Young has been trading a variety of asset classes, and seen many things! He joins Merlin to talk about market pattens and what emphasis he places on thise, as well as what he sees as good trading opportunities going forward. The duo take a look at the dollar, oil, gold, silver and much more! They also talk about an end of year trade plan review which is designed to help traders learn and improve.



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Global currency markets are providing some great trading opportunities, and economic issues are adding even more fuel to the fire! Master trader Tim Pesut joins Merlin for an in-depth look at a variety of topics facing the global markets. From the Swiss gold referendum to the US Dollar, Japanese Yen to Oil, and even Prostitution and Drugs! Definitely a full plate of topics!



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With markets teetering at highs, Jerry Baldwin walks us through what he is covering with his students trading futures in Irvine California. He walks listeners through a few of the reasons they are trading the way they are this week and also offers some insights into the trade setups he is focusing on. Merlin and Jerry talk about money management as well as how the trading industry works.



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Since the 1980’s, the retirement industry has transformed. Shifting the retirement investment responsibility from your employer to you. Most have no clue how to achieve the rate of return needed to retire comfortably, and make those funds last 20+ years! Joel Greenberg joins Merlin and breaks down some of the considerations investors should be looking to make when planning their retirement.



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Many market experts are calling for a MUCH higher dollar, and this could have significant impacts for the markets. John O’Donnell joins Merlin Rothfeld for a breakdown of how this might impact: Oil, Gold, bonds, global currencies and much more.



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China is slowing, Europe can’t get off the ground, Japan is in a recession, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Master Trader Scott McCormick joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at the pressing issues facing our economy and markets around the world. The duo breaks down the US Dollar and its impact on the equity markets as well as how the bond market risks are elevating with the future Fed action.



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Each day we are faced with decisions involving personal finances. If we make the wrong decision, it can have a significant on our ability to make other choices in life. On this show, Merlin takes a look at how decisions in our lives can be modified to increase income, and maximize output. Simple steps to grow wealth, build up capital to enjoy the life we always envisioned.



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China's central bank on Friday unexpectedly cut its key interest rates for the first time in more than two years in a bid to boost sagging growth momentum. The People's Bank of China reduced the one-year lending rate by 40 basis points to 5.6 percent. The one-year deposit rate was cut by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent.

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Hong Kong's export growth slowed more-than-expected in October as demand from the EU and Japan remained weak, data from the Census and Statistics Department showed Tuesday.

Exports rose 2.7 percent year-on-year in October, much slower than September's 4.5 percent growth. Economists had forecast a 3.4 percent climb for October.

The pace of growth in exports eased for a fourth straight month from June's 11.4 percent gain.

Compared to the same month last year, exports to Asia as a whole increased by 1.7 percent in October. Exports to U.S.A grew 3.7 percent, while those to Germany and the U.K. fell by 12.3 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively.

Total imports surged 5.6 percent in October, faster than economists' expectation for a 4.3 percent growth. In September, imports climbed 6.3 percent.

The visible trade deficit in October widened to HK$49.8 billion from HK$38.05 billion in the same month last year. In September, the shortfall was HK$50.37 billion. Economists had forecast a deficit of HK$45.3 billion.

"Looking ahead, the performance of Hong Kong's exports in the near term will likely continue to be constrained by the modest expansion of the global economy, against the backdrop of the lack of growth in the eurozone and Japan as well as geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world," a government spokesman said.


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Mike McMahon shares his insights into the current bullish dollar run and what It might mean for our markets going forward. Mike and Merlin also look at the New Zealand dollar, Halliburton, the Dixie, and much more. Mike also makes some unbelievable calls for the market going forward. Tune in and find out what they are!!



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