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Posted by TopstepTrader on July 24, 2019

7 Greatest Trades of All-Time: How Jesse Livermore Made $100-Million Shorting the Crash of 1929

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In honor of the 7th anniversary of TopstepTrader, we'll be releasing a series of blogs that breakdown the 7 Greatest Trades of All-Time. That's right — from bartering...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 23, 2019

Crude Oil Advances on Geopolitical Unrest, But Turns Away from Key Resistance

Crude oil prices moved higher Monday as events in the Straight of Hormuz continue to raise concerns about possible disruptions in supply. Yet, at $56.25 per barrel, prices remain well below levels of...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 22, 2019

Take a Look at the Up and Down Dollar Action Ahead of a Fed Rate Cut

The dollar is experiencing notable ups and downs amid changing interest rate expectations lately. The volatility comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate announcement, which happens just a few...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 20, 2019

Learn How to 'Win' Even When You Lose: Topstep Moment of the Week

One of the themes we're highlighting this month at Topstep is discipline. And sometimes being disciplined means knowing when to take your lumps and get out of a trade that just isn't working. In...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 17, 2019

Whale Trader Makes Huge Bet on Silver. What's Next for the White Metal?

Silver is sizzling. The white metal is on a four-day 5% rip and moving to its best levels since February. Yet, it still lags gold by a large margin and the ratio of gold prices to silver reached...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 15, 2019

Earnings Take Spotlight with S&P 500 in Rally Mode

Here come earnings. Several large companies report over the next few days and then the floodgate on second quarter results opens wide next week. The S&P has been in rally mode heading into the...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 13, 2019

S&P 500 Hits 3000: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

We finally went ahead and did the damn thing! The S&P 500 broke through the 3,000 level for the first time ever this past Wednesday following some favorable talk on rate cuts from Federal Reserve...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 10, 2019

Look Out Below: Can Sterling Hold Support?

The bearish funk continues for Sterling. The British currency is falling to two-year lows amid weak economic data and a looming Brexit deadline. Political disputes with the United States and China...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 09, 2019

Treasuries Tread Water Ahead of Powell Testimony

Treasury Bonds fell sharply following stronger-than-expected jobs data Friday. The dip comes after several months of gains. The table is now set for volatility this week as Federal Reserve Chairman...

Posted by TopstepTrader on July 09, 2019

What’s Next for the Buck after Dollar Spikes on Jobs Data?

The Dollar lit up like a roman candle after the July Fourth holiday. The currency benefited from a stronger-than-expected June jobs report, and its move comes just two days after President Donald...

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