MarketMates

04/08/2026

USD/JPY Dropped 800 Pips! Here's My Next Trade Plan 📉

🚨 Big moves in the Forex market! The US and Japan launched a rare coordinated intervention, pushing USD/JPY down 700-800 pips.

With US interest rate cuts on the horizon, could this trigger a longer-term trend shift? Here’s my trading plan for the week, plus key updates on Gold, US Oil, and high-impact calendar events like NFP!

📊 KEY LEVELS & EVENTS WATCHED THIS WEEK:
• USD/JPY: Shorting opportunities on rate relief / intervention follow-through
• Gold (~$4,070) & US Oil (~$80): Middle East sensitivity
• Economic Calendar: US ISM Manufacturing, NZ Employment, CAD Employment, US NFP (Friday)

⚠️ Disclaimer: Not financial advice. Trading Forex/CFDs carries high risk. Trade safe!

20/07/2026

What Our Dealing Desk Is Trading This Week 📈

Weekly market breakdowns & real-time chart setups.

Follow along for trading tips & desk insights 🚀

16/07/2026

Why Good Trading SHOULD Be Boring 🥱📈

If your trading feels like a rollercoaster, you're probably doing it wrong. After 17 years in the markets, I’ve seen this mistake ruin countless accounts: trading out of boredom. Good trading isn't a high-stakes thriller—it's about patience, rules, and sitting on your hands.

Are you trading to make money, or just looking for a thrill? Let me know in the comments. 👇

Matters

13/07/2026

Our Dealing Desk Playbook For This Week 📉

We've got a massive week ahead for the markets. Between renewed US-Iran tensions driving up oil and the USD, and a critical US CPI release on Tuesday, things are moving fast. We're currently buying the dips on oil, selling gold rallies, and staying long the US dollar—but that all hinges on whether this inflation data drops faster than the Fed expects.

06/07/2026

29/06/2026

Why markets are watching Hormuz !

Don't miss our weekly breakdowns. Follow for more! 🚀

22/06/2026

What Our Dealing Team is Trading This Week (June 22) 💼

MarketMates CEO Sam delivers this week's Dealing Desk Update. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz are driving market sentiment, alongside key inflation data dropping later this week. Follow for daily market insights!

The Dealing Desk Checklist:
⚓ Strait of Hormuz & Shipping Lanes
🛢️ Oil & Gold Liquidity post-Juneteenth 🇨🇦 Monday: Canadian CPI 🇦🇺 Wednesday: Australian CPI
💼 Thursday: Australian Employment

14/06/2026

How to SURVIVE a Volatile Market

Trading since 2008 has taught me one major lesson: Volatility isn't your enemy—it’s your biggest opportunity. But only if you know how to handle it.

If you want to survive crazy market conditions, you need to master these two rules:
1️⃣ Position Sizing: Never let a single trade wreck your account. Keep losses manageable.
2️⃣ Be Selective: Stop overtrading. Focus on 1 or 2 high-quality setups a day instead of chasing 20.

Remember: Survival comes first. Protect your capital, manage your risk, and let the best opportunities come to you.

08/06/2026

This 1 Mindset Shift Saved My Trading Career 📈

After 17 years in the trading industry, this is the #1 question I get: "How do I stop being fearful or overconfident?"

Here is the reality: You will never completely remove fear and greed. The goal isn't to kill the emotion—it's to stop letting it dictate your decisions.

The Fix? Shift your focus from the money to the process. Treat this trade as just 1 of the next 1,000 trades. Set your rules before you enter, and let your edge play out.

🧠 What’s your biggest struggle with trading psychology? Let me know below!

👇 Follow for daily tips on mastering the market mindset.

01/06/2026

What Traders Are Watching This Week! 📉 (June 1)

What is the dealing team watching this week? MarketMates CEO Sam breaks down the crucial geopolitical risks and economic data driving the markets starting June 1st.

From escalating Middle East tensions to Friday's massive US Non-Farm Payrolls data, here is what you need to know to stay ahead.

📅 Key Events This Week:
🔸 Middle East & Strait of Hormuz risks
🔸 Wednesday: Australian GDP (RBA watch)
🔸 Wednesday: BOJ Governor Ueda speech
🔸 Friday: US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

💬 What are you trading this week? Let us know in the comments!