Matt Simpson
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Matt Simpson
Market Analyst
Expertise: FX Macro, Technical Analysis, Sentiment
Trading Style: Mean reversion/inflection points, the occasional trend
Experience:
• Over 10 years analysis and trading forex, indices, gold and oil, and worked for several brokers across the APAC region including Australia and Singapore
• Experienced in system design and testing, professional trade signals, trade coaching and education
• Regularly quoted in the financial media such as Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC
• A certified financial technician (CFTe) and hold a diploma of the Society of Technical Analysts (MSTA)
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WTI Crude Oil Surges 7%, AUD/JPY Slides After Israel’s “Pre-Emptive Strike” on Iran
WTI crude jumps and AUD/JPY tumbles as Israel reportedly strikes Iran, fuelling fears of broader conflict and driving a rush into safe-haven assets.
ASX 200 Bulls Eye Fresh Record Highs, But Pullback Risks Linger
The ASX 200 is on track for a fifth straight weekly gain, but momentum is fading as it stalls below the February peak. With sentiment still risk-on, traders may favour dip buying if a pullback emerges.
EUR/USD Rally Builds as Fed Cut Hopes Climb, US Dollar Index Slumps
The US dollar came under pressure on Thursday as weaker US data and growing Fed rate cut bets weighed on yields, lifting EUR/USD and other major pairs.
US Indices Technical Outlook: Wall Street Bulls Tread Carefully Near Highs
Wall Street’s rally is losing steam despite upbeat US–China trade talks. Bearish patterns and fading momentum suggest the major US indices may be nearing a turning point.
USD/JPY Outlook: Japanese Yen Gains as Risk-Off Mood Lifts Safe Havens
The Japanese yen and Swiss franc outperformed on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions drove safe-haven flows, weighing on USD/JPY and supporting further downside risk.
AUD/USD, AUD/JPY: Reversal Risks Emerge Near Key Resistance
The Australian dollar extended its recovery this week, but signs of exhaustion are appearing as AUD/USD and AUD/JPY approach key resistance levels. A bearish reversal pattern has formed on AUD/JPY, and AUD/USD is testing the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level — both raising the risk of a short-term pullback.
WTI Crude Oil Outlook: Rally Pauses as Growth Risks Offset Trade Hopes
WTI crude oil has rallied 22% since April, but technical and macro signals suggest a pullback may be brewing — even as US–China trade hopes support sentiment.
USD/CAD, AUD/JPY Outlook: Trade Hopes Fuel Commodity FX Strength
Commodity currencies gained ground as optimism over US–China trade talks lifted sentiment, pushing USD/CAD lower and supporting AUD/USD near range highs.
ASX 200, Hang Seng, Nikkei 225 Futures: Bull Rallies Face Resistance
Asian indices remain in bull market territory, but signs of slowing momentum in the ASX 200 and Nikkei contrast with Hang Seng’s stronger breakout.
AUD/USD Outlook: Headwinds from China Data and RBA Policy
65c continues to defy AUD/USD of a bullish breakout. Inflation data from China and the US are key data points for Australian dollar traders to keep an eye on this week.
EUR/USD, USD/JPY: Price Action Setups Heading Into Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
EUR/USD and USD/JPY approach key resistance zones with volatility rising ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls report. Here's how price action is shaping up.