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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Crude Oil Outlook: Will WTI Extend Gains or Fade as Middle East Tensions Peak?
WTI crude oil surged 30% in 10 days but is now showing signs of exhaustion. As Trump weighs US involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict, traders face a key decision: chase or fade?
Australian Dollar Outlook: Will AUD/USD Follow NZD/USD Lower?
The New Zealand dollar has broken down — and the Australian dollar may be next. With bearish divergences forming and risk sentiment fading, AUD/USD could soon follow NZD/USD lower.
AUD/JPY Eyes Breakout as Bulls Defend Support Ahead of Jobs Data
AUD/JPY remains firm above key support despite risk-off sentiment, with traders eyeing a bullish breakout if Australian employment data surprises to the upside.
AUD/USD, USD/CNH Outlook: US Dollar Hits Technical Juncture Ahead of FOMC
The US dollar rallied as geopolitical risks flared and traders priced in a less dovish Fed. Can AUD/USD and USD/CNH hold key support?
Gold Price Outlook: Can Bearish Technical Setup and June Weakness Align?
Gold's rally may be running out of steam, with bearish reversal patterns and historically weak June seasonality pointing to a potential pullback.
Japanese Yen Slides: USD/JPY, AUD/JPY Rally on Risk Optimism
The Japanese yen slumped on Monday as risk sentiment improved on Israel–Iran ceasefire hopes. With the BOJ expected to hold steady, traders are watching USD/JPY and AUD/JPY for potential bullish breakouts.
USD Net Shorts Hit Record as AUD Bears Rise, CAD and EUR Gain – COT Report
Traders ramped up bearish bets on the US dollar, pushing net-short exposure to record levels. Meanwhile, AUD saw renewed short interest, while CAD and EUR gained favour among large speculators.
AUD/USD Weekly Forecast: Fed Decision and Australian Jobs Eyed
AUD/USD eyes key levels ahead of a likely Fed hold and pivotal Australian jobs data. Could soft figures lock in an RBA rate cut?
WTI Crude Oil Surges, 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.