Matt Simpson

Matt Simpson financial analyst

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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AUD/USD Outlook: Australian Dollar and Chinese Yuan Rally, But Gains May Stall

AUD/USD surged as US–China trade optimism and yuan strength boosted sentiment. But with resistance near and risk appetite fading, Aussie bulls may face hurdles ahead.

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Nasdaq 100 Breaks Out Into Bull Market, Tops Wall Street Rally

Nasdaq 100 futures erased a 75-day bear market in just 23 sessions. Is this the start of a new bullish cycle—or just another bear market bounce?

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USD/JPY, USD/CAD, AUD/USD Outlook: US Dollar Rallies on Tariff Pause

The US dollar surged after a US–China trade breakthrough, driving breakouts in USD/JPY and USD/CAD, while AUD/USD faltered near key support.

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USD, JPY, CAD and Gold Futures: Weekly COT Report Highlights (12 May 2025)

Positioning on the US dollar continues to suggest an oversold market. USD/CAD is rebounding in line with my bias, and large speculators have began betting against the Japanese yen.

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AUD/USD Weekly Outlook: Australian Dollar Faces Jobs Data and US CPI

The Australian dollar (AUD/USD) faces key domestic data, with sentiment, wages, and jobs in focus, while US inflation and retail sales could drive broader USD direction.

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Japanese Yen Sinks, US Dollar Surges Ahead of US-China Talks

The US dollar rallied Thursday as Trump secured a UK trade deal and boosted optimism ahead of key US–China negotiations, sending the yen sharply lower.

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AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD: An Engulfing Day for Commodity FX

Commodity currencies stumble after bearish engulfing signals on AUD/USD, NZD/USD, and USD/CAD. As the Fed holds rates and trade talks loom, the US dollar regains strength.

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Japanese Yen Technical Outlook: AUD/JPY Leads the Risk-on Pack

Optimism of US-China trade talks and an announcement of stimulus from Beijing weighed on the Japanese yen in early Asian trade, with AUD/JPY taking the best advantage of the situation. And that provides a strong clue to the potential outperformer, should US -China trade talks end well.

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USD/JPY Drops Before FOMC as Taiwan Dollar Surge Lifts Haven Flows

USD/JPY falls before the FOMC as a record Taiwan dollar rally and yuan strength fuel safe-haven flows. Traders question the US dollar’s resilience.

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ASX 200 Slips Amid Cautious Sentiment Ahead of Key US Data

ASX 200 steadies after two days of losses, with futures supported by Wall Street gains and technical levels holding near key moving averages.

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ASX 200 Technical Outlook: Index Pulls Back as Bears Eye Support

ASX 200 snaps winning streak as bearish signals emerge. Watch key support near 8100 and 8045 after the index's sharpest rally since November 2020.