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: 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.

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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.

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US Dollar Outlook: Don’t Write Off the USD Just Yet

The US dollar remains under pressure, but extreme bearish sentiment, technical support, and fading downside momentum hint at a potential rebound.

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Gold Outlook: Seasonal Weakness and Fading Momentum Hint at June Pullback

Gold prices failed to extend gains in May for the first time since November. Seasonality and waning momentum point to a potential pullback in June.

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AUD/USD, AUD/NZD Outlook: Trump–Xi Talks Spark USD Headwinds, Yen Strength

The Australian dollar (AUD/USD) tests key resistance as Trump–Xi tensions hit USD sentiment. AUD/NZD stabilises; JPY gains on safe-haven demand.

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AUD/JPY, GBP/JPY Outlook: Yen Slips as Trade Talk Optimism Boosts Risk Appetite

The Japanese yen weakened as hopes of productive US-China trade talks lifted sentiment. AUD/JPY and GBP/JPY technical setups signal potential upside.

Nasdaq 100 Futures Eye ATH as Wall Street Awaits Trade Headlines

Nasdaq 100 futures hint at an upside move with traders eyeing the record highs, but tariff headlines could swing sentiment. Wall Street awaits Trump’s next trade move.

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AUD/USD, NZD/USD Outlook: US Dollar Slides as Tariff Risks Resurface

AUD/USD and NZD/USD climbed as the US dollar fell below 100 amid trade tensions. Key resistance levels and upcoming data will test the rally’s strength.

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AUD/USD Weekly Outlook: GDP, NFP On Tap

AUD/USD remains stuck in a range following its second failed attempt to break above 65c. Traders will focus on Q1 GDP data to see if a slowing economy warrants an RBA cut in July.

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USD, EUR, GBP, JPY Outlook: Weekly COT Report Highlights

COT report reveals mixed positioning in currencies, metals, and indices. USD shorts rise, gold longs build, and Wall Street futures diverge as volatility looms.

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EUR/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD Outlook: US Dollar Slammed Ahead of PCE Inflation

Market sentiment turned sharply on Thursday as Wall Street reversed gains and the US dollar (USD) tumbled, pushing EUR/USD higher and USD/JPY lower. With Trump’s tariffs staying in place, traders are now focusing on key economic data and central bank updates for fresh direction.