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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Energy

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.

Research

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.

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Japanese Yen Cross Currents: EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, CHF/JPY, CAD/JPY

Geopolitical tensions and safe-haven flows are driving Japanese yen volatility. Here's a technical breakdown of key yen crosses including EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, CHF/JPY and CAD/JPY.

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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?

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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.

Research

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.

Research

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.