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The pre-Christmas uptick in implied volatility from long-term lows faced some resistance, but the limited pullback highlights potential FX volatility ahead. Geopolitical tensions remain in the background, but all eyes are on Friday's U.S. jobs report, which co... The pre-Christmas uptick in implied volatility from long-term lows faced some resistance, but the limited pullback highlights potential FX volatility
2026: Weighing It UpWe anticipate the broad USD to face softer conditions in 2026, driven by the Fed’s easing bias. A weaker USD environment provides support for other currencies.Our longstanding preference remains with quality, high-yielding EM currencies and grow... 2026: Weighing It UpWe anticipate the broad USD to face softer conditions in 2026, driven by the Fed’s easing bias. A weaker USD environment provides
Title EURUSD H4 I Bullish bounce off key support Type Bullish bounce Preference The price is falling towards the pivot at 1.1667, which is an overlap support A bounce from this level could lead the price toward the 1st resistance at 1.1715, a pullback resistance. A... Title EURUSD H4 I Bullish bounce off key support Type Bullish bounce Preference The price is falling towards the pivot at 1.1667, which is an overlap
SP500 LDN TRADING UPDATE 7/1/26WEEKLY & DAILY LEVELS***QUOTING ES1! FOR CASH US500 EQUIVALENT LEVELS, SUBTRACT POINT DIFFERENCE***WEEKLY BULL BEAR ZONE 6970/80WEEKLY RANGE RES 6984 SUP 6817JAN OPEX STRADDLE 6661/7008MAR QOPEX STRADDLE 6466/7203DEC 2026 OPEX STR... SP500 LDN TRADING UPDATE 7/1/26WEEKLY & DAILY LEVELS***QUOTING ES1! FOR CASH US500 EQUIVALENT LEVELS, SUBTRACT POINT DIFFERENCE***WEEKLY BULL BEAR
GBPUSD Daily Trade Setup 7/1/26In this update we review the recent price action in GBPUSD and identify the next high-probability trading opportunity and price objectives to target. To review today's video analysis, click here!... GBPUSD Daily Trade Setup 7/1/26In this update we review the recent price action in GBPUSD and identify the next high-probability trading opportunity a
Title USDCAD H4 | Bearish reversal off pullback resistanceType Bearish reversal Preference The price is rising towards the pivot at 1.3849, a pullback resistance that aligns with the 127.2% Fibonacci extension A reversal at this level could lead the price toward th... Title USDCAD H4 | Bearish reversal off pullback resistanceType Bearish reversal Preference The price is rising towards the pivot at 1.3849, a pullback
2026 US Equity Outlook: Great PotentialWe anticipate another year of robust performance for U.S. equities in 2026, projecting a 12% total return for the S&P 500, reaching a year-end level of 7,600. Strong economic and revenue growth, sustained profit resilience... 2026 US Equity Outlook: Great PotentialWe anticipate another year of robust performance for U.S. equities in 2026, projecting a 12% total return for t
FTSE 100 FINISH LINE 7/1/26 The FTSE 100 index hit the brakes on Wednesday, retreating 0.7% after an impressive streak of record highs. Investor sentiment turned cautious amid developments between the U.S. and Venezuela, prompting a shift toward defensive sectors l... FTSE 100 FINISH LINE 7/1/26 The FTSE 100 index hit the brakes on Wednesday, retreating 0.7% after an impressive streak of record highs. Investor senti
Daily Market Outlook, January 7, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…The record-setting surge in global stocks hit a speed bump in Asia as markets showed signs of overheating after their rapid ascent. Adding to the... Daily Market Outlook, January 7, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…The record-setting surge in gl
G10 FX Update – 7 January 2026 EUR: Market remains tentative amid geopolitical tensions (Venezuela, Greenland, Ukraine). US data (ADP, JOLTS, ISM, payrolls) and Supreme Court tariff opinion in focus. Dollar direction remains uncertain; growth outlook stable. Favor ... G10 FX Update – 7 January 2026 EUR: Market remains tentative amid geopolitical tensions (Venezuela, Greenland, Ukraine). US data (ADP, JOLTS, ISM, pay

Desmond Leong

Market Analyst

Desmond Leong runs an award-winning research firm (The Technical Analyst finalists 2018/19/20 for Best FX and Equity Research) advising banks, brokers and hedge funds. Backed by a team of CFA, CMT, CFTe accredited traders, he takes on the market daily using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis.

Favorite trading instruments

  • Currency pairs: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CHF, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, USD/CAD

  • Precious metals: Gold and Silver

Preferred market analysis

Technical analysis combining the correlations across multiple asset classes to draw a ‘big picture’ idea of how the market is flowing. Strong focus on Elliott Wave theory along with price action and Fibonacci.

Trading style

Desmond primarily focuses on scalping setups using Fibonacci confluence. He prefers to get in-and-out of the markets fast.

Always remember you’re here to make money. Don’t trade for the sake of trading, instead, trade for the sake of making money.

Latest Articles

USOUSD H1 | Bullish reversal setup

TitleUSOUSD H1 | Bullish reversal setup TypeBullish bouncePreference:The price is falling towards the pivot at 56.85, which is an overlap support. A bounce from this level could lead the price toward...

NZDUSD H1 | Bullish bounce off

TitleNZDUSD H1 | Bullish bounce offTypeBullish bouncePreferenceThe price has bounced off the pivot at 0.5740, a pullback support that aligns with the 100% Fibonacci projection and the 50% Fibonacci...

USDCAD H4 | Bearish reversal off pullback resistance

TitleUSDCAD H4 | Bearish reversal off pullback resistanceTypeBearish reversalPreferenceThe price is rising towards the pivot at 1.3849, a pullback resistance that aligns with the 127.2% Fibonacci...

EURUSD H4 I Bullish bounce off key support

TitleEURUSD H4 I Bullish bounce off key supportTypeBullish bouncePreferenceThe price is falling towards the pivot at 1.1667, which is an overlap support A bounce from this level could lead the price...