07:10am    Early start because we have weekend guests arriving soon but first I’m here in the study catching up on emails for a few hours. No trading today for me as it’s Non Farm Payrolls announcement day once again. Friends are leaving on Monday evening so next Market Update on Tuesday 11th Aug. Market [...]

07:30am   We’re off shopping at Bluewater after lunch but before then I shall be here in the study catching up on emails and doing some chart watching. Market Update: Asian markets ended mixed earlier this morning after the Japanese Nikkei rose initially on a weaker Yen but then fell back after Chinese equities lost [...]

08:10am   After a 60-mile cycle ride yesterday I am having a lazy day at home today, so no doubt I will be watching some charts at some stage – any trades will be reported here through the day. Market Update: The markets today are mainly about the U.S. ADP Employment numbers which give an [...]

07:25am   Back from my long weekend away so I shall be around the house for most of the day catching up on emails and doing some chart watching apart from a long cycle ride with friends after lunch. Market Update: Although Asian markets were generally upbeat overnight, traders are ignoring this and putting it [...]