Global uncertainty and political tension has caused a flood of buyers to the US Dollar. Master trader, Steve Misic joins Merlin for a look at this trend and how it may impact other currencies. Steve shares his thoughts on the Aussie Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen and much more!

John O'Donnell and Bill Henner discuss social mood with Alan Hall on this installment of Power Trading Radio. John also does his weekly weigh in on his journey to health and physical fitness.

Several listeners have expresses confusion on how to begin saving for the future, so Merlin and Scott look at some of the key factors in determining investments. This encompasses looking at many personal factors, not just market specific. Scott also offers some insight into market correlation and market timing principles which also play a factor when it comes to investing for the long term.

Merlin and Jasmine talk about how traders should be using the grid, which details key supply and demand levels for 20 trading instruments. This tool is tremendous at shortening a traders learning curve and helping them apply the patented core strategy at Online Trading Academy. Jasmine and Merlin also look at the Canadian Dollar, Gold, and Crude Oil.

While stateside in Philadelphia, Sam Evans joins Merlin for a look at some of the major factors in the global currency markets. Sam shares his thoughts on current trends and rate hikes with the Pound, and how history has shown what patterns they will follow. The duo also talk about live coaching and how it has improved Sam’s trading. Finally, they take a look at the euro for key levels and set targets.

As the S&P 500 tiptoes into record territory, many other interesting things are happening across multiple markets. Master Trader, Sean Reed shares with listeners his evolution as a trader and his personal trading style. The duo then look at what else is moving our markets and where they may be headed now that the milestones have been hit!!

Merlin wraps up an eventful trading week with a look at 6 stages of trader development. This is in response to a listener from NYC who has been struggling for the past 6 months. Merlin shares his trading evolution steps and outlines what traders can expect along the way to success. He also takes a look at the broad markets as well as Ford and Microsoft.

Merlin takes several listener questions focusing on some long term instruments many are talking about. Merlin takes a look at the differences between Value and Growth investing, and why they have their challenges, unlike trading pure supply and demand. He also takes a look at Annuities and what investors should be aware of.

Master trader, Joel Greenberg shares with us why he has been loving these past few weeks of trading! Merlin and Joel also take a look at how simple steps can increase your rate of return, compounding into significant money over time. Finally, they look at some very simple steps you can take to protect yourself from getting hacked, or having your trading account integrity breached.

With so much commentary on how to increase ones Rate of Return in order to retire in style, Merlin ponders the location you live in as a factor as well! Tillie Allison joins Merlin to look at how this, and other factors should be addressed in ones retirement planning. Tillie also offers some insights into where she sees Apple going as well as the broad markets.