Power Trading Radio

With the Government shutdown looming at Midnight, Mike McMahon and Merlin take a look at what we should really be worried about. Historically, it hasn’t been so bad for the markets as the charts will show! Mike and Merlin also take a look at Office Depot and Exxon Mobile for potential trading opportunities.

Dr. Walter Block joins Merlin Rothfeld and John O’Donnell for a look at pressing Government and political issues facing our financial markets. Dr. Block analyzes our current predicament from an Austrian Economics perspective, looking for a solution that will make America a better place for years to come. John and Dr. Block look at unemployment, debt ceiling, the defending of dying industries and much more on this installment of Power Trading Radio!

To help break down a listeners question about company sponsored 401k programs, Merlin enlists the help of Tillie Allison to get to the bottom of the question. The duo talk about the many paths one may take to choose the correct investment vehicle, as well as asset class selection. Every situation is different, yet there are some basic steps that are universal. Later, Tillie and Merlin discuss the current economic situation and what we should be looking for as we roll in to Q4.

The deadline for the debt ceiling is very quickly approaching and the markets appear to be starting to price it in. Steve Bobbitt joins Merlin to break down some of the major market moving events that are nearly upon us, analyzing their potential market impact. The duo look at the current situation with the S&P500 as well as how the US Dollar will be a major player in the market’s direction going forward.

Master trading mentor, Justin Krebs joins Merlin for a look at how the currency markets have been impacted by the recent fed decision to not taper. This will have some significant impacts on all currencies depending on what levels of supply and demand are nearby. Justin and Merlin take a look at several currencies for hot levels which may provide trading opportunities followed up with a look at what some of his students have been looking at in the Online mentoring room.

Joining Merlin to talk about her new DVD, Tillie Allison shares some insights into ProActive investing as well as giving away free DVD’s to listeners during the show. Tillie also takes a look at correlation and the use of commodities to help one time the markets with a greater degree of accuracy.

After a roller coaster week in the markets and surprises from the Fed, Traders are left wondering where the markets and their trades will go! John O’Donnell joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at these macro issues as well as breaking down several different stocks including: Facebook, Hewlet-Packard, Blackberry and more. Merlin also announces this week’s gold coin winner.

Housing markets continue to show strength, helping support our financial markets. Diana offers some insights into the current mortgage rates from a historical perspective, emphasizing that we are still near historical lows. This leads into a discussion of how to evaluate properties from both a residential and commercial perspective, before Diana wraps up with some thoughts on what areas of the US are looking good going forward!

Market Magician Ben Bernanke pulled a fast one on the markets today, not doing any tapering when he had been teasing it for months. This sent the markets rocking to the upside, and into uncharted territory! Veteran trader Craig Weil joins the show to talk about how he and his students traded today, and what are the lessons that he wants everyone to take out of today’s activity. Craig also talks about market relationships that he looks at to increase probability.

On the eve of one of the more pivotal announcements this year in the financial markets, Senior Currency Strategist at DailyFX.com, John Kicklighter joins Merlin for a look at what to watch out for. John offers some insights into what may transpire with regards to tapering and its effects on the markets, then analyzes a couple currency pairs at listener request. The Loonie shows some interesting lows in a wide range, and the EURUSD is challenging a recent supply level, again! Tune in to get some ideas which may help you manage risk, and find higher probability trading opportunities.