Power Trading Radio

Continuing Fridays crucial rally off the lows for the past month, The markets collectively moved higher, once again challenging all time highs. To help analyze the market, Scott McCormick joins Power Trading Radio from his class in Dallas Texas. The duo take a look at the proper manner to trade gapping securities, Best Buys stellar rise, Google and Apple. Sprinkle on a little about market and currency correlation, and you have the makings for a great show!

John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld welcome trader/author Todd Wood to Power Trading Radio to talk about his new book “Currency”. The trio discuss the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the dollar and its weakening global dominance as the world currency. Later, Merlin announces another gold coin winner, bringing the total number of gold coins won by listeners to 26! Are you next?

Chief Education, Products, and Services Officer and Instructor at Online Trading Academy, Sam Seiden joins Merlin to talk about some of the pitfalls of historical investment models, and what individuals should do to take control of their financial future. This includes unorthodox investments as using Options in your retirement accounts and creating your own Annuity. Why would one want to create their own annuity? Sam explains why on this wealth management focused show.

John O’Donnell and Merlin take a look at arguments for macroeconomic issues pushing the markets to all time highs, as well as what factors could cause it to collapse. From Copper and other commodities to Unemployment numbers, the market is giving us many signs, it’s up to each of us to compile the data and determine how to position ourselves going forward.

25 year CME & CBOT veteran Bill Henner joins Merlin to talk about the recent declines in Corn and what trading opportunities moves like that provide, as well as how to adapt to relationship changes such as the disconnect between copper and the Dow over the last few months. Later, the duo look at several currencies including the Euro, US Dollar, AussieYen and much more!

With the new release of her book “Trade Like a Pirate: 67 Golden Nuggets To Simplify Your Trading”, Debbie Hague spends a few minutes with Merlin talking about the inspiration behind the book and its intended purposes. Merlin and Debbie address the first Golden Nugget in her book offering some insight to the viewers of what they can expect when they get their hands on the book. After several market stories and lessons, Merlin and Debbie then focus on several listener questions ranging from Apple, to LSG and IBM.

Pete Earle (PeterCEarle.com) is a trader, analyst and writer focusing on economics and history from the Austrian School and historical revisionist perspectives. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, an MBA, and a smattering of courses in programming and algorithms. He resides in the New York metropolitan area.

In response to a listener question about which metal is a better investment: Gold or Silver, Merlin brings on local expert Paul Buzby to help clear up things. Mr. Buzby, Director of Economic Research at Rare Coin Wholesalers breaks down the differences between Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Palladium, outlining the pros and cons of each metal from a market perspective. He also bring on a wide assortment of coins ranging from common American Eagle Gold to extremely rare coins, some worth over $500,000! Merlin and Paul talk about using coins (common or rare) as a supplement for ones portfolio and even a hedge should markets take a nosedive! Tune in and get a glimpse of this Million Dollar coin lineup!

Merlin takes a look at several factors facing the markets going forward such as: Industrial Production, Copper, Consumer Staples, Healthcare and the US Dollar. All of which point to further pressure on the markets! He addresses these pressures from an investors perspective and a short term traders perspective with very different results. Merlin also fields many listener questions about current market trajectory, When to buy back in, and what’s the best defensive play right now!

As more details emerge about the financial situation in Cyprus, speculation turns to other potential bank runs around the globe. DailyFX.com Chief Currency Strategist, John Kicklighter joins Merlin to look at what the global impact of the European situation is, as well as what might be the best opportunities. Later, Merlin and John take a look at a variety of currencies including: Euro, Yen, Pound and more. Ultimately, focus is pointed at the fed and their mammoth purchases designed to keep America afloat, but what happens when they unwind their holdings!?! Tune in to find out!