The FXE Podcast

Gold has been one of the most crowded longs in the market, and macro trader James Lane is betting against it. In this FXEmpire Podcast interview, James (Forex James of the A1 Trading Show) explains why he’s heavily short gold and EUR/USD. His thesis: higher yields, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and a stronger US dollar. He also explains why yields are the most underrated thing in retail trading education.James went from motion designer to blowing his savings in two days to building a macro-driven, multi-strategy trading approach. He walks through exactly how he builds trade ideas every weekend, and why he thinks most retail traders are looking at the wrong things.We discuss:• Why James is heavily short gold, and where he thinks it could go• How Treasury yields drive the dollar, gold and currency strength• Why markets are still pricing further Fed rate hikes into 2027• Why US real rates still support the dollar, and what could break that• What happens to oil, the dollar and yields if US–Iran diplomacy holds• Why he stopped trading geopolitical headlines• His weekend routine: macro research Saturday, technicals Sunday• Trend following vs. DCA mean reversion, and when to use each• Why DCA is a “death sentence” for new traders• The day-trading study that convinced him retail shouldn’t day trade• “Trader economics”: growth, labor, inflation and central banks• Watchtower, the macro terminal he built for his own trading

Oil, inflation, interest rates and geopolitics are colliding—and economist Dennis Shen believes energy prices may be the most important signal for markets right now.In this episode of the FXEmpire Podcast, Dennis breaks down the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, why another increase may still be ahead, and how elevated crude oil and natural gas prices are feeding directly into the inflation outlook.We also examine what higher-for-longer interest rates mean for the U.S. dollar, gold, European markets and the broader 2026 market outlook.Dennis explains why the current strength in the U.S. dollar appears to be driven more by interest-rate differentials than traditional safe-haven flows, why gold remains highly sensitive to expectations for the Fed, and how quickly falling energy prices could begin changing the inflation picture.We discuss:• Why oil and natural gas are critical indicators for the Fed • Whether another Federal Reserve rate hike is coming • How geopolitical risk is affecting inflation • Why the U.S. economy remains resilient despite higher rates • What falling oil prices could mean for CPI • The ECB’s next potential move • Why the dollar is strengthening • Higher interest rates vs. gold prices • Whether the so-called “Trump put” still matters for equities • Risks building as the economic cycle matures • AI’s growing impact on productivity, jobs and economic growth • The biggest risks markets may be underestimating heading into 2027

Most traders start looking for trades after the market opens. Dr. Adrian Manz does the opposite.After nearly 30 years in the markets, the professional equities trader and co-founder of Trader Insight explains why his process begins before the opening bell—with predefined entries, stops, targets, and risk already mapped out.His philosophy is simple: plan the trade, trade the plan.In this episode of the FXEmpire Podcast, Dr. Manz breaks down how he scans hundreds of stocks, identifies market-cycle setups, reads order flow, and avoids one of the biggest mistakes traders make: chasing opportunities that were never part of the plan.We discuss:• Why traders should think like “trappers,” not hunters• How he builds a complete trading plan before the market opens• Why strategy hopping destroys consistency• How overtrading starts when traders get bored• How he uses Bookmap to visualize liquidity and order flow• Why Volume by Price is his most important indicator• How Anchored VWAP fits into his process• Trading trending markets vs. choppy markets• Why journaling exposes hidden trading biases• Why financial news often provides less edge than traders think• How he approaches Tesla, Meta, Google, Nvidia and other major stocks• The trading rule he refuses to breakWhether you're a new trader trying to build discipline or an experienced trader struggling with consistency, this conversation is about creating a repeatable process instead of making decisions on the fly.

Trading strategy is only half the job. If you keep sabotaging good trades, a trading psychologist reveals exactly how to fix your mindset and stop losing money.Are you judging your trading success by the process or by the outcome? Today, we sit down with Dr. Julie Mans, a professional equities trader, psychologist, and co-founder of Trader Insight. She breaks down the stark reality of trading psychology, explaining why we are biologically hardwired to make terrible decisions under pressure.From the "SPEAR" method to surviving the high-stress first hour of the market open, Dr. Mans explains why top traders act like trappers, not hunters. Whether you struggle with FOMO, revenge trading, or moving your stop losses, this episode gives you the practical tools to rewire your brain for consistent execution.In this episode, we cover:Why regret is a tool, but disappointment is a trap.How to build a pre-market structure using the SPEAR model (Setup, Preparation, Emotion, Attention, Reflection).The Mans Trader Readiness Inventory (MTRI) and how to measure your emotional intelligence.Why women are biologically and socially conditioned to be better traders.

Did the recent Bitcoin pump signal a new bull market? FXEmpire's analyst Yashu returns for round two to break down the technicals and fundamentals behind the recent short squeeze. Despite the price action, Yashu remains extremely cautious. Why are institutions ignoring crypto in favor of AI? Can Ethereum break its long-term downtrend? In this episode, we expose the missing institutional money, analyze a shocking $40k Bitcoin year-end prediction, and provide a deep dive into the technical indicators that will define the market's next move.

If your technical analysis setups stopped working out of nowhere, you aren't alone. In this interview with macro analyst and swing trader Marco Gregoric, we break down why pure technical strategies lose their edge during market regime shifts and how combining fundamentals, retail sentiment, and Commitment of Traders (COT) data can build a long-term trading edge.
We cover key macro events driving today's markets, including the recent US Treasury buybacks, long-end bond yield outlooks, and central bank shifts. Marco shares his tactical forecasts for USD/JPY, Euro, Australian Dollar, Gold, and SPY stock breakout strategies, along with his contrarian "Grandma Indicator" for spotting major market tops before retail traders get trapped.

If your technical analysis setups stopped working out of nowhere, you aren't alone. In this interview with macro analyst and swing trader Marco Gregoric, we break down why pure technical strategies lose their edge during market regime shifts and how combining fundamentals, retail sentiment, and commitment of traders (COT) data builds a long-term trading edge.We cover key macro events driving today's markets, including the recent US Treasury buybacks, long-end bond yield outlooks, and central bank shifts. Marco shares his tactical forecasts for USD/JPY, Euro, Australian Dollar, Gold, and SPY stock breakout strategies, along with his contrarian "Grandma Indicator" for spotting major market tops before retail traders get trapped.Key Topics Covered:Why pure technical analysis stops working after 1–3 yearsThe "Grandma Indicator" for contrarian sentiment tradingMacro breakdown: US Treasury buybacks & 30-year bond yieldsForex outlook: USD weakness, EUR risks, AUD strength & Bank of Japan hikesGold price targets and SPY stock market breakout setupsTransitioning from single-asset trading to multi-asset swing strategies

Is the S&P 500 heading to 8,000?S&P 500 price targets, stock market technical analysis, Gold, Crude Oil, and Bitcoin chart breakdowns with technical analyst Bruce Powers. In this episode of the FXE Podcast, Tiger sits down with returning guest Bruce Powers for a deep dive into pure price action analysis across major financial markets. As economic news data becomes increasingly noisy and unpredictable, technical chart analysis provides the clearest roadmap for key reversal levels, trendlines, and upcoming market breakouts.Bruce breaks down the stacking bull pennants on the S&P 500, explaining why technical measures project potential targets toward 8,000+. The conversation covers multi-week setups across Gold and Silver following cooler inflation data, Crude Oil's compression toward an October 21 apex deadline, Natural Gas support zones, and short-term range trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Plus, examine post-earnings technical pullbacks in key AI names such as SMCI, SanDisk, and NBIS, as well as in the US Dollar Index (DXY).*In this episode:*- S&P 500 technical targets and why bull pennant patterns project upside to 8,000+- Gold and Silver technical analysis, key moving average tests, and ABCD projections- Crude Oil's bull wedge breakout and the October 21 symmetrical triangle apex- Natural Gas support levels, storage data context, and price action setups- Bitcoin range-bound compression vs. Ethereum's technical leading indicators- AI and tech stock technical analysis, including Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and SanDisk- US Dollar Index (DXY) support zones and Simple vs. Exponential Moving Averages

Alan Perez, a former JP Morgan wealth manager turned full-time trader, breaks down exactly why he doesn't trust prop firms on this episode of the FXE Podcast.Alan spent two years on the wealth management side at JP Morgan before leaving to trade full-time, and he joins Tiger to unpack how that institutional experience reshaped his approach to the markets. They get into why macro fundamentals — not five-minute chart patterns — are what actually move price, why so much retail "risk management" content skips the one thing that matters most, and Alan's unfiltered take on how some prop firms profit when traders fail their challenges.From there, they run through Alan's live market outlook: gold and the dollar heading into NFP, why he's watching for a Bank of Japan "buy the dip" setup on USD/JPY, a rangebound call on crude oil, how he reads PolyMarket as a sentiment tool, his 24-month "wait for the discount" approach to SpaceX, and his take on new Fed Governor Kevin Warsh.In this episode:Why prop firms may be financially incentivized to see you failWhat JP Morgan taught Alan about macro vs. technical tradingThe one thing missing from most social media risk management adviceGold and dollar outlook heading into the next NFP reportUSD/JPY, Bank of Japan intervention, and the yen "buy the dip" setupCrude oil's $80–$90 rangebound projectionHow to actually use PolyMarket as a sentiment gaugeAlan's SpaceX valuation strategy and price targetKevin Warsh, data dependency, and the Fed's next moveRapid fire: Alan's favorite indicator, biggest trading mistake, and more

Global refining capacity is tightening rapidly, and with an estimated 41% of Russian refinery capacity knocked offline by Ukrainian drone strikes, the global energy market is entering a precarious supply bottleneck. In this episode of the FXEmpire Podcast, oil market analyst Tim Duggan returns to break down why record $70 crack spreads, severely depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) operational floors, and escalating Red Sea shipping disruptions could trigger a massive surge in Brent crude.As European LNG storage lags at just 50% capacity heading into winter, tightening US reserves and Russian export bans threaten to spark a second wave of global inflation. Tim details his short-term Brent price targets of $91–$95, the systemic impact of the DOE lowering SPR operational floors to 70 million barrels, and the exact crude price threshold ($110/bbl) that would force the Federal Reserve to abandon rate cuts and issue unexpected interest rate hikes.What You'll Learn:Refining Crises & $70 Crack Spreads: How global refining deficits and Russian capacity loss strain consumer prices at the pump.The SPR Emergency Floor: Why the DOE's shift from 250M to 70M barrel operational floors restricts emergency flow rates.Geopolitical Risk Catalysts: The long-term impact of Ukrainian drone warfare on Eurasian landmass energy dominance.European Winter Outlook: Why 50% LNG fill levels leave Europe vulnerable to front-month price spikes.Price Targets & Fed Strategy: Tim Duggan's Brent crude roadmap ($91–$95 short term vs. all-time highs by Christmas) and the $110 oil trigger for Fed rate hikes.Execution vs. Philosophy: Why practical trade execution beats ideological market bias in volatile commodity regimes.

Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is rapidly overriding standard economic data—and most retail traders are missing the bigger picture.In Episode 10 of the FXE Podcast, returning guest and veteran trader Chris Lewis breaks down why upcoming Federal Reserve decisions may take a back seat to Middle East energy inflation, shipping chokepoints in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting global rate differentials.Chris details his high-conviction macro playbook, including key technical breakout levels for Gold and Silver, the spillover effect of European natural gas spikes into US markets, and how he is actively executing the Carry Trade on USD/JPY and USD/CHF for daily yield.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Fed vs. Geopolitics: Why sticky demand and Middle East escalation mean rates stay higher for longer.Precious Metals Targets: Key short-term headwinds for Gold ($4,000–$4,200) and Silver ($64.50–$65).Energy Market Shock: Why crude oil upward bias and a 45% spike in European natural gas will spill into US markets.Mastering the Carry Trade: How to generate daily income shorting the Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) and Swiss Franc (USD/CHF).Trading Psychology: Why charts only show the past, and how to stop forcing trades in stagnant markets.