Two Blokes Trading

By Rory & Jonathan! (Two Blokes Trading)

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Join the blokes as they dive deep into the exciting, complex and above all potentially lucrative world of home trading.

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Two Blokes Trading episodes:

12.19.2023
2023 Has Been A Great Year For Traders
This is the last podcast of the year & the Blokes discuss how 2023 has been a great year for traders. 2024 has a lot to live up too after a really strong year, seeing so many opportunities throughout the...
11.27.2023
Trend Is Your Friend
In this podcast Jonathan & Adam scan the markets, with the current theme being the trend is your friend! This morning the markets were thin after thanksgiving on Friday, but we did see a slight pickup as the day went...
11.23.2023
Importance of the Economic Calendar
Jonathan and Rory talk though the importance the economic calendar for all traders. A lot of traders believe that certain data doesn’t move the markets enough and that they should ignore it. But using this information to your advantage can...
11.20.2023
Oil rallying to $100 per barrel?
One of the main talking points over the weekend was the production cuts from OPEC. It’s looking possible that over 1 million barrels per day could be cut from supply as fear enters the market that demand could be drying...
11.15.2023
How to trade news headlines
In this podcast , Jonathan and Rory discuss how to trade news headlines. The key is to understand the impact & domino effect these headlines can have on companies & markets. Immersing yourself within the financial markets is key to construct...
11.13.2023
Hold Fire Amid Uncertainty
In this weeks episode, Jonathan & Adam scan the markets & explain why you should hold fire amid uncertainty. Monday has been a quite day & the blokes explain the importance of waiting for the right time to execute with...
11.08.2023
Pros & Cons Of Limit Orders
In this episode the Blokes discuss the pros & cons of limit orders. Jonathan and Rory both discuss how & when they use limit orders in different situations. Both Jonathan and Rory highlight that the advantages usually heavily outweigh the...
11.06.2023
Santa Rally On Its Way
Is the Santa rally on its way or is this just an overreaction to some bad news that investors think is good news? For a long time now, the narrative of “bad data = good news” has allowed equity markets...
10.31.2023
Will USD/JPY Tank?
Rory takes a USDJPY short just before the podcast begins, but will USD/JPY tank? He explains the reasoning behind this move as well as the strong risk to reward that is favoured. Jonathan is holding off until we see 152...
10.26.2023
Uncertainty In The Financial Markets
In this episode Jonathan and Rory continue to evaluate the risks from the Middle East & the uncertainty in the financial markets. Also looking at higher yields and central bank action from around the globe. The war in the Middle...
10.19.2023
The Impact Of War On The Financial markets
In this episode the blokes look at the impact of war on the financial markets & what markets are most effected. The blokes also share their deepest condolences to the innocent people that have been effected by the war, especially...
10.13.2023
Technical versus Fundamental Traders
In this weeks podcast the blokes discuss the difference between technical versus fundamental traders. We also introduce Adam Harris, a long term professional in the financial markets who has now joined the team and most will already have noticed his...
10.08.2023
Macroeconomic Indicators
In this podcast, Jonathan and Rory discuss the importance of using macroeconomic indicators. During the live NFP stream that Jonathan and Rory shared via the TBT app, Rory mentioned before NFP was released how he thought there would be a...
10.03.2023
Gold Not So Shiny
I’m this episode, Jonathan and Rory breakdown the week ahead in the markets and discuss the moves of last week, including why gold is not so shiny for investors. The blokes also share their opinion on what markets to watch...
09.26.2023
Are Stocks Doomed?
In this episode the blokes breakdown the markets & ask the question are stocks doomed? The blokes discuss how it’s a great time to be trading! Markets are directional which presents huge opportunity to capitalise. Rory also tells us...
09.21.2023
Global Recession Coming Soon?
Jonathan and Rory dive into the facts to help understand if there will be a global recession coming soon? The blokes share their opinions on the future outlook across a global level. In the podcast, they mention how we have...
09.18.2023
The DXY is on a 8 week winning streak
In this episode, Jonatan and Rory discuss how the DXY is on a 8 week winning streak, could it make a ninth? The blokes analyse some last weeks action in markets including, the US CPI print coming in hotter than...
09.14.2023
Mindset of a Successful Trader
In this podcast we introduce Rajan Dhall & discuss the mindset of a successful trader. Raj has an extensive history and career in trading adding further value to our community, which we discuss in the podcast. Rajan talks about trading...
09.12.2023
Will Dollar strength continue
In this episode, the blokes offer their opinion on the markets, taking a close look to see will Dollar strength continue with a busy economic calendar ahead! Rory and Jonathan talk about their expectations of markets ahead of the US...
09.08.2023
Why only 20% of traders make money
In this episode Jonathan and Rory discuss the well known statistic, why only 20% of traders make money. At the beginning of the podcast Jonathan runs through some statistics of the probability of footballers and golfers making it to a...
09.05.2023
Will DXY hit 105?
For the 7th consecutive week, the Dollar Index finished in the green closing above 104 to show strong support, the question is will the DXY hit 105? Jonathan and Rory both discuss their thoughts on dollar going into a...
08.31.2023
Power Of Compound Interest
In this podcast, Jonathan and Rory talk about the 8th wonder of the world, Compound Interest. This is a term a lot of people are familiar with but not many are able to use it to their benefit. At the...
08.29.2023
Busy Trading Week Ahead
In this podcast , Jonathan and Rory talk about their predictions on the financial markets, looking at Dollar, Dax, Gold, Oil, Apple, and major FX pairs. There is a busy week ahead with high impact data releases including, NFP, US...
08.23.2023
How to Build a Trading Strategy
In this podcast Jonathan and Rory talk about how to build a trading strategy and what to focus on when it comes to technical, fundamentals and sentiment analysis. Jonathan discusses at the beginning of the podcast that too many new...
08.21.2023
Dollar Strength
Jonathan and Rory discuss their thoughts on current Dollar Strength ahead of Jackson hole. Plus Fed chair, Jerome Powell due to speak on Thursday. The economic calendar is due to be light until then but with some shockwaves from recent...
08.16.2023
Trading Psychology
Too many traders are told “it’s about psychology” but what they aren’t told is the truth behind psychology. In this episode, Jonathan and Rory breakdown the truth behind trading psychology, as well as sharing some of their best tips when...
08.15.2023
Risk Off Sentiment
In this episode the Blokes discuss the current risk off sentiment in the markets & look at recent events impacting price action. This includes the latest US PPI and US CPI reports which both came out higher than previous. The...
08.09.2023
Digital Currency
In this episode, Jonathan and Rory talk about the future of money. The Blokes share their thoughts on a digital currency being introduced. Rory openly admits that it’s not something he favours and towards the end of the podcast gives...
08.08.2023
US Debt Downgraded
In this episode Jonathan and Rory talk about recent events in the markets and what their opinions are going forward. The Blokes take a look over FX, commodities, indices & Stocks. The hot topic was APPLE loosing $200 billion in...
07.31.2023
Will Gold Rally 2023
Rory and Jonathan talk about recent events in markets including the dollar, gold, US Equities and world indices. The Blokes also talk about recent events such as the US CPI and this weeks data which includes RBA, ISM Surveys, Non...
07.26.2023
Trading vs Investing
In this weeks episode, Jonathan and Rory talk about the difference between Trading vs Investing. These terms are often used interchangeably amongst the retail community however, it’s important to distinguish their differences and to be aware that trading and investing...
07.24.2023
Earnings Season
Jonathan and Rory talk about recent developments in the markets including, strong selling in dollar which was later seen with strong buying which managed to see the DXY Index climb above 101. Rory mentions this thoughts around recent dollar buying...
07.20.2023
How To Trade Stocks
In this weeks episode Jonathan and Rory talk through recent moves in the markets. Rory talks about how recent moves after the lower than expected UK CPI has created a risk on tone in the UK with GBP falling from...
07.12.2023
Beware Of Trading Scams
Jonathan and Rory talk about how the retail trading industry has changed in the last decade. The introduction of Instagram, TikTok and other popular social media platforms, these have been a haven for many charlatan educators, to showcase their fake...
07.11.2023
Beginning Of A Bull Or Bear Market?
Jonathan and Rory take over as Mike has departed from Two Blokes Trading to become a portfolio analyst at one of the UK’s leading pension funds. We wish Mike all the best in his new role and thank you for...
07.05.2023
How To Trade NFP
In this podcast Mike and Rory share the theory behind how the NFP data release should be traded. The podcast investigates the details of what the NFP is and how it is typically announced. Rory mentions how the NFP is...
07.03.2023
Emerging Markets
In this podcast, Mike and Rory start by discussing an under the radar under performance from the Brazilian Real on Monday, following the less than expected foreign direct investment into Brazil. The pair talk about how there is still room...
06.28.2023
Why 90 Percent of Traders lose money
In this episode, Mike and Rory discuss why 90% of traders lose money and how you can avoid being on the wrong side. Rory opens and mentions that too many people believe the BS narrative that comes from brokers who...
06.27.2023
Macroeconomic Outlook
In this weeks episode Mike and Rory talk about the S&P500; and the recent events causing this slight pullback and where they think markets are headed. Most recently, the S&P500; made highs of 4445 with a pull back to current...
06.21.2023
Forex Correlation
In this episode, Mike and Rory discuss the importance of understanding the correlation between commodities and the respective FX pair. The currencies highlighted in the podcast include Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Great British Pound, Norwegian Krone, and US Dollar....
06.19.2023
Monetary Policy
Mike and Rory discuss the events of last week which included the US CPI number for May, FOMC’s decision to not hike interest rates higher as well as the ECB’s 25bps increase to monetary policy along with their hawkish comments...
06.14.2023
Importance Of Interest Rates
Too many Retail traders think that technical analysis alone will save them from being in the majority of traders who lose money. Unfortunately this is not the case, Mike and Rory uncover the importance of understanding how interest rates impact...
06.13.2023
Beginning Of A New Bull Market
In this weeks market update, Mike and Rory discuss the quiet events of last week and the low number of economic data releases. The blokes then talk about the main focus of this week, the US CPI which came out...
06.07.2023
Importance Of A Trading Journal
Keeping a journal while trading is very important as it will enable you to have a track record and analyse past performance. In this episode, Mike and Rory discuss how they keep a journal and also demonstrate the importance...
06.05.2023
A market of stocks, not a stock market
In this week’s Market podcast Mike and Rory discuss Fridays NFP number beating expectations by nearly double. The implications this has on the market short term and how they both predicted a higher number themselves, going into some detail around...
05.31.2023
Importance Of Leading Indicators
In this episode, Mike and Rory talk about the importance of using leading indicators when trading. Rory mentions 3 of the latest that he has been looking at Including the ISM Manufacturing, ISM Services and the ESR report. The...
05.29.2023
Brace For Impact
On this week’s episode Mike and Rory brace for impact as UK Core Inflation unexpectedly rises to 6.8% from an expected 6.2%. They both mention how the BOE, and the UK government are not in the right state of mind...
05.24.2023
The importance of a Trading Network
On Thursday evening, 18th May, Two Blokes Trading hosted their first summer evening drinks at the Ship, in the heart of Fitzrovia, London. A group nearly 20 attended to share their ideas and trading journeys including FX traders from Nomura,...
05.22.2023
Has the S&P 500 hit it's peak?
In this week’s Episode, Rory highlights the rollercoaster 18 months the S&P500; has seen from the highs of 4800 to the recent lows of 3500. Given everything that has happened in markets as of recent from the US regional banking...
05.17.2023
Crypto Regulation & Top Tips
In this week’s Episode, Mike and Rory speak to Daniel Malinovski, Founder and CEO of Simplicity Group who shares his thoughts on the recent events within the cryptocurrency market. Mike and Rory challenge Daniel to some questions around the...

What's Two Blokes Trading about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Two Blokes Trading episodes:

2023 Has Been A Great Year For Traders

Trend Is Your Friend

Importance of the Economic Calendar

Oil rallying to $100 per barrel?

How to trade news headlines

Hold Fire Amid Uncertainty

Pros & Cons Of Limit Orders

Santa Rally On Its Way

Will USD/JPY Tank?

Uncertainty In The Financial Markets

The Impact Of War On The Financial markets

Technical versus Fundamental Traders

Macroeconomic Indicators

Gold Not So Shiny

Are Stocks Doomed?

Global Recession Coming Soon?

The DXY is on a 8 week winning streak

Mindset of a Successful Trader

Will Dollar strength continue

Why only 20% of traders make money

Will DXY hit 105?

Power Of Compound Interest

Busy Trading Week Ahead

How to Build a Trading Strategy

Dollar Strength

Trading Psychology

Risk Off Sentiment

Digital Currency

US Debt Downgraded

Will Gold Rally 2023

Trading vs Investing

Earnings Season

How To Trade Stocks

Beware Of Trading Scams

Beginning Of A Bull Or Bear Market?

How To Trade NFP

Emerging Markets

Why 90 Percent of Traders lose money

Macroeconomic Outlook

Forex Correlation

Monetary Policy

Importance Of Interest Rates

Beginning Of A New Bull Market

Importance Of A Trading Journal

A market of stocks, not a stock market

Importance Of Leading Indicators

Brace For Impact

The importance of a Trading Network

Has the S&P 500 hit it's peak?

Crypto Regulation & Top Tips