Demystifying global trade! We explore the world of tariffs, explaining what they are and why they matter. Discover the fundamental economic principle of comparative advantage and how tariffs can disrupt it. More importantly, learn how these trade policies can ripple through interest rates, the stock market, and the value of currencies, impacting everything from consumer prices to investment portfolios.

In this podcast/video we take a look at the coffee market.We’ll talk about some crazy action in the market lately – something that has brought as lot of interest from traders. We look at coffee futures contract. Then we consider a few different ways to go about trading it. So, we’ll cover the WHY, WHAT, and HOW of the coffee market.Video ReferencesFor the video version and references we make in this podcast, please visit:https://bowerpost.com/2021/10/06/trading-coffee-futures/Direc...

References:https://t.me/spreadtradarbot Telegram Spread and Scalp Chat Paid Group. www.MasterClassTrader.com/specials - Current discounts for coursework on Order Flow and Spreading. - The new ‘micro’ crude oil contract was listed this week on the CME. So far so good it seems. About MicrosThe micro is not a different style of futures contract from other futures. It simply refers to the contract size. They are smaller. The upside is smaller, downside is smaller, and comms ar...

In this podcast, I talk about my experiences with data releases, from my early days collecting data for publishing to a few trading ideas for data days. Interesting stuff. ------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about order flower and spread trading, grab a nice little discount here:https://masterclasstrader.com/specialsFollow me on TradingView and get a discount on a paid plan: https://tinyurl.com/tradarienTVGet cool Tradarien Trading Merch...

This one is for all our DOM MasterClass Students and others interested in the interest rate markets. The CME have just announced a series of new rate contracts. The new contacts are quoted in yield, not the usual price format. That alone is interesting and takes a small complexity out of the trading process. And hot of off the heels of heels of the popular micro equity contracts, these ones will also be micro sized.There are 2yr, 5yr, 10yr and 30yr contract each with a $1 tick size, being 1/1...

One of the biggest and most common mistakes retail traders make is they look at one market in isolation. Or worse – when they look at more than one market, they ignore how these markets can work together. Today we will talk about adding a couple of new things to your watchlist to help you start seeing relationships. Is it easy? Nope, but is it hard? No I don’t think so, but it’s worth it. Ultra futures – we’ll talk about them. It should be a short podcast, but an interesting one if ...

In this podcast I talk about trading futures spreads. I start by looking at trading CFDs versus futures, then move into simple futures spreads (bull spread and bear spreads), then finish up with a futures condor spread in crude oil. Such fun!I refer to a bunch of images in the podcast. You can find them here:https://bowerpost.com/2020/11/08/futures-vs-cfds-a-crude-example/

This podcast looks at butterfly spreads in futures, specifically crude oil. We breakdown the spread to understand the theory and directionality, and we look at how seasonal data can help us select a spread.It is one of the new lessons from the Advanced Spread MasterClass. More details here: https://masterclasstrader.com/advanced-spread-trading-course/-This is educational material not trading advice. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss. As always, seek financial advice before tra...

In this podcast we answer a few recent questions from listeners:What is a margin?Margins versus option premiumSpread margins and margin offsetsHow to calculate a spread ratio.Are interest rates too low to trade?Spread betting versus spread trading. More trading Podcasts:https://bowerpost.com/Discount Courses Code: For those not yet enrolled in the DOM Scalping Course, used the code TradingWithGB here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Or check out other speci...

In this podcast we continue our chat about the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way to apply a multitude of strategies.In this part 2 episode, we look at one simple idea for trading like a fund manager with next to no effort and even less fees. It could just be a little eye opener.Discount Courses Code: For those not yet...

In this podcast we will look at the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way to apply a multitude of strategies.Today we will cover what they are followed by four ideas of how they can be used for scalpers, swingers, spreaders and DIY fund managers. Discount Course Code: For those not yet enrolled in the DOM Scalping Co...

To advance in your trading, you need to know “the treasuries”. This is where to start.Today we are talk about the treasury notes and bonds. We look at the underlying market and terminology. We talk about pricing conventions and analytics. We look at how these markets move and how to generate trading ideas. Resources:MasterClassTrader.com – for 20% off courses, use the code: “tradingwithgb”BowerPost.com – economic calendar and Podcast directory for traders. CMEgroup.com – info on Tre...

In this episode we talk about a short program designed to improve your mindset as well as planning and organization. Think of it as an experiment - and one with no downside. We look to build a process or ritual for us to do each and every morning (including non-market days). It’s about being focused, organized and energized. The PDF can be downloaded at guybower.com.

In this short episode we talk about spread trading. We cover the basic three spreads that are the building blocks of all spread trades. If you’ve heard about spreads, but don’t know what they are, then start here. About trading with GB: These podcasts are short and sharp educational broadcasts looking at market trivia, stats, specs, opinions and experience trading the markets. Note included discount code is valid for a limited time or the first 50 customers.

GB’s podcasts are short and sharp educational broadcasts looking at market trivia, stats, specs, opinions and experience trading the markets. This episode talks about negative interest rates. More of a concept than a market, but one that affects the trading world. In this chat, we talk about why negative rates are a real thing; why they are important; and how the government will make it work, even if you don’t want it to. Note included discount code is valid for a limited time ...

In the new series of Trading with GB, we are going to break down one market after another. Each episode will look at a market that you maybe have not traded before. It may not have entered your mind to trade it. Or maybe it may have – and you just don’t know how to go about it. This episode talks about Crude Oil.We will cover five things 1. What is Crude Oil.2. Factors affecting the Crude price.3. Wha...

In the new series of Trading with GB, we are going to break down one market after another. Each episode will look at a market that you maybe have not traded before. It may not have entered your mind to trade it. Or maybe it may have – and you just don’t know how to go about it. Maybe you are corn curious or crudely interested. I don’t know, but I know we are going to answer a few questions and help you on your trading journey. I’m Guy Bower and this is Trading with GB. I’v...

In this episode of Trading with GB, we look at Gold. We will cover some facts and stats about gold, the trading contracts available and some ways to go about trading it. We’ll talk about options and futures, from scalping to position trading. *Discount code is for a limited time or first 50.