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ForexTime are well known for being experts in the Forex industry and our market research team regularly publishes market commentaries to update traders on the latest market opportunities and help fulfill trading strategy potential. The market research commentaries written by the FXTM team are frequently picked up and referenced by the world's leading media publications and can also be seen as part of the company's continued commitment to furthering the education of traders globally. Follow Jameel Ahmad, our Chief Market Analyst on Twitter at Jameel_FXTM and check out all our research articles here.

Research Team

Jameel Ahmad

Jameel Ahmad
Global Head of Currency Strategy and Market Research at FXTM (204 Topics)

Jameel Ahmad is the Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Market Analyst at FXTM. Since joining the company in May 2014, Jameel has played a key role in building the international profile of the company. He currently leads the implementation of FXTM’s internal and external communications strategy, as well as the development of the company’s market research team in his role as Chief Market Analyst.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Hussein Sayed

Hussein Sayed
Chief Market Strategist (Gulf & MENA)(432 Topics)

Hussein Al Sayed has nearly 14 years of experience in the Financial Markets. He is best known for his role as an anchor at CNBC Arabia hosting the popular evening show, Bursat Al Alam.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Yue Zhong

Yue Zhong
Market Analyst(0 Topics)

Yue Zhong is a market analyst at FXTM. Specialising in financial market research with a focus on China and the Asian markets, his areas of expertise include forex, precious metals, commodities and global stocks.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Lukman Otunuga

Lukman Otunuga
Research Analyst(1043 Topics)

Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. A keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, Lukman is well versed in the various factors affecting the currency markets.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Alex Gurr

Alex Gurr
Guest Analyst(437 Topics)

Alex Gurr has been studying the movements across the financial markets for a number of years and possesses over three years of work experience as an analyst in an international brokerage. Alex was raised in New Zealand and is also a former NZ CFA Research Champion for Massey University, where he also holds a BBS in economics and finance.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Han Tan

Han Tan
Market Analyst(88 Topics)

Tan Chung Han (Han Tan) joined FXTM in January 2019 as a Market Analyst. A highly experienced financial journalist and news presenter with an in-depth understanding of the Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific regions, Han will be providing valuable insights into local and international market news, as well as macroeconomic trends. Han will also act as the face of the company for these regions by providing market commentary, thereby solidifying FXTM’s reputation as a leading authority on world currency trends.

All market analyses from FXTM are available in English, however some material is also available in Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Korean.

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Latest Market Research Articles

Markets tepid ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Lukman Otunuga

11 December @ 10:38

By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst

Markets tepid ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Asian markets struggle for direction Dollar waits for Federal Reserve rate decision Gold grinds higher on market caution Asian markets were subdued on Wednesday morning as investors grew increasingly anxious over the lack of update on US-China trade talks. Repeated mixed signals... Read full post
Stocks USD Pound Gold
Is this the calm before the tariff-deadline storm?
Han Tan

10 December @ 09:02

By Han Tan, Market Analyst

Is this the calm before the tariff-deadline storm?
Market participants find themselves amid relatively calm waters, as investors count down the days to President Trump’s December 15 tariff deadline. With that potential catalyst in mind, markets could be in for some heavy volatility in just a matter of days. Gold has been hovering just above $... Read full post
US-China Trade Deal Gold Japanese Yen Brent Crude Oil OPEC+
Week Ahead: UK elections, trade talks, and central banks meetings
Hussein Sayed

9 December @ 09:56

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist (Gulf & MENA)

Week Ahead: UK elections, trade talks, and central banks meetings
Traders and investors are bracing for a volatile week ahead as several events may determine the direction of markets for the foreseeable future. Will the Conservatives secure a majority in the UK election? Looking at where Sterling stands now, it seems evident that currency traders have been... Read full post
UK elections Sterling GBP Trade Tariffs FED ECB
Markets steady ahead of NFP; OPEC agree to deeper cuts
Lukman Otunuga

6 December @ 12:00

By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst

Markets steady ahead of NFP; OPEC agree to deeper cuts
Trump strikes positive tone on trade talks OPEC gearing up for deeper output cuts   Saudi Aramco Raises $25.6 Billion in World's Biggest IPO Gold steady ahead of US jobs data Asian markets edged cautiously higher on Friday as investors took heart from President Donald Trump’s... Read full post
Stocks OPEC Aramco Gold NFP
Markets keep dancing on trade headlines
Hussein Sayed

5 December @ 09:11

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist (Gulf & MENA)

Markets keep dancing on trade headlines
Equity markets recover on hopes of US-China trade deal Weak US economic data drive the dollar lower Sterling breaks above 1.28-1.30 range on expectations of Conservative majority   After a steep fall in global equity markets over the first two trading days of December, sentiment... Read full post
Stocks Trade USD GBP Brexit Jobs
Global markets shaken by fresh trade concerns
Lukman Otunuga

4 December @ 11:31

By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst

Global markets shaken by fresh trade concerns
Risk aversion returns on possible delay in trade deal Dollar hit by disappointing economic data Pound to remain choppy ahead of general elections Gold rises from the ashes and eyes $1492 It is another day, but the same old story with trade developments as conflicting signals on the... Read full post
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