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ForexTime Market Analysis Team

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
Global Head of Currency Strategy and Market Research at FXTM (406 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. read more...

Hussein Sayed

Hussein Sayed
Chief Market Strategist (Gulf & MENA) (1181 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. read more...

Yue Zhong
Market Analyst (357 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. read more...

Lukman Otunuga
Research Analyst (1960 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. read more...

Alex Gurr

Alex Gurr
Guest Analyst (1008 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. read more...

Latest Market Research Articles

26 April @ 17:40 By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst
Euro struggles to maintain post ECB gains
The Euro initially rebounded to a fresh daily high of 1.2209 on Thursday after Mario Draghi struck an upbeat tone on the Eurozone economy. Draghi stated that growth remained solid and broad based, talking down concerns over recent softness in economic data. However, the Euro later plummeted...
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EUR USD
26 April @ 10:50 By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst
Euro softens ahead of ECB decision, Draghi in focus
There is a growing air of anticipation across financial markets ahead of the European Central Bank rate decision and press conference later in the day. Although the ECB is broadly expected to keep monetary policy unchanged in April, the main focus and potential action will probably revolve...
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EUR WTI
25 April @ 14:37 By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst
Global stocks under pressure while Gold dips
Global equity markets were under pressure on Wednesday as rising U.S Treasury bond yields and speculation of higher U.S interest rates dented appetite for stocks. Most Asian shares fell during early trade following a heavy selloff on Wall Street overnight. The negative momentum from Asian...
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24 April @ 15:23 By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst
Dollar fights for throne, Euro wobbles while Oil rises
The story behind the Dollar’s incredible appreciation in recent days continues to revolve around rising U.S bond yields and easing geopolitical risks. Market expectations of higher U.S interest rates have also played a leading role in the Greenback’s resurgence, with the DXY marching to levels...
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Hussein Sayed
24 April @ 10:17 By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist (Gulf & MENA)
Investors no more surprised by earnings surprises!
Wall Street ended mixed on Monday as tech stocks continued to lead the major indices. The S&P 500 finished flat at 2,670, with the 1.07% gain in materials offset by the 0.43% decline in the tech sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a fourth straight day as the heavyweight Goldman...
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Alex Gurr
24 April @ 02:00 By Alex Gurr, Guest Analyst
Dollar bulls dominate
The USD has exploded back onto the scene today as USD bulls kicked well into gear and lifted the USD higher against all the major pairs and commodities. This was sparked by the recent jump in US yields which is nearly at the 3% mark for 10 year yields, and more importantly it was all backed up with...
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