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12th Dec - Monday Market Update #207 - Big Week ahead for Central Banks.
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Broadcom Inc ( $A

Paul Wallace
2 days ago2 min read


1st Dec - Monday Market Update #206 - Santa Rally, or Santa Shootdown?
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Silver v US Dolla

Paul Wallace
Dec 12 min read


24th Nov - Monday Market Update - Big week ahead for the UK & Ukraine.
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the DECS Trader Transformation Mentorship: https://bit.ly/DECS26 Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, iShares MSCI Unite

Paul Wallace
Nov 242 min read


17th November - Monday Market Update #204 - A big week ahead.
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Bitcoin vs USD ( $BTCUSD ),

Paul Wallace
Nov 172 min read


10th Nov - Monday Market Update #203: Risk-On giddiness to return?
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, Irish Stock Exchange ($ISEQ

Paul Wallace
Nov 102 min read


OODA Loop for Traders: How to Think & Act Faster Under Pressure
🎯 “Clarity comes from cycling faster through confusion than the competition.” In this week’s coaching video, I unpack how traders can use the OODA Loop — a decision-making framework I first learned in the RAF — to make clearer, faster, and more confident trading decisions. The OODA Loop (Observe → Orient → Decide → Act) was originally developed for fighter pilots who had to make split-second calls under extreme pressure. In trading, it’s just as powerful. When you learn to

Paul Wallace
Nov 51 min read


3rd November - Monday Market Update #202 - Is it a load of old $CAC?
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, French CAC 40 Index ($CAC),

Paul Wallace
Nov 32 min read


27th October - Monday Market Update #201 - Major Week Ahead.
Make 2025 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG Hello Traders, Thanks to those of you who joined us today. I should reiterate that the Monday Market Update is just that. A big picture overview of the markets, with a few 'charts of interest' thrown in. There are no trade recommendations, this is not a signal service - just what I am looking at and interested in. Today we looked at; FX STAM, META Platforms ($META), Mic

Paul Wallace
Oct 272 min read


🎯 TOGS BONUS – Trading Double Tops & Bottoms
“Every trader knows Double Tops and Bottoms — but few trade them the same way.” In this Bonus Session of the TOGS Trading Podcast , Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden take on one of the oldest and most recognisable reversal setups in trading — the Double Top and Double Bottom . You’ll see how two experienced traders approach the same pattern completely differently — from how they spot early formation, to confirmation, timing, and trade management once price turns. It’s an eye-ope

Paul Wallace
Oct 251 min read


TOGS 52 – Journals, Data & Learning From Your Trades. Trading Podcast S3 Ep14
🎯 “Your journal isn’t just a record — it’s the mirror that shows you who you are when you trade.” In this week’s episode, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden dive deep into how professional traders turn journaling and data into real performance feedback. They break down how to capture the right information, recognise patterns in your behaviour, and turn those lessons into consistent improvement. Whether you’re just starting a journal or refining your process, this episode will h

Paul Wallace
Oct 231 min read


Resolve. Refocus. Reset.
Hey Trader, Yesterday I opened the 48-Hour Trading Reset — to give serious traders a short window to pause, assess, and decide if they’re truly ready to improve. This isn’t about urgency. It’s about intent. 🟢 Accountability Reset — Join the VTP TAG (£30/month) Build structure, discipline, and accountability with a team that keeps you honest.👉 https://bit.ly/VTPTAG 🔵 Clarity Reset — 2-Hour TDS Session (£200) Two hours to review your process, find the blind spots, and shar

Paul Wallace
Oct 231 min read
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