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2nd March Monday Market Update #216: Another eventful weekend, is anyone surprised anymore?
Make 2026 your best trading year ever by joining the VTP Trader Accountability Group: https://bit.ly/VTPTAG ***Apologies to those who joined the live session today - the tech and audio were just not playing ball, so I cancelled the session and re-recorded it. Sorry for any inconvenience.*** 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 int

Paul Wallace
7 days ago1 min read


2nd February - Monday Market Update #213 - So, What next?
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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, UBS Group ( $UBS ), Amazon.com ( $AMZN ), Alp

Paul Wallace
Feb 21 min read


Starting Monday: USD Edge (Q1 FX Swing Trading)
Dolla Holla Trader, A quick note as we head into the weekend. USD Edge starts on Monday 2nd February. If you’ve been considering joining the Q1 FX swing trading group, this is the point where a decision is needed — not because of hype or pressure, but because the group is about to begin. USD Edge is for traders who want: A calm, repeatable FX swing process USD-focused markets 4H charts Fewer trades, better decisions A small group with structure and accountability Details are

Paul Wallace
Jan 291 min read


26th Jan - Monday Market Update #212 - Do Davos chills carry over into a big week?
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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 ), Tesla ( $TSLA ), Boe

Paul Wallace
Jan 261 min read


19th January - Monday Market Update #211: Greenland is cold whilst Defence Stocks are hot.
Join the 2026 Q1 Dollar Edge FX Swing Trading Group Mentorship: https://bit.ly/USDEDGE 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, RTX Corporation ( $RTX ), Dassault Aviation ( $A

Paul Wallace
Jan 191 min read


12th Jan Monday Market Update #210 - Risk-On Giddiness remains
Make 2026 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, JP Morgan Chase & Co ( $JP

Paul Wallace
Jan 121 min read


5th Jan - Monday Market Update #209 - Energy & Defence Stock giddiness courtesy of US Delta Force.
Make 2026 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, Chevron Corporation ( $CVX)

Paul Wallace
Jan 51 min read


15th Dec Monday Market Update #208 - Busy final full working week of the year
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, Delta Air Lines

Paul Wallace
Dec 15, 20252 min read


8th 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
Dec 8, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 10, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read


20th October - 200th Monday Market Update: This weeks earnings crystalise a pump, or a slump?
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, RTX Corporation ( $RTX )Loc

Paul Wallace
Oct 20, 20251 min read


13th October - Monday Market Update - Do Banks earnings put wind in the sails, or leave us in choppy waters?
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, Jefferies Financial Group (

Paul Wallace
Oct 13, 20252 min read


22nd September - Monday Market Update #196 - Post FOMC Positioning
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Paul Wallace
Sep 22, 20252 min read


21st July - Monday Market Update #191 - Fascinating week ahead.
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Paul Wallace
Jul 21, 20252 min read


14th July Monday Market Update #190 - A busy week ahead.
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Paul Wallace
Jul 14, 20252 min read


23rd June Monday Market Update #188: Markets approve of Trumps strike.
***Apologies - it would appear some people joining the session where malicious in their intentions during todays session. Probably inked...

Paul Wallace
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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