Chris Weston

Head of Research

Chris Weston is our Head of Research and holds over 24 years of experience in the industry. A highly-respected financial services expert, Chris has supported both retail and institutional clients at IG, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, covering research as well as sales and trading roles. His extensive exposure to the FX, equities and fixed income markets puts him in a unique position to provide inspiring insights, research, ideas and risk-management strategies that support every step of your trading journey. Based in Australia, Chris is a well-known global media figure, regularly appearing on Bloomberg, Bloomberg Arabia, Channel News Asia and Sky News Business.Follow Chris if you’re after informed analysis on currencies, political risks, macro events and cutting-edge trade ideas.

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Will Elon Musk Bring Tesla Under SpaceX and Create a $4 Trillion Company?
Will Elon Musk Bring Tesla Under SpaceX and Create a $4 Trillion Company?

One of the most fascinating dynamics surrounding SpaceX right now is the growing speculation that Elon Musk could eventually bring Tesla under the SpaceX umbrella, creating a company valued at close to $4 trillion.

Why WTI Crude Is the Most Important Chart in Markets Right Now
Why WTI Crude Is the Most Important Chart in Markets Right Now

I'd argue Brent crude is currently the single most important and closely watched chart in macro markets. Brent crude is testing a pivotal technical level as traders weigh the US-Iran agreement, supply risks and the outlook for oil prices.

RBA holds rates at 4.35%. Is this the peak for the cycle?
RBA holds rates at 4.35%. Is this the peak for the cycle?

The RBA kept the cash rate at 4.35%, but markets are asking whether the hiking cycle is now over. We look at Governor Bullock's message, inflation risks, the outlook for AUD/USD and the key data that could shape the August meeting.

Crypto Buyers Are Missing: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Under Pressure
Crypto Buyers Are Missing: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Under Pressure

Crypto Buyers are M.I.A: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum target key support levels

Gold Outlook: Will XAUUSD Break Higher or Lower This Week?
Gold Outlook: Will XAUUSD Break Higher or Lower This Week?

Gold trades in a tight range as traders watch US jobs data, Fed expectations and US-Iran talks. Key XAUUSD levels are $4,595 and $4,366.

SpaceX IPO: What Traders Need to Know About the SPCX Listing
SpaceX IPO: What Traders Need to Know About the SPCX Listing
Why SpaceX Could Become the ‘Perfect’ Trading Stock
Why SpaceX Could Become the ‘Perfect’ Trading Stock

The SpaceX IPO is already shaping up as one of the biggest market events in years. Financial media, investors and traders are all focused on one question: how will SpaceX trade once it officially lists on the expected date of 12 June?

Trading WTI Crude: Traders optimistic on a deal, but can crude break $90?
Trading WTI Crude: Traders optimistic on a deal, but can crude break $90?

Markets are optimistic about a potential US-Iran framework agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension and gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which could ease energy supply constraints and reduce geopolitical risk premiums, although the timeline for a full nuclear deal is considered aggressive and may require extensions; crude prices have fallen from around $108 to below $93 amid volatile reactions to geopolitical developments, with futures indicating that prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing supply uncertainties and gradual recovery in Gulf production and exports.

Trading Gold: Technical levels and an outlook for the week ahead
Trading Gold: Technical levels and an outlook for the week ahead

Gold starts the new trading week with the buyers stepping up, but whether this move can kick will be driven by moves in crude, US 10yr Treasury yields, and the reaction to US economic data.

Trading the Week Ahead: Key Risks, Data and Market Levels to Watch
Trading the Week Ahead: Key Risks, Data and Market Levels to Watch

A detailed trading outlook for the week ahead, covering FX, equities, crude oil, central bank decisions, key data releases and technical levels shaping global markets.

A Turning Point in the Australian Economy and a Possible Final RBA Rate Hike
A Turning Point in the Australian Economy and a Possible Final RBA Rate Hike

Australia faces slowing growth as the RBA likely hikes to 4.35%. Markets assess inflation risks, fiscal policy, and whether this marks the final rate move.

A Trader’s Weekly Playbook: Mega Cap Earnings, Central Banks and Australian CPI
A Trader’s Weekly Playbook: Mega Cap Earnings, Central Banks and Australian CPI

Traders face a heavy week of market-moving events including mega cap tech earnings, central bank meetings and Australian CPI. Key risks and opportunities across equities, FX and commodities.

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