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.
Most recent articles
Geopolitical Risk in 2026 Is Rising and Markets May Be Underpricing It
We are only nine days into 2026, yet the pace and scale of geopolitical developments already suggest a material shift in the global risk landscape.
Traders’ Week Ahead Playbook - Nonfarm Payrolls, US CPI, Central Banks & the Year-End Liquidity Test
Markets enter the final trading week of 2025 with US nonfarm payrolls, CPI, and five G10 central bank meetings in focus. A trader’s playbook on liquidity, bond yields, equities, and volatility risks into year-end.
A Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Central Banks, AI Earnings, and Market Setups to Watch
A packed week for traders: four G10 central bank meetings, key China data, and major AI earnings from Oracle and Broadcom. See the market risks and trading setups to watch.
Australian Economy Heating Up: RBA Rate Hikes Implied for 2026, And What This Means for Trading the AUD
Australia’s hotter-than-expected inflation data has shifted market expectations toward potential RBA rate hikes in 2026. Here’s what the latest economic indicators mean for CPI, interest rates, the AUD, commodities, and ASX sector performance.
Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Rising Risk Appetite Into a High-Impact December
Markets head into December with rising risk appetite, major event risks, and key data releases in focus. Explore the top trading themes, catalysts and opportunities for the week ahead.
Nvidia Posts Impressive Earnings: Revenue, Margins, Outlook and Market Reaction
Nvidia delivers a major Q3 earnings beat with $57B in revenue, strong Q4 guidance, surging data-center sales, and exceptional demand for Blackwell GPUs. Here’s the full breakdown of what’s driving NVDA higher in after-hours trading.
Crypto Market Outlook: Is The Drawdown a Buying Opportunity or More Downside to Come?
Crypto markets have sold off sharply, with Bitcoin and major altcoins experiencing deep drawdowns. We break down liquidations, ETF flows, leverage positioning, key downside levels, and what traders should watch next.
A Trader's Weekly Playbook: Key Market Risks, Nvidia Earnings & US Nonfarm Payrolls
Get the Trader’s Week Ahead Playbook covering key market risks, Nvidia earnings, US payrolls, UK gilt volatility, central bank expectations, and the major global data releases driving the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and FX markets this week.
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Trigger Market Volatility as Traders Brace for IEEPA Decision
Markets have focused intently on the Supreme Court hearing and the forthcoming ruling on Trump’s use of IEEPA tariffs — a case that could potentially reshape U.S. trade policy, alter deficit projections, and inject a degree of uncertainty and volatility into global markets.
A Traders' Playbook: Fed Ends QT, USD Rallies, and Traders Eye US Labour Markets and BoE Risk
Traders refocus as the Fed ends QT, the DXY surges toward 100, OPEC+ pauses output hikes, and the BoE meeting looms as the key risk for markets this week.
Meta Earnings Reaction: Investors Question Capex Surge Despite Solid Q3 Results
Meta’s Q3 earnings beat forecasts, but shares fell as rising capex and expense growth unsettled investors. Will heavy AI spending pay off in 2026?
Trading Nvidia: Can the AI Giant Become the First $5 Trillion Company?
Nvidia surges past $200 as Jensen Huang projects $500 billion in sales. With Blackwell GPUs in full production, could it become the first $5 trillion company?
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