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
A Traders' Playbook: Trading Trump’s Ultimatum – Oil, Rates and Rising Market Stress
Markets enter a pivotal week as Trump’s Iran ultimatum drives oil, volatility and rate expectations. Here’s how crude, equities and central banks are shaping trading risks.
US Dollar Outlook: DXY Reversal, Oil Volatility and the Straits of Hormuz Driving Markets
The US dollar sits at a critical inflection point as DXY reverses from range highs. Oil volatility, Fed rate expectations and risks in the Straits of Hormuz are driving FX, equities and global markets.
Trading the Week Ahead: Oil, USD Strength and Rising Drawdown Risk in the S&P 500
Markets enter a volatile week with oil driving cross-asset moves. Traders watch escalation risks in the Strait of Hormuz, the Fed decision, RBA meeting, private credit stress, and rising equity correlations.
US Dollar Strength Builds as Inflation and Oil Risks Reprice Fed Expectations
The US dollar is gaining momentum as oil prices surge and inflation expectations rise. Markets are repricing Fed rate cuts, Treasury yields are climbing, and the dollar index is testing key resistance near 100.
Oil Market Volatility Crisis: Have We Passed the Peak of the Energy Shock?
Oil markets experienced one of the most dramatic volatility shocks in years as Brent surged to $119 and options volatility exploded. We assess whether markets are stabilising and what traders should watch next.
Crude Oil Volatility Highest Since 2022 as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Market Uncertainty
Energy markets are experiencing extreme volatility as Middle East tensions disrupt supply routes and infrastructure. Brent crude implied volatility is at its highest since 2022, with analysts modeling scenarios ranging from $60 to $120 depending on supply disruptions.
US Dollar Breakout: Safe Haven Flows, Rising Yields and America’s Energy Edge Drive USD Buying
The US dollar outperforms G10 currencies as oil prices rise and geopolitical tensions escalate. Discover how safe haven flows, higher Treasury yields and America’s energy dominance are driving USD strength.
A Traders' Playbook: Brent Crude, S&P 500, Gold and Key Event Risks in the Week Ahead
Markets open the week in a measured risk off tone, with volatility concentrated in oil. Analysis of Brent crude, S&P 500, gold, FX flows and key macro events including US payrolls and RBA expectations.
Nvidia Earnings Beat Expectations but Shares Slide as AI Concerns Linger & Investors Want More
Nvidia delivered a major earnings beat and strong guidance, yet shares sold off sharply. We examine competition risks, AI CapEx concerns, and why GTC could be the next key catalyst.
Global Markets Weekly Outlook: Tariff Fallout, Crude Oil and Nvidia Earnings
Markets face a pivotal week with Trump tariff policy shifts, rising Iran tensions, Fed speakers, Australia CPI data and Nvidia earnings driving volatility across equities, crude oil, gold and the US dollar.
US–Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Spike as Brent Crude Tests Breakout Levels
Rising US–Iran war risks send Brent and WTI crude sharply higher. Explore Hormuz disruption risks, inflation implications, gold upside, and global market impact.
Gold Consolidates Below 5,100 as Inflation Expectations & Fiscal Risks Ease
Gold has retreated from repeated failures at 5,100, as falling inflation expectations, improving fiscal optics, and rising real yields weigh on the debasement trade. Is gold setting up for range trading or deeper downside?
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