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Is Artificial Intelligence Biased?

Artificial Intelligence: Why does it completely dodge or ignore the point you want to make? Whilst I remain bed ridden;...
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Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management 5 – The Downfall of Amaranth Advisors: A Tale of Overexposure

I. Introduction Amaranth Advisors emerged on the financial scene in 2000, an ambitious venture led by seasoned investment manager Nicholas...
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Central Bank Action Continues to Dominate

Our previous report had the Fed dominating the week. Last week it was the turn of the BoE and Norges...
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Digital Asset Insights 27.06.23

Bitcoin Ethereum Solana Cardano Binance Bitcoin (BTC) Starting on June 19, Bitcoin opened at $26,845.9, showing an increase of 1.92%...
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SGT Chart Book

NASDAQ NASDAQ held the previous tops identified last week, which is probably the catalyst for further upside momentum traders to...
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Hawkish Hold Send Dollar Lower

Last week we were dominated by the Fed which held rates mid-week. However, despite the hold the tone was a...
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Understanding the Distinctions: Investing, Speculating, and Gambling

In the world of finance, terms like investing, speculating, and gambling are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion and misunderstandings....
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The Importance of Risk Management in Financial Trading

Financial markets offer vast opportunities for profit, attracting countless individuals eager to capitalize on their potential. However, amidst the allure...
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Digital Asset Insights 20.06.23

We provide you with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. Don't miss out on the...
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SGT Chart Book

SP500 Having come through a week seeing CPI release and the FOMC announcement of "No Rate Change", the upward trend...
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Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management 4 – The 2015 Swiss Franc Shock

Swiss Franc Shock of 2015, a Wake-up Call in Risk Management I. Introduction The Swiss franc, traditionally viewed as a...
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Oh, the woes of finding something to preach about!

It seems that lately, my attention has been pulled in every direction except for the business at hand. Don't get...
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Quieter Week After Debt Ceiling. CPI & FED Now on The Radar

Last week we had a quieter week after the volatility ahead of the debt ceiling agreement. With much detail to...
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Digital Asset Insights 13.06.23

It’s a new week and another opportunity to make informed decision about your digital assets and cryptocurrency investments. This report...
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SGT Chart Book

A few points to note by way of introduction: The premium investors demand to be compensated for taking the additional...
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Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management 3: Société Générale

Jérôme Kerviel and Société Générale: From Prestigious Beginnings to Unprecedented Scandal Before we delve into the saga of Jérôme Kerviel,...
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Can we fix it? No, it’s completely FUBAR!

I spoke to some old heads, people who have been around longer than Ethereum, and we discussed how long speculative...
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USD Debt Ceiling Agreement Done

Last week we saw the predictable debt ceiling agreement. This was then duly passed in the house and senate. With...
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Digital Asset Insights 06.06.23

We provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market in this report. Join us as we...
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SGT Chart Book

The main news events from last week is that the US debt ceiling politics are now in the rear view...
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How much fun can I have with this short report?

Guess what? I'm about to go AWOL, leaving the hectic markets behind for a few weeks. But don't worry, my...
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Cautionary Tales of Poor Risk Management – No.2 The Demise of Bearings Bank

I. The Demise of Barings Bank A Pillar of Global Finance with Far-Reaching Influence Founded in 1762, Barings Bank was...
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USD Debt Ceiling Agreement Close

Last week was dominated by the continued talk over the debt ceiling and how to break the current impasse. However,...
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Digital Asset Insights 31.05.23

Stay up to date with the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrencies with our comprehensive report. Discover how leading...
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Introducing Fractionalised Investments

In episode 3 of MARKET VIEWS, we’re exploring fractionalised investments. What they are, how they work and why fractionalised investing...
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SGT Chart Book

The main theme of the past week has been the debt ceiling negotiations, and at the time of writing it...
SGT Market Observations

It’s all well and good making a few bucks, but what then?

As mentioned in my previous reports, I covered my short position on BTC at the 27,000 level. I would not...
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Making money is easy, it’s the storing of wealth that is difficult

As mentioned in my previous reports, I finally covered my short position on BTC at the 27000 level, giving me...
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USD Momentum Slows as Debt Ceiling Talks Continue

Last week all eyes were on the Greenback and if it could continue its strong run. The week ended with...
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Digital Asset Insights 23.05.23

Stay informed and make smarter investment decisions with our weekly newsletter, a comprehensive analysis covers the latest developments of digital...