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Esty Dwek - CIO

As a member of the Executive Committee and FlowBank's Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Esty is responsible for the investment strategy of the bank. She also heads the Market Research department and plays a key role in developing the bank's educational offerings, among other things. Esty Dwek has over 15 years of experience in finance. Most recently she was the head of market strategy for Natixis IM Solutions. Prior to Natixis, Esty was a global strategist with the emerging markets team at Loomis, Sayles & Company. Esty began her career in 2006 at HSBC Private Bank. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University.

Macro ・ Asset Allocation

6 December 2022

MonthlyFlow - Overview 2023

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Forex ・ EURUSD ・ USDJPY

30 November 2022

A Rising Chance the USD Correction Becomes a Reversal

The Dollar Index has fallen over 8% from the multi-decade highs printed in September, moving from around $114 to $105. As we round out the year, traders are now questioning whether the downturn marks the start of a reversal lower, or if this is ...

Stock Index ・ Nasdaq ・ Trading ・ dow jones

18 November 2022

Tracking the best indices to trade the equities rebound

The rebound in equities indices over recent weeks is gathering steam - but in some markets more than others. How have stock averages performed and which indices are best to join the rally?

Commodities ・ Energy ・ natural gas ・ oil

4 November 2022

The Nat Gas Sell Off Looks Overdone

In the commodities space, dominating trader chat heading into the final months of the year is the reversal in the price of Nat Gas (Natural Gas).

Macro ・ Asset Allocation

31 October 2022

MonthlyFlow - November 2022

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Forex ・ USDJPY ・ japanese yen

21 October 2022

USDJPY at 150. What can stop the yen demise?

Intervention from the Bank of Japan has so far done nothing to stop the slide in the Japanese yen this year. Will the central bankers try to intervene again or must they finally pivot to rate hikes?

Commodities ・ Energy ・ oil

14 October 2022

Crude Oil Starts Q4 Well - Is the Bottom in?

Volatility is one of the main reasons traders are drawn to trading oil. ‘Black gold’, as it is often referred to in trading circles, is notorious for outsized price swings when compared with more typically stable assets such as ...

Forex ・ UK ・ pound ・ Brexit

7 October 2022

Is Parity Calling for GBPUSD after Mini-Budget Volatility?

It’s been a wild old ride for the British Pound over the last fortnight. It has been brought on by a loss of confidence in the new British government and corresponding confidence that the Bank of England can save the day.

Macro ・ Asset Allocation

30 September 2022

MonthlyFlow - October 2022

Is a bottom near?: Markets continue to worry about overtightening and recession

Commodities ・ Gold ・ Silver

23 September 2022

Traders’ Positioning Shows Preference for Silver vs Gold Price

Action in the metals market is heating up. Gold prices have broken down to fresh lows for the year over the last week while silver prices have remained well supported.

Commodities ・ Energy ・ sentiment

16 September 2022

Falling European Energy Prices & Market Sentiment

The energy crisis has ballooned into one of the key economic factors of 2022. With rising global inflation and the so-called cost-of-living crisis dominating headlines, rising gas prices are front and centre for markets.

Online Trading ・ Trading App ・ Trading

9 September 2022

Day Trading Strategies For September

September is always an interesting time in financial markets. The end of the summer brings with it much sadness but also a renewed sense of purpose; the end of the year is in sight and the “back to school” mentality sees traders resharpening ...

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