Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Drawbacks of Technical Analysis...when it WON'T work

When fundamental factors or economic data become the key attention of the market, technical analysis will not work since traders become sensitive to any changes.
News Releases major news releases like US non-farm payrolls have created situations in the market that are incompatible with technical analysis as volume and volatility spikes, depending on the increase of speculation on the possible results. Although the aftermath more than not will once again adhere, the mass speculation that ensues makes sure that traders are scrapping for the best price available in filling their positions rather than applying your every day moving average or price oscillator


Central Bank Intervention The Bank of Japan serves as an excellent example of the Central bank intervention of throwing a "monkey wrench" into the best technical analysis. The main purpose of the intervention of the Bank of Japan is to not only modify spot prices but also to ensure washing out speculators. As a result, in order to achieve support or resistance levels, improbable levels will be targeted by bank officials. Volatility spikes as risk-takers try to be captured in a drive trade and others attempt to exit at the best price available, the moment intervention efforts are spotted

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