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Oil was crushed and more market instability is spreading. Master Trader Tim Pesut joins Merlin to talk about some pressing issues facing global currencies. Including: The US Dollar, the Euro, Putin, China, Oil and much more!

Markets continued their downside momentum Monday, even in lieu of positive comments that the fed will not raise rates for longer than expected. Part of the selloff was due to fear in the market place, and focus on Ebola. Master Instructor, Roger Best, joins Merlin for a look at how these major news headlines spread fear and create market moves as well as trading opportunities. Roger also shares his thoughts on market levels and where he sees things headed.

John O’Donnell calls in from Vancouver where he is teaching a free class on market timing. Merlin and John talk about some of the market evolution that has happened in Canada. Other topic include oil, precious metals, global currencies and much more!

Master trader and instructor, Eric Ochotnicki talks to Merlin about the current “Risk-Off” environment and what it means for long term investors. The duo take a look at why the ProActive investor XLT program uses 3 different portfolios and why it’s important you choose the correct one! Eric also offers his thoughts on some key levels where buying into the market might make sense.

Over the past few days, the entire Online Trading Academy family gathered in Southern California, working on ways to make the customer experience even better. This included expansion in to many international markets, including India. Vishal Subandh began trading on the institutional level before studying trading at Online Trading Academy. He uses his extensive knowledge of global markets and assets to deliver exceptional education to students in his home country of India. Merlin and Vishal discuss market relationships, and Vishals path to success.

A trio of top instructors join Merlin from the Online Trading Academy International Conference. Darek Zelek, Brandon Wendell and Ara Bayindiryan share their thoughts of the conference, markets and brand new courses being built at Online Trading Academy.

Today’s listeners were treated to a great show with Tillie Allison and also received a copy of her DVD: “How To Retire With More Money Than You Need” , just for calling in. Tillie talks about how investors should be looking at the current market selloff, and what it means to the long term picture. Merlin and Tillie also talk about increasing rates of return, which is a key topic in Tillie’s DVD.

Having spent many months traveling the world teaching people about Market Timing principles, Jeff Manson stops by the studio to talk about what he has learned. The duo starts off with a look at global exchanges similarities and differences and how the differ. Jeff points out that there is one overwhelming problem that he observes regularly which leads to trading failure. Jeff also offers his insights into our current market situation.

Chairman of Sprott US holdings joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a look at the booming natural resources market here in the US, and how it plays into the global events. Mr. Rule lays out may factors which support continuation of strength here in the states, not only for oil, but natural gas as well. Then focus turns to Gold and its current fall from grace!  

Market Veteran Scott McCormick joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at the markets from a sector strength perspective. The duo look at several comparison charts which illustrate how sector rotation may be giving us clues as to internal strength and weakness. Scott also addresses the BECK report and how it influences his trading & investment decisions. Market filters are also discussed.

John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld are Joined by Dr. Richard Ebeling who takes a look at the current economic situation and its bubble like appearance. The trio take a look at several factors contributing to the problem, as well as several solutions.

A new film called Broken Eggs, paints a very grim outlook for the vast majority of Americans. Bestselling author, trader, teacher; Larry Jacobson joins Merlin to confirm what the film portrays, but reassures listeners that achieving retirement with ample money is a very attainable goal. Larry and Merlin talk about some of the key items needed to increase rates of return, and how the average person can do better than their broker with a little education on strategy & markets.

With a guest vacancy today, Merlin takes the time to answer many listener questions with topics ranging from the new Alibaba IPO to How to eliminate gap risks in stocks, Diversification to modification of trading platforms and price charts.

With nearly every university teaching the Keynesian approach to the markets, it has Merlin and John wondering if any manor university is teaching the Austrian approach! Dr. Randall Holcombe of Florida State University joins the show to talk about his new book, Advanced Introduction to the Austrian School of Economics, which he is using in his classes. Dr. Holcombe talks  about the significant differentiators between Keynesian and Austrian economics.

Intrigued by the electronic evolution of the stock exchanges, Scot Stoked immersed himself in trading back in the mid 90’s. He learned the hard way that the markets are unforgiving to those who don’t understand how they work! He went to teach trading and this improved his trading, and ultimately allowing him to trade for a living. Scot talks about some his major learning obstacles as well as some trade analysis he performed in his class today.

Director of the Ayn Rand Institute, Yaron Brook joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a look at Objectivism and how its principles allow everyone to have the happiest and successful life possible. The trio take a look at what the major obstacles are to happiness in the world, and how big government and education have been at the forefront of the problem.

Taking a week off from teaching to focus on his trading, master trader Steve Bobbitt, joins Merlin for a look at the global picture and its market impacts. This show takes a look at the impacts of Scotland becoming its own country, Wars and conflict, Oil and crude prices and the Euro and its steep drop. Merlin and Steve analyze many charts and offer opinions on listener trade questions.

On past shows, Master trader Don Dawson has give many examples of how commodity trends give us insights to global trends and help us anticipate market moves. On today’s show, Don takes a look at how upcoming interest rate increases can be anticipated by looking at specific futures contracts. This allows him to pinpoint, with a high probability when the fed will begin raising rates. The duo also take a look at the grain markets and talk about production bottoms which may be key in determining buy points for commodities like, corn, soybeans, wheat etc.

A former Broker at FXCM, David Warner is now teaching Forex classes for Online Trading Academy. Coming from a traditional investment background, David shares some of the major things he has learned over the years with Power Trading Radio listeners. Later Merlin and David take a look at a couple currency pairs for potential trading opportunities and suggestions on how to trade economic data releases.

With 38 years of trading experience under his belt, former CBOE trader Marty Dim joins Merlin for a look at an often overlooked tactic to protect traders. We have insurance for almost everything else we don’t want to lose, yet most traders do NOT protect their investments. Marty quantifies how much it might cost to protect your portfolios if the markets do have a pull back, and how it might look on a chart. TJ the ChartMaster brings up several images to represent the levels.