Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom is a pioneer in computerized technical analysis of the markets. Real market case studies show how to properly apply the ...

Employers added just 22,000 jobs, far below consensus expectations, signaling that hiring momentum has slowed. A softer labor market reduces upward pressure on wages, that, in turn, eases one of the ...

The moving average convergence/divergence indicator helps investors identify price trends Brian Dolan's decades of experience as a trader and strategist have exposed ...

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In 1982, I started working as a technical analyst of the financial markets, leaving behind a career as a biochemist. One of the earliest technical tools I found was ...

In theory, trend trading is easy. All you need to do is keep on buying when you see the price rising higher and keep on selling when you see it breaking lower. In practice, however, it is far more ...

Moving Average Convergence/Divergence or MACD is a momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) of a stock price ...

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MACD tracks momentum using moving averages to signal trend shifts in Bitcoin price direction. Bullish or bearish crossovers help traders time entries and exits based on trend strength. Works best in ...