Julian Pineda, CFA
Senior Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental and Technical Analysis, Market Education
Trading Style: Swing/Long-term trading
Experience:
• 7+ years of analysis in FX, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, and other derivatives.
• Conducted over 500 educational and analysis webinars/live sessions covering market trends, sentiment, and psychology.
• Speaker at several financial conferences in Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Argentina.
• Worked with several brokers across the LATAM region.
• Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter.
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Dow Jones Forecast: The DJIA Loses Ground Ahead of the NFP Release
Dow Jones dropped over 2% during the last trading week, falling from the peak of 43,400 recorded in late December 2024.
USD/CAD Update: The Canadian Dollar Remains Weak Amid Political Uncertainty
Despite the recovery shown by the Canadian dollar two sessions ago, the balance has now shifted 0.5% higher in favor of the U.S. dollar, keeping USD/CAD near levels not seen in the past four years.
Gold Forecast: Bullish Pressure Sets the Tone for the Start of the Year
Gold has registered growth of over 1% in recent hours, positioning itself above $2,650 per ounce.
Bitcoin in 2024: The Cryptocurrency Reaches $100k for the First Time
The most significant event for BTC in 2024 was breaking through the $100,000 per Bitcoin level, defying the market’s most optimistic projections and marking a new historical milestone in the world of digital currencies.
Oil Market (WTI): The Next Bullish Opportunity in 2025?
During the final part of Q4 2024, WTI has remained within the $70 per barrel zone, fiercely resisting movements below this critical support.
EUR/USD Forecast: The Price Breaks the Two-Year Support Zone
EUR/USD has recorded a 2% decline over the last five sessions, favoring the dollar and placing the euro in a sustained bearish zone.
USD/JPY Forecast: Uptrend Intact After CPI Release
USD/JPY has risen by approximately 8% since late October, primarily favoring the US dollar and pushing the yen into a constant bearish zone.
Gold Update: China's Stimulus Limits Bearish Action
Gold prices have shown a 6% growth since November, reaching the $2,700 per troy ounce level once again.
DJIA Forecast: The Dow Declines After the NFP
The Dow has managed to surpass the 44,000-point barrier and currently maintains steady growth of just over 7% since November.
Bitcoin Analysis: The Leading Cryptocurrency is Trading Below $100k
Bitcoin has experienced a surprising bullish trend in recent sessions, reaching $100,000 per BTC for the first time.