Advanced news trading strategies
What you'll learn
Master how to interpret high-impact economic news and assess its potential market reaction
Learn pre-news planning techniques, including entry setups and scenario mapping
Understand market psychology and price behavior during major news releases
Discover advanced strategies like:
Straddle entries
Spike and fade reversals
Post-news breakout confirmation trades
Learn how to avoid fakeouts and whipsaws using timing, filters, and sentiment tools
Apply precise risk management frameworks tailored to high-volatility trading
Analyze real-world trade examples from historical events
Macro trading
What you'll learn
Understand the core principles of macro trading and how it differs from technical trading
Learn how central bank policies, inflation, interest rates, and economic data affect markets
Discover how to analyze macro indicators such as GDP, CPI, PMI, and NFP reports
Explore how to trade macro themes through Forex, commodities, indices, and bonds
Gain insight into risk management and position sizing for longer-term, macro-based trades
Analyze historical case studies of successful macro trades and market shifts
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Hedging
What you'll learn
What hedging is and why it’s vital in the oil & gas industry
Key instruments used in hedging: futures, options, and swaps
How to structure basic hedging strategies for producers and consumers
Real-world examples of hedging crude oil, natural gas, and refined products
The risks and limitations of hedging in energy markets
Energy basis
What you'll learn
What energy basis means in crude oil, natural gas, and refined products markets
Key causes of basis risk: location, quality, transportation, and infrastructure constraints
How basis impacts producer revenue and hedging effectiveness
Hedging instruments used to manage basis risk, including basis swaps and spread trades
Real-world examples of basis hedging strategies and how they’re structured
Oil & Gas Hedging with Swaps
What you'll learn
What commodity swaps are and how they differ from futures and options
How oil & gas companies use swaps to hedge price risk
Key components of a swap: fixed price, floating price, notional volume
Real-world examples of crude oil and natural gas swap strategies
Risks, benefits, and considerations when using swaps for hedging
Developing an Energy Hedging Policy
What you'll learn
Why an energy hedging policy is important for risk management
Key components of a comprehensive hedging policy
How to define risk exposure, hedging objectives, and risk tolerance
Governance, controls, and reporting structures for policy enforcement
Best practices for reviewing, updating, and communicating the policy internally
Forex Hedging
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of hedging and its role in the Forex market
Different types of hedging strategies (direct, cross, and options-based)
How to set up a hedge using Forex pairs, contracts, or options
Situations where hedging is beneficial — and when it’s not
How to manage and exit hedge positions effectively
Economic Indicators
What you'll learn
What economic indicators are and why they matter in financial markets
The difference between leading, lagging, and coincident indicators
Key indicators to watch (e.g., GDP, CPI, NFP, interest rates, PMI)
How economic data impacts currencies, stocks, bonds, and commodities
How to use economic calendars and plan around news releases
Trade the Non-Farm Payrolls
What you'll learn
What the NFP report is, how it's calculated, and why it moves markets
How to interpret NFP data alongside unemployment rate and average hourly earnings
Pre-release strategies: how to prepare using forecasts, sentiment, and positioning
Live trading strategies for high-volatility conditions (breakouts, fades, traps)
Post-release analysis and how to adjust your trading plan based on the results
Consumer Price Index
What you'll learn
What the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is and how it measures inflation
Why CPI is closely watched by central banks like the Federal Reserve and ECB
How CPI data impacts markets such as forex (USD pairs), gold, indices, and bonds
Pre-release analysis techniques, consensus expectations, and market positioning
Trading strategies for before, during, and after CPI announcements, including volatility setups
A Guide to Trading the FOMC
What you'll learn
What the FOMC is, how it functions, and why its meetings move markets
How interest rate decisions and monetary policy statements impact asset prices (e.g., USD, gold, indices)
How to interpret the dot plot, economic projections, and Fed Chair press conferences
Pre-FOMC preparation: analyzing consensus, sentiment, and market positioning
Real-time and post-announcement trading strategies, including breakout and fade setups




