Kathy Lien

Kathy Lien

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Veteran FX strategist and author; blends fundamental and technical FX analysis; co‑founder BKForex.

Markets Near Record Highs as Peace Prospects Brighten
SocialApr 15, 2026

Markets Near Record Highs as Peace Prospects Brighten

🚨 IRAN. CHINA. OIL. STOCKS. 2 MINUTES. Markets are near record highs but the US-Iran ceasefire is still up in the air, China is watching every move, and oil prices are creeping up. Here's what it all means for your portfolio 👇 📌...

By Kathy Lien
Middle East Tensions Trump Economic Data, Fueling Oil Surge
SocialApr 13, 2026

Middle East Tensions Trump Economic Data, Fueling Oil Surge

🚨 Markets on edge as US–Iran tensions escalate and risk of a Strait of Hormuz blockade sends oil higher and stocks lower. Here’s my take on it all: Middle East headlines now matter more than economic data. Higher gas prices could...

By Kathy Lien
Trump Announces Hormuz Blockade, Oil Jumps 7%
SocialApr 13, 2026

Trump Announces Hormuz Blockade, Oil Jumps 7%

Trump says the US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins at 10AM ET Oil already up 7% and we haven't even started. I'm watching response from China 🇨🇳 How much pain are you pricing in for stocks today? 👇 $CL $USO...

By Kathy Lien
Avoid Jumping Into Gold Gap Moves
SocialApr 13, 2026

Avoid Jumping Into Gold Gap Moves

Another lesson in gap trading in gold last night - NEVER jump into the move

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Read the Calendar Before Charts: 10‑Minute Market Primer
SocialApr 12, 2026

Read the Calendar Before Charts: 10‑Minute Market Primer

Most traders obsess over charts 📊 but ignore what actually moves markets first. Here’s the 10-minute morning routine I’ve used for 20+ years to read the calendar, headlines, and signals from bonds, oil, and gold before any trade 🎯 https://t.co/jEK13r3Nke https://t.co/jEK13r3Nke

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Light Data Week Ahead, Keep an Eye on Iran
SocialApr 12, 2026

Light Data Week Ahead, Keep an Eye on Iran

This week looks like a lighter data week which watch Iran 🇺🇸 US -PPI -Beige Book -Empire State -Philly Fed 🇪🇺 EZ -EZ IP -EZ CPI Revisions 🇬🇧 GB GDP & IP 🇦🇺 AU -Jobs report -Inflation Expectations 🇳🇿 NZ PMI Composite & Services 🇨🇳 CN GDP, IP & Retail Sales

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Inside My Trader Mind: Schwab’s Brain Scan Reveals
SocialApr 11, 2026

Inside My Trader Mind: Schwab’s Brain Scan Reveals

Charles Schwab scanned my brain for their Mind of a Trader series and here's what they found👇 https://t.co/rK220rqekN

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US‑Iran Talks Stall, Markets Slide Across Board
SocialApr 10, 2026

US‑Iran Talks Stall, Markets Slide Across Board

Based on this, US-Iran talks aren't going well 👎 Markets telling same story with stocks lower, gold lower, US dollar strengthens, oil rebounds https://t.co/ZmGKsaR6y5

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US Inflation Hotter Yet Below Forecast, Oil Drop Helps
SocialApr 10, 2026

US Inflation Hotter Yet Below Forecast, Oil Drop Helps

⚠️ US inflation 🔥hotter than prior month Cooler than forecast 🥶 With Oil Drop, inflation fears easing CPI MoM 0.9% in line (Prev 0.3%) CPI YoY 3.3% (Forecast 3.4%, Prev 2.4%) Core CPI MoM 0.2% (Forecast 0.3%, Previous 0.2%) Core CPI YoY 2.6% (Forecast...

By Kathy Lien
3‑Step Framework Turns $
SocialApr 5, 2026

3‑Step Framework Turns $

(New Video) A Simple 3 Step Framework to Avoid Choppy Markets that helped this Thai Doctor turn $47,000 into $1,000,000 in Trading Capital https://t.co/i4mZuJM4fC https://t.co/i4mZuJM4fC

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Data Deluge, yet Iran Conflict Remains Market Driver
SocialApr 5, 2026

Data Deluge, yet Iran Conflict Remains Market Driver

Another week of heavy data but don't be mistaken Iran War will run the show 👇 🇺🇸 US - ISM Services -CPI -Fed Minutes -Durable Goods -Personal income/spending -UMich 🇪🇺 EZ -Retail Sales -PMI Rev -GE Trade & IP 🇨🇦 CA -IVEY -Jobs 🇳🇿 NZ -RBNZ -PMI 🇦🇺 AU Retail Sales

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Analyzing Today’s Market Swings and Future Outlook
SocialApr 2, 2026

Analyzing Today’s Market Swings and Future Outlook

My thoughts on today’s drop in stocks, gold, rally in oil and US dollar What comes next https://t.co/vJEqtVN6Ej

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Markets Rally as Trump Iran News Eclipses US Retail Sales
SocialApr 1, 2026

Markets Rally as Trump Iran News Eclipses US Retail Sales

Trump’s Iran update vs US Retail Sales - that’s the main focus for markets today. Stocks up, dollar down, Gold firm but Oil still above $100. Here’s what to watch 👇 https://t.co/gU5QbERzUH

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Trade Big Reports Effectively with These Simple Tips
SocialApr 1, 2026

Trade Big Reports Effectively with These Simple Tips

With so many big reports this week, here’s some tips on how to trade them

By Kathy Lien