Kathy Lien

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

Heavy Data Week Ahead, Iran Conflict Still Dominates
SocialMar 29, 2026

Heavy Data Week Ahead, Iran Conflict Still Dominates

This week is packed with market moving data but Iran War will remain a key focus 👇 🇺🇸 US -Retail Sales -Non-Farm Payrolls -ADP -Chicago PMI -ISM Mfg -Confidence -Trade 🇪🇺 EZ -EZ CPI & GE CPI -Confidence -GE Retail Sales -GE Unemployment 🇬🇧 UK -GDP 🇨🇦 CA -GDP -Trade 🇦🇺 AU -RBA Minutes -Trade 🇯🇵 JP -CPI -Retail Sales -Tankan

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Weekend Approaches, Markets Nervous Amid Growing Risks
SocialMar 27, 2026

Weekend Approaches, Markets Nervous Amid Growing Risks

THE WEEKEND IS COMING. MARKETS ARE NERVOUS. HERE'S WHY Markets are cracking 📉 Gold up. Oil up. Stocks down. Traders are dumping before the weekend😬 Iran. Trade. Inflation The risk isn't going away it's building Here's what you need to know👇 https://t.co/7vLLHhW9RC

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Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
SocialMar 25, 2026

Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

🚨 Markets are surging - but Iran says truce, talks NOT viable in current conditions Missiles are still flying Oil is driving EVERYTHING ⚠️Is this a real move or a trap? Here's what I'm watching before I touch anything $SPY $GLD $USO $DXY $EURUSD...

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Global Markets Follow a Predictable Daily Playbook
SocialMar 24, 2026

Global Markets Follow a Predictable Daily Playbook

Every single trading day the market runs the same playbook 🌏 Asia → builds the range 🇬🇧 London → makes the move 🇺🇸 New York → continues or reverses Register for our FREE class 👇 Saturday March 28th 7am ET / 11 GMT https://t.co/fn6x49CI6W https://t.co/S1azseaO9G

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Dow Jumps 1,600 Points; Hormuz Risk Still Looms
SocialMar 23, 2026

Dow Jumps 1,600 Points; Hormuz Risk Still Looms

🔴 Dow swings 1,600 points after Trump pauses Iran oil strikes - but the Strait of Hormuz risk isn't gone Oil. Gold. Rate hikes. I break it all down. Are you buying or selling into this move? Let me know below 👇 $DOW...

By Kathy Lien
PMIs Dominate Global Outlook as US Data Stalls
SocialMar 22, 2026

PMIs Dominate Global Outlook as US Data Stalls

Light on US data next week but PMIs are key. These are the events to watch 👇 🇺🇸 US Jobless Claims & UMich Revisions 🇪🇺 EU - PMIs and GE IFO 🇬🇧 GBP -PMIs -Retail Sales -CPI 🇦🇺 AU -PMIs -CPI 🇯🇵 JP -CPI -BoJ Minutes

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Markets Flip to Rate Hikes as US Inflation Spikes
SocialMar 20, 2026

Markets Flip to Rate Hikes as US Inflation Spikes

Yup. Market pricing in 2-3 rate hikes for ECB and BoE How many for the Fed?!

By Kathy Lien
Kharg Island Tension Could Trigger Market Shock Soon
SocialMar 20, 2026

Kharg Island Tension Could Trigger Market Shock Soon

🚨 THE MARKET IS ONE ISLAND AWAY FROM RELIEF AND CHAOS US is quietly considering lifting Iran sanctions but behind the scenes? There's talk of something far more aggressive. And it all comes down to one tiny island in the Persian Gulf...

By Kathy Lien
Fed Diverges, Creating Clean Macro Trade Opportunity
SocialMar 19, 2026

Fed Diverges, Creating Clean Macro Trade Opportunity

🚨Every central bank just warned us about inflation Here's what happened this week: ↳ Fed still stuck on easing ↳ ECB and BOE market pricing in 2-3 rate HIKES in 2026 ↳ BOJ keeping its tightening bias intact ↳ SNB hinting at negative rates to...

By Kathy Lien
Fed's 'Neutral' Decision Sparks Market Sell‑off
SocialMar 18, 2026

Fed's 'Neutral' Decision Sparks Market Sell‑off

This Wasn't a Neutral FED Meeting. Here's the Truth. The Fed left rates unchanged. Everyone expected that. But the reaction told a completely different story. Stocks🔻dropped. Gold🔻dropped. Dollar climbed ⬆️ This was not a boring meeting. Not even close $SPY $GLD $DXY https://t.co/28xpHI13Ju

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Inflation Surge Puts Fed Meeting at Crisis Crossroads
SocialMar 18, 2026

Inflation Surge Puts Fed Meeting at Crisis Crossroads

Inflation Just EXPLODED 🔥 Does the Fed Have a Crisis on its Hands? Stocks crashed. Gold collapsed. Dollar soared Fed meets TODAY - and this one number could change everything for 2026👇 Follow for updates $SPY $QQQ $DIA $GLD $DXY $USDJPY $ES...

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Fed Rate Call Sets Direction for Stocks and Dollar
SocialMar 18, 2026

Fed Rate Call Sets Direction for Stocks and Dollar

My latest on tomorrow FED rate decision and what to expect for stocks and the US dollar

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Fed Decision Drives Market Moves: Stock & Dollar Strategy
SocialMar 17, 2026

Fed Decision Drives Market Moves: Stock & Dollar Strategy

The Fed is about the move the markets - Here's the trading plan for stocks and the US dollar 👇 https://t.co/kWQkl5Peg1 #FOMC #Forex https://t.co/xIaWfeqjPc

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Traders Bet Fed Dovish; Stocks Rise, Dollar Falls
SocialMar 17, 2026

Traders Bet Fed Dovish; Stocks Rise, Dollar Falls

🚨 TRADERS JUST TIPPED THEIR HAND BEFORE FED The market is already telling us what to expect from the Fed - and smart traders are paying attention. Stocks are rallying and the dollar is pulling back ahead of Wednesday's Fed decision. That's...

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Quiet Markets, Massive Week: 7 Central Bank Rate Decisions
SocialMar 13, 2026

Quiet Markets, Massive Week: 7 Central Bank Rate Decisions

Markets are quiet today but there's a BIG week ahead with 7 central bank rate decisions including the Fed Here's my take on it all 👇

By Kathy Lien
Gold Stays Flat Despite Safe‑Haven Surge and Tensions
SocialMar 12, 2026

Gold Stays Flat Despite Safe‑Haven Surge and Tensions

Gold should be exploding right now. Here's why it isn't Oil +8%. Stocks tanking. USD rising on safe haven flows But gold? Flat Meanwhile Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei says Strait stays closed warns of US military bases attacks Watch what happens next👇...

By Kathy Lien
Iran Threatens US Tech, Could Trigger Market Sell‑off
SocialMar 11, 2026

Iran Threatens US Tech, Could Trigger Market Sell‑off

🚨 Big Tech in Iran Crosshairs - Is a Market Sell-Off Coming? Everyone watched CPI today… but the real story is Iran. Tehran just warned U.S. tech facilities and banks in the Middle East could be next targets - naming companies...

By Kathy Lien
Oil Climbs 2% as Iran Threatens Tech Sites, Reserves Released
SocialMar 11, 2026

Oil Climbs 2% as Iran Threatens Tech Sites, Reserves Released

Oil prices +2% - here’s the latest: ⚠️ Iran: Says it will target U.S. technology company facilities next, including $AMZN $MSFT $NVDA $IBM $ORCL $PLTR locations in Israel, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi 🛢️ Oil reserve release updates: 🇩🇪 Germany to partially release national...

By Kathy Lien
Live US CPI Trade: NQ, Gold, Forex Opportunities
SocialMar 10, 2026

Live US CPI Trade: NQ, Gold, Forex Opportunities

Trade US CPI LIVE tomorrow with Boris and Sam starting at 8AM ET / 12 GMT @fxflow They'll be hunting for opportunities in NQ, Gold and Forex https://t.co/9c2DFZTDGK

By Kathy Lien
Stay Cautious: Watch Oil at $100, Trust Trump Trade
SocialMar 10, 2026

Stay Cautious: Watch Oil at $100, Trust Trump Trade

Oil reversal. Stocks mixed. Gold up slightly. Dollar easing. Know what that means? Nobody knows what to believe right now Iran is hitting back, geopolitics are getting worse, but Trump says there's an off-ramp and the war ends soon Mixed signals everywhere....

By Kathy Lien
Trump’s Iran‑Oil Talk Signals Immediate Trade Positioning
SocialMar 9, 2026

Trump’s Iran‑Oil Talk Signals Immediate Trade Positioning

Trump press conference at 5:30pm ET Chances are he'll be talking Iran + Oil which means either position now for a positive outcome or wait for the big moves after You know how I trade. What about you? https://t.co/trsfpA8mKu

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Trump’s Bullish Calls Spark Debate: Follow or Fade?
SocialMar 9, 2026

Trump’s Bullish Calls Spark Debate: Follow or Fade?

Trump's stock calls in 2025: ✅ April 4 - Buy. Bottomed ✅ April 9 - Buy. Rallied hard ✅ May 8 - Buy. Kept going ✅ September 4 - Buy. You know what happened Today he just telegraphed oil drops when the Iran threat...

By Kathy Lien
Oil Surge Signals Potential 15% Dow Decline
SocialMar 9, 2026

Oil Surge Signals Potential 15% Dow Decline

🚨 Is the Dow about to drop 15%? 😱 Oil just surged 72% in 7 days, blowing past $100 a barrel That kind of spike doesn't happen without MAJOR consequences 👇 Follow @proptraderedge for updates

By Kathy Lien
Geopolitical Tensions Meet Key US Inflation Data This Week
SocialMar 7, 2026

Geopolitical Tensions Meet Key US Inflation Data This Week

Iran war headlines will be in focus this week but US inflation will also be front and center. Here are the reports to watch 👇 🇺🇸 US -CPI -Personal Income/Spending -UMich Sentiment Index -Durable Goods -Housing Data 🇪🇺 EZ -EZ & GE IP -GE Trade 🇨🇦 CA -Jobs -Trade

By Kathy Lien
Leading Indicators Signal NFP Beat, Live Trade at 8:10
SocialMar 6, 2026

Leading Indicators Signal NFP Beat, Live Trade at 8:10

NFP Surprise? The data certainly says so. Here are the "leading indicators" for the US jobs report that I follow and it overwhelmingly calls for a beat We'll be trading it live with you at 8:10AM ET Join us on X or...

By Kathy Lien
Fed Rate‑cut Odds Dip as ECB Hike Odds Surge
SocialMar 5, 2026

Fed Rate‑cut Odds Dip as ECB Hike Odds Surge

Everyone is talking about ECB rate hike odds by Dec spiking to 60% from 20% BUT Fed Fund futures show less chance of 25bp cut in June than a week ago (before the Iran strikes) When do you think the Federal Reserve...

By Kathy Lien
Four Indicators Hint Upside Surprise on US Jobs
SocialMar 5, 2026

Four Indicators Hint Upside Surprise on US Jobs

EVERYONE'S BEARISH ON NFP - THEY MIGHT BE WRONG ⚠️4 leading indicators say the US jobs number could surprise to upside Meanwhile $NQ $ES are bleeding and $CL is surging. Here's my breakdown of it all👇 https://t.co/tPjJsIC76Y

By Kathy Lien
Exclusive Macro Breakdown of Today's Rally Unveiled
SocialMar 4, 2026

Exclusive Macro Breakdown of Today's Rally Unveiled

I just posted a detailed macro breakdown of today's rally on @SliceApp This is where I share the deeper analysis, market correlations, macro trade ideas, and lessons I don't post anywhere else Join the community 👉 https://t.co/2RO8ANwj2x https://t.co/TKe1RoxUOt

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Join My Macro‑Driven Forex Community on Slice
SocialMar 4, 2026

Join My Macro‑Driven Forex Community on Slice

Excited to share some big news - I’ve officially joined Slice https://t.co/gid7Ek33vo 🎉 I’m bringing my structured forex trade ideas, in-depth macro analysis, and real-time market insights to the Slice community. My goal has always been simple: help traders build consistency,...

By Kathy Lien
Prop Trading Consolidates in March 2026
SocialMar 3, 2026

Prop Trading Consolidates in March 2026

March 2026 kicks off with big changes for @ApexTradeFund @TradingLucid @Xpertfunding @ftmo @OANDAPropTrader Get the details https://t.co/hvM8ZXjDn6

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ECB Signals Quick Rate Moves Amid Gas Surge
SocialMar 2, 2026

ECB Signals Quick Rate Moves Amid Gas Surge

The Fed has been quiet but THIS ECB comment shows you how central bankers are thinking about the rise in oil/gas prices Minutes after European natural gas surged 50%, an ECB Governor said they’re ready to “move quickly” on rates. Energy spike...

By Kathy Lien
Oil Shock Threatens Inflation, Yields, Market Deleveraging
SocialMar 2, 2026

Oil Shock Threatens Inflation, Yields, Market Deleveraging

Markets are in risk off mode but NOT full panic YET 📉 $SPX $ES $NQ down 🛢️ $CL surging 🥇 $GC up YET 💵 $DXY strong 📈 $VIX rising Ras Tanura attacked. Oil supply at risk. Iran escalating. If oil keeps climbing, inflation comes back fast. If...

By Kathy Lien
Middle East Headlines Dominate Market over Weekly Data
SocialMar 2, 2026

Middle East Headlines Dominate Market over Weekly Data

🚨 TRADERS ALERT 🚨 📊 What to Watch This Week 🗓️ Mon: Iran war fallout + ISM Manufacturing 🗓️ Tue: Fed speakers 🗓️ Wed: ADP + ISM Services 🗓️ Thu: Jobless Claims 🗓️ Fri: NFP + Retail Sales + more Fed speak But make no mistake -...

By Kathy Lien
Apex Trade Fund Faces Largest Drop, Sunday Open
SocialMar 1, 2026

Apex Trade Fund Faces Largest Drop, Sunday Open

This is the biggest drop we've had in a long time from @ApexTradeFund - It's not even close. This Sunday open. Be ready. 👀🔥

By Kathy Lien
Emergency Sunday Trading Session at 6 PM ET
SocialMar 1, 2026

Emergency Sunday Trading Session at 6 PM ET

⏰ Emergency trading session on Sunday You won't want to trade the market open alone Join us at 6pm ET / 23 GMT to trade Gold $GC Nasdaq $QQQ $NQ Oil , Forex 👇 You wont' want to miss it. Subscribe and hit...

By Kathy Lien
Markets Rebound Fast After Geopolitical Shocks—Buy the Dip
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Markets Rebound Fast After Geopolitical Shocks—Buy the Dip

Markets have survived every geopolitical shock in history Pearl Harbor took 307 days to recover. Kuwait took 189. 9/11 took 31. The average? 47 days Today the US and Israel struck Iran. History says buy the dip - but how long...

By Kathy Lien
The #1 Mistake All Traders Keep Making
SocialFeb 28, 2026

The #1 Mistake All Traders Keep Making

The #1 Biggest Mistakes traders make Jakub shares his insights with me @iFXEXPO @jakub_ceo @fortraderscom

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Chart Patterns With Over 80% Accuracy Revealed
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Chart Patterns With Over 80% Accuracy Revealed

📈Chart Patterns Ranked by Accuracy % Which patterns work 80% of the time? This is a GOOD one 👇 Make sure you follow/subscribe to @proptraderedge for more great tips like this

By Kathy Lien
Stop Bad Timing: Fix Missed Opportunities
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Stop Bad Timing: Fix Missed Opportunities

Ever take a perfect setup just to watch it go nowhere? Then it moves right after you exit? That's not bad luck - it's bad timing. Learn how to fix that https://t.co/fjBDMYb0AE https://t.co/8b9qHMu9bF

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Timing Matters: Five Distinct NY Trading Sessions
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Timing Matters: Five Distinct NY Trading Sessions

The market doesn't trade the same all day. The NY trading day has 5 distinct sessions: → Early NY Open → NY Open → NY Close → Asia Open → London Open Some are continuation trades. Some reversals. Do you agree that market...

By Kathy Lien
Yen Crashes as Dollar Rallies, Markets Brace for Volatility
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Yen Crashes as Dollar Rallies, Markets Brace for Volatility

🚨 Trump State of Union Tonight. The Yen Is Collapsing. Pay Attention Dollar surging across the board Yen crashed 1% overnight as Japan's PM fights the BOJ on rate hikes Dow broke below the 50 SMA for the first time this year -...

By Kathy Lien
Trend Trading Fails: Trends Exist Only 15‑20% of Time
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Trend Trading Fails: Trends Exist Only 15‑20% of Time

🔥 New Video: Turn Trading Beats Trend Trading Every Time 🚨 85% of traders are doing THIS wrong They say they love trend trading Here’s the truth👇 📉 Trends only exist 15–20% of the time The rest? Chop. Noise. Fakeouts. Flying blind on risk @Fxflow...

By Kathy Lien
Weak US Data, Traders Brace for Geopolitical Risk
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Weak US Data, Traders Brace for Geopolitical Risk

US GDP, PCE comes in weaker, why no market reaction? Stocks remain lower. Gold is pushing higher. The dollar remains firm. Problem is - Traders are pricing in risk. With growing fears of a potential conflict over the weekend, positions are being...

By Kathy Lien
Protect Profits, Skip Trading on Volatile Friday
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Protect Profits, Skip Trading on Volatile Friday

🚨 5 Reasons I’m NOT Trading This Friday 🚨 1️⃣ Weekly Target = HIT ✅ My goal is +100 pips per week We banked +132 pips in just 2 days Discipline > Greed Once the target is hit, I go into protection mode 2️⃣ U.S. Supreme...

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Mixed Currency Moves Amid Rising Iran War Risk
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Mixed Currency Moves Amid Rising Iran War Risk

Hello Traders 📉 Stock futures🔻Iran war risk grows, Russia complains about Cuba oil blockade 🇺🇸 USD 🔄 mixed ahead of jobless claims, Philly Fed & trade 🇪🇺 EUR 🔻 despite stronger current account 🇨🇦 CAD ⬆️ supported by higher oil prices 🇬🇧 GBP 🔻 slides...

By Kathy Lien
Geopolitical Tension Drives Gold Surge—Position Now
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Geopolitical Tension Drives Gold Surge—Position Now

Gold is on the move🔥 As tensions in the Middle East rise and Iran escalates, markets are reacting and gold is back in focus When uncertainty rises, gold shines ✨ Big moves could be ahead. The question is… are you positioned? Trade Gold with...

By Kathy Lien
Markets Surge Higher After V‑Shape Recovery—Implications Ahead
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Markets Surge Higher After V‑Shape Recovery—Implications Ahead

The markets are extending higher after yesterday's V-shaped recovery - here's what it means 👇

By Kathy Lien
Trading Week Signals Fed Cut Outlook for 2026
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Trading Week Signals Fed Cut Outlook for 2026

New trading week = big clues for rates 👀 Futures up, gold down, dollar strong… what is the market betting on for Fed cuts in 2026? Fed speakers, FOMC minutes, global data & a surprise risk event ahead Watch the video before you...

By Kathy Lien
Prepare Today, Win This Week's Trades
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Prepare Today, Win This Week's Trades

Markets closed today… which means PERFECT time to prepare and talk about the week ahead The traders who win this week are already preparing today. ⏰ Join us LIVE at 8:45AM ET Learn. Prepare. Trade. Because the market rewards the prepared 👇 https://t.co/m6ZWYcjupv

By Kathy Lien