Gold pulls back slightly to kick off the Friday session, as traders continue kicking the market back and forth. There's a lot of confusion right now, with participants running a lot of different scenarios all at the same time.
About Christopher Lewis
Christopher Lewis is a technical analyst and market commentator at DailyForex with more than two decades of trading experience in Forex and other leveraged markets. Based in Columbus, Ohio, he specializes in chart-based analysis of major currency pairs, stock indices, commodities, and energy markets, focusing on clear support and resistance levels, trend structure, and risk management. Christopher produces daily written and video analysis for traders who rely on technical setups to navigate volatile market conditions.
Areas of Expertise
- Forex trading and major currency pairs
- Technical analysis and price action
- Indices such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and DAX
- Commodities, especially gold and crude oil
- Energy markets, including natural gas
- Short- and medium-term swing trading
- Risk management and position sizing in leveraged markets
- Trading education through articles and video commentary
Professional Background
- Market analyst and contributor at DailyForex, providing regular technical analysis and forecasts on Forex pairs, indices, and commodities.
- Analyst and author at FXEmpire, covering global markets with a focus on technical levels and price behavior.
- Founder of The Trader Guy, where he has published market commentary and analysis for retail traders.
- Long-term private trader with over 20 years of experience in Forex, futures, and related markets.
- Producer of educational trading videos and chart reviews aimed at helping traders interpret technical patterns and market structure.
Financial Qualifications
- Extensive practical trading experience in leveraged markets, with a focus on technical analysis and disciplined risk control.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, supporting his analytical approach to markets.
Media & Industry Features
- Regularly published analyst on FXEmpire, a well-known financial news and analysis outlet.
- Market commentary and analysis distributed across online trading communities and educational platforms through The Trader Guy.
Podcast & Market Commentary
Christopher is the co-host of the Pairs Of Aces podcast. He frequently shares his views on market trends and technical setups through online videos, and recorded commentary published on DailyForex and other channels. These sessions focus on practical chart analysis, key technical zones, and how traders can respond to shifting volatility.
Trading & Market Philosophy
Christopher’s approach centers on clear technical structures, focusing on major support and resistance zones, trend direction, and candlestick behavior as the foundation for trading decisions. He emphasizes risk management, realistic expectations, and the importance of aligning trades with broader market conditions rather than chasing short-lived moves.
Why Readers Trust Christopher Lewis
- More than 20 years of hands-on trading experience in Forex and related markets.
- Long-standing analyst roles with DailyForex and FXEmpire, producing consistent technical coverage across multiple asset classes.
- Recognized presence through The Trader Guy brand and educational content.
- Clear, chart-based analysis that focuses on identifiable levels and risk management rather than speculative predictions.
- Regular output of written and video commentary that helps traders interpret market moves.
Latest 12 Articles
NZD/USD rebounds from the 50-day EMA and reclaims the 200-day EMA as risk appetite, central bank divergence, and key resistance levels shape the outlook.
EUR/CAD remains trapped between flat moving averages as central bank stasis, oil exposure, energy risks, and short-term range trading dominate the outlook.
Top Regulated Brokers
AUD/USD remains choppy near 0.7050 as Fed pause hopes, 50-day EMA support, commodity strength, and range trading shape the outlook.
USD/JPY keeps attracting dip buyers as carry trade demand, BoJ intervention risks, Japan’s debt burden, and wide rate differentials support the Dollar.
EUR/AUD bounces near key support as traders watch central bank uncertainty, stochastic signals, energy risks, and the broader range-bound structure.
CAC 40 pulls back as traders watch 8,650 support, luxury sector risks, Middle East uncertainty, energy supply concerns, and broader European strength.
AUD/JPY remains choppy near the 50-day EMA as BoJ intervention risks, carry trade demand, commodity strength, and risk appetite shape the outlook.
NZD/CHF rebounds from support as Golden Cross momentum, carry trade demand, Swiss zero-rate policy, and RBNZ hike expectations favor the Kiwi.
Bonuses & Promotions
The euro has opened Thursday's session with a modest gain, but the real test for EUR/USD may come later, once US producer price data hits the wires.
The S&P 500 holds its bullish trend as a pennant setup, earnings season momentum, dip-buying demand, and breakout targets support further upside.
AUD/USD grinds higher as the US Dollar softens, with CPI relief, 50-day EMA support, commodity strength, and risk appetite shaping the outlook.
