Senior Market Strategist
Russell Shor is a Senior Market Strategist at FXCM, having been promoted to the role in 2025 in recognition of his depth of insight and consistent delivery of high-impact market analysis. He originally joined FXCM in October 2017 as a Senior Market Specialist.
Russell holds an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of South Africa, is a certified FMVA®, and a full member of the Society of Technical Analysts (UK). With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, his work is renowned for its clarity, precision, and strategic value across asset classes.
Page 4 of 10
Dow drops 821 as AI disruption fears hit broader markets; Nvidia earnings now pivotal.
In early 2026, equal-weight stocks are outperforming mega-caps, signalling a clear rotation away from tech dominance. Broader participation suggests healthier market breadth, but the shift remains macro-dependent.
US equities remain fragile, with AI disruption fears, falling Nasdaq momentum and upcoming Fed minutes and Nvidia earnings keeping sentiment cautious despite softer inflation and rising rate-cut hopes.
Gold surged about 65% in 2025, briefly topping $5,500 in January, supported by record ETF inflows and strong central bank buying. Volatility and options activity signal speculation, but structural demand suggests a supported bull market rather than a bubble.
Broadcom’s post-December pullback has resolved into a bullish breakout, with strengthening technical momentum and accelerating AI chip demand supporting an upside target around 475.
AlphaTrack delivers weekly trading signals and market analysis focused on identifying potential opportunities in trending markets. Each article highlights structured technical setups, key catalysts, and disciplined risk-aware insights designed to support informed trading decisions. With an emphasis on momentum and market structure, AlphaTrack assesses pullbacks within bullish conditions as potential areas of interest, helping traders cut through noise and focus on higher-conviction setups.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit record highs as a decisive election outcome lifted political uncertainty and boosted investor confidence. The rally reflects optimism about pro-growth policy direction and a broader re-pricing of risk across markets, not just technical momentum.
Last week Apple beat forecasts on a strong iPhone rebound and lifted guidance. The chart has turned constructive, with bullish EMA crossovers, a trendline break, and RSI holding above 50 supporting improving momentum.
AlphaTrack delivers weekly trading signals and market analysis focused on identifying potential opportunities in trending markets. Each article highlights structured technical setups, key catalysts, and disciplined risk-aware insights designed to support informed trading decisions. With an emphasis on momentum and market structure, AlphaTrack assesses pullbacks within bullish conditions as potential areas of interest, helping traders cut through noise and focus on higher-conviction setups.
AlphaTrack delivers sharp, forward-looking insights for traders who want to stay ahead of market momentum. We focus primarily on long setups in bullish cycles, treating orderly pullbacks as potential opportunities rather than panic signals. Each post blends clean technical setups, key catalysts, and disciplined analysis to help readers navigate the noise and spot conviction-worthy entries. Clear, practical, and built for traders who trade with intent, not emotion.
U.S. stocks enter the 2026 Q4 earnings season after a strong three-year run, but the forces that powered the rally, especially AI enthusiasm and resilient growth, now feel less automatic. Investors are becoming more selective, watching margins, labour costs and rates as the macro backdrop turns patchier and Fed policy uncertainty returns. With tariff noise quiet and banks reporting first, earnings guidance and capital-spending signals may carry more narrative weight…
These materials constitute marketing communication and do not take into consideration your personal circumstances, investment experience or current financial situation. The content is provided as general market commentary and should not be construed as containing any type of investment advice, investment recommendation and/or a solicitation for any investment transactions. This market communication does not imply or impose an obligation on you to perform an investment transaction and/or purchase investment products or services. These materials have not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and are not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research.
FXCM, and any of its Affiliates, shall not in any way be liable to you for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions, regardless of cause, in the content of these materials, or for any damages (whether direct or indirect) which may arise from the use of such materials, services and their content. Consequently, any person acting on them does so entirely at their own risk. Please ensure that you read and understand our Full Disclaimer and Liability provision concerning the foregoing Information, which can be accessed here.