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Sam Eder

Sam is the cofounder and CEO of MarketMates. He has worked for brokers since 2008 and is the author of the Amazon best-seller 'The Consistent Trader.' His 'Advanced Forex Course for Smart Traders' has over 45,000 students.

Latest articles by Sam

  • Anti-Money Laundering Statement | MarketMates

    October 9, 2026

  • ScaleMate Terms and Conditions

    September 3, 2026

    ScaleMate Terms and Conditions Version 1.0 | Dated 2 September 2026Important: These Terms govern access to ScaleMate. Please read these Terms together with the Client Agreement, Risk Disclosure, Privacy Policy and the plan details shown at purchase.About these TermsThese ScaleMate Terms and Conditions (Terms) form a binding agreement between MarketMates...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 24 August 26

    August 24, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.Live information checked on 24 August 2026. The main focus this week is US PCE inflation, Jackson Hole, Australian CPI, Japanese inflation and Canadian GDP.What Matters MostThe US dollar remains...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 17 August 26

    August 17, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.Live information checked on 17 August 2026. China’s delayed July activity data and Canada’s July CPI were still pending at the time of writing.What Matters MostThe US dollar starts the...

  • Instructions Deleting Accounts | MarketMates

    August 14, 2026

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 10 August 26

    August 10, 2026

    Weak US jobs have pushed the dollar lower and reduced expectations for further Fed rate hikes. US CPI, the RBA decision and UK GDP are the main tests for FX markets this week.What Matters MostThe US dollar starts the week under pressure after payrolls fell by 23,000 in July. Earlier...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 27 July 26

    July 27, 2026

    The Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan take centre stage in a major week for FX markets, alongside Australian inflation, US GDP, PCE inflation and renewed geopolitical risk.What Matters MostThis is one of the most important central-bank weeks of the year. The Federal Reserve, Bank of England and...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 20 July 26

    July 20, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe US dollar weakened against most major currencies last week after softer inflation data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes.Marc Chandler notes that markets were pricing around 43...

  • How to Send Us Your MT5 Logs

    July 15, 2026

    If you are experiencing an issue with MT5, our support team may ask you to send your platform logs. These logs show activity from inside the platform around the time of the issue and help us investigate the problem more accurately.Please include your MT5 account number and the approximate time...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 13 July 26

    July 13, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe US dollar starts the week with support from renewed fighting between the US and Iran. The US launched fresh strikes against Iranian missile, drone and coastal military targets after...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 6 July 26

    July 6, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe dollar starts the week looking more two-way after a strong run. Barclays says lower oil prices should ease inflation pressure and help sentiment, but Chair Warsh’s Fed agenda could...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 29 June 26

    June 29, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe US dollar remains firm, but the story is becoming more mixed. Citi says the Fed has turned more hawkish under Chair Kevin Warsh, with inflation now expected to stay...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 22 June 26

    June 22, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets. USD The USD is still the main story this week. Danske Bank says “USD strength to extend” as the Fed repricing supports the dollar, with EURUSD now expected to...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 15 June 26

    June 15, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe US dollar starts the week softer after US-Iran peace headlines reduced safe-haven demand and lifted risk sentiment. InvestingLive notes that the USD was marked lower in early Asia trade...

  • Bank Desk FX Weekly 1 June 26

    June 1, 2026

    Bank FX views in one page, covering the key drivers, clear bias by pair, and the week’s events that move markets.USDThe US dollar starts June with two competing drivers. The first is support from stronger US data, firm inflation, and safe-haven demand linked to the Middle East conflict. Danske Bank...

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