Analyst Profile
Zain Vawda
Market Analyst
Education:
CIMA – Certificate in Management Accounting Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) In Compliance and Risk Management, Milpark Business School Courses: Corporate Finance Institute – Introduction to Capital Markets, Portfolio Management Fundamentals, Equity Market Fundamentals, Derivative Fundamentals and Fixed Income Fundamentals
Time in MarketPulse:
1 year, 4 months
Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst.
He has spent the last 3 years in an analyst role honing his skills across various financial domains, including technical analysis, economic data interpretation, price action strategies, and analyzing the geopolitical impacts on global markets. Currently, Zain is advancing in obtaining his Capital Markets & Security Analyst (CMSA) designation through the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), where he has completed modules in fixed income fundamentals, portfolio management fundamentals, equity market fundamentals, introduction to capital markets, and derivative fundamentals.
He is also a regular guest on radio and television programs in South Africa, providing insight into global markets and the economy. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of a financial markets course approved by BankSeta (Banking Sector Education and Training Authority) at NQF level 6 in South Africa.
Recently published by Zain Vawda
Anticipate the BoJ’s policy decision. USD/JPY’s direction hinges on Fed rate cuts & Governor Ueda’s commentary. Get key technical levels for informed trading.
A detailed market overview covering sticky UK inflation, Asian market movements, gold price retreat, and a focus on the upcoming FOMC decision. Includes analysis of European shares, currency shifts, oil, and economic data impacting global markets.
Unpack the compelling case for a Fed rate cut, analyze Chairman Powell’s challenge in managing market expectations, and understand the potential impact on US Indices in our comprehensive FOMC meeting preview.
Gold hits $3700/oz amid Fed rate cut expectations, US dollar weakness, and rising geopolitical tensions from the Israel-Hamas conflict and Ukraine-Russia war. Fed policy, especially the upcoming decision and dot plot, holds the key to further gains. Concerns about Fed independence and political influence also contribute to gold’s appeal.
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Kelvin Wong
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Based in Singapore, Kelvin Wong is a well-established senior global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience trading and providing market research on foreign exchange, stock markets, and commodities.
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Kenneth Fisher
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Krzysztof Kamiński
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Łukasz Zembik
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Łukasz is the author of several educational resources on investing and financial markets for OANDA TMS clients. He also created a popular Live Trading webinar series in Poland, offering practical insights into real-time market dynamics and trading strategies.
Moheb Hanna
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