Michael Boutros Currency Strategist Expertise: Short term trading and intraday technical levels SUBSCRIBE TWITTER FACEBOOK RSS GOOGLE+

Michael Boutros is a Currency Strategist for DailyFX, specializing in intraday trading strategies and analysis. He has had years of experience on FX trade desks and has published currency market research for many different trader websites. He holds degrees in Economics and Philosophy from Rutgers University. With the start of his career rooted on the trade desk, Michael keeps a close eye on actionable trade ideas throughout the trading week.

Posts by Michael Boutros:

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/22

  Wed May 22 14:47:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and takes your questions on near-term trading in the FX markets.
  

• GBPUSD Triggers 1.5127 Target- Cautiously Bearish Below 1.53

  Tue May 21 19:20:00 GMT 2013

  The pound has now achieved the third objective cited last week and the risk of a near-term pullback has our scalp bias at risk above 1.5127. Here are the key levels.
  

• Scalping the USDCHF Correction- Buying Dips Above 0.9540

  Mon May 20 19:44:00 GMT 2013

  As the USDCHF rebounds off the key resistance range between 9720 & 9750, we anticipate pullbacks to offer favorable entries as the broader outlook remains constructive.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX 5/20

  Mon May 20 14:19:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and reviews the mechanics of scalping in the FX markets.
  

• Weekly Forex Trading Forecast: Will Risk Trends or QE3 Take the FX Re...

  Sat May 18 01:02:00 GMT 2013

  Both the S&P 500 and US Dollar continue to soar to new heights - bucking traditional risk appetite currents. Will the yield chase maintain this unusual mix or will sentiment finally shock the markets back in line?
  

• Gold Plummets 6% Ahead of FOMC Minutes– Bearish Below $1405

  Fri May 17 20:22:00 GMT 2013

  Gold remained under substantial pressure this week with the precious metal down nearly 6.4% (its largest decline in four weeks) and further losses are expected as we head into next week.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/16

  Thu May 16 13:53:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and discusses the mechanics of scalping in the FX markets.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/15

  Wed May 15 14:38:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and reviews the mechanics of scalping in the FX markets.
  

• AUDUSD Losses Likely Limited in the Interim- Scalps Turn Long

  Tue May 14 20:00:00 GMT 2013

  Although the broader AUDUSD outlook remains bearish, the technicals suggest a near-term bounce off key support is likely. Here are the key levels and invalidation points.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/14

  Tue May 14 13:45:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups across the majors and takes your questions on scalping in the FX markets.
  

• GBPUSD Clears Primary Objective- Short Scalps In Play Sub-1.54

  Mon May 13 20:01:00 GMT 2013

  The British Pound now looks to target our secondary objective after breaking key support at 1.54. Here are the key thresholds and updated scalp targets on the GBPUSD.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX 5/13

  Mon May 13 13:49:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and discusses the mechanics of scalping in the FX markets.
  

• Forex Trading Weekly Forecast 05.10.2013

  Sat May 11 03:14:00 GMT 2013

  Forex markets saw an explosive end to the week as the US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) cleared critical highs. We believe the week ahead can bring similarly large FX market moves.
  

• Gold Losses to Persist on Disinflation- Bearish Below $1385

  Fri May 10 18:26:00 GMT 2013

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/9

  Thu May 09 18:25:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers update to this week's featured setups. Discuss the mechanics scalping as Michael takes your questions on near-term trading.
  

• AUDUSD Scalps Target March Lows- Bearish Below 1.0220

  Wed May 08 18:29:00 GMT 2013

  The RBA interest rate cut was just the catalyst needed to put Aussie scalp setup in play. Here are the key levels and invalidation points for the AUDUSD.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX Plus 5/8

  Wed May 08 16:20:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups as the dollar comes under pressure. Discuss the mechanics of scalping as Michael takes your questions.
  

• GBPUSD Short Scalps Target Objective at 1.54 - BoE on Tap

  Tue May 07 16:33:00 GMT 2013

  The May opening range suggests a heavy month for the pound with scalps in play against key resistance at 1.5586. Here are the key targets and invalidation levels.
  

• Scalping with Michael Boutros on DailyFX 5/6

  Mon May 06 16:32:00 GMT 2013

  Currency Strategist Michael Boutros offers current setups and discusses the mechanics of scalping the FX markets post last week's FOMC, ECB and NFP prints.
  

• Forex Trading Weekly Forecast 05.06.2013

  Sat May 04 05:19:00 GMT 2013

  Currency markets are at risk of major volatility despite a relatively smaller stock of high-profile scheduled event risk as investors digest the implications of last week’s developments.