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Tammy Da Costa
Former Analyst
Expertise
Technical analysis and macroeconomics.
At DailyFX: 2019 - 2023
Trading Style
- Analytical Profile: More Technical
- Time Frame: Short Term (Up to 2 Days)
- Type: Swing
Experience
- Started trading in 2008 as part of an Investment Challenge
- Has worked in the Financial sector since 2013 for banks such as Investec and FNB
- Joined IG in 2016 as a sales trader and progressed to move to DailyFX in 2019 as a market writer
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Econometrics
Most Important Trading Lesson Learned
“There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance and in trading, it is essential to know when that line is being crossed. Regardless of the amount of trading experience one has, risk management is always crucial to any trading strategy.”
Recent Articles
![Top 10 Trading Myths: Guest Commentary](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3OR9io/headline_stock-exchange-1426335_1920.jpg)
Top 10 Trading Myths: Guest Commentary
2023-11-09 15:41:50
![USD Outlook | What to Watch Out For In The Markets](https://a.c-dn.net/b/48zue8/Income+Great+Ideas+Low+Investment+YouTube+Thumbnail++%286%29.jpg)
USD Outlook | What to Watch Out For In The Markets
2023-04-19 09:53:15
![Can the Japanese Yen rely on its safe-haven appeal in Q2 - Will USD retaliate?](https://a.c-dn.net/b/0rbEdZ/USD-Yen.jpg)
Can the Japanese Yen rely on its safe-haven appeal in Q2 - Will USD retaliate?
2023-04-10 06:00:28
![Will Systemic Risks Make or Break Bitcoin in Q2?](https://a.c-dn.net/b/0wnJyZ/bitcoin.jpg)
Will Systemic Risks Make or Break Bitcoin in Q2?
2023-04-08 03:00:00
![Bitcoin Technical Outlook: Candlestick Patterns Suggest Bullish Continuation is Possible in Q2](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3Y6988/Bitcoin_price.jpg)
Bitcoin Technical Outlook: Candlestick Patterns Suggest Bullish Continuation is Possible in Q2
2023-04-01 02:00:00
![DAX 40 Price Forecast: European Stocks Soar Ahead of German Inflation](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3Pm3mh/GettyImages-562941471+resized.jpg)
DAX 40 Price Forecast: European Stocks Soar Ahead of German Inflation
2023-03-30 11:30:35
![Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Stumbles as Risk-on Sentiment Returns](https://a.c-dn.net/b/2jeThf/Gold-bars-6.jpg)
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Stumbles as Risk-on Sentiment Returns
2023-03-29 15:40:43
![USD/CAD Price Forecast: Greenback Extends Losses as Loonie Gains](https://a.c-dn.net/b/1FGIPk/CAD-currency-2.jpg)
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Greenback Extends Losses as Loonie Gains
2023-03-28 15:30:41
![Crude Oil Outlook: Oil Prices Bounce off Support as Bank Jitters Ease](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3kumIz/GettyImages-694598266.jpg)
Crude Oil Outlook: Oil Prices Bounce off Support as Bank Jitters Ease
2023-03-27 12:41:40
![GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Loses Steam While USD Remains on High Alert](https://a.c-dn.net/b/2SvQQu/gbp-7.jpg)
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Loses Steam While USD Remains on High Alert
2023-03-25 19:55:52
![Euro Dollar Outlook: EUR/USD Takes a Breather as Prices Test Support](https://a.c-dn.net/b/45Fwmw/Euro-US-Dollar.jpg)
Euro Dollar Outlook: EUR/USD Takes a Breather as Prices Test Support
2023-03-24 14:04:19
![Gold Patiently Awaits the Fed’s Next Move – How Will XAU/USD Respond?](https://a.c-dn.net/b/0A7dnx/gold_bull_and_bear.jpg)
Gold Patiently Awaits the Fed’s Next Move – How Will XAU/USD Respond?
2023-03-22 14:18:03
USD/JPY Grinds Lower as Fear Overshadows UBS/Credit Suisse Deal
2023-03-20 12:07:32
![Crude Oil Prices Get Beaten Down by Sour Sentiment and Rising Supply](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3kumIz/GettyImages-694598266.jpg)
Crude Oil Prices Get Beaten Down by Sour Sentiment and Rising Supply
2023-03-19 03:00:00
![Rand Dollar Outlook: USD/ZAR Pauses Ahead of National Shutdown & FOMC](https://a.c-dn.net/b/3Xuu2Z/GettyImages-483661187+resized.jpg)
Rand Dollar Outlook: USD/ZAR Pauses Ahead of National Shutdown & FOMC
2023-03-17 13:00:00