Markets don’t move in isolation. Behind every breakout, consolidation, and trend lies a powerful global force shaping price action.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by Philippe Gijsels, Chief Strategy Officer at BNP Paribas Fortis and co-author of The New World Economy in 5 Trends, to explore the five mega trends influencing global markets – and what they mean for traders.

This conversation bridges macroeconomics and technical analysis, showing how large structural shifts often reveal themselves as long consolidation bases, powerful breakouts, and sustained trends on the chart.

You’ll hear how forces such as:

• inflation and rising debt levels
• demographic change
• climate transition
• global realignment beyond the US
• rapid technological innovation, including AI

are already influencing shares, currencies, and commodities – often well before they appear in headlines.

Rather than trading news, this episode focuses on how traders can stay macro-aware while remaining disciplined, using tools like trend structure, base formation, and the measure rule to align with big-picture forces.

Whether you trade weekly charts or manage positions over months, this episode will sharpen your perspective and help you understand why markets move the way they do – not just how.

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Let me give you my trading plan template…

Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.

The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.

I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.

Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Risk management is the difference between traders who last... and traders who disappear.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford breaks down two core risk management tools that professional traders rely on to protect capital and improve long-term performance in the Australian sharemarket.

Rather than focusing on predictions or stock picks, this episode shows you how structure, discipline, and repeatable rules create staying power across all market conditions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to use macro filters to control when you trade
Louise explains how macro filters help traders step aside during unfavourable market conditions. She shares her own Australian market filter and why trading less often can lead to better results.

2. Anti-martingale position sizing, explained simply
Discover how adjusting position size as your account grows can reduce risk while supporting steady progress. Louise walks through how to calculate portfolio risk using cash plus positions valued to their stoploss, and why reviewing this every few months builds discipline.

3. Turning risk rules into repeatable routines
Learn how to remove emotion by turning risk management into a system. Louise explains how flowcharts, checklists, and scheduled reviews can help traders stay consistent... even during periods of market volatility.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to:

• Identify when not to trade, protecting capital during poor conditions
• Apply position sizing rules that scale with your account
• Build risk management directly into your trading plan

If you want to trade with confidence, longevity, and clarity, this episode lays the foundation.

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Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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Scams are costing Australians billions each year, and traders are among the most attractive targets. As soon as money is involved, scammers follow.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by cyber and financial investigations specialist Jacob Griffiths to unpack how modern scams actually operate. These are no longer obvious emails or clumsy phone calls. Today’s scams are personalised, sophisticated, and increasingly powered by technology designed to exploit human behaviour.

You’ll learn why intelligent, capable people still get caught, how emotional pressure plays a bigger role than most realise, and what practical steps traders can take to strengthen their online and financial safety. Jacob also explains how scammers target families, older relatives, and time-poor professionals, and how to build simple safeguards without creating fear or overwhelm.

If you trade, invest, or manage money for your household, this episode will change how you think about digital safety and risk in the Australian sharemarket.

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Let me give you my trading plan template…

Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.

The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.

I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.

Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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