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Event of the Day – U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
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Mattia Guarini
Founder of Easy Fundamental · Macro & Markets Analyst
Mattia is a finance graduate with a master’s in international finance and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance, who specialised in applied financial trading in London. His experience spans fundamental and technical analysis, investments and portfolio management, financial markets research, and futures trading. He has independently invested in stocks and cryptocurrencies since 2022, building practical market analysis and portfolio management skills along the way. He is also the founder of Easy Fundamental, a financial markets newsletter focused on weekly macroeconomic and market analysis. He has completed a finance-focused project on NVIDIA and currently operates as a funded futures trader managing a five-figure account.
- MSc International Finance
- BSc Economics & Finance
- Applied Trading, London
- Funded Futures Trader
- Founder, Easy Fundamental
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Event of the Day – U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
The September U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report lands Friday 2 October at 8:30 AM ET. August beat hard at +162K against a +56K consensus. Here is what…
One Man’s Bull is Another Man’s Bear
■ TL;DR Global equities closed higher on energy and semiconductors, but the Atlantic split: the DAX was rattled by renewed Iran–US tensions while US traders…
And Then There Were 7
■ TL;DR The G7 summit closed with Trump blaming Obama and Trudeau for the Ukraine war and threatening 100% tariffs on French wine over its…
The Calm Ahead …?
■ TL;DR Markets closed higher as a US–Iran rapprochement lifted equities and pressured oil; the dollar steadied near 99.4 support. US consumer inflation jumped to…
Markets Stabilizing on Shaky Grounds
■ TL;DR The dollar is hovering below 98.90 resistance with trader commitments turning bearish; soft Q1 GDP (1.6%) hasn’t shifted a hawkish Fed off its…
A Proper Way to Go
Transformations in the US Prop Trading Industry ■ TL;DR The US prop trading industry has shifted from commission-based to performance-based models since 2000, rewarding disciplined…
A Proper Spring – finally
■ TL;DR Most global benchmarks open in the green - Shenzhen +2.3%, Dax +1.15%, US indices up ~1% on the week. US earnings season strong…
On Bangs and Whimpers
■ TL;DR Trump's China tour disappointed - 200 Boeing planes, no progress on AI chips, rare earths, or the Iran conflict. US PPI jumped 6%…
East, West, Up & Down: Looking for Direction
■ TL;DR Global equities closed at record highs on US-Iran progress, strong US data, and AI enthusiasm - but the harder week starts now. US…
Equitable Waters: Should Prop Traders Trade on Shares?
Updated July 2026How we research prop firmsQuick answerFor prop traders trading shares, the safest edge is to avoid entering on earnings-release day - the swings are…
The Crypto Conundrum: Why Prop Traders Talk More About Crypto Than They Trade It
Updated July 2026How we research prop firmsQuick answerProp traders talk about crypto far more than they trade it - crypto is only about 10-20% of prop…
War in Iran, Oil Past $100: Can Prop Traders Still Trade the News?
■ TL;DR Oil has surged past $100 as the Iran conflict reshapes global commodity markets. For prop traders, big moves create opportunity - but only…