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 levelsdemographic changeclimate transitionglobal realignment beyond the USrapid technological innovation, including AIare 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.---------------------------------------------------------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.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

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