KCM Trade Market Analyst Team
KCM Trade maintains a disciplined focus on market analysis and trader education. Our market analysts, known for their professionalism, regularly publish insightful commentary to help investors identify opportunities and enhance their strategies. Frequently cited by major media outlets, our team's expertise makes a vital contribution to global investor education.
Rachael Jones
Global Market Analyst
Tim Waterer
Chief Market Analyst and
Member of Forbes Advisory Board
Member of Forbes Advisory Board
Jason Lau
AU Managing Director
Sunny Chau
Senior Market Analyst
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Tim Waterer
Chief Market Analyst and Member of Forbes Advisory Board
As an industry expert and Forbes Advisor Australia Advisory Board Member, Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. His expert insights have been featured in leading international media outlets including the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters, earning him widespread recognition across the industry. Tim specialises in in-depth analysis and research of currencies, stocks, indices, and commodities. His professional expertise has played a significant role in shaping market perspectives and has cemented his reputation as a respected voice in the global financial community.
Media Appearances:
Research Reports
KCM Trade Publishes Q1 2026 Quarterly Market Review Advancing Its Research Series with Timely Global Market Insights
April 9, 2026
KCM Trade Unveils Research Report Series: Empowering Global Investors with Expert Market Intelligence
January 14, 2026
KCM Trade Unveils Research Report Series: Empowering Global Investors with Expert Market Intelligence
KCM Trade, a global leading Contract for Difference (CFD) broker, announced the launch of its proprietary research report series with the publication of its inaugural report, “An Annual Review of Global Financial Markets 2025”. The initiative represents a strategic expansion of the firm’s offering, expanding beyond trade execution to deliver structured, forward-looking market analysis to clients and the wider global investment community.
Videos
What if the market trends differ from your previous analysis - ASK Tim Episode 05
November 13, 2025
KCM Trade Launches the “Ask Tim” Interview Series 1
July 4, 2025
KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer Awarded the "Best Investment Management Award"
September 9, 2024
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst Appears on 7NEWS in Australia
April 16, 2024
BFM 89.9fm had a captivating interview with KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst, Tim Waterer
April 16, 2024
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst Appears on 7NEWS in Australia
September 13, 2023
What if the market trends differ from your previous analysis - ASK Tim Episode 05
KCM Trade Launches the “Ask Tim” Interview Series 1
KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer Awarded the "Best Investment Management Award"
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst Appears on 7NEWS in Australia
BFM 89.9fm had a captivating interview with KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst, Tim Waterer
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst Appears on 7NEWS in Australia
Rachael Jones
Global Market Analyst
Rachael Jones, who undertook studies at Harvard University, is a renowned authority with two decades of expertise in the financial sector, specialising in market analysis, financial reporting, and financial media production. As an industry-recognised leader, she has received multiple prestigious awards and holds the RG 146 certification as an ASIC-authorised representative. Her expert insights are frequently featured in respected outlets such as Sky News Australia and The Telegraph.
Media Appearances:
Videos
Oil Jumps Above $100 as US-Iran Talks Collapse and Hormuz Disruptions Deepen
May 18, 2026
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Gold Holds Near Record Highs as US–Iran Talks Weigh on Dollar and Inflation Outlook
April 23, 2026
Oil Surges as Middle East Escalation Threatens Strait of Hormuz Supply
March 5, 2026
Bitcoin Slides Toward Key Support as Liquidations and Institutional Risks Mount
February 9, 2026
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EURJPY Rally Faces Near Term Pullback
January 19, 2026
Oil Jumps Above $100 as US-Iran Talks Collapse and Hormuz Disruptions Deepen
Gold Holds Near Record Highs as US–Iran Talks Weigh on Dollar and Inflation Outlook
Oil Surges as Middle East Escalation Threatens Strait of Hormuz Supply
Bitcoin Slides Toward Key Support as Liquidations and Institutional Risks Mount
EURJPY Rally Faces Near Term Pullback
USD Resistance and Fed Rate Outlook - What to Expect in December
Nvidia's AI Bet Pays Off
U.S. Dollar Index Rebounds as Markets Eye Return to 100 Level
Gold Prices Decline as Strong Jobs Report Challenges Rate Cut Expectations
Weak Demand in Japanese Bond Auction Raises Concerns
The Turbulent Landscape of Oil Prices
Economic Changes and Market Reactions Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs
Geopolitical Tensions Impacting EURUSD Exchange Rates
Focus on Renminbi Amid Trump’s Tariff Decisions
Gold Prices Decline Amid Rising US Yields
The euro remains stable amid economic uncertainties ahead
EURUSD remains stagnant as key US data approaches
"Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East" By Rachael Jones
AUDUSD Falls After GDP Growth Data
"Crude Oil Declined to Recent Lows" By Rachael Jones
Surging WTI Crude Prices Driven by Supply Concerns and Summer Demand
Resilient Gold Amid Expanding US Services Sector
The Potential Collapse of USDJPY May Prompt the Bank of Japan to Take Action, 1 May 2024
EURUSD Poised for Reaction to Eurozone and US Economic Releases
Safe Haven Gold Surges to Multi Year Peak on Mounting Geopolitical Risks
Upcoming US and Australian Inflation Data Could Derail AUDUSD Recovery 31 Jan 2024
Is Silver Poised for Breakout in Early 2024
Gold Prices with Record Surge in Asian Trade during December
Jobs Data Holds Key to Canadian Dollar's Performance
Gold prices surged as demand for safe havens have increased
US Stocks Could Rebound with Light Labor Day Trading
Despite the US government debt downgrade, gold prices fell last week
US Tech Stock Fears as Seven Companies Drive the Rally
EURUSD Rallies Hard on Fed Pause, ECB Rate Hike
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Sees Large Options Activity
S&P 500 Stocks Look for a Breakout Near 4,200 Level
Volkswagen (VOW) Sales Slump in China
Gold Price Stalls at $2,000 as Traders See Risks Decline
Meta Platform Stock Price Could Suffer from Ad Revenues
Silver Has Potential To Move Higher With Gold Prices
AUDJPY Pressured After Reserve Bank Pauses Interest Rate Hikes
GBPUSD Exchange Rate Shows Resistance after UK GDP Report
Oil Price Looks for Another Price Low Attempt
EURUSD Moves Higher After Surprise ECB Rate Hike
EURJPY Looks to Japanese and German Economic Data
Nasdaq Gains Could Slow with Retail Investor Flow
Get ready for the biggest Ethereum upgrade since The Merge in year 2023 ! ✅
AUDUSD Has Australian Employment Data Ahead
Derivative Traders Bet On Bitcoin Rally Continuation
GBPUSD Drops As Bank of England Sees Interest Rate Peak
Gold Heading for $2,000 as War Theme Escalates
Goldman Sachs Stock Lower After Disappointing Earnings
Bank of America (BAC) Reports Q4 2022 Earnings
EURUSD Dips at the 1.07 Resistance Level
Hang Seng Index Forecast for 2023
Oil Prices Rally on Russian Export Ban
EURGBP Rises After Hawkish ECB Meeting
EURUSD Probing Resistance Levels Ahead of US Data
Is EURUSD Ready for a Reversal?
Jason Lau
Australia Managing Director
Jason has worked in the banking and finance industry in the Asia-Pacific region for over 20 years. He has relevant experience in Compliance, Product Management, Relationship Management, and Senior Executive roles for various financial institutions, such as Societe Generale, Citibank, BOCI, IG Markets, and CLSA Premium, to name a few.
Jason gained his Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) from the University of Hong Kong. He also has an MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Tsinghua University. In 2017, Jason attained his second Master's degree, an LLM specializing in banking and finance law, from the University of Melbourne.
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Sunny Chau
Senior Market Analyst
Sunny Chau brings over ten years of experience in the financial services industry and joined KCM Trade in June 2026 as a Senior Market Analyst. Prior to this, he worked at Rakuten Securities HK Limited, a subsidiary of Japan’s Rakuten Securities, as well as at Fulbright Securities Limited, a well-established Hong Kong brokerage firm, where he was responsible for client relationship management and capital markets project execution.
Sunny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management. His core research areas include contracts for difference (CFDs), commodities, and equity indices. He specialises in data and chart analysis, using market trend identification to anticipate potential price movements and deliver clear, professional, and forward-looking market insights for traders.
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