What do you do when the market feels like it’s being pushed around by politics, global events, and constant breaking news? Do you react… or do you stay the course?
In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Jason McIntosh to unpack how experienced traders navigate volatile markets without being pulled off track by headlines or fear.
This conversation is about regaining control.
If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing trades, hesitating due to uncertainty, or feeling overwhelmed by market noise, this episode will help you refocus on what actually matters.
This episode is for you if:
- You feel unsettled by geopolitical events and market volatility
- You’re unsure how much weight to give political headlines in your trading
- You’ve been thrown off your plan by sudden market moves
- You want to trade with more clarity, consistency, and confidence
- You’re ready to focus on process rather than prediction
What you’ll learn:
- Whether politics really moves markets – and how much it should matter to you
- Why reacting to headlines often leads to poor trading decisions
- How experienced traders filter noise from meaningful signals
- The role of structure and rules in volatile conditions
- How to stay disciplined when markets feel unpredictable
- Practical ways to reduce emotional decision-making during uncertainty
- What to focus on instead of trying to predict the next move
