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.
Because while markets may respond to political events, most traders make their biggest mistakes not because of the news itself… but because of how they react to it.
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
About Jason McIntosh
Jason McIntosh began his trading career in 1991 on the trading floor at Bankers Trust, where he worked alongside some of the world’s leading traders. With decades of market experience across multiple cycles, Jason has developed a practical, rules-based approach focused on consistency, risk management, and capital preservation.
He is the creator of the Motion Trader system, designed to help traders simplify their process, cut through market noise, and focus on high-probability opportunities. Jason is widely respected for his calm, no-nonsense perspective on trading, particularly in volatile and uncertain market conditions.
Stay in Touch with Jason
Website: https://www.motiontrader.com.au
Free course and resources, 4-week trial: https://www.motiontrader.com.au/talkingtrading
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonMcIntoshMotionTrader
Next Steps:
- Explore Louise’s Trading Made Simple video course, free at tradinggame.com.au, to put these principles into practice.
- For deeper insight into risk management, check out my books Trading Secrets and Charting Secrets.
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
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