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Known for making technical analysis easier to understand, this longtime market commentator helped popularize intermarket analysis for everyday investors. His books have become go-to guides for readers trying to make sense of charts, trends, and market behavior.
by John Murphy
John J. Murphy is an American financial market analyst and investing author best known for Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets and Trading with Intermarket Analysis. StockCharts describes him as a renowned author in the investment field, a former technical analyst for CNBC, and a leading figure in intermarket technical analysis.
His writing is aimed at readers who want practical tools for reading charts and understanding how different parts of the market connect. That clear, teaching-focused style has helped make his books lasting reference works for traders, investors, and anyone learning the basics of technical analysis.
While detailed personal biographical information was not easy to confirm from reliable public sources, his professional reputation is well established through his books and market commentary.