Knowledge
August 25, 2024
The per-ounce price of silver rose 23.37% in the 12 months to August 2024. After repeatedly testing the $30 level, the precious metal hit a 12-year high of $31.80/oz […]
August 23, 2024
Major FX pairs, such as the EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD, are popular among traders for their massive trading volumes in the global forex markets. However, minor […]
August 22, 2024
“Never, ever argue with your trading system,” advises Michael Covel, a renowned financial author. The quote has multiple layers. First, you must have a trading strategy […]
August 21, 2024
According to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Index report, the year-to-date return on emerging market (EM) equities stood at 7.49% on June 28, 2024, with an […]
August 20, 2024
The US dollar/Japanese yen (USD/JPY) is among the most actively traded forex pairs. Its popularity means that liquidity and trading volumes tend to be high, leading to […]
August 19, 2024
Gold has been one of the best-performing assets worldwide in 2024. Much of this performance has been driven by central banks increasing their reserves of the […]
August 16, 2024
Silver is the second most popular precious metal among bullion traders. The white metal has been shining bright for centuries as a store for value, much […]
August 15, 2024
Market analysis is the cornerstone of trading. It helps you make sense of price movements. It also allows you to process more data than you can […]
August 14, 2024
Oil is one of the most traded commodities in the financial markets. If you plan to expand your portfolio and include energy instruments, understanding the difference […]
July 19, 2024
Following on the heels of the UK’s snap general election announcement, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap legislative election on June 9. The results, […]
July 17, 2024
Gold has been a store for value for centuries. It is considered a safe haven during economic turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty. Amid rising inflation, continued geopolitical […]
July 15, 2024
Precious metals, such as gold and silver, are considered safe investment choices. They are stores of value and offer stability and protection against economic uncertainties. You can […]
July 14, 2024
As 5 November draws closer, the world is waiting, almost with bated breath, for the Trump-Biden rematch. Traders are also keeping their eye on the US […]
July 13, 2024
The Great British Pound (GBP) had spiked 1.38% versus the US dollar over three months, as of July 8th, 2024. The GBP has overshadowed the euro (EUR) and […]
July 12, 2024
Many new traders make the mistake of not following proper risk management techniques. You may have chosen your broker carefully, practised extensively on the demo account, […]
July 11, 2024
The Labour Party swept the UK elections, winning 412 of the 650 seats in the parliament’s House of Commons. This is the biggest Labour Party victory since Tony […]
July 10, 2024
The Australian dollar (AUD) had entered 2023 on a high note, rising to US$0.71 in January. However, it steadily declined throughout the year, ending 2023 at […]
July 8, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) controls money supply in the US by adjusting interest rates in the country. Being the dominant global reserve currency, the value and […]
July 6, 2024
Bruno Iksil, nicknamed the “London Whale,” took a large position in the credit default swaps market in 2012, costing JPMorgan Chase $9 billion. Known for his […]
June 27, 2024
The global contracts for difference (CFDs) market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 4.3% between 2023 and 2028. CFDs allow traders to make the most of price […]