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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swing trading is a strategy where traders attempt to capitalise on price fluctuations by holding a position open anywhere between a few days and a few […]
The global forex markets attract traders because of the significant volatility, which offers multiple trading opportunities, the 24-hour operations of the market, and massive liquidity. But […]
Currency pairs, pips, spreads, and expiration dates; as a beginner, there’s a lot to learn about trading currencies in the live markets. If you’re wondering where […]
Apart from being a game of numbers, trading is also a battleground of emotions. Wins, losses, and market volatility can evoke a variety of emotions, which […]
XAU/USD surged over 18% in the 12 months from the March 2023 banking crisis. Key drivers of this growth included mistrust of the banking ecosystem, speculation […]
The Ichimoku Cloud is a popular technical analysis tool, often used in the financial markets as a guide for analysing trend direction, identifying support and resistance […]
The forex market operates 24/5, given the global nature of the market. The operations form a continuous cycle across time zones, starting with the Sydney session […]