Not all ‘doom and gloom’ in the markets: Is the US dollar a safe bet in 2021?
Poor NFP results, stalled stimulus talks, a political coup… it’s been a tumultuous start to 2021 for the United States and yet it’s not all ‘doom and gloom’. We look at forex trading and whether the US dollar is still a safe bet going forward.
World Bank positive, crypto bubble woes – Top financial stories of the week
From the World Bank predicting global economic recovery to alarm bells ringing in the cryptocurrency market, we highlight some of the biggest financial stories this week.
Bitcoin or gold – Which is the better investment for 2021?
2020 has been a wild ride for both the yellow metal as well as for the infamous leader of the cryptocurrencies. With both assets coming out swinging in 2021 with fresh highs, which one offers better opportunities for your trading portfolio?
MT4 – The Trading Platforms’ Reigning Champion
Discover the amazing advantages the classic MT4 trading platform has to offer traders just like you!
British travel giant Thomas Cook declares bankruptcy
After failing to reach an agreement with investors, the Thomas Cook Group, UK’s renowned travel agency has ceased operations this Monday, September 23, 2019.
CFD trading: a beginners guide
CFDs (Contracts for difference) are financial derivatives that derive their value on an underlying instrument. While you can profit by exchanging one currency for another, retail forex traders prefer using currency contracts for the purposes of speculation.
How to trade forex for beginners
The forex market or foreign exchange market is one of the most popular and liquid financial markets in the world. Trading forex can prove to be a challenge, however, if you follow the steps outlined here, you will have a much easier time discovering how everything works and why.
Why you should refer to a forex economic calendar before every trade
Forex news can have a significant albeit short-term impact on currency exchange rates. If the news is unexpected or doesn’t confirm the market’s sentiment, you are likely going to notice sharp spikes and increased volatility as liquidity dries down.
Learn how to trade forex with the right mindset
Forex trading is an exciting investment opportunity with limitless opportunities for traders. However, the markets are quite volatile throughout the year and beginners need to stick to the fundamentals otherwise they will end up failing again and again.
What is day-trading in forex?
There are different strategies that forex traders can employ to maximize their trading profits and day-trading is arguably the most popular. This strategy mainly focuses on intraday movements as traders aim to hold short-term positions in order to avoid paying overnight trade fees or swaps.