Commodities are a very common part of a macro trader’s approach and these markets come with nuance that traders may want to address before engaging. GoldThe most precious of the precious metals, and the first form of ‘money’ stands the test of time as a store of value. 1What is Gold? Understanding Gold as a...Read More

1A Guide to Trading PsychologyThe psychology of trading is often overlooked but is a key part of a professional trader’s skillset. 2Top 10 Trading Myths: Guest CommentaryKnowing the difference between common trading myths and reality is essential to long-term success. 3Forex Trading Truth or Lie? Uncovering the Truths of FX TradingOur expert analysts shed light on...Read More

Get started with our articles exploring the benefits of trading forex, including the merits of the currency carry trade, the importance of liquidity in forex trading, and the opportunities for technical and fundamental analysis. 1Understanding Forex RolloverFind out what rollover in forex involves, and how to take advantage of rollover rates.2Currency Carry Trade: What is...Read More

Familiarize yourself with the most basic concepts of the forex market: short selling, forex spreads, and the best forex spread trading strategies. 1How to Short Forex: Short Selling Currency ExplainedFind out how short selling is used in a down trending market or to hedge currency exposure.2What Does a Forex Spread Tell Traders?Improve your knowledge of...Read More

Kickstart your forex trading journey with our beginner articles, covering the basics of the FX market and how to read FX pairs. Learn Forex TradingBrowse the articles below for an introduction to FX trading, including practical advice on how to become a forex trader and first-hand accounts from market practitioners.1Forex Trading: What is Forex? FX...Read More

The Japanese Yen gained 1.08% against the US Dollar on Wednesday, which is a notable achievement given JPY’s persistent depreciation since 2021. What was the cause of this move? Reports crossed the wires that the Bank of Japan conducted a rate check, opening the door to market intervention for the first time since 1998. Traders...Read More

The New Zealand Dollar plunged against the US Dollar on Tuesday as NZD/USD sank 2.22%. That was the worst single-day performance since March 2020. What caused such a dramatic reversal after a few days of cautious gains? It was August’s US CPI report. The headline rate of inflation clocked in at 8.3% y/y versus 8.1%...Read More

Forex trading, which is the act of exchanging fiat currencies, is thought to be centuries old – dating back to the Babylonian period. Today, the forex market is one of the biggest, most liquid and accessible markets in the world, and has been shaped by several important global events, like Bretton woods and the gold...Read More

The Hanging Man candlestick pattern, as one could predict from the name, is viewed as a bearish reversal pattern. This pattern occurs mainly at the top of uptrends and can act as a warning of a potential reversal downward. What happens on the next day after the Hanging Man pattern is what gives traders an...Read More

The on neck pattern occurs after a downtrend when a long real bodied bearish candle is followed by a smaller real bodied bullish candle which gaps down on the open but then closes near the prior candle’s close. The bears are in control of the market, and they continue their dominance with the On Neck...Read More