At last, the euro has shrugged off bad economic news and inflation has come under control. It might be the time for ECB to reconsider its tightening monetary policy . Investors will focus on whether the European Central Bank will pause interest rate hikes in September as expected. (Inflation rates in the euro zone in […]

Japan announced the latest July core CPI annual rate excluding fresh foods rose 3.1% year-over-year, slightly down from 3.3% in the previous month. The figure matched with the Bank of Japan’s expectation. The slowdown is linked to lower energy prices, especially data from the Tokyo region showing a slight deceleration in inflation. (Japan’s inflation level […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on AUD/JPY. Fundamentally speaking, Japan’s inflation has not declined, which increases the probability of the Bank of Japan’s future tightening policy. After a long-term depreciation, the yen has space for a short-term rebound. AUD/JPY has less room for arbitrage than USD/JPY. With strong USD, please watch out for AUD/JPY bear. Technically speaking, the AUD/JPY […]

Let’s turn the clock back to the end of last year. At that time, most investors and economists predicted that the US economy would inevitably suffer a recession in 2023 because of the environment of high interest rates. But today, at the end of July, the Federal Reserve once again raised the federal funds rate […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

As a forex trader, the strategy of forex hedging is a must-know, which serves as a shield against market uncertainties in CFD trading. So, what exactly is forex hedging? It is like waring a bulletproof vest, a strategy to protect your trades from potential losses. By opening additional trades that offset the risk of your […]

Imagine a trader who never sleeps, never gets emotional, and follows the strategies set by you consistently. If that is your dream, then you have to know the world of Expert Advisors (EAs). Think of EA as your virtual trading assistant. This assistant is a computer program that automatically executes trades based on the strategies […]

Trading strategies are like your playbook. They guide your trading decisions and help you navigate the ever-changing markets. Let’s jump in and explore some beginner-friendly trading strategies that can make a big difference in your trading journey. Trend following: Trend following is like riding the market waves. You need to look for a trend, whether […]

If you have read our article “Basic Types of Charts in Technical Analysis”, now it’s time to unlock the secret with technical analysis indicators. Let’s dive in! Moving Averages: Moving averages calculate the average price of a currency pair or any other asset over a specific period, such as 10 days or 50 days, to […]