Traders are likely to pivot back to the AUD if more clarity is gained on the timing of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next rate hike. Last week the central bank indicated that the likelihood of a hike has accelerated due to accelerating core inflation, and overnight-indexed swaps already have an increase of almost 50 […]
To start trading the markets, you should learn about the top 10 candlestick patterns, which are based on research and analysis. A good candlestick pattern is one that tells a story about the market in a particular session. Learning to analyze the sentiment behind the different candle formations is essential to your trading success. Once […]
Trading after a news release requires you to understand how to trade. It’s vital to know what to expect before a release hits the market. The market will often react differently to a release that falls outside of expectations. As a result, you should wait for a few minutes before you start trading. In the […]
If you are looking for a lucrative investment, there are a few strategies that will suit your needs. The most common of these is day trading. It is a relatively new trading style that focuses on making a profit for a day or two. Because of this, there are a lot of trading opportunities and […]
The new Democrat president has boosted risk appetite, pushing stock markets to record highs. The prospect of further stimulus from the Fed is also appealing to investors. Moreover, the central bank has indicated it will hold interest rates near zero for some time, but the future remains uncertain. Consequently, gold has traditionally been a safe […]
The summer doldrums typically last from late June to mid-October. While the entire U.S. stock market is weak during this time, stocks have historically outperformed during this period. Health Care and precious metals stocks have historically outperformed during this time period. This week, the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to appear before Congress. If […]
After a weak showing in the June FOMC meeting, gold is now in the midst of a bear market as investors struggle to find direction. The recent increase in the U.S. dollar has helped fuel the price of the yellow metal. But now the Fed is signaling an upshift in the rate-hike timeline, weighing heavily […]
After the US oil industry’s recent recovery, the price of oil is expected to remain in the monthly opening range for the rest of the month. Despite the mixed data, the U.S. government reported Wednesday that US crude inventories contracted 1.529 million barrels in the week ended September 17. This is the first decline since […]
Trading earnings season is fast approaching. If you haven’t already joined, now is the time to get started. There are so many new traders who jump in without really knowing what they are doing. They think that trading Forex is easy but they don’t know how to generate reliable earnings and therefore they don’t make […]
The forex spread is an essential part of the currency trading market. It is one of the more important indicators of the price of a particular currency pair. If you want to trade forex, you need to have a good grasp of the forex spread. This indicator tells traders which way a currency price is […]