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How Canada’s relationships with the US and China impact the Canadian dollar
Learn the reasons that the Canadian dollar is a desired currency.
Inflation: Friend or Foe? Uncovering the Truth Behind Rising Prices and Economic Shifts
Let us explore the impact of inflation on your finances and the economy.
Top 5 Factors to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade
Ever wondered what to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade?
Why is the Consumer Price Index, a high-impact US data release, important to traders?
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and why does it matter in trading?
The impact of Japanese authorities intervention in the FX market and how it affects the yen
Find out in this article how the Japanese government intervenes in the forex market to maintain the yen’s stability to avoid excessive movements and when it can lead to an opportunity for trading.
How to determine where to place your stop loss in trading
Stop-loss orders and the limiting of losses in general can be key to success as a trader, but how do you know where to place them? In this article, we discuss stop-loss strategies.
What are the ‘BRICS’ and why are they important?
An understanding of how the BRICS nations' economies are performing and how their regional economic integration is progressing. Read more.
What events affect the FX markets and why are they significant?
What influences FX market prices to move from one to another? Knowing the answer can be crucial in your development as a trader. Learn more.
Historical Central Bank and Government Currency Interventions and their impact on FX markets
Contrary to popular belief, the exchange rate of any given currency is not determined by market forces alone. Learn more.
How to Find Trading Opportunities using Divergence Analysis
When used effectively, divergence analysis can be a powerful tool within your trading arsenal and can help spot potential changes of trend early.
Habits of Successful Forex Traders
Forming habits is key to success in all areas of life, and trading is no exception.
How does the Federal Reserve Conduct Monetary Policy?
Learn why FX traders follow the Fed. Understanding how dollar is impacted by how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy plays a big part of what drives the FX market.
How Different Fundamental Themes affect the Forex Markets
In the school of fundamental analysis, the same themes can often dictate the overall outlook on any given currency pair. In this article, we identify some of these.
How the FX Market Interrelates with Stocks, Bonds and Commodities
The movement in price of any given asset is never random. Sometimes, these changes in price can be explained by correlations, where an asset interrelates with another, or a broader economic theme.
Learning About Trading Jargon and What it Actually Means
The world of trading is filled with jargon, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we take a look at some key phrases and their definitions.
What are the Risks of Trading Cryptocurrency?
Crypto can be a volatile and risky investment. Risks include market volatility, liquidity constraints, scams and frauds, and regulatory changes.
What are Bullish and Bearish Markets?
Bullish and bearish are among the most common terms you will hear when following financial markets. What do they mean?
X Factors That Affect Currency Value
Numerous factors influence currency value and exchange rates, from interest rates, inflation, and debt, to political stability, and more.
Understanding Market Liquidity
This blog explains what market liquidity is and how to use it when trading online.
Understanding Leading and Lagging Technical Indicators
Lagging and leading indicators can help you identify market trends and give you valuable insight for your trades. We look at how these and other indicators work in technical analysis.
What is Non-Farm Payroll and why it Matters to Forex Traders
US non-farm payroll reports provide vital information regarding the health of the US economy. We unpack more about what it means for traders, why it’s important and its impact on forex rates here.
What is De-Dollarization?
Learn how de-dollarization could cost the US dollar its place in the international monetary system.
How To Overcome FOMO in Trading
How the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in trading involves entering a trade simply because everyone is doing the same. FOMO is a real emotion and can drive irrational trading decisions.