Understanding Market Liquidity
This blog explains what market liquidity is and how to use it when trading online.
Craig Erlam
Contributing Author at OANDA
Focusing on fundamental and technical analysis while producing macroeconomic commentary, Craig Erlam’s views have been published in the Financial Times, Reuters and the International Business Times.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Most Common Mistakes Beginner Traders Make When Entering the Markets
This blog explains the most common trading mistakes to avoid as a new trader
How to set TradingView for Inter-Market Analysis
Although overlooked by many, basic principles such as which charts to have open at which time can be a key part of ensuring trading success. In this article, we discuss these different layouts.
How to use the Commitment of Traders report in Forex Trading
Although not without its flaws, the Commitment of Traders report can still offer valuable insight into the financial markets, which traders may use as additional input in their trading strategies.
Biggest Market Shifts of the 2020s
There are four anchors that help define the global economic picture at any given time. Let’s explore them.
25 Years of the Euro: Key Moments in History
As the euro celebrates its 25th birthday, we take a retrospective look at some key moments from its formal introduction in 1999 to the modern day. Read more.