Put two brand new currency traders in front of the screen, give them your best high probability lineup, and have each take the opposite side of the […]
Money management: the backbone of foreign exchange trading
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Gold, risk asset or safe haven?
Is gold a risk asset or a safe haven? This question seems to be a favorite among those who like to debate the shiny metal’s value. The […]
How does arbitrage work?
Arbitrage can and should be a risk-free trading strategy. Here we explain the basics of arbitrage, and how, in some cases, it is possible for an individual […]
What Forex traders need to know about the yen
The foreign exchange market is huge and ruthlessly competitive. Big banks, trading houses and funds dominate the market and quickly incorporate new information into prices. Therefore, forex […]
How does a black swan operate in the financial market?
A ‘black swan’ is a rare event that is almost impossible to predict. However, this type of event tends to lead to deep and widespread consequences for […]
What is a decentralized market?
In a decentralized market, technology allows investors to trade directly with each other instead of operating from a centralized exchange. Virtual markets using decentralized currency or cryptocurrencies […]
The Sahm rule has been triggered
WARNING: The Sahm rule has been triggered. This rule has predicted the last 9 recessions and has 100% accuracy. This should not be overlooked. The Sahm rule […]
What is rollover?
Rollover is the interest paid or earned for holding a currency position overnight. Each currency has an overnight interbank rate associated with it, and since the currency […]
Interest rate futures indicate eight interest rate cuts
Interest rate futures are now pricing in eight rate cuts from the Fed over the next 12 months, the most since the 2008 financial crisis. Market expectations […]
US consumers are opting out of McDonald’s and Starbucks
Declining sales are American consumers’ way of saying to restaurant chains: you need to innovate if you want me as a customer. The reporting season for major […]
