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Yearly Archives: 2022
Market Recap (May): Volatility reigns as stocks and sentiment stabilise, for now
Written on June 6, 2022 at 9:03 am, by jamie
In contrast to last month’s recap, it’s been a bad month for the US dollar and a relatively better one for US stock markets. But the VIX, the fear gauge, is still quite elevated hovering just below 30. This highlights the exceptionally choppy nature of markets intraday during May, veering from outright sell-offs to more […]
Week Ahead: Will NFP help support the sinking dollar?
Written on June 6, 2022 at 9:03 am, by jamie
The familiar themes of rising price pressures, monetary policy and growth concerns continue to weigh on the market. Currently, it is the latter which is grabbing the headlines, and this means bond yields and interest rates in the US have fallen from their recent highs. In turn, the dollar has lost its medium-term support from […]
Week Ahead: Choppy markets to continue if recession fears grow
Written on June 6, 2022 at 9:03 am, by jamie
Another volatile week is expected with whippy price action across asset classes. Last week’s midweek selloff in equities saw the benchmark S&P500 index clock its worst daily decline since June 2020. Corporate earnings from two of the biggest US retailers fanned the flames. The impact of inflationary pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions on profit […]
ECN vs STP: Differences, Pros & Cons, and Which to Choose?
Written on June 6, 2022 at 5:47 am, by zhangyan
This article is all about partner selection. We explain how orders are routed through the market, the various types of forex brokers, their advantages and disadvantages, and the key things to look out for in choosing a broker.
CFD vs. ETFs: Differences, Similarities, and Which to Choose
Written on June 1, 2022 at 9:58 am, by chiayee
CFDs and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are two of the most popular instruments you can trade as an investor. With each instrument, you have access to a diverse range of markets, and unlimited trading opportunities. Compared to each other, CFDs and ETFs have their own benefits and drawbacks. Let’s look at these two instruments. CFDs […]
June 2022 holiday trading hours
Written on May 30, 2022 at 8:30 am, by daniel
Please be advised that the trading hours of the following instruments will be affected by the upcoming holiday in June 2022. GMT+3 1 June 2022 2 June 2022 3 June 2022 6 June 2022 13 June 2022 16 June 2022 19 June 2022 20 June 2022 Queen’s Jubilee Spring Bank Holiday Platinum Jubilee Bank […]