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When a country’s currency is going through extreme upward or downward financial pressure, caused by varying factors, the central bank often uses forex market intervention to stabilize the situation. It will either buy or sell its currency… Read More

Cash indices allow traders to invest in the current cash value of underlying indices, with tight spreads, attractive leverage and without commission expenses. Unlike the futures derivatives market, cash indices do not have expiry dates and… Read More

If you believe in star signs, our birthdays tell a lot about our personality. The position of the sun at the time of our birth apparently has a lot to do with our strengths and weaknesses. The month of September is governed by the Zodiac… Read More

Historically, the month of September has been a tricky one for the global financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has reported an average decline of 0.8% in September, since 1950. The median price return of the S&P… Read More

To succeed in any endeavor, the key is to have the right mindset – particularly when trading the financial markets. Trading can be taxing on various levels and if multiple losses occur it can be hard to recover mentally from such a… Read More

Human beings, by their very nature, like to feel a sense of control over their environment. This is probably why many of us still believe in the most bizarre superstitions. Of course, when you are dealing with something as unpredictable as… Read More

A trader’s weekend is a sacred part of the week, not just for winding down and relaxing but also for ensuring that the week ahead is a productive one. With this in mind, there are a few key activities that traders tend to go through at the… Read More

From Humble Beginnings John Taylor is a name that some of you might not be familiar with. However, during his career in the financial markets, he presided over a fund, FX Concepts, which grew to be the biggest currency management firm at… Read More