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How US government bond auctions work and why they’re important to financial markets

Bond markets make the financial world go round, helping to grease the wheels of commerce, allowing the economy activity to expand. But when too much debt is issued, it can overwhelm demand, causing borrowing costs to spike which can be detrimental to the economy.

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Explainer: the PBOC USD/CNY fix and how it impacts FX markets

With the influence of the Chinese yuan stet to increase further, this primer looks at the PBOC's USD/CNY daily ‘fix’, an event every trader should become familiar with given its importance to currency markets.

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March 26, 2024 04:11 AM
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10 Best Forex Pairs To Trade in 2024

Discover the 10 most traded currency pairs in the world and how you can start trading them.

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13 forex trading tips for all traders

Read our forex trading tips to learn how successful traders operate, and how to get started on the currency markets.

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November 16, 2023 10:23 AM
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What is the triangle pattern?

Triangle patterns can offer technical traders precious insight into where a market might be headed next. Read our guide to ascending, descending and symmetrical triangle patterns.

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How to trade with the trailing stop loss

Using a trailing stop loss can be a great way to mitigate the risk of trend reversals harming your open positions. Learn about trailing stop losses, and how to use them effectively.

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October 25, 2023 02:45 PM
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Black swan events: how does black swan theory affect trading?

A black swan event can have a devastating impact on the markets and is next to impossible to predict. So how should you deal with black swans when trading?

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October 25, 2023 08:48 AM

Artificial intelligence stocks: the best AI companies to invest in

Artificial intelligence stocks have been one of 2023’s key success stories. But can you trade the ChatGPT’s creator, and which other AI companies should you be considering?

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Biggest UK companies: your guide to the most-valuable British brands

The United Kingdom – and its benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100 – is home to some world-leading blue-chip businesses. But which are the biggest UK companies of all? Find out with our full list.

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Biggest companies in Australia: your guide to the most-valuable AU brands

Australia is home to some key blue-chip stocks, but which companies dominate the ASX 200 index? Find out with our guide to the biggest companies in Australia.

Quantum computing stocks: how to invest in quantum computing

Quantum computing stocks represent the companies researching the next potential great leap forward in computing power. But are they a good investment? Find out here.

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Robotics stocks: a guide to trading robotics companies

Are we poised for a robot revolution? Find out here, plus how to invest in the robotics stocks leading the automation revolution.

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Stock market crash history: past financial bubbles and crises

For traders today, it seems the next financial crisis is never too far off. Let’s examine some of the biggest stock market crashes in history – and what we can learn from them.

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GVZ index: Your guide to the gold volatility index

The GVZ index – otherwise known as the gold volatility index – is a leading measure of risk in the precious metal market. Because of this, it’s often called the ‘gold VIX’.

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October 2, 2023 04:06 PM
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Credit rating agencies: your complete guide

Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are a key part of fundamental analysis – and their actions can reverberate across financial markets. Learn all about what a credit rating agency does here.

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ATR indicator: What is the average true range in trading?

The average true range is a technical indicator that tells you a market’s current volatility – making it a key part of many successful strategies. Learn how to use the ATR indicator in your trading here.

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September 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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The largest economies in the world

What are the top 10 biggest economies in the world? Find out with our complete guide to the economies by GDP, GDP per capita and PPP GDP.

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Day trading: Learn how to day trade

Day trading is hugely popular among retail traders – although it comes with significant risks. So can you day trade successfully? Find out here.

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September 12, 2023 02:02 PM

Top 10 trading indicators you should know

There’s a huge range of top trading indicators available to use on charts – so which technical indicators should you focus on?

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IPO outlook: Can Arm and Instacart revive the IPO market?

The IPO market is on course to suffer its worst year since 2009, but markets hope upcoming listings from Arm and Instacart can provide a much-needed catalyst.

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Biggest companies in Singapore: your guide to the most-valuable SG brands

What are the biggest companies in Singapore? Find out here with our guide to the biggest stocks in the country by both market cap and revenue.

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August 21, 2023 04:03 PM
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How to use the SuperTrend indicator

The SuperTrend indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader – helping you identify trends and generate signals at a glance. Learn all about trading with the SuperTrend here.

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ADX indicator: How to measure trends with the average directional index

The ADX indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader, helping to mitigate the risk of losing out on a faltering trend. Learn how to trade with the average directional index here.