First things first, FOMC stands for the Federal Open Market Committee. Think of it as the mastermind behind the scenes, making decisions that can send shockwaves through the financial markets. In this article, we are going to walk you through the FOMC Meeting, and explain why it is a big deal for you. Interest rate […]

Fundamental factors are like puzzle pieces that shape the big picture of the financial world. These factors can influence the value of assets such as currency pairs, stocks, commodities, and even cryptos. In this article, we will uncover such key factors, which often create opportunities for intelligent investors and traders. Geopolitical events: Geopolitical factors like […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

If you are eager to understand the magic behind the financial markets, look no further than fundamental analysis! It’s time to unlock this exciting aspect of CFD trading and show you how to take advantage of it like a pro. What Is Fundamental Analysis? Fundamental analysis is all about exploring the real factors that drive […]

Focus on gold. Fundamentally speaking, the US released retail sales in July increased by 0.7% mom. The figure for June was also revised up to 0.3% from 0.2%, suggesting the U.S. economy continued to expand in 3Q and avoid recession. Consequently, inflation stays still in the short run.  With demand remaining resilient and labor market […]

The specification for US shares CFD will be adjusted during the end of the earnings season. Adjustment Details 1. Effective Date: Since 21, Aug 2023 2. Adjustment: The leverage of US Shares CFD will be adjusted from 20:1 to “33:1”. From 21, Aug 2023 Product Previous Leverage Leverage after updating US share CFDs 20:1 33:1 […]

3 Basic Concepts in Forex Trading Key to Beginners Forex trading can be complex for beginner investors if they don’t understand some basic concepts or elements. Except for margin and leverage mentioned in our previous article, “Understanding Margin and Leverage: Why Forex Trading May Boost Your Profits”, we are going to walk through another 3 […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on EUR/USD. Fundamentally speaking, although Fed’s rate hike coming to an end, the U.S. dollar index continues to rise. According to data released by the CFTC last week, the short positions fell to the lowest level in eight weeks. Short-covering is fueling a rebound in the U.S. dollar index as hedge funds continue to […]

The Federal Reserve Bank of New Zealand will announce the latest interest rate decision on Wednesday, and the market expects to keep the OCR official cash rate unchanged at 5.50%. At the moment, global economics are cooling, while the figures released by RBNZ are not strong enough. Consequently, RBNZ gains space to keep interest rates […]