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Uptrends, downtrends, and profits: Master trend analysis
In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic was gripped by an extraordinary financial phenomenon known as Tulip Mania. Tulip bulbs became so coveted that their prices skyrocketed, with some rare varieties fetching sums equivalent to luxurious houses. At its peak, a single bulb could sell for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilledContinue Reading
The Fed’s rate cut: What every trader needs to know
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points could make or break your trading strategy. On 18 September 2024, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate, adjusting the target range to between 4.75% and 5%. Whether you’re invested in stocks, bonds, or even cryptocurrencies, this move affects how you shouldContinue Reading
Forex scalping vs day trading: Which style suits you?
The clock strikes 9:30 AM, and in two different trading rooms, a pair of forex traders are already immersed in their work. Trader A’s fingers fly across the keyboard, having executed 20 lightning-fast trades in the span of a few hours, each lasting mere minutes. In contrast, Trader B sits back, eyes fixed on multipleContinue Reading
Winning at forex: Risk management strategies every trader should know
On 16 September 1992, a day known as “Black Wednesday,” George Soros made forex trading history. The legendary investor had taken a massive short position against the British pound, betting USD 10 billion that the currency would fall. Soros was right. The Bank of England, unable to prop up the pound’s value, was forced toContinue Reading
Trading success secrets: 5 mistakes the pros never make
Picture this: Mike, a 29-year-old software engineer, decides to try trading. Armed with his savings and dreams of financial independence, he dives in headfirst, only to lose half of his initial investment within a month. Mike’s experience is all too common. In fact, the US Securities and Exchange Commission reports that 70% of forex tradersContinue Reading
