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The financial markets don’t take holidays—and neither should your trading strategy. While most traders are unwrapping presents and planning festive meals, a staggering 87% are unknowingly navigating a complex landscape of market volatility. The holiday season isn’t just a break from work; it’s a critical period that can either preserve your hard-earned gains or exposeContinue Reading

In the swirling chaos of the 1929 stock market crash, one trader stood apart from the panicked masses: Jesse Livermore. While fortunes crumbled around him, Livermore saw opportunity where others saw catastrophe. By correctly anticipating the market’s dramatic downturn, he transformed a potential disaster into a personal windfall, reportedly making USD 100 million in today’sContinue Reading

In the blink of an eye, the seemingly invincible tech sector transformed from a golden child of investment to a cautionary tale of concentrated risk. The year 2022 saw industry giants like Meta (Facebook) lose over 60% of their stock value, Netflix plummet by nearly 50%, and the entire NASDAQ Composite tumble approximately 33%. ThousandsContinue Reading

The US stock market indices stand as the world’s most widely recognised benchmarks of financial market performance. These powerful indicators not only reflect the health of the American economy but also serve as essential trading instruments for investors worldwide. With a combined market capitalisation exceeding USD 40 trillion as of 2024, from the venerable DowContinue Reading

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 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

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

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

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

On 7 March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate held steady at 3.9% in February, with 275,000 jobs added to the economy. As this news broke, the S&P 500 index jumped by 0.8% in early trading. If you’ve ever wondered why stock markets react to employment figures, you’re notContinue Reading