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September 22, 2025
Candlestick patterns form the backbone of technical analysis. They reflect the market sentiment and are very useful for speculating whether a trend is likely to continue […]
September 18, 2025
In July 2025, self-proclaimed peacemaker and the second-time US President, Donald Trump, threatened to slap fresh sanctions on Moscow if Putin did not reach a peace […]
September 15, 2025
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a June 2025 report that trade barriers had steadily increased since the beginning of the year. […]
September 11, 2025
The US-China tensions aren’t new. However, the intensity and its manifestations certainly are. From trade and technology to geopolitics and capital flows, the world’s two largest […]
September 8, 2025
Retail sales data is a direct indicator of consumer confidence in an economy. It tracks consumer demand for goods and services. Consumer spending forms nearly 70% […]
September 5, 2025
Much like a health-conscious adult goes for a medical check-up at least once a year, your trading portfolio requires regular health checks too. Afterall, it is […]
September 4, 2025
At $40 billion, the total profits booked by the top 6 US banks in Q2 2025 were 20% higher than a year ago. Did you know […]
September 3, 2025
Ted saw his $1,200 investment turn into $1,500 within hours. Upward momentum was strong, so he chose to hold the position and decided to exit when […]
September 1, 2025
The 80/20 rule or, as it is popularly known in the scientific community, the Pareto Principle, is a way to maximise efficiency in trading. Initially used […]
August 28, 2025
Did you know that Wall Street has a history of negative returns during September between 1925 and 2023? The only exception was 2024, when the S&P […]
August 25, 2025
Crude oil is the world’s most widely traded commodity. Its price can fluctuate wildly due to the demand-supply situation and the risk of market disruptions resulting […]
August 22, 2025
On July 7, 2025, Tesla’s stock plunged almost 7% after the company’s CEO, Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new political party. The share price […]
August 20, 2025
Do you remember how the global stock markets plunged immediately after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on most of the world on April 2, 2025? The […]
August 18, 2025
Naturally occurring elements like gold, silver and platinum have limited supply and thus are called precious metals. The lustre and unique physical properties of these metals […]
August 15, 2025
Oil prices rose following the US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in late June 2025. This led to concerns regarding Japan’s economy, given the nation’s […]
August 11, 2025
Many stock traders might hesitate to invest in Adobe in 2025, given that the stock had declined 15.78% YTD by the end of the second week […]
August 8, 2025
Technological advances have led to the development of systems that can capitalise on short-term market volatility through quick transaction execution. The use of advanced and complex […]
August 7, 2025
From regional conflicts to trade wars and political instability, geopolitical tensions have been heating up over the past several years. Rising tensions can trigger significant market […]
August 6, 2025
On July 8, 2025, the Hang Seng index rose 1.09%, following the US announcing fresh tariffs of 25% to 40% on imports from 14 countries. The […]
August 5, 2025
The decisive Labour Party win in May 2025 boosted market sentiment due to expectations that the renewed mandate for the Anthony Albanese government would bring policy […]