×

Authorised and Regulated: SCB

Knowledge

June 20, 2025

Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple Have Released Results

US indices started May on a high, with the S&P 500 up 0.15%, DJIA rising 0.35% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.13% at market close on […]
June 19, 2025

Understanding Drawdowns and Risk Tolerance Levels

New traders often feel overwhelmed by the multitude of variables in the financial markets. Having inadequate knowledge and lack of experience may cause anxiety. Copy trading […]
June 18, 2025

CFD Trading Tips for Falling Markets

The financial markets are cyclical in nature. There will be rallies and an equal number of dips. Plus, geopolitical and economic developments will move prices up […]
June 17, 2025

USD is Not the Only Safe-Haven Currency

Trading safe havens is a diversification technique to protect portfolios against market downturns. Traditionally, the US dollar has been the most popular safe-haven currency. However, the […]
June 16, 2025

US Tariffs Trigger Gold Breakout: How to Trade It

The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 from 3.3% to 2.8%. The US GDP is also expected to bear the brunt of increased […]
June 12, 2025

The Most Important Figures in a Company’s Earnings Release

Microsoft’s stock jumped almost 8% and Meta Platforms closed higher more than 4% after the companies reported their earnings on May 1, 2025. Experienced traders closely […]
June 11, 2025

Too Much Market Noise? Learn About These Charts and Indicators

In April 2025, US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on various countries led to heightened volatility in the global financial markets. The popular VIX […]
June 10, 2025

MSCI Indices: For Investors with International Exposure

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an investment research firm, was born in 1986 when Morgan Stanley acquired the licensing rights to Capital International’s data. Today, MSCI […]
May 26, 2025

The Rewards and Risks of Short Selling

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its expectations of a US recession, warning that America’s tariff policies could also push the global economy towards a […]
May 23, 2025

AI to Replace Humans in “Most Things”: Stocks to Watch

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have seen application of the technology in almost every industry and aspect of life. The overwhelming acceptance of AI has […]
May 23, 2025

Impact of Mark Carney’s Victory on the Financial Markets

The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, won the 2025 Canadian elections. Although the Liberals only managed a minority government, the results highlighted Canadians’ concern regarding […]
May 22, 2025

Entry Strategies: Know When to Enter a Trade

“The goal of a successful trader is to make the best trades. Money is secondary,” says Dr. Alexander Elder, the founder of Financial Trading Inc. One […]
May 21, 2025

How the VIX Helps Traders Navigate Market Uncertainties

Volatility is an undeniable reality of the financial markets. While it increases risk, it also presents multiple trading opportunities for those who know how to navigate […]
May 20, 2025

Trading Precious Metals in the Post-Trump-Tariff Era

Keeping up with the latest updates on the Trump administration’s tariffs is like being on a roller coaster ride. The metals markets have felt pretty much […]
May 12, 2025

Momentum Trading: How it Works and Top Strategies

Richard Driehaus, the father of momentum trading, pioneered the technique of riding a trend based on the momentum supporting it. He suggests losing the losers (poorly […]
May 9, 2025

Steep Downturn in US Stocks: Trading During Market Corrections

US stocks tanked in the first quarter of 2025, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 both losing more than 10%. This was in response to […]
May 8, 2025

What to Expect from the AUD/USD in 2025

Analysts at Deutsche Bank have raised concerns regarding the performance of the US dollar (USD) in 2025. A combination of the American tariff policies, weakening role […]
May 7, 2025

Why are Investors Shorting Crude in 2025?

Oil prices have been on a downtrend since the beginning of 2025, losing more than $20 per barrel (/bbl) in the three-month period. This was followed […]
May 6, 2025

Top CFD Hedging Strategies

Risk management is non-negotiable for traders, regardless of their experience or skill level. The markets are unpredictable, and it is only prudent to protect your positions […]
April 25, 2025

Will the German Economy Recover in 2025?

Germany, which was considered the economic engine of the European Union (EU) till very recently, now seems to have its gears grinding. Being the EU’s largest […]