Fed Euphoria Subsides

European markets have opened lower today, as investors opted to book their trading profits after a recent rally drove markets to five year highs following the Fed’s decision to postpone a cut in stimulus. With no release of major domestic economic data during the day, investors turned their attention towards Eurozone consumer confidence and speeches […]

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Fed Maintains QE

European markets have opened sharply higher today, after the US Federal Reserve, citing a tightening in financial conditions and tepid pace of economic recovery, surprised investors by maintaining its massive monetary stimulus intact. Closer home, investors await UK retail sales data, due today, which is expected to reveal that the nation’s retail sales rose 3.3% […]

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The Rules for Day Trading

The Rules and Regulations for This Type of Trading There are some day traders who buy stocks, hold them for few hours and then finally sell them when the price goes high. All these phases happen on a single day of trading. They are generally called pattern day trader. These people are typically well-established in […]

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The Breakdown on Inflation, Hyperinflation, and the Role of Gold and Silver

This same scenario has occurred in almost every other aspect of life-food, clothing, services, medication, etc. We typically label the cause of this as the rising cost of living, but you can also look at from another perspective-the diminishing value of currency. This process is known as inflation. Inflation, as defined in the dictionary, is […]

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3 Common Trading Pitfalls — Plus 6 Free Lessons

Long-term trading success depends on more than the right trading method: adequate capitalization, money management skills and emotional discipline are also vital. Yet it isn’t always easy to put your finger on which elements of trading success may cause you to struggle in the markets. Elliott Wave Junctures editor Jeffrey Kennedy shares some of his […]

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Why Day Trade the DAX When There Are Alternatives?

The Prime Standard is the template for the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Book volume and market capitalization represent the best measure of commercial competency. An electronic trading system known as XETRA is responsible for generating prices. Why day trade the DAX formula? It is based on performance over a given total return. The assumption is that […]

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What is spread betting? An introduction for beginner traders | IG

Financial spread betting is the tax free alternative to trading where you bet on whether a market will go up, or down. There is no tax, no commission, and no stamp duty. Find out what you need to know in order to start placing bets – from the logistics, to the benefits, and everything in […]

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