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What the Fed's rate decision means for EUR/USD investors this week
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision has sent ripples through the forex market. Here's what currency investors need to know about positioning around EUR/USD in the coming sessions.
Sarah Mitchell
How to read a candlestick chart: a complete beginner's visual guide
Candlestick charts are the go-to tool for technical analysts worldwide. This guide breaks down every component you need to understand — from individual candles to powerful multi-candle patterns.
James Carter
Building your first investment portfolio: what to buy and in what order
Overwhelmed by where to start with investing? We break down the exact sequence most financial planners recommend for new investors building from scratch — with no jargon.
Rachel Turner
How inflation data moves currency markets: what investors need to watch
CPI reports are among the most market-moving events in the economic calendar. Understanding how inflation data drives forex prices can give you a crucial edge around these releases.
David Okafor
Leverage in forex investing: a double-edged sword you must understand
Leverage is the most powerful — and most dangerous — tool available to retail forex investors. Here's an honest breakdown of how it works, what can go wrong, and how professional investors use it responsibly.
Sarah Mitchell
Technical vs fundamental analysis: which approach is right for you?
Every investor eventually faces the same question: should I analyse charts or economic data? The honest answer is more nuanced than most guides suggest — and both approaches have clear strengths.
James Carter
Market cycles explained: why bull and bear markets are inevitable
Financial markets move in cycles. Understanding the four phases of a market cycle — accumulation, uptrend, distribution, downtrend — can help you position your portfolio for what's coming next.
Emma Lawson
GDP explained: why economic growth data matters for every investor
Gross Domestic Product is the headline measure of an economy's health — and it moves markets. Here's what every investor needs to understand about GDP releases and how to trade around them.
David Okafor