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Stock indices stay vulnerable to further losses (FTSE forecast)

Published 2 days ago by: Steve Miley

Global financial markets have shifted back to more of a “risk off” phase since the start of Q2 into April, with stock averages lower (see our recent reports on the DAX and S&P500Share indices did manage modest rebounds Thursday, after a more promising outlook was seen for the Oil price, with the Oil and energy sector heavy FTSE 100 index, particularly benefiting.Here we focus on the future on the UK… Continued

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USDJPY aiming back lower (USDJPY forecast)

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Global financial markets have shifted back to more of a “risk off” phase since the start of Q2 into April,… Continued

DAX Triple Top keeps threat to the downside

Published 2 days ago by: Steve Miley

Day trade outlook: A significant selloff on Wednesday through key supports at 9422 and 9411.5, to confirm a Triple Top… Continued

GBPUSD stays resilient

Published 3 days ago by: Steve Miley

Day trade outlook: Resilient consolidation, risks stay higher Again, a resilient consolidation Wednesday (as also seen Tuesday) after the spike… Continued

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Stock indices stay vulnerable to further losses (FTSE forecast)

Published 2 days ago by: Steve Miley

Global financial markets have shifted back to more of a “risk off” phase since the start of Q2 into April,… Continued

USDJPY aiming back lower (USDJPY forecast)

Published 2 days ago by: Steve Miley

Global financial markets have shifted back to more of a “risk off” phase since the start of Q2 into April,… Continued

Charts Patterns: Reversal Patterns

Published August 14, 2019 by: Steve Miley

In this Master Academy educational video and article, we are looking at Charts Patterns, focusing on Reversal Patterns. Charts Patterns… Continued

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Why you should keep a trading log

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Development can be tracked by considering the history of a set of actions and outcomes. For a trader, if you want to learn how to successfully trade Forex and CFDs (or any of the financial markets), it is key to be able to monitor your progress, to improve and become more successful at trading. Keeping a trading log (or journal) is an excellent way to… Continued

Trading in Volatile Markets

Published March 23, 2020 by: Steve Miley | Share:

Success in trading is always a challenge and can be difficult even with vast experience and a solid, structured training plan, that has been built over time and tested. However, when markets shift to a more volatile phase, even the most experienced trader or investor can find successful trading and investing extremely difficult. Here we are going to look at what an increase in volatility… Continued

Which markets should I trade? A deeper look at financial markets asset classes

Published December 13, 2019 by: Steve Miley | Share:

We will look at: What are the major asset classes in financial markets? What are the Forex options? What do I need to know about trading the stock market? What are the pros and cons of trading stock indices? Should I consider trading the bond markets? What do I need to know to trade the commodity markets? What financial markets are ultimately better suited to… Continued

Which Forex markets and currencies should I trade?

Published December 12, 2019 by: Steve Miley | Share:

We will look at: What are the major asset classes choices? Where to start with FX? Fundamental versus Technical Analysis The “FX Majors” Safe haven currencies “Risk” or commodity currencies Cross currency analysis Peripheral currencies and Emerging Markets What Forex markets are best suited to you? If you are relatively new to financial market trading then you will already have realized that the modern, Forex… Continued

CFD (Contract for Difference) Trading, Forex Trading and Spread Betting – similarities and differences

Published November 15, 2019 by: Steve Miley | Share:

In this article we are going to take a look at the history of Contract for Difference (CFD) Trading, what CFD Trading is and what are the advantages. We will also focus on Forex Trading, which is really just a subset of CFD Trading and also look at Spread Betting and how Spread Betting accounts differ from CFD and Forex Trading accounts. We will highlight… Continued

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Stock indices stay vulnerable to further losses (FTSE forecast)

Latest News

USDJPY aiming back lower (USDJPY forecast)

DAX Triple Top keeps threat to the downside

GBPUSD stays resilient

Latest Videos

Stock indices stay vulnerable to further losses (FTSE forecast)

USDJPY aiming back lower (USDJPY forecast)

Charts Patterns: Reversal Patterns

Market Overview

Currency Converter

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Why you should keep a trading log

Trading in Volatile Markets

Which markets should I trade? A deeper look at financial markets asset classes

Which Forex markets and currencies should I trade?

CFD (Contract for Difference) Trading, Forex Trading and Spread Betting – similarities and differences

Top 5 brokers in your location

What is FX Explained and why are you here?

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