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Gold is supposed to go up when the world gets dangerous. That's the shorthand most traders have carried for years, and for much of 2025 it held true. XAU/USD surged 65% over the course of the year, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, central bank buying, and a weakening dollar. It hit an all-time high of $5,589 per ounce in late January 2026. Then a war started, and gold fell sharply. Between…
Introduction Welcome to the Ichimoku Swing Trading System guide. This guide aims to contribute meaningfully to your trading knowledge. To trade successfully is a journey; we hope this guide shortens your learning curve. The Ichimoku Swing Trading System will teach you a specific method that is versatile and robust. Once you understand its structure, you may consider changing the parameters to suit your needs. We hope you not only enjoy…
Introduction Trading isn't a shortcut to wealth; it's a craft built on patience, discipline, and steady improvement. Success comes from understanding how markets behave and controlling risk so you can survive the rough patches and benefit when conditions turn. This programme focuses on trading with the market's direction, not predicting every move. We align with momentum, follow clear rules, and rely on repetition to tilt probabilities in our favour. Losses…
Introduction What if you could trade the financial markets with confidence, knowing your decisions are backed by a proven system? We are developing a method grounded in probability theory to identify high-probability trade setups. This involves mastering risk management and focusing on trades with favourable reward-to-risk ratios, where potential profits significantly outweigh potential losses. Our approach centres on recognising recurring price and indicator patterns that have historically led to profitable…
Access our exclusive in-depth webinar on this year's outlook for digital currencies Did you miss our webinar on insights and strategies for cryptocurrencies over the next twelve months? We've got you covered. The recording is available online and free to watch. Key topics include: Bitcoin's bullish outlook for 2025, driven by pro-crypto policies, innovative regulatory changes, and growing institutional adoption The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs, the anticipated April 2025…
How to trade the NASDAQ 100: Everything you need to know The NASDAQ 100 (NAS100) stock index is one of the largest and most famous in the world. Hosting the US businesses with largest capitalisations and growth prospects, including the likes of Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet, the NASDAQ 100 is naturally a gauge of sentiment within the US technology sector and growth stocks in general. If you're a would-be investor…
There is a strong correlation between oil prices and the performance of the US economy, with rising crude oil prices pushing up core inflation indicators.
In June 2016, British voters chose for their county to leave the European Union (aka Brexit), but what does that mean for the U.K. and the EU nations?
The global currency markets suffered sharp fluctuations in 2014, as numerous developments combined to help create intense volatility.
Despite the prevalence of the Euro in Western Europe, the Swiss Franc remains the dominant currency of Switzerland.
China prompted shockwaves in global markets in August 2015 by allowing its currency, the Yuan, to weaken outside of its previous trading band based on market movements.
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