FXCM Research Team

The FTSE China A50 Index is widely viewed as a primary barometer of China's economic performance. It is traded via CFD, ETF and standardised futures contracts.

In the wake of the 2016 vote for Brexit, many questions regarding the future of the United Kingdom (U.K.) have come to the forefront. A fluid political and economic situation has ensued, causing existing members of the European Union (E.U.) and U.K. to reevaluate ongoing relationships. The Scottish Parliament has done just that, voting in favour of an independence referendum, which is the second since 2014. While a definitive schedule…

The Gann retracement is a key technical trading tool that differs from a trendline, and offers insights into a stock's price following specific movements.

The hedge ratio is a calculation that quantifies an investment or asset's risk exposure. Learn why hedge ratios are commonly used by producers, banks, funds and traders.

A BOE interest rate hike impacts many facets of the economic picture in the U.K, including the pound, exports and the credit markets.

The Catalan independence referendum of 2017 has created significant uncertainty in the country of Spain. Find out how this political event has impacted the price of the euro.

Internet technology has connected the world in an unprecedented fashion. The ability to transfer information at near light-speeds has revolutionised communication creating an exclusively digital space. Perhaps the largest application of this technology has been in the arena of commerce. Producers, retailers and consumers can now interact via online platforms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Given that more than 3 billion people worldwide access the internet regularly,…

Japan's snap election on 22 October 2017 has the potential to greatly impact the yen. If a surprise occurs, an upheaval in exchange rate valuations may become a reality.

Contracts for difference (CFDs) and forex have similarities and differences, and it's important to learn these distinctions as a trader.