CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.42% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
United Kingdom Government Since March 2020, the government of the United Kingdom and the country's central bank, the Bank of England, have announced several major economic stimulus programs and policy…
The most important stock index in the U.K. is the FTSE 100, which tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies in the country based on market capitalisation. The index,…
History demonstrates that we can expect volatility during UK election periods, especially in the GBP/USD pair in the week proceeding the election result..
British citizens are scheduled to vote on the Brexit in a referendum that could help set the European nation's political and economic direction for years to come.
The U.K. is ranked as the fifth-most-liberal nation out of 43 European countries, benefiting from attributes including a highly advanced financial industry and largely unfettered trade.
The UK has always had a strong dependence on the use of oil. However, oil has been an especially important factor in the strength of the UK economy.
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 UK100 tracks the 100 top-performing companies in the London Stock Exchange and with FXCM's low transaction costs, a good trading strategy, and the advantage of leverage (which can magnify…
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