FXCM Research Team

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is the headline index for the Canadian equity market based on data from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

The Swedish krona is the monetary unit of many countries, including Denmark, Norway and Sweden is symbolized by kr and has a currency code of SEK

One of the most popular ways in which an individual can participate in the financial markets is through the purchase of "stock." A stock is an equity investment in a corporation which entitles the owner to a portion of that corporation's earnings and assets. Stocks are denominated in "shares," with each share representing a small portion of ownership in a company. When one purchases a share of a specific company's…

Day traders come in all shapes and sizes, with the aspiration of profit often being the only common ground among them.

Companies generally pay dividends as a share of their profits each quarter, annually, or at a moment determined by the company's board of directors.

The foreign exchange market, known as forex (FX), is an over-the-counter market where international currencies are bought and sold. With a daily traded volume near US$5 trillion, forex is the largest marketplace in the world. Forex participants are as diverse as the currencies they trade. Commercial banks, multinational corporations, central banking authorities and individual investors are active players in the market. Whether a country's central bank is actively managing inflationary…

The economic similarities between the United States of America and Japan are numerous and substantial in nature.

Inflation and interest rates are important indicators for exchange rate trends and can help traders gain market insight.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the leading exchange in Australia with a daily turnover of US$7.2B, and market capitalization of US$1.3B.

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.

Often referred to by its nickname the "aussie," the Australian dollar is considered to be one of the world's eight major currencies.