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10 Best Forex Pairs To Trade in 2024
Discover the 10 most traded currency pairs in the world and how you can start trading them.
How US government bond auctions work and why they’re important to financial markets
Bond markets make the financial world go round, helping to grease the wheels of commerce, allowing the economy activity to expand. But when too much debt is issued, it can overwhelm demand, causing borrowing costs to spike which can be detrimental to the economy.
Explainer: the PBOC USD/CNY fix and how it impacts FX markets
With the influence of the Chinese yuan stet to increase further, this primer looks at the PBOC's USD/CNY daily ‘fix’, an event every trader should become familiar with given its importance to currency markets.
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What is the triangle pattern?
Triangle patterns can offer technical traders precious insight into where a market might be headed next. Read our guide to ascending, descending and symmetrical triangle patterns.
How to trade with the trailing stop loss
Using a trailing stop loss can be a great way to mitigate the risk of trend reversals harming your open positions. Learn about trailing stop losses, and how to use them effectively.
Black swan events: how does black swan theory affect trading?
A black swan event can have a devastating impact on the markets and is next to impossible to predict. So how should you deal with black swans when trading?
Artificial intelligence stocks: the best AI companies to invest in
Artificial intelligence stocks have been one of 2023’s key success stories. But can you trade the ChatGPT’s creator, and which other AI companies should you be considering?
Biggest UK companies: your guide to the most-valuable British brands
The United Kingdom – and its benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100 – is home to some world-leading blue-chip businesses. But which are the biggest UK companies of all? Find out with our full list.
Biggest companies in Australia: your guide to the most-valuable AU brands
Australia is home to some key blue-chip stocks, but which companies dominate the ASX 200 index? Find out with our guide to the biggest companies in Australia.
Quantum computing stocks: how to invest in quantum computing
Quantum computing stocks represent the companies researching the next potential great leap forward in computing power. But are they a good investment? Find out here.
Stock market crash history: past financial bubbles and crises
For traders today, it seems the next financial crisis is never too far off. Let’s examine some of the biggest stock market crashes in history – and what we can learn from them.
GVZ index: Your guide to the gold volatility index
The GVZ index – otherwise known as the gold volatility index – is a leading measure of risk in the precious metal market. Because of this, it’s often called the ‘gold VIX’.
Credit rating agencies: your complete guide
Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are a key part of fundamental analysis – and their actions can reverberate across financial markets. Learn all about what a credit rating agency does here.
ATR indicator: What is the average true range in trading?
The average true range is a technical indicator that tells you a market’s current volatility – making it a key part of many successful strategies. Learn how to use the ATR indicator in your trading here.
The largest economies in the world
What are the top 10 biggest economies in the world? Find out with our complete guide to the economies by GDP, GDP per capita and PPP GDP.
Top 10 trading indicators you should know
There’s a huge range of top trading indicators available to use on charts – so which technical indicators should you focus on?
IPO outlook: Can Arm and Instacart revive the IPO market?
The IPO market is on course to suffer its worst year since 2009, but markets hope upcoming listings from Arm and Instacart can provide a much-needed catalyst.
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Biggest companies in Singapore: your guide to the most-valuable SG brands
What are the biggest companies in Singapore? Find out here with our guide to the biggest stocks in the country by both market cap and revenue.
How to use the SuperTrend indicator
The SuperTrend indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader – helping you identify trends and generate signals at a glance. Learn all about trading with the SuperTrend here.
ADX indicator: How to measure trends with the average directional index
The ADX indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader, helping to mitigate the risk of losing out on a faltering trend. Learn how to trade with the average directional index here.
The top 10 strongest currencies in the world
The world's strongest currency is the Kuwait dinar. Its high value comes from Kuwait’s booming oil industry, which accounts for 80% of the country’s exports. It is also the highest valued currency pegged to the US dollar.
What are the best lithium stocks on the ASX?
Lithium stocks on the ASX have seen some serious volatility of late, as ‘white gold’ skyrocketed in price then receded. But what does the future for ASX lithium stocks look like – and which companies should you be watching?
Nasdaq 100 outlook: What is the outlook for AI stocks in H2 2023?
AI has driven markets higher in the first half, but what will happen in the second?