Khalid When it comes to placing trades, the type of order you use can be just as important as what you’re trading. Understanding the difference between market and limit orders can save you money, reduce stress, and give you a tactical edge in the market. Picture this: You see a stock climbing fast. Fearing you’ll miss … Read more
Headlines may move the market for a moment, but it’s macroeconomic fundamentals that shape the underlying strength or weakness of a currency. If you want to trade like the institutions, you must learn to think like them—and that means understanding the big levers that drive capital across borders. At the core of it all, four … Read more
In the ever-interconnected world of global finance, sanctions and trade wars don’t just shake political headlines—they rattle currency markets. Behind every diplomatic standoff or tariff war lies a chain reaction of economic consequences, and one of the most immediate victims or victors is a nation’s currency. This lesson unpacks how sanctions and trade wars influence … Read more
In forex, currency movements can feel chaotic—one moment, the dollar surges; the next, it slips. While headlines and news flashes offer momentary clues, the real insights often lie hidden in financial market structures—one of the most powerful being the yield curve. You might have heard traders or economists mention the yield curve in passing, often … Read more
SAT: Australian Election MON: Hong Kong Holiday (Buddha’s Birth), Japanese Holiday (Children’s Day), UK Holiday (Bank Holiday); Swiss CPI (Apr), EZ Sentix (May), US ISM Services PMI (Apr), Turkish CPI (Apr) TUE: Chinese Caixin Services PMI (Apr), EZ Composite/Services Final PMI (Apr), Producer Prices (Mar), US International Trade (Mar), New Zealand Unemployment (Q1) WED: FOMC, … Read more
The final trading week of April 2025 brought a surge of volatility across the forex market, fueled by mixed economic signals, evolving central bank expectations, and a renewed appetite for risk. From the strengthening US dollar to a resurgent euro, and from oil’s dramatic tumble to strong tech-led equity rallies, the markets responded to an … Read more
When Forex traders think of currency movers, they often go straight to GDP, interest rates, or inflation. But hidden within the shadows of these economic titans lies an underappreciated powerhouse: the housing market. Whether it’s a spike in new home sales or a slowdown in construction activity, housing market data has the ability to shake … Read more
When it comes to predicting where an economy is headed, waiting for GDP numbers can feel like reading yesterday’s newspaper. Traders, policymakers, and investors alike need early warnings—fast, reliable indicators that help them forecast economic momentum. Two of the most powerful tools for this are Industrial Production and the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). These … Read more
Retail sales and consumer confidence are two of the most insightful economic indicators available today. On the surface, they may seem like mere statistics about shopping habits and public sentiment—but beneath that surface lies a powerful lens into the economy’s beating heart. Whether you’re a trader, investor, policymaker, or simply someone trying to understand the … Read more
The relationship between a country’s trade balance, current account, and the value of its currency isn’t just a theoretical exercise for economists — it’s a real-world force that drives global markets and shapes economic policy. If you’ve ever wondered why some currencies weaken while others strengthen, or why a persistent trade deficit might shake investor … Read more