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Trading Contest Champion Tames the Eurodollar Volatility to take 1st Place

Consistency, focus, and nerves of steel allowed our Trading Cup Champion to secure the top stop. Exclusively trading the Eurodollar currency pair after a gruelling 12-month trading contest.
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Good news from China supported European indexes

Some positive news from China concerning measures supporting the economy – the relaxation of Covid controls and health restrictions in major Chinese cities such as Beijing and Shanghai – supported European indices at the beginning of this week, even in the absence of Wall Street due to Memorial Day.
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European and American indexes advanced

European and American indices ended higher yesterday, while worries about the consequences of rising inflation around the world on company earnings and growth forecasts remain elevated.
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Worries about global growth intensified

The release of less-than-encouraging Chinese economic data has reinforced fears of a global slowdown and rising interest rates worldwide, which has weighed on most European and American indexes. China announced a sharper than expected drop in retail sales and an unexpected decline in industrial production in April, due to restrictive measures taken against COVID-19 within the country.…
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What Is Mean Reversion Trading and Why Is It So Popular?

Have you, for instance, ever noticed how prices tend to come back to average levels after extreme price moves? There is a certain theory that relies on the fact that prices that move away from their average tend to return to their mean price over and over again – a phenomenon called “mean reversion”.
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Understanding the Importance of the Risk/Reward Ratio

In trading, just as in life, there is almost always a relationship between risk and reward. Generally, the higher the risk, the bigger the reward. If you want to be a successful trader, you will have to take into account this relationship, as your goal shouldn’t be to make money whatever it takes!
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Learn How to Build a Trading Algo for the Tradingcup Contest

Today more than ever, retail traders are using algo trading, also known as automated trading or bot trading, as it allows them to automate all or part of their trading process. But it is often complex to create an automated trading strategy, as you need to have sound knowledge of not only the markets, but…
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Worldwide sell-off intensifies

European and American indices fell sharply yesterday amid risk aversion due to rising concerns about future rate hikes and tighter monetary policy, as well as fears about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis in China. Because of lockdown measures around the country, growth in China might slow down. Yesterday, figures on China’s exports showed that export growth weakened…
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What Is Forex Correlation and Why Does It Matter When Trading?

Last Updated: March 24, 2025 This article is reviewed annually to reflect the latest market regulations and trends. Being able to understand how sensitive your positions are to market volatility and other assets through correlation, especially when it comes to Forex correlation, is essential to better control your portfolio’s exposure and get better results.…
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Focus on several central banks’ meetings this week

European indexes closed lower yesterday on thin trading volume, as the British stock exchange was closed for a public holiday. However, American indices ended up higher after tumbling on Friday. Growing concerns about global growth weighed on European indices, as Chinese and European PMI figures were lower than expected – indicating potentially weaker upcoming economic…