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!

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Last Updated: March 25, 2025 This article is reviewed annually to reflect the latest market regulations and trends. All financial assets react to major news releases, as they often give clues about how healthy a country’s economy is, which strongly influences investor decisions, especially when it comes to the Forex or currency market. While there…

Yesterday, European markets tumbled in the face of growing risks of a pronounced slowdown in the Chinese economy. The new wave of Covid-19 cases sweeping through China, the world’s second-largest economy and the largest importer of commodities, is gaining momentum and weighing on global market indexes. While European markets ended the day lower, Wall Street turned positive…

Last Updated: March 26, 2025   This article is reviewed annually to reflect the latest market regulations and trends.     Thinking about whether or not you should enter a Forex trading championship?   Well, let’s have a look at 5 reasons why you should join a Forex trading competition today!   But before we do…

Have you ever wondered how to become a highly effective trader? What kinds of qualities make a high-performance trader? Or how to develop winning and successful trading strategies? Let us have a look at 7 habits of highly effective traders that will help you be a better trader by increasing the profitability of your trading…

Against the trend of other financial places, the French benchmark ended the day slightly up after a volatile day, following the first round of the French presidential election where Macron and Le Pen have been selected to the second round of elections, with the final choice being on April 24. American markets finished the trading…