Market analysis
Weekly Market Outlook: Central Banks Face the Oil and Growth Test
The Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan meet as US GDP and PCE data, oil-supply risks and Big Tech earnings compete for attention, 26-30 October 2026.
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Market analysisWeekly Market Outlook: Inflation Pressure Meets an AI Earnings Test
What last week's inflation and technology sell-off mean for the releases and earnings to watch on 19-23 October 2026.
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Market analysisWeekly Market Outlook: Inflation, the Fed and Oil in Focus
What happened last week, why it matters now and the events to monitor across gold, major currencies and energy markets from 12-16 October 2026.
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Platform updatesHoliday Trading Schedule for August 2026
The UK Summer Bank Holiday closes out August with a long weekend in London. Two dates are affected, both of them UK venues: an early close on the Friday and a full stop on the Monday. Here is the instrument-level schedule.
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Trading guidesWhat Is Copy Trading? How It Works, Pros, and Cons
Copy trading lets you mirror experienced traders' positions automatically. Learn how it works, whether it's profitable, the real risks, and what to look for on any platform.
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Trading guidesLot Size in Forex Explained: Standard, Mini, Micro & Nano
Learn what lot size means in forex trading, standard, mini, micro, and nano lots explained. How each affects pip value, margin, and position sizing decisions.
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Trading guidesForex Trading Hours: When the Market Moves and Why It Matters
Learn how forex trading hours, session overlaps, and volatility patterns affect your trades. Find the best time to trade forex based on liquidity and spread data.
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Trading guidesWhat Is a Margin Call in Forex and How to Avoid One
Learn what triggers a margin call in forex trading, how stop out levels work, and practical steps to avoid margin calls while margin trading.
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Trading guidesForex vs Stocks: Which Market Fits Your Trading Goals?
Forex vs stocks, compare leverage, liquidity, hours, costs, and volatility. Find out which market suits your capital, schedule, and risk tolerance.
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Trading guidesBest Forex Pairs to Trade for Beginners: A Practical Guide
New to forex? Learn which currency pairs offer the tightest spreads, clearest patterns, and lowest risk for beginner traders, plus which ones to avoid.
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Trading guidesForex Risk Management: How the 1% Rule Protects Your Account
Learn how to manage risk in forex using the 1% rule, position sizing formulas, and risk-reward ratios. A practical guide for active retail traders.
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Trading guidesStop Loss vs Take Profit: How to Set Them Correctly
Learn how to set stop loss and take profit orders correctly. Covers placement rules, risk reward ratio, trailing stop vs fixed stop, and common mistakes.
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