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Demo vs live trading: Key lessons for beginners
You’ve mastered the demo account, executed dozens of trades, and your strategy seems flawless. But what happens when real money is on the line? Suddenly, the calm confidence you felt turns into hesitation, doubt, and sometimes panic – and the rules of the game change. Demo trading is invaluable for learning the mechanics, testing strategies,Continue Reading
Dollar Index steadies before CPI release
The US dollar is navigating a mix of economic and political pressures. Softer inflation data has lifted hopes of interest rate cuts, but uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s independence and upcoming economic releases means the outlook remains finely balanced. Cooling PPI fuels Fed cut bets The US dollar found stability during Asian trading hours, supportedContinue Reading
Australian dollar gains support from commodity strength
The Australian dollar is strengthening as shifting commodity prices, central bank signals, and geopolitical tensions shape market sentiment. While momentum is building, uncertainty around trade and policy keeps traders alert to both opportunities and risks. Shifting sentiment lifts the Aussie dollar The Australian dollar has found fresh momentum, largely thanks to a surge in keyContinue Reading
Oil ticks higher amid cautious supply outlook
Oil prices remain pulled between shifting OPEC+ decisions, geopolitical risks, and uneven demand growth. With politics and policy now weighing as heavily as fundamentals, traders face a market shaped by uncertainty and rapid shifts. OPEC+ output cutback fuels price gains Oil markets edged higher on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing to $62.58 andContinue Reading
Weak US jobs raise red flags for recession
Global markets face renewed uncertainty as weak US non-farm payrolls and rising unemployment stoke recession fears, prompting calls for Fed rate cuts while Trump finalises candidates for Fed Chair. Trade tensions intensified with new Russia sanctions, tariff exemptions on metals, and stricter terms for Japan, while OPEC+ raised output. KEY INDICATORS US labour market AugustContinue Reading
