This week will bring several major economic indicators to watch out for, including the release of the US Non-Farm Employment Change, Unemployment Rate, and Average Hourly Earnings. 

The US JOLTS report for August and ISM Manufacturing PMI and ISM Services PMI will also be released.

Other crucial data releases include Switzerland’s Consumer Price Index and Canada’s Employment figures.

• Swiss Consumer Price Index data (3 October)

The Consumer Price Index in Switzerland increased 0.30% in August 2022 over the previous month. Economists are predicting that the index will increase by 0.2% in September.

• US ISM Manufacturing PMI (3 October)

The ISM Manufacturing PMI, a gauge of the health of the manufacturing sector in the US, held steady in August of 2022 at 52.8—the same level it registered in July. It is expected to remain around the same level in September at 52.8.

• RBA Rate Statement (4 October)

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate by 50bps to its highest level since January 2015. It was the board’s fourth consecutive rate hike since May, with analysts predicting another increase this month. The move is aimed at bringing inflation down to the 2-3% range while keeping the economy stable. Analysts anticipate that the RBA will raise its benchmark interest rate by another 50bps at this month’s meeting.

• US JOLTS report (4 October)

The US Department of Labor and Statistics report on Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) stated that job openings increased by 199,000 to 11.2 million in July 2022. Analysts expect that job openings will remain at around the same level as forecasted.

• OPEC Meetings (5 October)

Oil prices have fallen since June 2022, and OPEC countries have been seeking ways to raise the cost. This month, talks on supply cuts will be a key topic at the organisation’s meetings.

• RBNZ Rate Statement (5 October)

In its August meeting, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand increased its official cash rate to 3.0%, which marks the highest level in seven years. The decision was based on forecasts that inflation would fall as fuel prices stabilised, with the bank estimating that inflation will only return to the target range by mid-2024 at the earliest. It also noted that monetary tightening would be necessary. Analysts are forecasting another 50bps interest rate hike.

• US ADP Non-farm Employment Change (5 October)

The US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change came in at 132,000 for August, down from 268,000 in July. Analysts expect the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change to rise by 135,000 for September.

• US ISM Services PMI (5 October)

The Institute for Supply Management’s Services Purchasing Managers’ Index unexpectedly jumped to 56.9 in August of 2022 from 56.7 in July, indicating a revival in services activity in the US. Analysts expect the ISM Services PMI to be around 56.5 this month.

• Canada Employment Data (7 October)

Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 5.4% in August of 2022 from the record-low of 4.9%, as the economy lost 39,700 jobs in the month. According to analysts’ forecasts, another 15,000 jobs will be lost in September, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.3%.

• US Non-farm Employment Change (7 October)

US average hourly earnings rose 0.3% in August, adding 315,000 jobs and increasing the unemployment rate to 3.7%, its highest level since February. According to the latest projections, this month’s average hourly earnings will rise by 0.3%, with 250,000 additional jobs and a 3.7% unemployment rate.

Dear Client,

Warmly reminds you that the component stocks in the stock index spot generate dividends. When dividends are distributed, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for the clients who hold the trading products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date.

Indices dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion along with the swap component. It will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, the comment for which will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please note the specific adjustments as follows:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact cs@vtmarkets.com.

Sydney, Australia, September 28, 2022  – VT Markets, an international multi-asset broker, is pleased to announce the addition of 51 ETF (exchange-traded fund) symbols to its multi-asset trading options. The addition allows its clients to track the performance of technology, energy, and mining sectors via popular symbols such as BKCH, BLOK, GLD, XLF, XOP, and more.

“We are truly excited to bring this new offer to our clients worldwide. Over the past months, we have seen an increasing demand for investment assets with relatively lower risks, lower cost and more exposure,” says Christopher Nelson-Smith, Director of VT Markets.

The newly added ETFs include a variety of trading instruments like stocks, bonds, and indices across multiple industries from different global exchanges. For instance, the ETFs for the technology sector include iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) and Vanguard Information　Technology ETF (VGT). The bond ETFs gives traders exposure to a wide selection of bonds diversified by type, issuer, maturity and region, including iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND). 

“We welcome all traders, regardless of where you are in your trading journey, to join us and experience ETF trading on our world-class trading platform. We also offer a leverage of up to 33:1 for some of the key ETF symbols, providing traders with more opportunities to grow their accounts. In the near future, we are planning to add even more symbols to meet this popular demand,” he concluded.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Company:

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with over ten years of experience in global financial markets. The broker has a presence in over 160 countries and won multiple international accolades including Best Customer Service 2021 and Best Affiliate Program 2022. They aim to make trading an easy, accessible, and seamless experience for everyone.

This week will see a much lighter schedule of data releases compared to last week.

Some significant releases to watch out for include the CB Consumer Confidence and Core PCE Price Index in the US and the Gross Domestic Product in Canada.

US CB Consumer Confidence | 27 September 2022

The US Consumer Confidence Index rose to 103.2 in August 2022, up from 95.3 in July. According to recent forecasts, Consumer Confidence in the US will increase more to 104, indicating that consumers are confident in the stability of their income and thus may be more inclined to spend.

Canadian Gross Domestic Product | 29 September 2022

According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy expanded by 0.1% in June. The agency’s latest estimate for July has the economy contracting 0.1% m/m from the previous month.

US Core PCE Price Index m/m | 30 September 2022

The Federal Reserve Board’s monthly report on consumer prices states that the CPI for Core PCE in the US, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1% in July from a 0.6% increase in June.

Core PCE prices are projected to increase 0.3% in August.

Dear Client,

Warmly reminds you that the component stocks in the stock index spot generate dividends. When dividends are distributed, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for the clients who hold the trading products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date.

Indices dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion along with the swap component. It will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, the comment for which will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please note the specific adjustments as follows:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact cs@vtmarkets.com.

Sydney, Australia, September 21, 2022 — VT Markets, an international award-winning broker, was one of the exhibitors at the recently concluded iFX EXPO 2022 that took place in Bangkok from 13-15 September. 

The prestigious event was attended by industry leaders and top financial institutions who are looking to grow their businesses, network with clients and engage with people from different parts of the globe.

“We are honoured to be one of the exhibitors of iFX EXPO, the largest financial B2B exhibition in the world,” said Christopher Nelson-Smith, Director of VT Markets.

“VT Markets is one of the fastest growing brokers in the region and we have strategic plans to rapidly continue our global expansion. A huge financial event like this is a great opportunity for brokers like VT markets to share about our services and products, while also exchanging ideas with other top players in the industry,” added Nelson-Smith. 

Aside from being visible in multiple financial events, VT Markets is committed to bringing more new promotions and solutions to both institutional and retail clients. The fast-growing brokerage is currently offering over 1000 tradeable assets on its cutting-edge app and web trading platforms to better serve its global clientele.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Company:

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with over ten years of experience in global financial markets. The broker has a presence in over 160 countries and won multiple international accolades including Best Customer Service 2021 and Best Affiliate Program 2022. They aim to make trading an easy, accessible, and seamless experience for everyone.

Four central banks will announce their interest rate decisions this week, with the Fed’s decision and its monetary policy the main focus.

Data releases from the US, Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK, and France will also take place this week.

Australia Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes | 20 September 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 50bps to 2.35% during its September 2022 meeting in line with market expectations.

The central bank said it aimed to keep inflation from 2% to 3% while maintaining economic growth. It announced that it would continue to raise interest rates gradually but that these hikes would not be performed according to any pre-set timetable, as the data received from incoming economic reports would influence the size and timing of these hikes.

Canada Consumer Price Index | 20 September 2022

According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s consumer price index rose 0.1% in July over the previous month. It was the third consecutive monthly gain and followed a 0.1% increase in June. Analysts predicted that the index would rise by another 0.1%.

US FOMC Statement and Fed Funds Rate | 22 September 2022

In its July 2022 meeting, the Fed raised the target range for the fed funds rate by 75bps to 2.25%-2.5%, the central bank’s fourth consecutive rate hike.

Investors were pricing in a more than 81% chance of another large 75bps hike in Fed funds futures by September.

Bank of Japan Outlook Report | 22 September 2022

The Bank of Japan voted 8-1 to maintain its key short-term interest rate at -0.1% for 10-year bond yields at around 0% during its July meeting.

In addition, the bank cut its 2022 GDP growth forecast to 2.4% from 2.9% in April, citing a slowdown in overseas economies and persistent supply chain issues due to the prolonged war in Ukraine.

Swiss National Bank Policy Rate and Monetary Policy | 22 September 2022

In its June meeting, the Swiss National Bank increased its policy rate by 50bps to -0.25%, surprising financial markets that had expected the central bank to leave its policy rate unchanged.

Analysts expect another 75bps rate hike.

Bank of England Official Bank Rate and Monetary Policy | 22 September 2022

The Bank of England raised its main rate by 50bps to 1.75% during its August 2022 meeting, the sixth consecutive rate hike, pushing borrowing costs to the highest since 2009.

Analysts expect another 50bps rate hike.

French Flash Services PMI | 23 September 2022

In August 2022, France’s Services PMI fell to 51.2 from 53.2 in July. This marked the fourth consecutive month of slowing growth in the services sector and its weakest expansion since April 2021.

Confidence among businesses sank to its lowest level since November 2020. The report cited concerns about the impact of still-elevated inflationary pressures on demand.

German Flash Manufacturing and Services PMI | 23 September 2022

Germany’s Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in August of 2022, indicating that factory activity continued to decline for the second month and hit its lowest level since June 2020.

Flash Services PMI declined to 47.7 in August of 2022, indicating that services activity contracted for the second consecutive month and at the fastest pace since February 2021.

Analysts expect Germany’s Manufacturing PMI to fall to 47.1 and its Flash Services PMI reading to improve to 49.5.

UK Flash Manufacturing and Services PMI | 23 September 2022

The UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 47.3 in August, indicating that factory activity had contracted for the first time since May 2020. The UK Services PMI decreased to 50.9 in August 2022 after recording expansion for 18 months. The slowdown reflected higher inflationary pressures and a cost-of-living squeeze that instilled economic uncertainty and reduced client confidence.

Analysts expect the UK’s Manufacturing PMI to go above 50.2 and the Flash Services PMI to decline below 50.

US Flash Services PMI | 23 September 2022

The August US Services PMI declined to 43.7, its lowest reading since May 2020, from 47.3 in July. This pointed to the sharpest contraction in the services sector since May 2020.

The US Flash Services reading is expected to be better at 45.0.

Sydney, Australia, September 15, 2022 – VT Markets, an international award-winning broker, announced the addition of US, UK, and EU shares CFDs (contract for differences) to help traders diversify their portfolios. These newly added assets bring the total number of tradeable instruments to over 1000 on its trading platform.

This move is in line with the broker’s mission to make trading easier and more accessible for everyone. Christopher Nelson-Smith, Director of VT Markets shared, “We have been seeing an increase of requests from our clients to have more diversified products on our platforms, especially shares CFDs. I’m pleased to announce that our clients now have access to the CFDs of the biggest listed companies in the world.”

The broker now offers over 500 leveraged US shares CFDs, including Amazon, Apple, Google, Visa and many more giants across different industries. For UK shares CFDs, traders have access to over 100 top companies in the country such as Barclays, Vodafone Group, Lloyds Bank, and Unilever. For EU shares CFDs, its new addition includes ING Groep N.V., SAP, and L’Oreal.

“Our clients can choose from over 500 global giants in different regions, and trade on our intuitive trading platforms and mobile app. As always, they get to enjoy low trading cost, lightning speed execution, and the ability to go long or short. We are confident that this addition will offer more opportunities for traders to better manage their portfolio and meet their trading goals,” added Nelson-Smith.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Company:

VT Markets LLC is a global and multi-asset broker regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).

With over ten years of experience in global financial markets, the broker has a presence in over 160 countries and won multiple international accolades including Best Customer Service 2021 and Best Affiliate Program 2022. They aim to make trading an easy, accessible and seamless experience for everyone.

Dear Client,

Warmly reminds you that the component stocks in the stock index spot generate dividends. When dividends are distributed, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for the clients who hold the trading products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date.

Indices dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion along with the swap component. It will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, the comment for which will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”.

Please note the specific adjustments as follows:

The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for specific data.

If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact cs@vtmarkets.com.

Cosa sono gli spreads nel forex?

Che tu stia imparando a fare trading nel forex per la prima volta o che abbia già trascorso anni a perfezionare la tua strategia FX, comprendere gli spreads è fondamentale. Questi dati importanti ti offrono informazioni sul costo delle tue posizioni, nonché altre indicazioni sulle condizioni di mercato.

Ma questa è solo una panoramica di base. Quindi, cos’è esattamente uno spread nel forex e cosa significa per i trader? Come leggere e analizzare i dati sugli spreads nel mercato FX? Ecco tutto ciò che devi sapere.

Comprendere gli spreads nel forex

Cosa sono gli spreads nel trading forex? Uno spread nel forex si riferisce a una coppia di valute o a una correlazione valutaria e rappresenta la differenza tra il prezzo di acquisto e il prezzo di vendita di quella particolare coppia sul mercato FX. Il prezzo di acquisto è talvolta noto come prezzo bid, mentre il prezzo di vendita è noto come prezzo ask. Gli spreads non sono esclusivi del forex, poiché i trader di altri mercati finanziari — incluso il mercato azionario — devono essere consapevoli del valore dello spread e del suo significato.

Per calcolare lo spread FX, devi sottrarre il prezzo di vendita della coppia di valute (prezzo ask) dal prezzo di acquisto (prezzo bid).

Prendiamo ad esempio la coppia di valute USD/AUD. Se il prezzo bid è 1.46268 e il prezzo ask è 1.46262, la differenza tra i due è 0.00006. Questo rappresenta lo spread.

Ricorda che lo spread viene rappresentato in pips — per la coppia USD/AUD, un pip è il movimento alla quarta cifra decimale. Ciò significa che lo spread sarebbe di 0.6 pips.

Spreads nel forex e costi di trading

Il valore dello spread nel forex svolge una funzione essenziale: indica ai trader quanto dovranno pagare quando aprono una posizione nel mercato FX. Per questo motivo, è importante capire come calcolare il costo dello spread nel forex.

Per effettuare questo calcolo, è necessario conoscere la dimensione della posizione che intendi aprire e il valore dello spread in pips.

Nell’esempio precedente, lo spread era di 0.6 pips o $0.00006.

Supponiamo che tu stia operando con un lotto standard della valuta in questione, che equivale a 100.000 unità.

0.00006 x 100,000 = 6

Il costo per il trader è di $6.

Maggiore è lo spread, maggiore sarà il costo per il trader all’apertura di una posizione sul mercato. Per questo motivo, i trader cercano generalmente spread più ristretti e a basso costo prima di decidere di aprire posizioni.

Spreads e leva finanziaria

L’uso della leva finanziaria nel forex è una tecnica popolare tra i trader che desiderano aumentare la loro esposizione alle forze del mercato. In genere, i trader dispongono solo di capitale sufficiente per aprire piccole posizioni nel mercato, con livelli di esposizione relativamente bassi. Ciò significa che i potenziali guadagni — così come le potenziali perdite — sono limitati. Per ottenere un rendimento significativo, dovresti avere successo in un gran numero di operazioni o mantenere la tua posizione aperta per un lungo periodo di tempo. Nessuna di queste strategie garantisce un profitto certo.

Per aumentare l’esposizione al rischio e alla volatilità, i trader spesso ricorrono alla leva finanziaria. Quando utilizzi la leva, stai prendendo in prestito capitale per aprire la tua posizione. Ad esempio, se utilizzi una leva di 20:1, stai prendendo in prestito $20 per ogni $1 del saldo del tuo conto di trading. Questo aumenta i potenziali benefici di un’operazione forex, ma aumenta anche il rischio per il trader. In pratica, nell’esempio sopra, i potenziali profitti sono moltiplicati per 20, ma ricorda che dovrai rimborsare il capitale preso in prestito dopo la transazione, quindi procedi con cautela.

Purtroppo, anche lo spread sarà amplificato quando scegli di applicare la leva finanziaria, così come i costi di trading. Nell’esempio precedente, pagherai 20 volte di più per aprire la tua posizione rispetto a quanto avresti pagato senza leva. Ancora una volta, questo è un motivo per affrontare l’uso della leva con un approccio attento e supportato da un’adeguata ricerca.

Spreads e richiami di margine

In alcuni casi, una variazione dello spread può comportare una richiesta di margine. I movimenti e le variazioni del volume dello spread sono comuni e possono essere causati da cambiamenti nella volatilità o nella liquidità, oltre a una serie di fattori economici e geopolitici globali. Tuttavia, movimenti significativi possono anche causare problemi, portando alla chiusura e liquidazione della posizione.

Le richieste di margine si verificano quando i trader non sono più in grado di mantenere le loro posizioni aperte.

Ciò può accadere per diversi motivi: l’uso della leva finanziaria e le perdite eccessive sono tra le principali cause delle richieste di margine, poiché i trader possono trovarsi rapidamente in difficoltà se il mercato si muove in una direzione inaspettata. Le variazioni dello spread del forex possono anche innescare queste richieste se il costo di mantenere la posizione aperta supera i fondi disponibili sul conto. Puoi aggiungere fondi al tuo conto per mantenere la posizione aperta o decidere che lo spread è diventato troppo sfavorevole per continuare e accettare la liquidazione.

Accresci la tua conoscenza degli spread e inizia a fare trading su forex con VT Markets

Noi di VT Markets siamo orgogliosi di offrire una delle piattaforme forex leader sul mercato. Abbiamo una serie di strumenti per aiutare sia i trader principianti che quelli più esperti ad aprire posizioni e fare trading. Usa il nostro conto demo per acquisire fiducia e scoprire di più su aspetti importanti del trading come gli spread. Anche se hai già operato su altre piattaforme, vale la pena utilizzare questo conto demo per familiarizzare con il funzionamento di VT Markets. Successivamente, puoi iniziare a fare trading con un conto reale.

Vuoi saperne di più sulla nostra piattaforma o sugli spread nel forex? Contatta il nostro team oggi stesso.

Domande frequenti

1. Gli spread sono importanti nel forex?

Sì, gli spread sono importanti nel forex, e chiunque voglia imparare a fare trading sul forex deve conoscerli. Più ampio è lo spread, maggiore sarà il costo che i trader dovranno sostenere quando aprono una posizione su una determinata coppia di valute. I trader devono prestare particolare attenzione agli spread sulle coppie di valute che desiderano negoziare e includerli nella loro strategia.

2. Gli spread nel forex sono uguali ai pips?

No, gli spread nel forex non sono la stessa cosa dei pips. Pip nel forex sono unità di misura incrementali che aiutano i trader a comprendere la direzione del mercato, rappresentando una variazione alla quarta cifra decimale del valore della valuta nella maggior parte dei casi, o alla seconda cifra decimale per le valute di minore denominazione.

Tuttavia, pips e spread sono collegati. Infatti, i pips vengono utilizzati per misurare l’ampiezza dello spread. I prezzi di acquisto e vendita delle due valute di una coppia sono misurati in pips, e la differenza tra questi valori determina lo spread.

3. Perché gli spread nel forex sono così alti?

Gli spread nel forex possono variare notevolmente, e ci sono diversi fattori che possono farli aumentare oltre i livelli normali o attesi.

Periodi di bassa liquidità comportano spread più alti — quando i mercati chiudono alla fine della settimana di trading, gli spread tendono ad aumentare.

L’alta volatilità del mercato può anche comportare spread elevati, poiché le piattaforme di trading e i broker cercano di mitigare alcuni dei rischi associati a un ambiente di trading volatile.

Gli spread possono aumentare in previsione di un evento economico o geopolitico importante che influenzerà i tassi di cambio nel forex.

Spread elevati possono anche essere causati da uno shock significativo del mercato, come una crisi finanziaria in una regione del mondo.

4. Cosa significa uno spread elevato nel forex?

Uno spread elevato indica una differenza significativa tra i valori di acquisto e vendita di una coppia di valute. Se si effettuano operazioni con spread elevati, il costo per il trader sarà maggiore. Per questo motivo, i trader cercano generalmente spread più bassi quando aprono posizioni su coppie di valute.

Uno spread elevato può anche fornire un’indicazione sulle condizioni del mercato. Spread più ampi spesso indicano un’elevata volatilità e una bassa liquidità per una determinata coppia di valute.

5. Qual è un buon spread nel forex?

Identificare esattamente cosa costituisce un buon spread nel forex non è semplice, poiché diverse strategie di trading hanno requisiti differenti. Il trading di scalping, ad esempio, può trarre vantaggio da periodi di elevata volatilità e dai rapidi movimenti di prezzo che ne derivano.

In generale, tuttavia, i trader preferiscono spread il più bassi possibile, poiché indicano una bassa volatilità e un’elevata liquidità. Questo riduce i costi di transazione.

Gli spread variano tra le diverse coppie di valute e in base alle condizioni di mercato. Ad esempio, lo spread medio per la coppia USD/CAD è di circa 2.0, mentre per EUR/JPY è di circa 1.8. Qualsiasi valore inferiore a questi livelli può essere considerato un buon spread. Analizzando il mercato tramite la tua piattaforma di trading, potrai comprendere meglio quali spread sono vantaggiosi per mercati specifici.

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Migliora la tua esperienza di trading sul forex con VT Markets. Apri oggi stesso un conto demo per esercitarti senza rischi e passa a un conto reale quando ti sentirai pronto per operare nel mercato reale.