by Craig Erlam As commodities go, few are as unique and versatile as gold. From its historical roots as the asset at the heart of monetary systems, to its enduring appeal as a status symbol to be adorned, the precious metal has shown lasting appeal. Gold trading is highly liquid, and the international gold market […]

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By Craig Erlam Sometimes referred to as the market that never sleeps – though it does, in fact, at the weekend – the foreign exchange (forex) market is the largest financial market in the world and has a wide-reaching impact on global economic activity. In 2022, trading hit a record $7.5 trillion in average daily […]

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by Craig Erlam Index trading — taking a position on stock indices — allows investors to speculate on the price movements of particular exchanges around the world. There is, of course, no foolproof method to predicting how markets will move, but understanding the key factors around trading indices is an important foundation. As Benjamin Franklin […]

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By Craig Erlam Trading has become more accessible than ever. Getting started is exciting, but it’s also the time when you’re most likely to make mistakes. The worst thing a new trader can do is hide from these mistakes. When things go wrong, it’s tempting to convince ourselves that our approach is correct, and that […]

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By Craig Erlam In the 1930s, the economist John Maynard Keynes famously said: “markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” In other words, it is nearly impossible to predict the markets – and those who try may find themselves in over their head. I’ve seen this maxim proven right thousands of times […]

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Trading can create a whole host of feelings, from exhilaration to nervousness, and everything in between. Of course, when you start to win, it’s exciting. But when the pressure starts to build, it can get stressful. At all points in the journey, traders need to remember that as much as the wins may be on […]

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