Traders who work in the forex market understand that achieving consistent results is a difficult proposition. The forex markets are some of the most complex and fast-moving markets in the world, with prices influenced by just about everything that happens across the world. In such markets, making us

Partner Center When crude oil prices spiked past $83 a barrel this week due to supply threats in the Strait of Hormuz, the Canadian dollar (CAD) began outperforming most major currencies. This occurred because Canada’s status as a top global oil exporter means its currency naturally tends to strengt

Partner Center Just a few weeks ago, U.S. inflation was looking like a problem nearly solved. The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in at 2.4% in January, its lowest reading in years, and traders were confidently pricing in Fed rate cuts by June. The finish line was in sight. Then, on February 28, ̶t̶h

Partner Center In case you were too busy cheering Bam Adebayo beating Kobe Bryant’s record for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, you should know that the U.S. dollar is climbing while almost everything else is struggling. Behind the move are two powerful forces working at the same time

Have you ever written an exam? If you have, it’s safe to say you prepared using past question papers. Most people attempt them under exam conditions. The goal is to determine if the approach and strategy you have been using to study are actually effective. By going through past papers, you can see w

Partner Center If you’ve been watching currency markets this week and wondering why the Australian dollar is suddenly the hottest currency on the board, you’re not alone. AUD has climbed to its highest level since June 2022, and it’s up more than 13% over the past 12 months. So, what’s driving the m

Partner Center The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% month-over-month in February 2026, meeting consensus expectations and holding the annual inflation rate steady at 2.4%, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the broadly in-line report was immedia

Leverage is one of the most emotionally charged words in trading, praised as the fast lane to big returns, blamed when accounts blow up. The reality is far less dramatic: leverage is just a tool. It doesn’t create losses or gains on its own; it amplifies whatever risk decisions you make. Treat it wi

Partner Center Earlier this week we’ve seen a major whipsaw in crude oil, as WTI spiked above $119 per barrel then crashed right back below $100 in a single trading session. This kind of 25% intraday swing doesn’t happen without a serious reason. And the reason still revolves around the Strait of Ho

Partner Center If you’re new to trading, it’s easy to assume that all “safe-haven” currencies do the same thing when markets panic: they go up. Last week was a brutal reminder that they don’t. After the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha

Partner Center If you’ve been keeping tabs on U.S. economic reports this week, the numbers are looking almost too good to be true. Manufacturing is growing again. The services sector is firing on all cylinders. Businesses are optimistic. So why does the Fed still seem to be on edge? Buried inside th

Trading in the foreign exchange market requires a variety of skills. However, many of these skills, such as patience, consistency and emotional control, all come down to having excellent discipline. This can be difficult, but thankfully, automated forex tools can help. As a trader, you will quickly