Turbulent Times Ahead? – Talk Markets Talk Markets Trading may seem easy (or should I say easier) when central banks lead and markets follow.. On the other hand, trading can turn more complicated when opinions diverge,...
Getting Started with Demo Accounts A demo account can be the key to unlocking your potential for trading success. If you’re new to trading, a trial run on the stock market with virtual money doesn’t just...
What’s the Story with MetaQuotes Pulling the Plug on Metatrader Access? It has come to our attention that MetQuotes is pulling the plug on its Metatrader platforms (MT4 and MT5) to any prop trading firm offering...
History of US Government Shutdowns Here we go again as a divided Congress heads for another government shutdown. History has shown the impact on markets tends to be limited and short-lived but if there is a...
Why Is Bitcoin Surging? I wrote an article a few days ago entitled Is the Mighty Bitcoin a Currency About Nothing? With the cryptocurrency surging 24% in just 3 days, it is hard to ignore its...
I have been asked the question do the bid-offered spreads offered by different brokers really matter? Spreads matter but the extent to which depends on the type of trader you are. It also depends on the...
As a participant and student of the global markets for over 20 years, I have always been fascinated by what makes a trader successful and what differentiates the winners from the losers. Trading success I define as...
Those who were fans of the sitcom Seinfeld should recall the episode where Jerry and George pitch a show to a tv network. It was pitched as”a show about nothing,” What made the episode comical was that...
I first heard the term “feels bid in an offered market” on the Global-View.com Forex Forum many years ago. It was posted by one of our professional trader members, LA Mel, who used the term mainly for the...
First things first, if you’re wondering just how all of this works, believe it or not, you’re delving into the world of Forex gold trading. An intriguing game of buying low and selling high, it includes gold...
You may ask why I entitled this article I Hate Forex Hedging. It refers to retail forex hedging, a term manufactured by forex brokers to create more volume. Some retail forex traders may argue otherwise but I...
We have just completed the third week of our new website redesign and upgrade. In this regard, I am pleased to report that our results have far exceeded our lofty expectations. Our Forex Forum, nicknamed a long...