At the most basic level, the only thing that will ever move an exchange rate is the supply and demand for that particular currency at a given point in time. In other words, if a currency is to rally there will be excess demand in the market causing this increase in price. The opposite is … Continue reading What influences buying and selling?
Overview Technical analysis is essentially the study of price on charts in order to gain some insight into the past, present and future direction of price. It is a study that most traders use to make trading decisions, this adds to its significance and what makes it such an effective and reliable means of analysis. … Continue reading Technical Analysis
What is fundamental analysis? Fundamental analysis is the study of economic, social and political data, reports and news to gain some insight into the past, present and future direction of exchange rates. From a fundamental perspective there are many different ways to analyse currencies, we will focus on the interest rate differential model. The future … Continue reading Fundamental Analysis
Gold trading has taken off since the global financial crisis as investors seek to diversify their portfolios out of cash in to tangible assets. Gold has traditionally been a preserver of wealth and is seen by some as a hedge against inflation and the devaluing of a currency i.e. a reduction in its purchasing power. … Continue reading Metals Trading
