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Market analysis, broker comparisons and trading basics, from the team that scores every broker in our index.
Blue wave, weaker dollar: what the midterms mean for traders
Democrats won both houses of Congress. Stocks rallied, the dollar slipped and oil fell 8%. What moved, why, and what traders are watching next.
Best low-cost CFD brokers in the EU, 2026
We added spread and commission together for one lot of EUR/USD at three EU-licensed brokers. Here's what each one really costs to…
Navigating the world of cryptocurrency
Crypto can pay off and it can wipe you out. The real pros and cons of Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rest, and…
The impact of the war in Ukraine on the global economy
How the war in Ukraine pushed up energy and food prices, broke supply chains and fed inflation far beyond its borders, and…
Federal Reserve: the economic ripple effect
What the Fed does, the tools it uses to fight inflation and support jobs, and how its decisions ripple into rates, markets…
The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Discover its potential and risks
DeFi swaps banks for blockchains and smart contracts. How it works, what it could change in finance, and the risks of cutting…
Understanding the Psychology of Money
Anchoring, confirmation bias and other mental shortcuts shape your money decisions. How behavioural finance works, and how to spot the biases in…
The Future of Banking: Fintech Innovations and Digital Transformation
Mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending and robo-advisors are rewriting how banks work. The fintech shifts reshaping banking and what they mean for you.
Exploring the Role of AI in Trading
How AI-driven algorithms read market data and automate trading decisions, where they help, and why they don't take the risk out of…
How to Spot a Scam and Avoid Being a Victim of Financial Fraud
Scammers keep finding new ways to take your money and data. The warning signs of financial fraud, and the checks to run…