Forex Trading Information

Forex — the foreign exchange (currency or FOREX, or FX) market is the biggest and the most liquid financial market in the world. It boasts a daily volume of more than $5.1 trillion (as of April 2016). Trading in this market involves buying and selling world currencies, taking profit from the exchange rates difference. FX trading can yield high profits but is also a very risky endeavor. Everyone can participate in foreign exchange trading via the Forex brokers.

You can start learning to trade by going through our free Forex course. You can also join a friendly community of traders at the Forex forum.

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  • John writes about Forex Optimum:

    The broker's not bad, of course the conditions aren't the best, but I can't call them bad either. Withdrawal is always problem free with this broker. I usually withdraw atleast 200 dollars every 20-30 days. Forex optimum isn't a fraud, tested it on m...

  • jason.forex from United States writes about FinPro Trading:

    It is such a pain to find brokers who accept US clients. Found them in a list on a forum and its been a smooth journey ever since. Like their spreads, commission and the instruments they offer to trade. No issues with withdrawals and I’m guessing dep...

  • Bradley from UK writes about LQDFX:

    Never had any difficulties with this broker, support is fast, issues are dealt quickly, overall good service.

    From trading point of view - the platform's performance is not bad at all, spreads are really tight and execution is fast, which appears as...

  • ProFX from France writes about AMarkets:

    Just have to share, since I was very pleasantly surprised with this broker. I'm trading on Forex for more than 5 years and have had many brokers. Initially I was picking brokers who are registered, thinking it would help in case something happens. As...

Forex Blog

Forex Brokers Update — July 23rd, 2017

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:22

No new brokers have been added during the week that ends today, but some significant updates have been made to the listed companies: Liteforex opens office in Poland and adds Bitcoin as a payment option. PAMM and LAMM accounts are no longer available. Added Spanish support and also e-mail...

Weekly Forex Technical Analysis (Jul 24 — Jul 28)

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 9:03

EUR/USD

Floor pivot points

3rd Sup2nd Sup1st SupPivot1st Res2nd Res3rd Res
1.1256 1.1345 1.1504 1.1593 1.1752 1.1841 1.2000

Woodie's pivot points

2nd Sup1st SupPivot1st Res2nd Res
1.1362 1.1538 1.1610 1.1786
...

E-Book Review: Crowds, Crashes, and the Carry Trade by Valeri Sokolovski

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:45

Today, I would like to present a review of a research paper called Crowds, Crashes, and the Carry Trade. It was published by Valeri Sokolovski, a finance scholar at the Stockholm School of Economics. It was presented by Mr. Sokolovski at the conference called Exchange Rate Models for a New Era: Major ...

Forex News

Japanese Yen Gains Despite Slower Manufacturing Growth

Japanese Yen Gains Despite Slower Manufacturing Growth

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:11

The Japanese yen gained against its major peers even though the growth of the nation's manufacturing sector slowed more than expected this month according to the preliminary reading.

Polish Zloty Gains as President Duda Vetos Controversial Reform

Polish Zloty Gains as President Duda Vetos Controversial Reform

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:01

The Polish zloty gained today after Polish President Andrzej Duda made a surprise announcement that he is going to veto part the controversial reform to the judicial system.

Euro Strong During Week of ECB Meeting

Euro Strong During Week of ECB Meeting

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:57

The euro was strong during the past trading week due to the statement of the European Central Bank, which market participants considered to be hawkish.

Commodity Blog

Commodities Technical Analysis, July 24th — July 28th

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 9:17

The technical analysis, that includes the indicators’ data and major pivot points for WTI Oil, Gold, Silver and Copper as traded on spot market as of July 23rd, 2017:...

Rising OPEC Oil Production Hurt Prices

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:50

Crude oil sank more than 2% today on the forecast that supply from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is going to increase. Petro-Logistics...

Gold Poised for Second Straight Weekly Gain as US Dollar Slides

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:58

Gold futures are on track for their second straight week of gains as the US dollar continues to slide. With the greenback trading at its lowest levels in more...

Forex Video Zone

The Standard Deviation (and Variance) Explained in One Minute: From Concept to Definition & Formulas

The Standard Deviation (and Variance) Explained in One Minute: From Concept to Definition & Formulas

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:08

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Euro Buyers Take Short Break

Euro Buyers Take Short Break

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:56

Today, the EUR/USD pair is consolidating at the previous highs. After the market forecasts about the ECB's readiness to wind down the stimulus programs, the euro developed an upward trend, approaching the psychological level of 1.17. It is a rather strong support level, which is the highest since August 2015. However, today the euro rally slowed down and the pair is trading flat close to 1.1660. Some traders preferred to fix profits after...

Daily Forex News and Analysis — July 24th 2017

Daily Forex News and Analysis — July 24th 2017

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:24

Wall Street finished lower on Friday, due to losses in Oil & Gas, Technology, and Industrials. The Dow Jones was down by 0.28%, the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ lost 0.04% from their value. .The US dollar traded lower against the other major currencies on Friday and renewed political uncertainty in Washington after reports surfaced that special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into Trump's business dealings. Today, the Existing Home...