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schedule by Kelvin Wong

July 6th Chart of the Week: EUR/USD bearish flag signals more potential downside ahead

Bearish flag keeps EUR/USD under pressure.

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schedule by Kelvin Wong

The Month Ahead July: Stronger US dollar may signal rising risks for global markets in July

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schedule by Kelvin Wong

June 22nd Chart of the Week: GBP/USD tests critical support amid UK political turmoil.

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schedule by Kelvin Wong

June 15th Chart of the Week: Nikkei 225 climbs to record high as oil prices tumble

Introduction to trading

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Build your trading knowledge. Explore comprehensive insights and guides through our introduction to trading.

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schedule by Elior Manier

A practical handbook to getting started in the world of CFD trading – part 1

Discover trading: key vocabulary and simple steps to get started.

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schedule by OANDA

What is leverage trading?

Fundamental analysis

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From political news to economic data releases and market events, explore a wide range of in-depth analysis to understand how fundamentals shape the markets.

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schedule by Kenneth Fisher

Learn more about the economic calendar and why it is important for forex traders

This article explains how to read and use an economic calendar.

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schedule by OANDA

Introduction to fundamental analysis

Technical analysis

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Get access to a wide range of articles written by our market analysts, designed to help you build your technical analysis and trading skills.

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schedule by Elior Manier

Discover how to apply Fibonacci retracements in your technical analysis

Master Fibonacci tools to sharpen your trading strategy.

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schedule by Moheb Hanna

What are chart patterns and why do they matter? Identifying patterns visually and through automation.

Platforms & tools

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Discover how to use powerful platforms like OANDA's proprietary app, Tradingview or MetaTrader which grant access to a range of asset classes and technical tools

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schedule by OANDA

An introduction to MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Expert Advisor Trading

Elevate financial performance and trading with MT4. Learn an effective way to use MT4 for Expert Advisor Trading

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schedule by OANDA

How to switch between bar charts, candlestick charts, and line charts in MT5

Market timing & volatility

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Master market timing and volatility in technical analysis. Learn to identify optimal entry/exit points and understand the impact of market fluctuations on trading strategies.

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schedule by Edward Moya

Understanding market liquidity

This blog explains what market liquidity is and how to use it when trading online.

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schedule by Craig Erlam

What events affect the currency markets and why are they significant?

Trading psychology

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Master trading psychology to enhance your trading. Understand how emotions, biases, and mental discipline impact trading decisions and cultivate a winning mindset.

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Trading psychology fundamentals: Understanding your emotions

What emotions could appear while you trade and how do you control them

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schedule by Elior Manier

Introduction to one of the most common trading mistakes

Trading strategies

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Master effective strategies to enhance your approach to trading. Learn to develop, implement, and refine strategies tailored to different market conditions and trading styles.

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schedule by Moheb Hanna

Is algorithmic trading right for you? Explore automated systems

Explore the world of automated trading systems and strategies

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schedule by OANDA

How to use moving averages for accurate trend analysis

Trading asset classes

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Diversify your portfolio and trade key asset classes like forex and indices as CFDs.

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Top currency pairs and insights for trading forex CFD

The top 6 traded currency pairs generate 60% of total forex volume. Find out the top 6 pairs and discover insights to trade forex CFDs more effectively.

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The limitations of stock indices

Market commentary

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Follow the latest market insights with the wide range of articles written by our market analysts to enhance the quality of your trading strategies.

EUR_Euro_Coins_Notes_Cash
schedule by Kelvin Wong

July 6th Chart of the Week: EUR/USD bearish flag signals more potential downside ahead

Bearish flag keeps EUR/USD under pressure.

Federal_Reserve_Building_US
schedule by Kelvin Wong

The Month Ahead July: Stronger US dollar may signal rising risks for global markets in July

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