Rob Booker is back with a brand new podcast for traders! In this first episode, Rob covers what it takes to trade for a living, step by step. He will tell you what he would do if he were starting today trading from home. He's been trading for almost 18 years, primarily Forex, but also stocks and options. He's providing a bunch of advice, number one being belief.
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Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD now shifts its attention to 1.0500
The ongoing upward momentum of the Greenback prompted EUR/USD to lose more ground, hitting new lows for 2024 around 1.0600, driven by the significant divergence in monetary policy between the Fed and the ECB.
GBP/USD keeps pushing against 1.2430 support weighed by weak UK employment data
GBP/USD holds steady at around 1.2450 after recovering from the multi-month low it touched near 1.2400 in the European morning. The USD struggles to gather strength after disappointing housing data. Market focus shifts to Fed Chairman Powell's appearance.
Japanese Yen bears turn cautious amid intervention fears and geopolitical tensions
The Japanese Yen remains depressed near a multi-decade low amid the BoJ’s dovish outlook. Reduced Fed rate cut bets lift the USD to a fresh YTD top and further lend support to USD/JPY. Intervention fears and a softer risk tone could help limit deeper losses for the safe-haven JPY.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD favours extra retracements in the short term
AUD/USD kept the negative stance well in place and briefly broke below the key 0.6400 support to clinch a new low for the year on the back of the strong dollar and mixed results from the Chinese docket.
EUR/USD now shifts its attention to 1.0500
The ongoing upward momentum of the Greenback prompted EUR/USD to lose more ground, hitting new lows for 2024 around 1.0600, driven by the significant divergence in monetary policy between the Fed and the ECB.
Gold aiming to re-conquer the $2,400 level
Gold stages a correction on Tuesday and fluctuates in negative territory near $2,370 following Monday's upsurge. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield continues to push higher above 4.6% and makes it difficult for XAU/USD to gain traction.
Bitcoin price defends $60K as whales hold onto their BTC despite market dip
Bitcoin (BTC) price still has traders and investors at the edge of their seats as it slides further away from its all-time high (ATH) of $73,777. Some call it a shakeout meant to dispel the weak hands, while others see it as a buying opportunity.
Friday's Silver selloff may have actually been great news for silver bulls!
Silver endured a significant selloff last Friday. Was this another step forward in the bull market? This may seem counterintuitive, but GoldMoney founder James Turk thinks it was a positive sign for silver bulls.
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