Forex trading

John C Burford's Australian dollar trade is throwing up some great tramlines, pinpointing a textbook low-risk trade.

With the eurozone in such a mess, everyone is expecting the single currency to plummet at any moment. But there are still some good reasons to stay l…

The euro is riding high on the euphoria from the latest deal to save Greece. But the package comes at quite a price, says Tim Bennett. And it's certai…

Despite the turmoil in Europe, the euro is rallying against the dollar. John C Burford thinks this could just be part of something big. Here, he expla…

The forex market promises to be a volatile trading ground this year. So, what will be the best bets in the months ahead?

India's rupee is down 18% against the US dollar since March. But smart spread betters might want to position themselves for a short-term bounce, says …

The collapse of Europe's single currency is inevitable, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he outlines a simple trade to profit from the breakup of the eu…

Markets reacted to the Federal Reserve's European 'rescue' deal may have given the euro a temporary boost, but don't be fooled, says Tim Bennett.

The euro is a tempting target for spread betters at the moment. But before you dive in, there are three things you must remember, says Tim Bennett.

Right now, the euro/dollar market is displaying some powerful and exciting Elliott waves, says John C Burford. Played well, they could lead to some ve…

Spread betting on currencies in the foreign exchange markets can be a great way to make profits fast. But it can also mean heavy losses. Here, Tim Ben…

According to a recent survey, 62% of contract for difference (CFD) traders claim gains in the last twelve month, compared to just 50% of spread better…

Currency markets can move extremely quickly, and traders have to be on their toes to spot profit opportunities. Here, John C Burford illustrates the i…

What should spread betters keep an eye on to spot the next move in their favourite currency? Here are six vital numbers that can all influence an exch…

Tim Bennett explains why this may not be a great year for the Aussie dollar.

With the major currencies bouncing around all over the place, many spread betters will be tempted to try their hand in the forex markets. But before y…

The economic mess that Europe is in means that now could be a great time for spread betters to short the euro. But against what?

Currency trades can be done quickly, cheaply and 24 hours a day, five days a week. So what are the key economic indicators that a currency trader shou…

The threat of a double-dip is hanging over the global economy. European banks, among the weakest links in the financial sector, remain over-stretched.…

While markets hate uncertainty, it can also present opportunities. And the extra volatility it has created in the foreign-exchange market recently has…

Canada, with its wealth of natural resources, is bouncing back nicely from the global recession, with interest rates set to rise. That means it's a go…

Sooner or later many spread betters are tempted by the biggest market in the world – foreign exchange. It's fast, furious and vast sums are won and lo…

It's never been easier to invest in foreign currencies. But it is an extremely risky business. Here, John Stepek looks at the state of the world's maj…

Sterling hit the deck this week and it's hard to imagine it recovering any time soon. So are we seeing the beginning of its collapse?