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S&P 500 analysis: The VIX posted its strongest spike in history
Market reactions over the past 24 hours have been well covered. But the VIX is worthy of a closer look, given it just posted its strongest single-day rally on record.
S&P 500 Analysis: Is the Rare Streak of Low SPX Volatility Ending?
The S&P 500 has been historically quiet, and given that volatility has a tendency to be cyclical, we could see an outbreak of larger moves in the near future.
How geopolitical risk impacts forex trading
Learn how to prepare your forex trading strategies in the face of market-moving geopolitical news and international economic impacts.
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The top 10 most volatile currency pairs in 2023
These are the most volatile FX pairs in 2023. Learn how to trade them and use volatility to your advantage.
OVX index: Your guide to the oil volatility index
The oil volatility index (OVX) is a measure of volatility for US crude oil prices. But how should you use the OVX in your trading?
What are the most volatile stocks in 2023?
The most volatile stocks can be prized among day traders and others – offering lots of opportunity as well as risk. So, what are the most volatile stocks in 2023?
GVZ index: Your guide to the gold volatility index
The GVZ index – otherwise known as the gold volatility index – is a leading measure of risk in the precious metal market. Because of this, it’s often called the ‘gold VIX’.
MOVE index: How to measure bond market volatility
The MOVE index projects the yield spread between long and short-term bonds to give an idea of current market volatility. Read more for a MOVE index definition and strategies.
What is the VIX index? How to use the volatility index in your trades
The VIX is one of the most widely-used measures of market volatility, for both the S&P 500 and wider stock market. So, what is the VIX, how is it calculated and how can you take your first position on volatility? Find out below.
How to trade low volatility: strategies for quiet markets
We talk a lot about how volatility creates opportunities for traders. But what happens when there’s only a little market movement to take advantage of? Find out what to trade when there’s low volatility and what the best low volatility trading strategies are.
Volatility trading guide: its causes and the most volatile markets
Markets are always on the move, but the speed and size of price changes is what creates excitement (and risk) for traders. So, let’s take a look at how to trade volatility, and which markets experience the highest levels of volatility.
Whipsaw in trading
Whipsaws in trading are sudden market movements that occur in volatile conditions and can trap traders in losing positions. Find out how to avoid whipsaws.
What to do when there is carnage on the currency floor?
With volatility and headline risk remaining high, we take a look at some of the key drivers and how to approach the currency market under such conditions.
Markets are waking up to a 50bp Fed hike, FOMC mins up next
It may have taken a few weeks, but markets are finally pricing in what we argued all along; a higher terminal rate and no cuts this year.
Implied volatility screams higher ahead of tomorrow’s BOJ meeting
Overnight implied volatility for yen pairs have risen to their highest level since Brexit, on the eve of tomorrow’s highly anticipated BOJ meeting.
Implied volatility screams higher ahead of tomorrow’s BOJ meeting
Overnight implied volatility for yen pairs have risen to their highest level since Brexit, on the eve of tomorrow’s highly anticipated BOJ meeting.
European Open: Buckle up, we could be in for a bumpy session
The volatile moves seen across yen pairs overnight does not bode well for risk appetite today, given traders across Europe and the US are yet to react to the BOJ.
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European Open: GBP implied volatility spikes ahead of UK CPI and FOMC
Implied volatility for FX majors has risen ahead of today’s FOMC meeting - and most notably GBP as it also has UK CPI to contend with within the hour.
European Open: EUR/USD implied volatility spikes ahead of mid-term results
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Why is the Russian ruble unavailable to trade in forex markets?
FX pairs such as USD/RUB and EUR/RUB are unavailable to trade with most North American brokerages including FOREX.com because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why is the Russian ruble unavailable to trade in forex markets?
FX pairs such as USD/RUB and EUR/RUB are unavailable to trade with most North American brokerages including FOREX.com because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A guide to volatility trading, its causes, and the most volatile markets
Markets are always on the move, but the speed and size of price changes is what creates excitement (and risk) for traders. So, let’s take a look at the trading opportunities with volatility and which markets experience the highest levels of volatility.
How to find trading opportunities with low volatility: strategies for quiet markets
We talk a lot about how volatility creates opportunities for traders. But what happens when there’s only a little market movement to take advantage of? Find out what to trade when there’s low volatility and look into some of the low volatility trading strategies.