Financial market insight

Bond markets make the financial world go round, helping to grease the wheels of commerce, allowing the economy activity to expand. But when too much debt is issued, it can overwhelm demand, causing borrowing costs to spike which can be detrimental to the economy.

With the influence of the Chinese yuan stet to increase further, this primer looks at the PBOC's USD/CNY daily ‘fix’, an event every trader should become familiar with given its importance to currency markets.

The United Kingdom – and its benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100 – is home to some world-leading blue-chip businesses. But which are the biggest UK companies of all? Find out with our full list.

The IPO market is on course to suffer its worst year since 2009, but markets hope upcoming listings from Arm and Instacart can provide a much-needed catalyst.

The world's strongest currency is the Kuwait dinar. Its high value comes from Kuwait’s booming oil industry, which accounts for 80% of the country’s exports. It is also the highest valued currency pegged to the US dollar.

AI has driven markets higher in the first half, but what will happen in the second?

The FTSE 100 has underperformed in 2023. We take a look at why and examine whether UK stocks are undervalued.

Alibaba is separating itself into six businesses, most of which will pursue their own IPO, in the hope of unlocking value.

Stop-loss orders are a crucial tool for managing risk as you trade. Learn all about stops here – including what guaranteed and trailing stops are, and where to place your exit orders.

After a stellar few years, the video game industry looks set for a slowdown. But which gaming stocks might outperform the sector? Find out here.

Hammer and inverted hammer candlestick patterns are a key part of technical trading, forming the building blocks of many strategies. Let's examine how to trade both types of hammer pattern.

Doji might be simple candlestick patterns, but they can unlock some powerful strategies. Let’s examine how to trade the doji candlestick pattern.

Is the weak pound and low valuations making British businesses attractive to overseas investors?

Is the weak pound and low valuations making British businesses attractive to overseas investors?

Sports car brand Porsche AG has completed one of the biggest-ever IPOs in Europe.

The rising and falling wedge patterns can provide useful signals of upcoming price action, if you know how to trade them. Find out everything you need to know about wedges.

Interest in meme stocks has been revived in 2022, but what are they and how do you trade them?