Monthly Archives: May 2024

Flip, eat, sleep, repeat – such is the degen lifestyle of a forex trader. While majority of people are still debating about on-site jobs, hybrid work or full remote opportunities, degens traders are thriving on market volatility in attempt to tenfold or even hundredfold their small capital, living the dream lifestyle of many.  Or atContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue Reading

Key Points: The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a sharp drop due to softer-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) figures. The CPI data had rekindled hopes that the disinflationary trend, which had recently stalled, is now back on track. SEE: The DXY (symbol: USDX.) seeing a significant dip on the VT Markets trading app A dropContinue Reading

Key Points:  The Australian dollar (Symbol: AUDUSD) marched towards four-month highs, priced above $0.67, as fresh stimulus in China and bets for interest rate cuts in the US boosted commodity prices, lifting sentiment in the Australian markets.  SEE: The Aussie reacts strongly on the VT Markets trading app Fresh stimulus measures in China  Late lastContinue Reading

Key points: Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, adding to last week’s gains. This increase came as rescuers searched for Iran’s President following a helicopter crash in the oil-producing nation and as the U.S. moved to replenish its national stockpile. Picture: Oil prices on the rise as seen on VT MarketsContinue Reading

Key points: The dollar held steady on Monday as investors anticipated further guidance on the U.S. interest rate trajectory following cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Despite cooling inflation signs, traders are eagerly awaiting more data to gauge future rate cuts. The Japanese yen (USDJPY) started the week on the back foot, weakening to 155.80Continue Reading

Key Points:  Gold (Symbol: XAUUSD) climbed past $2,430 per ounce on Monday, marking a new record. This surge was driven by increasing speculations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, strong central bank purchases, and rising safe-haven demand.  SEE: Gold experiencing sudden upswing on the VT Markets trading app Potential rate cuts from the US FederalContinue Reading

The flash PMI data release slated this week in India, Japan, and Australia will be closely watched by investors and analysts. April’s data highlighted robust growth across these economies. India continued to grow at one of the strongest rates seen in the past 14 years. Australia’s expansion was running close to a two-year high, whileContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume ”. Please refer to the table below for moreContinue Reading

Key Points:  After some rally since the US inflation data announcement, the major US stock indexes experienced a turbulent session, ultimately closing in the red. The S&P 500 Index (Symbol: SP500) dropped by -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index (Symbol: DJ30) declined by -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index (Symbol: NAS100) fell by -0.21%.  Rally shortlived with Hawkish commentsContinue Reading