Monthly Archives: October 2022
Week ahead: Will US, UK and Australia hike interest rates?

Written on October 31, 2022 at 12:51 am, by anakin
The US Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Australia, and Bank of England have upcoming interest rate decisions scheduled throughout the week. New Zealand and Canada will release their Employment Change data, while the US will release its Non-Farm Employment Change figures. RBA Rate Statement – Australia (1 November) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasedContinue Reading
US Dollar burden from Fed scaling back monetary tightening
Written on October 31, 2022 at 12:00 am, by anakin
US stocks rallied on Friday, regaining upside momentum and ended a turbulent week with a sizable gain as the economic data suggested that the Federal Reserve’s battle against inflation is making progress. Investors have already priced in a 0.75% hike by the Fed in December, but the increasing rumours about the possibility of scaling downContinue Reading
GDP expanded more than expected, signalling decreasing inflation
Written on October 28, 2022 at 1:12 am, by anakin
U.S. equities were mixed throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.61% to close at 32033.28. The S&P 500 lost 0.61% to close at 3807.3. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 1.63% to close at 10792.68. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was able to close higher on Thursday after new data showed third quarterContinue Reading
Notification of Server Upgrade
Written on October 27, 2022 at 9:18 am, by anakin
Dear Client, As part of our commitment to provide the most reliable service to our clients, there will be a server maintenance this weekend. Maintenance Hours : 2022/10/29 02:00 – 06:00 (Server time) Please note that the following aspects might be affected during the maintenance: 1. The price quote feature on the Client Portal willContinue Reading
The Adjustment Of Weekly Dividend Notification
Written on October 27, 2022 at 8:51 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Warmly reminds you that the component stocks in the stock index spot generate dividends. When dividends are distributed, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for the clients who hold the trading products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date. Indices dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion alongContinue Reading
ECB expected to raise 75bps
Written on October 27, 2022 at 1:24 am, by anakin
U.S. equities rose for the third consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.01% to close at 31839.11. The S&P 500 dropped 0.74% to close at 3830.6. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.04% to close at 10970.99. The knock-on effect from the tightened grip of Chinese President Xi in China continues, and the U.S.Continue Reading
End of Daylight Saving Time in EU & UK
Written on October 26, 2022 at 8:58 am, by anakin
Dear Client, With the standard time commencing in the EU and UK on 31 October, there will be changes to the trading hours for certain products on MT4/MT5. Please refer to the table below outlining the affected instruments: *All times are provided in GMT+3. Please note the above data are subject to change. Kindly referContinue Reading
Intermediate 8: How to use oscillator indicators

Written on October 26, 2022 at 2:05 am, by anakin
Traders often seek indicators to help them determine when they should enter the market. A crucial piece of information for traders is an estimate of how far the market is likely to move before it reaches an area of congestion. The problem is that many traders spend their time waiting for the market to giveContinue Reading
Earnings season continues to give equities a breather
Written on October 26, 2022 at 1:52 am, by anakin
U.S. equities rose for the third consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.07% to close at 31836.74. The S&P 500 rose 1.63% to close at 3859.11. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 2.25% to close at 11199.12. Equities were buoyed by the falling U.S Greenback and the retreating U.S. short-term treasury yield. The benchmarkContinue Reading
Intermediate 7: How to set a correct stop loss and avoid stop hunting

Written on October 25, 2022 at 10:54 pm, by anakin
In a field where many praise continuous movement, many forget that pushing back is also a strategy. As a trader, your capital is your most valued asset and once it’s gone, it’s never coming back. Thankfully, there are ways to cut your losses and protect your profits. With the right strategy, a Stop Loss canContinue Reading