Monthly Archives: October 2022

Candlestick charts existed in Japan for a century before the West even created what we now know as the bar and point-and-figure charts. Steve Nison eventually introduced the candlestick pattern to the West through his book, “Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques,” and it is still being used widely by traders around the world as one ofContinue Reading

What are Japanese Candlesticks? Candlestick charts are a popular tool used in technical analysis. They are often used to determine possible price movements based on past patterns, during both bull and bear markets. The concept originated in 1700 when a Japanese man named Honma Munehisa discovered that while supply and demand mainly determined the costContinue Reading

U.S. equities extended their gains into the second trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.12% to close at 30523.8. The S&P 500 gained 1.14% to close at 3719.98. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged 0.9% higher to close at 10772.4. Equities continued to be buoyed by better-than-expected earnings releases. Netflix reportedContinue Reading

U.S. equities rallied on the first trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.86% to close at 30185.82. The S&P 500 jumped 2.65% to close at 3677.95. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 3.43% to close at 10675.8. Equities rallied as Q3 earnings from the financial sector have boosted investing sentiment. BankContinue Reading

Key economic reports are due for release this week starting with the US Empire State and Philly Fed Manufacturing Index. Several countries will also release their Consumer Price Index, including the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. Australia will release its employment figures and meeting minutes earlier in the week. US Empire State Manufacturing Index (17Continue Reading

U.S. stocks edged lower on the last trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.34% to close at 29634.83. The S&P 500 dropped 2.37% to close at 3593.07. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slumped 3.08% to close at 10321.39. Equities reversed gains from Thursday’s turbulent trading as U.S. short-term yields soared. TheContinue Reading

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 : 2022/10/15 13:00 – 19:00 (Server time) Please be reminded that: During this weekend’s maintenance period, clients can still trade as usual. However, the stability of quotations and marketContinue Reading

U.S. equities experienced a volatile trading session with the release of U.S. CPI data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.83% to close at 30038.72. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% to close at 3669.91. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.23% to close at 10649.15. U.S. equities futures continued to rise after the bell as U.S.Continue Reading

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

US equity fell on Wednesday, with investors bracing for Thursday’s reading on consumer prices. Producer Price Index figures of 0.4% on Wednesday showed prices paid to US producers rose in September by more than expected ahead of a key measure of consumer inflation due Thursday that’s set to return to a four-decade high. It’s alsoContinue Reading