Monthly Archives: June 2023

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the regular trading session was suspended on Monday, providing investors with a break after a positive week. Despite minor slips on Friday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite recorded their best weekly performances since March, with the S&P 500 rising by 2.6% and the Nasdaq adding 3.25%. TheContinue Reading

The foreign exchange market (Forex), has a rich history in the Philippines, reflecting the country’s evolution in global financial markets. It has experienced significant growth, offering Filipinos exciting opportunities in the world’s largest financial market. Therefore, let’s dive into the history of Forex trading in the Philippines and the factors that affect its development. EarlyContinue Reading

This week, markets brace for key events, including interest rate releases from the Bank of England and Swiss National Bank. Traders are expected to monitor these crucial announcements to shape their strategies and gain insights into the financial landscape. Stay tuned for a round-up of significant market developments.  UK Consumer Price Index (21 June 2023)Continue Reading

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant rally, surging over 400 points, and the S&P 500 reached a 13-month high. Investors speculated that the Federal Reserve would refrain from further interest rate hikes after the central bank decided to skip a hike this week. The Dow Jones rose by 428.73 points (1.26%),Continue Reading

Movies possess a remarkable ability to captivate, transport, and inspire. They entertain, educate, and offer unique perspectives. For Filipino forex traders, movies can serve as invaluable windows into the financial world and the triumphs of successful traders. In this article, we’ve curated a compelling list of 10 must-watch movies for Forex Traders in the PhilippinesContinue 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

Stocks experienced volatility on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve took a pause in its rate-hiking campaign while signalling progress in combating inflation. Despite this, the central bank also indicated its intention to implement two more rate hikes later in the year. The S&P 500 managed to eke out a marginal gain, closing at 4,372.59 withContinue Reading

Stocks climbed as new inflation data revealed a slowdown in price pressures in May, fueling optimism among investors that the Federal Reserve might opt to forgo a rate hike during its upcoming policy decision this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced gains, with the latter two indices reachingContinue Reading

The S&P 500 soared to its highest level in over a year as traders anticipated that the Federal Reserve would refrain from raising interest rates during their policy meeting. The index closed at 4,338.93, surpassing its previous high from August and marking the best intraday and closing levels since April 2022. The Nasdaq Composite alsoContinue Reading

In the week ahead, market participants will be closely monitoring several vital economic events, including interest rate decisions by major central banks and the release of US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Market watchers and financial experts are expected to pay close attention to these releases, eager to understand theirContinue Reading