Understanding CFD trading costs is just as important as understanding how markets move. Many new traders focus primarily on whether an individual trade is profitable. However, every CFD trade also involves trading costs that can affect the overall result, regardless of whether the position generates a gain or a loss.
Markets spent most of last week stuck between two narratives: inflation that remains stubbornly high and a Fed that finally made its first cut since late 2024. August’s PCE numbers came in as expected with core prices up 0.3% on the month, 2.7% YoY. Not exactly encouraging, but not worse than feared either. It was just enough to calm nerves after the cut, though investors were left second-guessing whether this was the start of an easing cycle or simply a cautious adjustment.