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Gold Falls Below $4,300 as Oil Rally Lifts Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Sep 02, 2026

Gold Falls Below $4,300 as Oil Rally Lifts Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Gold fell below $4,300 to its lowest level in more than three weeks as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike.

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US PCE Inflation in Focus as Markets Look Ahead to Jackson Hole

Aug 26, 2026

US PCE Inflation in Focus as Markets Look Ahead to Jackson Hole

The US Dollar is trading near a three-month low as markets prepare for two closely linked tests of the Federal Reserve outlook: July's inflation data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's address at Jackson Hole later this week.

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US CPI in Focus as Markets Weigh September Fed Rate Hike

Aug 12, 2026

US CPI in Focus as Markets Weigh September Fed Rate Hike

US inflation returns to the centre of the market conversation today, with investors looking to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for clues on what the Federal Reserve might do in September. Economists expect headline inflation to ease slightly to 3.4% year on year in July, from 3.5% in June, while core CPI, which excludes food and energy, is forecast to slow to 2.5%. On a monthly basis, headline prices are expected to rise 0.1%, with core prices increasing 0.2%.

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US ISM Services PMI Forecast at 54.0 as Markets Assess Economic Momentum

Aug 05, 2026

US ISM Services PMI Forecast at 54.0 as Markets Assess Economic Momentum

Investors are awaiting today's release of the US ISM Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), one of the most closely watched indicators of economic activity. Economists expect the index to come in at 54.0, a level that would signal continued expansion in the services sector. Any reading above 50 indicates that business activity is growing, while a figure below 50 points to contraction. Given that services account for around 70% of the US economy, the report is considered one of the clearest monthly indicators of underlying economic momentum.

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Markets Price a 70.6% Chance of Fed Pause Ahead of Policy Decision

Jul 29, 2026

Markets Price a 70.6% Chance of Fed Pause Ahead of Policy Decision

Investors are focused on today's Federal Reserve policy decision, with interest rate futures indicating a 70.6% probability that policymakers will leave rates unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%. Markets continue to assign a 29.4% probability to a 25-basis-point increase, highlighting that some uncertainty remains despite expectations favouring a pause.

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Financial Ratios Explained: P/E, ROE, Debt and Profit Margins

Sep 03, 2026

Financial Ratios Explained: P/E, ROE, Debt and Profit Margins

Financial ratios can help assess a company's valuation, profitability and financial strength. Learn how P/E, ROE, Debt-to-Equity and profit margins work.

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Company News

EC Markets Launches Stock CFDs: 20+ US Names Now Ready to Trade

Sep 03, 2026

EC Markets Launches Stock CFDs: 20+ US Names Now Ready to Trade

EC Markets has launched 20+ US Stock CFDs, giving clients access to leading names across technology, financials, consumer, entertainment, mobility and energy.

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EC Markets Donates $7,500 to Seychelles Pet Haven Society
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EC Markets has donated $7,500 to the Seychelles Pet Haven Society to help expand kennel space for vulnerable dogs. During a visit to the shelter on 26 June, CEO Matthew Smith presented the donation and met with the charity's owners and the animals in their care. While he was there, CEO Matthew Smith reflected on EC Markets' long-standing commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates: “We absolutely love this island, we love Pet Haven. It’s the third year we are donating to Pet Haven. It’s part of our stated purpose to look after the countries that we operate from.”

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How To Create and Use an EC Markets Demo Account
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Before you start trading with real money on the line, it’s always a good idea to get familiar with your trading software and practice any trading strategies on an EC Markets demo account. A demo account is an account type offered by most brokers that enables traders to make trades entirely with artificial currency, so that there are no real losses (or profit) from trading outcomes. As a result, this is an essential tool that both experienced and new traders use to test new strategies before jumping into the real market.

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Fundamental Analysis

Sep 01, 2026

Why Falling Inflation Does Not Always Mean Lower Interest Rates

Falling inflation does not automatically mean lower interest rates. Learn how core inflation, services, wages and inflation expectations shape central bank decisions.

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Weekly Recap

Aug 31, 2026

Sticky US Inflation Tests Markets Despite Nvidia Strength | Weekly Recap: 24-28 August 2026

Sticky US inflation and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations shaped global markets during the week ending 28 August 2026. Nvidia's strong earnings supported technology stocks, while a stronger dollar and changing interest-rate expectations influenced currencies, bonds and commodities.

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Technical Analysis

Aug 26, 2026

ADX Indicator Explained: Is the Market Trending or Moving Sideways?

Learn how the ADX indicator measures trend strength, how to interpret rising and falling ADX, and how +DI and −DI can help identify market direction.

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Fundamental Analysis

Aug 25, 2026

Why Can a Stock Fall After Good Earnings?

A company reports rising revenue, stronger profits and earnings above analyst forecasts. On the surface, the announcement appears positive. Yet instead of rising, its share price falls sharply. This reaction can seem confusing when the headline figures suggest that the business is performing well.

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Weekly Recap

Aug 24, 2026

Higher Bond Yields and Oil Prices Weigh on Global Markets | Weekly Market Recap: 17-21 August 2026

Global markets turned more cautious as rising government bond yields, renewed tensions surrounding Iran and higher oil prices weighed on risk appetite. US equities finished the week lower, while oil, precious metals and cryptocurrencies recorded strong gains.

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Technical Analysis

Aug 19, 2026

Average True Range: How to Measure Market Volatility

Learn how Average True Range measures market volatility, how ATR is calculated and what rising and falling readings can reveal about the size of recent price movements.

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Fundamental Analysis

Aug 18, 2026

Interest Rate Cuts and Stocks: Why Lower Rates Don’t Always Lift Markets

Interest rate cuts can support stock valuations, but markets do not always rise when rates fall. Discover why economic growth, earnings and financial conditions can matter more than the rate cut itself.

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Weekly Recap

Aug 17, 2026

US Inflation Cools as Geopolitical Risks Rise | Weekly Recap: 10-14 August 2026

Softer US inflation supported markets during the week, but weaker retail sales and renewed geopolitical tensions complicated the outlook for interest rates, oil and global equities.

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