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Jul 08, 2026

Price gaps are among the most recognisable patterns in technical analysis. Whether they follow company earnings, major economic data or unexpected geopolitical events, gaps can provide valuable clues about changing market sentiment and the strength of emerging trends. Understanding why gaps form, and what they may be signalling, can help traders interpret price action with greater confidence.

Jul 07, 2026

Many investors are naturally drawn to companies with low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. The logic appears straightforward: if a stock trades at a lower valuation than its peers, it must represent a bargain. After all, one of the core principles of value investing is buying quality businesses at attractive prices. However, not every cheap stock is genuinely undervalued. Some companies trade at low valuations because their businesses are deteriorating, their industries are undergoing structural change, or investors expect weaker earnings in the future. In these cases, what appears to be an attractive opportunity can become a costly mistake.

Jul 06, 2026

Markets entered July with investor sentiment improving as signs of easing inflation and a cooling labour market reduced concerns that central banks would need to tighten policy further. The shift supported broader participation across global markets, with leadership extending beyond the technology sector for one of the first times in recent months.

Jul 03, 2026

The second quarter of 2026 marked a turning point for global markets as easing inflation, resilient corporate earnings and renewed optimism around artificial intelligence supported risk assets. Explore how equities, bonds, commodities and currencies performed, the key themes that shaped the quarter, and what investors should watch next.

Jul 01, 2026

Bitcoin is often described as "digital gold", but the two assets frequently behave very differently. Gold has historically been viewed as a defensive asset during periods of economic uncertainty, while Bitcoin has developed a reputation as a higher-risk investment that can deliver significant gains but also experience substantial volatility. Comparing the relative performance of Bitcoin and gold can therefore provide valuable insight into investor sentiment. It helps traders assess whether markets are favouring growth-oriented assets or seeking the relative safety of traditional stores of value.

Jun 30, 2026

Some of the world's most successful companies have not necessarily been the fastest-growing. Instead, they have steadily created value year after year by consistently reinvesting their profits into opportunities that generate attractive returns. Professional investors often refer to these businesses as compounders. Rather than relying on short bursts of rapid expansion, compounders build shareholder value gradually through disciplined capital allocation, strong cash generation and the ability to reinvest at high rates of return over long periods.

Jun 30, 2026

Every trading day brings new headlines, economic releases, shifts in sentiment and market-moving events. The challenge isn't accessing information, it's knowing what matters. That's why we've launched EC Insights[1] , a new market intelligence ecosystem designed to help traders better understand what's driving the markets through AI-supported trade ideas, sentiment analysis, economic events and daily market updates, all within one connected experience. Powered by Acuity Trading, an FCA-regulated fintech specialising in AI-driven market intelligence, it combines advanced analytics with original market content from the EC Markets team, helping traders understand the markets with greater clarity.

Jun 29, 2026

Markets ended the final full week of June balancing two competing forces. Stronger-than-expected US economic data reinforced expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer, while a sharp decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns and encouraged investors to rotate into more defensive areas of the market. Although economic growth remained resilient, falling bond yields and weaker energy prices helped improve sentiment later in the week. However, investors continued reducing exposure to high-valuation technology stocks in favour of sectors offering more stable earnings and lower sensitivity to economic uncertainty.