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Oct 14, 2026

Why Candle Size Matters: Understanding Candlestick Bodies and Ranges

Oct 14, 2026

US Inflation in Focus as Markets Weigh Fed Rate Outlook

Oct 13, 2026

Pricing Power Explained: What It Reveals About a Company

Oct 13, 2026

The Evolution of Trading Technology: From Trading Floors to the EC Markets App

Market Analysis

Why Candle Size Matters: Understanding Candlestick Bodies and Ranges
Technical Analysis

Why Candle Size Matters: Understanding Candlestick Bodies and Ranges

Oct 14, 2026

Candle size can reveal how prices behaved during a trading period, but the body and full range tell different stories. Learn how to interpret both using practical examples from the US Dollar Index.

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US Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Meets Inflation Pressures | Weekly Recap: 5-9 October 2026

US Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Meets Inflation Pressures | Weekly Recap: 5-9 October 2026

Oct 12, 2026

Williams %R Indicator Explained: How It Measures Price Momentum

Williams %R Indicator Explained: How It Measures Price Momentum

Oct 07, 2026

High Dividend Yield: Why It Is Not Always a Good Sign

High Dividend Yield: Why It Is Not Always a Good Sign

Oct 06, 2026

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Market News

Fed Minutes in Focus as Markets Price Higher Chance of October Pause

Oct 07, 2026

Fed Minutes in Focus as Markets Price Higher Chance of October Pause

Federal Reserve meeting minutes are in focus as markets increasingly expect rates to remain unchanged in October. Softer US jobs data has helped reduce expectations for another immediate rate increase.

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Q3 2026 Market Review: Oil, Inflation and Higher Rates Reshape Global Markets

Oct 07, 2026

Q3 2026 Market Review: Oil, Inflation and Higher Rates Reshape Global Markets

Global markets faced a changing backdrop in Q3 2026 as oil prices surged, inflation pressures returned and bond yields moved higher. Explore the quarter's performance across equities, sectors, fixed income, commodities and currencies.

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Oil Falls Below $100 as Supply Fears Ease and Markets Reassess Inflation Risk

Sep 23, 2026

Oil Falls Below $100 as Supply Fears Ease and Markets Reassess Inflation Risk

Brent crude has fallen below $100 a barrel as improving Gulf supply prospects and hopes for US-Iran diplomacy ease some supply concerns. Markets are now assessing what lower oil prices could mean for inflation, interest rates and the wider market outlook.

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Markets Brace for Fed Rate Decision as UK Inflation Adds to Rate Concerns

Sep 16, 2026

Markets Brace for Fed Rate Decision as UK Inflation Adds to Rate Concerns

Markets are bracing for the Federal Reserve's September rate decision as a 25-basis-point increase becomes heavily priced. Rising UK inflation, oil above $100 and US Treasury yields above 5% are adding to the focus on global interest rates.

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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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Educational

The Evolution of Trading Technology: From Trading Floors to the EC Markets App

Oct 13, 2026

The Evolution of Trading Technology: From Trading Floors to the EC Markets App

From ticker tapes and desktop terminals to mobile trading and AI-powered market intelligence, discover how trading technology has evolved and how the EC Markets App is adapting to the needs of today's traders.

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Beyond the Rulebook: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance

Oct 09, 2026

Beyond the Rulebook: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance
What Maresca's Patience Can Teach Traders About Timing

Oct 09, 2026

What Maresca's Patience Can Teach Traders About Timing
Sector Rotation Explained: How Market Leadership Changes

Oct 08, 2026

Sector Rotation Explained: How Market Leadership Changes
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): How DCF Valuation Works

Oct 01, 2026

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): How DCF Valuation Works
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Company News

EC Markets Named Forex Broker of the Year at Money Expo Argentina 2026

Oct 05, 2026

EC Markets Named Forex Broker of the Year at Money Expo Argentina 2026

We were named Forex Broker of the Year at Money Expo Argentina 2026. From live sessions to conversations at Booth #15, take a look back at two packed days in Buenos Aires.

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EC Markets at Money Expo Argentina 2026 | Booth #15

Sep 25, 2026

EC Markets at Money Expo Argentina 2026 | Booth #15
EC Markets Celebrates Double Recognition at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

Sep 23, 2026

EC Markets Celebrates Double Recognition at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
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EC Markets Joins Beach Clean-Up in Limassol For World Maritime Day
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EC Markets Joins Beach Clean-Up in Limassol For World Maritime Day

Oct 05, 2026

EC Markets joined 100+ volunteers at a CYMEPA beach clean-up in Limassol for World Maritime Day, helping protect Cyprus's coastline.

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EC Markets Donates $7,500 to Seychelles Pet Haven Society
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EC Markets Donates $7,500 to Seychelles Pet Haven Society

Jul 03, 2026

EC Markets Joins Right to Hope Charity Gala in Limassol as Platinum Sponsor
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EC Markets Joins Right to Hope Charity Gala in Limassol as Platinum Sponsor

Jun 04, 2026

EC Markets CSR Day with Limassol Reds & William’s Dog Shelter
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EC Markets CSR Day with Limassol Reds & William’s Dog Shelter

Feb 26, 2026

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General

How To Create and Use an EC Markets Demo Account
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How To Create and Use an EC Markets Demo Account

Sep 03, 2026

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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The trader’s playbook: How Liverpool FC’s strategy can boost your market success
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The trader’s playbook: How Liverpool FC’s strategy can boost your market success

Sep 03, 2025

Risk Management and the Trader’s Dilemma: Addressing the Central Questions of Capital Preservation 
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Risk Management and the Trader’s Dilemma: Addressing the Central Questions of Capital Preservation 

Aug 20, 2025

Mastering the Foundations: A Comprehensive Guide to Technical Analysis Theories 
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Mastering the Foundations: A Comprehensive Guide to Technical Analysis Theories 

Aug 11, 2025

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Latest News

Weekly Recap

Oct 05, 2026

US Jobs Slow as Inflation Persists and Bond Yields Surge | Weekly Recap: 28 September-2 October 2026 

US employment slowed during the week ending 2 October 2026, reducing expectations for another Fed rate increase as inflation remained elevated. Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs, the US dollar strengthened and gold declined.

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Technical Analysis

Sep 30, 2026

Rate of Change (ROC) Explained: How the Indicator Measures Momentum

The Rate of Change indicator measures the percentage change in price over a selected period. Learn how ROC is calculated, how to interpret positive and negative readings and how it can provide context about market momentum.

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Fundamental Analysis

Sep 29, 2026

Share Buybacks and EPS: How Fewer Shares Can Increase Earnings Per Share

Share buybacks can increase earnings per share even when company profit remains unchanged. Learn how a lower share count affects EPS, why net income and EPS can move differently and what investors may examine when assessing buybacks.

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Weekly Recap

Sep 28, 2026

AI Optimism Lifts Markets as Strong US Data Pushes Yields Higher | Weekly Market Recap: 21-25 September 2026

AI optimism supported US equities during the week ending 25 September 2026 as resilient economic data pushed Treasury yields higher. The US dollar strengthened, while gold and oil prices declined as markets assessed the outlook for further interest-rate increases.

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Educational

Sep 24, 2026

Multi-Timeframe Analysis Explained: How to Analyse Multiple Timeframes

Multi-timeframe analysis involves examining the same market across different chart timeframes. Learn how longer and shorter timeframes can provide different perspectives on market trends, price movements and technical analysis.

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Market Analysis

Sep 23, 2026

VWAP Explained: What It Is and How It Works

VWAP combines price and trading volume to calculate a session's volume weighted average price. Learn how VWAP works, why it resets and what price above or below the indicator can show about intraday market activity.

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Fundamental Analysis

Sep 22, 2026

Why Revenue Growth Does Not Always Lead to Higher Profits

Higher revenue does not always mean higher profits. Learn how rising costs, profit margins, business mix, operating leverage and cash flow can affect the relationship between sales growth and profitability.

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Weekly Recap

Sep 21, 2026

Fed Hikes as Global Central Banks Confront Persistent Inflation | Weekly Recap: 14-18 September 2026

The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan raised interest rates as persistent inflation kept global monetary policy firmly in focus during the week ending 18 September 2026. The US dollar strengthened, technology stocks outperformed and oil recorded its first weekly decline in three weeks.

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