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Understand what moves the market
Weekly outlooks, explainers and trading tips on the news that moves currencies and gold.
Why gold reacts to interest-rate news
Gold pays no interest, so changes in rates and the dollar can shift demand quickly. Here’s how the link works — and why it doesn’t always…
How to Build a Simple Trading Plan (Free Template)
A trading plan helps you trade consistently and manage risk. Learn the 7 parts of a simple trading plan and copy our free one-page template.
5 Chart Patterns Every Gold Trader Should Know
Learn five of the most widely used chart patterns in gold trading — head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms, triangles, flags and support/resistance flips.
RKX vs Equiti: Which Broker Suits You?
RKX or Equiti? We compare accounts, spreads, platforms, minimum deposits, leverage and availability side by side to help you choose.
Equiti Review: Accounts, Platforms and Who It Suits
Our Equiti review covers account types, spreads, MT4, MT5 and TradingView, minimum deposits, leverage and which Equiti company you’ll sign up with.
RKX Review: Accounts, Platforms and Who It Suits
Our RKX review covers account types, spreads, platforms (MT4 & MT5), deposits, leverage and which RKX company you’ll sign up with — so you can decide…
Lot Sizes Explained: Micro, Mini and Standard Lots
What’s the difference between a micro, mini and standard lot? Learn forex and gold lot sizes, what each pip is worth, and how to choose the…
How to Open a Demo Trading Account (and Use It Properly)
A demo account lets you practise forex and gold trading with virtual money. Learn how to open one in minutes and how to use it to…
How to Install MT5 on Your Phone and PC (Step by Step)
A simple step-by-step guide to installing MetaTrader 5 on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, logging in to your broker account and setting up your first chart.
Forex Leverage Explained Simply
What does 1:30 or 1:500 leverage really mean? Learn how leverage and margin work in forex and gold trading, with simple examples and how to use…
Best Times to Trade Gold (Trading Sessions Explained)
Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day, but some hours are far busier than others. Find out the best times to trade XAU/USD, session times in…
What Is a Pip in Forex? (With Examples)
A pip is the standard unit of price movement in forex. Learn what a pip is, how to calculate pip value for EUR/USD, USD/JPY and gold,…