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Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar The Forex day is split into four trading sessions, and each one has its own personality — its own pace, its own busiest pairs, and its own quirks. Once you understand the character of each session, you can choose the hours that suit your style and the […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar Ask experienced traders what took them the longest to master, and few will say chart patterns or indicators. Most will say themselves. Trading psychology — the ability to stay calm, disciplined, and rational under pressure — is what separates those who last from those who burn out. […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar Individual currency pairs show you movement, but they rarely show you the why. That is the job of market gauges. The dollar, euro, pound, and yen indices — along with the VIX “fear gauge” — reveal the bigger forces at work beneath the surface. Here is why […]
Lot Size Calculator CalendaFX · Position Sizing Account Balance $ Risk per Trade % Stop-Loss pips Pip Value (per standard lot) $ You are risking $200.00 Position Size 1.00 lots That is 100,000 units · 10.0 mini · 100 micro Example tool for education only. Pip value varies by currency pair — check the value […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar One of the most important skills in trading has nothing to do with predicting the market. It is knowing how big your trade should be — your lot size. Get this right and you control your risk on every trade, whatever the size of your account. Here […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar At first glance, the currency of a quiet Nordic country seems an odd thing to link with oil prices and global conflict. But the Norwegian Krone is one of the clearest examples of an “oil currency,” and understanding why teaches you a lot about how the wider […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar If you have ever changed money before a holiday abroad, you have already taken part in the foreign exchange market — the biggest financial market in the world. This simple guide explains what Forex trading actually is, in plain English, with no jargon. What “Forex” means Forex […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar Once a month, on the first Friday, the Forex market holds its breath for one number. It is called Non-Farm Payrolls, or NFP, and it is the most watched economic release in the world. Here is a simple explanation of what it is and why it causes […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar When you first look at Forex, you meet three words straight away: pips, lots, and leverage. They sound technical, but each one is simple once explained plainly. Here is what they mean and why they matter. What is a pip? A pip is the smallest standard move […]
Published by CalendaFX — Trade the Economic Calendar You feel inflation every time your weekly shop costs more than it used to. In the trading world, the main way inflation is measured is called CPI — and it is one of the most powerful market-moving releases on the calendar. Here is a simple explanation. What […]