When Trading Was Grueling, Gritty, and “Real” There was a time when trading could have been likened to a contact sport. All trades, equities and commodities, took place between people within a small and tightly packed space: a trading pit.
Volatility Over Potential China “Trade War” Isn’t Over Yet
The news concerning forecasted Fed rate hikes, inflation projections, and a potential trade war with China have shaken up the markets since February of this year. It seems as if the only thing “certain” in this uncertain economic environment is
U.S. Stock Index Momentum is Weakening – Possible Major Plunge Ahead?
The price of all three major U.S. indices are showing increasingly weaker momentum when viewed from their 200-day moving average price. As you may know, moving averages were designed to gauge the strength of price trends over time. Exponential moving
GFF Brokers Launches New Trading Platform – AXESS TRADER
Powerful trading and analysis modules are just the start of a seamless trading experience with Axess. Manage your market data directly from the platform using any device. No calls or emails. Away from your desktop and want to make a change?
A Quick Guide to Technical Trading Patterns
Trading strategies can be boiled down into two primary groups: Fundamental and Technical. Fundamental traders focus their efforts on the underlying factors that may fuel market behavior. Technical traders, on the other hand, focus on one thing and one thing
Tips for Identifying a Trending Market
Markets have a tendency to spend most of their time range-bound, or simply moving sideways. When a major trend does occur in a market, however, they can potentially be very powerful. A major trend can last weeks, months or even
Tips for a Better Trade Setup
Successful traders know that trading can’t simply be about buying or selling and hoping for the best. To have a chance of success, traders must always consider risk management and constantly fine-tune their skills knowing that trade entry and exits
GFF Brokers Reveals Expanded Futures and Forex Trading Offerings, Launches New Website
Glendale, CA – GFF Brokers (Global Futures & Forex, Inc.) has announced that it has expanded its futures and forex trading service offerings on its newly revamped website at https://www.gffbrokers.com. Distinct features include an expanding lineup of trading platform offerings,
The Best Tools to Identify Market Extremes
When it comes to financial markets, there is a vast array of strategies at the trader’s disposal. Some traders look to follow trends, others try to focus their efforts on countertrends. Some trade on a long-term time frame, while others
The Psychology of Futures Trading
Today’s derivatives markets are full of opportunity, as well as risk. Price volatility can cause rapid and significant swings in asset prices, and sometimes longer-term trends develop that can continue for weeks, months or even years. There’s nothing like