Market Analysis

Energy and Earnings Fuel Global Rally | Weekly Recap: 20-24 October 2025
Weekly Recap

The week was dominated by political uncertainty and mixed data across economies. In the US, a partial government shutdown dragged on into its third week, delaying many economic releases. Lawmakers hinted at possible resolution, but no breakthrough emerged before the weekend.

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Market News

Q3 2025 – Global Market Update & Outlook

Oct 06, 2025

Q3 2025 – Global Market Update & Outlook

In Q3 markets pivoted sharply on policy divergence. The Fed signalled an imminent easing cycle, while many governments moved toward fiscal restraint. Growth and employment weakened enough in the US to prompt a late-September rate cut, even as fiscal policy pulled back.

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Powell Opens Rate-Cut Cycle, Citing Softening Labour Market

Sep 18, 2025

Powell Opens Rate-Cut Cycle, Citing Softening Labour Market

Traders on the floor of the NYSE notice on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a 0.25% cut in the Fed’s key interest rate. It was the Fed’s first rate cut since last December, lowering the federal funds rate to 4.00-4.25%.

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Gold Smashes Through $3,500 – Here’s What’s Really Going On

Sep 03, 2025

Gold Smashes Through $3,500 – Here’s What’s Really Going On

Gold has had plenty of big moments over the years, but crossing the $3,500 mark this week feels different. On 2 September, prices briefly touched $3,530 an ounce, making headlines everywhere. That’s a 34% jump since January. For something that usually moves at a snail’s pace, this is more like a sprint. So, what’s pushing it higher?

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Buffett’s Big Moves and Amazon’s Rally: What They Mean for the Market

Aug 15, 2025

Buffett’s Big Moves and Amazon’s Rally: What They Mean for the Market

Investors are buzzing about two things right now: Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio shake-up and Amazon’s stock soaring back toward all-time highs. Both are helping shape the mood in the US and giving investors something to feel excited about.

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Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Stays Cautious on Future Cuts

Jul 31, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Stays Cautious on Future Cuts

No surprise moves, but no green light for rate cuts yet either At its July 2930 meeting, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%. That’s the same level it’s held since earlier this year, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell made it clear they’re not rushing into any rate cuts just yet.

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Educational

Complete Comparison of Demo Trading Apps | 5 Best Choices for Beginners

Oct 27, 2025

Complete Comparison of Demo Trading Apps | 5 Best Choices for Beginners

“I’m interested in FX, but I’m scared to use real money right away...” This is where demo trading apps come in handy — they let beginners learn trading with zero risk. A demo trade is a practice tool that allows you to experience real market movements using virtual funds. It’s perfect for beginners and an essential step for anyone touching FX for the first time.

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Company News

EC Markets to Inspire Innovation as Official Speaker Hall Sponsor at iFX Expo Asia 2025

Oct 22, 2025

EC Markets to Inspire Innovation as Official Speaker Hall Sponsor at iFX Expo Asia 2025

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the Speaker Hall at iFX Expo Asia 2025, one of the most influential financial events in the region, hosted this year in Hong Kong.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Limassol’s Old Port Christmas Village – Sponsored by EC Markets
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This holiday season, Limassol’s Old Port transforms into a festive haven where magic and joy come alive. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM, the Christmas Village opens its arms to families, friends, and festive revelers for a day filled with wonder and cheer. From bustling markets to enchanting activities, there’s something to warm every heart and light up the holiday season.

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General

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

Every football fan knows the excitement before a big match, where the countdown begins and every detail matters. For the football pros, it’s about training, strategy and focus. The Liverpool FC team doesn’t just show up on game day, instead, they prepare, they analyze, and they rehearse every move to maximize their chances of victory.

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Educational

Oct 17, 2025

How to Choose an FX Account and Trading Environment

FX (Foreign Exchange Margin Trading) is becoming increasingly popular as an investment option. In addition to being easily accessible via smartphone or computer, its appeal lies in the potential to aim for significant returns even with small amounts of capital.

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Educational

Oct 16, 2025

What Is Leverage in Trading and How Much Is Too Much?

Leverage in trading can feel like a secret superpower, letting you do more with less. But what exactly is leverage? It simply means borrowing funds from your broker to better your trading position beyond what your own cash could fund. Leverage is powerful because it magnifies both gains and losses, so it’s vital for traders to use it wisely.

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Technical Analysis

Oct 15, 2025

Bitcoin Blasts Past $125K: Can Bulls Keep Control?

Bitcoin’s done it again – shot past the $125,000 mark and shook the market. In just a few days, it’s jumped roughly 14%, sending volatility right back to the levels we haven’t seen in months. The mood’s flipped fast – from cautious to full-on excited – with everyone pointing fingers at ETF inflows, safe-haven demand, and a wave of institutional buying.

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Educational

Oct 15, 2025

FX Spread Comparison|Key Points to Avoid When Choosing a Broker

When starting FX (foreign exchange margin trading), the first thing to pay attention to is the spread. Although the spread may seem like a small difference, it has a major impact on profit and loss as the number of trades increases. This is especially important for short-term traders such as scalpers and day traders. 

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Fundamental Analysis

Oct 14, 2025

From Tightening to Easing: What Happens to Global Equities After the First Cut?

After two years of rapid interest rate hikes, central banks are finally shifting gears. In 2025, ECB has already slashed its benchmark rate from nearly 4% down to about 2%. The US Fed is also stepping off the brake, delivering its first 0.25% rate cut from a much higher peak and indicating more to come by the end of the year. Not to forget, even BoE has begun trimming rates.

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Educational

Oct 13, 2025

Basics of Reading and Analyzing FX Charts

In FX trading, the ability to “read charts” is one of the essential skills for making profits. By visually understanding price movements, traders can grasp market trends and make more rational trading decisions. This article explains the basics of how to read charts and introduces representative analysis methods and chart patterns that even beginners can easily understand.

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Weekly Recap

Oct 13, 2025

Fed Signals Easing as Trade Tensions Return | Weekly Recap: 6-10 Oct 2025

Markets entered October balancing two competing forces – a Federal Reserve that sounded increasingly open to further easing, and a sudden revival of trade tensions between the world’s largest economies.

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Educational

Oct 10, 2025

How to Master Forex Trading Hours | What Are the Best Times to Trade?

Forex (FX) trading offers a major advantage: it’s open 24 hours a day. However, just because you can trade anytime doesn’t mean every hour is equally profitable. Understanding when the market is most active—and when to avoid trading—can help you make smarter, more efficient trades.

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