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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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Basics of Risk Management and Margin

Oct 29, 2025

Basics of Risk Management and Margin

FX (Foreign Exchange Margin Trading) is an attractive method of trading that allows you to move large amounts of money with relatively small capital through “leverage.” However, this also means that the potential losses can be significant.

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Company News

EC Markets Wins “Best Trading Conditions” Award at UF Awards Asia 2025

Oct 29, 2025

EC Markets Wins “Best Trading Conditions” Award at UF Awards Asia 2025

We’re proud to share that EC Markets has been awarded “Best Trading Conditions” at the UF Awards Asia 2025, held during iFX Expo Asia, one of the region’s most influential financial events.

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

Oct 21, 2025

Oil, Inflation, and the Dollar: Can Energy Stay a Hedge in 2025?

The oil price surge during early 2025 has made energy costs a primary factor behind inflation growth. The ongoing high US household inflation expectations have led investors to use oil as their inflation protection strategy. The oil market now leads the way in determining inflation rates and dollar value and market sentiment.

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Educational

Oct 20, 2025

FX Account Opening Guide | Comparing the Pros and Cons of Domestic and Overseas Brokers

As of 2025, FX accounts available to individual investors are broadly divided into “domestic” and “overseas.” The choice between the two significantly affects leverage limits, tax rates, and fund protection mechanisms — making your initial decision a key factor in future performance. This guide explores both options in depth, offering concrete insights to help you find the ideal trading environment.

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Weekly Recap

Oct 20, 2025

Banks Slip as Gold and Bonds Rally | Weekly Recap: 13-17 Oct 2025

US markets opened the week in limbo as the government shutdown entered its third week, freezing major data releases. Fed officials stepped into the void, reinforcing a gradual easing bias. Core inflation remains sticky: US core PCE inflation ran about 2.9% year-on-year in August. With the shutdown delaying US CPI (now shifted to late October) markets clung to Fed signals.

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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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Company News

Oct 16, 2025

Introducing Omar Qumuq, our new Managing Director for MENA

We are delighted to welcome Omar Qumuq as our new Managing Director for the Middle East, based in our Dubai office. Omar joins us at a pivotal moment as we focus on expanding our presence in the region. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the financial services and trading sectors, shaped by both regional knowledge and a global perspective. Before joining us, he held senior roles at Doo Group, STARTRADER, and MultiBank in the UAE.

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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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