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May 13, 2026

Trump-Xi Summit Eyed With Geopolitics & Trade In Focus

President Trump is on his way to Beijing for a keenly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi, the first meeting between the two since October 2025. Even if the summit is just a 2-day affair, the agenda is a packed one, with plenty of topics for the two to discuss, and there likely also being plenty for market participants to get their teeth into.

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May 12, 2026

April 2026 US CPI: The Energy Shock Continues

April’s US CPI report pointed to further inflationary pressures making themselves known, as the impact of conflict in the Middle East, and subsequent surge in energy prices, continue to make themselves felt. The near-term policy implications of the data, though, are likely relatively limited.

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May 11, 2026

Gold Outlook: All Eyes on CPI as Geopolitics Stall

Gold remains rangebound as markets await key U.S. CPI and retail sales data for direction. This weekly analysis explores XAUUSD technical levels, inflation outlook, Fed policy expectations, and the impact of stalled U.S.-Iran geopolitical talks on gold’s next move.

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May 08, 2026

April 2026 US Employment Report: Solid Payrolls Print Keeps Fed In ‘Wait & See’ Mode

Headline nonfarm payrolls again topped expectations in April, though the Household Survey was somewhat softer. Regardless, the Fed will remain in ‘wait and see’ mode for the time being, with the inflation side of the mandate continuing to take priority.

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May 07, 2026

Equity Rally Rolls On With Pain Trade Remaining Higher

Risk appetite has roared back as signs of a potential US-Iran agreement spark another leg higher for equities, though the ‘pain trade’ remains higher for now.

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May 06, 2026

JPY Surges Again Amid Further Intervention Speculation

Another sudden round of JPY strength has sparked speculation that the MoF have intervened in the market yet again, though despite these efforts to prop up the currency continuing, they remain unlikely to change the longer-run trend, absent a change in the fundamental backdrop.

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May 04, 2026

Preview For The April 2026 US Jobs Report

This Friday brings our latest update on the state of the US labour market, which has remained mired in a ‘no fire, no hire’ dynamic for some time now. While the figures are unlikely to materially impact the near-term Fed policy outlook, which hinges largely on geopolitical events, the report will nonetheless warrant close attention, especially if any signs of economic uncertainty denting labour demand begin to emerge.

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May 04, 2026

Gold Outlook: Geopolitical Tailwinds Fading, Nonfarm Payrolls Could Be the Deciding Factor

Gold remains rangebound and tilted to the downside, as geopolitical tailwinds gradually lose their potency and interest rate headwinds persist. This week, markets will closely watch the U.S. ISM Services PMI and the nonfarm payrolls report — both could prove pivotal in determining gold's next directional move.

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May 03, 2026

Trading the Week Ahead: Key Risks, Data and Market Levels to Watch

A detailed trading outlook for the week ahead, covering FX, equities, crude oil, central bank decisions, key data releases and technical levels shaping global markets.

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May 01, 2026

JPY Jumps As ‘Yentervention’ Returns

The JPY has surged over the last couple of sessions as the MoF appear to have finally stepped in to prop up the currency, tilting the risk-reward drastically against JPY bears in the short-term, albeit while being unlikely to change the longer-run trend.

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Feb 17, 2026

Best upcoming IPOs to watch in 2026

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Jan 27, 2026

How to trade gold

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Aug 13, 2025

How to trade natural gas

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Aug 12, 2025

Opening and closing prices of share CFDs explained

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Jul 21, 2025

What are Expert Advisors (EAs) in forex trading?

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Jul 18, 2025

How to trade China

Uncover how to trade China's fast-growing markets, diversify your strategy, and tap into the world’s second-largest economy.

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Jun 17, 2025

How to spread bet on forex: a comprehensive guide

Learn the essentials of spread betting on forex with key concepts, risk management guidelines, and effective strategies.

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Jun 17, 2025

Different types of margin forex traders: Which one are you?

Traders employ various strategies based on their financial goals, risk tolerance, time commitment, and personality.

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Jun 16, 2025

How to trade the Dow Jones index

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