What Is Lot Size in Forex Trading?
What Is Lot Size in Forex Trading? For those embarking on the journey of online forex trading, mastering the concept of ‘lot size’ is crucial. This fundamental principle is the cornerstone of currency trading, and a thorough understanding can significantly elevate your trading experience. This blog post aims to clarify the notion of a ‘lot’ and shed light on its role in forex trading. In the forex trading landscape, a ‘lot’ refers to a standardized […]
Despite BoE’s Bailey’s Hawkish Stance, Sellers Approach 1.2600 Ahead of Powell’s Speech
Despite BoE’s Bailey’s Hawkish Stance, Sellers Approach 1.2600 Ahead of Powell’s Speech The GBP/USD pair is drawing closer to a 15-day low near the 1.2620 mark as Thursday’s London market opens for trading. Investors are seemingly giving more weight to the impending speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell than to the statements made by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. This preference for Powell’s address may be driven by the relatively healthier economic conditions […]
Bank of Japan’s Chief Defends Monetary Easing Amid Yen’s Decline
Bank of Japan’s Chief Defends Monetary Easing Amid Yen’s Decline Kazuo Ueda, the current head of the Bank of Japan, has publicly supported the institution’s continuous implementation of monetary easing policies, despite the ongoing depreciation of the yen. He justified this by pointing out that, although the headline inflation rate is above the set target of 2%, the core inflation rate remains below this benchmark. Ueda made these comments while attending the ECB Forum on […]
Ahead of Significant Data Releases, US Dollar Continues its Rally
Ahead of Significant Data Releases, US Dollar Continues its Rally The US Dollar (USD) is maintaining its strength against other currencies as it continues to rebound. The US Dollar Index remains near two-week highs around 103.00 after a surge on Wednesday. Today, the European Commission will release June’s business and consumer sentiment data during the European session. Market participants will closely watch inflation figures from Germany, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ final revision of […]