Understanding Pips and Pip Value Calculation in Forex Trading
Understanding Pips and Pip Value Calculation in Forex Trading In the forex market, currency pairs are quoted with decimal points to reflect the precise exchange rate between two currencies. This system allows traders to track even the smallest price movements in the market. What is a Pip in Forex Trading? A pip, short for “percentage in point,” is a standard unit that measures the change in value between two currencies. For most currency pairs, a […]
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading near $76.85 on Thursday, continuing its upward momentum as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. Concerns are growing that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure, escalating fears of supply disruptions. The surge in oil prices follows speculation that Israel may target Iran’s oil industry in retaliation for a […]
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline on Tuesday, pressured by comments from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. During a press conference, China’s state planner acknowledged that the country’s economy is facing increasingly complex internal and external challenges. The lack of additional major stimulus from Chinese officials disappointed traders. Furthermore, the broader risk-off sentiment, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in […]
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release The EUR/USD pair continues its upward movement, reaching around 1.0985 on Tuesday during early European trading. The pair is benefiting from a slight weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, the potential for further gains may be limited, as traders anticipate a smaller interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in November. On Monday, François Villeroy de Galhau, the French Central Bank Chief, […]