With the US default looking less likely, traders are pulling out of the USD and beginning to look further ahead.

The implications of a US default for global financial markets, including the EUR/USD, are generating attention, particularly considering the US dollar's haven status.

FxScouts launches new sites in Italy and Germany, bringing our regional coverage to 24 countries worldwide.

In early March, eToro – the world's largest social trading broker – announced that they were going to integrate TradingView – traditionally a sophisticated charting platform – directly into its own trading platform.

As expected, today's FOMC meeting resulted in a 25-basis point hike in interest rates. The market´s response was subdued; this hike had been priced in for some time.

Bollinger bands are simple yet valuable indicators that provide Forex traders with dynamic support and resistance levels AND show price momentum. Check out Alison's tutorial and learn what Bollinger bands are and how to use them.

Gold has become increasingly popular and is considered a safe haven in times of market volatility. Alison walks you through what it means to trade gold, what the difference is between trading and investing in gold, and some key points to keep in mind. Remember to never trade beyond your risk appetite and that regardless of your experience level, trading is a high risk investment.

All the major currencies were up against the US dollar following the latest CPI release. But the underlying data may wrongfoot the market in the weeks ahead.

Fears for the US economy continue to grow with job openings falling and a less-than-expected increase in private employment. But the USD has remained resilient.

Chris from the podcast Let's Talk Forex with Alison and Chris shares his latest analysis of the effects of the weak US jobs data ahead of Friday's NFP report.

Chris from the podcast Let's Talk Forex with Alison and Chris shares his latest analysis of the effects of German inflation figures on the EUR/USD

Following the market chaos over the last two weeks, a relative calm has beset the markets. But the outlook for the USD remains uncertain as markets focus on monetary policy divergence in Europe and the US.

Chris from the podcast Let's Talk Forex with Alison and Chris shares his latest analysis of the effects of the Fed's March interest rate hike.

Understanding how to use timeframes correctly is essential for all Forex traders. Which timeframes are best for your trading style? And how do you use multiple timeframe analysis to reduce your risk and make better trading decisions?

The spread determines your trading cost and ultimately also determines your profitability. Understanding spreads is key to trading successfully.

Last week’s spectacular collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), closely followed by Signature Bank, has spooked the markets, raised the spectre of a bank run in the US and opened a Pandora’s Box of pressing questions and concerns.

A pip is the price move in a given exchange rate. Understanding pips is fundamental to calculating your profit and loss, and when to enter and exit a trade. In this video, we cover what a pip is and how pips are used.

Following a 6-month absence, the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading apps are back on the app store for iOS devices.

In this video, we cover how Forex trading works, explain common Forex terminology and talk about the risks associated with trading.

Recent data releases in the US have surprised investors, with US economic growth remaining stubbornly resilient in the face of repeated interest rate increases by the Fed. But what does this mean for the markets in the mid-term?

Forex trading can be a lucrative and rewarding endeavour for those who are up for the challenge, but it also carries with it a certain level of risk. Unfortunately, many beginner traders make mistakes that can lead to significant losses.

Multiple news outlets are reporting today that OvalX (formerly ETX Capital) has sold its customer base to Capital.com, a major UK-based brokerage, and will be closing down.

Operations close, and rumours of layoffs point to an uncertain future.

The report highlights a record number of complaints, continued broker membership growth, and a decline in average compensation.

Predicting the DXY: Winter 22/23 Edition

Since 2011, cTrader has grown to become one of the most popular platforms in the world. It is praised by both beginners and experienced traders alike for its intuitive design. In this video Chris runs through how to use cTrader and shows off all its features.

Demo accounts are key to becoming a successful trader. In this tutorial, we walk you through an MT5 demo account. To learn more about why demo accounts are so important, check out our podcast "Let's Talk Forex with Alison and Chris" on your favorite podcast app.

One of the most respected brokers in the world, Pepperstone wins our global Forex Broker of the Year award for its ongoing commitment to providing traders with low costs and the widest platform choice available.

Each year FxScouts and our sister sites evaluate the world's favourite Forex and CFD brokers.  We have worked with some of these companies for over a decade, and as 2022 comes to a close, we want to award the best of them for their accomplishments this year. Our independent and unbiased review process is the only basis for these awards.

Although the concept of leverage is relatively easy to grasp, it is very often misused. It is essential for beginners to understand how it increases their risk in Forex trading and how to use it responsibly.

If you are considering a career in Forex trading, you cannot ignore the statistics that show 60 - 90% of traders lose money. While this may seem discouraging, the main reason why most traders fail is that they don’t follow the simple rules of risk management.

Positional traders often ignore short-term price movements and prefer to rely on fundamental analysis​​ and long-term trends. They hold positions for months and sometimes even years. In this video we help you figure out if positional trading is the right trading style for you.

Day trading is suitable for forex traders that have enough time throughout the day to analyze, execute and monitor a trade but don't hold their trades overnight. This video covers the five rules of day trading and how you can find a broker to suit your day trading needs. Simply put, all you need to know to seize the day!

On Friday 23rd September 2022, Apple quietly removed MT4 and MT5, two of the world’s most popular trading platforms, from its App Store. While the abrupt takedown has gone mostly unnoticed, it has created a furore in the Forex trading community and has reignited long-held concerns over fundamental security flaws.

Like CFD trading, the history of cryptocurrency is also a turbulent one, albeit a shorter and noisier one. Without going into a potted history of cryptocurrency, it is safe to say that its most famous aspect is price volatility. Which is where CFDs and cryptocurrency enter an unholy union.

In this episode, Alison and Chris talk you through Scalping as a trading strategy. What is it? How does it work? 6 important rules to stick to if you want to scalp successfully, and how to pick the right broker if this is the trading strategy for you.

The GBP crashes as the new UK government scares investors, is this just another example of the USD’s strength causing chaos in currency markets? How long can the Dollar keep on rising and what does the market volatility mean for Forex traders?

We walk you through a scam Forex broker's site and show you some common indicators that this is not a real Forex Broker.

Checking a broker’s regulatory status is a simple process for all the major regulators. It only takes a few minutes and could save you a lot of money and heartache. A closer examination of the main regulators in the world is required, we are also going to discuss how to check if a broker is regulated.