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The Swing Overview – Week 24 2022

17-06-2022

We've had a week in which the world's major stock indices took a bloodbath in response to rising inflation, which is advancing faster than expected. Central banks have played a major part in this drama. As expected, the US, the UK and, surprisingly, Switzerland . . .

Positions of large speculators according to the COT report as at 5/7/2022

17-06-2022

Total net speculator positions on the USD index fell by 3,978 contracts last week to 39,251 contracts. Total net speculator positions on the USD index fell for the second week in a row, falling below 40 000 contracts. Overall, the USD index has been in bullish sentiment . . .

The Swing Overview – Week 23 2022

17-06-2022

Major global stock indices broke through their support levels after several days of range movement in response to the tightening economy, the ongoing war in Ukraine, slowing economic growth and high inflation. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its interest rate by 0.50%. . . .

The movie that changed futures trading once and for all

14-06-2022

There is more than dozen of films about financial markets. However, there is only one that had such an impact that it led to a legislative change in the commodity futures market. Which movie are we talking about and what changes it introduce in regards to commodity trading? . . .

Hedging as an effective form of protection from loss

09-06-2022

On the markets, it is used by both professional traders and big players such as banks, investment funds, and others. No wonder, because if you master hedging, it can help you to significantly reduce potential losses and keep you profitable. In this article, we'll show . . .

The Swing Overview - Week 22 2022

07-06-2022

Equity indices continued to rise for a second week despite rising inflation and sanctions against Russia. Economic data indicate optimistic consumer expectations and the easing of the Covid-19 measures in China also brought some relief to the markets. The Bank of Canada . . .

We are expanding our futures offer. You can now trade SP500 index and orange juice

06-06-2022

At Purple Trading, we are expanding our offer of CFD futures symbols by 2 more. The first one is the notorious S&P 500 index, followed by the futures contract for frozen orange juice concentrate.

Now with Purple Trading: VIX volatility index as a tradable CFD futures symbol

06-06-2022

The volatility or market uncertainty index (VIX) is an invaluable tool used by many when analyzing markets. However, its trading also holds great potential. That's why we have decided to include it alongside our CFD futures symbols. Read this article and find out how . . .

Why do we voluntarily disclose our clients' loss ratios?

03-06-2022

Why rather click on an ad from a brokerage firm that states that 70% of their clients' accounts are loss-making than an ad from a broker that does not disclose this statistic at all? Come with us to delve into the ins and outs of broker licensing and learn what . . .

The Swing Overview – Week 20 2022

02-06-2022

The markets remain volatile and fragile, as shown by the VIX fear index, which has again surpassed the level 30 points. However, equity indices are at interesting supports and there could be some short-term recovery. The euro has bounced off its support in anticipation of . . .

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