Category: Experts

November 08, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

MiFID II Commodities Position Reporting FAQ

The following article was written by Quinn Perrott, General Manager of  regulatory and compliance solutions provider TRAction Fintech. What is Commodity Position Reporting? With the implementation of MiFID II on 3rd January 2018, limits will apply to the net position a person can hold in commodity derivative contracts. These limits will be set by the…

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OPEC meeting
November 08, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

OPEC has little margin to surprise in November

The following article was written by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst at FCA regulated broker London Capital Group Holdings plc (LON:LCG). Oil prices advanced to the highest levels since mid-2015. The supply tightening from OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and a few non-OPEC producers and an improved demand outlook pushed the price of…

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November 06, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Combining the Best of Inbound and Outbound Marketing

The following article was written by Adinah Brown, content manager at Leverate. Which is better, outbound or inbound marketing? The fact is, there’s no use weighing in on the argument. Each has its pros and cons, and just like most of the popular digital marketing strategies today, a little bit of both is often better than…

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UFX weekly fx market review
November 05, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

UFX.com Weekly Trading Review – Sunday, November 5, 2017

Your Weekly Trading Review by UFX.com – Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Here are some of the major financial events of the past week and how they affected the global financial markets: EUR/USD fell by 0.43%, closing at $1.1608. The GBP/USD rose by 0.14%, closing at a £1.3077 exchange rate. The Dow ended the week on a high…

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wave analysis fx trading
November 05, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Wave Analysis: More Valuable Than Traders Realise

The following article was written by Jens Chrzanowski, Member of  the Management Board of Admiral Markets Group AS. Hello, Many Forex and CFD traders try to apply the Elliott Wave Theory for a short while… but the majority quickly moves on to the next indicator or tool. Why does this happen? Most traders understand the theory…

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November 01, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

BoE hike may not appease hawks’ craving

The following article was written by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst at FCA regulated broker London Capital Group Holdings plc (LON:LCG). The Bank of England (BoE) will meet on Thursday and is expected to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.50%. The move is considered as a rectification after the BoE lowered…

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October 30, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up: The Fake MT4 in China

The following article was written by Adinah Brown, content manager at Leverate. 2016 statistics cited by OECD.org show that worldwide trade in fake goods is worth nearly half a trillion US dollars per annum. This translates into the fact that 2.5% of all global imported products are counterfeit. The countries whose goods are hardest hit are…

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October 30, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Five Best Trading Tips to Keep Your Emotions under Control

The following article was written by Jens Chrzanowski, Member of  the Management Board of Admiral Markets Group AS. Hello, This week, I will write about of one of the biggest enemies of any trader – one’s own emotions. The article is inspired by a piece by Admiral Markets’ analyst and day trader, Nenad Kerkez. If you…

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UFX weekly fx market review
October 29, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

UFX.com Weekly Trading Review – Sunday, October 29, 2017

Your Weekly Trading Review by UFX.com – Sunday, October 29th, 2017 Here are some of the major financial events of the past week and how they affected the global financial markets: EUR/USD fell by 0.37%, closing the week at $1.1608. The GBP/USD dropped by 0.25%, closing the week at a £1.3128 exchange rate. The Dow ended the…

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Japan economy CFI Markets
October 27, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Does Excess Liquidity Pose a Threat to Japan’s Economy?

The following article was written by Reem Aboul Hosn, Research and Market Analyst Officer at CFI Markets Ltd. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recollected two-thirds majority in the lower house of the parliament in Sunday's election, as reported by Reuters, paving the way for more ultra-easy monetary policy. The victory, has sent Tokyo Stock Exchange to…

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