Market Journal
Start trading on POEMS! Open a free account here! At a glance: The Fed kept rate steady at 5.25% and 5.5% Falling non-farm payroll in October fuelled expectations of a rate cut US dollar reached its lowest point in over three months Chinese government favours fiscal stimulus Block Inc (SQ.US) increased its full-year adjusted operating…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
With 2023 ending, amid speculation of a soft landing for the US economy, have you planned your investments for the coming new year? With healthy employment numbers, easing inflation and strong consumer spending, it is no surprise that the Federal Reserve (Fed) expects a soft landing in 2024. This expectation is further supported by the…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
Overview It’s frustrating to be stopped-out of a trade, even for an experienced trader like me. There are numerous occasions where I find myself stopped-out of a trade before I could realise my profits due to inconsistent trade management. As good practice for any trader, I did a comprehensive review of my trading history, and…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
Table summary Corporate Actions Δ in Option Symbol Δ in Contract Multiplier Δ in Strike Price Δ in Deliverables Δ in Expiry Normal Cash Dividend No No No No No Special Cash Dividend Maybe No Maybe Maybe No Liquidation No No No Yes Yes Acquisition No No No Yes Yes Cash and Stock Merger Yes…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
Start trading on POEMS! Open a free account here! The market at a glance: The start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas led to higher oil prices The Federal Reserve (FED) committed to its 2% inflation mandate, holding rates within the range of 5.25% to 5.5% 10-year U.S. Treasury yields reached a 16-year high…Read More

