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Educational
Index
What is the S&P 500 and how does it work? A complete trading guide
Analyse how the S&P 500 connects to global markets. Track inverse correlations with gold and the VIX, and discover how US equity risk moves the AUD/USD.
The Editorial Desk
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October 9, 2026
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CFDs
Commodity
Gold vs cryptocurrency: a practical guide for CFD traders
GO Markets
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April 28, 2026
May brings no scheduled FOMC decision, but US payrolls, CPI, PPI, retail sales and PCE could shape expectations for the June meeting. With Brent crude near US$108 and the Strait of Hormuz disruption keeping energy markets volatile, investors are watching whether inflation pressure broadens or growth slows.
Central Banks
Geopolitical events
US market drivers in May: CPI, payrolls and the oil shock
GO Markets
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April 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific market drivers for May 2026, including China activity data, Japan inflation signals and the RBA decision.
Forex
Market insights
What are the market drivers for APAC in May 2026?
GO Markets
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April 28, 2026
May 2026 could bring another volatile stretch for FX markets as traders weigh a hawkish Fed transition, yen intervention risk, RBA pricing and shifting oil expectations. USD/JPY, AUD/USD, EUR/USD and CAD-linked pairs are among the key markets to watch.
Forex
Central Banks
Which FX pairs could move most in May 2026 and why?
GO Markets
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April 26, 2026
why is Brent crude rising now, what does Strait of Hormuz disruption mean for oil prices, how oil shocks affect inflation and interest rates, what to watch in AUD/USD when oil rises, how ExxonMobil reacts to higher Brent prices, is NextEra Energy affected by energy insecurity, why shipping risk matters for crude oil markets
Commodity
Oil, Metals, Soft Commodities
Brent crude and Hormuz risk: Why oil traders are repricing supply risk
GO Markets
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April 23, 2026
AI
US Earnings
US earnings preview: Wall Street wants answers from Meta, Amazon and Apple
We have spent the last three instalments of this series mapping the plumbing of the 2026 economy: the banks that anchor the capital, the utilities that supply the electrons, and the chipmakers building the silicon. As the April reporting season moves into its final act, attention shifts to the front door.
GO Markets
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April 20, 2026