- carry trades after the fed hike still worth it
A rough way to put numbers on the question, using round figures rather than any broker's actual swaps.
With US rates at 3.75%–4.00% and the Bank of Japan at 1.…
- market sessions page feedback
A few notes on how the page works, which may answer some questions before feedback comes in.
- **Times are shown in UTC,** and the open and close times follow…
- reviewing your trades after an event heavy week
A short review routine that works well after a busy week, in order.
1. **Count the trades.** Compare with your usual weekly number. A big jump often explains m…
- new traders which releases do you put in your calendar
A simple starting method for beginners, before the more experienced replies come in.
1. **Start from your pairs.** If you trade EUR/USD, only euro area and US…
- fuel driven inflation which currencies are you watching
A way to organise the discussion: split currencies by whether their country mainly exports or imports energy.
- **Exporters (CAD, NOK):** higher oil prices can…
- oil above 100 how are cad and nok reacting
An update since the thread started, and a suggestion for checking the relationship yourself.
**Oil:** Brent has stayed above $100 a barrel since early Septembe…
- account verification how long did your brokers checks take
A typical set of documents regulated brokers ask for, so members can tell normal requests from unusual ones.
- **Proof of identity:** a passport, national ID c…
- slippage on news how did your broker fill you
Some background that helps interpret the fills members post.
- **Market and stop orders** fill at the next available price. In a fast market that can be worse…