Guides
Plain-English guides to how markets work: what moves prices, how to read the news, and the terms every trader should know.
What is the dollar index (DXY)? The six-currency basket, its weights, what moves it and why it hit a 19-month high near 103.4.
What is an IPO? A plain-English guide to how a company goes public, how IPO shares are priced and allocated, and the risks, using Anthropic and Stripe.
What is a pip in forex? How to count pips on EUR/USD, USD/JPY and USD/ZAR, and what a pip is worth on standard, mini and micro lots.