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Educational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team

Education is vital to the success of a trader's career. IronFX aims to provide traders with a meaningful and informative content through a continuously updated library of resources for our clients to access from their desktop or on the go through their mobile devices. Our trading podcasts, reflects our commitment to providing traders with meaningful and informative content based on diversity and practical purpose, encompassing up-to-date information needed for online investing and updates on economic events across the globe.Disclaimer: The information in these podcasts should not be considered as an investment advice or investment recommendation but instead as educational material only. This material is just the personal opinion of the author(s) and client’s investment objective and risks tolerance have not been considered. IronFX is not responsible for any loss arising from any information herein contained.

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European stocks are at odds with the economy:- European indices such as the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and FTSE 100 are trading at or close to all-time highs - However, the economies of many European countries, especially Germany, France and the United Kingdom, are all struggling - Why is there a disconnect between the European indices and their respective economies? - Will this divergence grow wider or will there be some sort of mean reversion?

1/15/25 • 04:50

Preparing for 2025:- Recap of 2024 (FX/Commodities/Indices) - Key drivers & risks for financial markets - Donald Trump's inauguration - Trump Trades 2.0

1/15/25 • 05:19

Top 10 Common Trading Mistakes:- New traders will make mistakes as they commence their journey into financial markets - What is the common pitfall that they encounter? - How can these mistakes be avoided?

1/15/25 • 05:09

What Are Pips in Forex Trading?:- Understanding pips- How to calculate pips in forex trading- Example of calculating pips in forex trading 

1/15/25 • 03:55

- China's growth falls short of targets- Impact on global trade- Government response and policy measures- Long-term outlook for the Chinese economy- Potential trading opportunities

12/18/24 • 05:11

- Universal tariff implementation of 10-20% on all imports and 60% on Chinese goods- Impact on industrial production and global supply chains- Market sector rotation between domestic-facing vs export-oriented companies- Effects on inflation and consumer prices- Potential trading opportunities

12/18/24 • 05:03

- The Rise of Institutional Investment- Impact on Market Dynamics- The role of ETFs and other investment vehicles- Institutional adoption and mainstream acceptance- Potential trading opportunities

12/18/24 • 05:23

- Record-Breaking Bitcoin Surge- Trump's strategic bitcoinr eserve plan- Institutional adoption milestones- Market implications and future outlook

12/18/24 • 05:06

Is inflation rearing its ugly head once more? - Inflation has re-accelerated in developed economies such as the U.S., Canada and the U.K. - How would the recent reversal in lower prices impact future monetary policy action from the respective central banks? - What would be the impact on financial markets and which asset classes are likely to experience higher volatility?

11/27/24 • 04:38

- What is the Martingale strategy and who developed it? - How does this strategy work? - Pros and Cons of implementing this strategy - Examples in trading

11/27/24 • 05:06

- What is risk-management and why is it important? - What are the key elements to take note of and how can they be implemented seamlessly? - What are the popular risk-management strategies used by retail traders?

11/27/24 • 05:00

- Republican nominee Donald Trump won the recent U.S. presidential elections with a large majority while the Republicans took control of the House from the Democrats and kept control of the Senate.- What are the Trump trades and which sectors are the primary beneficiaries?- What can we expect from these themes in 2025?

11/27/24 • 04:21

- What are Contract-for-Difference (CFDs)?- What asset classes can be traded using CFDs?- Why do traders use CFDs?- What are the main benefits of trading CFDs and what are the drawbacks?

10/30/24 • 04:59

- Key issues and candidates in the upcoming U.S. elections.- Economic Policies and Impacts- Trading Opportunities- Potential election outcomes and their impact on the U.S. dollar and global currencies

10/30/24 • 04:44

What to look for in copy trading?:- What is copy trading?- What are the main benefits of copy trading?- Are there any drawbacks?- What are the popular strategies involved in copy trading?

10/30/24 • 04:46

- Exploring the interplay between different commodity markets- Identifying key commodity correlations and their implications for traders- Strategies for diversifying commodity portfolios based on correlations- Using commodity correlations to hedge risk and enhance returns- Case studies: Successful cross-commodity trading strategies

10/30/24 • 04:38

- What is OPEC and how did this organisation come to formation?- Who are the founding members and who are the current key members?- How can OPEC's actions influence the price of crude oil?- What are the key impacts in history that were influenced by OPEC?- What can we expect from OPEC from now till year-end?

9/13/24 • 03:35

- What is the Elliot Wave principle and who developed it?- What is the foundation of the Elliot Wave principle?- What are the key wave rules and guidelines that traders should adhere to?- What are the limitations of this form of technical analysis?

9/13/24 • 03:49

- What is the basic premise of futures trading?- How is it different from trading other types of financial instruments?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of trading futures?- Which are the most popular futures products?

9/13/24 • 03:44

- How was this term coined and which are the stocks that make up the Mag-7?- Why is so much importance placed on these stocks?- How much of an impact do they have on the major U.S. indices and on the ETFs such as the SPY and the QQQ?

9/13/24 • 03:18

- Understanding Leverage and Margin: How they work and why they are crucial. - Leverage Strategies: Best practices for using leverage without overextending. - Margin Calls and How to Avoid Them: Understanding and managing the risks. - Real Trader Stories: Lessons learned from leverage and margin calls.

8/7/24 • 04:09

- Understanding Carry Trades: The mechanics behind currency carry trading. - Risk and Reward in Carry Trading: Evaluating the risks and potential returns. - Historical Perspectives on Carry Trades: How past financial crises affected carry trades. - Advanced Hedging Strategies: Using options and futures to hedge carry trade risks.

8/7/24 • 03:47

- Impact of Geopolitical Events on Currency Pairs: How to analyze and predict market responses. - Intermarket Analysis for Forex Traders: Using commodities and bond yields to forecast forex trends. - Trading on Central Bank Decisions: Strategies for interpreting and reacting to central bank news. - Risk Management in a Volatile World: Techniques for managing exposure in turbulent markets.

8/7/24 • 03:34

- Decoding Economic Indicators: Which indicators matter most to forex markets and why. - Interest Rates and Forex: How changes in interest rates affect currency strength. - Balance of Payments and Currency Values: Understanding the link between trade balances and forex. - Global Economic Policies' Impact on Forex: Anticipating market movements based on policy changes.

8/7/24 • 03:16

- China's equity markets were in bear market throughout 2023- Could we see a rebound in 2024?- What factors will stimulate the markets?

7/1/24 • 02:32

- What is trading psychology?- What should new traders pay particular attention to?- Top 3 tips for improving psychology

7/1/24 • 04:37

- U.S. GDP slowed in Q1- Will the economy continue to slow in Q2?- How will it impact the Federal Reserve's decision-making process?

7/1/24 • 04:13

Oil prices rebounded in Q1 before retreating slightly in Q2- Will global demand remain strong?- Will OPEC members persist with their respective production cuts?

6/14/24 • 04:03

- Gold hit all-time highs in mid-April- Why did gold prices rise strongly in Q1-24?- Is this run-up in price sustainable?

6/6/24 • 04:01

- The Bank of Japan (BoJ) intervened in the open currency markets in the 2nd half of       2022 to prop up the yen- With the yen significantly weak in 2024, could the BoJ intervene once again?- How could they intervene and how would it impact currency markets? 

6/4/24 • 03:57