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The role of the Phillips curve in monetary policy

The Phillips curve describes how falling unemployment can increase inflationary pressure, while rising unemployment may help ease it. This article explains the relationship between labour market conditions, wage growth and monetary policy.

What propulsion blocks mean in trading

Propulsion blocks are used in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) analysis to assess whether price may continue after a retracement. This article looks at how order blocks, price reaction and momentum shape the setup.

A guide to reading earnings reports

Earnings reports give investors a clearer view of a company’s financial performance and outlook. This guide explains how to read revenue, Earnings Per Share (EPS), profit trends and forward guidance.

What is the Fed's dual mandate?

The Federal Reserve guides the US economy through its dual mandate: price stability and maximum employment. To assess economic conditions, it monitors PCE inflation, the unemployment rate, and real GDP, adjusting reference interest rates and its balance sheet to contain inflationary pressures or stimulate economic growth.

What traders should know about bond prices and yields

Bonds allow governments and companies to borrow money from investors, while giving investors regular interest payments and repayment at maturity. This article explains the basics before looking at how prices and yields move.

Key liquidity concepts every trader should know

Liquidity concepts help traders read where orders may be sitting and how price behaves when those areas are triggered. This article explains liquidity voids, liquidity runs and the difference between continuation and rejection.

A trader’s guide to the ICT 50% Rule

The ICT 50% Rule helps traders judge whether price is trading at premium, discount or equilibrium within a valid dealing range. This article explains how the rule supports trade selection, from Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks to wick and body closes.

Opportunity cost: how to compare competing choices

Every choice involves a trade-off. Opportunity cost describes the value of the next-best option you give up, whether you are deciding how to spend your money, where to invest or how to use limited business resources.

28 Sep 2026, 11:30

What traders should know about Black Swan events

A Black Swan event refers to an unexpected market shock that can cause sharp downturns and sudden volatility. This article looks at how rising asset correlations can reduce the protection offered by diversification.

What is a recession and how does it affect markets?

A recession is a period of widespread economic decline that can affect jobs, consumer spending, business activity and financial markets. Knowing the causes and warning signs can help explain how different markets may respond.

25 Sep 2026, 12:23