Major, minor and exotic currency pairs explained
A currency pair can look like a string of letters, but it is a price with two economies behind it. Interest rates, inflation, elections, commodity prices and sudden risk-off moves can all change it. Understanding currency pair types helps you see why EUR/USD often behaves differently from USD/TRY or GBP/JPY. It also helps you judge […]
Forex order types: a practical guide for UK traders
A trade can be right on direction and still lose more than planned because its order was poorly set up. That is why forex order types matter before charts, news, or a supposed trading signal. An order can influence entry accuracy, but it can’t guarantee a fill at the displayed price. For UK retail clients, […]
Forex slippage during major news releases explained
A trade can be wrong before the chart has time to update. The issue is the gap between the displayed or requested price and the eventual fill, often magnified by leverage. If you trade around major news releases, including UK inflation and Bank of England decisions, the price on screen may not be the price […]
How to Check if Your Broker Is Regulated in the UK
A broker can display an FCA name, licence number, or regulatory logo without being authorised to offer financial services in the UK. That’s why I don’t treat a badge on a website as proof of legitimacy, particularly when forex and CFD trading involves leverage, fees and the risk of losing money quickly. I’ll show you […]
Spreads vs Commission: Which Forex Account Costs Less?
Should a UK forex trader choose an account with wider spreads and no separate commission, or a raw spread account with commission added to each trade? Neither pricing model always wins. The cheaper option depends on your trade size, trading frequency, holding time, currency pair, execution quality and any extra charges. A spread-only account includes […]