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If there’s one candle pattern that represents an immediate shift in balance between buyers and sellers it is the engulfing candle. Today we take a deep dive into some of the key nuances of this pattern and explain how context and confirmation are essential elements to making this pattern a useful tool in your trading toolkit. Understanding the Engulfing...

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Alibaba’s share price has been on a tear in 2025, surging more than 70% in the first eight weeks of the year before settling into a period of consolidation. That consolidation phase has now given way to a fresh breakout, as the stock pushed through resistance in an ascending triangle pattern. Let’s take a look at the technical and fundamental catalysts that have...

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Gold’s strong start to the year continued as prices surged past February’s highs, briefly touching the key $3,000 level. Let’s take a look at what’s driving golds rally and the key levels to watch this week. Trump’s trade wars send gold demand soaring Gold’s strong start to the year has been fuelled by escalating trade tensions, with Donald Trump’s tariff...

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They say, “the trend is your friend”—until it bends at the end. Every strong move eventually runs out of steam, but spotting the turn and trading it effectively is no easy task. Some traders try to anticipate the reversal, positioning ahead of time, while others wait for confirmation, entering once the trend has already shifted. Both methods have their strengths...

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GBP/USD has started 2025 on the front foot, reversing last year’s weakness and building momentum. Now, with the pair consolidating in a tight range near recent highs, traders are watching closely to see whether this sets the stage for another leg higher. Fundamentals: US Weakness vs. BoE Caution A key driver behind GBP/USD’s strength has been growing...

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After a steady decline in recent weeks, Brent crude is currently testing a key level of support. Let's take a look at what's caused this year’s sell-off and the two scenarios that may play out at support this week following OPEC's upcoming report on Wednesday. OPEC’s Output Shift Sparks Sell-Off Brent crude’s sharp decline has been driven by a combination of...