This article explains the concept of forced liquidation (margin call) in forex. It walks through a hypothetical scenario with three open positions on EURUSD, USDJPY, and GBPUSD, showing how to calculate used margin, equity, and margin level, and determine the point at which automatic closure would be triggered. Common misunderstandings are also addressed.
HFMARKETS TRADE holds no regulatory licences and has been flagged by the Central Bank of Russia for signs of illegal securities market activity. With a WikiFX score of 1.64, an unreachable website, and a name that closely resembles a well-known regulated broker, this review breaks down what traders need to know before considering this platform.
HFM (hfm24.com) holds no regulatory licences and carries a 1.83 WikiFX score. A recent complaint alleges profit confiscation and withdrawal denial , this review breaks down the risks traders need to know.
Fixed monthly withdrawals can quietly undermine compounding by removing capital regardless of performance. A stepwise withdrawal plan tied to new equity highs helps preserve the compounding base. Learn how with a clear hypothetical example.
WikiFX data shows EMIRAX MARKETS holds a score of 1.95 with zero regulatory licences. Multiple traders across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong report accounts being banned or suspended when attempting to withdraw profits.
The Finance Ministry confirmed the adjusted price levels in an official statement, with RON97 increasing to RM4.20 per litre from RM4.00, while unsubsidised RON95 rose to RM3.62 from RM3.42. Unsubsidised diesel recorded the sharpest single-week adjustment, climbing from RM4.07 to RM4.42 per litre. The impact extends beyond fuel prices, as the increase could potentially drive up costs in other sectors across the country.
The United States Trade Representative announced sweeping new duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 targeting 60 economies accused of failing to ban or meaningfully enforce prohibitions against goods produced through forced labour. For Malaysia, the assigned rate stands at 10 per cent.
FXPesa, operated by EGM Securities Limited, is a CMA-licensed Kenyan broker offering forex and CFD trading with local mobile money support. Despite its valid regulatory status, a low WikiFX score and past withdrawal complaints suggest traders should proceed with careful due diligence.
KCB Bank Burundi offers cards, loans, investments and forex under the well-known KCB Group name, yet WikiFX data shows an empty regulatory profile and a score of just 1.57 out of 10. This review breaks down what is known, what remains unverified, and the steps every trader should take before depositing.
Lockwood is an unregulated forex broker with a WikiFX score of 1.63, blacklisted by France's AMF since 2019, and facing multiple user complaints about blocked withdrawals and unresponsive account managers.
FBS holds ASIC and CySEC licences, but WikiFX records show a growing body of user complaints describing withdrawal obstruction, balances wiped after profit, severe slippage, and price manipulation. Regulatory warnings from Malaysia's SCM and Japan's FSA add further concern. WikiFX scores the broker 2.51 out of 10.
BXB (BXB Exchange) presents multiple red flags: a WikiFX score of 1.91, no regulatory licences, and an inaccessible website at bxb.io. This review examines the platform's current state and what it means for traders.
SPREDIX MARKETS is a Saint Lucia-registered broker offering synthetic indices on MT5, but WikiFX data shows no regulatory information was found in any recognised financial registry. This review examines the platform, user feedback, and what traders should verify before depositing.
Explains risk appetite and risk aversion in forex, how currencies typically move when market sentiment shifts, and common beginner mistakes. Uses a hypothetical example with EUR/JPY and USD/JPY to illustrate risk-on and risk-off patterns.
Beginner traders are often baffled when positive economic news pushes a currency down instead of up. This article explains why markets move on expectations, not raw headlines. Using a clear hypothetical employment report example, it shows how the surprise gap drives price action. It then helps readers build self-awareness through a simple journaling exercise, without giving any trading advice.
You don't have to be a gold trader to benefit from gold. If you're looking to invest in gold as a safe-haven asset, this article is for you!
The Central Investigation Bureau of Thailand coordinated a series of simultaneous raids across 19 locations spanning 11 provinces, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals who had been sought under active warrants. Assets worth more than RM2.8 million (23 million baht) were seized in the operation.
She first encountered this scheme on Facebook. Little did she know the intention of making some extra money would cost her her lifesavings.
The People's Bank of China conducted CNY 325.5 billion in seven-day reverse repo operations on July 27, 2026, at an unchanged rate of 1.40%, injecting short-term liquidity into the banking system through open market operations.
The Thai baht strengthened 0.54% against the US dollar in early Monday trading, reaching 32.43 after closing the previous session at 32.6, according to Reuters and LSEG data.
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