Ever wonder why the stock market reacts so strongly when someone from the US Federal Reserve speaks? Or why the value of the euro shifts after a decision from the European Central Bank (ECB)?
EC Markets, a globally recognised, multi-regulated broker offering a wide range of investment products, is pleased to announce that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates. This milestone further confirms the company’s long-term commitment to the Middle East.
EC Markets, one of the world’s leading multi-regulated brokers, is delighted to announce the appointment of Fivos Georgiades to the position of Executive Director. With more than 15 years of notable experience in the fields of financial technology and online trading, Fivos brings with him a wealth of expertise, strategic insight, and strong leadership skills at a crucial time of international expansion for the company.
At its most basic, leverage means using borrowed money to increase the size of a trade. It allows you to control a larger investment than what you could buy with your own cash alone.
If you’ve ever looked at the markets and thought, “There’s got to be a smarter way to trade without buying everything outright,” then you’re not alone. That’s exactly where CFDs, or Contracts for Difference, come in. These tools enable traders to bet on price movements regardless of whether the asset price rises or falls without requiring actual ownership of the asset. It sounds crazy, but it’s surprisingly straightforward. The following explanation uses simple terms to explain this process.
