What Is a Currency Pair?
A currency pair shows how much of one currency buys one unit of another. How base and quote currencies work, how to read bid and ask and what buying means.
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Mistakes Traders Make When Reading the VIX
Six VIX mistakes, each from mistaking it for something else: a compass, a price tag, a mirror, a safety rating, a savings account or a clock.
What Moves Natural Gas Prices?
Natural gas moves on weather, storage, production, LNG exports and regional shocks. How each driver works, why US and European prices differ, why it swings.
What Is an IPO and How Do New Listings Trade?
An IPO is a company's first sale of shares to the public. How pricing and allocation work, why first-day pops average about 18% and why many lag later.
Why the Australian Dollar Tracks China and Commodities
The Australian dollar moves with iron ore prices, Chinese demand and risk appetite. Why AUD/USD is a commodity and risk currency, with a 2024 example.
Why USD/CAD Moves With Oil Prices
USD/CAD has tended to fall when oil rises, as Canada exports oil to the US. Why the link exists, why it has broken down and what else drives the loonie.
What Is the Nasdaq 100?
The Nasdaq 100 tracks the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq companies, about 60% tech. How it is built, how concentrated it is and why it moves more.
How Hurricanes and Weather Move Energy Prices
Hurricanes can shut Gulf production and refineries, home to over half of US refining, while temperatures drive gas demand. How weather moves energy prices.
What Is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 tracks about 500 large US companies by market value, covering about 80% of the market. How it works, how concentrated it is and what moves it.
What Is the US Dollar Index (DXY)?
The DXY measures the dollar against six currencies, with the euro at 57.6% of the weight. How it is built, what moves it, its record highs and lows, and limits.
Treasury Bills vs Notes vs Bonds
Treasury bills mature in a year or less with no coupon; notes in 2 to 10 years and bonds in 20 or 30 years, paying interest twice a year. How the three compare.
Why Does USD/JPY Follow US Treasury Yields?
USD/JPY often tracks the gap between US and Japanese yields. How the link works, why it held in 2022–2024 and when policy shifts or panics break it.