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How to trade GBP/USD: Influential factors and essential strategies
How to trade GBP/USD: Influential factors and essential strategies

When trading GBP/USD it’s crucial to understand the factors that influence its movements

Razor Gold: what is it and how does it work?
Razor Gold: what is it and how does it work?

Razor Gold brings two-part pricing to Spot Gold (XAU/USD) — raw spreads plus a fixed commission, instead of one wider spread.

Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?
Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?

Gold at Pepperstone trades through a Standard or Razor account.

Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide
Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide

A perpetual (perp) CFD is a contract for difference that tracks a perpetual futures market — one designed to run with no expiry date. Like any CFD, it offers leveraged exposure to price movements, long or short, without owning the underlying asset, so both potential profits and potential losses are magnified and losses can occur rapidly. With no settlement date, a position can be held for as long as margin supports it, and these markets can be traded 24/7. Rather than variable funding, Pepperstone applies a single weekly swap rate set in advance. Read the full guide to understand how perpetual CFDs work.

Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide
Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide

A perpetual (perp) CFD is a contract for difference that tracks a perpetual futures market.

Tokenised gold vs traditional gold: what’s the difference?
Tokenised gold vs traditional gold: what’s the difference?

Explore tokenised vs traditional gold trading: market access, pricing, risks, and how traders can gain exposure.

Best upcoming IPOs to watch in 2026
Best upcoming IPOs to watch in 2026

The IPO (initial public offering) market could be poised for a significant rebound.

Penny Stocks
Penny Stocks

Penny stocks are low-priced stocks typically trading for less than $5 per share or GBP 1 in the UK.

How to trade natural gas
How to trade natural gas

Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years beneath the earth's surface.

Opening and closing prices of share CFDs explained
Opening and closing prices of share CFDs explained

Share CFD trading relies heavily on the principles of opening and closing prices.

What are Expert Advisors (EAs) in forex trading?
What are Expert Advisors (EAs) in forex trading?

Find out how Expert Advisors (EAs) can help you streamline your trading strategy through automation.

How to trade China
How to trade China

Uncover how to trade China's fast-growing markets, diversify your strategy, and tap into the world’s second-largest economy.

Different types of forex traders: Which one are you?
Different types of forex traders: Which one are you?

Traders employ various strategies based on their financial goals, risk tolerance, time commitment, and personality.

How to trade the Dow Jones index
How to trade the Dow Jones index

Learn how to navigate the iconic Dow index, explore trading strategies, market drivers, and risk management techniques.

Short selling in trading
Short selling in trading

Short selling is a strategy where traders borrow shares and sell them in the open market.

How to trade the Bank of Japan (BOJ)
How to trade the Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Dive deep into the Bank of Japan key economic event, the potential market reactions, risks and impact on other central banks.

Interest rates
Interest rates

Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money, shown as a percentage.

Exploring ethical investing, trading and green stocks
Exploring ethical investing, trading and green stocks

Ethical or green trading refers to speculating on the price movements of ethical or environmentally responsible companies.

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