Evan Rouse
Financial Writer
Evan started writing for Pepperstone in January 2025. With several years of financial writing experience and a passion for the written word, he breaks complex topics down into comprehensive yet easy-to-digest content that informs, educates and inspires. Unlike many writers, Evan didn't take the traditional route of studying English at university. Instead, he holds a degree in Psychology – an asset that helps him identify smart and unique ways to capture attention from the very first word.
Most recent articles
Anthropic IPO: key facts and how pre-IPO perpetual CFDs work
We're moving into the business end of the Anthropic IPO process. Over the coming days, we could see another amendment to the company's S-1 filing, potentially revealing an indicative IPO price range and the number of shares being offered to investors.
Do stocks really rally after midterms? Testing 19 elections since 1950
We tested every US midterm since 1950: S&P 500 returns 3, 6 and 12 months after election day, and the drawdowns along the way.
Perpetual CFDs explained: how they work around events
Perpetual CFDs explained: how no-expiry CFDs work around market events like the US midterms, how funding works, and the risks to know.
Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?
Tokenised gold vs traditional gold
Explore tokenised vs traditional gold trading: market access, pricing, risks, and how traders can gain exposure.
How to trade natural gas
Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years beneath the earth's surface.
Ethical investing and green stocks explained
Ethical or green trading refers to speculating on the price movements of ethical or environmentally responsible companies.
Green stocks to watch
The green stock market is shaped by global climate change policies which continues to influence corporate sustainability.
What is Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading?
Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading operates through a decentralised broker-dealer network.
What is the bid-ask spread in trading?
A bid-ask spread is a two-way quote for buying and selling, which can help you manage trading costs etc.
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