Market Analysis

Records Fall as Fed Cut Bets Trump Shutdown | Weekly Recap: 29 Sept – 3 Oct 2025
Weekly Recap

Markets began Q4 steady despite the US government shutdown on 1 October, which halted key data releases including the September jobs report. Investors largely viewed it as temporary and focused on the Fed’s next steps.

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Market News

Q3 2025 – Global Market Update & Outlook

Oct 06, 2025

Q3 2025 – Global Market Update & Outlook

In Q3 markets pivoted sharply on policy divergence. The Fed signalled an imminent easing cycle, while many governments moved toward fiscal restraint. Growth and employment weakened enough in the US to prompt a late-September rate cut, even as fiscal policy pulled back.

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Powell Opens Rate-Cut Cycle, Citing Softening Labour Market

Sep 18, 2025

Powell Opens Rate-Cut Cycle, Citing Softening Labour Market

Traders on the floor of the NYSE notice on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a 0.25% cut in the Fed’s key interest rate. It was the Fed’s first rate cut since last December, lowering the federal funds rate to 4.00-4.25%.

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Gold Smashes Through $3,500 – Here’s What’s Really Going On

Sep 03, 2025

Gold Smashes Through $3,500 – Here’s What’s Really Going On

Gold has had plenty of big moments over the years, but crossing the $3,500 mark this week feels different. On 2 September, prices briefly touched $3,530 an ounce, making headlines everywhere. That’s a 34% jump since January. For something that usually moves at a snail’s pace, this is more like a sprint. So, what’s pushing it higher?

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Buffett’s Big Moves and Amazon’s Rally: What They Mean for the Market

Aug 15, 2025

Buffett’s Big Moves and Amazon’s Rally: What They Mean for the Market

Investors are buzzing about two things right now: Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio shake-up and Amazon’s stock soaring back toward all-time highs. Both are helping shape the mood in the US and giving investors something to feel excited about.

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Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Stays Cautious on Future Cuts

Jul 31, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Stays Cautious on Future Cuts

No surprise moves, but no green light for rate cuts yet either At its July 2930 meeting, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%. That’s the same level it’s held since earlier this year, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell made it clear they’re not rushing into any rate cuts just yet.

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Educational

Complete Guide to FX Trading Methods and Strategies

Oct 06, 2025

Complete Guide to FX Trading Methods and Strategies

FX is an investment method that aims to profit from currency price fluctuations. There are many ways to trade, but success requires acting based on a clear strategy, not just simple buying and selling.

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Company News

Liverpool FC x EC Markets: Building a winning team vs building a winning portfolio

Oct 02, 2025

Liverpool FC x EC Markets: Building a winning team vs building a winning portfolio

When Liverpool FC signed Swedish striker Alexander Isak, the football world took notice, it was a strategic move that showed how champion teams are built with precision and long term planning. In many ways, the process of creating a successful football squad is very similar to how traders build a winning portfolio in the financial markets.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Limassol’s Old Port Christmas Village – Sponsored by EC Markets
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This holiday season, Limassol’s Old Port transforms into a festive haven where magic and joy come alive. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM, the Christmas Village opens its arms to families, friends, and festive revelers for a day filled with wonder and cheer. From bustling markets to enchanting activities, there’s something to warm every heart and light up the holiday season.

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The trader’s playbook: How Liverpool FC’s strategy can boost your market success
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Every football fan knows the excitement before a big match, where the countdown begins and every detail matters. For the football pros, it’s about training, strategy and focus. The Liverpool FC team doesn’t just show up on game day, instead, they prepare, they analyze, and they rehearse every move to maximize their chances of victory.

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Educational

Sep 25, 2025

ESG Investing: What Traders Should Know

A decade ago, most traders barely used the term ESG. Fast-forward to today, and you can’t not know it. Every fund manager, every headline, every panel discussion seems to have those three letters tucked in somewhere. ESG – short for Environmental, Social and Governance.

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Technical Analysis

Sep 24, 2025

Relative Strength Charts: Picking Sectors Before They Rotate

Stock markets often move in waves – one sector cools as another heats up. It’s how markets rotate. Recently, the tech-heavy “Magnificent Seven” names have lost steam while cyclicals like energy and industrials have been rallying. This is why traders are eyeing relative strength charts. These charts show which sectors are outperforming and hint at who might lead next. For example, a recent analysis noted consumer discretionary and communications stocks are firmly in the “leading” quadrant on a relative rotation graph, whereas tech is rolling into “weakening” territory. Healthcare is meanwhile just beginning to climb from lagging to improving, suggesting its turn could be near.

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Educational

Sep 24, 2025

What is FX Trading? A Complete Guide to Risks and Returns

“What is FX trading? Since it’s an investment, does it always come with risks? …” FX is an investment where you can gain significant returns if things go well, but at the same time, there is a risk of losses. In this article, we will clearly explain the basics of FX, as well as the balance between risks and returns.

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Fundamental Analysis

Sep 23, 2025

Oil and Inflation: Can Energy Prices Derail the Rate-Cut Story?

Central banks finally look ready to ease up. After two years of aggressive hikes, rates are edging lower. The BoE has trimmed Bank Rate to 4% from 5.25%, the ECB has cut back to 2% from its peak of 4%, and the Fed followed with a reduction last week.

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Educational

Sep 22, 2025

What is Forex (FX)? A Complete Guide for Beginners

“I want to try Forex trading, but it looks complicated...” Have you ever thought that? In this article, we’ll explain FX step by step for beginners who want to start trading. We’ll cover what FX is, its basics, how to get started, and the key points to watch out for.

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Weekly Recap

Sep 22, 2025

Fed’s First Cut and Sticky Prices: Markets Find Relief, but Risks Linger | Weekly Recap: 15-19 Sep 2025

Markets finally got what they had been waiting months for – the Fed’s first rate cut since late 2024. The move arrived in a week where the data told two stories at once: inflation showed fresh signs of stickiness, but broader momentum looked soft enough to justify easing.

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Educational

Sep 19, 2025

From the pitch to the markets: lessons traders can learn from Liverpool FC

What does it take to win, whether it’s on the pitch or in the world of trading? The answer is the same: strategy, discipline, and preparation. Professional football players don’t just rely on chance when they step onto the pitch, every single pass, every formation, every moment is backed by training, analysis, and teamwork. Trading consists of similar practice before placing a trade. Our partnership with Liverpool FC isn’t just about global sponsorship, it’s about showing traders that success comes when you combine skill with the right support system, and with the right strategy, a trusted broker by your side, every trader can step into the markets like a champion. In this article, we are going to narrow down some key trading tips that every trader needs to know to be successful in the market, and how learning from the EC Markets x Liverpool FC sponsorship can actually help improve your trading skills.

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Educational

Sep 18, 2025

How Economic News Impacts the Markets

Markets have a funny way of catching people off guard. One minute they’re steady, the next they’re twitchy because a single headline just dropped.

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