Educational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team
Education is vital to the success of a trader's career. IronFX aims to provide traders with a meaningful and informative content through a continuously updated library of resources for our clients to access from their desktop or on the go through their mobile devices. Our trading podcasts, reflects our commitment to providing traders with meaningful and informative content based on diversity and practical purpose, encompassing up-to-date information needed for online investing and updates on economic events across the globe.
Disclaimer: The information in these podcasts should not be considered as an investment advice or investment recommendation but instead as educational material only. This material is just the personal opinion of the author(s) and client’s investment objective and risks tolerance have not been considered. IronFX is not responsible for any loss arising from any information herein contained.
Episodes
132 episodes
Persistent Market Volatility Amid Trade and Economic Uncertainty
- U.S. equity markets experienced heightened volatility due to economic consequences of potential new tariffs- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw modest declines, while utilities outperformed as a defensive play- How can traders navigate th...
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Passage of U.S. Stablecoin Legislation:
- The U.S. Senate passed new stablecoin legislation (the GENIUS Act)- Will this act enable broader adoption of stablecoins by banks and fintechs?- Who stands to benefit in this significant step in digital asset regulation?
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U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Signals Caution on Easing
- The Fed left interest rates unchanged at its June policy meeting, maintaining projections for two rate cuts later in 2025- However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone, highlighting persistent inflation and the uncertain impact...
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Escalating Middle East Tensions and Oil Price Volatility
- Geopolitical conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, with markets closely tracking the possibility of direct U.S. military involvement- President Donald Trump’s public deliberations on whether to strike Iran led to heightened invest...
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What is Stagflation?
- What is stagflation in economics?- Why has global trade tensions raised risks of stagflation for many eco use around the world?- How would stagflation impact investors and traders alike?
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US Exceptionalism
- How did it come about and what does it mean in the context of financial markets?- How did traders take advantage of US exceptionalism in 2024?- Will this phenomenon continue in 2025?
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US Earnings Season
- What is the U.S. earnings season all about and how often does it occur?- Why is it a critical period and which asset classes are impacted?- How can traders prepare for earnings season?
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Global Trade War De-escalation
- Financial markets fell into turmoil following "Liberation Day"- Volatility and panic surged as nearly all asset classes experienced heavy losses- Could we see global trade tension de-escalate in the coming weeks?
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The Bond Market's reaction to Tariff News
The Bond Market's reaction to Tariff News: Opportunities in Fixed Income: - Many asset classes including bonds have been roiled by tariff headlines- What did bonds - a safe-haven asset - get negatively impacted?- What...
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Liberation Day
Liberation Day - which markets were hit the hardest?: - U.S. President Donald Trump released sweeping tariffs on Liberation Day, 2nd of April - Which of the major trading partners were levied with additional tariffs ...
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How will the tariffs affect safe-haven assets?
How will the tariffs affect safe-haven assets?: - Which securities are typically deemed as safe-haven assets?- Which safe-haven assets benefited as a result of the tariff turmoil?- Which safe-haven assets were negativ...
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Surging Gold Prices
Surging Gold Prices - what is happening and are there any trading opportunities?: - Why has demand for gold surged again in 2025?- Besides the tariff-related headlines, what other factors are behind the rise in prices?
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What is quarterly rebalancing?
- What is quarterly rebalancing with respect to financial markets and asset managers? - Which entities engage in this rebalancing act and why do they do it? - How do their actions impact flows for asset classes such as stocks,...
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U.S. Stock Market Correction
- U.S. stocks are undergoing a strong correction, similar in depth to the correction that took place from July to August of 2024 - What factors have contributed in the build up of this ongoing correction? - Was there any speci...
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U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the formation of a crypto reserve - Which coins will be designated as part of this reserve? - How will this reserve be funded?
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Europe's Fiscal Policy Pivot
- Europe, particularly Germany, is proposing a new framework for higher defence & infrastructure spending - What was the trigger point for this sudden pivot? - Which countries are likely to benefit from the launch of this ...
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Metals Trade Tariffs
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on these key industrial metals on 10th February - Why are these metals critical in construction & infrastructure projects? - How can we take advantage of any dislocation in p...
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DeepSeek: A.I. Disruptor or Overhyped Start-up?
- DeepSeek made headlines in late January - What is this company & why did it generate so much interest globally in a single day? - How would this company alter the A.I. landscape?
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Drill Baby, Drill: How would an energy-independent U.S. impact global market?
- President Donald Trump signed off on an executive order to expand oil & gas production following his inauguration - In a bid to become energy-independent, how would prices for crude oil and natural gas be impacted? - Whi...
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Commodity Spotlight: Gold
- Gold made a new all-time high in February - What is driving the robust demand for this precious metal? - What is the outlook over the next 1 to 2 quarters?
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What Are Pips in Forex Trading?
What Are Pips in Forex Trading?:- Understanding pips- How to calculate pips in forex trading- Example of calculating pips in forex trading
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Top 10 Common Trading Mistakes
Top 10 Common Trading Mistakes:- New traders will make mistakes as they commence their journey into financial markets - What is the common pitfall that they encounter? - How can these mistakes be avoided?
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Preparing for 2025
Preparing for 2025:- Recap of 2024 (FX/Commodities/Indices) - Key drivers & risks for financial markets - Donald Trump's inauguration - Trump Trades 2.0
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