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Weekly Outlook: Oil, Natural Gas



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Forecasts of a warmer weather cooling down the prices on gas, as oil is slowly correcting. This time we'll be looking at these instruments and their movements.


Join us*on December 21 at 12:00 GMT.


During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.


Ways to go: ECB's highest rate in 13 years



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The European Central Bank raised its key rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%. This is the highest rate since January 2009. The central bank warns that aggressive rate hikes are far from over. Like the US Federal Reserve, the ECB expects to bring inflation to the level of 2%. Experts expect to see the final rate in the region of 3.5%.


Although rate hikes have slowed down, compared to previous moves of 75 basis points, President Christine Lagarde insists that investors should not read too much into that. Shorter moves are still acceptable, she said,even while acknowledging that a “shallow” economic slump is likely to have arrived.


The forecasts for inflation have also been revised, the target value of 2% is expected only by 2025. In particular, the scenario of a "relatively short" recession is being considered.


The surprise effect. How the Bank of Japan blindsided the markets



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The Bank of Japan shocked markets after it unexpectedly revised its yield curve control policy, signaling that the last stronghold of minimum interest rates among developed countries is gradually moving towards policy normalization.


Japanese government and treasury bonds tumbled while the yen soared after the BOJ raised its benchmark yield cap to around 0.5% from 0.25%. Such a move surprised almost all analysts who did not count on any revisions, at least until the change in the bank's management.


The sudden decision could have a noticeable ripple effect in global financial markets, as the BOJ's unwavering commitment to protecting its 10-year yield cap has acted as an anchor, indirectly helping to keep borrowing costs low around the world. However, some analysts believe that this move is primarily aimed at improving the functioning of the bond market, rather than tightening monetary policy.


According to experts, the surprise effect is the Bank of Japan's signature move to achieve its strategic goals. So far, the biggest shock from the central bank in recent times was the decision in October 2014 to expand the easing program.

Meet the '23 with 14th! iPhone 14 Plus raffle from FreshForex



The New Year is right on our doorsteps, and with it the festive mood, the holiday atmosphere that fills everything around. And to make this time even more special, we have prepared not one nor two gifts: we'll giveaway 200 iPhones of the 14th model!

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In addition, a prize pool of $1,000 will be shared among the 10 participants with the most likes under the repost.

Winners will be randomly selected by January 23rd and will receive a notification to clarify the details*.

Participate, trade, share and may the New Year's miracle smiles upon you.

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One-two-three: 123% drawdown bonus!



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Due to the upcoming celebrations, FreshForex has a special holiday offer for you. Until January 20, make a deposit from $101 and get a 123% drawdown bonus to your account.

Support your account during a drawdown or increase your trading volume and let this year end with a profit, and the next one begin with it!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Market's Number One



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Tesla has overtaken Apple as the most popular stock among retail investors in 2022, according to research firm Vanda. A large decline in the price of the electric car maker led to a surge in acquisitions.

Cumulative net retail purchases of Tesla shares are up 424% to $15.41 billion this year from $2.94 billion in 2021. That's higher than Apple's $15.21 billion, up 18% from $12.85 billion in 2021.

Tesla continues to maintain a fairly broad reach, with shares accounting for about 11% of the average retail portfolio. Investment in Tesla dwindled when the company did a 3-for-1 stock split in August, but it has since outperformed the iPhone maker.

Elon Musk's actions as CEO of Twitter damaged the stock quite a bit. Tesla shares are approaching a 60% drop in 2022 with their worst performance since their 2010 listing. YTD losses outpace the S&P 500's 18% and Nasdaq 100's 31% decline. In turn, Apple shares lost 23% in a year.

According to experts, the situation may change after Musk transfers leadership of the social network and refocuses on the company.

In general, Tesla, Apple and other tech giants have suffered this year due to a sharp rise in borrowing costs. The Fed continues to raise interest rates and investors worry about a looming recession.

"Shorts" out of season



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The sharp drop in U.S. stocks this year has boosted the returns of shortists, who may finally be celebrating their first annual gain since 2018, thanks in part to betting on Tesla, Amazon and other mega-cap stocks that have been building markets for years.

According to S3 Partners, an analytics firm, short sellers — investors who bet on a company’s share price to fall — generated $303.7 billion in realized and unrealized profits in 2022. This is four times more than in 2018, their last profitable year.

The most attractive shorts were Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple Inc and used car dealer Carvana Co. Tesla's collapse was especially helpful for shorts. The S&P 500 fell nearly 19% on its way to its biggest annual percentage decline since 2008 after the Fed's rate hikes dried up risk appetite.

According to experts, this year was favorable for shorting, as the economic environment stood against the entire market. For years, short positions just didn't work.

Not all short strategies have worked out this year, however. According to data provider HFR, hedge funds that bet on rising or falling stock prices lost 9.7% in November.

Recent years for the "bears" were quite difficult. The anti-covid measures of 2020 brought a loss of $241.7 billion, and in 2021 the shorts lost another $142.4 billion when big rallies in meme stocks like GameStop hurt firms that were betting against such companies.

Gold for the Win

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Gold prices rose above $1,800 an ounce as China lifted lockdown measures and inflation in the US decline. The metal returned to July levels, having won back a two-year minimum of September.

Gold is up more than 9% this quarter on the back of a dollar retreat and hopes that the Fed will slow down its aggressive monetary tightening.

Markets cheered up after Friday's data from the US, which indicated lower inflation and consumer spending, which could dampen the need for further rate hikes. A positive signal was the steps taken by the largest consumer of gold, China, to fully return to the market.

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Looking for the best strategies for the cryptotrading


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As cryptomarket has yet to recover for the recent events, it would be unwise to waste the opportunities provided by the turmoil. This time we'll continue the topic of cryptocurrency and pick the best trading strategies.

Join us*on December 28 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

Back to the Future. Tesla shares at the level of 2020

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Decline in Tesla Inc. accelerated on Tuesday, continuing their longest black streak since 2018. The announcement of a possible temporary shutdown of production in China due to new outbreaks of the disease raised doubts about the risks of demand.

Shares of Elon Musk's company tumbled down 11% to $109.10, the seventh consecutive drop and the sharpest one-day drop since April.

The news of the Shanghai production cuts comes on the heels of a report that Tesla is offering American consumers a $7,500 discount to ship two of its highest-volume models before the end of the year, adding to fears of declining demand. For Tesla, whose value depends on its growth prospects, these concerns represent a significant risk.

The hope that Tesla will become a leading company in an EV-dominated future led to an impressive eightfold rally in the stock in 2020, earning its place in the S&P 500 and at one point making it the fifth most valuable stock of the group.

In this year however, the manufacturer lost about $720 billion in shareholder value. The crash is one of the biggest drivers behind the S&P 500's decline in 2022 after Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc.

However, the overall analyst stance on Tesla remains bullish, with the highest share of buy or equivalent ratings since early 2015. In their opinion, despite stock performance, Tesla's innovation curve is accelerating, in stark contrast to other big tech companies whose product updates seem stagnant at best.

A Rough Year

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Asian equities rallied while European and US stock futures fluctuated on the final trading day of a rough year for financial markets, with stocks and bonds posting their worst annual gains in more than a decade.

Stock benchmarks in Japan, Australia and China strengthened as S&P 500 contracts faltered, shading the best day this month for the index on Thursday, when it jumped 1.7%. The dollar rebounded from the previous session's decline, with Treasury yields rising and the yen rising as the Bank of Japan announced a third day of unplanned bond buying.

Uncertain direction is undermining hopes for a strong rally in late 2022, a year in which inflation has reasserted itself, wiping out a fifth of global equities in the worst performance since the financial crisis. Few regions have escaped the effects of Asian equities falling more than 19% this year. Bonds lost 16% in value, the biggest drop for a single leading measure since at least 1990, as central banks sought to slow consumer price growth by raising interest rates around the world.

Nasdaq 100 futures also fell sharply after the benchmark index jumped 2.5% on Thursday. The index has lost a third of its value this year as tech stocks have been among the most vulnerable to rising rates.

Concerns about the global implications of a rise in Covid-19 cases in China eased in part when Italy said it had found no new strains of the virus in recent arrivals from China. Italy and the US this week introduced testing requirements for air passengers arriving from China as a wave of infection swept through the world's most populous country.

At the same time, oil rose after a three-day decline due to concerns about increased inventories of raw materials and a possible decrease in demand from China, as a major importer.

Analysts are cautious about predictions, waiting for the next year to begin. Central banks fight against inflation and the resumption of trade in China are among the main benchmarks.

Picking a Match: 6 currency pairs to chose this year

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New year has began and brought some new trading opportunities. This time we'll be looking at 6 instruments with a soild investment potential in this year.

Join us*on January 11 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

If you missed the previous webinars, you can always find them here.

Weekly Outlook: Natural Gas, Brent Oil


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Entering midwinter with gas prices at a 2-year low, whie oil is keeping steady growth. This week we'll be looking at these instruments, their positions now and further down the line.

Join us on January 18 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

Trading Signals: Bank of Japan Decision on Interest Rates

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January 18 is expected to announce the interest rate of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Japan on short-term interest rates. The decision to set interest rates depends mainly on the outlook for growth and inflation.

What is the expected result, our expert says:

The Japanese Central Bank will keep the interest rate at the current level, but may signal to traders about the need to increase rates in the future due to rising inflation, which will lead to the strengthening of the Japanese yen against most competitors. On Wednesday, consider selling AUDJPY, GBPJPY, EURJPY positions.

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Meet the winners of the iPhone 14 Plus New Year draw


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In December, we announced a New Year draw of multiple iPhone 14 Plus. It's time to announce the winners! Participants traded very actively to compete for the prize.

See who gets smartphones. Perhaps your account will be there.


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Weekly Outlook: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple
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It's been some time since the domino effect caused by FTX, so how about we'll see what's going on with the market right now. This time, we'll be looking at Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple, their current and future performance.

Join us on January 25 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

Short month for long positions

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The last month of winter, although the smallest, can be the most profitable for you. Many key currencies are entering a transitional period, the opportunity like this should not be missed, and therefore we have prepared an excellent offer for you. For the whole February, make a deposit of any amount and trade USD currency pairs without swaps.

Terms of promotion:

1. The promotion is valid from February 1 to February 28, 2023.

2. When trading EURUSD, GBPUSD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD, USDJPY, USDCAD, USDCHF, the Company does not deduct Swap and Swap Free commissions for a rollover of opened positions through the night. The instruments' specification can be found here.

3. Promotion is available for any type of trading accounts.

4. The company reserves the right to change promotion terms and promotion period.

A Simple Secret to Successful Sales

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When people hear of trading secrets, they usually think of complex patterns,charts and theories. But in reality, those can be simple things, yet just as effective. This time we'll be looking at some secrets of a news trading.

Join us on February 1 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

If you missed the previous webinars, you can always find them here.

Trading signals: US Federal Reserve meeting

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On February 1, a meeting of the US Federal Reserve System, the body that performs the functions of the Central Bank of America, will take place. The decision on the interest rate will determine the further movement of the market, which draw attention of traders.

How the situation with rates is developing right now, we will find out from our expert:

The Fed may raise rates by 0.25% and signal to the market that inflation is starting to decline, which will allow in the coming months to stop raising interest rates. On Wednesday, consider buying EURUSD, AUDUSD, XAUUSD, #SP500.

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"No Dead-Cats": China's Fuel Demand Strongly Grows

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Oil consumption in China, the world's largest importer, has strongly risen since the coronavirus lockdown was lifted, OPEC member Kuwait assured.

"There is pent-up demand that has built up during the pandemic", said Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah, chief executive officer of Kuwait Petroleum Corp. "Now, after the opening, we are seeing a steady increase in demand. It's not a dead-cat rebound."

Traders are closely watching China, believing that the pace of its recovery will be the most important factor determining the movement of energy prices this year.

Brent has fallen nearly 7% since late December to just over $80 a barrel, largely because data from China showed the economic recovery has been patchy. However, analysts including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley, predict that the price will exceed $100 in the second half of the year.

Kuwait is the fourth largest oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It exports about 2 million barrels a day, or 2% of the world's supply, and China is its biggest buyer.

Natural Interest in Artificial Intelligence

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Shares of Chinese AI makers have been causing a stir in mainland markets of late as the global buzz around chatbot ChatGPT fuels speculative bets on the revolutionary computing technology.

Just two months after launching, ChatGPT, which can generate articles, essays, jokes and even poetry in response to requests, has been voted the fastest growing consumer app in history.

Although ChatGPT is not available in China, mainland investors are still pumping up shares of AI technology companies.

However, at the moment there are no signs that these companies are ready to release a product like ChatGPT. The closest seems to be search giant Baidu Inc, which plans to complete testing of its "Ernie bot" in March. Their shares rose more than 13% on Tuesday after the announcement.

"The industry as a whole tends to speculate on expectations first and then trade on the actual results," said analysts at Beijing Gelei Asset Management.

The new trend has not gone unnoticed among tech giants. Thus, the owner of Google, Alphabet Inc. announced planning its own chatbot service and increasing the amount of artificial intelligence in its search engine. Microsoft, meanwhile, said it had scheduled its AI presentation for Tuesday.

Weekly Outlook: Brent Oil, Natural Gas

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The market expectations on China are so high, Saudi Arabia intends to raise their oil prices. This time we'll be looking again at Brent oil, natural gas, their positions and perspectives.

Join us on February 8 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

If you missed the previous webinars, you can always find them here.

Hot Winter Spread Sale!

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The resumption of trade with China after a long quarantine is without exaggeration called the most important event of the year in the oil market. The imbalance of supply and demand, together with the revision of oil policy by key countries, is actively provoking a wave of volatility.

Do you want to conquer this wave? We will help you with that!

From February 15 to February 28, all Classic account holders will receive a 66% discount on the fixed spread on the #BRENT and #WTI oil contracts. The spread is reduced by 3 times — this is a profit of $160 per lot in each trade.

Weekly Outlook: Bitcoin, Ethereum

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Bearish trend is slowing down, so the crypto market should be able to breathe easier. However, there are other things at play. This time, we'll be looking at Bitcoin and Etherium.

Join us on February 15 at 12:00 GMT.

During webinars, FreshForex analyst will answer your questions regarding the market situation and comment on the latest news.

Trading Signals: U.S. Crude Oil Stocks

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February 15 will be announced data on crude oil reserves from the US Department of Energy. Crude Oil Inventories The Energy Information Agency (EIA) estimates the weekly increase in barrels of commercial oil held by US firms. Inventory levels affect the price of petroleum products, which in turn affect inflation and other economic forces.

What data is expected this time, we will find out from our expert:

The American Petroleum Institute reported an increase in black gold reserves in US storage facilities by 10.5 million barrels, which is negative for oil prices. The US Department of Energy plans to deliver 26 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve to the domestic market in the spring, which will put additional pressure on prices in the coming months. Today consider selling #WTI, #BRENT, #Exxon.

Two hikes and no cuts: the experts' opinion on interest rates

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The US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at least twice in the coming months, with the risk of further hikes, according to most economists in the Reuters poll.

Thus most private sector forecasters are in agreement with central bank' own forecasts and rhetoric, leaving financial market traders only to hope that rates start to fall later this year.

With much stronger-than-expected US employment data earlier this month, Fed policymakers, including the Chairman Jerome Powell, have reiterated a higher-for-longer mantra that market traders have been wrestling with for months.

As inflation still more than doubling the Fed's 2.0% target, 46 of the 86 surveyed economists predicted the US central bank would go for two more 25 basis point increases, not only in March, but also in and May.

That would mean a peak of 5.00-5.25%, 25 basis points higher than most had forecast since November. All 37 people who answered an extra question said the bigger risk was that the federal funds rate could rise even higher.

There was no clear consensus on the Fed's discount rate by the end of 2023. But more than two-thirds of respondents in the latest poll do not expect a cut this year, as inflation is expected to remain above target until at least 2024.

When asked what is more likely to result in a rate cut, 21 economists named a significant reduction in inflation, and 14 saying a significant increase in unemployment.