The Darvas Box Theory, pioneered by Nicolas Darvas in the 1950s, has transcended its stock market origins to become a valuable tool for forex traders. This method leverages specific price movements and patterns, known as the Darvas Box, to track market trends and make strategic trading decisions. In this article, we’ll break down Darvas’s theory, its rules, and how to apply it to the forex market. Background of Darvas Box Theory The Darvas Box Theory originated from the practices of Nicolas Darvas, a dancer turned investor, in the late 1950s. While touring, Darvas sought a method to grow his ..read more

Yesterday, after the close of the main trading session on the stock market, Netflix reported to investors for the 1st quarter of 2024. The report turned out better than expected: → earnings per share: actual = USD 5.28, forecast = USD 4.52; → gross income: actual = USD 9.40 billion, forecast = USD 9.27. → The number of subscribers increased by 9.3 million (expected +4.8 million). However, NFLX's pre-market share price today is hovering around USD 580, about 6% below yesterday's closing price. Negativity manifested itself in: → disappointing forecasts for the 2nd quarter; → investors also did ..read more

On the night of Thursday into Friday, reports emerged that Israel had attacked Iran following Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend. Let's remember that we wrote on Monday that after a 300 drone and missile attack on Israel over the weekend, the price of Brent oil did not rise. Perhaps this happened because Iran's attack was then expected after the attack on its diplomatic mission, and warnings were published in the media. And the initial reaction of financial markets to the escalation tonight looked more dramatic - there was a jump in prices for protective assets: → gold rose in price to ..read more

The decline in investor expectations regarding a change in the vector of the Fed's monetary policy contributes to the fall of not only European, but also commodity currencies. So, in recent weeks: AUD/USD has lost more than 200 points and is testing the extremes of 2023 near 0.6400 USD/CAD is trading at three-year highs and has managed to strengthen by 300 points What may affect the pricing of the main currency pairs on the market in the coming trading sessions: speech by the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Austan Goolsbee (today at 17.30 GMT+3.00) publication on the numb ..read more

AUD/USD declined below the 0.6500 and 0.6455 support levels. NZD/USD is also moving lower and might struggle to recover above 0.5950. Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD Analysis Today · The Aussie Dollar started a fresh decline from well above the 0.6500 level against the US Dollar. · There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.6410 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen. · NZD/USD declined steadily from the 0.6000 resistance zone. · There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.5890 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen. AUD/USD Techni ..read more

At the beginning of the week, March 15, we wrote that the price of Brent oil could form a correction from the resistance level of USD 91 per barrel. Since then, the price has decreased by more than 4% due to a number of factors: → easing concerns about the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran is the third-largest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to Reuters, and easing its conflict with Israel reduces the likelihood of supply disruptions in the Middle East. → reduction in oil consumption. JP Morgan analysts noted this week that global ..read more

Understanding fair value gaps and liquidity voids is essential for traders seeking to navigate the complexities of the financial markets. These concepts, deeply rooted in the Smart Money Concept (SMC), provide valuable insights into the dynamics of supply and demand, helping to identify potential price movements. In this article, we’ll delve into both ideas, exploring their characteristics, differences, and use in trading. Fair Value Gap (FVG) Meaning in Trading A fair value gap, also known as an imbalance or FVG, is a crucial idea in Smart Money Concept that sheds light on the dynamics of s ..read more

Yesterday, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the CPI stood at 3.2% in March. According to ForexFactory, analysts expected 3.1%, and a month ago the index was 3.4%. Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS, said: “Once again, food prices were the main reason for the fall, with prices rising by less than we saw a year ago. Similarly to last month, we saw a partial offset from rising fuel prices.” Thus, actual inflation in the UK fell to its lowest level in two and a half years. According to Yahoo Finance, this weakening of inflation could influence the Bank of England t ..read more

Good data on the labour market in the United States and the continuous rise in inflation for several months are helping to reduce experts’ expectations about a change in the vector of monetary policy in the United States. Recent comments from the head of the Federal Reserve confirm the fears of market participants. At a speech at the Wilson Center in Washington on Tuesday, Jerome Powell said: "More confidence will be needed that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent before it is appropriate to ease policy." Such statements undoubtedly should have supported the US currency, but judg ..read more

If you ask experienced traders, many will say that they trade on certain days or at certain times of the day. Their choice is determined by the market dynamics, volatility, and liquidity. It’s crucial to understand when the best time of the day, week, and month to trade stocks may be. This FXOpen article delves into the intricacies of timing, which may help traders optimise their strategies for greater effectiveness. Is There the Best Time to Day Trade? The operational hours of stock markets vary according to their respective time zones, resulting in differing opening and closing times. For e ..read more