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A name for WTI Crude Oil.

Shows the market’s expectation of 30-day volatility. It is constructed using the implied volatilities of a wide range of S&P 500 index options. The VIX is a widely used measure of market risk and is often referred to as the ‘investor fear gauge.’

Acronym for The Wall Street Journal.

An active market that is experiencing rapid price changes, that can present trade opportunities.

A new price quote at a price higher than the preceding quote.

Measures the total workforce that is unemployed and actively seeking employment, measured as a percentage of the labour force.

A pair is acting weak and/or moving lower and offers to sell keep coming into the market.

The cost of buying or selling a financial product.

Price movement that produces a net change in value. An uptrend is identified by higher highs and higher lows. A downtrend is identified by lower highs and lower lows.

A trailing stop allows a trade to continue to gain in value when the market price moves in a favourable direction, but automatically closes the trade if the market price suddenly moves in an unfavourable direction by a specified distance. Placing contingent orders may not necessarily limit your losses.