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What is forex day trading? Forex day trading is the practice of opening and closing currency pair positions within the same trading day. Forex day traders buy and sell multiple currency pairs on the same day with the aim of taking advantage of small market movements, while avoiding overnight funding costs (which apply if a position stays open past 10pm UK time). Also referred to as intra-day trading, day trading isn’t for the part-timer, as it takes time, focus, dedication, and a mindset to match. It involves making fast decisions and executing many trades for a relatively small potential profit…

Savings challenges are everywhere online, but not all of them work the same way—or for everyone.Experts say the best challenges are the ones that fit your lifestyle and help turn saving into a habit, not a short-term stunt.Starting small and staying consistent can add up to hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars by the end of the year.If your New Year’s resolution includes saving more money, you’re not alone. From “no-spend months” to viral envelope systems and creative cash-stuffing challenges, TikTok and Instagram are overflowing with tips that promise to make saving feel easier, faster, and even fun.But do these savings challenges actually…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Investment in Europe’s chemicals sector fell over 80 per cent in 2025 and plant closures doubled, as industry leaders warned that the continent would become dependent on China for the raw materials needed in its automotive, healthcare and defence industries.Confirmed investments fell from 1.9 megatonnes of capacity in 2024 to 0.3 megatonnes last year, as the sector struggled with high energy prices, suffocating bureaucracy and an expansion of Chinese imports, according to a report published on Wednesday by the European Chemical Industry…

Ground rents paid to freeholders on existing properties in England and Wales are to be capped in a victory for leaseholders that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes will increase affordability in the housing market. Ministers announced on Tuesday morning that the cap would be set at £250 a year for each property, changing to a “peppercorn” rent after 40 years. Peppercorns denote a nominal sum that in effect has zero financial value. Leasehold means owning a property for a fixed amount of time, while the freeholder owns the whole building or land. Starmer overruled chancellor Rachel Reeves, who had been…

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are trading higher Wednesday afternoon amid insider buying and strength in chip stocks.Semiconductor stocks are moving higher Wednesday, fueled by strong quarterly results from ASML and an upbeat near-term outlook from Texas Instruments, reinforcing broader optimism across the technology sector. Here’s what investors need to know.Insider Buying Hints At $42 SupportSentiment around Intel soured last week after management warned of a first-quarter revenue slowdown and potential chip supply shortages.Earnings Beat, But Guidance And Capacity WeighIntel’s fourth-quarter report modestly topped expectations, with adjusted earnings of 15 cents per share on revenue near $13.7 billion. However, management guided…

Martin Lewis used the latest episode of his Martin Lewis Money Show Live broadcast on ITV to explain how the best time to compare prices for cheaper car insuranceMartin Lewis is founder of MoneySavingExpert.com(Image: ITV)Martin Lewis has explained the exact time to shop around for cheaper car and home insurance.Car insurance is a legal requirement in the UK – and it turns out, there is a “sweet spot” for when you should be checking for the cheapest quotes.The MoneySavingExpert.com founder used the latest episode of his Martin Lewis Money Show Live broadcast on ITV to explain how the best time…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Britons, we are frequently told, just don’t have it in us to risk our hard-earned cash on spicy endeavours such as speculating on stock markets. Unlike our American cousins, we are supposedly too timid, too risk averse, much happier parking our funds in safe, boring bank deposits for a measly return.There is a grain of truth here. But try telling it to the Royal Mint, which sells gold and silver coins and bars to the nation. Earlier this week, it broke its…

BlackRock warned investors that bonds can no longer be relied on as a stabilizing force in portfolios, as rising debt levels and stubborn inflation pressures undermine the asset class’s traditional role as a safe haven. The world’s largest asset manager said recent volatility in global bond markets underscores a structural shift driven by heavier government borrowing and a “higher-for-longer” rate environment. That dynamic has left long-duration sovereign debt more exposed to sudden selloffs, particularly when fiscal and trade policy risks flare up. “In this environment, bonds no longer provide the same level of portfolio ballast,” strategists led by Jean Boivin…

Stock image. Chinese investors piling into a record-breaking rally in precious metals are becoming increasingly exposed to risk, as speculative demand pushes local prices well above international benchmarks. Authorities in the southern city of Shenzhen set up a special task force to oversee the operations of a gold-trading platform, according to a statement from the Luohu district government, after investors faced difficulties withdrawing funds from their accounts. China’s only pure-play silver fund, meanwhile, halted trading briefly and turned away new investors. The backdrop to the drama is a breakneck rally in global prices. Gold surged to a record above $5,300…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is a managing director at Panmure LiberumThe tide might be turning for so-called value stocks in the UK and Europe after a remarkable run. In recent years, the performance of value stocks — often steadier companies trading at relatively low valuations compared with assets or earnings — has eclipsed peers with faster growth in earnings or revenues in these markets.The MSCI Europe Value Index, for example, has outperformed the MSCI Europe Growth Index by 17 percentage points in 2025 and…