Gold · XAU/USD
What Moves the Gold Price? A Plain-English Guide to XAU/USD
Real yields, the dollar, safe-haven demand and central bank buying: the forces behind XAU/USD.
Analysis & explainers
Plain-language explainers on how markets work. Educational only, no signals or forecasts.
Forex
How Forex Quotes Work: Currency Pairs, Pips and Spreads
Base and quote currencies, bid and ask, pips and lots, and what moves exchange rates.
Crypto
Crypto Market Basics: Bitcoin, Altcoins, Stablecoins and Market Cap
Bitcoin, altcoins and stablecoins, what market cap really measures and the main risks.
Stocks
How Stock Market Indices Work: S&P 500, Nasdaq and the Dow
How the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow are built, why weighting matters, and what moves an index.
Guide · Trading
How to Keep a Trading Journal: What to Log and Why
The fields to log for every trade, how to calculate R, and the review metrics that matter. Educational only.