Why Your Forex Model Can Pass a Backtest but Fail a Stress Test

Robustness testing reveals when a trading model is fragile. This article explains noise and extreme scenario tests with a simple EURUSD example.

News 2026-08-25 14:00

Why your forex compounding plan can fail: size, liquidity, stress

A beginner-friendly look at why compounding assumptions can fail in real forex trading. Uses a hypothetical 5% monthly return example to explain capital size, liquidity, trading costs and emotional pressure. Education only, no investment advice.

News 2026-08-25 14:00

Naira outlook brightens as dollar index nears 5-month low

The Nigerian naira's outlook brightens as the US dollar index nears a five-month low near 98.88, supported by Nigeria's improving macro fundamentals, external reserves above $52 billion, and tighter FX supply under NAFEM pulling the currency toward N1,343/$-N1,346/$.

News 2026-08-25 14:00

trading.com Review: FCA-Regulated, but Clones Keep Using Its Name

An FCA-regulated UK CFD broker with a clean licence and a heavily cloned brand. We break down the regulation, FCA clone warnings and user complaints to help you verify you are dealing with the genuine trading.com.

Exposure 2026-08-25 14:00

Interactive Brokers Review 2026: Regulation, Fines and Withdrawal Risks

Interactive Brokers is a heavily regulated global entity, but available records show recent regulatory fines, blocked account complaints, and a high risk of fake clone platforms targeting retail traders.

Exposure 2026-08-25 12:30

TenX Prime Review: PAMM Investors Report Locked Accounts and a USD 55,000 Loss

TenX Prime is a low-scoring, offshore-registered MT4 broker. Late-2025 complaints consistently describe PAMM accounts promoted on Telegram, a portal that went dark and withdrawals that stopped, alongside an FSCA licence recorded under a different entity name.

Exposure 2026-08-25 12:00

Treasury Buybacks Weigh on Dollar, Lifting Gold

U.S. Treasury bond buybacks drive long-term yields lower, pressuring the dollar and sparking a rally in scarce assets like gold and Bitcoin.

News 2026-08-25 11:30

BRAC EPL Review 2026: A Major Dhaka Stockbroker with a 2.06 WikiFX Score and No Recorded Regulation

BRAC EPL is a Bangladesh stockbrokerage founded in 2009 that scores 2.06 on WikiFX, with no regulatory records shown and a product set built around Dhaka-listed equities, depository services and IPO access. This review explains what the broker does and what to verify before funding a BO account.

Exposure 2026-08-25 11:30

Why FOMO Hurts Your Trading Decisions (And How to Spot it)

FOMO can turn an unclear market into an urgent one. This article explains why fear of missing out lowers decision quality and offers practical self-observation methods for beginner traders.

News 2026-08-25 11:30

Leverate Rebuilds Chart Trading with Broker Control

Leverate launched xChart on August 24, 2026, replacing its default chart engine on desktop and mobile. The system lets traders place and manage orders from charts while brokers retain control over order routing, execution settings and risk checks through the Broker Portal. Desktop supports up to eight charts and more than 10 layouts; the mobile version is built for touch controls. Pricing and adoption figures were not disclosed.

News 2026-08-25 11:30

Pakistan Draft Law: Rs. 100M Fine for Unlicensed VC Firms

Pakistan's draft Venture Capital Act, 2026, shared by the SECP with the Board of Investment on Aug 24, 2026, would impose fines up to Rs. 100 million and up to three years' imprisonment on unlicensed venture capital operators, alongside a two-tier licensing framework, startup definition and investor thresholds.

News 2026-08-25 11:30

Dollar Weakens as US Treasury Expands Bond Buybacks

The U.S. dollar weakened after the Treasury Department announced an expansion of its long-dated government debt buybacks, injecting dollar liquidity into the financial system. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered launched distribution of a regulated Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin to facilitate institutional cross-border settlements.

News 2026-08-25 11:00

Bangladesh Caps Cash Dollar at Tk126.50 to Calm Kerb Market

On 24 August 2026, the Money Changers Association of Bangladesh set new kerb market rates, allowing licensed money changers to sell US dollars at a maximum of Tk126.50 and buy at Tk125.50, after cash dollar rates had climbed to as high as Tk128. The association rejected allegations of rate manipulation, blaming banks instead, and shared a list of illegal money changers with Bangladesh Bank and law enforcement.

News 2026-08-25 11:00

12 Companies in Liquidation After A$182M Investor Raise

The NSW Supreme Court placed 12 companies linked to accountant Christopher Malcolm Edwards under provisional liquidation after they raised A$182 million from investors. ASIC alleged investor payments were largely funded by new investor money or borrowings, not income. FTI Consulting liquidators must report within 10 weeks, with the case returning to court on 2 November 2026.

News 2026-08-25 10:30

Pakistan Remittances Hit $3.63 Billion: Why USD/PKR Traders Should Look Past One Strong Number

Pakistan remittances reached $3.631 billion in July 2026, up 13% year on year and 4.5% from June, according to the latest State Bank of Pakistan data release. The SBP remittances update is a useful external-sector input, but it is not a currency forecast. This guide explains what the inflow can mean for the Pakistan forex market and USD PKR, and what it cannot prove about the next Pakistan rupee move.

News 2026-08-24 23:40

Jackson Hole 2026 Preview: When Is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Speaking and What Could Move Markets

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is listed to deliver Jackson Hole keynote remarks on 28 August 2026. See the schedule, market scenarios and USD-gold watchlist.

News 2026-08-24 23:23

Sygnum Global FCA Warning: Check sygnumglobal.co Before You Send Money

The FCA warned that Sygnum Global and sygnumglobal.co are unauthorised. Check the phone numbers, consumer protections and payment steps before dealing.

News 2026-08-24 23:01

TICKMILL Review 2026 for India: RBI Alert, Regulation, Login and Forex Risk

The RBI Alert List, updated on 19 November 2025, names TICKMILL at row 38. RBI says listed entities are not authorised to deal in forex under FEMA or operate an authorised forex ETP in India. The FCA also lists the genuine firm TICKMILL UK LTD, FRN 717270, in a warning about a separate clone. The overseas record does not create RBI authorisation.

News 2026-08-24 22:50

FXCM Review 2026 for India: RBI Alert, Regulation, Login and Forex Risk

Bottom line: The RBI Alert List, updated on 19 November 2025, names FXCM at row 17. RBI says listed entities are not authorised to deal in forex under FEMA or operate an authorised forex ETP in India. The FCA also lists the genuine firm Stratos Markets Limited, FRN 217689, in a warning about a separate clone. The overseas record does not create RBI authorisation.

News 2026-08-24 22:37

Wealth-db.co.uk FCA Warning: How to Spot the DB UK Bank Clone

The FCA says wealth-db.co.uk is a clone of DB UK Bank Limited. Compare the fake contact details, genuine FRN, website, and seven checks before paying.

News 2026-08-24 22:12