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The fractal indicator was created by the famous trader Bill Williams. It can be used in isolation or together with other indicators. He is considered one of the progenitors of modern trading psychology. Back in the 1980s, he put forward the Chaos Theory, which offered a methodological understanding of market structures. He combined trading psychology with applied technical analysis and developed a trading system that was ahead of its time.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed oil prices to their highest level since 2008 and raised fears of "stagflation," writes Business Insider. We are now seeing a surge in the prices of oil, gas, wheat, and base metals, dashing hopes for a strong (and soon) global economic recovery. Oil hit its highest level since July 2008, raising investor fears of "stagflation," a dangerous combination of high inflation and a stagnant economy - low or even negative growth.

Investors and traders use various methods to predict the price movements of stocks, currencies, and other instruments. Technical analysis tools have become the most common. They use mathematical algorithms to calculate the patterns of changes in quotes and draw conclusions about further developments with a certain degree of probability. The other approach - the fundamental analysis - although complicated, is considered by many investors to be more effective. A beginner in the market should know at least its general provisions.

Every first-time investor looking to profit from trading does not consider cryptocurrency alternatives, focusing on two main ways: trading and mining. The main cryptocurrencies are Bitcoin and Ethereum. The dreams of those who come to the world of cryptocurrency mining are shattered by the "powerful hammers" of mining pools, which have become not just difficult, but almost impossible to compete with.

Forex trading is one of the most promising activities for those who want to have a source of income, independent of crises, quarantines, and other restrictions. In the foreign exchange market, some assets are always getting cheaper, others are getting more expensive, and every time you can make money on exchange rate fluctuations from the comfort of your home. All you need for forex trading is a computer, the Internet, some knowledge about trading fundamentals, and an account at a brokerage company. Today, we will learn what steps you should take to start trading forex.

Every beginning investor, having defined his investment objectives and risk profile, thinks about how to structure his portfolio so that it meets his needs. There are a large number of financial instruments on the market and the question of proper portfolio structuring is more relevant than ever.

Almost all beginners have heard of the Price Action method, but many people identify it with the usual candlestick analysis, which is not quite correct. The fact is that the Price Action really takes over many of the provisions of the candlestick analysis, but it is an optimized method for the current market conditions. We suggest taking a closer look at this type of technical analysis to understand what Price Action is and how it can be applied to enhance your trading results.

When it comes to forex trading, there is a fine line between success and failure, and a forex trading plan is something that can tip the scales in favor of one or the other. Given the fact that every decision you make when trading the forex market leads to either success or failure, you want to be able to implement a method or formula that is designed to minimize the risk of loss and help you succeed in your achievements and goals.

Any trading strategy will be absolutely meaningless if you cannot manage your emotions and have not developed a special, trading psychology. You must have three basic components: intelligence, finances, and method.

Fibonacci levels are one of the most universal and widespread tools, which beginners and experienced traders use for trading forex and other markets. It is widely known that market prices tend to gravitate towards levels where the greatest volume of market orders is accumulated. There are several techniques for detecting and predicting such levels.