Candlestick analysis, as part of forex technical analysis, offers a wide range of different patterns for determining the continuation of a trend or market reversal. A special place in it is occupied by the Doji candlestick. But it has many different variants, and each has its own definition in the market. Today we will look at all types of Doji candles and learn some helpful tips for their application in forex trading.

Investors trading in the financial market commonly face issues with equity, which creates difficulties in conducting operations with currency pairs and other assets. This lack of equity is primarily due to the modest income generated from investments. Consequently, investors explore various options to address this issue, with the most popular being a margin provided by brokerage companies as collateral while obtaining credit. However, the margin has its unique features and drawbacks that a trader must be aware of before making a decision.

The main topic of the world media кrecently was the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in California. In 2020-2021, this bank was actively attracting deposits and investing depositors' funds in bonds, but as the Federal Reserve (Fed) tightened its monetary policy, the yield on them began to fall far behind securities of new issues, and prices began to fall. U.S. regulators are still trying to understand the scale of the problem, but it is already known that several regional U.S. banks are at risk.

A stock market is a trading floor where stocks listed by companies are traded through direct exchanges between multiple parties (OTC). This kind of interaction is called a stock exchange. It is one of the most important elements of the modern economy. The exchange provides companies with the opportunity to raise additional capital. A buyer can acquire ownership of a business.

Stock market price charts are like a cardiogram on a medical monitor: the more frequent the change, the more lively the market. But if you know where to look, the monitor will show much more: breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation, and blood pressure levels. It is the same with a chart in the forex market: it does not only show the rise or fall of the price.

The forex market may seem quite complicated to some newbies. Plenty of instruments, calculators, different programs, and strategies - all this can make an unprepared trader's head spin. But to establish successful trading it is not necessary to plunge at once so much new information. At first, it is enough to understand what currency pairs are, as they are the main instrument on the forex market.

The schedule of forex trading sessions allows the trader to determine the best time to start working. During different sessions, the volatility of assets changes: increases or decreases. The highest trading volume is observed when different platforms and exchanges in different geographical zones work simultaneously. Traders track the chart with the help of the indicator of trading sessions - a special tool of technical analysis.

Credit ratings help investors categorize issuers of stocks, bonds, or entire nations by their level of debt risk. Depending on the level of credit rating assigned, you can understand the level of credit risk. Ratings are issued by rating agencies that have different rating systems. One such agency is Standard & Poor's. Today we will learn more about it, including its importance for investors and traders.

The past year has brought many worries to investors. All three major stock market indices - the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq - fell hard. The bond market hasn't been left out either if you look at the Bloomberg AGG index. Overall, 2022 is a dismal episode for the major stock and bond indices. Lingering COVID problems, unrelenting inflation, and Fed rate hikes have done their dark work. In 2023, many of the problems are certainly not going anywhere.

An inside bar can be part of an extremely effective price action strategy. However, the effectiveness of the inside bar is highly dependent on the market context. In other words, the inside bar by itself is not a working trading setup. We need to see additional factors that tell us that the potential profit is worth the corresponding risk. And that's not always easy, because you have to consider several components at once.