Education is vital to the success of a trader's career. IronFX aims to provide traders with a meaningful and informative content through a continuously updated library of resources for our clients to access from their desktop or on the go through their mobile devices. Our trading podcasts, reflects our commitment to providing traders with meaningful and informative content based on diversity and practical purpose, encompassing up-to-date information needed for online investing and updates on ...
…
continue reading
IronFX Podcasts
1
Different types of trade entries and how to use them
4:33
4:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:33- Master the three entry styles (market, limit, stop) so you stop chasing and start executing cleanly. - Learn when each entry type shines - ranges, breakouts, momentum, and volatile sessions. - Get real-world tips to reduce missed entries, bad fills, and “almost perfect” trades.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Which are the key news events to watch out for every month?
7:49
7:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:49- Get the monthly “hit list” of market-moving events that regularly shake FX, gold, and oil. - Learn how to plan around news so you stop getting blindsided by sudden spikes. - Walk away with a simple routine to trade the aftermath - not the chaos.By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Find out which markets really move - and how to trade them without getting whipsawed. - Learn how to size positions properly so volatility becomes opportunity, not danger. - Get a trader’s guide to choosing the right market for your strategy and risk tolerance.By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Learn the fastest path to real skill - without paying “tuition” through painful losses. - Discover when demo is holding you back and when a small live account accelerates discipline. - Get a step-by-step transition plan so your live performance matches your demo results.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
What are stable coins and why are they so popular?
3:13
3:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:13- Understand stablecoins in plain English - what they are, why they matter, and why traders use them. - Learn the real risks behind the word “stable” so you can avoid nasty surprises. - Get clarity on how stablecoins fit into the bigger trading and market ecosystem.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Building a Pre-Trade Checklist to Improve Discipline
10:41
10:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:41- Steal a simple checklist that instantly tightens discipline and reduces impulsive trades. - Learn the key “yes/no” filters that separate high-quality setups from noise. - Walk away with a repeatable routine that makes your performance more consistent.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
How to Handle a Losing Streak Without Blowing Your Account
7:26
7:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:26- Learn how to survive the inevitable losing streak without revenge trading or spiraling. - Get practical circuit-breaker rules that protect your account when emotions run hot. - Discover how to diagnose what’s wrong - strategy, execution, or conditions—and fix it fast.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
The 3 Forex Trading Sessions: When Volatility and Opportunity Peak
8:59
8:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:59- Learn the “personality” of each session so you trade when the market is most alive. - Discover the best volatility windows - especially the overlaps - where big moves often start. - Get a session-based strategy map so you stop forcing trades in dead hours and start timing it right.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
What is Divergence and How Can You Trade It?
7:35
7:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:35- Learn how to spot divergence properly - so you stop buying tops and selling bottoms by accident. - Discover the confirmation signals that turn divergence from a “warning” into a trade idea. - Walk away with a clean, beginner-friendly approach you can apply on EURUSD, gold, and more.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Understanding Risk-On vs Risk-Off Market Sentiment: How to Trade Both Conditions
6:19
6:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:19- Learn a simple “market mood” framework so you stop guessing and start trading what the big money is reacting to. - Discover how to spot regime shifts early - before the move becomes obvious and crowded. - Walk away with a practical playbook for what to trade in risk-on days versus risk-off shocks.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
The Hidden Costs of Trading: Spreads, Slippage, and Swap Rates Explained
6:45
6:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:45- Find out what’s quietly eating your P&L even when your strategy “should” work. - Learn how to pick trade styles that fit costs - so your edge isn’t drained by spreads and slippage. - Get a checklist to audit your trades and instantly see where performance is leaking.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Currency Strength Analysis: How to Find the Strongest vs Weakest Pairs to Trade
3:47
3:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:47- Learn how to stack the odds by pairing strength versus weakness - like trading with the wind at your back. - See an easy method to identify the strongest currency in minutes, not hours. - Get a repeatable routine to build higher-probability watchlists every weeBy IronFX
…
continue reading
1
The COT Report: How to Use Commitment of Traders Data in Your Forex Analysis
4:23
4:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:23- Peek behind the curtain and see how large players are positioned - so you’re not trading blind. - Learn how to use COT to filter trades and avoid stepping in front of crowded positioning. - Get a clear way to combine COT with price action for cleaner, more confident setups.By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Find the timeframe that matches your personality - so trading feels controlled, not chaotic. - Learn why most traders fail by choosing the wrong timeframe for their lifestyle and patience level. - Get a simple way to pick your “home timeframe” and build consistency around it.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
What is a realistic daily target to have in trading?
7:43
7:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:43- Hear the honest truth about daily targets - and why they often sabotage good traders. - Learn a smarter goal system that builds consistency without forcing low-quality trades. - Get a practical alternative approach that keeps you disciplined and protects your account.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
How many timeframes should you use when analyzing charts?
4:31
4:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:31- Cut through analysis paralysis with a clean, three-timeframe model that actually works. - Learn how pros separate “direction, setup, and entry” so your charts stop contradicting each other. - Walk away with a faster workflow that improves decisions without adding complexity.By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Which is the easiest market to begin trading?
3:56
3:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:56Confused about where to start trading? Desmond reveals why forex beats stocks, crypto, and commodities for beginners. Discover why the $7.5 trillion forex market offers the perfect training ground for new traders. Learn why trading euro dollar is like learning to drive in a sedan, while crypto is like starting with a Formula One car. Get Desmond's …
…
continue reading
1
How much money do you need to begin trading?
3:42
3:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:42Discover the real minimum capital you need to start forex trading. Learn why starting with too little money actually makes you a worse trader (and what to do instead) Get the exact dollar amounts successful traders recommend for different trading goals. Find out the psychological capital requirements that nobody talks about - but could make or brea…
…
continue reading
1
Short or long term trading? Which is better?
3:36
3:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:36Discover why most forex brokers secretly want you to day trade - and why that might be costing you thousands. From George Soros's billion-pound trade to your euro dollar position - learn which trading style actually makes money. Short-term trading promises quick profits but delivers sleepless nights - find out if you're built for the fast lane or t…
…
continue reading
- The age-old trading debate settled: Should you ride the momentum of breakouts or catch the turns with reversals? - Discover why false breakouts are draining your account and how to spot the real moves that matter. - Learn the secret that profitable traders know: It's not about choosing sides, it's about reading the market's mood. - From euro doll…
…
continue reading
1
U.S. Inflation Surprise and Repricing of Federal Reserve Policy Expectations
4:07
4:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:07- June’s U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected - How would it impact rate cut expectations from the Federal Reserve? - What is the impact on asset classes such as bonds and equities?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Renewed U.S. Tariff Escalations and Global Trade War Risks
4:18
4:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:18- President Trump announced multiple rounds of major tariffs in July - Financial markets were rattled once more - What were the immediate impacts on the affected trading partners?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Record Highs and Extreme Volatility in Major Cryptocurrencies
4:35
4:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:35- Bitcoin made new all-time highs while Ethereum jumped above $3,500 - What has driven this explosive move in crypo markets? - What should investors and traders, new and experienced, watch out for?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Weaker Global Growth and Downturn in Key Macroeconomic Data
4:08
4:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:08- Disappointing releases across major economies - Global concerns rising on the economic recovery & stagflation risks - What factors have driven this 'soft' growth?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Escalating Middle East Tensions and Oil Price Volatility
4:08
4:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:08- Geopolitical conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, with markets closely tracking the possibility of direct U.S. military involvement - President Donald Trump’s public deliberations on whether to strike Iran led to heightened investor anxiety - Oil prices initially spiked following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, then rose roughly 3% as s…
…
continue reading
1
U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Signals Caution on Easing
3:55
3:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:55- The Fed left interest rates unchanged at its June policy meeting, maintaining projections for two rate cuts later in 2025 - However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone, highlighting persistent inflation and the uncertain impact of proposed U.S. trade tariffs - How did this meeting affect market expectations for future rate cuts?…
…
continue reading
- The U.S. Senate passed new stablecoin legislation (the GENIUS Act) - Will this act enable broader adoption of stablecoins by banks and fintechs? - Who stands to benefit in this significant step in digital asset regulation?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Persistent Market Volatility Amid Trade and Economic Uncertainty
4:31
4:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:31- U.S. equity markets experienced heightened volatility due to economic consequences of potential new tariffs - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw modest declines, while utilities outperformed as a defensive play - How can traders navigate through the current macro environment?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Financial markets fell into turmoil following "Liberation Day" - Volatility and panic surged as nearly all asset classes experienced heavy losses - Could we see global trade tension de-escalate in the coming weeks?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- What is the U.S. earnings season all about and how often does it occur? - Why is it a critical period and which asset classes are impacted? - How can traders prepare for earnings season?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- How did it come about and what does it mean in the context of financial markets? - How did traders take advantage of US exceptionalism in 2024? - Will this phenomenon continue in 2025?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- What is stagflation in economics? - Why has global trade tensions raised risks of stagflation for many eco use around the world? - How would stagflation impact investors and traders alike?By IronFX
…
continue reading
Surging Gold Prices - what is happening and are there any trading opportunities?: - Why has demand for gold surged again in 2025? - Besides the tariff-related headlines, what other factors are behind the rise in prices? - How can traders position themselves in this current environment?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
How will the tariffs affect safe-haven assets?
3:33
3:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:33How will the tariffs affect safe-haven assets?: - Which securities are typically deemed as safe-haven assets? - Which safe-haven assets benefited as a result of the tariff turmoil? - Which safe-haven assets were negatively impacted by tariffs and why?By IronFX
…
continue reading
Liberation Day - which markets were hit the hardest?: - U.S. President Donald Trump released sweeping tariffs on Liberation Day, 2nd of April - Which of the major trading partners were levied with additional tariffs and by how much? - What was the immediate reaction in financial markets following these announcements? - Which asset classes were impa…
…
continue reading
The Bond Market's reaction to Tariff News: Opportunities in Fixed Income: - Many asset classes including bonds have been roiled by tariff headlines - What did bonds - a safe-haven asset - get negatively impacted? - What were the crticial factors that led to a bond rout?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Europe, particularly Germany, is proposing a new framework for higher defence & infrastructure spending - What was the trigger point for this sudden pivot? - Which countries are likely to benefit from the launch of this new framework? - Which asset classes are the primary beneficiaries of higher fiscal spending & why?…
…
continue reading
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the formation of a crypto reserve - Which coins will be designated as part of this reserve? - How will this reserve be funded?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- U.S. stocks are undergoing a strong correction, similar in depth to the correction that took place from July to August of 2024 - What factors have contributed in the build up of this ongoing correction? - Was there any specific trigger point(s)? - How can traders position themselves to take advantage of this stock market correction? Which sectors…
…
continue reading
- What is quarterly rebalancing with respect to financial markets and asset managers? - Which entities engage in this rebalancing act and why do they do it? - How do their actions impact flows for asset classes such as stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- Gold made a new all-time high in February - What is driving the robust demand for this precious metal? - What is the outlook over the next 1 to 2 quarters?By IronFX
…
continue reading
1
Drill Baby, Drill: How would an energy-independent U.S. impact global market?
3:41
3:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:41- President Donald Trump signed off on an executive order to expand oil & gas production following his inauguration - In a bid to become energy-independent, how would prices for crude oil and natural gas be impacted? - Which domestic upstream and downstream O&G companies benefit from this executive order?…
…
continue reading
1
DeepSeek: A.I. Disruptor or Overhyped Start-up?
3:42
3:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:42- DeepSeek made headlines in late January - What is this company & why did it generate so much interest globally in a single day? - How would this company alter the A.I. landscape?By IronFX
…
continue reading
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on these key industrial metals on 10th February - Why are these metals critical in construction & infrastructure projects? - How can we take advantage of any dislocation in pricing?By IronFX
…
continue reading
European stocks are at odds with the economy: - European indices such as the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and FTSE 100 are trading at or close to all-time highs - However, the economies of many European countries, especially Germany, France and the United Kingdom, are all struggling - Why is there a disconnect between the European indices and their respectiv…
…
continue reading
Preparing for 2025: - Recap of 2024 (FX/Commodities/Indices) - Key drivers & risks for financial markets - Donald Trump's inauguration - Trump Trades 2.0By IronFX
…
continue reading
Top 10 Common Trading Mistakes: - New traders will make mistakes as they commence their journey into financial markets - What is the common pitfall that they encounter? - How can these mistakes be avoided?By IronFX
…
continue reading
What Are Pips in Forex Trading?: - Understanding pips - How to calculate pips in forex trading - Example of calculating pips in forex tradingBy IronFX
…
continue reading
1
China's economic slowdown: Navigating headwinds
5:11
5:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:11- China's growth falls short of targets - Impact on global trade - Government response and policy measures - Long-term outlook for the Chinese economy - Potential trading opportunitiesBy IronFX
…
continue reading
- Universal tariff implementation of 10-20% on all imports and 60% on Chinese goods - Impact on industrial production and global supply chains - Market sector rotation between domestic-facing vs export-oriented companies - Effects on inflation and consumer prices - Potential trading opportunitiesBy IronFX
…
continue reading