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Market insight, written by traders
Analysis, education and company news from our Dubai desk — practical reading for anyone trading Forex, indices and commodities.
Why Did My Stop Loss Trigger When the MT5 Chart Didn’t Touch It?
A stop loss can trigger without the visible candle touching its level because the chart and the stop may use different prices. For typical OTC forex instruments, a sell position’s stop loss is checked against the ask price, while candles commonly show bid prices. The ask can reach your stop even when the displayed bid stays below it.
Why Do Forex Spreads Widen at Night? A Guide for UAE Traders
Forex spreads can widen at night when fewer market participants are available to buy and sell, or when a currency pair approaches its daily rollover period. News and sudden price moves can widen them too. For traders in the UAE, the useful question is not whether a spread ever changes, but when it changes, what the full trade costs, and how those conditions affect an order.
Forex vs Stocks vs Commodities: How the Markets Differ
Forex, stocks and commodities are influenced by different economic forces and represent different types of exposure.
Is the Forex Market Predictable—or Is Risk the Only Controllable Variable?
The forex market can be analysed, but it cannot be predicted with certainty. Economic data, central-bank decisions, institutional positioning and market sentiment can help traders develop informed scenarios. None of them can guarantee the direction or timing of the next price movement.
Common Mistakes New Traders Make in Dubai (And How to Avoid Them)
New traders in Dubai often make costly mistakes due to poor risk management rather than incorrect market predictions. Common issues include oversized positions, moving stop-losses, revenge trading, skipping demo practice, and ignoring major news events. Building a disciplined trading plan, managing position sizes, and practising consistent risk management can help traders avoid these mistakes.
Sector-Based Trading: Tech, Energy and Financial Stocks from Dubai
Explore sector-based trading from Dubai and learn how technology, energy and financial stocks can provide targeted market exposure while reducing reliance on a single company. Smartfin explains sector strategies, key market drivers and how sector positions can complement stocks and indices.
UAE Public Holidays and Their Impact on Forex and Gold Markets
UAE public holidays can affect local bank services, broker support hours and regional trading activity, but global forex and gold markets generally remain open according to international trading schedules. Smartfin explains what UAE traders should expect and how to plan around holiday periods.
Ramadan Trading Hours: How UAE Markets and Brokers Adjust
Ramadan can change UAE working hours, broker support schedules, and regional trading activity, but global forex and gold markets continue to operate normally. Smartfin explains how Ramadan may affect liquidity, trading routines, and market conditions for UAE traders.
Do You Pay Tax on Forex Trading Profits in the UAE?
Discover what UAE traders should know about forex trading taxes. This Smartfin guide explains the current tax treatment for individual traders, business entities, and UAE residents with potential tax obligations in other jurisdictions.
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