Day: May 9, 2016

May 9
2016

Will Hedging and Real Ticks Backtesting Sway You Toward MT5?

In March, MetaQuotes had launched a public beta of MetaTrader 5 platform with position hedging and backtesting on real ticks. In April, the developer had pushed the modification to brokers’ demo servers. The companies can disable creation of hedging accounts in MT5 (which they mostly do). However, the feature is already there and soon will be used not only in demo accounts but also in live accounts once the necessary preparations are […]

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May 9
2016

Japanese Yen Slips on Potential for Intervention

Japanese yen is mostly lower today, thanks in large part to the fact that an intervention from the government could be a possibility. Yen is lower against its major counterparts today. After seeing some strength in recent weeks, yen is heading lower as threats of possible intervention weigh on the currency. Taro Aso, Japan’s finance minister, indicated earlier that the Japanese government is willing to intervene in the currency markets […]

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May 9
2016

Euro Trades Mixed as More Greek Discussion Gets Under Way

More discussions about what to do about Greek debt are getting underway, and that is impacting the euro today. The 19-nation currency is trading mixed today, heading lower against the pound and the dollar, but gaining ground against currencies like the yen. Once again, Greece is in the spotlight. Eurozone policymakers are meeting to discuss what can be done about Greek debt. Some countries are looking […]

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