Local brokers do not provide unlimited access to virtual trading accounts (also known as demo account or simulated trading account) becauuse of costs involved.
Most provide 2-week access and frankly this is really not enough for a FX trader -aspirant to hands-on. Don’t be deterred, there are some foreign alternatives that provided unlimited access with no-fuss.
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Posted on May 27th, 2008 by Soh Tiong Hum
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The results for the May 2008 German IFO Business Climate Survey was released yesterday.
It is a hotly anticipated data to come out of Europe every month and of course part of the reason is the size of the German economy. It is considered a leading indicator and gives a clue how Europe is likely to [...]
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Soh Tiong Hum
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Last night we saw the NAHB Index published at 15 May 2008 1700 GMT or 16 May 2008 0100 local time.
The NAHB index assess the market for new single-family home sales plus builder expectations for future trends (for the US). Basically it tracks the residential real estate market in the US. The ability for families [...]
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by Soh Tiong Hum
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As a result, we have a rally in the EURO.
(IGM)The [GERMAN ECONOMY], at least, put in a storming performance in Q1, with [GDP]…
The [GERMAN ECONOMY], at least, put in a storming performance in Q1, with [GDP] rising by a much bigger than expected 1.5% q/q vs a 0.7% consensus f/c and accordingly the y/y pace [...]
Posted on May 15th, 2008 by Soh Tiong Hum
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