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News moves fast — and so do the markets. With Newsquawk integrated into Capital.com, you can explore real-time headlines, detailed reports and tailored updates directly where you trade.

When trading contracts for difference (CFDs), managing risk is just as important as identifying opportunities. One way to do this is through stop-loss orders — tools designed to close positions automatically if the market moves beyond a chosen level.

The S&P 500-to-gold ratio provides a clear way to compare the performance of US equities with gold. By tracking how many ounces of gold are required to equal the value of the S&P 500 index, the ratio helps illustrate shifts in investor sentiment and the balance between risk and caution.

The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

Explore how to get the most out of the Capital.com mobile app with these practical trading tips. From managing risk and setting protective orders to using AI-driven insights and educational tools, discover how to trade more efficiently and stay informed.

Learn how to access the NSE Nifty 50 Index (India 50) as an overseas investor – via ETFs, mutual funds, CFDs and derivatives.

ETFs have become an established way to access a broad mix of markets within a single trade. They combine the flexibility of shares with the diversification of funds, making them a commonly used instrument among both retail and institutional traders.

Since mid-October, the S&P has fallen around 4%, while the Nasdaq has declined about 5%. There are many reasons for this, and various paths that have led us here over the past month.

Japan’s stock market provides access to established and internationally recognised companies that remain competitive across technology, consumer goods and manufacturing.