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Andrew Wong

Global Markets Analyst | Macro Research

Andrew follows the bigger picture behind daily market moves — from interest rates and central bank decisions to global capital flows and investor sentiment. He connects the headlines with what is actually happening in the market, helping readers make sense of the “why” behind the price moves.

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Danny

Senior Forex & CFD Trader | Risk Management

Danny has spent more than a decade trading Forex and CFDs through both quiet markets and some very rough ones. He writes about leverage, risk management, trading psychology and the mistakes traders often learn the hard way. His approach is simple: understand the risk first, then think about the trade.

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David Lim

Personal Finance Writer | Money Management

David focuses on the money questions that come up in everyday life — how much to save, where your money goes, how to plan for big expenses, and when to start thinking about retirement. He keeps things practical and easy to follow, with less jargon and more advice that actually works in real life.

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William Lee

Fund Research Analyst | ETF Specialist

William likes to look under the hood before judging an investment product. He digs into fund holdings, fees, performance, drawdowns and the numbers behind ETFs and other funds. If a fund looks great on the surface, William is usually the guy asking, “What are we missing?”

Volatility & Indices

Risk Management for Trading Euro Against Malaysian Ringgit: EUR/MYR Guide

Risk Management for Trading Euro Against Malaysian Ringgit: EUR/MYR Guide

Learn risk management for trading Euro against Malaysian Ringgit, including EUR/MYR stop-losses, position sizing, liquidity and volatility risks, ECB and BNM policy, and practical hedging strategies.

Crude Oil and the US Energy Sector: Price Correlation & Market Impact

Crude Oil and the US Energy Sector: Price Correlation & Market Impact

Explore the relationship between crude oil and the US energy sector, including how oil prices affect energy stocks, shale producers, refiners and investment flows, plus the role of the US dollar and renewables.

Standard Lot vs Micro Lot: A Trader’s Guide to US Index Risk

Standard Lot vs Micro Lot: A Trader’s Guide to US Index Risk

Confused about standard lot vs micro lot? This 2026 guide breaks down the risk, contract values, and position sizing for trading US indices like the S&P 500. Essential for new and experienced traders.

Derivatives Mechanics

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Standard Lot vs Micro Lot: A Trader’s Guide to US Index Risk
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Standard Lot vs Micro Lot: A Trader’s Guide to US Index Risk

Confused about standard lot vs micro lot? This 2026 guide breaks down the risk, contract values, and position sizing for trading US indices like the S&P 500. Essential for new and experienced traders.

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How Bid-Ask Spreads Are Calculated in Derivative Markets: 2026 Guide

Learn how bid-ask spreads are calculated in derivative markets, what affects spread width, and how liquidity, volatility and market makers influence trading costs.

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CFD Trading: An Analyst’s Guide to Mechanics, Costs, and Systemic Risks

A professional, data-driven guide to CFD Trading in 2026. Analyse what CFD trading is, how it works, its core mechanics like leverage, and the critical risks and costs involved.

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How Quantitative Tightening (QT) Impacts US Equity Liquidity & Markets

Explore how Quantitative Tightening (QT) impacts US equity liquidity by draining bank reserves, raising bond yields, compressing stock valuations and increasing market volatility.

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We aim to make financial information easier to understand and more relevant to everyday investors. By connecting global
market developments with local insights, we share practical, research-based perspectives to help Malaysian investors
better understand the markets and develop their own investment knowledge.

GLOBAL INSIGHT, LOCAL FOCUS

Following major developments in US and SEA markets, while focusing on Malaysia’s economic policies and Bursa Malaysia.

GLOBAL INSIGHT, LOCAL FOCUS

Following major developments in US and SEA markets, while focusing on Malaysia’s economic policies and Bursa Malaysia.

GLOBAL INSIGHT, LOCAL FOCUS

Following major developments in US and SEA markets, while focusing on Malaysia’s economic policies and Bursa Malaysia.

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