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Where could UK interest rates go next? 🏛️

With inflation still above target, the path for Bank Rate isn’t as straightforward as it once looked. Could rates stay higher for longer or will cuts return in 2027? 👀

Swipe through for the key things investors should be watching ➡️

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Discover the key differences between Options and CFDs. Our latest guide breaks down fixed expiration dates, continuous holding, time decay, and leverage.

Read the full article here ➡️ https://www.xtb.com/en/education/options-vs-cfds

Treading water gets exhausting, especially when inflation is pulling from below. 🌊

Idle summer cash isn’t safe; it’s stagnant. Put your capital on autopilot with automated recurring plans so you can enjoy the deep end without staring at red and green candles.

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All eyes on Jackson Hole 👀

As central bankers, economists and market participants gather in Wyoming, investors are watching closely for clues on the Fed’s next move and what it could mean for markets.

The big question: What comes next for interest rates? 📈

A margin call triggers when market losses reduce your account equity below the minimum threshold required to keep trades open.

When you receive a margin call, you must take immediate action:

Deposit Additional Funds: Top up your account to bring your equity back above required levels.

Close Positions: Manually close one or more trades to reduce your overall required margin.

If you take no action and losses continue, your broker will reach the stop-out level and automatically begin closing your positions to limit further capital loss.

When people hear the word risk, they often think of losing money.

But there’s another type of risk that gets talked about far less: doing nothing.

Keeping cash in a savings account can feel safe, but if inflation outpaces your returns, your money gradually loses purchasing power over time.

Investing isn’t about chasing quick wins or taking reckless bets. It’s about understanding your goals, choosing a level of risk you’re comfortable with, and building a strategy that works for you over the long term.

Your banking app might have a sleek design.

But good design doesn’t automatically mean your money is working towards your goals.

Saving and investing each have a role to play. Cash can help cover short-term needs and emergencies, while investing may help you work towards long-term growth.

The important question isn’t where your money sits, it’s what job it’s doing.

Investing isn’t a “club.”

For a long time, investing has felt like it was reserved for people in suits, trading floors and finance degrees.

The reality? You don’t need a Wall Street office or years of experience to start learning about investing.

Everyone starts somewhere. The important step is simply getting started.

Swipe through to see why investing isn’t an exclusive club, and why your future doesn’t have to wait.

Your money works hard to earn. Why not give it the opportunity to work for you too?

For many people, saving is where their financial journey begins. Investing can be the next step for money that isn’t needed in the short term.

The key isn’t choosing one over the other, it’s understanding the role each plays in your financial plan.