Recent content by martin brown

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    Is this slippage or what!

    Bitstream, i compare the futures & spot prices contantly during news events. without a doubt the bid/offer spreads in futures are much bigger and prices are more erratic during these times compared with spot. re:the charts. no, that was not a misprint. if you still dispute this then show me a...
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    Is this slippage or what!

    Bitstream, you asked a question, i gave you an answer. would you like to comment on the chart i posted? as far as i am aware IB do not have a dealing desk. they offer spot AND futures, take your pick! not sure why you wish to change the subject to the "bucket shop Vs non-dealing...
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    Is this slippage or what!

    wed - US CPI. British Pound globex futures spikes low before reversing. This was not the case in the interbank spot market, which just spiked up on the news. I've checked this annomoly with several sources that all show the same thing. Not sure what to make of it (other than market...
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    InteractiveBrokers Forex Balances

    which one do you use?
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    IB and trading halts

    you state that this has never happened to you yet. i dont understand what you are complaining about. can you provide a link?
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    Going Prop = Resume Killer?

    i guess if you fail as a trader at a prop firm, then yes you may rightly be percieved as a loser. but if you are a successfull trader at a prop, then why the hell would you want to work for someone else anyway!
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    FX Prop desks

    What are the commissions for CME/Globex currency futures at a prop/arcade?
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