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Europa Oil & Gas looking to drill a ‘high impact’ well onshore in the UK in early 2017 and working towards ‘half a dozen drillable prospects’ in Ireland. CEO Hugh MacKay discusses Europa’s opportunities and share price undervaluation. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG […]

Alibaba shares have come a long way since their debut in Wall Street in 2014. Price has jumped to the $120 mark before tumbling all the way down to its lows at $57.50 in 2015 then has since climbed 28% year-to-date. What’s next for the Chinese giant and how will it affect global finance?   […]

This morning the PM announced the timeline for the negotiations between the UK and the EU, by stating the intention to trigger Article 50 by March 2017. In addition, Chancellor Philip Hammond warned that Britain’s economy is facing a rollercoaster ride over the coming years during the process of negotiation to leave the EU. After […]

We got the UK Q2 GDP (YoY and QoQ) final readings this morning. The Q2 GDP YoY fell to 2.1%, compared to expectations of 2.2%, yet better than the previous figure of 1.9%. The Q2 GDP QoQ rose to 0.7%, better than the expectations and the previous figure of 0.6%. The marginal gain helped GBPUSD […]

Pinewood Studios is now 80 years old and has been behind some of the most successful films in the world, such as Harry Potter, Superman, Batman and the Bond series. As management at Pinewood discuss the future of the company as a standalone business, here we take a look back at some of the highlights. […]

Wei Li, head of investment strategy at EMEA iShares BlackRock, says ‘there are questions’ surrounding the banking sector, but it is in better shape now than it was when it faced the last financial crisis. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is a global […]

USDCAD rallied yesterday with strong bullish momentum after Yellen’s hawkish testimony about a rate hike this year, touching the resistance level at 1.3280. Yet the rally was followed by a very deep retracement, giving up all the previous gains from 23rd onwards. The significant support levels at 1.3200 and 1.3100 were both broken. It rebounded […]

Amrita Sen from Energy Aspects says that its early days to know if the framework for the cuts will hold. Saudi Arabia, UAE Kuwait and possibly Iraq will lead the cuts and Iran will be expected to freeze at current levels. Related Posts:Overview of the EUR/USD pair. April 11th. The market… April 11, 2024 The […]

Today’s calendar features a lot of FED speeches including one from Janet Yellen. The big news yesterday was the news that OPEC reached a preliminary agreement on reducing the production of oil. This will be the first oil Production cut since 8 years. In US, Fed chair Janet Yellen said in her semiannual testimony that […]

John Butler, GoldMoney Wealth says a rise in UK money supply , along with a drop in sterling, could push inflation up to as high as 4% by the end of 2017. John discusses the effects of this and how to trade the potential event. Related Posts:Weekly Forex Outlook: 12/04/2024 – More inflation data on… […]

Former professional footballer Lee Sandford, TradingCollege.co.uk, discusses his strategies as an IG client, and how he trades. Lee talks about the basics including trends, how he uses moving averages and where he places his stops. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is a global […]

As Google celebrates its 18th anniversary, with a self-congratulating Google Doodle, Chris Beauchamp and Jeremy Naylor look back at what’s been and also how to trade the stock from the near record highs. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is a global leader in […]

The three day OPEC meeting took place from Monday 26th September, in Algeria, although the Algeria Energy Minister stated that output cuts or a freeze are both possible. In fact, there are still conflicts of interest between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Iran aims to reach the pre-sanction output and regain its previous market share. It […]

GBPUSD has retraced since 22nd September after testing the significant resistance level at 1.3100 The trend remains bearish, yet it has reached the mid-term uptrend line support, which provides a stronger support. In addition, the daily Stochastic Oscillator is below 30, the price may hold at this level. In the near term, the trading pattern […]

Ursula Marchioni, chief strategist EMEA iShares BlackRock, says the ETP flows indicate that there is improved sentiment supported by the outcome of both the Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve rate announcements. Looking at September, global flows have been almost an exact 50/50 split across equity and fixed income: a contrast to the start of […]

AJ Bell investment strategist Russ Mould takes a speculative look at some of the big picture events that may steer markets in the fourth quarter. These include: US and European politics, central bank policy decisions and earnings. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is […]

The FTSE 100 cash index rallied on 21st September, helped by the Fed’s statement. Yet it retraced after testing the significant resistance level at 6930, the selling pressure at this level is heavy. The price between 7000 and 6930 is a major resistance zone, the bullish momentum will likely be restrained when it nears. In […]

Chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp and Jeremy Naylor look at the concept of volatility, when it occurs and how to trade it. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is a global leader in retail forex, providing fast and flexible access to over 10,000 financial […]

The Bank of Japan announced that rates remain unchanged at -0.01%, and the rate of government bonds purchase remains at 80 trillion yen a year. Additionally, the monetary policy framework and focus have been amended. USDJPY plunged after the BoJ announced that the rates and stimulus measures remain unchanged, testing the significant support line at […]

Chris Beauchamp, IG analyst, highlights the continued support that house builders are receiving . Driven by a favourable supply demand balance. Chris says that while the skilled labour may be limited, land banks are well supplied. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iggroup.android.cfd&hl=en_GB iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ig-trading-spread-betting/id406492428 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igcom Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108999047065291192896 IG is a […]

USDJPY has turned bearish since 6th September as the downtrend line and the support level at 102.00 were both broken. 102.00 has turned into the major resistance level, the upside selling pressure is heavy. The Bank of Japan and the Fed will announce interest rate decisions and monetary policy statements early morning and at 18:00 […]

The US CPI figures released last Friday were better-than-expected. The dollar index surged, broke three resistance levels at 95.40, 95.60 and 95.80 respectively. It retraced after testing the significant resistance level at 96.00, as the selling pressure above 96.00 is heavy. The current price holds above the newly formed support level at 95.80, testing the […]

The dollar index has rebounded since 8th September after tested the support line at 94.50. On 13th September, the index broke the downtrend line resistance and held. The current price is oscillating in the range between the downtrend line support at 95.16 and the uptrend line resistance at 95.48. The daily Stochastic Oscillator is around […]

13 September 2016: Paul Hollingsworth, UK economist at Capital Economics, says that while the Bank of England is not expected to cut rates, or release any further quantitative easing this week, policymakers will be ready to act when needed. Related Posts:Overview of the EUR/USD pair. April 16th. In plain text: The… April 16, 2024 The […]

GBPUSD UK inflation data was released earlier, CPI and Core CPI (YoY) for August were both in line with previous figures, yet slightly lower-than-expected. PPI–Input and PPI–output (YoY) for August were higher than the previous figures, yet lower-than-expected. GBPUSD fell and broke the significant support line at 1.3300. The price zone between 1.3300 and 1.3330 […]

The Boston Fed Chair Rosengren made a hawkish statement last Friday, mentioning that if rates remain at a low level for long term, will pose risks of overheat to the economy and may result in another recession. The hawkish statement boosted the market expectations on a September rate hike, and pushed the dollar index up. […]

USDCAD Canadian Net Change in Employment and Unemployment Rate for August, will be released at 12:30 GMT today. USDCAD has turned bearish since 1st September, when the US ISM figure underperformed. Yet the level at 1.2800 is a significant support level. USDCAD has rebounded since 7th September, after the Bank of Canada announced rates remain […]

EURUSD The ECB interest rate decision and monetary policy statement, will be released today at 11:45 and 12:30 GMT respectively. The Eurozone economy remains tepid, and the inflation growth is still weak. The market expects the ECB to implement more stimulus measures in the coming months as the inflation still remains low. The interest rate […]

Andrew Benitz, Jersey Oil & Gas CEO, says the recent deal to bring Statoil into its north sea operations validates the asset. The venture carries JOG to the value $25 million of exploration costs. Andrew also talks about the belief that the north sea is s spent force, telling IG that this is far from […]

The US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI for August, released yesterday, plunged to 51.4, the lowest level since Jan 2010, resulted in the sharp falling of the dollar. The dollar weakened across the board. The ISM Manufacturing PMI released on 1st September fell below 50. The subsequent Non-Farm Payroll released last Friday was weak. The ISM Non-Manufacturing […]