Major Averages Hovering Firmly In Positive Territory – US Commentary

While the French CAC 40 Index edged down by 0.1%, the German DAX Index rose by 0.3% and the UK’s FTSE 100 Index climbed by 0.5%. In the bond market, treasuries have moved to the downside amid the strength on Wall Street. As a result, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves …

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FTSE 100 movers: Sky jumps but retailers retreat on H&M sales

Broadcaster Sky was among the top gainers after it and BT agreed a deal to sell their channels on each other’s platforms. Under the agreement, Sky will receive wholesale supply of the BT Sport channels enabling it to offer its customers access to every single match of the Premier League, the UEFA …

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The Accumulator: Santa rally still on the cards

December is traditionally the best month for the FTSE 100, and history seems to suggest there is something to the idea of a ‘Santa’ rally. Investment groups Schroders and Tilney have put some numbers on the trend. After looking through data for the last 20 years, Schroders found that the FTSE 100 rose …

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Oil Prices Fail to Support Ruble

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How Forex Managed Account Works

Today’s investors and traders have a lot to deal with and most don’t have the time, experience, technical setup or privileged information necessary to succeed. This has led to more and more investors and traders to search for new solutions to help them deal with the difficulties. There are many such solutions being offered from social trading to purchasable trading systems or even programmed asset management systems. All of the offered solutions have […]

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FTSE 100 ends at high point of the day but just short of 7500

The Footsie ended the week on a high note, finishing the day at its highest level as US stocks rebounded. The FTSE 100 closed at 7,491, up 42 points on the day and 96 points on the week. The large number of dollar earners in the FTSE 100 celebrated sterling’s travails on the forex markets, as cable …

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FTSE 100 makes gains as pound weakens; US shares rally

It came as the US dollar rise prompted currency traders to take profits after the news out of Brussels was that Brexit negotiations would move into the second phase, and involve talk on trade. Sterling lost 0.90% against the Euro and 0.72% against the …

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How the FTSE 100 has changed since 1984 – and what it says about UK plc

Such a process has been conducted on a quarterly basis since the index’s inception in 1984. As such, a long-term look at the index’s composition is reflective of changes in the UK’s economy. We’ve analysed the industry of each FTSE 100 listed company as of December each year dating back to 1984 to …

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U.S. Industrial Production Rises Less Than Expected In November

After reporting a much bigger than expected increase in U.S. industrial production in the previous month, the Federal Reserve released a report on Friday showing that production rose by less than expected in the month of November.

The Fed said indust…

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Traders Again Ready for Risk?

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Weaker pound helps FTSE 100 outperforms continental European stocks

London’s main stock index is the standout performer in Europe, as more pressure on the pound draws investors into the FTSE 100. Sterling weakness flatters revenue earned abroad when it is repatriated into pounds, and helps make UK exports more competitive. The blue-chip London index is well …

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New York Manufacturing Index Indicates Slower Growth In December

Growth in New York manufacturing activity slowed by more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday.

The New York Fed said its general business conditions index dropped …

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Pound Stays Strong, Euro Edges Down

Today, the European assets are trading mixed. The British pound holds steady against the US dollar, while the euro is weakening. The EUR/USD pair fell below 1.18. The trading sentiment has changed after Mario Draghi’s speech during the ECB press conference yesterday. The President of the ECB cautiously commented about the market situation and stated that the quantitative easing program will be maintained according to the plan agreed at the last meeting. […]

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New York Manufacturing Index Falls More Than Expected In December

Growth in New York manufacturing activity slowed by more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday.

The New York Fed said its general business conditions index dropped …

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The Morning Market Pulse – Sufficient Progress, Insufficient Prowess

The lone gainers are E.ON (broker upgrade), Adidas, HeidelbergCement (disposal), Munich Re/Allianz and Vonovia. The FTSE 100 is holding its bounce off 7435. The DAX 30 may have bottomed out at 13000. Dow Jones Futures have bounced off 24500 to resume t…

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Oil Rises Despite IEA's Warning For OPEC

Crude oil futures drifted higher Friday ahead of U.S. rig count figures that may show domestic producers in the mood to drill.

The International Energy Agency warned that U.S. production would offset OPEC’s supply quota plan again in 2018.

OPEC is t…

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Persimmon chairman quits over boss’s £100m bonus

The FTSE 100 rose 13 points, or 0.2%, to 7,462. Outside the FTSE 100, shares in small cap LED maker Luceco (LUCE) crashed 45% to 128p after the company said profits would be £3.5 million lower than expectations at £13.2 million. The group said margins had weakened, an issue that had not been …

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European Markets Are Weak Early on December 15

After regaining strength last week, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stronger note and rose for two days. However, the market lost strength amid the dented global risk appetite. On Friday, the FTSE 100 Index was trading with weakness in the morning session below the …

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Pound Weakens Against Majors

The pound slipped against its major counterparts in the European session on Friday.

The pound dropped to a 2-day low of 1.3363 against the greenback and a 9-day low of 149.90 against the yen, from its early highs of 1.3447 and 151.02, respectively.

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Gold Higher Post-Fed

Gold futures were slightly higher Friday morning amid concerns that the recent rally in U.S. stocks has been overdone.

Stocks are set for their fourth straight week of gains, but analysts worry about profit taking ahead of the holiday break.

With g…

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*Pound Slides To 0.8830 Against Euro

Pound Slides To 0.8830 Against Euro

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