Equities, bonds and commodities moving in correlation – What does it mean? | IG

Dhaval Joshi, chief European strategist at BCA Research, highlights the correlation and explains what it means. Dhaval also that any unwinding ‘should be self-limiting. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 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 […]

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The rise and rise again in zinc… Where now? | IG

Charles Gibson, director of mining at Edison explains why the price of zinc has risen and how to take advantage of the price action. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 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 […]

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FTSE 100 has a ‘psychological barrier’ at current levels | IG

Helal Miah from the Share Centre says he would not be surprised that, with the growing ‘psychological barrier’ at current levels, the FTSE 100 has a period of sideways movement. He also looks at the influence of GBP/USD. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 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 […]

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Sky trading update looks ‘negative’ | IG

Ian Whittaker, head of European media research Liberum Capital, says while today’s release from Sky has little meat, the message appears negative and underpins the 20% stock drop year-to-date. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 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 […]

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Should we be worried about China’s growing debt pile and currency outflows? | IG

Wei Li, head of investment strategy at EMEA iShares BlackRock, says barring any policy mis-steps, neither the currency outflows nor the growing debt pile is an issue. Wei says China has already shown it has the strategy and the determination to face the issue. 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 […]

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Why did the pound “flash crash”?

Why did the pound “flash crash”? Several theories have emerged about why the British pound tumbled from about $1.26 against the US dollar to about $1.18 in just two minutes on Friday morning, but we may never know the precise reason despite the Bank of England looking into the cause. Foreign exchange markets are complex. […]

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The Brexit route has ‘potholes’ for the UK economy | IG

David Buik, from Panmure Gordon, says he believes that by the time negotiations are completed for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, Europe will be a very different place. In the meantime there will be troubles for the UK economy. 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 +: […]

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Following the ‘flash crash’ in GBP overnight the currency looks ‘oversold’ | IG

Tom Floyd, FX trader at Foenix Partners, tells IG that after the events overnight, sterling looks oversold. Tom went on to say that the longer term trade is to short the pound against a basket of currencies. 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 […]

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Finding opportunities to short GBP/USD | IG

Ron William, RW Advisory, explains the technical analysis behind his trade that projects GBP/USD to $1.15. Ron says traders should look for opportunities to maximise the opportunity by waiting for a better entry points. 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 […]

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Aura Energy eyes early uranium production in Mauritania | IG

Aura Energy chief, Peter Reeve, says along with early uranium production at its well advanced project in Mauritania, the company will also be developing its project in Sweden. Peter says this could be the world’s largest uranium mine. 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 […]

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Small cap wrap: polarisation provides opportunities to buy and take profits | IG

Paul Scott, Stockopedia.com, discusses his thoughts (not recommendations) of some small cap stocks he’s looking at. These include BooHoo.com, MySale, Crawshaw, Gear4Music, Fairpoint, Revolution Bars, Lavendon and Johnston Press. 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 […]

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When will gold hit $1,900? | IG

Robin Griffiths, head of multi-asset research at ECU Group, talks about the tension building as both bonds and equity indices at highs. He says hold cash to take advantage of the likely drop in equities next year when gold hits $1,900. 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 […]

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How Seeing Machines is enhancing shareholder value | IG

Seeing Machines CEO, Ken Kroeger, talks about the domestic car focused eye-tracking technology spin-off FOVIO. Ken also says he is happy delivering on expectations of a doubling of the company’s share price. 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 […]

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Europa Oil & Gas looking to do ‘more deals’ to enhance shareholder value | IG

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 […]

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Pinewood 80th anniversary: from James Bond to Beijing | IG

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. […]

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As banks prepare for earnings, how healthy is the global banking sector? | IG

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 […]

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Can OPEC’s planned production cut hold?

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 […]

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‘4% UK inflation by end of 2017’? If so, how do you trade it?

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… […]

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IG client, Lee Sandford, discusses his trading strategy

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 […]

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How to trade Alphabet as Google celebrates 18 years

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 […]

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Ways to find yield in these markets | IG

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 […]

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Potential Q4 market moving events: politics, economics and earnings | IG

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 […]

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What is volatility it and how do you trade it? | IG

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 […]

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UK housebuilders benefit from limited supply and heightened demand

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 […]

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Bank of England ready to cut rates again, but not this week

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 […]

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Jersey Oil & Gas benefits from Statoil tie-up in north sea | IG

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 […]

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Amur Minerals opens talks with potential partner

7 September 2016: Amur Minerals CEO, Robin Young, says the letter of intent with IG Copper opens talks to look at ways of expanding its operations into smelting, not just mining, nickel sulphide. Robin also updates on the drill programme and DFS. Related Posts:AUD/USD Update for November 02, 2023 – Potential for the… November 2, […]

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Tethys recapitalising to tap gas production in Kazakhstan

6 September 2016: Kenneth May, interim CEO of Tethys Petroleum, says despite recent developments in the company’s recapitalisation efforts, he is moving to raise funds to drill a new field near to existing production at the Doris well in Kazakhstan.

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New innovations with VTC Group

30 August 2016: VTC Group helps tech startups and small businesses bid for jobs with big corporates. CEO Auriol Stevens talks to IGTV about the successful project which was launched with defense giant Lockheed Martin last year.

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The Fed is ‘rowing against the tide’ on rate policy

30 August 2016: David Buik, market commentator at Panmure Gordon, says despite desperate attempts to ‘wean the US economy off’ low rates, the ‘prevarication’ is causing uncertainty. David also says the Fed is trying to move against the global trend. Related Posts:EUR/USD. April 12th. ECB meeting: confidence in rate cut… April 12, 2024 On Thursday, […]

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