US election: with one week to go are markets set to ‘re-price in a big way’? | IG

John Butler, head of wealth services at GoldMoney, tells IG that the combination low bond yields and rising rates could mean that we are set for a stagflationary mix that is bad for the markets… but good news for gold. Read more on how to trade the US election on https://www.ig.com/uk/us-presidential-election?CHID=9&SM=TW&REF=IGTV . Website: https://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: […]

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Some markets now ‘uninvestable’ as rates start to rise | IG

Tim Price, VT Price Value Portfolio, says with interest rates rising many parts of the market are now very unattractive. Tim discusses the impact of higher interest rates on the bond and equity markets and where he now sees value. His attention is directed to ‘deep value’ and some of the Asian markets such as […]

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US rate hike ‘done deal’ for December | IG

After US GDP grew 2.9% in Q3, Ian Shepherdson from Pantheon Macroeconomics says the likelihood of a rate hike in December has increased. He is bullish on the dollar and says it is a two-speed story when it comes to equities. Related Posts:EUR/USD. April 12th. ECB meeting: confidence in rate cut… April 12, 2024 On […]

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Which technology stocks are worth investing in | IG

It’s been a bumper week for tech stocks with the US titans out in force publishing a mixed picture. Alphabet (previously Google), Amazon, Twitter and Apple all produced numbers and James Bevan from CCLA picks his favourite. Amazon posted third-quarter earnings per share of 52 cents on revenue of $32.71 billion. Twitter beat estimates after […]

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What do volatile oil prices mean for oil companies | IG

As the markets get set for a whole raft of energy major third-quarter results, we analyse the balance sheets and challenges ahead for the likes of Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP and Shell. Website: https://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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The ‘Big Bang’ : Brexit’s impact on UK’s financial markets | IG

As the UK celebrates the 30 year anniversary of London’s ‘Big Bang’, David Buik looks at how the financial landscape has changed. He says the future of the UK’s financial markets after Brexit is ‘all about negotiations’, and that there are ‘wonderful deals to be done if there is a proper attitude’. Buik thinks exchange […]

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Trading Vodafone after a record fine | IG

Vodafone has been fined £4.6 million after it breached consumer protection rules. Ofcom found that the company has misled pay-as-you-go customers and has not handled customer compaints appropriately. IG analyst Chris Beauchamp takes a look at the share price, and what to watch for when placing a trade. Website: https://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google […]

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How to trade the Apple chart ahead of earnings out after the close today | IG

As an all session stock on the IG platform you can trade the Apple chart after the US close as it reports earnings today. Ahead of the numbers we look at the consensus forecasts and the long term resistance built into current prices. As Jeremy Naylor explains that even if the stock does close up […]

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Large banks prepare their exit strategy from London, BBA warns | IG

John Rowland, executive director at Cicero, tells IG that the British Bankers Association is making a robust position in an effort to ensure that London-based banks can remain, but he also says negotiations may well take 5 years. 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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How to trade the AT&T/Time Warner tie up proposal | IG

IG technical analyst Joshua Mahony looks at the media-deal of the century and analyses the stock charts in the context of considerable opposition from both sides of the political divide. 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 […]

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Tesla: waiting on earnings and details of a roof-top charger | IG

Sam Sheehan, Autocar, says Tesla, which is becoming the Apple of the auto world, is getting closer to full ‘auto-pilot’ but it is still someway off for all roads. He says that on open, multi-lane roads the autopilot functionality will be able to work, but on smaller city and rural roads where the visual distance […]

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China GDP: ‘no surprise’ as China has hands on ‘every lever’

Michael Every, from Rabobank in Hong Kong, says Chinese authorities have full control over every aspect of the economy so no surprise GDP is on target. He says though it is a question of ‘when, there is another currency crisis. 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 +: […]

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‘Fracture lines are appearing across the eurozone’ | IG

Neil MacKinnon, VTB Capital, says the ECB is unlikely to change anything this week. Neil also discusses recent reports that former ECB chief economist, Otmar Issing, said the euro is a ‘house of cards waiting to collapse’. Neil explains that politicians have failed in their attempts to harmonise the fiscal issues across the euro zone. […]

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What to look for when banks report earnings | IG

A look at the three main types of banks and the key elements to watch for when banks report earnings, including net interest, loan loss provision and credit risk. We look at what they are and why they are important. More on JPMorgan Chase: http://www.ig.com/uk/ig-shares/jpmorgan-chase–co-JPM-US?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 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: […]

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How long will sterling uncertainty last? | IG

Leroy Lawrence of Quadron Capital returns to the IGTV studios after predicting the day before the EU referendum that cable would reach parity and indeed it did during the flash crash. Going forward Leroy is convinced that sterling will return at a three-decade low for as long as ten years. Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9?QPID=1414138387&QPPID=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: […]

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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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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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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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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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