How changing financial conditions are changing the investment landscape

19 October 2015: Moves in the USD seem to be driving risk appetite in financial markets, but after much dovish rhetoric from Federal Reserve officials, has market pricing gone too far? Related Posts:EUR/USD reacts to U.S. financial independence instead of… October 18, 2023 The surge of EUR/USD in response to strong retail sales…

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What happens when a market gaps

1 October 2015: IG’s Sara Walker takes a look at what a gap in the market is, the risks associated with them and the steps you can take to protect yourself against them when trading. Related Posts:EUR/USD. Analysis for November 7th. Inflation and the labor… November 7, 2023 The wave analysis of the 4-hour chart […]

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What is a candlestick

30 September 2013: Sara Walker explains what a candlestiick is and what it means, and looks at some of the different types of candlesticks.

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Five top tips for trading a volatile market

25 August 2015: IG technical analyst Josh Mahony says in turbulent markets, when indices are moving rapidly, one way to limit risk is to move your stop to your entry position as soon as you are in profit. And don’t get attached to any single trade. Related Posts:EUR/USD and GBP/USD: trading tips for beginners on […]

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What is a ‘Marabuzo’ candlestick?

18 May 2015: Independent technical analyst Nicole Elliott explains what the ‘big boy’ of candlesticks indicates: the Marabuzo. Nicole explains that it highlights where the money is going.

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What is a ‘spinning top’ candlestick?

15 May 2015: IG technical analyst Joshua Mahony explains the meaning behind a spinning top candlestick formation. http://www.ig.com/uk/popular-charts

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How to read a mining report

3 December 2014: John Meyer, mining analyst and partner at SP Angel, runs though some of the technical mining terms that tell an investor about a mining project. Related Posts:Why is gold defying gravity? – Special Report April 7, 2024 Gold stays in rally mode, even when dollar and yields…Why does the 10-year US yield […]

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What is an IPO?

Find out why private companies choose to go public via an IPO.

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What are non-farm payrolls? And how to trade them? | IG

Sara Walker defines a non-farm payroll, explains what it entails and how to trade them. The umbrella term is used to describe the total amount of wages that is paid to employees working in manufacturing, construction and goods companies in the US. Read more about non-farm payrolls: http://www.ig.com/uk/glossary-trading-terms/non-farm-payrolls-definition?CHID=9?QPID=1414138384&QPPID=1 Website: http://www.ig.com/uk?CHID=9&SM=YT Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGcom Google […]

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What is Forex? Insight on the single largest market in the world | IG

Sara Walker from IG walks through the single biggest market in the world – Forex, or Foreign Exchange. Forex is the buying and selling of currency. It is global and happens 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Learn the terminology, how to buy and sell currency pairs, and to understand. Learn more about forex: […]

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What are Sprint Markets?

Please remember that your capital is at risk. Sprint markets are super-fast, limited-risk trades. With 1, 2, 5, 20 or 60-minute timeframes, you predict whether a market price will be higher or lower at expiry. To find out more go to http://www.ig.com/uk/sprint-markets-binaries Although binaries are limited risk, you should be aware that there is still […]

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What is spread betting? An introduction for beginner traders | IG

Financial spread betting is the tax free alternative to trading where you bet on whether a market will go up, or down. There is no tax, no commission, and no stamp duty. Find out what you need to know in order to start placing bets – from the logistics, to the benefits, and everything in […]

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