The Omicron wave in the U.S. has begun to crest. How will that affect the upcoming NFP report?
Source: Bloomberg
Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst, London | Publication date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
Uber Technologies expected to post a loss per share in Q4 2021, although the groups mobility operations move closer to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Uber Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Price Stock Market sentiment
Feb 1, 2022 By James Blakeway. Tastytrade
Despite the aggressive two-day rally to close out January, the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is still down 8.5% so far in 2022. Additionally, the index is 10.9% off all-time highs, set on November 11th of last year. This all comes after a stellar 2021 which saw the Nasdaq rise over 26%.
Many of the nation’s top companies reported earnings in January, including some key stocks in the Nasdaq-100. These names included Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Netflix (N
EA shares could take off tomorrow after Q3 results. And with Microsoft and Sony battling for gaming market share, an acquisition offer could be on the table soon.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Electronic Arts Sony Microsoft Activision Blizzard Bungie
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
The ISM manufacturing index plays an important role in forex trading, with ISM data influencing currency prices globally. As a result, the ISM manufacturing, construction and services indicators can provide unique opportunities for forex traders, which makes understanding this data (and how to prepare for its monthly release) essential.
Talking points:
What is ISM?
How ISM impacts currencies
How forex traders use ISM data
After the latest inflation figures in Germany, a question clearly arises: are the money markets in the eurozone too aggressive in their timetable for the ECB's rate hike, or is the latter slow to normalise its monetary policy?
Source: Bloomberg
Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst, London | Publication date: Tuesday 01 February 2022
Crude oil prices have been rallying for six consecutive weeks, hitting seven-year highs.
Source: Bloomberg
Hebe Chen | Market Analyst, Australia | Publication date: Tuesday 01 February 2022
Jan 31, 2022 By Frank Kaberna, tastytrade.
The descent in metals following last week’s FOMC could present an interesting opportunity for those looking to add long gold and silver exposure to their portfolio or at least try their hand at trading this unique asset class diversified from equities on a historical extreme.
Futures have long been a low-cost, direct route to gaining precious metal investment without having to either physically own the commodity or pay a high capit
After January's market sell-off, some of the best metaverse shares are at their lowest in months. But as February begins, they could be ripe for recovery.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Metaverse Advanced Micro Devices Nvidia Investor
This story ran in April 2021 and may have dated references, but it remains relevant and a fascinating read for traders.
The Covid-19 pandemic plunged the world into deep recession as nations retreated into lockdown to contain the viral spread. But monetary and fiscal officials responded to the crisis swiftly and powerfully, based on the collective wisdom they gained during the 2008 global financial crisis and its aftermath. This time, world leaders took bold action to avoid a sluggish recov
Despite beating analysts’ earnings and revenue expectations, Tesla was caught in last week’s strong global risk-off maelstrom but managed to bounce off support.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Monday 31 January 2022
MACD INDICATOR – TALKING POINTS:
What is MACD?
What does MACD measure?
How is MACD calculated?
Limitations of MACD
WHAT IS MACD?
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a technical indicator which simply measures the relationship of exponential moving averages (EMA).The MACD displays a MACD line (blue), signal line (red) and a histogram (green) - showing the difference between the MACD line and the signal line.
The MACD line is the diff
At 7,460 points right now, the FTSE 100 is 5.3% below its all-time high of 7,877 it struck in May 2018. And its oil, banking, travel and tech stocks could help set a new record in 2022.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Commodities FTSE 100 Petroleum Inflation
Tesco’s share price is on track to reach its fourth monthly gain in a row.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Friday 28 January 2022
Tesco’s share price is going from strength to strength and is trading in 11-year hig
Alphabet stock fell 20% from its November highs, but as earnings near, the stock’s prominent position in the search engine market should continue to see it perform well.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Alphabet Inc. Market trend Stock Price Technical analysis
Lloyds shares are the most highly traded in the FTSE 100. With interest rate rises imminent amidst record-breaking inflation, is the UK bank stock set to soar?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Lloyds Banking Group Price Interest Interest rates Interest rate
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 31st January 2022. These are projected dividends and likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made.
Dividends highlighted in red include a special dividend, therefore some or all of the amount will not be adjusted. Amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends excluded (where shown on major indices). Dividend adjustments due to be posted o
Reviewed by Nick Cawley on December 8, 2021
WHAT IS A 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE
The 200 day moving average is a technical indicator used to analyze and identify long term trends. Essentially, it is a line that represents the average closing price for the last 200 days and can be applied to any security.
The 200 day moving average is widely used by forex traders because it is seen as a good indicator of the long term trend in the forex market. If price is consistently tradi
Volatility has been fierce since the start of the year as market participants fear a hawkish Fed.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Thursday 27 January 2022
Volatility of volat
The Amigo share price is down more than 99% from its record high, and in a best-case scenario faces a 20-fold share dilution. And avoiding bankruptcy is also not guaranteed.
Source: Bloomberg
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- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Trading bias allows traders to make informative decisions when dealing in the market. This relates to both novice and experienced traders alike. This article will cover:
What a bias is in trading
Why traders need a bias
How to develop trading bias using technical indicators
Further reading to develop a successful trading mindset
WHAT IS BIAS IN TRADING?
Trading bias is a predisposition or perspective of the fina
