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What To Expect From Global Markets In 2022

What To Expect From Global Markets In 2022 EconomyDec 30, 2021 By Laura Sanchez Investing.com - The year 2021 may have marked a real turning point in the markets. The coronavirus continues to spread via a new variant, while the threat of high inflation is increasing. Cryptocurrencies are back in the forefront of investors' minds, commodities have soared and currencies are facing volatility. Equity markets, on the other hand, have conti

December 31, 2021

2021: The Year in Review

2021: The Year in Review EconomyDec 30, 2021 By Peter Nurse, Liz Moyer, Sam Boughedda and Yasin Ebrahim Investing.com -- The year 2021 is rapidly drawing to a close, and while it has been a significant improvement, market-wise, to the previous year, there was plenty of volatility along the way. As we move into 2022, here's a look back at the year that was. First Quarter: Biden arrives January: The new year started as the old on

December 31, 2021

The Psychology of Speculation in the Forex Market

Reviewed by Nick Cawley on December 16, 2021 Forex speculation is the name of the game in trading. Every trader, at some point or another, has to click ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ and commit to a position based on their analysis even though there is no guarantee of success. Unfortunately for traders, the market can have a very different viewpoint of the market and this can bring about a moment of serious introspection. This article seeks to deal with some of those har

December 31, 2021

Can the NIO share price be electrified in 2022?

The NIO share price has fallen 50% from its January high of $57 to $28 today. But as the EV revolution heats up, NIO has been scaling up the production of its electric offering. Source: Bloomberg Shares NIO (car company) Electric vehicle China Tesla, Inc. IPO

December 31, 2021

How to buy penny stocks: tips to get you started

Penny stocks, or penny shares, remain a firm favourite among traders. Check out our top penny stock trading tips for beginners – and find out how you can buy, trade or invest in these shares with us. Source: Bloomberg Shares Commodities Penny stock Stock CFD Stock trader

December 30, 2021

How to Be a Part Time Trader: Tips on Workflow and Strategy

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 Many people think that trading foreign exchange (FX) requires a lot of time to research the market and to identify trading opportunities. However, the 24-hour nature of FX makes it easier for part time day traders to take advantage of trends in currencies because they are not bound by when an exchange allows them to trade. Therefore, forex trading can be convenient for individuals who cannot afford to invest large quantities of time on trading.

December 30, 2021

Tesla Stock Price: What to Expect in 2022

Dec 28, 2021 By: James Blakeway, Tastytrade Tesla’s (TSLA) 2021 return of 57% may not be quite as impressive as the parabolic, 740% return of 2020, but it still stands out against indices like the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500. Tesla now sits firmly in the top 10 components of both indices, making it a target of investors and traders around the world as everyone waits to see what 2022 will bring for the dominant electric vehicle manufacturer. Despite being a car maker, there’s b

December 29, 2021

The New York Session: Forex Trading Tips

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 The New York forex session is one of the most liquid forex trading sessions. When the US session overlaps with the London forex market session it is considered to be the most liquid period of the day. WHAT TIME DOES THE NEW YORK FOREX SESSION OPEN? The New York forex session opens at 8:00 AM ET and closes at 5:00 PM ET. The ‘overlap’ occurs when the US Forex session overlaps with the London forex market session. The London Forex market se

December 29, 2021

Are FAANG stocks worth watching in 2022?

Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google are five of the largest companies in the world. Could they grow even further as the global economy reopens? Source: Bloomberg Shares Big Tech Google Revenue Investment Cloud computing

December 28, 2021

Could this FTSE 100 renewable energy stock soar in 2022?

As the UK’s energy crisis unfurls in the wake of the COP26 climate summit, investors are turning their eyes to SSE. The stalwart could boom next year on the back of its renewable transition. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares SSE plc Renewable energy Stock Energy

December 28, 2021

Tech Stocks Lead Wall Street to Record High, Gold Prices Up on Inflation Bets

WALL STREET, TECH STOCKS, GOLD, US DOLLAR, CRUDE OIL – TALKING POINTS: S&P 500 surges to record high in thin trade on hopes for strong holiday sales Gold prices up as inflation expectations rise, pulling real interest rates lower Crude oil prices up in risk-on trade, eyeing API data as chart resistance nears Wall Street returned from the Christmas holiday in a chipper mood, with the bellwether S&P 500 stock index surging 1.38 percent on Monday. That move saw

December 28, 2021

Forex Candlesticks: A Complete Guide for Forex Traders

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 WHAT ARE CANDLESTICKS IN FOREX? Forex candlesticks provide a range of information about currency price movements, helping to inform trading strategies Trading forex using candlestick charts is a useful skill to have and can be applied to all markets What could possibly be more important to a technical forex trader than price charts? Forex charts are defaulted with candlesticks which differ greatly from the more traditional bar cha

December 28, 2021

The Week Ahead On The Markets

The Week Ahead Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week Week commencing 27 December

December 27, 2021

Trading Inflation Expectations

Spiking inflation has been a hot-button topic in 2021, but U.S. Treasury yields have actually declined in recent weeks, suggesting there may be more to this story than meets the eye. This story ran in June 2021 and may have dated references, but it remains relevant and a fascinating read for traders Like an ominous scene from a classic horror movie, rising inflation in 2021 was expected to be the boogeyman that killed the “everything rally” in 2021. But with the S&P 500 u

December 27, 2021

The Forces of Supply and Demand

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 The primitive forces of capitalism rule markets like the laws of gravity. Buyers and sellers provoke a battle to find a happy medium agreement in every financial market. As prices dance around on charts, traders are often looking for reasons to explain price movements however, the underlying source of price movement boils down to the relationship between supply and demand. Generally, positive news means increased demand and lessened supply – e

December 27, 2021

What is FOMO in Trading? Characteristics of a FOMO Trader

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 FOMO – Fear of Missing Out - is a relatively recent addition to the English language, but one that is intrinsic to our day-to-day lives. A true phenomenon of the modern digital age, FOMO affects 69% of millennials, but it can also have a significant bearing upon trading practices. For instance, the feeling of missing out could lead to the entering of trades without enough thought, or to closing trades at inopportune moments because it’s what o

December 24, 2021

Using the COT Report in Forex Trading

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 The COT report is a weekly sentiment report that can provide forex traders with important information on the positioning of currency pairs. Issued by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the COT report can be cross-referenced with a trader’s underlying forex strategy. The forex market is not the only financial market included in the COT report analysis, which makes this valuable commentary for all traders. COT Report Analysis

December 24, 2021

Dividend Adjustments 27th December 2021 - 3rd January 2022

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 27th December 2021. 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

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December 24, 2021

Is the Nvidia share price’s 6,580% gain just the start?

The Nvidia share price has risen 6,580% since mid-2015, as global demand for microchips surges, and it continues its attempts to takeover UK rival Arm. Could it soar into 2022 and beyond? Source: Bloomberg Shares Nvidia Integrated circuit Price Competition and Markets Authority SoftBan

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December 24, 2021

4 charts show the current state of the Covid pandemic heading into 2022

Nearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, reported daily infections are rising again as the omicron variant spreads rapidly around the world, in countries ranging from the U.S. and the U.K. to South Africa and Australia. The World Health Organization labeled omicron a variant of concern. While much remains unknown about it, the WHO warned that the variant is spreading “significantly faster” than the delta strain and could change the course of the pandemic. Stil

December 23, 2021

FTSE 100, British Pound (GBP) Nudge Higher on Positive News Flow

FTSE 100 and GBP/USD Price, Chart, and Analysis Omicron may not be as severe as the Delta variant, according to recent studies. US Q3 GDP data beat market expectations. The FTSE 100 is trading around 0.4% higher in early turnover mirroring gains seen in the US yesterday and Asian markets overnight. News from South Africa that the risk of hospitalization from Omicron is substantially lower than the Delta variant, echoed by new studies from the Universities of Edinb