US DOLLAR, CHF/JPY, CRUDE OIL, OMICRON, CHINA, US DATA - TALKING POINTS:
The US Dollar tumbled back inside key range as sentiment lifted.
Encouraging Omicron study results lifted commodities and associated currencies.
Equities moved higher ahead of US data. Will USD resume its uptrend?
The US Dollar weakened against commodities and commodity-linked currencies while it fared better against the defensive Japanese Yen. With risk currencies appreciating, an unusual m
GOLD, SILVER, XAU/USD, XAG/USD, GOLD-SILVER RATIO, BREAKEVEN RATES, PCE - TALKING POINTS
Gold prices gain on flatter yield curve and rising breakeven rates
Silver prices look set to outperform looking at the XAU/XAG ratio
PCE data due out tonight may influence Treasuries, breakeven rates
Gold and Silver charts look poised for more strength after overnight gains
Gold prices are slightly firmer through the early Asia-Pacific trading session after a str
Dec 22, 2021
By: James Blakeway, Tastytrade
Gold investors saw back-to-back double digit returns for 2019 and 2020, at 18% and 25% respectively. Perhaps more impressive were the returns of the gold miner ETFs which outpaced both the Gold ETF (GLD) and S&P 500 (SPY) for the 2019, 2020 stretch. Whether utilizing the larger gold miners (GDX) or the small-cap, “junior” miners (GDXJ), investor had an impressive two-year run as miners were seemingly propelled by general stock index eupho
TRADING WITH THE HARAMI CANDLE: MAIN TALKING POINTS
The Harami candlestick pattern is frequently used in forex trading to identify trend reversals or extensions. Technical traders respect the indications produced by the Harami candle which makes this pattern invaluable in a trader’s arsenal. This article will cover the following principal topics outlining the Harami candlestick pattern in forex:
What is a Harami candlestick?
Uses of the Harami candle in forex trading
Har
The Pfizer share price has more than doubled since its March 2020 low of $29. At $59 today, will continued investment and a resurgent Omicron-fuelled pandemic see it explode further into the new year?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Pfizer Vaccine COVID-19 pandemic Medication Pfizer–BioNTech
GBP/USD Price, Chart, and Analysis
Mixed UK Q3 GDP data lends Sterling a small bid.
Market liquidity continues to thin ahead of the holiday period.
The UK economy grew by 1.1% between July and September this year, missing prior forecasts of 1.3% growth. The annualized rate however beta prior forecasts – 6.8% compared to 6.6% - due to an upward revision in the 2020 numbers. The latest data shows the UK economy is now 1.5% below where it was pre-coronavirus at Q4 20
STOCK TRADER SARA GOLDSTEIN ON DEVELOPING AN EXPERTISE
Sara Goldstein clearly remembers the cold day in January 2015 when the Swiss National Bank suddenly dropped its cap on the franc sending the safe-haven currency soaring against the Euro. In minutes, the Swiss Franc rose nearly 30% against the Euro. The move bankrupt some stock traders caught on the wrong side of the trade. “There are different types of volatile days. There are the ones you can predict, like a Fed rate decision, and th
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
WHAT IS A TRADING JOURNAL?
A trading journal is a log that you can use to record your trades. Traders use a trading journal to reflect upon previous trades so that they may evaluate themselves, and you should too! You can use journals to evaluate where you can improve your trading. They are a useful form of record keeping.
WHY TRADING JOURNALS ARE USEFUL
Main reasons to keep a trading journal include:
They help you identi
The Rentokil share price soared to a record 636p in November. While overpaying for rival Terminix has seen it fall to 570p for now, this proposed new entity will be the largest pest control company in the world.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Rentokil Initial Terminix Pest control Pr
Nasdaq Pullback
Dec 20, 2021
By: James Blakeway, Tastytrade
Whether you want to blame it on the spread of the Omicron variant and impending global lockdowns or the upcoming slowdown of the Federal Reserve’s asset purchase program, the broad stock indices are taking a turn. Gone are the days of back-to-back, nonstop rallies in the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000, for now at least. The S&P and Nasdaq hit all-time highs on November 22nd, while the Russell found its high
Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest markets. Though it’s been negatively affected by COVID-19, it’s made an impressive recovery. Check out the agribusiness stocks to consider in 2022.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Commodities Agriculture ETF Agribusiness Dividend
When the UK first entered lockdown on 23 March 2020, the FTSE 100 had just collapsed 30% in the space of a month. With the Omicron variant surging, could a January lockdown cause a similar fall?
Source: Bloomberg
FTSE 100 Indices Inflation United Kingdom Lockdown Interest rate
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
The video above focuses on the main aspects of the trading checklist and this article seeks to unpack further aspects of the trading checklist in greater detail.
WHY YOU SHOULD USE A TRADING CHECKLIST
Implementing a trading checklist is a vital part of the trading process because it helps traders to stay disciplined, stick to the trading plan, and builds confidence. Maintaining a trading checklist presents traders with a list of questions
Does the Aptamer IPO make it the next Biotech stock to watch?
Biotech stock Aptamer is launching its IPO on 22 December, just three months after Oxford Nanopore. Does the York-based start-up's cutting-edge medical technology make it the next stock to watch?
Source: Bloomberg
GBP, FTSE 100, FTSE 250, BOE Analysis and News
BoE Rate Liftoff Despite BoE’s Cautious Communication
Historical Performance of UK Assets During BoE Hiking Cycles
The Bank of England surprised market participants yet again by raising interest rates by 15bps to 0.25%. I say surprised given that ahead of the December meeting, notorious MPC hawk, such as Saunders cast doubts over a rate rise, having mentioned the potential advantages of delaying a hike in order to assess the i
What are IG’s Christmas trading hours?
During the festive period there will be some changes to our normal opening hours*. All times listed are in AEDT.
Thursday 23 December
Normal trading
Friday 24 December
US index futures close a
SPDR S&P 500 ETF, NASDAQ 100, VIX AND MONETARY POLICY TALKING POINTS
The S&P 500 completed a volatile range swing to end this past week, but the index clearly lacks for an explicit bearing
In a mirror to the S&P 500, the Dollar’s rally has pushed the upper boundary of its own multi-week range without committing to a clear trend
While there is some notable event risk and open-ended themes like monetary policy ahead, the name of the game is liquidity until the new y
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
TRADING GOALS - MAIN TALKING POINTS:
Why set trading goals?
What your trading goals shouldn't be
The effectiveness of process-oriented goals
Goal tracking and measuring your progress
Trading goals: A summary
Setting trading goals can be a useful endeavor to help you navigate the markets, but some goals are more useful to set than others. In this piece, we’ll look at th
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 20th 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
GBP/USD PRICE, CHART, AND ANALYSIS
Tories lose the North Shropshire seat for the first time in nearly 200 years.
UK PM Johnson is under increasing pressure.
Sterling is underpinned by a supportive macro backdrop.
Keep up to date with all market-moving data releases and events by using the DailyFX Calendar
UK PM Boris Johnson is fighting to save his political career after a humiliating defeat in the North Shropshire by-election. The by-election, trigger
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
There are many types of forex traders, and each demands a different approach. Whether you choose the fast-paced sprint of day trading or the prolonged marathon of position trading, selecting the right style for you will maximize your chance of success. Read on to learn more about the types of forex traders active in the world’s largest market.
THE SIX DIFFERENT FOREX TRADER TYPES
Forex traders tend to fit into one of the following six tra
The Boohoo share price has fallen 64% over the past six months. With increased transport costs, extended delivery times, and rising returns, can the fast-fashion retailer recover in the new year?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Boohoo.com Price United Kingdom Share price Earnings before inter