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British Pound (GBP) – Mixed UK Q3 GDP Data, GBP/USD Nudges Higher

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

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Stock Trader Sara Goldstein on Developing an Expertise

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

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Trading Journal: What it is and How to Create One

- 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

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Nasdaq Pullback: Where’s the Santa Claus Rally?

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

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7 Step Trading Checklist Before Entering Any Trade

- 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

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Impact of Bank of England Rate Hikes on FTSE 100, FTSE 250, GBP/USD, GBP/EUR

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

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S&P 500 Slide and Dollar Surge Without Clear Break as Liquidity Goes Haywire

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

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How to Set Up Effective Trading Goals

- 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

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Dividend Adjustments 20th December 2021 - 27th December 2021

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

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British Pound Under Political Pressure, Election Shock Leaves the PM Vulnerable

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

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What Type of Forex Trader Are You?

- 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

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Can the Boohoo share price recover in 2022?

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

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Euro, Pound Technical Analysis: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, GBP/JPY

EURO, BRITISH POUND, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, GBP/JPY TALKING POINTS: It’s been a busy 24 hours around markets and this morning brought rate decision from both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. Yesterday’s FOMC rate decision appears well received by equity markets at this point, helping to drive the risk-on theme across markets as the Fed threaded the needle of delivering a hawkish message with a dovish bias. The analysis contained in article relies on price action 

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British Pound (GBP) Price Outlook: Bank of England Decision Too Close to Call

GBP PRICE, NEWS AND ANALYSIS: The Bank of England announces its decision on UK monetary policy at 1200 UK time this session. Lacking any clear guidance from the central bank, the markets are split on whether it will leave Bank Rate on hold at 0.1% or increase it to 0.25%. That makes the next move in GBP/USD hard to predict but judging by the reaction in EUR/USD to a hawkish Federal Reserve, even a UK rate rise could prompt a move lower in GBP/USD.  

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