While all eyes will be on the key US non-farm payroll report today to round up the week, several key events are closely watched in the coming week as well to provide further clues on the inflation and growth outlook. Find Article here
Yeap Jun Rong | Market Strategist, Singapore | Publication date: Friday 06 January 2023
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 9th January 2023. 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 on
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 2nd January 2023. 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 on
Week ahead 30/12/22: German retail sales and US jobs
With the bulk of the markets waiting until Tuesday 3rd January, before commencing the year, the potential moves could come from German retail sales and jobs data and US non-farm payrolls.
IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor looks at the Dax, the Nasdaq. While the corporate data swings around Thursday with Next plc.
Jeremy Naylor | Writer, London | Publication date: Friday 30 December 2022 13:59
While December saw only a 0.1% drop, month-on-month the declines in house prices across the UK in the last 4 months constitute the longest losing run since 2008.
Written by Jeremy Naylor | Writer, London | Publication date: Friday 30 December 2022
Asos, the internet clothing retailer, has been one of the UK's worst-performing stocks in 2022.
Written by Jeremy Naylor | Writer, London | Publication date: Friday 30 December 2022
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 26th December 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
At the time of writing, the Hang Seng Index has jumped more than 500 points or 2.75% higher into today’s session.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Hang Seng Index China Economic growth MACD
Major US indices found their way higher overnight after its recent sell-off, tapping on strong corporate earnings and better-than-expected consumer confidence data to drive an attempt for a year-end rally.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices EUR/JPY Euro Inflation Bank of Japan
The BoJ’s decision to widen the band for its 10-year JGB from previous 0.25% to 0.5% has caught all the market attention yesterday.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices Shares Bank of Japan S&P 500 /business/market_index
Centamin, ITV, and Games Workshop could constitute three of the best FTSE 250 stocks to buy in the new year as the recession takes hold.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares FTSE Group Recession United Kingdom Dividend
In the recent BoJ meeting, the central bank has caught markets by surprise with the widening of the band around its yield target to 0.50%.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices Bank of Japan Inflation Central bank United States dollar
The FTSE 100 may see a year of two halves: H1 could see continued outperformance, and H2 a correction as the UK recession takes grip.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares Recession United Kingdom Inflation Mining
The BoJ is set to hold their monetary meeting across 19 – 20 December 2022, as the central bank is expected to close off the year with its firm stick to accommodative policies.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices Bank of Japan Central bank Bank USD/JPY
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 19th December 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
Major US indices reversed initial gains to end in the red overnight, as two consecutive months of downside surprise in inflation readings were insufficient to convince the Fed that the job is done.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Commodities Federal Reserve Inflation Gold United States
It was a mixed picture for UK banks in 2023, but at least rising interest rates helped to provide a boost. Will 2023’s expected recession hit the sector?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Recession Bank Price United Kingdom Barclays
After retracing close to 15% from its March 2022 peak, the STI has put up a strong showing in Q4 2022. What are the key themes to watch in 2023?
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices Singapore Real estate investment trust Interest Interest rates
Financial services FTSE 100 stocks, including Aviva, LGEN, and Phoenix Group could constitute the best dividend stocks to buy early next year as the recession takes hold.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Commodities Dividend Tax FTSE 100
The Federal Reserve look likely to raise rates by 50-basis points, but the upcoming CPI reading could help influence those discussions
Source: Bloomberg
Inflation Federal Reserve Consumer price index Federal Open Market Committee Interest rate Interest
China stimulus and relaxation of covid restrictions are likely to benefit copper and iron ore prices and in turn diversified miners
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Commodities Iron ore China Copper COVID-19
US indices managed to start the week on a positive footing but the VIX has also surged overnight as a reflection of some underlying fears in the lead-up to the US CPI data release today.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Indices United States dollar United States EUR/USD Consumer price index
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 12th December 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