Markets have kicked-off the week nervously as hostilities continue in Ukraine.
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Volatility looks likely to persist into the week as hostilit
Markets set for a volatile start to the week with investors fearing financial dislocation, greater shocks to growth and inflation – and even nuclear war.
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Beyond limiting some Russian banks' access to SWIFT, the freeze of assets held by the Central Bank of Russia is far more impactful; a currency crisis has begun for the Russian Ruble.
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The Australian Dollar remains vulnerable despite strong retail sales data; AUD opened the week lower as demand for US Dollars dominated markets and the deteriorating situation in Ukraine is evolving. Where to for AUD/USD?
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The easyJet share price could soar as it rejoins the FTSE 100. But it faces rising costs of debt and oil combined with shaken consumer confidence as Russia invades Ukraine.
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Asian markets were following a similar pathway as its US peers, just in smaller steps but the long-term bear trend remains valid.
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Wall Street stocks rebounded from deep losses Thursday as investors assessed western sanctions on Russia. Crude oil and gold prices retreated from intraday highs. APAC equities may open higher.
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In this article we take a look at some of the key commodities (gold, oil, platinum, palladium and natural gas) affected by the current geopolitical turmoil, and how they are reacting right now.
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With prices up 5.6% following Putin’s assault on the Ukraine, what’s the outlook for wheat prices?
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IG Analyst | Publication date: Friday 25 February 2022 04:16
The European price of wheat has hit a 10-year high following Russia’s invasion of
In the below article we look at near-term targets and update our trend assumptions for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average in lieu of the Russia-Ukraine crisis impacting markets.
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Shaun Murison | Senior Market Analyst, Johannesburg | Publication date: Thursday 24 February 2022
Euro tumbles as Russia attacks Ukraine, geopolitical tensions simmer; all eyes are on Western response as 2022 ECB rate hike bets dwindle and EUR/USD still remains in a key range, will breakout lower follow?
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With market volatility proving critical for trader profitability, it is important to understand how it is relevant and how to trade it.
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Joshua Mahony | Senior Market Analyst, London
What is volatility trading?
Shell and BP shares could soar as oil prices continue to rise. But both are exposed to volatility if Russia chooses to cut production.
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The FTSE 100’s oil, mining, and bank stocks are reporting bumper profits, as tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border could see a capital flight to safety.
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Sea Limited’s share price has been on the slide since October 2021 with the price now only 37% to its peak. Is it time to buy a dip?
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Palantir shares are approaching a record low as investors recalibrate away from growth technology stocks. But strong full-year earnings and an escalating crisis on the Russia-Ukraine border could see them soar.
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Synairgen shares shot up in July 2020 as it announced the discovery of a promising new pandemic treatment. But phase III trial results of its SNG001 medication yielded unexpectedly poor results yesterday.
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Charles Archer | Financial Writer, London | Publication date: Tuesday 22 February 2022
Despite last week's de-escalation efforts, a possible escalation between Russia and Ukraine now looks almost inevitable. Markets will now have to face challenges not seen in decades.
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Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst, London | Publication date: Tuesday 22 February 2022
Rolls-Royce (RR: LON) reports full-year (FY) earnings on Thursday 24 February.
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Jeremy Naylor | Writer, London | Publication date: Tuesday 22 February 2022
The numbers will be released on Rolls-Royce's (RR) websit
Volatility has spiked again as Russia deploys troops into separatist territories in Ukraine.
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After weeks of speculation, brinkmanship and hot-and-cold rhetoric, Russia has breached Ukrainian borders, in a move described by Russian officials as a “peacekeeping” mission in separatist run territ
The Reckitt Benckiser share price has risen 10% since Thursday. Optimistic full-year results have vindicated CEO Laxman Narasimhan's repositioning strategy, as revenue is expected to increase a further 1-4% in 2022.
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