After rising to $1200 per share, the electric vehicle behemoth now boasts a market cap of $1.2 trillion. But the veil of bullish numbers is hiding headwinds for its billionaire CEO.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Tesla, Inc. Ford Motor Company Car China Electric vehicle
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Lagging indicators are often misunderstood in their foundations however, they are a great way to analyse financial markets. This article will outline:
What lagging indicators are
Examples of lagging indicators
Benefits of lagging indicators
WHAT IS A LAGGING INDICATOR?
A lagging indicator is a tool used by traders to analyse the markets using an average of previous price action data. There are multiple lagging indicato
2021 saw a record number of SPAC and IPO launches across US stock exchanges. But half are trading below their initial prices. And with Virgin Orbit already down 20%, could the lustre of new listings be losing its appeal?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Special-purpose acquisition company Virg
The below commentary highlights some of the key factors affecting US monetary policy which should in turn dictate future price movements for the US dollar.
Source: Bloomberg
Shaun Murison | Senior Market Analyst, Johannesburg | Publication date: Tuesday 07 December 2021
Week commencing 3 January
Chris Beauchamp’s insight
The first week of the new year begins quietly, but it rapidly heats up. Key data such as China PMI figures and US ISM numbers are matched by the monthly US ADP and NFP reports, as the focus on the global economy and inflation returns. Corporate news remains quiet, although UK retail giant Next is the first of the sector to
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Human error in the forex market is common and often leads to familiar trading mistakes. These trading mistakes crop up particularly with novice traders on a regular basis. Being aware of these errors, can help traders become more efficient in their forex trading. Although all traders make trading mistakes regardless of experience, understanding the logic behind these mistakes may limit the snowball effect of trading impediments. This article will o
As inflation surges, many more savers are beginning to see the value in investing their money for better returns. And getting started with IG is easier than ever.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Investment ETF Money Interest Interest rates
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 3rd January 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 on
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
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
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
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
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
- 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.
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
- 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
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
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
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
- 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
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
- 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