This story ran in April 2021 and may have dated references, but it remains relevant and a fascinating read for traders.
The Covid-19 pandemic plunged the world into deep recession as nations retreated into lockdown to contain the viral spread. But monetary and fiscal officials responded to the crisis swiftly and powerfully, based on the collective wisdom they gained during the 2008 global financial crisis and its aftermath. This time, world leaders took bold action to avoid a sluggish recov
Despite beating analysts’ earnings and revenue expectations, Tesla was caught in last week’s strong global risk-off maelstrom but managed to bounce off support.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Monday 31 January 2022
MACD INDICATOR – TALKING POINTS:
What is MACD?
What does MACD measure?
How is MACD calculated?
Limitations of MACD
WHAT IS MACD?
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a technical indicator which simply measures the relationship of exponential moving averages (EMA).The MACD displays a MACD line (blue), signal line (red) and a histogram (green) - showing the difference between the MACD line and the signal line.
The MACD line is the diff
At 7,460 points right now, the FTSE 100 is 5.3% below its all-time high of 7,877 it struck in May 2018. And its oil, banking, travel and tech stocks could help set a new record in 2022.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Commodities FTSE 100 Petroleum Inflation
Tesco’s share price is on track to reach its fourth monthly gain in a row.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Friday 28 January 2022
Tesco’s share price is going from strength to strength and is trading in 11-year hig
Alphabet stock fell 20% from its November highs, but as earnings near, the stock’s prominent position in the search engine market should continue to see it perform well.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Alphabet Inc. Market trend Stock Price Technical analysis
Lloyds shares are the most highly traded in the FTSE 100. With interest rate rises imminent amidst record-breaking inflation, is the UK bank stock set to soar?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Lloyds Banking Group Price Interest Interest rates Interest rate
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 31st 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 o
Reviewed by Nick Cawley on December 8, 2021
WHAT IS A 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE
The 200 day moving average is a technical indicator used to analyze and identify long term trends. Essentially, it is a line that represents the average closing price for the last 200 days and can be applied to any security.
The 200 day moving average is widely used by forex traders because it is seen as a good indicator of the long term trend in the forex market. If price is consistently tradi
Volatility has been fierce since the start of the year as market participants fear a hawkish Fed.
Source: Bloomberg
IG Analyst | Publication date: Thursday 27 January 2022
Volatility of volat
The Amigo share price is down more than 99% from its record high, and in a best-case scenario faces a 20-fold share dilution. And avoiding bankruptcy is also not guaranteed.
Source: Bloomberg
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- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Trading bias allows traders to make informative decisions when dealing in the market. This relates to both novice and experienced traders alike. This article will cover:
What a bias is in trading
Why traders need a bias
How to develop trading bias using technical indicators
Further reading to develop a successful trading mindset
WHAT IS BIAS IN TRADING?
Trading bias is a predisposition or perspective of the fina
Jan 25, 2022 By Eric Villa, Tastytrade
In the DailyFX office, conversations around the Gamestock and AMC rallies last year are referred to as “the meme-stock fad”. Seasoned analysts and traders can’t help but think that the impact of retail traders chasing stocks were creating anything other than choppy waves in the vast ocean of the markets; opposed to the signal of potentially shifting fundamental tides.
But, to me, this is nothing short of denial. New-to-markets retail traders will
Pound sterling is set for a tumultuous February as the Bank of England prepares to hike interest rates in the face of rising inflation and an energy-induced cost-of-living crisis.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Inflation Pound sterling United Kingdom Debt Russia
DOW, DOLLAR, USDJPY, NZDCAD AND FOMC TALKING POINTS
The Trade Perspective: Bearish Dow below 34,000/33,000 after Fed; Bearish Gold against 1,850; Bearish USDJPY below 113.50 after Fed, Bullish NZDCAD above 0.8750
Volatility remains uncomfortably high as we move into FOMC Wednesday – with the central bank flirting with a faster timeline for rate hikes
The Dow and US indices seem particularly prone to fundamentally-driven volatility while the Dollar is also tuned in – meanwhile
Meta Platforms’ share price has fallen close to 17% over the past six months. Can its upcoming Q4 earnings lift sentiments?
Source: Bloomberg
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Earnings season can be a great time for a trader to get insight on their equity investments, as well as benefit from short-term volatility. But in order to maximize this trading opportunity, there are some key considerations to make before diving in. Read on for our three steps to follow when using earnings reports for trading.
3 STEPS FOR USING EARNINGS REPORTS IN YOUR TRADING
Preparing for earnings season involves choosing the companies to focus on and undertaking thorough resea
AMD’s share price is down more than 20% year-to-date. Can its upcoming Q4 results lift sentiments for its share price?
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Advanced Micro Devices Price Valuation Central processing unit Gross margin
Australia's annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in Q3, above market estimates of 3.2%.
Source: Bloomberg
Hebe Chen | Market Analyst, Australia | Publication date: Tuesday 25 January 2022
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported
The Tesla share price is down 24% in three weeks to $910, as part of the wider tech stock sell-off. And with increased Q4 sales already priced in, escalating competition could see further falls soon.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Tesla, Inc. Price Ford Motor Company General Motors
McDonald's Corporation will report its fourth quarter (Q4) earnings on January 27th, before the market opens. The report will be for the fiscal quarter ending December 2021.
Source: Bloomberg
Hebe Chen | Market Analyst, Australia | Publication date: Tuesday 25 January 2022
