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What Drives the Dollar, Breaks the Nasdaq 100 in Quiet Before FOMC Storm?

QQQ NASDAQ 100 ETF, FED FORECAST, DOLLAR, USDJPY AND EARNINGS TALKING POINTS Risk appetite is still elevated at the upper end of the spectrum, but the correction for the likes of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 create a backdrop of instability To determine where the markets are heading over the coming week, it is worthwhile to assess the dominant fundamental drive – and Fed speculation will recede this week Aside from US monetary policy, China’s 4Q GDP release is top scheduled
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Natural Gas Trading: Natural Gas Trading Drivers

Natural Gas is a highly popular commodity, particularly amongst day traders. The spread is reasonable with high liquidity, making it easy for traders to get in and out of trades with little difficulty. Nat gas also appeals to longer term traders because this macro asset has been known to trend for extended periods of time. Furthermore, natural gas is susceptible to pockets of volatility which lead to massive price spikes. The good news is these spikes tend to have a seasonal component to them wh
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Dividend Adjustments 17th January 2022 - 24th January 2022

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 17th 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
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Top 3 Technical Analysis Charts for Trading

- Reviewed by James Stanlely, Nov. 24, 2021 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS CHARTS: TALKING POINTS Technical analysis of charts aims to identify patterns and market trends by utilising differing forms of technical chart types and other chart functions. Interpreting charts can be intimidating for novice traders, so understanding basic technical analysis is essential. This article reveals popular types of technical analysis charts used in forex trading, outlining the foundations and uses of these cha
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Morning Star Candlestick: A Forex Trader’s Guide

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 The Morning Star candlestick is a three-candle pattern that signals a reversal in the market and can be used when trading forex or any other market. Correctly spotting reversals is crucial when trading financial markets because it allows traders to enter at attractive levels at the very start of a possible trend reversal. This article explores the following talking points: What is a Morning Star candlestick? How to Identify a Morn
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How to Learn Technical Analysis with DailyFX

LEARN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: MAIN TALKING POINTS Technical analysis is a popular field of study for FX and commodities traders as it can help to make trading decisions with an eye on risk management. At DailyFX, our analysts and strategists share several different technical analysis methodologies and practices in their reviews of the markets, which can inform trading strategies and help to shape key decisions. DailyFX technical analysis also includes a plethora of research and e
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US Rates Run as Markets Gear Up for Possible March Rate Hike - Stocks Wobble

US RATES, S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 TALKING POINTS: Yesterday saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 put in strong bounces from support following early-session sell-offs. US rates continue to run higher with even greater push on the shorter-end of the curve. This is a similar dynamic to what showed from late 2017 into late 2018. That scenario led to a pivot from the Fed, from a hiking stance in 2018 to a cutting phase in 2019. Tomorrow brings CPI out of the US with the expecta
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Dollar Seeks Its Break as the S&P 500 Reverse Hard on Support

SPY S&P 500 ETF, QQQ NASDAQ 100 ETF, DOLLAR, USDJPY AND GBPUSD TALKING POINTS The week opened to the momentum of Friday’s selloff for US equities with a QQQ bearish gap through support leading the way By Monday’s close / Tuesday’s open, US equities fully reversed course with the SPY S&P 500 ETF posting a technically-clean reversal from channel support For market motivation through the coming 24-48 hours, the focus intensifies on US monetary policy with hawkish Fed spe
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As bond interest rates soar what's the outlook for 2022?

By: Frank Kaberna, tastytrade. Jan 10, 2022 It feels like it was just yesterday people were worried about US Treasury rates staying at 0% forever… while it wasn’t yesterday, it was as recent as summer of last year that short-term interest rates were as close as they’ve ever been to negative.* Now, the likelihood of multiple hikes to the Federal Funds Rate by the end of this year has people wondering just how big the chain reaction across the Treasury yield curve can be.   Pro
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A Guide to Trading Psychology

TRADING PSYCHOLOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS The psychology of trading is often overlooked but forms a crucial part of a professional trader’s skillset. DailyFX is the perfect place to learn how to manage your emotions and hone your trading psychology; our analysts have already experienced the ups and downs, so you don’t have to. Keep reading to discover their top tips, and to learn more about: What is trading psychology How to get in the mindset of a successful trader The
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Weekly Fundamental US Stocks Forecast: Inflation Data in Focus After FOMC Minutes, NFP

FUNDAMENTAL FORECAST FOR THE US DOLLAR: NEUTRAL While the DXY Index added +0.07%, most of its gains were given back by the end of the week following the middling December US jobs report. Not only are there several ‘high’ ranked data releases due in the coming days, there are testimonies and speeches by several Federal Reserve policymakers that seem destined to introduce more volatility to financial markets. According to the IG Client Sentiment Index, the US Dollar has a mixed
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Using Margin in Forex Trading

- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021 Using margin in forex trading is a new concept for many traders, and one that is often misunderstood. To put simply, margin is the minimum amount of money required to place a leveraged trade and can be a useful risk management tool. Closely linked to margin is the concept of margin call - which traders go to great lengths to avoid. Not knowing what margin is, can turn out to be extremely costly which is why it is essential for forex traders to
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