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Post in Got a view on inflation?

skyreach posted a post in a topic, 4 hours ago

What is inflation & the confusions by community member @skyreach.

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MongiIG, 3 hours ago

Is the Burberry share price ready to soar back into fashion?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, 6 hours ago

The Burberry share price remains 20% below its pre-pandemic point. But a new CEO, soaring full-price sales, and an inflation-resistant clientele could see the FTSE 100 stock gain ground soon.

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MongiIG, 5 hours ago

Nasdaq enters correction as growth fears loom

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, 6 hours ago

The Nasdaq has fallen 10% in two weeks while the year-long uptrend for the S&P 500 is also entering a consolidation phase.

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MongiIG, 6 hours ago

What is the Dow?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, 6 hours ago

The Dow, known formally as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is made up of 30 large U.S.-listed companies and is an indicator of how these companies have traded during a standard trading session.

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MongiIG, 6 hours ago

6 Popular Technical Indicators for Stock Trading

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, 6 hours ago

Traders with a strong understanding of technical indicators are usually better equipped to navigate the financial markets than those that lack this knowledge. While personal investing goals, risk appetite and trading style will help to determine a strategy and trading plan, knowing what technical indicators to use in your approach can help to determine possible entry and exit points.

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MongiIG, 6 hours ago

Boris Johnson Risks Facing Vote of No-Confidence - Impact on GBP/USD

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, yesterday at 13:09

GBPUSD Analysis and Talking Points:
GBP So Far Unfazed by Rising Political Uncertainty.
UK PM Johnson’s Tenure Hinges on Sue Gray’s Investigation.
See our quarterly GBP forecast to learn what will drive prices through Q1.

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MongiIG, Yesterday at 13:10

Will the FTSE 100 finally beat the S&P 500 in 2022?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, yesterday at 08:49

The S&P 500’s bloated tech stocks could soon be hammered by tightening monetary policy. And with interest rates rising, it might finally be time for the FTSE 100 to shine.

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MongiIG, Yesterday at 08:53

How Do You Trade Crude Oil?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, yesterday at 08:44

To many, crude oil trading looks like the wild west: it’s a singular marketplace lacking diversification seen in other risk-on markets like equities; its traditional futures products can swing $1,000s per day; and the energy source’s options boast twice the volatility of the S&P 500.

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MongiIG, Yesterday at 08:49

UK Inflation Soars in December, GBP/USD Underpinned by Strong UK Data Releases

MongiIG posted a topic in Foreign Exchange (FX), yesterday at 08:32

GBP/USD Price, Chart, and Analysis:
UK headline inflation hits 5.4%.
Sterling underpinned by the latest data

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MongiIG, Yesterday at 08:34

Netflix earnings to set the pace for 2022 streaming wars

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Tuesday at 14:57

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) will be the first major streaming service to report earnings this week, offering investors a sign of whether companies have started to pull in enough new customers to justify big spending on online programming in 2022.

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MongiIG, Tuesday at 14:58

What to watch this earnings season 2022

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Tuesday at 10:27

What to watch this earnings season. While Covid-19 dominated market sentiment in 2020 and 2021, earnings season outlooks are more nuanced for 2022.

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MongiIG, Tuesday at 10:29

Is Unilever's £50 billion bid for GSK's healthcare arm worth the risk?

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Monday at 22:31

The Unilever share price is volatile. And at 3,654p, worth exactly what it was five years ago. Increasing its £50 billion bid for GSK’s healthcare arm could see the FTSE 100 stalwart sink or soar.

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MongiIG, Tuesday at 08:06

Forex Trading Journal: A How-To and other Forex Trading Tips

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, Tuesday at 07:31

A forex trading journal is a log of your trades that can help you refine your strategies based on learning from previous experiences. Just as a business owner tracks inventory, a trader should also keep up with their closed positions.

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MongiIG, Tuesday at 07:32

US reporting season: 5 things to watch this upcoming earnings season

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Monday at 14:33

US reporting season: 5 things to watch this upcoming earnings season.
This reporting season is expected deliver more strong earnings growth, and cap off a year in which profits grew by 40% a share, but the future looks less certain with the rate of growth tipped to plateau into 2022.

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MongiIG, Monday at 14:38

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

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Monday at 09:10

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 event risk, US earnings seasonal will fill out and there are some other rate speculation outlets.

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MongiIG, Monday at 09:10

Is American Airlines on the road to recovery? What to expect from Q4 earnings

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Monday at 08:49

Airlines have come a long way since early 2020 and enjoyed some great moments in 2021 before Omicron turned the market upside down. Investors are now eager to see what lies ahead in 2022.

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MongiIG, Monday at 08:53

Netflix share price: what to expect from Q4 2021 results

MongiIG posted a topic in Shares and ETFs, Friday at 14:17

Netflix's Q4 2021 results should see strong subscriber growth while the group hosts a record content offering, although margins are likely to be impacted by increased cost.

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MongiIG, Monday at 08:48

Natural Gas Trading: Natural Gas Trading Drivers

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, Monday at 08:16

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 which traders can use to their advantage.

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MongiIG, Monday at 08:19

The Week Ahead On The Markets

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Monday at 07:14

US earnings season is now fully upon us, with banks and Netflix taking centre stage during the week. This steady round of corporate updates will dominate the agenda for at least the next three weeks. Aside from this, UK CPI, employment figures and retail sales provide interest for GBP watchers given the ongoing strength in GBP/USD, while Canadian CPI is one to watch given the possibility of a Bank of Canada rate hike later in the month.

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MongiIG, Monday at 07:15

Dividend Adjustments 17th January 2022 - 24th January 2022

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, Sunday at 22:19

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 on a bank holiday will usually be posted on the previous working day.

If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.

NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative.
A dividend adjustment is a cash neutral adjustment on your account.

Special Dividends:

Index

Bloomberg Code

Effective Date

Summary

Dividend Amount

RTY

RVI US

19/01/2022

Special Div

3.27

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ArvinIG, Sunday at 22:19

Have your say on new trading platform features

MongiIG posted a topic in Feedback and Suggestions, January 12

Hello IG Community, we are working towards making IG trading platform indicators and charts developments better to provide a good user trading experience. Vote and share your valuable & useful feedback.

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MongiIG, January 14

IG Indicators Request Poll

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates, December 14, 2021

Your Poll vote matters:
Hello IG Community! We are working towards making IG trading platform indicators developments better to provide a good user trading experience.

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MongiIG, January 14

IG Charts Request Poll

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates, October 27, 2021

Hello IG Community, additional chart features have been added to the IG Charts Request Poll that you can vote on. We have added the following: Trade from chart, Deeper history, Scaling, Weekend data and Time zones.

17 replies

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MongiIG, January 14

Top 3 Technical Analysis Charts for Trading

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, January 14

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 chart types.

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MongiIG, January 14

British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Catapults Higher, USD Positioning Wipe Out

MongiIG posted a topic in Foreign Exchange (FX), January 13

GBP/USD Analysis and Talking Points:
Position Cleansing for the US Dollar.
GBP/USD Catapults to 200DMA.
Position Cleansing for the US Dollar.

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MongiIG, January 13