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The European Central Bank and Bank of England are bracing for probable interest rate hikes following persisting inflation woes. While DAX retains potential for continued growth, FTSE confronts a potentially deeper decline.

We are pleased to provide you with a table that shows the number of days' worth of overnight funding fee you will be charged if you keep a forex position open on a particular day.

Please see the interest rates that are used when IG calculates the overnight funding rate (per annum) on shares and indices. This does not include the IG admin fee. The information provided is an indication as of 3rd July 2023 and will be published weekly on Mondays.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 3rd Jul 2023. These are projected dividends and are likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made.

Hi All, There’ll be a few changes to our opening hours over the US Independence Day period (all times BST if not specified)

As we approach the halfway mark of 2023, the ASX200 is up a tepid 2.24% for the Calendar Year to Date (CYTD).

US stock indices rebounded overnight, supported by the release of robust US economic data that eased slowdown concerns. Find out below what comes next.

Market participants seem to take comfort in a series of stronger-than-expected economic data out of the US, with economic resilience being the takeaway and calmed some nerves for an impending recession.

The Nasdaq100 has led global equity markets higher in the first half of 2023, but what happens next for technology heavy US index?

After Wagner’s weekend getaway in Russia, commodity traders may wish to prepare for peace in Ukraine.

Wall Street added to recent losses overnight, as the moderation from previous overbought technical conditions and extreme bullish sentiments continues.

Last Friday brought another downbeat session in Wall Street, with the S&P 500 adding to recent losses to close 1.4% lower for the week.

The S&P 500’s 2023 growth appears dependent on slowing rate rises and AI advances. But with high inflation seemingly implacable, the FTSE 100 seems similarly uncertain.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his hawkish tone but Wall Street seems to be taking it in stride this time, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq overturning their three-day losing streak.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 26th Jun 2023. These are projected dividends and are likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made.

While the Fed has largely retained its hawkish tone at the latest meeting, speculations for a quicker policy shift from the BoJ have not been receiving much validation by policymakers thus far.

When asked yesterday to comment on the Fed's decision to keep rates steady last week, Jerome Powell said: "We didn't use the word pause and I wouldn't use it here today."

Nikkei 225 has been the clear outrunner year-to-date, surging more than 30% to cross the 33,000 level for the first time since 1990. What’s ahead for the index?

Value investing is a popular strategy that involves buying stocks that appear to be 'on sale', based on an objective analysis of their intrinsic value. Read on for the strategy's pros and cons and how to get started.

How high can Microsoft’s stock climb?

Tesco's share price remains flat after the UK’s grocery market leader reported resilient first quarter earnings. Where next for the FTSE 100 stalwart?

This week’s focus will be squarely on the UK. With the Federal Reserve (Fed), European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) out of the way investors will turn their eye to the UK economy. Inflation and then the Bank of England (BoE) rate decision are sure to be points of note, as the latter continues its fight to bring the former under control. Testimony from Jerome Powell may touch on the outlook for US monetary policy, and on Friday flash purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) will provide fresh insight into the global economy. Corporate news is lighter, though FedEx earnings can provide a clue on the global economy, and UK investors will be interested to see what insights Whitbread provides on the state of UK consumer spending.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 19th Jun 2023. These are projected dividends and are likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made.

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@Agarwal shares their analysis on EURAUD and explains why this breakout is likely to happen. Join in the conversation.