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US indices build on further gains overnight: EUR/USD, Brent crude, USD/JPY

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 21, 2022

US equity indices continue to build on their gains overnight, as subscribers’ resilience from Netflix paved the way for further outperformance in growth stocks.

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MongiIG, July 21, 2022

Market alert: Japanese yen gyrates against USD as BOJ holds steady on ultra-loose policy

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 21, 2022

Japanese yen gyrates against the US dollar on Bank of Japan decision; BoJ maintains policy rate, yield-curve control amid tepid inflation and USD/JPY steadies after initial move as trades search for direction.

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ArvinIG, July 21, 2022

Twitter Q2 earnings: will it help the company recover from its recent turmoil?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 20, 2022

Twitter has been center stage all year and not because of its performance but the ongoing turmoil and drama with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. This week, all eyes will be on its Q2 earnings after the company smashed expectations in Q1.

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MongiIG, July 20, 2022

Is the Hang Seng correction just getting started?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 20, 2022

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng plunged from 30,645 points in mid-February 2021 to just 18,415 points on 15 March 2022. Despite recovering to 20,661 points today, five potential black swans wait on the horizon.

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MongiIG, July 20, 2022

Risk-on mood continues after Monday’s late-night reversal: Nasdaq 100, Hang Seng Tech index, EUR/USD

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 20, 2022

The late-night reversal on Monday was overruled by a broad-based rally in Wall Street yesterday, as buyers took greater control of sentiments.

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MongiIG, July 20, 2022

Post in How Does Inflation Affect Markets?

skyreach posted a post in a topic, July 19, 2022

@skyreach shares their views on how soaring inflation has caught out the central banks and how they know the key causes of inflation, primary start point is the MONEY SUPPY LEVELS.

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MongiIG, July 19, 2022

Has the summer rally in the FTSE 100, DAX 40 and S&P 500 begun?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 18, 2022

Bullish technical outlook on FTSE 100, DAX 40, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

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MongiIG, July 19, 2022

Bank of Japan (BoJ) preview: Central bank expected to stay firm on easy policies

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 19, 2022

The BoJ is set to hold their monetary meeting across 20 – 21 July 2022, with expectations for the BoJ to delay jumping on the bandwagon for rate hikes once again.

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MongiIG, July 19, 2022

The Week Ahead On The Markets

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 18, 2022

Earnings season continues to intensify this week, as banks, Tesla and Netflix all report earnings. After a somewhat shaky start, investors will hope this week’s crop can provide some more good news. A quiet start to the week in economic data then gives way to UK CPI, flash PMI readings and a key ECB rate decision.

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MongiIG, July 18, 2022

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MongiIG posted a question in IG Technical Support - Platform and App Help, June 30, 2022

Our IGTV team creates a wide array of video and audio content, both live and on demand, which aims to give people the technical and fundamental knowledge to become more successful traders.

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MongiIG, July 18, 2022

Dividend Adjustments 18th July 2022 - 25th July 2022

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 15, 2022

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 18th July 2022.

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ArvinIG, July 15, 2022

China GDP slumps, but it's inflation which could help drive USD/CNH higher

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 15, 2022

Mixed Chinese data highlights the country's economic struggles, but it's inflation that is key as US interest rates look to further drive USD/CNH higher.

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MongiIG, July 15, 2022

S&P 500 pared some losses but sentiments remain fragile: Russell 2000, China A50, GBP/USD

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 15, 2022

Major US indices started the trading day sharply lower overnight, but dip buyers helped pare earlier losses to defend the 3,800 level for the S&P 500.

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MongiIG, July 15, 2022

Can American Airlines’ Q2 earnings provide a lift for its share price?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 14, 2022

American Airlines’ share price has plunged more than 25% over the past one year. Can an expected record revenue for Q2 provide a lift for share price?

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MongiIG, July 14, 2022

Market alert: Australian dollar bumped up on jobs data adding to RBA hawkishness so what lies ahead for AUD/USD?

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 14, 2022

The Australian dollar inched higher after an astonishing jobs number; today’s data could prompt the RBA to follow other central bank to big hikes and if AU CPI beats to the topside, will super-sized RBA hikes boost AUD/USD?

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MongiIG, July 14, 2022

Upside surprise in US June CPI drives 100 basis-point talks: S&P 500, USD/SGD, STI, Gold

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 14, 2022

The release of the US June CPI last night came with an upside surprise, with the headline figure surging way past expectations at a 9.1% increase YoY (8.8% consensus).

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MongiIG, July 14, 2022

What is Earnings Season & What to Look for in Earnings Reports?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, July 12, 2021

Earnings season provides a great opportunity for equity traders to gain insight on stocks they have invested in, while also offering context to potential share price moves. Read on for more on what earnings season is, earning announcement dates to know, and what to look for in an earnings report.

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MongiIG, July 13, 2022

Could IAG shares crash out of the FTSE 100?

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 13, 2022

IAG shares are surfing perilously close above both penny stock status and a humiliating demotion.

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MongiIG, July 13, 2022

All eyes on the upcoming US CPI print: US dollar index, NZD/USD, Brent crude

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 13, 2022

The relatively quiet economic calendar overnight led to a lacklustre US trading session overall, with some paring of risk positions on lingering growth concerns and the lead-up to the release of US June consumer prices.

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MongiIG, July 13, 2022

Gas pipeline closure brings potential natural gas and DAX price volatility

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 12, 2022

Russia-Europe relations have sparked sharp gains for natural gas prices, and with the Nord Stream pipeline shutdown it is worthwhile considering the implications to gas and the DAX if Putin uses energy to blackmail Europe.

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MongiIG, July 12, 2022

US bank earnings and price forecasts: Bank of America Q2 2022 results preview

ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 12, 2022

Bank of America’s maintains buy rating ahead of Q2 results, although long-term price trend remains down.

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MongiIG, July 12, 2022

Recent rallies for major US indices hit a roadblock: Nasdaq 100, Hang Seng Index, EUR/USD

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 12, 2022

Major US indices failed to follow through on their recent rallies into the new trading week, as risk aversion quickly took control ahead of the key US CPI data release and the Q2 earnings season.

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MongiIG, July 12, 2022

The Week Ahead On The Markets

MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News, July 11, 2022

It promises to be a busy week for markets. Earnings season will begin in the US, with banks and Delta Airlines heading up the charge into the new reporting season, potentially one of the most vital in several years. In addition the UK market sees a host of trading statements from a variety of firms. Economic data will be dominated by US CPI and PPI, plus Chinese GDP and the German ZEW index. In addition, we expect the Bank of Canada to tighten policy, continuing a theme of recent months.