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As the Ukraine crisis escalates, Russia has approved 200 export bans in retaliation to Western sanctions. Nickel, palladium, and uranium could be next as these metals cannot easily be replaced by alternatives.

The Amazon stock split will dilute the value of each share by a factor of 20, without affecting the e-commerce giant's inherent value. Its new CEO, the Dow Jones, and renewed share price momentum all factor.

The Bank of Japan is set to hold their monetary meeting across 17 – 18 March 2022, with the central bank’s assessment of growth and inflation in focus.

The Fed meeting this week is the key event for markets, as it will see the central bank raise interest rates for the first time since the pandemic began. The BoE is also expected to increase interest rates, continuing a trend from its last two meetings. Other important events include the German ZEW index, along with UK employment data. Earnings of note include Deliveroo, Ocado and Ferguson in the UK, Volkswagen in Europe and FedEx in the US.

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Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 14th March 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.<br style="color:#353c41; font-size:14px; text-align:center">A dividend adjustment is a cash neutral adjustment on your account.

 

Index

Bloomberg Code

Effective Date

Summary

Dividend Amount

TOP40

AGL SJ

16/03/2022

Special Div

0.5

UKX

AAL LN

17/03/2022

Special Div

0.5


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Wheat prices could be hitting record highs again this week. While Russia and Ukraine together generate 30% of global production, exports from both countries have all but ceased.

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We will analyse what the technical picture has to say and what possible downside targets would be triggered by a fall through recent lows.

US natural gas and nickel are taking a breather following their swift advance.

FTSE 100 TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
The FTSE rushed through but reversed to close above big support.
Major horizontal support and trend-line are in confluence.

The FTSE 100 media company’s shares have nearly halved since 11 February, as strong financial results were overshadowed by its increased investment in streaming.

US and Chinese CPI are key events for the week, along with the ECB’s latest decision. While no change in policy is expected, the bank will have to comment on moves in energy prices, as well as the steady rise in headline inflation. UK corporate news includes updates Greggs and insurers Legal & General and Prudential.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 7th March 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. 

The FTSE 100 index’s prospects for 2022 are faltering as Russia’s war with Ukraine looks set to become a protracted economic disaster.

The gold spot price is approaching a record high as investors seek an inflationary hedge. And as Russian gold stocks crater, Barrick Gold's long-term prospects continue to brighten.

The London trading session accounts for around 35% of total average forex turnover*, the largest amount relative to its peers. The London forex session also overlaps with the New York session throughout the year.

The IAG share price has fallen 22% from 178p on 10 February to 139p today. A complex cocktail of headwinds and tailwinds make further volatility inevitable.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, these three heavily affected FTSE 100 stocks have become excellent watchlist additions for March 2022 and beyond.

As 2022 arrived, investors began to realise that a new market environment was beginning to dawn. After a decade of (mostly) low inflation and record-low interest rates, prices are rising and interest rates are beginning to move higher in response.

March is poised to be a history-making 31 days. Apart from the fierce conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the financial world is also expecting critical decisions to change the game.

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Rolls-Royce's share price fell 20% to 96p yesterday as CEO Warren East announces his departure. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian crisis threatens further disruption to the company's key civil aerospace division.

It is a busy week of data and earnings. Additional PMI readings from the US and China are joined by the monthly ADP and NFP reports for the US, providing the chance for further market volatility. Meanwhile, a host of earnings reports include full-year results from a variety of sectors, such as housebuilders, asset managers and also ITV, as well as some of the last US earnings reports for this season.