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Dividend Adjustments 20 Apr -27 Apr

ThomasIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, April 19, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 20 April 2020.

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CharlotteIG, April 20, 2020

Post in Overnight charges in US crude

Caseynotes posted an answer to a question, March 31, 2020

Oil overnight funding has been a talked about topic from traders this week. If this is something you want help with or would like to contribute to please join the chat.

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CharlotteIG, April 16, 2020

Post in Covid and the Economy

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, April 15, 2020

Understanding the potential S&P 500 recovery rate after Coronavirus. Analysts look at c-virus and unemployment links. Join other traders who share news and ideas on how to trade through the pandemic.

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CharlotteIG, April 15, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 13 Apr - 20 Apr

Guest KirbyIG posted a blog entry in Market News, April 13, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 13 April 2020.

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CharlotteIG, April 14, 2020

Easter Trading Hours

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, April 8, 2020

We wanted to let you know about some changes to our trading hours over the upcoming Easter period 9th April 2020 - 14th April 2020.

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CharlotteIG, April 8, 2020

Short selling indices

CharlotteIG posted a topic in Indices and Macro Events, April 8, 2020

As you're aware there are some issues short selling indices/ stock because the country have prevented short selling. Here you can get an update of what's going on.

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CharlotteIG, April 8, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 6 Apr - 13 Apr

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, April 6, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 6 April 2020.

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CharlotteIG, April 6, 2020

Weekend margin

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in Market News, April 3, 2020

There will be changes to margin this weekend - We will be increasing a range of minimum margin rates on new positions only going into the weekend.

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CharlotteIG, April 3, 2020

Post in Indices

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, March 30, 2020

Dow's moving up this week along with most indices. Have we seen the end of the bear? Or will the bull fail to move markets up further?

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CharlotteIG, March 31, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 30 Mar - 6 Apr

ThomasIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, March 29, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 30 March 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 30, 2020

Post in GOLD

Caseynotes posted a post in a topic, March 12, 2020

The price of gold has surged over the past week, rallying from $1460 to an eight-day high at $1640. The pullback from here currently in progress may provide a buying opportunity, if it establishes a higher low.

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CharlotteIG, March 25, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 23 Mar - 30 Mar

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, March 23, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 23 March 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 23, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 16 Mar - 23 Mar

ThomasIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, March 16, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 16 March 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 17, 2020

Volatility reminder and extended weekend closure

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in Market News, March 13, 2020

Due to ongoing volatility, there is significant risk that markets may gap when they re-open on Sunday night. Please ensure that you’re comfortable with the size of your positions heading into the weekend, and also be aware that we may see circuit-breakers applied over the coming days.

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CharlotteIG, March 13, 2020

Post in Coronavirus: what stocks and sectors are impacted?

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, March 12, 2020

Trump suspends travel from Europe. We can see the bearish movement so far in the markets but what do you think will happen by US market open/ close.

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CharlotteIG, March 12, 2020

Post in Bank of England

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, March 11, 2020

Bank of England cuts interest rates from 0.75 to 0.25. Will you trade the news? Let us know.

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CharlotteIG, March 11, 2020

Post in US Futures Limits Hit, Trading Suspended

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, March 10, 2020

We're now experiencing Upside price limit for US futures: Please note this is a function of the underlying exchange. This will apply globally for all brokers, not just for clients of IG.

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CharlotteIG, March 10, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 9 Mar - 16 Mar

ThomasIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, March 10, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 9 March 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 10, 2020

Indices likely to be on/off limit down throughout the day

Ludwik Chodzko-Zajko IG posted a post in a topic, March 9, 2020

At present we have hit the 5% circuit breaker. US futures limits increase to the main session levels at 1330 UK time (0830 Chicago).

Clients are not able to sell (either to open or close) when futures are suspended in this state.

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JamesIG, March 9, 2020

Changes to opening hours from 8 March

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in Market News, March 6, 2020

Changes to opening hours from 8 March 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 6, 2020

Post in What is the USD doing?

CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic, March 3, 2020

US stocks soar after fed cuts rates: Dow jumps 600 pts. Get involved in the chat.

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CharlotteIG, March 3, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 2 Mar - 9 Mar

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog, March 2, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 2 Mar 2020.

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CharlotteIG, March 2, 2020

Post in Coronavirus: what stocks and sectors are impacted?

Caseynotes posted a post in a topic, February 27, 2020

News driven forum on the Coronavirus and how the markets are reacting to it. Come and join the conversation.

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CharlotteIG, February 27, 2020

Dividend Adjustments 24 Feb - 2 Mar

CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in Market News, February 25, 2020

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 24 Feb 2020. Special dividends are yet to be confirmed.

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CharlotteIG, February 25, 2020