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Moving Average (MA) Explained for Traders
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
WHAT IS A MOVING AVERAGE?
In technical analysis, the moving average is an indicator used to represent the average closing price of the market over a specified period of time. Traders often make use of moving averages as it can be a good indication of current market momentum.
In technical analysis, the moving average is an indicator used to represent the average closing price of the market over a specified period of time. Traders often make use of moving averages as it can be a good indication of current market momentum.
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Unrest and extended lockdown pressuring the rand
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Hard lockdown extension and political unrest weigh on the rand.
The rand has found itself under renewed duress, this time predominantly from factors domestic rather than those external.
The rand has found itself under renewed duress, this time predominantly from factors domestic rather than those external.
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Dividend Adjustments 12th July 2021 - 19th July 2021
ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 12th July 2021. 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.
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The Week Ahead
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week.
Week commencing 12 July.
Chris Beauchamp’s insight:
US earnings season begins this week, with banks at the top of the list, providing an insight into their own performance in Q2 but also into the US economy’s ongoing recovery. Meanwhile, Chinese GDP, US CPI and UK CPI are key economic events, along with decisions from the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Japan.
Week commencing 12 July.
Chris Beauchamp’s insight:
US earnings season begins this week, with banks at the top of the list, providing an insight into their own performance in Q2 but also into the US economy’s ongoing recovery. Meanwhile, Chinese GDP, US CPI and UK CPI are key economic events, along with decisions from the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Japan.
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Pfizer to seek U.S. authorization for COVID booster shot as Delta variant spreads
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Pfizer Inc plans to ask U.S. regulators to authorize a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine within the next month, the drugmaker's top scientist said on Thursday, based on evidence of greater risk of reinfection six months after inoculation and the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
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IG Trading the Markets Podcast: Investment Funds
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Investment funds: Julian Cane, manager of BMO Capital and Income Trust, speaks about opportunities presented for the fund in the context of inflation, easy monetary policy, recovery from the global pandemic and the need to continue paying dividends.
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Dollar firm near 3-month high after Fed minutes affirm taper timeline
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Dollar Up, Investors Digest Fed Minute’s Reaffirm of Taper Timeline
The dollar hovered near a three-month high versus major peers on Thursday after minutes of the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting confirmed the world's biggest central bank is moving toward tapering its asset purchases as soon as this year.
The dollar hovered near a three-month high versus major peers on Thursday after minutes of the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting confirmed the world's biggest central bank is moving toward tapering its asset purchases as soon as this year.
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Analysis: Falling U.S. bond yields may signal death knell for 'reflation' stock trade
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
STOCK MARKETS:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock investors are watching the dramatic moves in the Treasury market for clues on the fate of one of this year’s most successful plays - the so-called reflation trade that helped power shares of economically sensitive companies higher after nearly a decade of underperformance.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock investors are watching the dramatic moves in the Treasury market for clues on the fate of one of this year’s most successful plays - the so-called reflation trade that helped power shares of economically sensitive companies higher after nearly a decade of underperformance.
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes in Focus
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Dollar Down as Investors Await Fed Minutes
The dollar was down on Wednesday morning in Asia ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s release of the minutes from its latest meeting. The euro, meanwhile, fell to an almost three-month low against the greenback as German economic data disappointed and raised concerns about the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
The dollar was down on Wednesday morning in Asia ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s release of the minutes from its latest meeting. The euro, meanwhile, fell to an almost three-month low against the greenback as German economic data disappointed and raised concerns about the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
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Top 5 Things to Watch in Markets in the Week Ahead
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
The week after the U.S. jobs report is usually one of the lightest of the month in terms of economic data and the coming holiday-shortened week will be no exception. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes may give investors an insight into policymakers behind the scenes discussions after a hawkish shift prompted market turbulence last month. The European Central Bank will also publish the minutes of its latest meeting, while China will release what will be closely watched inflation figures. And with markets going into the second half of the year investors are asking whether the stunning first half run can continue. Here is what you need to know to start your week.
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Dividend Adjustments 5th July 2021 - 12th July 2021
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 5th July 2021.
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Gold Prices Rebound as the US Dollar and Yields Fall After Strong NFP
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
GOLD PRICE OUTLOOK:
Gold prices are trading higher on Monday following strong US nonfarm payrolls data
The US Dollar retreated alongside Treasury yields, boosting precious metal prices
Traders are eyeing $1,795 for resistance, breaching which may lead to further gains
Gold prices are trading higher on Monday following strong US nonfarm payrolls data
The US Dollar retreated alongside Treasury yields, boosting precious metal prices
Traders are eyeing $1,795 for resistance, breaching which may lead to further gains
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Blog Comment in US jobs report preview: will markets look beyond slowing NFP trend?
MongiIG posted a comment on a blog entry,
What is the NFP?
The non-farm payroll (NFP) figure is a key economic indicator for the United States economy. It represents the number of jobs added, excluding farm employees, government employees, private household employees and employees of nonprofit organizations.
The non-farm payroll (NFP) figure is a key economic indicator for the United States economy. It represents the number of jobs added, excluding farm employees, government employees, private household employees and employees of nonprofit organizations.
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US jobs report preview: can payrolls build momentum as recovery takes shape?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Friday’s US jobs report is expected to bring an improved payrolls figure, although recent ADP and jobless claims data does raise questions. The June US jobs report is due to be released at 1.30pm, on Friday 2 July (UK time).
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Crude Oil Prices Climb Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Crude Oil Prices Climb Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting
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Dividend Adjustments 28th June 2021 - 5th July 2021
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 28th June 2021.
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Post in OPEC Meetings
CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic,
Oil Up, Investors Await Upcoming OPEC+ Meeting. The 18th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting is scheduled for 1 July 2021.
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Post in Bank of England
CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic,
The Bank of England (BoE), will commence their latest monetary policy announcement at midday 12:00 (UK Time), on Thursday 24 June 2021. Tune in to IGTV’s live BoE announcement and analysis at 11:55 AM BST on Thursday in the IG platform.
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Post in Daily Dashboard
CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic,
Powell speaks at 19:00 (UK time), this is something to look out for if you are in the U.S markets. How do you think this will affect the U.S markets ?
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Dividend Adjustments 21st June 2021 - 28th June
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 21st June 2021
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Updated: Dividend Adjustments 14th June 2021 - 21st June 2021
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 14th June 2021.
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Dividend Adjustments 7th June 2021 - 14th June 2021
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 7th June 2021.
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Dividend Adjustments 31st May 2021 - 7th June 2021
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 31st May 2021.
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GSK shares unsteady as activist investor drops vaccine business sale
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Although the GSK share price has underperformed against its close competitors in the past year, signs are starting to improve following positive moves from an activist investor and the release of highly anticipated new products.
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Dividend Adjustments 24th May 2021 - 31st May 20201
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 31st May 2021.
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