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While Australian stocks dipped on Tuesday, other Asian indices moved higher, though with less enthusiasm than before. The conflict in the Middle East appears to be on the cusp of expanding to include Hezbollah, with the shadow of Iranian involvement looming as well. Risk appetite has shrugged off the rebound in US inflation data, but from today onwards earnings season will take centre stage. UK wages rose by more than inflation for June-August, up 7.8%, for the first time since October 2021, providing some easing of the cost of living crisis. Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson and Lockheed Martin are among those companies reporting earnings this afternoon.

The Week Ahead Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week Week commencing 16th October Chris Beauchamp's insight Earnings season gets into its stride this week, with reports from across the US economy. US banks but also Netflix, Tesla, Johnson & Johnson and airlines report figures. Key economic events this week include UK employment and consumer price index (CPI) figures, along with the German ZEW index. Economic reports Weekly View Monday 1.30pm – US Empire state mfg index (October): index expected to fall to -1.1. Markets to watch: USD crosses Tuesday 1.30am – RBA meeting minutes. Markets to watch: AUD crosses 7am – UK employment data: August unemployment rate to hold at 4.3%, while average earnings for Jun-Aug rise 7.5%, down from 8.5%. Markets to watch: GBP crosses 10am – German ZEW index (October): index expected to fall to -16 from -11.4. Markets to watch: EUR crosses 1.30pm – US retail sales (September): sales expected to rise 0.3% MoM from 0.6% in the previous month. Markets to watch: USD crosses 1.30pm – Canadian CPI (September): prices expected to rise 4.5% YoY and 0.5% MoM, from 4% and 0.4% respectively. Markets to watch: CAD crosses Wednesday 3am – China GDP (Q3): QoQ growth forecast to rise to 0.9% from 0.8%, while YoY growth slows to 4.6% from 6.3%. Markets to watch: China indices, CNH crosses 7am – UK CPI (September): prices expected to rise 6.5% YoY and 0.3% MoM, from 6.7% and 0.3% in August. Core CPI to rise 5.9% YoY from 6.2%. Markets to watch: FTSE 100/250, GBP crosses 1.30pm – US housing starts/building permits (September): permits to fall 4.9% and starts to rise 7%. Markets to watch: USD crosses 3.30pm – US EIA crude oil inventories (w/e 13 October): stockpiles rose by 10.2 million barrels in the preceding week. Markets to watch: Brent, WTI Thursday 1.30am – Australia employment data (September): unemployment rate to hold at 3.7%. Markets to watch: AUD crosses 1.30pm – US initial jobless claims (w/e 14 October): claims to rise to 212K from 209K. Markets to watch: USD crosses 3pm – US existing home sales (September): sales expected to fall 2.1% MoM. Markets to watch: USD crosses Friday 12.30am – Japan CPI (September): price growth forecast to slow to 3.1% YoY from 3.2%. Markets to watch: JPY crosses 7am – UK retail sales (September): sales expected to rise0 0.3% MoM and 3.5% YoY, from 0.4% and -1.4% respectively. Markets to watch: GBP crosses Company announcements Monday 16 October Tuesday 17 October Wednesday 18 October Thursday 19 October Friday 20 October Full-year earnings Bellway Half/ Quarterly earnings Bank of America Corp, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, United Airlines, Lockheed Martin Whitbread, ASML Holding, SAP, Netflix Inc, Tesla, Procter & Gamble, Alcoa Renault, AT&T Inc, American Airlines Schlumberger, American Express Trading update* Moneysupermarket.com Just Eat Takeaway Dunelm, LSE, Deliveroo, Schroders, Rathbones Foxtons, Wickes, Intercontinental Hotels Dividends FTSE 100: BAE Systems, Smiths Group FTSE 250: ITV, Coats Group, Marshalls, Close Bros Dividends are applied after the close of the previous day’s session for each market. So, for example, the FTSE 100 goes ex-dividend on a Thursday, but the adjustment is applied at the close of the previous day, e.g. Wednesday. The table below shows the days in which the adjustment is applied, not the ex-dividend days. Index adjustments Monday 16 October Tuesday 17 October Wednesday 18 October Thursday 19 October Friday 20 October Monday 23 October FTSE 100 1.79 Australia 200 0.4 Wall Street 6.2 8.6 US 500 0.36 0.14 0.10 Nasdaq 0.02 Netherlands 25 EU Stocks 50 0.2 China H-Shares Singapore Blue Chip Hong Kong HS50 1.4 South Africa 40 62.8 Italy 40 Japan 225

Asian markets fell back once again on Monday, as nervousness around the conflict in the Middle East continued to see widespread risk aversion. Oil and gold prices surged last week, with the former at its highest level in over a week and the latter having had its best week since March. Earnings season is now underway, but the rise in US inflation data last week has raised market expectations of a hike at the next Fed meeting. Today is a quieter start to the week, with little in the way of heavyweight earnings or data. Futures point to a more positive open for European and US markets, though sentiment remains fragile.

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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 16th Oct 2023 and will be published weekly on Mondays. *** It's important to note that the rates are subject to daily changes and are based on the currency of the underlying market, not the contract currency.

Stocks have seen a wave of selling in the wake of yesterday's CPI report in the US, as jitters about inflation and interest rates return. The chance of a US rate hike in December is now 40%, from 28% before the report, according to market pricing. However, deflation is the worry in China after inflation data there missed expectations of a rise. Meanwhile, the potential for more fallout from the Middle East conflict is looming, with Qatar mooting a possible export ban on gas so long as Israel maintains its blockade of Gaza. Earnings season got under way with Delta Airlines yesterday issuing a cautious outlook, and US banks begin their reporting this afternoon.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 16th Oct 2023. These are projected dividends and are 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. The amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends are 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. How do dividend adjustments work? This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently, any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See the full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

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 09th Oct 2023 and will be published weekly on Mondays. *** It's important to note that the rates are subject to daily changes and are based on the currency of the underlying market, not the contract currency.

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 9th Oct 2023. These are projected dividends and are 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. The amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends are 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. How do dividend adjustments work? This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently, any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See the full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

Another gloomy session for stocks saw the Hang Seng drop by 3% as it played catch-up following Monday's holiday, and the Nikkei down by more than 1.7%. A hawkish speech by Fed governor Michelle Bowman yesterday and comments from others reminded investors that the Fed is committed to leaving rates unchanged, negating any positive sentiment lingering from the weekend funding deal for the US government. While tech stocks eked out some small gains yesterday, most indices remain under pressure. FX markets are on intervention watch following more comments from officials in Japan about the weakness of the yen. Today sees the monthly US job opening figures, as a warm-up to the ADP and non-farm payroll figures later in the week. A weaker open is expected for European and US markets.

Dear @Udar, Even if you decide to take a short position in the same market, you will still be required to maintain a margin unless your short position is twice the size of your long position. For instance, if you are long on Tesla with 100 shares and a margin of $1000, and you plan to short the same 100 shares of Tesla, you will need an additional $1000 in margin. However, if you double your short position to 200 shares in the same Tesla stock, there will be no additional margin requirement. All the best, AshishIG

Find below the table that shows the number of days' worth of overnight funding fees you will be charged if you keep a Forex position open on a particular day. The overnight funding fee is the cost of holding a position overnight through 10 PM UK time, and it is charged at the end of each trading day. This fee is calculated based on the size of your position and the interest rate differential between the two currencies involved in the trade plus the IG admin fee. To help you manage your trading costs and make informed decisions, we have created this table that clearly displays the number of days' worth of overnight funding fee you will be charged. This information can be used to estimate the cost of holding a position over a certain period and to decide whether to keep it open or close it before the end of the trading day. In the future, we will regularly publish this table at the start of each new month. Disclaimer: Please note that in some cases, the number of days may change due to public holidays or bank holidays. We will do our best to inform you of any changes as soon as possible, but we recommend that you keep an eye on the holiday calendar to avoid any surprises.

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 02nd Oct 2023 and will be published weekly on Mondays. *** It's important to note that the rates are subject to daily changes and are based on the currency of the underlying market, not the contract currency.

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Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 2nd Oct 2023. These are projected dividends and are 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. The amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends are 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. How do dividend adjustments work? This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently, any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See the full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

After rallying on Monday, the Nikkei 225 led the Asian session lower overnight, reversing hopes that losses for Japan had been halted. Rising yields across the globe have driven losses in stocks, though US stocks struggled into positive territory at the close yesterday as some of the selling pressure of the past week eased. However, the theme of higher yields is likely to continue to keep pressuring stocks, resulting in more losses in what is often a difficult period of the year for equities anyway. US lawmakers continue efforts to try and find a short-term funding solution that will avoid a government shutdown. Futures point to a weaker open for Europe and the US, with little heavyweight macro data to detract from the focus on higher yields.

Key US indices declined after the Federal Reserve's rates announcement with the Nasdaq dropping 3.30%, the S&P closing 2.93% lower and the Dow Jones slipping 654 points. Indices Stock market index S&P 500 Personal consumption expenditures price index Nasdaq Inflation Tony Sycamore | Market Analyst, Australia | Publication date: Monday 25 September 2023 12:13 Key US stock indices decline Aside from the now-standard Monday rally, key US stock indices lost ground every other day last week. The decline accelerated following the Fed's hawkish hold, where it reinforced its message of "higher for longer" rates. For the week, the Nasdaq lost 3.30%. The S&P500 closed 2.93% lower, and the Dow Jones slipped 654 points (-1.89%). To recap the key points from last week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting: The 2024 median dot moved up 50bp to 5.1% (from 4.6% in June), indicating just two cuts next year are expected vs. four previously. 12 of 19 Fed officials favour another rate hike this year. We remain of the view the interest rate market is too complacent about the possibility of one final rate hike before the year's end. However, with core personal condumption expenditure (PCE) inflation this week and expected to be well-behaved (previewed below), the most likely catalyst for a hawkish repricing ahead of the November FOMC is the September non-farm payroll jobs report, due for release the week after next (6 October). What is expected from Core PCE inflation (Thursday, 29 September at 10.30pm AEST) Last month, the PCE Price Index increased by 3.3% YoY in July, from 3% the previous month. The Feds preferred measure of inflation, the Core PCE Price Index, which excludes food and energy, increased by 4.2% YoY in July from 4.1% the previous month. This month, the PCE Price Index is expected to increase to 3.5% from 3.3% prior. The Core PCE Price Index is expected to ease to 3.9% YoY from 4.2% in July. Although Core PCE at 3.9% would be the lowest reading in two years, it is still twice the Fed's inflation target of 2%, and one of the key reasons the message from last week's FOMC was rates need to stay higher for longer. Core PCE price index Source: Trading Economics S&P 500 technical analysis Since early September, we have opined that the S&P 500 was missing another leg lower towards 4250/20 as part of the correction that started in July, including here and here. Last week's sell-off, which included a break of the August low, confirmed the missing leg lower was underway (Wave c of a possible Elliott Wave "abc" correction), and we continue to expect the S&P500 to move lower to test support 4250/20 area in the sessions ahead. Should signs of basing emerge in the 4250/4200 area, we will likely move to a positive bias, looking for the uptrend to resume towards the July high before a possible test of the bull market 2022, 4818 high. S&P 500 daily chart Source: TradingView Nasdaq technical analysis Much like the S&P 500, we have opined that the Nasdaq was missing another leg lower towards 4250/20 as part of the correction that started in July, including here and here. Last week's sell-off confirmed the missing leg lower was underway (Wave c of a possible Elliott Wave "abc" correction), and we continue to expect the Nasdaq to move lower towards wave equality support 14,200/14,000 area to complete a Wave IV (Elliott Wave) corrective pullback. Should the pullback play out as expected, we then expect to see a recovery, which would see the Nasdaq test and break the highs of July and possibly set up a test of the bull market 2021, 16764 high. Nasdaq weekly chart Source: TradingView TradingView: the figures stated are as of 25 September 2023. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. This report does not contain and is not to be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendation.

Dear @Abhi, If the dividend payments received consisted of only ‘simple/normal dividends’, the statement will be available by the end of July. To see it, navigate to MyIG Dashboard > 'Live Accounts' > 'Statements' However, if you’ve received ‘complex dividends’ from an attribution-managed investment trust (AMIT), your statement may be generated as late as the last week of October, as we can only include that information once we’ve received a breakdown from the company concerned. For more details, Please refer to- https://www.ig.com/au/help-and-support/accounts-and-statements/statements/what-do-I-need-for-the-end-of-financial-year-for-share-trading-accounts#AMIT All the best, AshishIG

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 25th Sep 2023 and will be published weekly on Mondays. *** It's important to note that the rates are subject to daily changes and are based on the currency of the underlying market, not the contract currency.

After a poor finish to last week, Asian markets mostly traded in negative fashion on Monday, though some bargain-hunting in the Nikkei lifted that index off its lows. With major central bank decisions out of the way for the time being, the focus now shifts to the possibility of a government shutdown in the US. House Republicans are making efforts to consider stopgap funding measures to stave off a shutdown. Today's major events include the German IFO index, plus testimony to eurozone lawmakers by ECB president Christine Lagarde.

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The Week Ahead Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week Week commencing 25th September Chris Beauchamp's insight After the excitement of last week, attention this week turns to US durable goods orders and the monthly Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index. French, German and eurozone inflation will be key for near-term direction of the euro. Key corporate reports include ASOS, H&M, Nike and Carnival. Economic reports Monday 9am – German IFO index (September): index expected to fall to 84.3. Markets to watch: EUR crosses 1.30pm – Chicago Fed nat’l activity index (August): expected to rise to 0.15. Markets to watch: USD crosses Tuesday 3pm – US new home sales (August), consumer confidence (September): sales to fall 1.7% MoM and confidence forecast to weaken, falling to 106.9. Markets to watch: USD crosses Wednesday 7am – German GfK consumer confidence (October): index to rise to -24.8. Markets to watch: EUR crosses 1.30pm – US durable goods orders (August): orders to fall 2.9% MoM. Markets to watch: US indices, USD crosses 3.30pm – US EIA crude oil inventories (w/e 22 Sept): stockpiles fell by 2.1 million barrels in the previous week. Markets to watch: Brent, WTI Thursday 1pm – German CPI (September, preliminary): prices to rise 5.9% YoY and 0.6% MoM, from 6.1% and 0.3% in August. Markets to watch: eurozone indices, EUR crosses 1.30pm – US initial jobless claims (w/e 23 September), GDP (Q2, final): claims forecast to rise to 205K from 201K, and GDP to be revised to 2.2% QoQ. Markets to watch: US indices, USD crosses 3pm – US pending home sales (August): sales expected to rise 0.2%. Markets to watch: USD crosses Friday 2.45am – China Caixin services & manufacturing PMI (September): manufacturing PMI expected to drop back into contraction territory, falling to 49, while services rises to 52.6. Markets to watch: China indices, CNH crosses 7.45 am – French CPI (September, preliminary): prices forecast to rise 4.8% YoY and fall 0.7% MoM, compared o 4.9% and a 1% rise in August. Markets to watch: eurozone indices, EUR crosses 8.55am – German unemployment data (September): unemployment rate to hold at 5.7%. Markets to watch: EUR crosses 10am – eurozone inflation (September, flash): prices expected to rise 5.5% YoY and 0.5% MoM, compared to 5.2% and 0.5% in August. Core CPI forecast to rise 4.5% YoY, a slowdown from August’s 5.3%. Markets to watch: eurozone indices, EUR crosses 1.30pm – US PCE price index (August): the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, PCE index forecast to rise 3.5% YoY and 0.4% MoM, compared to 3.3% and 0.2% in July. Core PCE expected to be 0.2%, in line with July. Markets to watch: US indices, USD crosses 2.45pm – US Chicago PMI (September): index forecast to rise to 49. Markets to watch: USD crosses Company announcements Monday 25 September Tuesday 26 September Wednesday 27 September Thursday 28 September Friday 29 September Full-year earnings Ferguson, PZ Cussons, Close Brothers Half/ Quarterly earnings AG Barr, Costco Saga, Old Mutual, Pendragon, H&M, Micron Tech Avacta, Nike Carnival Trading update* United Utilities, ASOS Dividends FTSE 100: British American Tobacco, Rightmove, Smurfit Kappa, Barratt Developments, Phoenix Group, M&G FTSE 250: Kainos, TP ICAP, Foresight Group, Petershill Partners, Computacenter, Games Workshop, Hipgnosis Songs Fund Dividends are applied after the close of the previous day’s session for each market. So, for example, the FTSE 100 goes ex-dividend on a Thursday, but the adjustment is applied at the close of the previous day, e.g. Wednesday. The table below shows the days in which the adjustment is applied, not the ex-dividend days. Index adjustments Monday 25 September Tuesday 26 September Wednesday 27 September Thursday 28 September Friday 29 September Monday 2 October FTSE 100 7.65 Australia 200 0.6 0.1 Wall Street 2.6 US 500 0.29 0.09 0.56 0.14 0.02 0.33 Nasdaq 1.12 3.55 Netherlands 25 EU Stocks 50 China H-Shares Singapore Blue Chip Hong Kong HS50 South Africa 40 143.6 Italy 40 Japan 225 222.3

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Stocks in Asia enjoyed a better session overnight, shrugging off the disappointing US session. Data on Australian employment provided some strength for the Aussie dollar, though much of the improvement was driven by a rise in part-time workers. US CPI showed some worrying signs of strength in price increases, but markets took heart from a slowdown in year-on-year core inflation. Today sees the other main event of the week, the ECB decision. The chance of a rate hike has increased this week following Tuesday night's comments from ECB sources regarding inflation remaining above 3% next year, but with the eurozone economy weakening noticeably the bank has a tough balancing act ahead of it. US and European futures point to a positive open, with tech stocks likely to be bolstered by the ARM IPO, which begins trading today after the group secured a valuation of $54.5 billion, with the IPO being priced at $51 per share.

Asian indices declined overnight, taking their cue from a weaker finish on Wall Street, where tech stocks fell back following disappointment around the Apple product event and pre-CPI nervousness. ECB sources suggested last night that inflation forecasts would remain above 3% in 2024, strengthening the view that an interest rate increase will follow at the meeting on Thursday. The latest US CPI will be the main event of the day. Expectations are for a sharp increase in the pace of monthly price growth, arising partly from the surge in oil prices, putting greater pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates at its next meeting. Futures point to a weaker open in Europe and the US as traders await the latest CPI figures.