Articles from October 2009

Euro / Dollar News

The FTSE is currently indicating a weak open, as traders are worried about the UK Consumer Price Index. Analysts are worried that, with interest rates at an all time low, inflation might spiral out of control and hurt the recovery. The FTSE is likely to start the day on a weak note. Crude oil is [...]

FTSE 100 Index Trading Update

The FTSE is currently indicating a strong open, as traders are looking to continue the buying spree which started in Asia. The big question is will this mornings economic data help support the stronger start to the week. Analysts are expecting that the RICS House Price Balance will increase by 15% month over month; a [...]

FTSE Spread Betting

The FTSE looks set to open up 15 points today after another strong day yesterday. Traders will be closely following any fallout from Ben Bernanke’s comments yesterday that he is willing to raise interest rates when necessary; certainly more aggressive than the current rhetoric regarding interest rates emanating from central banks in Europe. The UK [...]

Forex Trading News

The FTSE is currently indicating a weak open, as traders are waiting for the release of the UK Producers Price Index. Analysts are keeping close attention to see if inflation has started to affect the prices being charged by producers. The FTSE is likely to start the last day of the week on a weak [...]

FTSE 100 Index News

The FTSE is currently indicating a strong open, as traders are looking waiting for the release of the UK interest rate decision. While no change in interest rates is expected, investors are curious to see what the statement that accompanies the decision will say about the economy. The opening number of the FTSE will greatly [...]

Gold Spread Betting

The FTSE looks set to consolidate yesterday’s big gains and open up unchanged this morning. The forthcoming earnings season, which starts today with Aluminium powerhouse Alcoa, will be seen as pivotal for the direction the markets will take over the last few months of 2009. All eyes will be on Gold again after breaking new [...]

FTSE News

The FTSE is currently indicating a flat open, as traders are waiting until the release of the EU Gross Domestic Product before deciding if the market rally will continue. Analysts are expecting for a flat reading; however, should the numbers disappoint, we might face a sell off. Crude oil prices rose in early trade Wednesday, [...]

Commodities Trading News

The FTSE is currently indicating a strong open, as traders are optimistic regarding the UK Industrial Production numbers. Analysts are expecting an improvement over last months reading, which should serve as strong support for this rally. The FTSE is likely to start the day in positive territory. Crude oil continues to trade near $70 a [...]

UK 100 Trading News

The UK 100 is currently indicating a strong open, as traders are starting to feel more optimistic regarding the state of the economy. Analysts will be paying closer attention to economic data this week, which starts with the release of the UK Purchasing Managers Index. The UK 100 is likely to start the week of [...]

FTSE Spread Betting News

The FTSE looks set to open down 30 just above the 5000 level after a weak session in the States yesterday as the market sold of on the back of the underwhelming economic figures released throughout the afternoon. There will be no let up on that front today as investors look ahead to the pivotal [...]