City Index Market Update 22nd February 2012 Alexandra Coote
Watch the latest Market News from the floor of City Index with Alexandra Coote: • The UK 100 opened positively this morning but is now trading down 21 points. • The DAX is down 56 points, the CAC is down 12 points and Dow Futures are currently trading down 4 points. • Britain's top shares were seen opening a touch higher on wednesday, with market sentiment supported by this week's agreement of a long-awaited bailout package for Greece, although concerns abounded that any rescue deal was by no means the end of the saga. • However the market fell off after the 9.30am release of BoE minutes. • In currencies, GBP/USD is trading at 1.5710, EUR/USD is at 1.3232 and USD/JPY is at 80.20. • Gold is currently trading at $1,753, while US Crude Oil for March delivery is trading at $103.35. • In economic data, US existing homesales will be released at 3pm (GMT).
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Market Update with City Index 15th Feb 2012
Watch the latest market news from the London floor of spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) with Stuart Jackson. Headlines include: - The FTSE is up 15 points this morning, the CAC is up 30 points and the DAX is up 75 points. - European indices have continued to build on overnight gains in Asia after China assured markets that they will continue buying eurozone debt. - RBS, Barclays and HSBA are all leading the charge up over 2% already on the day. - Financials are seeing some support as investors react to fresh pledges by the Greek government to meet austerity measures. - High street sportswear giant Sports Direct saw sales growth in the third quarter and will be reviewing its dividend policy as a result. The firm is up 6% today. - In economic data, the GBP inflation report will be announced at 10.30am GMT, followed by the Fed FOMC minutes at 7pm, both of which will add clarity to the current economic climate on both sides of the pond.
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City Index Morning Markert update Tuesday 14th February
Watch the latest market news from the London floor of spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) with Fiona Cincotta. Headline include: - After a positive start to the day, the FTSE has just turned negative, down 8 points at 5887. - Earlier this morning rating agency Moody's threatened to downgrade Britain from its triple A status, however investors took this in their stride with fairly little impact on the blue chip index. - The ratings agency has also threatened to downgrade France and Austria and has downgraded Italy Spain and Portugual. - Trading volumes remain weak today. Barclays is showing signs of strength as two brokers raised recommendations. Bunzl is the top gainer of the day, rising 3%. - In economic data, UK CPI came in a 3.6%. Across the pond, US retail sales were announced at 1.30pm GMT.
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Week Ahead Report Feb 13th 2012
Are the UK and US stock indices at a reversal point? Sandy Jadeja of City Index (www.cityindex.co.uk/) highlights the key upside targets for the FTSE 100 and Dow Jones. With the recent rally the markets may be looking to take a rest before continuing higher. However if positive momentum continues this week then the stock market may not look back and break towards new highs. Gold also sits on a support level which need to hold. If the metal fails to hold onto support the commodity may be setting up for a fall. Watch this video to see the key levels for the week ahead.
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Greek Austerity Measures pave way for bailout 13 Feb 2012
Watch the latest market news from the London floor of spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) with Edward Dewhirst. Headlines include: Positive start to the week with Greek Austerity measures approved, paving the way for the 2nd Bailout payment.
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European markets open higher, Market Update Feb 8 2012
Watch the latest market news from the floor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk) with George Taylor. Headlines include: - European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, with banking and resources stocks higher as investors continued to monitor events in Greece.
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FTSE opens lower but stays above 5800 - 6 Feb 2012
Watch the latest market news from the floor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk) with Adam Bibbing. Headlines include: - We start this week having finished on a high last Friday, with the US posting positive employment figures. The non-farm payroll figure came in at 243,000 when 150,000 was expected and unemployment dropped from 8.5% to 8.3%.
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Technical Analysis on FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Gold
Sandy Jadeja, Chief Technical Analyst with City Index, takes a look at the outlook heading into today’s US trading session, including a forex analysis of EUR/USD and EUR/JPY with key support and resistance levels for short term traders
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Markets stronger, US Fed keep rates on hold - 26 Jan
Watch the latest market news from the London floor of spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) with Edward Dewhirst. Headlines include: After the FTSE closed down 28 points yesterday, a stronger showing in the US, spurred on by the Federal Reserve's promise to keep interest rates low, has led to a positive start here in Europe. Currently we have the FTSE up 21 points at 5744 and in Germany the DAX is up 0.5% and in France the CAC is up 0.65%. With trading updates from Anglo American and figures from Kazakhmys, the miners are very much in focus this morning, leading the rally in early trading Kazakhmys is the biggest gainer, up 2.9%, while Rio Tinto, Randgold Resources and Vedanta are all up over 2%. Lloyds is also stronger, up 2.5%, with RBS and Barclays close behind, up 2.3% to 2% respectively. Some cracking figures have sent EasyJet flying this morning, up 8.5% after revenue surges 16.7%. However, it's not all good news as Tate & Lyle is
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FOMC rate announcement due today - 25th January 2012
Watch the latest market news from the London floor of spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) with Fiona Cincotta
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Silvio Berlusconi Resigns, Markets Rally - 9 November, Market Update
Join Sophia Ziaee as she brings you the latest market update on Wednesday, 9th November 2011 from the City Index trading floor. Headlines include: - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has finally confirmed his resignation after the approval of a budget law. - Mr Berlusconi's exit has provided little relief to Italy's government bonds. - The yield on 10-year Italian debt remained deep into the danger zone this morning, spiking early before hovering around 6.75%. - However, this morning markets have hailed the news of his resignation. The FTSE 100 jumped 48 points to 5615 (up 0.86%), while the German DAX and the Italian FTSE MIB both rose by 1.4%. - Asia also joined in the general feeling of relief, with Japan's Nikkei ending 1.16% higher. - Traders are expecting shares to rise this morning, but any Berlusconi Bounce could be short-lived. For more market news and insights from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting an
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All Eyes on Italian Budget Vote - 8 November, Market Update
Ben Cooper of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents a round-up of the key market news shaping price movements today and in the near future: - Positive corporate data has lifted European stock markets this morning. - The FTSE is up 38 points to 5548, while the German DAX is up 35 points to 5964. - In companies, Cairn Energy is up 3% following a positive update on their Greenland operations. - Vodafone is up 2.5% after the firm lifted its full-year profit guidance. - Later today, all eyes will be on the crucial Italian budget vote, especially after bond yields reached record levels yesterday. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE, Dow Jones and Crude Oil - 2 November, Midweek Report
Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) delivers an update on key technical levels for the FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Crude Oil, analysing charts for a short term outlook. For more financial insights from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/financial-news.aspx Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE higher despite indecision in Greece - 2 November, Market Update
Watch the latest market news from the floor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) on 2nd November 2011 with Edward Dewhirst. Headlines include: - European bourses tumbled amid confusion and indecision in Greece. - The proposed referendum and threat of a snap election to dispose incumbent Prime Minister George Papandreou lead the FTSE to close down 2.2% yesterday. - The DAX closed down 5%, while in the US the DJIA closed down 2.5%. - Despite heavy hitters like BP, Shell and GSK, amongst others, going ex-dividend and taking 12.8 points off the FTSE, we see it in positive territory this morning. - The FTSE index is currently up 15 points at 5436. - With a recovery in copper prices and a bounce back from yesterday's sell off, miners are leading the FTSE leaderboard, with Kazakhmys up 2% on the day. - The biggest gainer however is Next, up 5%, after the retailer raised its first year profit target and sales to 4%. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged pr
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Charting the FTSE and Dow Jones - 31 October, Market Update
Sandy Jadeja, Chief Technical Analyst at City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/), provides key levels for the FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Crude Oil on 31st October 2011. For more market analysis from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Markets sceptical over Eurozone deal - 31 October, Market Update
Join Sophia Ziaee on Monday 31st October 2011 as she brings you all the latest news from the trading floor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/): Headlines include: - It has been a ghoulish start for the markets this morning as the initial euphoria over last week's euro bailout deal is starting to slide. - Overnight it was a weak day's trading in Asia, where Japan's Nikkei index closed 0.7% lower. The FTSE 100 has already shed 51 points, this morning trading around 5650. - Mining stocks, the perennial measure of economic optimism, are leading the fallers. Kazakhmys, Vedanta, BHP Billiton and Xstrata are all down 3% or more. - For some currency traders, there is also upsetting news this morning as The Japanese central bank waded into the currency markets selling yen and buying US dollars. - This intervention - the third this year - was provoked by the yen hitting all-time highs against the dollar. - It was good news for Barclays this morning as they announced
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FTSE holds above 5700 - 28 October, Market Update
Watch the latest market news from the floor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) on 28th October 2011 with Fiona Cincotta. Headlines include: - The FTSE is holding above the 5700 level today, after gains yesterday that took the index to near three-month highs. - Strength in banks is balancing weakness in miners and energy stocks today as commodity prices retreat. - EU leaders are under pressure to finalise details of a plan to slash Greek debt. The euphoria of yesterday has reduced -- one has to wait and watch to see whether the rest of the world gives its backing to the deal. - In economic data, consumer confidence has come in at its lowest level since February 2009. For more market analysis from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks
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Key Levels for FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Crude Oil - October 28
In his Week End Technical Analysis Report on 28th October 2011, Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) takes a look at the key resistance levels for FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Crude Oil. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE down 110 points at 8.30am - 3rd October, Market Update
Edward Dewhirst of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents the award-winning spread betting provider's daily summary of news from the trading floor, including news of: - European markets have started October in the same manner as they ended September. - After the FTSE finished down 68 points at 5128 on Friday, we have seen a further sell off in equities, with the FTSE currently down 110 points at 5018 after briefly slipping below the psychological level of 5000 in early trading. - With equities struggling, traders are again looking towards gold as a safe haven, pushing the metal up $32. - This is positive for Rangold Resources who are currently the only positive company in the FTSE, up 0.5%. - Banks are dragging the markets down this morning, with Barclays down 5% while RBS is down 4% and Lloyds is down 3.5%. - We also have Burberry down 6%, the biggest faller, back to levels last seen in April. This is despite a positive broker recommendation by Goldman Sac
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FTSE down 34 points at 8.30am - 29 September, Market Update
Edward Dewhirst of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents the award-winning spread betting provider's daily summary of news from the trading floor, including news of: - With the FTSE trading within a range since early August, yesterday the markets snapped a 3 day rally, closing down 76 points at 5217. - As traders await the vote in Germany's parliament for the European rescue fund, the market has followed weakness in the US and overnight in Asia. - The FTSE is Down 34points at 5183. - Mixed trading across Europe, the German Dax is slightly negative while in France the Cac is slightly positive. - The miners are the hardest hit this morning with Xstrata losing 3.3% in early trading. - Fresnillo, Rio Tinto and Vedanta are all amongst the biggest fallers. - However things are a little sweeter for Tate & Lyle, the biggest gainer Up 2.2% as they see a year of profitable growth ahead. - US Jobless Claims and GDP at 1.30 and US Pending Home Sales at 3pm are w
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FTSE up 95 points at 8.30am - 27 September, Market Update
Ben Cooper of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents the award-winning spread betting provider's daily summary of news from the trading floor, including news of: - FTSE 100 is up 95 points at 5185 at 8.30am (UK time). - There is renewed optimism for a resolution of the eurozone debt crisis as officials put the final touches to the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF). - Main beneficiaries on the FTSE 100 today are Antofagasta up 5%; Kazakhmys up 5%; RBS up 4.7% and Aviva up 4.7%. Learn more about spread betting at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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What does the IMF/EU rescue plan mean? - 26 September, Week Ahead Report
Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at leading spread betting and CFD provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/), analyses what the much speculated IMF/EU rescue plan could mean - and how it leaves more questions than answers - in City Index's week ahead report. Contents include: 1. The IMF/EU rescue plan a) What is rumoured as being proposed b) Flashback to April 2009 G20? 2. FTSE price action 3. Week Ahead a) Economic Calendar b) Company earnings Learn more about spread betting with a free City Index demo account. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/demo-account.aspx for details. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Stock Markets up as Banks Recover - 26 September Market Update
George Taylor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents the company's daily summary of news from the trading floor, including an overview of a large fall for Fresnillo. - Stocks markets up as banks recover - Mining stocks creating resistance however as commodity prices continue to sink - Fresnillo biggest faller on Pan European index - 8.4% - Gold down $50 and silver heavily down - FTSE and DAX both positive Learn more about spread betting and CFD trading with a free City Index demo account at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/demo-account.aspx Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Week Ahead Report with Sandy Jadeja - 23rd September 2011
Market update with a focus on FTSE 100, Dow Jones and Gold. Noting key support levels for major markets with Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/). Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE steadying after sharp fall - Market Update Friday 23rd September
Watch the latest market news from the floor of City Index with Fiona Cincotta: The FTSE is steadying after sharp falls in the previous session, currently trading down 10 points at 5033. The G20 has said it would take all necessary steps to calm the global financial system. The statement gave no details but helped stem the scale of losses in Asia in Friday trading. Wall Street yesterday closed down 391 points after the grim outlook from US Federal Reserve and downbeat data from China. Gold is heading towards its third weekly drop on a firmer dollar, currently trading at 1,738 There's no important economic data scheduled for release in the UK or US today. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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"Operation Twist" sends markets tumbling- Market Update 22nd September 2011
Join Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as she brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Thursday 22nd September 2011: European shares have fallen sharply this morning after the U.S. Federal Reserve's warning of significant risks to the already struggling economy and on data showing a further contraction in China's manufacturing sector. Britain's FTSE 100 index is already trading down 2.5% tracking hefty falls on Wall Street and in Asia. The Fed's cautious comments came as it, as expected, unveiled fresh economic stimulus measures, dubbed "Operation Twist" by the financial markets, which will see it buy more long-term Treasury securities in an effort to lower borrowing rates. Banks also suffered on Wall Street after Moody's downgraded the credit ratings of Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo driven by the conclusion that the government was less likely to provide support for a faltering bank. The selling continued in Asia las
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Will Greece clinch a deal to avoid default?- 20 September 2011 Market Update
Join Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as she brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Tuesday 20th September 2011. Could this be the day that Greece finally clinches a deal needed to avoid an imminent default? The Greek finance minister has just announced that he will hold another conference call with IMF, the EU and the ECB, at 6pm this evening. The markets have had steady gains this morning. The FTSE 100 has rallied 0.9 percent already, led by banks, as bargain hunters moved in on the beaten-down sector after falling 2.0 percent on Monday. Barclays, Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland all climbed around 1 percent, having weakened on Monday amid concerns of a Greek default. The markets did open lower this morning after Standard & Poor's cut its rating for Italy's debt. However, they have not been too alarmed by the news as GERMANY'S DAX has already gained 1.6 PCT and the French CAC 40 is up 0.9 PCT So all eyes will be on the opening of Wall st
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FTSE 100 falls sharply - 19th September 2011
A market update after seeing sharp falls on FTSE 100, Dow Jones and commentary on Gold prices. Technical Analysis provide by Sandy Jadeja at City Index. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE 100 on track to snap a four day winning streak- 19th September 2011 Market Update
Join Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as he brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Monday 19th September 2011: Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen falling on this morning, following weakness overnight in Asia, with the mood gloomy after disappointing developments out of Europe over the weekend. Markets were keenly awaiting a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday that may hint at further measures to bolster the world's biggest economy. The UK benchmark already has shed 110 points, on track to snap a four-day winning streak even though the index closed up 30.87 points, at 5,368.41 on Friday. Japanese markets were closed for a public holiday. Finally in the United States today President Obama is set to present his recommendations for cutting federal budgets. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE, Gold and GDP/USD - Technical Analysis Report, 16 September
Discover key price levels on FTSE 100, Gold and GBP/USD, as Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) discusses the short term trends for these major markets. Visit http:www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more market insights from the City Index trading floor. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Temporary Ease on Greek Debt Crisis - 15 September Market Update
Join Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as he brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Thursday 15th September 2011: - European shares appear set to advance mirroring gains on Wall Street and Asia. This is after French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel projected words of unity and support for Greece, easing fears of the pending debt default. - China also announced today that it was willing to buy euro bonds from countries involved in the sovereign debt crisis. However the hope of China lifting the world economy out of chaos is perhaps wishful thinking. - In market news, the Nikkei climbed 2% earlier. - Yesterday the Dow Jones closed up at 11246. - FTSE was also up around 1% at 5281 and Gold down at 1814 dollars. Learn more at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks
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BNP Paribas Tumbles - 13 September Market Update
George Taylor of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents the latest activity affecting the financial markets, including news of a 9% tumble for BNP Paribas: - European stock markets gave up early gains to trade lower Tuesday as French bank stocks dropped sharply for the second day. - Shares in BNP Paribas SA tumbled 9%, having dropped around 12% in the previous session amid reports of a possible rating downgrade for the major French lenders. Societe General SA dropped 5.9%. - The Stoxx Europe 600 index, which had risen as much as 1.3% in early trading, gave up its gains to trade down 0.5% at 217.78. The French CAC 40 index fell 1.6% to 2,809.22. - FTSE 100 index dropped 0.4% to 5,110.32 and the German DAX 30 index 0.6% to 5,040.46. - In the UK this morning CPI increased to 4.5% pushed by higher energy bills. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risk
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News Ideal for Trading? - 9 September Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting provider City Index as Sophia Ziaee brings you the news from the trading floor on 9th September 2011: - The markets have failed to spark any excitement today as investors remain cautious after Bernanke's speech yesterday did not settle concerns with no further indication towards a quantitative easing plan. - Britain's FTSE 100 has fallen this morning, on course to snap three sessions of gains at the end of a volatile week's trade. - The bearish end to Wall Street's market day on Thursday was followed by U.S. President Obama's presentation of his jobs creation scheme, which was short on detail and faces further political hurdles. - So there seems to be plenty of news influencing markets today perfect for getting a trade on. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Are the markets poised for another fall? - 6th September, Week Ahead Report
Are the markets poised for further moves lower or is this a buying opportunity? As Gold heads higher will we see $2000 per ounce being reached? Sandy Jadeja, Chief Technical Analyst of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/), highlights the key levels for the week ahead. For more market analysis from the trading floor at City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE 100 races back from two-week lows - 6th September
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here Sophia Ziaee brings you the latest news from the trading floor on 6th September 2011: - FTSE up 80 points racing back from 2 week lows yesterday, DAX up 60 points early doors CAC up 35 points - Commodity stocks leading the comeback in London - Banks having a good day so far with investors looking for value in the sector, after yesterday's losses, Lloyds up 5% RBS 4% - Market looking for a solid US manufacturing number at 3pm, predicted to come in at around 52. Learn more about City Index at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Friday Market Report - 2nd September 2011 with Sandy Jadeja
“FTSE 100 and Gold show signs of strong moves ahead. Will Gold break above the highs whilst stock indices continue to fall? Sandy Jadeja, Chief Technical Analyst of City Index provides an insight in this timely report.” Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks
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Non Farm Payrolls to influence nervous markets- 2nd September 2011 Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Sophia Ziaee brings you the key activity shaping the markets on Friday 2nd September. Headlines include: European shares fell sharply on Friday, snapping a four-session rally, on concerns U.S. non-farm payrolls numbers could further highlight the fragile state of recovery in the world's biggest economy and signal the country was headed for a recession. Britain's FTSE 100 index was seen opening down around 92 points, or 1.7 percent, this morning in tandem with overnight falls on wall street and in Asia. The U.S. non-farm payrolls data is expected to show an increase of 75,000 jobs, although market whispers point to a much lower number at 1.30pm following a decline in the employment component of the Institute for Supply Management's factory activity index on Thursday. European bank shares have already fallen 1.6 percent, with investors
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September: the start of market recovery? - 1st September, Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Sophia Ziaee brings you the key activity shaping the markets on Thursday 1st September. Headlines include: - Throughout August worries over the health of global economies has fuelled the slowdown in market recovery. US stocks closed out the worst month in more than a year. - The FTSE index is seen opening mixed today, consolidating after two days of strong gains, as investor scrutinise economic data release for clues as to whether the US federal reserve will launch more economic stimulus measures. The FTSE 100 has already fallen 0.2%, Germanys DAX is mown 0.4% and Frances CAC has been flat in early morning trading. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Optimism Returns to Markets - 30th August, Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Sophia Ziaee brings you the key activity shaping the markets on Tuesday 30th August. Headlines include: - The FTSE 100 soared 150 points this morning, a rise of almost 3%, as London caught up with strong gains on Wall Street and in Asia after the bank holiday weekend. - Banking stocks led the way, with Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays up 12%, 8% and 8.4% respectively. The blue-chip index hit 5,283 in early trading. - There were gains elsewhere in Europe, with France's CAC index 1% higher this morning, and the Dax in Germany rising 0.8%. In Asia Japan's Nikkei rose 1.16% overnight. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Outlook for Non Farm Payrolls - 30th August, Week Ahead Report
Keep up to date with the financial markets with City Index's Week Ahead Report. Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/), talks through the key aspects to keep an eye out on for the week's trading, including a look ahead to Friday's non farm payrolls and the key levels to watch out for on the FTSE 100 and Gold. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Falls for FTSE, DAX and CAC - 26th August 2011 Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Sophia Ziaee brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 26th August. Headlines include: - Today the markets are moving very cautiously as investors are eagerly awaiting the speech from the Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke at 2.00pm - Japan's Nikkei stock average was flat on Friday as investors look for clues on what steps the U.S. central bank will take to support the economy. - In Wall Street Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Bank of America helped lift sentiment in banking stocks however the Dow Jones dropped 170 points last night with the influence of disappointing jobless claims - In Europe Britain’s FTSE 100 has fallen 0.9% this morning, Germany's DAX is down 1.1% and France’s CAC 40 fell 0.8% Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights courtesy of City Index. Spread betting
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Gold Drops For First Time in Seven Sessions - 23rd August, Market Update
Join Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as he brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Tuesday 23rd August 2011. Today's headlines include: - Hong Kong shares gained for a second session as oil stocks surged on higher crude prices with the Hang Seng finishing up 2%. - The FTSE 100 was up around 1.8% this morning as investors took advantage of recent falls. - German investor confidence fell to the lowest in more than 2 1/2 years on concern Europe's debt crises will curb growth. A four-week retreat in equities has wiped more than $8 trillion off global stock values, with the German DAX plunging almost 25%. - In addition, concerns about a renewed global slump have resurfaced dampening export demand, as growth slows in Europe, U.S. and Asia. - Gold dropped for the first time in seven sessions as some investors sold the metal after prices reached above $1,910. Immediate-delivery gold fell 0.8% to $1,881. - In company news, UBS said it pla
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Concerns Over Global Economy - August 22nd, Market Update
Watch as Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Monday, 22nd August 2011. Headlines include: - U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses as concern that the global economy is stalling outweighed the cheapest valuations since 2009. - Also, record-low yields on U.S. Treasuries indicate traders expect Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will soon signal that the central bank will begin a third round of asset purchases to boost the economy. - Stocks declined around the world, extending four weeks of losses. - Gold for immediate delivery climbed 2.3 percent to $1,893 after earlier reaching an all-time high of around $1,894. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Jackson Hole meeting eyed as Gold hits yet more highs
Catch up with the Week Ahead Report by Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at leading spread betting and CFD firm City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/). In this report, Josh looks ahead to the meeting of Central Bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, whie Gold hits yet more record highs and the Fosters/SABMiller bid stand off. Contents in full: 1. Markets remain volatile a) Jackson Hole eyed b) FTSE 100 2. Gold remains technically supported...again 3. Fosters set to rebuff SABMiller's advances on Tuesday with earnings 4. Outlook for rest of the week a) Economic Data b) Company Earnings For more market insights from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE Falls Below Psychological Level - 19th August, Market Update
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more market insights from the trading experts at City Index. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 19th August 2011. • The FTSE 100 opened negative this morning and is currently trading down 120 points. • The DAX is trading down 164 points, the CAC is down 55 points and Dow futures are currently down 152 points. • The FTSE today has dropped below the 5000 psychological level on fears that a global slowdown would tip major economies into recession. • Banks are the worst hit, with Lloyds down 7.7% and Barclays and RBS down 6%. • In currencies, GBP/USD is trading at 1.6513, EUR/USD is trading at 1.4315 and USD/JPY is trading at 76.43. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE drops to 5255 - August 18th, Market Update
Join Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as she brings you the latest trading floor news on Thursday 18th August 2011. - Wall Street closed last night with the Dow up just 4.28 points at 11,410.21. - The FTSE index in London dropped 76 points to 5255 in early trading, a decline of 1.4%, with mining and banking stocks among the biggest fallers. - Germany's Dax and the French CAC lost 1.6% and 1.5% respectively. In Asia, the Nikkei closed down 1.25% while the Hang Seng fell 1.2%. - Brent crude oil slipped 0.4 percent to $110.16 a barrel and gold is up 0.3 per cent to $1,794 an ounce - Equities are sliding and commodities prices are lower so expect plenty more market movement to follow in the day ahead. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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FTSE 100 Report - August 18th, Market Update
Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) presents key observations for both the short and intermediate term on the FTSE 100 index. The Chief Technical Analyst also highlights key support & resistance targets for traders to watch for in the near future. For more market analysis from City Index's trading experts, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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Barclays down 3% - 17th August, Market Update
Join Stuart Jackson of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as he brings you the latest trading floor news on Wednesday 17th August 2011. Headlines include: - European markets have given a negative verdict on the outcome of yesterday's Eurozone debt crisis meeting, with the FTSE down 40 point, CAC flat and DAX down 35 points. - UK banks are off to a tough start today with Barclays down 3% and RBS down 2% as fears of further contagion continue to weigh on the sector. - On the FTSE, Kazakh mining giant ENRC posted a sharp rise in profits and revenues in the first half year. Revenues were up by 32% from the same period the previous year at $4.011 million, currently trading up 3%. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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All eyes on Europe stocks after fall - 16th August, Market Update
Watch as Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest trading floor news on Tuesday 16th August 2011. Headlines include: - All eyes are on Europe today as European stocks fell on Tuesday, halting a recovery rally started last week. - Investors are fretting about a tepid reading of German GDP growth ahead of talks between German and French leaders on the euro zone debt crisis. - The Stoxx Europe 600 Index dropped 0.7% as it opened this morning, while the shared currency weakened against the major currencies. Also, the Swiss franc rose against all of its major peers as investors flocked to the safest assets. - The FTSE 100 opened down 0.7% and in the US, Standard & Poor's 500 Index futures also lost 0.7% after a three-day rebound in the US stock gauge. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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European Stocks Rise - 15th August, Market Update
Watch as Sophia Ziaee of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest trading floor news on Monday 15th August 2011. Headlines include: - European stock markets rose in early trading on Monday, extending gains into a third straight session, helped by a strong session for Asian stocks after a smaller-than-expected decline for the Japanese economy. - Bank stocks were mostly stronger, including a 2.5% gain for BNP Paribas in Paris. In the UK, shares in recruitment and staffing firm Michael Page dropped 11% after its first-half results disappointed. - The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.4% to 238.51, the French CAC 40 Index climbed 0.7% to 3,252.42, the UK FTSE 100 Index gained 1.2% at 5,358.48 and the German DAX 30 Index rose 1.6% to 6,091.05. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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EU Ban on Short-Selling - August 12th, Market Update
Join Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) as he brings you the latest trading floor news on Friday 12th August 2011. - Earlier today, France, Spain, Italy and Belgium imposed bans on short-selling in order to stabilise markets after European banks including Societe Generale hit their lowest level since the credit crisis. - This is particularly important for the US economy because of money-market funds, where millions of households keep their savings heavily invested in European bank debt. - The CAC opened down at around 3085 and US stock index futures slipped 0.8 to 0.9 percent. Whilst on the other hand, the FTSE opened up at approximately 5174 this morning. - In Asia, the Nikkei sank below 9,000, extending further losses sustained in the most volatile week since the March 11 earthquake. - Optimistically though, the strongest gain in China's yuan for more than three years may be an indication of a global recovery as Chinese importers are now able to
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Opportunities in GBP/USD and EUR/JPY? - August 11th, Forex Report
Sandy Jadeja of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) delivers his Forex report for 11th August 2011, including news of trading opportunities in GBP/USD and EUR/JPY currency pairs. Learn more about technical analysis with free City Index seminars from Sandy Jadeja. See a list of forthcoming workshops at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/
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Markets Recover as FTSE Bounces Back - August 10th, Market Update
Watch as Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest trading floor news on Wednesday 10th August 2011. - Mixed news today. European stock-index futures and Asian stocks climbed for the first time in seven days as investors took comfort in the Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates near zero in their continued implementation of unconventional monetary policy. - Commodities also rallied, with oil rebounding from a 10-month low as a result of this announcement. - The FTSE 100 bounced back from 13-month lows rising around 1.9 percent to 5,164 yesterday and opening at around 5,263 this morning. - However, gold futures continued to soar up to 1,743 dollars as economic worries linger. - Also an important note, watch out for the Bank of England's inflation report at 10.30am today, where Chief Mervyn King is expected to downgrade UK growth. - Quantitative Easing, in the sense of unsterilised asset purchases, is potentially on the
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Nikkei and Hang Seng Plunge 4% - August 5th, Market Update
Watch as Trevor Yeung of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest trading floor news on Friday 5th August 2011. Today's headlines include: - The FTSE had the lowest closing level since 2010 yesterday due to uncertainty of global growth. - In Asia, equity markets plunged into deep losses with some indices such as the Nikkei and Hang Seng tanking around 4%. - The FTSE 100 was down 2 percent at 5286, having dropped 3.4 percent on Thursday to close below 5400 for the first time since September 2, 2010. - European shares plunged to 14-month lows after a steep sell-off in global markets on growing concerns that the US economy could be heading towards another recession and on fears of the eurozone debt crisis in Italy and Spain as their 10-year Treasury bond yields climbed above 6% this week. - Earlier, the ECB announced it had left its key lending rate unchanged at 1.5% and would continue bond-purchases. However, it was later revealed that only Irish bo
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FTSE: Lowest Closing Level Since 2010 - 4th August, Market Update
Watch as Fiona Cincotta of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Thursday 4th August 2011. Today's headlines include: - The FTSE had the lowest closing level since 2010 yesterday due to uncertainty of global growth. - The FTSE is rising this morning after a late rally on Wall Street as investors are encouraged by hopes of further stimulus. - Bargain hunters may help drive markets again as equities are looking quite cheap. - Earnings results will be released today by Lloyds, British Land, Unilever and Inmarsat. - In economic data, the UK Interest rate decision will be released at 11am (London time). The rate is expected to remain unchanged at 0.5%. - Also keep an eye out for US jobless claims at 1.30pm (London time). For more market udpates from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/
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Another shaky start to trading in Europe - 2nd August, Market Update
Christopher Nelson-Smith of http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ presents the daily market update for 2nd of August 2011. Headlines include: - We have seen another shaky start to trading in Europe this morning as US debt concerns continue to linger. - The FTSE is down 15 points at 5759, the French CAC is down eight points at 3580, the German DAX is down 24 points at 6929 and Dow Jones Futures are currently down 31 points at 12009. - The best performing stocks so far today are National Grid, HSBC and Fresnillo, after posting better-than-expected first-half results. - The worst performing stocks are Hargreaves and Shire following a downgrade by JP Morgan. - Keep an eye on Barclays, Xstrata and Devro today, all of which will be announcing first-half results. For more market news from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/
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Intertek rises, Punch Taverns falls - 1st August, Market Update
Elisabeth Paetow of http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ presents the daily market update for 1st August 2011, including news of a rise for Intertek and a fall for Punch Taverns. Full headlines as follows: - Monday saw a promising start to the FTSE 100, with the index pushing towards the 5900 benchmark. - HSBC was up 4% today after releasing better-than-expected results. - Intertek is up 5.8% after releasing a trading update, while Punch Taverns is down over 80% after completing its demerger. - In economic data, the UK manufacturing PMI will be released at 9.30am (London time), followed by US ISM Manufacturing PMI figures at 3pm (London time). For more market analysis from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/
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GBP/USD Turns Bearish - 28th July, Forex Report
City Index's (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) Sandy Jadeja analyses the currency markets as GBP/USD turns bearish with further downside possible. The financial trading expert also uses this video to highlight key support levels in the near future. For more market analysis from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/
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Negative start for the FTSE - Market Update, 27th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more market insights from the trading experts at City Index. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 27th July. Headlines include: - The FTSE 100 opened negative this morning, and is currently trading down 22 points. - The German DAX is down 34 points and the French CAC is trading down 27 at the moment. - Dow futures are currently up 6 points. - In the UK, data shows that demand for houses fell for a third month in June as waning consumer confidence and difficulties in getting a mortgage kept potential homebuyers off the market. - The main news event today is the continued US debt crisis. - In currencies, GBP/USD is currently at 1.6423, EUR/USD is trading at 1.4483 and USD/JPY is at 77.59. -In commodities, gold is currently trading at 1.623, while crude oil for September delivery is trading at $99.22. Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ to find out more about s
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Miners and Energy Offset Sovereign Debt - July 26th Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights. Stuart Jackson of City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 26th July, including news of a flat day for the FTSE. Headlines include: - FTSE flat at present as some decent results from miners and energy stocks have offset ongoing concerns over sovereign debt. - UK second quarter GDP came in at 0.2%, which was marginally above some analysts' predictions. - On the FTSE, BP dropped 2% on the open while elsewhere BG Group gained 3 percent. - BP's underlying results fell short of forecasts, while BG Group posted a 27 percent year-on-year jump in profit in the second quarter. - US July consumer confidence is due out at 3pm, with an expected decline forecast, as compared to the previous month's figure. For more on spread betting and CFD trading from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/
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UK Banking Sector Falls Once More - 25th July, Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights. Here, Ben Cooper of City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 25th July, including news of another large fall for the UK banking sector. Headlines include: - European markets are recovering their morning losses. - The top fallers so far today are Barclays and Lloyds, while the top gainer is Fresnillo. - Results today were announced by Reckitt Benckiser and Dominos Pizza. - The following companies will be posting results later on in the week: BP, Royal Dutch Shell, BG Group, Arm Holdings, Yell Group and BAE Systems. For more on spread betting and CFD trading from City Index, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/
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Euro markets fall ahead of EU Summit - 21st July, Market News
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith of City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 21st July. Headlines include: - We have seen a lower start to the European trading session this morning, ahead of the EU summit, which is due to begin this morning at 11am (London time). - The FTSE is currently down 15 points at 5838, the CAC is down 5 points at 3749 and DAX is virtually unchanged, up 1 point at 7222. DOW futures are up 23 points at 12530. - Stocks to watch within the FTSE today include SABMiller, Lonmin and Mitchells and Butlers -- all due to issue a trading update today. - The best performers this morning have been Fresnillo, up 2% after the company was upgraded by JP Morgan and Randgold Resouces, up 1.7%. - Banks are the worst performers today, with Lloyds, Barclays and RBS all down over 6% this morning and weighing heavily on the FTSE index.
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FTSE 100 up 25 Points - 20th July 2011 Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 20th July. Headlines include: - The UK 100 opened positive this morning, up 22 points. - The UK index is currently up 43 points, while the Dax is up 40 points, CAC is up 27 points and Dow Futures are up 24 points so far. - Britain's FTSE 100 Index was seen opening up 25 points, tracking strong gains overnight on Wall Street and in Asia after signs of progress on a US budget-reduction deal, and following some solid US corporate earnings. - GBP/USD is currently at 1.6077, EUR/USD is trading at 1.4185 and USD/JPY is trading at 7894. - Gold is currently trading at 1.593, off highs of 1.610 seen yesterday.
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Johnson Matthey up 2.5% - Market Update, 19th July 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Elisabeth Paetow brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 19th July. Headlines include: - The Dow closed lower by 94 points yesterday, down to 12385. - Today saw a positive start to FTSE, with financial stocks leading the UK Index higher. - Barclays and Lloyds are best performers on the FTSE today, after the appointment of a new CEO of wholesale banking at Lloyds. - Johnson Matthey is up 2.5% today after posting a positive trading update. - At 1.30 (UK time) US building permits and housing starts figures will be released. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights courtesy of City Index.
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Gold Hits Record High - Week Ahead Report, 18th July 2011
Watch as Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist from UK spread betting firm City Index, talks through his report for the week commencing 18th July 2011. Here, Mr Raymond touches on the sovereign debt crisis, UK banking stocks Barclays, RBS and Lloyds, as well as key technical levels and a record high for the price of Gold. Learn more about market movements and the reasons behind them at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/
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RBS Falls to 33.73p – Market Update, 18th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Ben Cooper brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 18th July. Headlines include: - The latest banking industry stress tests have been called too lenient for not covering sovereign debt. - The top faller so far today is RBS, down 3.9% to 33.73p. - The top gainer is IMT, up 0.93% to 2164p. - No major results are scheduled for release today, but 20% of the US SP500 Index will be reporting results over the next five days. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights courtesy of City Index.
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FTSE down 30 points – Market Update, 15th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Fiona Cincotta brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 15th July. Headlines include: • FTSE down 30 points, tracing falls overnight on Asia and a late drop on Wall Street. • Standard and Poor’s yesterday warned that there was at least a 50% chance it would downgrade the US credit rating. • On Wednesday Moody’s also warned of a possible US credit rating downgrade. • Banks are in focus today, with European Banking Authority expected to publish the results of its stress tests on 90 banks across Europe at 5pm (London time) today, followed by a news conference at 5.30pm. • Prior to that, Citibank will be reporting at 1pm (London time), followed by US CPI figures at 1.30pm. The University of Michigan Consumer sentiment survey will also be released at 1.30pm. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for mo
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FTSE 100 lower again on European Debt Crisis – Market Update, 11th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 11th July. Headlines include: • Ongoing fears over the global economic recovery are continuing to put pressure on European markets. • The FTSE is currently at 5960, down 30 points, while the DAX is down 87 points at 7316 and CAC is down 33 points at 3847. Dow futures are currently trading down 106 points at 12509. • The FTSE continues to trade below 6000, reaching a high of 5998 today. • The worst performers on the FTSE today have been BskyB, down 7% after the government asked the media regulator Ofcom to consider if Newscorp’s buyout is still credible after the phone hacking scandal. • Financials have also failed today as investors brace themselves for further developments out of Europe regarding the debt crisis in Greece. • RBS, Lloyds and Barclays
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UK 100 opens positively - Market Update, 8th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 8th July. Headlines include: • UK 100 opens positive this morning, up 10 points. • The DAX is up 23 points this morning while the CAC 40 is up 12 points and Dow futures are trading up 1 point so far. • Britain's FTSE 100 Index is seen rising on Friday after good gains overnight on Wall Street and in Asia on expectations of a strong US jobs report later in the day, along with good ADP jobless data from yesterday. • In forex, GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.5968, while EUR/USD is at 1.4319 and USD/JPY is trading at 8133. • Gold is up on the week, currently at 1527 per troy ounce, though it has dipped off its high of 1535. • Crude oil for August delivery is currently at $98.56 per barrel, up $4 since the beginning of week. • In economic data, UK PPI f
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Dow recovers from weak start - Market Update, 7th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Elisabeth Paetow brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 7th July. Headlines include: • The Dow recovered from a weak start yesterday after disappointing service sector figures. • The FTSE opened up this morning, with Man Group leading the way up 3% after an excellent trading update. • It’s a busy day for economic data. At 9.30am (UK time) UK manufacturing figures will be released, followed by the MPC interest-rate decision at 12noon. • At 1.30pm (UK time) keep an eye out for US weekly unemployment claims figures. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights courtesy of City Index.
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FTSE closes above the 6000 level - Market Update, 5th July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 5th July. Headlines include: • With the US closed yesterday due to Independence Day, a quiet trading day saw the FTSE gain a further 27 points to 6017, closing above the 6000 level for the first time in over six weeks. • Despite the S&P warning that the Greek debt deal would still amount to a default, the FTSE is in positive territory today, up 8 points to 6025. • Leading the FTSE so far today is Reckitt Benckiser, up 1.8%, with continued bid rumours from Proctor and Gamble. • Schroder’s is up 1.75% despite a price cut from UBS. • On the downside this morning, we have Intertek, the biggest faller, down 1.6%. • Miners also struggling as well. Rio Tinto, Kazakhmys and Xstrata are all down between 1.2% and 0.5% respectively. • On the macroeconomic front we had UK Ser
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Euro markets in positive territory - Market Update, 1st July 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Christopher Nelson-Smith brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 1st July. Headlines include: Financials have pushed the FTSE higher today, as Greece looks likely to have avoided defaulting on its debts. Barclays, Lloyds and Standard Chartered are among the best performing stocks today, with banks and insurers breathing a sigh of relief, given their high exposure to Greek debt. Fresnillo and Randgold are among the worst performing stocks today after Morgan Stanley started Randgold at underweight, with a target price of 4300. In economic data, European unemployment figures were announced at 10.30am. At 3pm (UK time) US construction spending will be announced, followed by ISM manufacturing and ISM prices paid data Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights court
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Man Group is Top Earner - Market Update, 22nd June 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Ben Cooper brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 22nd June 2011. Headlines include: - After posting the biggest gain in two months yesterday, European equity markets have slipped back today. - The top gainer so far is Man Group - Top fallers are stocks are those that are trading ex-dividend including Seven Trent, United Utilities and Experian. - Results today are expected from Kesa Electricals, HMV and Imagination Technologies. - Corporate Data, minutes from the Bank of England’s last MPC meeting were release at 9.30am (UK time). Later today, the FOMC rate decision will be announced in the US at 5.30pm (UK time). Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights courtesy of City Index.
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FTSE up 35 points - Market Update, 21st June 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Chris Nelsom-Smith brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 21st June 2011. Headlines include: - After a stronger close in the US and Asia overnight, European markets have opened stronger this morning. - The FTSE is currently up 35 points at 5728, while the CAC is up 26 points at 3825 and Dax is up 50 points at 7200. Dow futures are currently up 38 points 12051. - Investors will be keeping a close eye on policy makers in the eurozone to come up with a solution to the ongoing debt crisis in Greece. - Here in London, firmer metal prices are seen to be driving miners higher and have pushed the FTSE up 35 points. - The best performing stock this morning is Whitbread, which posted a positive trading update. The stock is currently up 72 points at 1557. - The worst performer this morning is SABMiller, down
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UK stocks slip as Greek debt crisis continues - Market Update, 20th June 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/ for more trading insights, seminars and webinars. Here, Elisabeth Paetow of spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 20th June 2011. Headlines include: - The FTSE has started the week on a low opening, down 45 points this morning. - UK stocks have slipped lower after Greek debt crisis continues. -Miners and financials are dragging the index down. - Aggreko released trading statement today, in line with expectations. -No economic data is due to be released today. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting insights from City Index.
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FTSE 100 at three-month low - Market Update, 13th June 2011
Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to keep track of the latest financial news. Here, Edward Dewhirst of spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 13th June 2011. Headlines include: - Friday saw the FTSE 100 hit a three-month low at 5765, down 90points. The Dow closed down 172points as risk aversion hit commodity and banking stocks globally. - Today saw a brighter start for UK markets, with the FTSE 100 up 23points at 5788. -Dow futures are up 41 points currently. - After their tumble last week, miners and banks are leading the FTSE today, with Eurasian the biggest gainer so far, up 4.5%. - Kazakhmys is up 3.5% and Vedanta is up 1.5%. Lloyds is looking stronger, up 2%. - In banks, Barclays is up 1.5%. - No major data due for release today, but later in the week we have British inflation, unemployment, and retail sales numbers to keep an eye out for.
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AstraZeneca, Land Securities and Aggreko lead FTSE - Market Update, 8th June 2011
Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to keep track of the latest financial news. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith of spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 8th June 2011. Headlines include: - European indices have weakened further this morning, with the DAX down 15 points at 7087 and CAC down 10 points at 3860. - The FTSE lost ground this morning as well, following falls in Asia overnight. So far the FTSE is down 25 points at 5840. - Dow Futures are currently up 1 point at 12073. - On the FTSE, the best performing stocks so far are AstraZeneca, Land Securities and Aggreko. The worst performers are John Matthey, Arm Holdings, BHP Billiton, Kazakhmys and Antofagasta. - Smiths Group issues a trading update today along with Punch Tavern. - No British economic data is due for release today. In the US, the weekly crude oil inventories report will be released at 3.30pm (UK time), followed by the Fed’s B
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GBP/USD at 1.6425, EUR/USD at 1.4628 - Market Update, 6th June 2011
Follow http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for all the latest financial news from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 6th June 2011. Headlines include: - The UK 100 opened negative this morning, down 25 points. It is currently trading down 5 points. - The DAX opened down 22 points and is now down 3 points while the CAC opened down 19.5 points, and is currently trading down 19 points. - Dow futures are currently trading down 30 points. - The FTSE Index is seen falling on Monday in tandem with declines on Wall Street and in Asia after a weak US jobs report stoked concerns that the world’s biggest economy was slowing with five consecutively negative trading sessions last week. - In currency, GBP/USD is at 1.6425, EUR/USD is at 1.4628 and USD/JPY is at 8019. - Gold is trading at 1,545 per troy ounce, up $3, while crude oil futures for July delivery are currently at $99.50 per barrel.
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FTSE 100 trading up 10 points at 5855 - Market Update, 3rd June 2011
Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to follow the latest financial news from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Fiona Cincotta brings you the key market-moving activity occurring on 3rd June 2011. Headlines include: - FTSE trading up 10 points at 5855 after sharp selloffs in the previous two sessions. - There were mixed showings overnight on Wall Street and from Asia. - Worries over weak economic data during the week drove investors away from risky assets. - Investors are expected stay cautious ahead of the US non-farm payroll data which has been revised down from an increase of 180k to 150k. - The US non-manufacturing index will be announced at 2pm (UK time).
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FTSE 100 falls 3 points - Spread Betting Market Update, 1st June 2011
Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to keep track of all the latest financial news. Here, Edward Dewhirst of spread betting provider City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 1st June 2011. Headlines include: - A positive day yesterday saw the FTSE close up 51 points and the Dow Jones close up 128 points. The markets have started flatter here in Europe today. - The FTSE is down 3 points at 5986 and Dow Jones Futures are currently down 10 points so far. - Dividend factors knocked 16.83 points off the FTSE Index today, with National Grid, Vodafone and M&S amongst others losing their dividend attraction. - These are the three biggest fallers, down 3.5% and 2.5% respectively. - Rio Tinto is the biggest gainer, up 1.5% currently as Citigroup gave it a favourable outlook and as peer BHP Billiton received an income tax credit of $580million from the Australian government. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more.
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Gold hits four-week high, Brent Crude Oil also up - Market News, 31st May 2011
Follow http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for all the latest market news. Here, Stuart Jackson of spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index brings you the key financial activity shaping trading on 31st May 2011. Headlines include: - The FTSE has opened up 60 points, with both the Dax and CAC also positive, up over 1% so far this morning. - The main focus of Investor this week will be on the May US jobs report, due out on Friday, - Ahead of that data though, we have May Chicago PMI data out at 2.45pm (UK time) today and the latest US consumer confidence data, also scheduled for a 3pm (UK time) release today. - Elsewhere, Brent crude oil has risen back above $115 a barrel, while gold is trading at $1331 per troy ounce, reaching a near four-week high. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for more spread betting market analysis courtesy of City Index.
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FTSE 100, DAX and CAC open positively - Market Update, 27th May 2011
Follow http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for all the latest spread betting news. Here, Ben Cooper of City Index brings you the key market activity on 27th May 2011. Headlines include: - The FTSE opened up 60 points today. Banks and mining stocks are the leading gainers so far today. - The DAX and CAC are also both positive, over 1% first thing after the markets opened. - Lloyds and RBS are both up over 2%. Find out why by watching this video. - Tate and Lyle released earnings figures, reporting a 7% increase in sales. - US consumption figures will be released at 1.30pm London time. - US Michigan consumer confidence numbers will be released at 2.55pm London time. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more spread betting and CFD trading market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 26th May 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for breaking spread betting news. Here, Elisabeth Paetow brings you the latest market insights from the trading floor of City Index on 26th May 2011. Headlines include: - Wall Street finished higher yesterday at 12394. - The FTSE 100 is following the trend this morning, currently up 25 points at 5895. - European stocks are also trading in positive territory. - Man Group is performing well after a strong earnings update this morning. - Miners are pushing the FTSE into the blue. - In economic data, the preliminary US GDP and weekly US unemployment claims will be due out at 1.30pm (UK time). Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more spread betting market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 25th May 2011
Follow http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for all the latest spread betting news. Here, George Taylor of City Index brings you the key spread betting and CFD trading market activity on 25th May 2011. Headlines: - European stocks have stumbled this morning on the back of weaker US and Asian sessions. - The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.6% to 273.86, led by financials and resource stocks, with autos also weaker. - Cable & Wireless Communication sank nearly 12% after results, while Vodafone Plc fell 1% after downgrades. -The FTSE 100 Index dropped 0.6% to 5,821.86. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more spread betting market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 24th May 2011
Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to keep your finger on the pulse of spread betting market news. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith brings you the key spread betting and CFD trading market activity from the floor of City Index on 24th May 2011. Headlines: - The FTSE opened stronger this morning after yesterday’s sharp sell-off. - So far, the FTSE is up 25 points at 5860, the DAX is up 16.5 points at 7138, the CAC is up 11 points at 3918 and Dow Jones futures are currently trading up 33 points at 12395. - A rally in commodity prices has led to a stronger night in Asia overnight, providing a little more stability this morning. - The best performers on the FTSE today are miners Antofagasta, Kazakhmys, Fresnillo, BHP Billiton, Eurasian Natural Resources and Rio Tinto. - The worst performers on the other hand are retailer Marks & Spencer, which released full-year results today, as well as banks Lloyds, Barclays and RBS and AB Foods and ITV. - Great Portland E
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Spread Betting Market Update – 23rd May 2011
Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for breaking spread betting news. Here, Alexandra Coote brings you the latest market insights from the trading floor of City Index on 23rd May 2011. Headlines include: - The UK 100 opened down 80 points today, following on from last week’s closing sessions in America and Asia after continued concerns about eurozone debt. - Ratings agency Fitch had downgraded Greece’s credit rating. - Italy’s credit rating was also cut from stable to negative by Standard and Poor’s. - Out of the FTSE, 98 stocks are trading down, with no break out profits today. - Elsewhere in Europe, the DAX is down 100 points, the CAC is down 62 points and Dow futures are down 63 points. - In forex, GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.6178, while EUR/USD is trading at 1.4016. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more spread betting market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 20th May 2011
Just visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for the latest spread betting news. Here, Fiona Cincotta brings you market insights from the trading floor of City Index on 20th May 2011. Today’s spread betting headlines include: - FTSE up 27 points at 5983, following overnight gains on Wall Street and in Asia. - Social networking site Linkedin made a strong market debut in the US yesterday, more than doubling its price. - BP was upgraded by Investec today and Bank of America yesterday – it’s currently trading up 2.5%. - No major economic data scheduled to be released in the UK or US today. For more valuable spread betting and CFD trading insights, try a free City Index seminar at http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/seminars.aspx
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Spread Betting Market Update - 19th May 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for breaking spread betting news. Here, Ben Cooper brings you the latest market insights from the trading floor of City Index on 19th May 2011. Headlines: - The FTSE 100 has started trading positively on Thursday and is up 30 points to 5958 at 8.30am. - It is a busy day for corporate results and trading updates today. - Look out for releases from National Grid, SAB Miller, Investec, Cairn Energy, Amec and Invensys amongst others. - The top gainer so far today is Investec, while Invensys is the top faller of the day. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more spread betting market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 18th May 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for the latest spread betting insights and information. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith brings you spread betting and CFD trading market news from the floor of City Index on 18th May 2011. Headlines include: - The FTSE has opened stronger this morning after sharp falls yesterday. This followed strength in Asia overnight and a late rally from the Dow. - So far, the FTSE 100 is up 57 points at 5918. Dow futures at up 42 points at 12479; the DAX is up 66 points at 7322 and the CAC is at 3978, up 38 points. - Commodity prices also pushed higher in Asian trade today. - Stocks to watch out for today include Land Securities, which announced full-year results, ICAP, which also announces full-year results and Compass Group, which announces results for the first-half of the year. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more spread betting and CFD trading market analysis from City Index.
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Spread Betting Market Update - 13th May 2011
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for the latest spread betting information. Watch the latest EU market news from the floor of City Index with Stuart Jackson as he brings you the financial news activity surrounding the spread betting and CFD trading markets on 13th May 2011. Headlines: - FTSE 100 has opened up 45 points. - No major economic announcements today in the UK. - The US CPI figure is predicted to come in at around 3.2%. - Earlier today, data revealed that the Eurozone GDP grew faster than expected in the first three months of 2011, expanding 0.8% quarter-on-quarter. - In companies, Petrofac led the FTSE 100 higher by nearly 5% after its trading update appeared in-line with expectations. - In the US, the Michigan Consumer Confidence survey figure for May will be released later on in the day. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more spread betting market insights.
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Stimulus for a struggling economy - 31st August, Market Update
Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for more trading insights from spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index. Here, Sophia Ziaee brings you the key activity shaping the markets on Wednesday 31 August. Headlines include: - European shares rose early on Wednesday, tracking advances on Wall Street as hopes the U.S. Federal Reserve will act soon with stimulus measures to boost the struggling economy. The Dow Jones has risen 3.7% in the last three trading days. - The FTSE 100 rises 0.3 PCT, the French CAC 40 is up 0.6 PCT and Germany's DAX rises 0.7 PCT - Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, although Japan's Nikkei was weaker on profit-taking after four straight sessions of gains, and after Japanese factory output rose less than forecast in July. Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
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