LS Trader Financial Spread Betting Newsletter March 2010
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The monthly newsletter is free and it covers the markets that we spread bet at LS Trader. We look at the markets as a whole and also look at each different market sector. We also have a market of the month and…
Spread bets and CFDs on the U.S. dollar
There are concerns that the recent relative strength of the U.S. dollar may not last. Indeed, those involved in spread betting and contracts for differences on the spot forex market are considering the fact that the growing federal deficit may prevent the U.S. dollar from reaching its potential.
However, the deficit may not be so limiting as some may think. GFT’s Kathy Lien explains…
Spread betting and contracts for differences on European markets
Things are in upheaval in Greece again as workers strike in protest over the austerity measures meant to help bring Greece’s financial situation under control.
Workers went on a 24-strike to protest austerity measures, causing Greek bonds and stocks to fall. The strike is also affecting other stock markets throughout Europe, with indices in Frankfurt and Paris lower. The FTSE 100 is down,…
Spread betting and contracts for differences on U.S. stock indices
Spread bets and CFDs on the U.S. stock market should consider that stock indices are likely to open lower today. U.S. stock futures are sliding on the news out of China. Higher inflation has investors concerned that China will try to rein in its growth, leading to a general slowdown in global economic recovery.
Yesterday, the U.S. stock market managed to hold…
Spread bets and CFDs on Chinese markets
Spread betting and contracts for differences on world markets should consider that inflation in China is rising. Prices have shown a marked increase, and this is leading to concerns that China may need to clamp down. It is also leading to speculation that the yuan will be allowed to appreciate relative to the U.S. dollar.
There is also some interest in the fact that the…
Spread betting and contracts for differences on currencies
Spread bets and CFDs on the spot forex market should continue that the sterling remains unable to post gains. Indeed, the pound continues to drop on the latest news.
Production data is poor, which means that momentum isn’t building in economic recovery. This is especially troubling, since economic activity is vital to offsetting the huge deficits run up by the British government in response…
Spread bets and CFDs on oil prices
OPEC has increased its oil forecast, prompting some to believe that oil prices will be rising again soon. Spread betting and contracts for differences on commodities should consider the effect that an increased oil forecast will have on prices.
Earlier, this forecast resulted in gains to oil futures. However, some of those gains have been pared, due to uncertainty. There is some hope amongst oil…
Spread betting and contracts for differences on European markets
Earlier in the session, the euro struggled in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. In large part, this was due to the weak trade numbers coming out of Germany.
As the largest economy in Europe — and the euro zone — Germany is very influential in terms of how the euro does in spot forex trading.
However, this weaker trade data has been gotten…
Spread bets and CFDs on U.S. stocks
Spread betting and contracts for differences on the U.S. stock market should consider that futures are slightly higher just ahead of the open. U.S. stocks barely finished in the black yesterday, with the Dow closing just 12 points higher.
Today, investors appear to be trying for optimism. China has reported an increase in exports and imports — a larger increase than expected. This is providing…
Spread bets and CFDs on the U.S. stock market
Spread betting and contracts for differences on U.S. stocks should consider that futures are pointing to a lower open today. Global equities are struggling today, and it looks as though U.S. stocks are poised to follow suit.
Right now, gold prices and oil prices are heading lower, with a strong U.S. dollar providing pressure. Often equities move with commodities as investors move toward…