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Spread betting and contracts for differences on Japanese markets

Spread bets and CFDs should consider that Japan is expanding its quantitative easing program. While the U.S. Federal Reserve announces that it is feeling cautiously optimistic about the economy, Japan is moving to continue its loose monetary policy.

However, this policy is aimed more at keeping the Japanese yen in check on the spot forex market, rather than at boosting economic growth. Action…

Spread betting and contracts for differences on Japanese markets

Spread bets and CFDs should consider that Japan is expanding its quantitative easing program. While the U.S. Federal Reserve announces that it is feeling cautiously optimistic about the economy, Japan is moving to continue its loose monetary policy.

However, this policy is aimed more at keeping the Japanese yen in check on the spot forex market, rather than at boosting economic growth. Action…

Spread betting and contracts for differences on U.S. stocks

U.S. stock futures are higher today, ahead of the U.S. session. Spread bets and CFDs on the U.S. stock market should consider that futures are pointing to a higher open.

Yesterday, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow logging solid gains and the other stock indices see modest improvement. Today’s higher open is expected, thanks to the latest policy announcement from the U.S.…

Spread bets and CFDs on U.S. markets

The Fed decided to leave its interest rate at 0.25%, but the policy statement is what has investors really considering the situation right now. The Fed did say that it would still need an extended period of low rates, but the other contents of the statement indicate that maybe things are improving.

Indeed, one of the biggest concerns has been the labour market in the…

7 Rules of Successful Financial Spread Betting

Here is part 2 of my rules of successful financial spread betting

2. Let Winners Run

When trading the markets, we never exit a trade at the top because there is no way of knowing where the top is in advance. You can only ever tell where the top was in a market after the event. Many times a trade will get so high and you will…

Spread betting and contracts for differences on the U.S. stock market

Spread bets and CFDs on U.S. stocks should consider that there is some cautious optimism being shown as the Fed begins its two-day policy meeting. While investors do not expect the Fed to raise rates at this meeting, many are waiting to see what the Fed has to say about the economy, and about future economic policy.

In early stock market…

Spread bets and CFDs on the U.K. pound in forex trading

Sterling is seeing a turnaround on the spot forex market — at least for now. Spread betting and contracts for differences on the spot forex market should consider that the latest home prices out of Britain, sparking optimism that the housing market is firming up.

Indeed, the sterling comes on the heels of European Union criticism of the way the U.K.…

Spread betting and contracts for differences on currencies

The sterling is down — again — in spot forex trading today. Spread bets and CFDs on the pound should consider that the currency continues to struggle as fundamentals desert Britain.

Indeed, they latest blow is the news that Moody’s may cut Britain’s AAA sovereign debt rating. Warnings were issued earlier about the possibility that the U.K., U.S., Germany and France could all see…

Spread betting and contracts for differences on currencies

The sterling is down — again — in spot forex trading today. Spread bets and CFDs on the pound should consider that the currency continues to struggle as fundamentals desert Britain.

Indeed, they latest blow is the news that Moody’s may cut Britain’s AAA sovereign debt rating. Warnings were issued earlier about the possibility that the U.K., U.S., Germany and France could all see…

Spread bets and CFDs on oil prices

With investors waiting for economic data, oil prices are moving slightly lower in commodities trading today. However, no matter what the data shows, oil bulls have a number of other hurdles to clear.

Indeed, the U.S. dollar is higher this morning as risk aversion sets in, and that is causing some downward pressure on oil prices. Also not helping is the fact that U.S. stock…