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U.S. Stock Futures Point to a Lower Open

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:50:42 +0000

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…

Oil Prices Head Back Down Toward $80 a Barrel

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:46:13 +0000

Spread betting and contracts for differences on oil prices

Spread bets and CFDs on commodities should consider that oil prices are heading lower today, dropping below $81 a barrel. Unexpectedly, oil supplies are on the rise, meaning that demand for oil is just not there. The global economy just hasn’t recovered enough for demand.

Another issue is the fact the U.S. dollar strength on the spot forex market is pressuring oil. Gold…

Chinese Comments Help Send Gold Lower in Commodities Trading

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:10 +0000

Spread bets and CFDs on gold prices

Gold prices are lower today in commodities trading, thanks to dollar strength and comments made by Chinese officials. Spread betting and contracts for differences should consider the effects of comments made by Chinese officials with regard to foreign reserves.

Even though China has upped its holdings of gold in recent years, the country still claims to rely heavily on a diverse portfolio in U.S. dollar,…

Will China Drop Its U.S. Dollar Peg?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:29:34 +0000

Spread betting and contracts for differences on the spot forex market

Spread bets and CFDs on currencies should consider that China is thinking about dropping its U.S. dollar peg. For years, China’s currency, the yuan, has been pegged to the greenback. Now, though, China is thinking of moving away from that.

Comments made by a central bank governor indicate that the yuan peg to the dollar is unusual, and that things may…

7 Rules of Successful Financial Spread Betting

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:34 +0000

7 Rules of Successful Financial Spread Betting

Over the next few weeks I will publish my 7 rules for successful financial spread betting. These trading rules are timeless and will always be valid in the markets, regardless of market conditions or the state of the economy. One of the great advantages of trend following is that you can make money in an up or a down market, either by buying long…

Euro Benefits from European Solidarity for Greece

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:43:43 +0000

Spread bets and CFDs on the euro in spot forex trading

Spread betting and contracts for differences on the spot forex market should consider that the euro is showing signs of life today. In the wake of fresh protests against austerity measures in Athens on Friday, the European Union is proposing new pan-European institutions that could prevent another problem in Greece. Additionally, some European leaders are expressing support for Greece at…

Financial Spread Betting Update

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:27:46 +0000

The LS Trader System Weekly Update

There are some promising signs that the markets are beginning to return to a more normal state and are beginning to trend again. Several markets have broken out of their trading ranges in the past week and a few more may be on the verge of doing so. This week the LS Trader system is entering 6 new trades, which takes our total number of…

Financial Spread Betting Update

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:27:46 +0000

The LS Trader System Weekly Update

Athens on Strike…Again

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Spread betting and contracts for differences on European markets

Spread bets and CFDs on European markets should consider that things are getting dicey in Greece again. Greece has been trying to impose austerity measures for a few weeks now, but every time the issue comes up, the public goes on strike.

This is certainly the case right now, as Athens is all but deserted with public workers walking out to protest the…

Athens on Strike…Again

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Spread betting and contracts for differences on European markets

This is certainly the case right now, as Athens is all but deserted with public workers walking out to protest the…