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Gold Remains Steady in Commodities Trading

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:18:38 +0000

Spread bets and CFDs on gold prices

Spread betting and contracts for differences on commodities should consider that gold prices are rather steady right now. Gold has been a bit volatile lately, with wide swings related to investor sentiment. Right now, though, gold appears to have settled down a bit, and is considering the next direction.

Even the improved situation for the euro in forex trading isn’t boosting gold prices, which usually…

Euro Outlook Improves

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:14:10 +0000

Spread betting and contracts for differences on the spot forex market

The euro outlook appears to be improving in forex trading. Indeed, even though things are still a bit unsettled due to Greece, some of the fears on that score are abating. Now investors are turning to other information.

ECB officials are cautiously optimistic. They believe that recovery is coming, even though it might come slowly. GFT’s Kathy Lien reports in FX360…

Higher Open Ahead for U.S. Stocks?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:08:56 +0000

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

U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher open today. Yesterday, U.S. stocks managed to pull out of disappointing open and make some solid gains. Today, it appears that retail sales data is ready to help stocks start off on a little better footing.

Indeed, U.S. stock futures got a boost from the report that February retail sales showed an increase.…

U.S. Retail Sales Increase

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:05 +0000

Spread bets and CFDs on U.S. markets

U.S. economic data continues to show promise, with U.S. retail sales increasing in February. Indeed, there was a month over month increase in retail sales from January, as well as a year over year increase from February 2009.

Even winter snowstorms couldn’t stop consumers from spending a little bit more. Spread betting and contracts for differences should consider that the news follows on the heels…

LS Trader March Newsletter

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:35:06 +0000

LS Trader Financial Spread Betting Newsletter March 2010

This month’s spread betting newsletter will be available soon. To receive it for free please click here to sign up for it.

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…

U.S. Dollar Upside May Not Be So Limited

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:10:49 +0000

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…

Greeks Strike Again

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:54 +0000

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,…

U.S. Stock Futures Slide

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:57:25 +0000

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…

Chinese Inflation Picks Up

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:51:26 +0000

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…

Sterling Continues to Be Pounded on the Spot Forex Market

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:34 +0000

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…