Spread betting and contracts for differences on world markets
Spread bets and CFDs on world markets should consider that there is likely to be no Chinese yuan appreciation after all — at least in the near future.
Speculation has been that Chinese inflation and other issues might prompt policymakers in China to revaluate the yuan against the U.S. dollar, but those speculations are now being put on hold. Chinese prime minister Wen…
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 lower today. Concerns are wide ranging this morning, with investors what will happen on a variety of fronts. They are concerned about Chinese policy moves, and anxious about the policy statement expected from the Fed at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday.
On top of that,…
LS Trader Financial Spread Betting Weekly Update
This week’s financial spread betting update is now available and can be read by clicking here.
This week we look at what is happening in the stock markets after the indexes broke out to new highs. We also look at the latest in the US dollar rally and what is happening in the forex markets.
This past week has seen new highs for the year for…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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,…