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European markets and U.S. futures are trading lower today as investors pay close attention to the most important event of the day, the presidential debate. Election Debate The U.S. elections are just around the corner, and today, we are going to see the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Donald Trump is…
Global Stock Market Today The global stock futures have started the week on the front foot, and traders are trying to erase losses that we saw in the equity markets over the course of the last three weeks. On Friday, we saw the U.S. stock indices recording four consecutive weeks of losses. This was the first…
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This year has been all about change following the outbreak of coronavirus and the subsequent global economic downturn which has impacted nearly every aspect of personal and business life. The online trading world has been no exception to this change as volatility in the financial markets has soared. Although the global markets have been on…
The U.S. stock market is set to record another brutal week of losses, and there is no question that the stock market bubble has now burst. Coronavirus cases have started to surge in Europe, and one million people have lost their lives globally because of Covid-19. The question that investors are asking themselves is how…
European markets are edging higher as investors try to save the European markets from recording a weekly loss. However, traders are worried about the surge in coronavirus cases, and the situation has started to deteriorate in other parts of European countries as well. Coronavirus Numbers Are Surging In Madrid, the hospitalization rate has gone through…
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Global Stock Market Today The global stock futures are facing a brutal week. Yesterday, we saw another intense sell-off as investors continue to worry about the surge in coronavirus cases and how it is going to impact the economic recovery. There are survey reports that are already indicating that that the targeted lockdowns are hindering…
European futures are trading higher despite the fact that the German GfK Consumer Climate data missed the forecast. However, traders are pleased with the number as it is moving in the right direction. Today’s number came in at -1.6% against the previous reading of -1.7%. The forecast was for -1.0% The Fed’s Comments U.S. stock futures are also…
Gold was firmly under the radar of our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam last week, as Gold trading is a universally firm favourite with our global trading community. The AvaTrade community gathered via YouTube to keep up all the need to know insight below. Which way was Gold moving? Vital question. Did the Gold price,…
The global stock market got battered yesterday and got the week off to a terrible start. There was no place for investors to hide their money as all the S&P 500 sectors faced heavy selling. Stocks in both Europe and in the U.S. had their worst day since July. However, the European markets are trading…
U.S. stock futures are crashing as investors are becoming increasingly concerned about the surge in the number of coronavirus cases around the globe. Europe’s coronavirus situation is seriously deteriorating, and targeted lockdowns have now been introduced to control Covid-19. However, the more significant concern among investors and traders is that these targeted lockdowns are highly…
European markets and U.S. futures are starting the week on the back foot. Investors have decided not to back the riskier assets, despite the fact that the U.S. equity market is off over 10% from its recent all-time high—particularly the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 indices. The fact that the WHO has warned about serious…
China-owned social apps WeChat and TikTok have received some bad news today. The Commerce Department said on Friday that it is going to ban U.S. business transactions with WeChat and TikTok starting Sunday. President Trump will order a block on downloads of TikTok from Sunday, the Commerce Department said on Friday. What does this mean…
U.S. futures are trading higher as investors are trying to pick up the momentum from Asia. All major Asian indices spent most of the day in positive territory. However, traders are still very cautious because this stock rally is missing the next significant catalyst. The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week failed to prop up the…
The U.S. futures are trading lower as investors are digesting the news from one of the biggest events of this week, the Fed’s interest rate decision. The Fed Chairman Powell highlighted uncertainty for the U.S. economy. The Fed cautioned the market last night that the pace of economic activity [KL1] is likely to remain slow. This…
Traders are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, and it is highly likely that we may not see much action in the stock market ahead of this event. It is natural for investors to adopt a cautionary tone ahead of this event; after all, it is one of the most important events when it…
One of the more interesting recent innovations we’ve seen in the Retail FX and CFD space has been trading insurance. For a certain premium, traders can limit their downside risk on any specific trade. Hedging trades and overall trading books is a common technique used by institutional traders, but now with trading insurance it is…
Traders are practising caution today, as they aren’t ready to bet big ahead of a major event that begins today, the FOMC minutes, with the decision unfolding tomorrow. It is widely expected that the Fed will strike a dovish tone that could be positive for the U.S. stocks, but it could bring more weakness for…
European markets and U.S. futures are trading higher as investors are feeling optimistic about the coronavirus vaccine news. Last week, there was a lot of pessimism about the Covid-19 vaccine after one person who was involved in the trial process became seriously ill. AstraZeneca’s CEO assured the world that he still has hopes that the…
Financial markets have been on a rollercoaster for some time as first geopolitical tensions and then a global pandemic swept across the globe. Where has this left the online trading community and are there opportunities for members of the general public to get more involved? Financial IT caught up with Dáire Ferguson, CEO of online…
The global stock futures are set to close the week in negative territory, while investors are hoping that this is nothing more than a healthy correction. The Japanese stock market reversed some of its losses and rose 0.74%. The Shanghai index jumped higher, by 0.79%. The HSI stock index advanced 0.79%, while the Korean Kospi gained 0.01%. The European Central Bank was less dovish yesterday than was…
Today is an incredibly important day for currency traders. It is today that we will learn about the European Central Bank‘s monetary policy stance. The euro is trading flat ahead of this important announcement, and for the last few days, we have seen persistent weakness for the Eurozone’s single currency. The Big Question Traders are…
Last week our Chief Market Analyst examined the significant events in the Markets to syphon out the need to know for our Trading Community. He began with Gold, a well-respected name in the trading world. He questioned what was ahead for the Gold price itself? What was ahead for the Gold price itself? Last week…
U.S. futures are swinging between gains and losses as traders have shown their concern at a possible delay in the Covid-19 vaccine. This comes on the back of the news that one of the people involved in the coronavirus vaccine trial by AstraZeneca became ill. The company has paused its trial as it conducts an…
Is Tesla Stock Going Up or Down? Tesla stock plunged in U.S. pre-market trading today, dropping as much as 12%. The sell off is mainly due to the disappointment around the fact that Tesla didn’t become part of the S&P 500 index. As of the Friday close, the stock was down nearly 25% from its…
U.S. futures are trading higher as traders return from a long weekend. Investors are shrugging off their concerns about overstretched valuations, and they are more optimistic about the improving Covid-19 situation over in the U.S. Vaccine Optimism There is a lot of optimism about a potential coronavirus vaccine. That’s why we saw a decent rally in…
European futures are trading slightly higher, even though we had an abysmal reading for the German economy. The German July industrial output rose only 1.2% on a month/month basis, while the forecast was for 4.5%. This is certainly a piece of important news for the European Central Bank, which will be announcing its monetary policy…
European and U.S. stock futures are trading slightly lower after the massive sell-off led by Big Tech stocks yesterday. There is no doubt that the U.S. stock market went too far and too quickly, and a retracement was due. However, many question – is there more of this? The answer depends on the outcome of…
European and U.S. stock futures are trading higher while traders have started to shave some profit off their trades after the U.S. indices recorded another record high. However, market participants are still very comfortable with the idea that central banks around the globe are still unleashing their support. As long as the current stock rally has…
U.S. stock futures are trading higher today as traders want to continue to build on yesterday’s momentum. The U.S. equity indices recorded another record high, and the Dow Jones finally erased all the losses for the year. Given the strength that we are seeing in the U.S. stock market, many are asking themselves how long…
European markets are moving higher as investors are picking up momentum from Wall Street. We experienced a sell-off across all sectors of the S&P 500 index, except for technology. Nonetheless, U.S. stocks had one of their best August since 1984. Investors largely bet on the economic recovery in the U.S. For them, the rebound in the economic numbers,…
After a gigantic stock rally, both Apple and Tesla stocks surged yesterday after their stock splits. Investors believe that Tesla stock still has more upside despite its gain of over 1,000 percent in 52 weeks. Retail investors trust that when Tesla’s stock joins the S&P 500 index, it will become part of more significant portfolios…
U.S. futures are trading higher as traders are still feeling comfortable in holding riskier assets. Asian stocks have also started the week on a positive note, but there are some concerns about Abenomics’ future. Japan’s Abe resigned last week due to his health, and investors wonder what the country’s new monetary policy will look like….
European and U.S. futures are rising as traders are feeling comfortable with the Federal Reserve’s new approach towards their monetary policy framework. As expected, the Fed has adopted a new strategy to tackle inflation. Rather than worrying about the price pressure, the Fed is focusing more on the long-term price stability target and this means…
European and U.S. futures are trading lower as investors are concerned about the economic damage that Hurricane Laura will cause. Hurricane Laura has now hit the land in Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane. So far, the economic damage is estimated to be in several billion, and the sad fact is that Americans are facing…
U.S. stocks hit another record high yesterday. Investors are feeling comfortable in holding riskier assets as they see the virus numbers coming down, as pharma companies inch closer to developing a potential vaccine for coronavirus. At the beginning of yesterday’s session, all three major U.S. indices hit a record high, but then the sentiment started…
European futures are climbing higher despite the fact that the German economy shrank 9.7% during the second quarter. However, the forecast 10.1% was much worse, and the fact that the contraction in the GDP wasn’t as bad as the forecast encouraged traders to back risker assets. In addition to this, traders also know that the…
The spotlight of analysis is shone daily across the board at AvaTradeTV to highlight, uncover and unearth potential opportunities for our traders. The daily delights of last week included Indices, Gold and the FOMC Meeting, to name a few. The DAX performance For starters, The DAX performance was measured. S&P 500. record high Next was…
European futures are advancing and picking up the positive momentum from Asian markets. Traders are likely to remain more focused on this week’s Fed’s annual economic policy symposium that takes place in Jackson Hole. The event will be live-streamed on the 27th and 28th of this month, and the Fed will elaborate on its monetary…
European and U.S. futures are climbing higher today as the coronavirus stock market rally is still very much supported by tech stocks. Investors have ignored the dismal U.S. Unemployment Claims number, which moved higher once again yesterday. Investors are too keen to buy technology and software related stocks and especially those stocks that are addressing the…
European and U.S. futures are trading lower today, as investors are anxious about lofty valuations. Traders are also concerned about the Federal Reserve’s cautionary note about the U.S. economy. The fact that the Fed isn’t confident about the U.S. economic recovery has put traders off. The Fed has made it clear that the path of…
European markets and U.S. futures are trading higher today, as the S&P 500 index finally reached its all-time and confirmed that the index has what it takes to continue its upward journey. There is no doubt that the tech sector leads this coronavirus stock market rally. The fiscal and monetary policy aid has also played…
European markets and U.S. futures are lacking their momentum, as the S&P 500 failed to reach a record high yesterday. Traders have been waiting for a while for the S&P 500 index to move above its record high. However, the index has so far failed to reach this milestone. One of the reasons that the…
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That was just one of many trading thoughts covered last week at AvaTradeTV, where our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam delivers the savvy and shrewd analysis to our Trading Community, and the wider media itself. Avatrade Chief Market Analysts thoughts Bloomberg wanted to know our Chief Market Analysts thoughts. See what he had to say…
On August 14th, we had a 13F filing update in the U.S., which gives more insight about the smart money and how it is deploying its capital. Investors are always keen to know and relate this information to their trading strategy. For retail traders, this information can be seen as confirmation of whether their investment…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are trading higher, while investors are keeping a close eye on the U.S.-China tensions. The six-month trade review (between the U.S. and China) was slated for the weekend, but it didn’t happen. Russia is looking to begin its coronavirus vaccine trial in Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E. and speculators…
Gold prices have shaken many investors this week as the precious metal price fell from its record high of $2,075 to $1,863. The sell-off in the gold price has made many investors reconsider their stance towards gold. The gold price is on track to record its first weekly decline since June, and investors are asking…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are trading lower ahead of the U.S. initial jobless claims data. Investors are cautious after the S&P 500 index closed near its record high. The Dow Jones index is also getting close to its record high. Having said that, stock traders are optimistic about the plateauing of coronavirus infections…
European markets are picking up the momentum from the U.S. markets, which came under pressure during the final hours of trading. The Dow Jones which enjoyed the majority of the day in positive territory and the S&P 500 index that almost retested the all-time high, changed direction chiefly because of lack of optimism about the…
Bitcoin has been known to have its ups and downs, but was it on the up in a rather strong manner this time around? Our Chief Market Analyst loves to find these things out, and in turn, share his findings with our Trading Community via AvaTradeTV. And that is exactly what he did last week…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are trading higher, while investors continue to make sense of presidential executive orders to address some issues surrounding the second stimulus aid package. The focus among traders today is on the political tensions between the U.S.-China especially the fact that we have a review of phase-one trade deal between…
Over the last few years, the practice of options trading has grown substantially. This growth has coincided with a series of unpredictable political and social events, which have caused high levels of volatility across currency and commodities markets. Brexit, the election of Donald Trump in the US, and now the ongoing global pandemic, have led…
Today is an important day for the Dow Jones Industrial Moving Average. Both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures are likely to remain highly volatile. The self-imposed deadline by Congress for the second stimulus package is today. Trump has vowed to take matters in his hands by using executive orders today. Trump wants to…
Today, we learn about the health of the U.S. job market. The U.S. Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) data may fail to impress stock traders. If the number comes in weak, the dollar could tank, the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq could suffer massive losses. Stock traders are also on edge as Trump bans…
The Dow Jones and S&P futures bounced off from their lows on the back of today’s U.S. Initial Jobless Claims data. The road ahead is full of obstacles, and the path to recovery is going to be long and hard. The U.S. economy is likely to continue to suffer as long as the Jobless Claims…
Dow Jones Futures: U.S. Jobless Claims, Second Stimulus Deal Weigh On Coronavirus Stock Market Rally; Gold Price Up The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are trading higher, as traders seem glad that the second stimulus talk is finally heading in the right direction. The U.S. Private Payroll number missed the forecast by a long shot…
Gold has centuries of weight behind its reputation, and thus Bitcoin in comparison is the new kid on the block. Last week they both were under the technical radar of our Chief Market Analyst. Each week he brings the need-to-know information to our Trading Community watching AvaTradeTV, and the highlights of last week began with…
Gold prices have crossed the $2,000 mark for the first time, and investors wonder where is the next stop for the gold price. Are Gold Prices Going Up? The price of gold is up nearly 32 percent year-to-date. Gold has made a high of $2,044 per ounce. The $2,000 mark was a significant psychological resistance…
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average futures maintain their gains for this week and trade higher today. Investors are quite hopeful about the progress being made for the next stimulus package. However, there is also a tone of caution among investors in terms of buying stocks because of the review of the phase-one…
Donald Trump has given the final ultimatum to TikTok before he bans its operation in the U.S. Trump said on Monday that the U.S. government should get a sizable portion of the sales price. If the sale is not agreed by September 15, he will ban the TikTok service. Microsoft’s stock has rallied on the…
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average futures are starting the month of August on the back foot as investors are concerned about the U.S.-China tensions and the continuous surge in coronavirus cases around the world. However, traders are somewhat optimistic about economic recovery in China. The Chinese July manufacturing activity printed a better…
A full-blown U.S. stock market crash may not happen anytime soon or not for a few months as investors and traders are comfortable that the Federal Reserve supports the stock rally. Remember, the famous saying ‘Do not fight the Fed?’ Investors and traders have engraved this expression into their trading plan. The stock bubble could…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as investors are concerned about the continuous spread of coronavirus. The tone of caution is likely to be the dominant force among investors as they continue to digest the Federal Reserve’s decision. The Fed kept the interest rates unchanged, something that was widely expected, and assured its continuous…
We sat down with CEO Dáire Ferguson to talk about what’s going on at AvaTrade and the changes he is seeing in trading. We can’t ignore the biggest global story around, so how is the pandemic changing the trading landscape? “Coronavirus has created unprecedented volatility – and with that increased opportunities for investment. People who have been at home unable to work now realise…
Kodak stock is up over 300%. This activity triggered nearly 20 trading halts today. Kodak shares increased three-fold on Tuesday, and the stock is up over 1,450% approximately this week. At the beginning of the week, Kodak stock was trading at $2.77. Today, it reached a high of $60. Kodak won a government loan to…
Are Gold Prices Going Up? Gold prices are likely to continue their upward journey as investors know that the gold price has broken significant resistance. This resistance level, formed in 2011, reached an all-time high at $1921. As of today, the gold price is trading at $1943 and has reached as far as $1981. The…
Tesla earnings and Stimulus Packages were already hot topics for analysis, but when you throw in Bitcoin, interviews on CNBC and our regular Educational offerings in the mix, it was full steam ahead as usual at AvaTradeTV, bringing the savvy, insightful and inspiring to our Trading Community. CNBC Arabia wanted to know AvaTrade’s Chief Market…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher as investors speculate about the Federal Reserve’s next possible action. Traders are a little hesitant to place any bigger bets as the Fed begin their two-day meeting today. The hope is that the Fed will continue their fight against coronavirus via its monetary policy. The coronavirus infection rate…
Gold trading Price Welcome to our daily technical analysis video by Naeem Aslam of AvaTrade. In today’s segment we are going to look at gold prices ☑️☑️ Watch now! Good morning folks, this is Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AvaTrade and welcome to our daily technical analysis video. In today’s segment we are going…
Gold prices are within a whisker distance of touching the record high of $1,921, last witnessed in 2011. It is pretty clear that nothing can stop the precious metal reaching its record high. For investors, it is not about the record high, it’s about the $2,000 price level, and the question is whether the gold…
Borne on a wave of volatility started by US-China trade tensions, Brexit and now a global pandemic, the practice of options trading has grown significantly over the past few years. As prices and exchange rates are changing more frequently and more dramatically, traders are looking to seize the opportunity to capitalise on the high rewards…
The current coronavirus stock market rally has been dubbed the most hated stock market rally in the history of financial trading. Despite the stellar rally we’ve seen from the U.S. stock market, speculators believe that this stock market rally will crash once it runs out of fuel; in other words, when it runs out of…
The last few years have provided us with a series of unpredictable political and social events that have led to high levels of volatility in the stock markets. In the past four years alone, we have witnessed the Brexit vote in 2016, the inauguration of Donald Trump’s presidency in 2017, and a global pandemic in…
At a time where savings rates – and pretty much all other traditional forms of consumer investment – leave little to get excited about, many are looking to online trading as way of building their wealth. But the world of trading can be daunting. The possibility for handsome profit may be alluring, but the potential…
Gold prices are extending their gains and currently trading at $1,875. Gold price is up nearly 23% year-to-date. The positive trend in the gold spot prices is chiefly due to the escalation in the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the second stimulus package. Investors aren’t afraid of the gold price reaching a record high, and…
The Dow Jones futures are trading modestly because traders have no clarity regarding when they will receive news about the second stimulus package. The U.S. stock market needs a new catalyst as the European stocks already have their stimulus. This is the reason that we are seeing European stocks outpacing U.S. stocks. Democrats and Republicans…
Gold prices are pricing in bullish factors that could push the precious metal prices to a record high in the coming months. The last time the gold prices hit these highs was in 2011 when the gold spot price touched the $1,921. The factors that have stimulated the precious metal prices, especially the gold spot…
Dow Jones: Second Stimulus Bill The Dow futures are trading higher because traders are optimistic about the news regarding a possible coronavirus vaccine. Stock investors are also feeling comfortable with the idea that the current economic weakness is supported by stimulus measures. Yesterday, European leaders finally reached a deal to unleash a landmark stimulus package…
Tesla stocked surged, Netflix announced their disappointing earnings, and there was a feeling a COVID-19 vaccine might be on the cards. These were just the tip of the analytical feast in terms of significant points to mull over as a trader. And as always, AvaTradeTV sifted through all the events of the week to bring…
Dow Jones futures are starting the week on the back foot as traders are unsure about the coronavirus stock market’s direction. Investors need to brace themselves for a raft of earnings reports and figure out how the coronavirus’s current spread will impact the future of the stock market. Traders also need a new catalyst to…
Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 futures are trading lower as traders continue to assess corporate earnings. Netflix reported its earnings report yesterday, and the stock failed to impress Wall Street. Investors are also a little hesitant in buying shares because we also had a mixed bag of economic numbers this week. The economic…
The US economy needs another new stimulus package because the US Jobless claims, US retail sales confirm the economy is stalling. Democrats, Republicans, and Trump administration need to pay attention to the IMF warning about soaring US bankruptcies. Here is more on this Stimulus Facts Stimulus And Bankruptcies As I mentioned before, the number of…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher as traders are optimistic about the Moderna vaccine trial data. It seems like that the nightmare the global economy is living may have a solution. We have seen several events of similar optimism that led to stock market rallies this year. But the fact is that any news…
The Dow Jones futures are trading modestly lower as traders want to practice patience before the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting and the US retail sales data. There is no doubt that the coronavirus vaccine data news from Moderna caused traders to buy stocks yesterday. But the fact is that the coronavirus situation in…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as investors are bracing themselves for the earnings report. This earnings period could mark the bottom for the US stocks as the process of the re-opening of the global economy has begun. Of course, local shutdown around the globe, together with the emergence of the second wave of…
Tesla is the pioneer that well and truly kick started the Electric Vehicle world, adding flare, style, usability and desirability to the mix. And when Tesla’s stock prices shot up by over 40% in just five days, every trader would naturally want to know why. That is why our Chief Market Analyst delved into Tesla’s…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher to kick start the week. Traders are focused on the third-quarter earnings season, and the hope is that it will set a more positive tone for the coronavirus stock market rally. Partial lockdown due to coronavirus around the world has kept investors on edge. There are serious concerns…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as traders lost their faith in coronavirus stock market rally. This is due to the second coronavirus wave and fragile U.S. economic data. The U.S. has over 3 million COVID-19 cases, and Florida has experienced record deaths. We are not seeing the economic activity improving at a pace…
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The Dow Jones futures continue to fluctuate between gains and losses for investors are not entirely sure whether the current economic recovery will last. The economic recovery in the US is very fragile because coronavirus cases are still rising. The US reported a record single-day increase of over 60,000 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday. This has…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as traders are casting some doubts about the reopening of the economy in the hard-hit southern states in the US. There are also concerns that the tensions between the US and China are strengthening every day due to the security law imposed in Hong Kong. Speculations are that…
Gold remained part of the furniture in the trading world, and all great analysts love to look at the price of Gold itself in closer detail. AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst is indeed an excellent one, as he examined the happenings of the week and shared the significant and thought provoking ones with our trading community….
The DJIA futures, along with S&P 500 futures, have paused their strong rally as the dollar index has pared some of its losses. However, investors are still very much paying attention to the stock market rally over in Asia that pushed Chinese shares higher. Many investors are comparing the rally in the Chinese stocks with…
The DJIA futures along with S&P 500 futures have started the third quarter with a bang as there is significant optimism among investors over fiscal stimulus and economic recovery. This optimism and economic recovery are aiding investors to overcome their fears regarding the resurgence of coronavirus across the US and around the globe. It was…
Americans have spent their first round of stimulus checks that were included under the CARES Act. But, the recent emergence of coronavirus has constraint the economic reopening process in the US, and Americans are desperately hoping for a second round of stimulus checks. The big question among them is if the HEROES ACT that passed the House…
The DJIA futures, along with S&P 500 futures, are focused on the mother of all economic numbers, the US NFP. Usually, this number comes in on Friday. But due to a public holiday, in the US, the US NFP number will be released today. All eyes are going to be on the US unemployment rate,…
The precious metal, gold, is likely to reach a major milestone and touch the critical $1,800 mark. This move is mainly caused by the Fed’s loose monetary policy due to coronavirus and the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China. The biggest question for investors is where do we go from here? See a trading…
The Dow Jones futures are starting the third quarter in a muted fashion as most of the stocks are edging lower. There is consistent uncertainty regarding the question, will the recovery in Chinese economic data outweigh the spikes in coronavirus cases in the US? The Chinese economic indicators are printing encouraging numbers and providing further…
Each week AvaTrade’s Trading Community enjoys expert analysis and insight from Naeem Aslam; AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst. This week, not only did our traders enjoy a Live Q&A session with him, and the regular Master Class, but we also covered an in depth explanation on how to manage risk when trading Cryptocurrency. So, how do…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower while the US stocks market is headed to finish its best quarter since 2009. European and Asian markets are also on track for the same award, it seems like traders have rewarded the coronavirus stock market rally despite the lingering economic recovery concerns and emergence of the second…
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The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as investors take note of the worsening coronavirus infection rates in the US. Traders are cornered that the premature reopening of the US economy has given birth to virus hotspots in the US and it may lengthen the economic recovery. See a trading opportunity? Open an account…
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The Dow Jones futures are trading higher as traders celebrate the rolling back of a regulatory measure—the Volcker rule-and weigh prospects of additional stimulus. Despite this, traders are likely to remain mindful of the biggest one-day surge in coronavirus cases in the US and how it has constrained the re-opening process. There is no…
From Brexit through to the Coronavirus pandemic, high levels of volatility in the currency markets have become a familiar sight in recent years. With extreme highs and lows come abundant opportunities to make substantial financial gain. Yet with this comes great risk. Dáire Ferguson, CEO at AvaTrade, explains how traders can profit from market volatility…
Gold prices are retracing from highs today after touching their highest level in more than 7 years. The Gold price hit a peak of $1,779 yesterday as investors started to diversify their bets. Five key factors are likely to push gold prices higher in the coming days. See a trading opportunity? Open an account now!…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as market sentiment continues to turn negative. Investors are worried about the spike in coronavirus cases and the recent global growth forecast from the IMF. Significant worsening recession and slow economic recovery are on the cards according to the new forecast by the IMF. See a trading opportunity?…
The Dow Jones futures hold steady while traders continue to weigh their appetite for riskier assets. Yes, we are moving higher in terms of US equity markets. Still, the reality is that this is one of the most hated rallies on Wall Street among professional traders who believe that there is a significant disconnect between…
The Dow Jones futures are trading slightly higher as traders seek to move past the risk aversion event that jolted the US futures and Asian markets after unclear remarks from Trump Advisor, Peter Navarro. President Trump took matters in his own hands and assured the stock market that the trade deal with China is “fully…
By the end of the trading week, the UK Jobless Claims data was released, the Dow Jones plunged over 800 points, and the BOE’s decision was looming. With so many market events taking place alongside the trio just mentioned, there was one way to understand it all with a reasonable degree of certainty: unleash expert…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher as traders continue to downplay concerns of a new spike in coronavirus cases. Both the S&P500 and Dow Jones futures made a U-turn today and dug themselves out of losses. Beijing appears to have control of its coronavirus outbreak, which called for celebration amongst traders even though coronavirus…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher, while investors continue to worry about the rise in coronavirus cases in the US. As the numbers keep spiraling up, investors fear that the current coronavirus hot spots such as Texas and Florida may hamper the recovery. At the same time, each state continues to battle with the…
The Dow Jones futures are lower today as investors search for a new catalyst that can encourage them to push the stock market rally higher. Fiscal policy and economic data have been helping, as is the consistent improvement in the employment and GDP numbers. While this data continues to change the view of smart investors,…
European markets are set to build on their gains and ready to continue their bullish momentum. Traders have largely ignored another fear-mongering headline about the UK’s jobless claims data that was released yesterday. The fact is that the unemployment claims may continue to rise and the market participants already know that. Investors are more hopeful…
The Dow Jones futures are roaring today as investors try their best to bag some bargains before it is too late. The news of monetary and fiscal policy support created fear of missing out (FOMO) among traders. There is no doubt that the current coronavirus stock market rally, like the financial crisis stock market rally,…
The European and US stock rallies came screeching to a halt, and the Dow Jones Futures plummeted. Our Chief Market Analyst applied his razor-sharp analytical skills to investigate, bringing the “need to know” news to our trading community via AvaTradeTV. European and US Stocks have indeed paused their rally. What do traders need to know?…
The Dow Jones futures are plunging today, and the coronavirus stock market rally has come under a significant threat after the S&P500 and Dow broke through some major levels last week. Investors are increasingly becoming anxious after China reported a sizable increase of coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly 50 days. The infection…
The Dow Jones futures are trading lower as investors have genuine qualms about the spike in coronavirus cases in the US. I am skeptical of calling the current spike in coronavirus cases in the US as a second wave because the situation was never under control there, and the civil unrest triggered by Trump’s tweet…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher today after traders caught their breath from the coronavirus stock market rally that added $21 trillion to global stock markets. The S&P 500 futures are also indicating that traders are ready to dig the index out of its black hole, which occurred yesterday when the index turned negative…
Gold prices have started on a positive note today but they are somewhat immune to the on-going civil unrest in the US. However, the gold spot prices are highly reactive to the US economic growth. The fact is that the US economy is unlikely to grow at a stable pace if protests continue in America,…
The Dow Jones futures are trading modesty lower as investors continue to reward the stock market. The rally is heavily based on the optimism surrounding the reopening of the global economy as more and more countries ease their coronavirus restrictions. Despite the Minneapolis Police Department incident, Donald Trump isn’t ready to support ending local police…
As is the status quo at AvaTrade, we’ve been engaging with our trading community via AvaTradeTV, our very own YouTube channel, dedicated to you. The wonderful world of trading vocabulary has some gems, and ‘bearish bets’ is right up there as one of them. So, let’s kick things off there. Bearish Bets Surged on the…
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Americans are hoping that they will continue to receive $2,000 a month from the government. Andrew Yang and Kamala Harris have renewed calls for Americans to get a $2000 a month stimulus check. The hopes of this becoming a reality hinge on the health of the US economy and its labour market. Last month, the…
The Dow Jones futures are trading higher today as investors are set to build on their previous gains. Traders also rewarded the American Airlines stock, AAL, yesterday for bringing life back to some level of normality after coronavirus. The American Airlines stock went through the roof yesterday and scored gains of 41%. Overall, the Dow…
The Dow Jones futures are bouncing between losses and gains a day after the Dow scored another stellar rally. Investors are largely insulated from the on-going riots and looting in the streets of the U.S. and they are more enthusiastic about reopening the economy. The unprecedented levels of stimulus and hope of more possible support…
Dow Jones futures are up despite the on-going riots, looting, and several nights of chaos in the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average futures are trading higher by over 100 points today while the gold price remains weak, currently trading at $1,721. Speculators do believe that gold could skyrocket if the slogan “#Trumpdictatorship”, a highly…
Understanding Market movement is a core part of any trader’s desire to trade effectively and safely. Providing insight and pearls of analytical wisdom for our Trading Community to mull over as always, was our Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam. Homing in on movement itself, Naeem delivered triple a treat of analysis. What was moving the…
Riots, Looting and Protest in U.S. Over George Floyd’s Video Dow Jones futures are trading higher despite the on-going riots and looting in America. Several places like Minneapolis, Chicago, San Diego, California, Washington have been in the news because of local reaction to the video that showed the killing of George Floyd. See a trading…
The U.S. futures are trading lower as tensions continue to anchor between the two major superpowers: the U.S. and China. Beijing has defied all U.S threats, and it has made it clear that China is going to have more control over Hong Kong because of a new Security law. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, appears…
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After an enormous rally, oil prices have started to ease off today. The West Texas crude oil’s July contract crossed above $34 per barrel on Tuesday this week, which left many traders scratching their heads. There is no doubt that the oil prices run a risk of a correction, as both WTI and Brent prices…
Escalation US-China tensions have escalated, and this has eased off the stellar rally in the U.S. equity markets that we experienced yesterday. However, both the European and U.S. futures are still trading higher but not with the same momentum. See a trading opportunity? Open an account now! Register Now Or Try Free Demo Donald Trump,…
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European markets are trading higher as investors welcome another positive economic reading out of Europe. The German GFK consumer climate data printed a reading that not only bested the previous number but which also beat the forecast. The actual number came in at -18.9; the forecast was -19.1 while the previous reading was -23.1. See…
Markets in Asia struggled for direction today and closed mixed on the first trading day of the week. Investors are wary of China’s action in Hong Kong and wonder if this could ignite tensions between the US and China. Beijing has governed Hong Kong since 1997, and last week China introduced a draft national security…
The ongoing tensions between the US-China are back on the forefront, which has dampened the sentiment among investors today. Trump approved the arms sales to Taiwan, and the US Senate passed legislation that can delist the Chinese companies from US exchanges. See a trading opportunity? Open an account now! Register Now Or Try Free Demo…
In Europe, the optimism among investors has faded once again as investors digest growth forecast from the European Commission. The EC now expects the EU-wide GDP to plunge by -7.4% in 2020 against the previous forecast of +1.4%. The EU countries that are heavily reliant on tourism are likely to be hit the most. Of…
European futures are trading mixed today as the enthusiasm fades about a vaccine by Moderna. A health publication report showed that the vaccine is still very much in its early stages, and there are considerable hurdles ahead. Experts still need to see more data from the company before they draw any firm conclusions, and this…
US futures are trading higher and traders are somewhat cautious after yesterday’s mouth-watering rally. It appears that equity markets have given a clear indication of what can drive the price action higher – a coronavirus vaccine or a treatment of COVID-19. See a trading opportunity? Open an account now! Register Now Or Try Free Demo…
Analysis is crucial to making informed decisions, with risk management at the forefront. And to carry out thorough and stringent analysis, no corner of the market should be left unturned. Our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam explored the events of the week with his analytical radar at the ready to bring our trading community all…
European futures are trading higher as traders are picking up momentum from Asia. Investors are hopeful about business activity resuming across major countries after a long period of lockdown. See a trading opportunity? Open an account now! Register Now Or Try Free Demo This sanguinity has also pushed the US futures higher and today’s price…
US futures are trading higher on the final trading day of the week after a volatile session. The Dow Jones dropped over 450 points during early hours of trading yesterday but finished the day with a gain of over 377 points. The question for traders is whether yesterday’s sell-off was an opportunity to buy stocks?…
The US futures are trading lower today as the Federal Reserve’s chairman has failed to assure the markets that they really have the tools to prop the recovery. The fact is that recovery has become a painful word, and it is going to take some time for the US and the global economy to get…
The Corona Virus market updates come to an end as we move past peak infection rates in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Going forward, the emphasis will be on how much of a long-term impact Covid-19 has had on economic growth. For example, the Non-Farm Payroll numbers reported for April 2020 were very low. As…
The UK’s prelim GDP crashed, and this is the reason that the FTSE 100 index is trading lower today. But sterling decided to look beyond this backward-looking data, it is trading higher against the dollar by 0.22%. The UK’s GDP number q/q came in at -2% which was better than the forecast of -2.6%. The…
The US equity markets staged another rally yesterday with both S&P500 and NASDAQ indices closing in positive territory while the European markets closed lower. Investors in Europe are set to pick up the momentum where they left off yesterday and it seems like bulls are out of luck for now. When we look at the…
As the world seemed to show signs of normality away from Coronavirus lockdown, the markets continued to ebb and flow, revealing pockets of opportunity. Taking an in-depth analytical look into these windows of trading opportunity, as always, was our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam; who then delivered his findings to our trading community via our…
The worst unemployment report since the Depression era screamed across computer and television screens Friday morning, announcing that a breathtaking 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs in April and unemployment rate soared to 14.7%. Wall Street’s response? All three major U.S. indexes finished last week with gains; the S&P 500 has bounced more than 30%…
The US NFP number, released last Friday, was gut-wrenching and the fact is that Americans should brace themselves for more fearmongering numbers in the coming weeks and months as the unemployment situation is likely to become more worse before it gets better. The US unemployment rate has soared to 14.7% and Trump administration thinks that…
The mother of all economic data is going to be released later today. The upcoming reading is likely to give us much better information about the US economy as compared to the previous month. The weekly jobless claims data (3.1 million actual against 3.0 million forecast) confirmed yesterday that more Americans have filled for jobless claims….
Today is all about the Bank of England’s monetary policy. The BOE kept the interest rate unchanged at its current level of 0.1%. Two members of the MPC voted to increase the asset purchase program. This means that the possibility of the bank increasing its asset purchase program isn’t imminent, but it isn’t out of…
It’s fair to say that the brutality of the coronavirus stock market crash caught everyone off guard. But while we’re still licking our wounds, and as the coronavirus pushes millions into unemployment and a deep recession looms large over the global economy, it seems that America’s billionaires are becoming even richer. According to a new…
European futures are trading weak as investors are reacting to another feeble economic reading. The German factory order data has shown that the economic engine of the eurozone has too many problems, the data missed the forecast by a large margin. The actual reading came in at -15.6% while the forecast was -10%. In addition…
The fluctuation of crude oil prices has always made the commodity an interesting asset for investors to trade on. Crude oil prices are significantly influenced by many micro and macro factors. Generally, within the oil markets, there is a bias towards expected upside or downside moves within certain time frames. As a result, investors who…
It was a week of announcements, from Tesla and Google sharing their earnings stats through to Lockdown measures changing. Announcements can bring movement in the Markets, and thus our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam put the events of the week through their paces analytically to break down the need to know information for our trading…
European futures are trading higher as investors are optimistic about the re-opening of the global economy. More and more countries are moving closer to easing the lockdown measures. This was one of the key reasons that the US stock reversed their losses yesterday and the S&P500 eked out some minuscule gains towards the end of…
European stocks are trading lower as investors are worried about the rising tension between China and the US. This increase in tension is taking place at an inappropriate time. The world is suffering from one of the worst and deepest recessions, and the last thing that investors want to see is Trump ratcheting up tensions…
Yesterdays price action was particularly important, as at 13:30 (UK time) we had the US GDP numbers. Additionally, yesterday we received news from Gilead Science that one of the drugs they are working on for Coronavirus seems to be extremely effective in curing those who are ill with the virus. To find out how this…
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European futures are moving higher on the final trading day of the month. Traders are giving a free pass to dismal French GDP data that confirmed GDP contraction of -5.8%. Investors are optimistic about the possibility of a treatment for COVID-19. Basically, any drug that can combat the pandemic is a game-changer. Investors have…
A Touch Of FOMO Today is a risk-on day. Investors are building on Asian equity markets momentum. All major Asian markets, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and even Sydney have surged today. The MSCI Asian index has rallied out of bear territory and this is an encouraging sign for European investors. Nasdaq futures are supported due to…
As more and more countries are easing their lockdown rules, investors are feeling positive. Signs of life going back to normal seem to be around the corner. Additionally, Intercontinental announced that they are opening all of their hotels in China, this means the tourism industry is slowly reopening. To find out more watch AvaTrade’s Chief…
Oil prices tanked once again today, and West Texas Crude oil June contract has dropped more than 13%. Most of the sell-off is mainly because of the fear that the expiry date for this contract is approaching fast and there isn’t much space left for storage. The anxiety amongst oil traders is that we are…
Whilst some countries are relaxing their lockdown policies, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that he will not be loosening the regulations regarding social distancing. He is also not eager to reopen the economy to quickly, as the UK is worried about a second wave of Covid-19. To learn more about Coronavirus and its…
Coming into 2020, it had been 11 years since investors encountered a true bear market. However, worries about the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic quickly brought this streak to an end. Interestingly enough, we have witnessed a V-shaped recovery, though it has been in the stock market, not in the economy. On the one…
Another week of volatility was firmly in the analytical clutches of our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam to break down and deliver the need to know for our trading community. Crude Oil. Had it become the biggest casualty of the Coronavirus? Naeem talked about it here. Netflix stock, however, was a gainer in current times….
An important week commences with mines of economic numbers and important central bank meetings. The Bank of Japan kept the interest rates unchanged but tweaked some policy measures. The BOJ declared unlimited buying of government bonds and removed price momentum from its forward guidance. However, the dollar-Yen pair failed to gather any significant momentum on…
Markets are trading to the downside. This is because investors were hoping that the drug for Covid-19 that Gilead Science was working on would bring an end to the virus and to the economic crisis. However, as results were not as expected, we can see this effecting the markets. To find out more about Covid-19…
US futures and European equity markets are trading lower as traders react to economic numbers. The UK’s retail sales number plunged today and came well below the expected reading. The theme was similar for the European services and manufacturing PMI data released yesterday. The US jobless claims data also confirmed that there are over 26…
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Looking at the European economic numbers it is clear that Covid-19 is having a huge affect on the markets. As a result of these numbers the European Central Bank has followed in the footsteps of the Fed and will buy junk bonds. Additionally, they will be developing an EU fund which will provide some support…
After every extensive sell-off, there is a relief rally, and this is exactly what we are experiencing in oil prices. The front end (June) contracts for Crude and Brent have rallied and the oil prices are trying to win the investor communities confidence back. However, it will take a very long time for that to…
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Equity markets are trading higher as the US got approval for 500 billion dollars’ worth of loan for small business. Investors were very worried about the small business as bankruptcy would hugely affect the markets. Whilst equity markets are rising, Oil is at an all-time historic low. Watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst to…
Coronavirus induced market fluctuations continued to create plenty of opportunities for traders. To unearth the lucrative and cast away the insignificant for our trading community, our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam deployed the power of Technical, Fundamental and Sentimental Analysis. The mighty trio of analysis left no analytical stone unturned with Naeem at the helm….
Brent oil has tumbled to a 21-year low and touched this century’s low. The spread between the US Crude and Brent has started to narrow. Nonetheless, the chances of Brent falling to zero, or below zero, are small. Having said this, the sell-off in oil is brutal, and it is highly likely that we are…
Coronavirus continues to affect the financial markets. The extent of the ramifications of the virus are still unknown, however, yesterday we saw a dramatic turn as crude oil traded in negative territory. To understand this dramatic change, and learn more about the effects of the virus on the markets watch AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst Naeem…
European markets are trading lower as a result of the blow out that happened in oil markets yesterday and the dismal UK’s unemployment number. Crude Oil’s May contract closed in negative territory for the first time in oil price history. Investors are worried about the consequence of this in emerging markets. Traders are also unsure…
All eyes are on Britain’s exist strategy. The pressure is on Boris Johnson who suffered criticism for starting the lockdown to late, and therefore caused damage to the economy and to the health of his citizens. How is the Dollar/Sterling trading as a result of the lockdown? Watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst to…
Donald Trump announced the partial reopening of the US economy – this caused major indices to rise almost 800 points. The equity markets are also rising as a result of the news of the re-opening of the biggest economy in the world. Despite all of this are the markets going to drop again? Watch Naeem…
US futures are set to pierce their ceilings as the Dow Jones futures are trading higher more than 700 points. The fresh optimism is fueled on the back of two factors: firstly, Donald Trump’s announcement of partial opening of the economy and finally, Gilead Science has found more effective results in treating the coronavirus patients….
Traders are unsure whether to be hopeful or pessimistic. On the one hand there is huge optimism as China reopens its economy and the pandemic seems to be finally under control, on the other hand countries like the US seem to still be fighting a losing battle against Covid-19. Watch Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market…
Over in Europe, investors are shrugging off the pessimism and willing to focus on more positive things. Germany has drawn a plan to ease off the lockdown restrictions and traders are optimistic about this development. Having said this, European markets aren’t trading higher with bigger margins, we are only seeing some small gains, and it…
The spotlight of analysis shone brightly upon some big names last week. From Tesla and Crude Oil to Facebook, our trading community was the first to see and hear what our Chief Market Analyst thought of significant events. They were also reminded that AvaTrade has got them covered, from all angles. Trading safely is the…
Over in Germany we can see a surge in the number of Coronavirus cases, however it is interesting to note that Germany has announced that their lockdown will continue until the 3rd of May. Clearly Germany is in no rush to re-open the economy. The US seem to be doing quite the opposite. Donald Trump…
Crude oil is trading at $19.60 today and at this level, there is a significant threat to the U.S. shale oil industry. So, what do we need? Organic production cut from the U.S. shale oil industry Increase in Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Bargain hunters stepping in Global lockdown to ease off In the absence…
After seeing some wild daily swings in March, could the economic instability inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic be setting up gold prices to break out to new highs in April? Gold prices gained in volatile trading this week amid weakening appetite for risk as rising deaths dampened hopes for a swift containment of the coronavirus….
European futures are trading higher as the earnings season that has been lost in the fog begins. Perhaps, this is the most uncertain earning season in history. U.S. banks will begin the earning season today, and it is JP Morgan that is going to be out of the gate first. Coronavirus has rattled the world…
U.S. stocks are coming off their biggest week of gains since 1974. The S&P 500 rebounded 25% from a low reached on March 23rd, and so did the broader market average. The market’s latest rally has been fueled mainly by three factors: an improving outlook on the coronavirus outbreak, massive monetary and fiscal stimulus and…
Looking at the import and export numbers coming from China we can be optimistic. The numbers are far better than expected. Whilst this is a reason for some optimism we must keep in mind that the world’s biggest economy, the United States, is still suffering greatly from the Coronavirus. To learn more watch AvaTrade’s Chief…
A historic deal has been agreed to curtail oil supply among the oil-producing nations. This deal has put an end to the devastating oil war that brought the price of oil to its knees and many oil-producers to the brink of bankruptcy. A Deal Is Forged OPEC+ alliance finally agreed to cut oil production by…
The federal Reserve has increased its liquidity program by another 2.3 trillion dollars. It has increased its liquidity program to try and cushion the effects of coronavirus on the markets. Additionally, the Equity market continues to show its resilience in the face of coronavirus. Is this as a result of the Federal Reserve’s monetary…
The time for cardiac arrest has passed, OPEC+ introduced its supply cut. It was widely expected that the cartel would cut its production by nearly 10 million B/D, and they have delivered. OPEC+ is done with its job–for now. We need two important factors to play their role, and they are as follows: Non-OPEC+ members…
Yesterday was a difficult day for the UK, as it saw its deadliest day so far as a result of the Coronavirus. Both New York and Berlin also experienced a high number of deaths thanks to the virus. However we did see some positive numbers over in the US. This is because Investors are looking…
US futures are trading higher as investors continue to focus beyond the negative influence of Coronavirus. There is no doubt that the current journey is going to be arduous, and full of obstacles, but keeping a positive attitude matters the most. It is this optimism that pushed the markets higher on Wall Street last night…
Oil prices have rallied since last Thursday on the back of hopes that there will be a supply cut from OPEC+. The cartel assured the markets on Friday that it will hold a meeting on Monday, but then it was pushed till Thursday and this has dampened the oil prices. The Background On the 2nd…
What a time to be an oil trader! Since the coronavirus outbreak, oil prices have taken a major blow. Crude futures tumbled to a 17-year low in March as the global outlook for fuel demand darkened with travel and social lockdowns. And although oil prices staged their biggest jump in history just last week on…
Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst reports that whilst there are still many deaths and new cases, it seems that the Coronavirus pandemic is finally under control. This feeling of control has pushed the markets higher. Are we nearing the end of the financial crisis? Watch more to find out. Can The Upward Momentum Continue…
The Coronavirus crisis has taken a dramatic turn in the UK because there is fear of a leadership crisis, as the British Prime Minister is in intensive care. He was hospitalized on Sunday after spending nearly 10 days in quarantine. Johnson is struggling to shake-off Covid-19 and his government is in panic mode to contain…
As March morphed into April, there were yet more pockets of trading opportunity thanks to the ever-present volatility. In order to enable our traders to arrive at informed decisions and capitalise on lucrative opportunities, a plethora of analysis was undertaken by our Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam and Webinar Master Troy. All of which was…
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There have been over one million reported Coronavirus cases worldwide. Because of this, if we look at the European markets we can see that the they are trading on the down side. Europe is worried that coronavirus is not under control and that the worst is still ahead. To learn more about coronavirus and…
Equity futures are trading lower because investors are concerned as the number of infected cases exceeds 1 million. No doubt the world is going to look different, this lethal virus has consumed over 53,000 lives in only four months. The global economy is likely to shrink more than 2% during the first half of 2020…
Two main things are having huge effects on the US markets at the moment: Infection rate and death rate as a result of Coronavirus. Due to these two factors the markets have started to sell off enormously. Will the US markets revisit their previous low? Watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst to learn more….
As the numbers of new Coronavirus cases and deaths decline in Italy, investors assume that Italy has indeed seen its peak in the coronavirus outbreak. AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst reports that due to this assumption equity markets are trading higher. To find out more about Coronavirus and its effects on the market watch this video….
European markets are trading higher in the hope that the worst may be over for the epicenter of Europe. The coronavirus outbreak seems to have stabilized in Italy. There is only moderate growth in new coronavirus cases and the death rate has eased off. It is highly likely that Spain may be seeing its peak…
If you’re a shaken investor sitting on big paper losses, getting an indication of when can we expect the stock market to stop falling amidst the global turmoil is probably at the top of your Geez I-wish-I-knew list. With the S&P 500 index down more than 30% since the commencement of the COVID-19 outbreak, investors…
US futures and European markets have tumbled today as investors have started to show their concern about worsening coronavirus figures in the US. In his speech yesterday, President Trump talked about a bright future for the US but only once the virus outbreak is under control. Now, investors are suffering from this pain today. The…
Due to the fact that the equity markets continue to surge, investors are asking themselves the million dollar question. Is the worst behind us? Have we seen the worst effect of coronavirus? Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst gives his insights as to the above question. Coronavirus: Is The Worst Behind US? Is the worst…
Unsettling times have hit the global market. Last week, the Dow‘s close at 19,173 points concluded the worst week since 2008 and marked its lowest level since December 2, 2016. Stocks have become far less expensive than they were only a few weeks ago. This sell-off has been particularly fast and brutal, going down as…
There is always a glimmer of hope and one should always keep that in mind. For traders, this glimmer of hope came in the shape of positive economic news from China. The Chinese factory activity picked up. Asian markets skyrocketed on the back of this news because traders were eager to hear something which finally…
Italy has finally seen two consecutive days with lower death rate, this indicates that Italy may have reached its peak in the coronavirus pandemic. If this is indeed the case, this is a positive sign for the markets. Watch Naeem Aslam to understand how coronavirus is affecting the markets. Italy Shows Some Silver Lining Italy…
Volatility continued within the markets last week, churning out opportunity upon opportunity for traders. Our Chief Market Analyst syphoned off the lucrative from the insignificant and delivered his findings to our trading community via our YouTube channel. Was Gold set to be lucrative? Naeem unleashed his Technical Analysis skills to explain: The VIX Index. Was…
Sourced from Harvard Business Review and CNBC Without doubt, the Covid-19 outbreak has become one of the biggest threats to the global economy and financial markets. Since the outbreak, business leaders are asking whether the market drawdown truly signals a recession, how bad a Covid-19 recession would be, what the scenarios are for growth and…
Due to a massive three day rally for the equity markets investors are asking themselves have the markets finally reached the bottom? We can see a positive inflow from the biggest Gold ETF, does this mean we are going to see higher prices? To hear more about the volatility in the markets watch Naeem Aslam,…
We are seeing a downward move in the European markets, the reason for this, is that the European leaders failed to agree on stimulus credit line. To understand how this effects the markets watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s chief market analyst. European Markets Trade Lower, Here is Why! We are seeing a downward move in the…
US futures are trading lower today as investors are picking up the momentum from Europe. The European leaders have failed to iron out a concrete plan with all the necessary details to rescue the region’s economy from a disaster yesterday. The key details have been left out to discuss further during the coming weeks. This…
The world is still under lockdown. Looking at the equity market we can see that the Dow surged over 2% yesterday whilst the NASDAQ, usually one of the strongest indexes, was the weakest. To learn more about the markets watch AvaTrade’s chief market analyst Naeem Aslam in this video. Register Now Or Try Free Demo…
European futures are trading lower as the French business confidence data printed a record drop during March. Sadly, in the coming days, these economic numbers are likely to become even uglier. What we are seeing now is only a starter, the main course and desserts are still to come. So far, the European indices have…
The $2 trillion Fiscal package has finally been agreed upon. This will definitely influence the markets. Whilst this is a positive move, the Dow surge over 11% and that has clouded the focus of investors. To hear AvaTrade’s chief analyst thoughts on the days event watch this video. Massive Surge and Massive Stimulus, What Now?…
The deal is finally here. Democrats and Republicans have agreed on a massive stimulus aid package. Traders have been eagerly waiting for this $2 Trillion aid package that is likely to bolster the US economy. There is no doubt that the US desperately needed this aid package to stem the outbreak of Coronavirus. However, whether…
A state of anxiety echoed around the world as it was reminded it is not immortal. A warning shot across the bows for mankind, demonstrating life can change in a moment, and in turn, markets quivered with volatility. And from volatility, opportunity is born. Opportunity is not be missed, and thus Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief…
Whilst VIX dropped substantially from its all time high , the Gold price surged and went above 1500. To learn more about the volatile markets watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst. What Is Moving Markets Today? Whilst VIX dropped substantially, the Gold price surged and went above 1500. ☑️ Watch Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief…
The price is likely to enter an important level of support zone. Watch the video to understand how to line up the RSI with your support zone in order to have a better entry point. Any rally is likely to push the price in our defined resistance zone as described in the video from AvaTrade’s…
European futures are trading higher as investors have paid attention to some positive news in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak. It appears that the pace of the virus outbreak in Milan is slowing down, and this means that it is likely that Italy may have seen the peak, or is at least nearing its peak….
While past rebounds can’t predict what will happen now, judging by the market’s performance during the start and end of other infectious diseases, including SARS, Ebola and avian flu, global investors may have little to fear that the current outbreak will hurt the U.S. stock market for the long-term. Read on to learn why.
As Europe continues to suffer from Covid-19, governments are tightening the limitations on citizens and many countries are moving towards total lockdown. The equity markets continue to fall as congress failed to pass the $2 trillion aid package. AvaTrade’s chief analyst Naeem Aslam give further insight on the effects coronavirus has on the financial world….
US Futures are set to begin another brutal week after Asian markets tumbled in overnight’s price action. It is all about the surge in the death toll triggered by Coronavirus—the flashing red lamp on traders’ dashboards. This is a time when politicians should stop bickering about their differences and do what is right for the…
As a result of the ongoing pandemic, coronavirus, the equity market is selling at a massive discount. So to, commodities are down. Watch AvaTrade’s Chief Analyst Naeem Aslam, to learn how the turbulence in the markets could be to your benefit. Coronavirus update: FOMO Is Here! As a result of the ongoing pandemic, coronavirus, the…
Investors are scratching their heads and asking themselves one question if this is the time to buy equities given the fact that markets have started to recover some of their losses. For instance, the US markets closed in positive territory yesterday, and the momentum was picked up by Asian markets overnight. Today, the European and…
Another interesting day in the markets. Yesterday the Dow Jones closed over 1300 point, however the VIX jumped a mere 2%. Making sense out of the turmoil, Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst explains how we can find various opportunities during these difficult times. Coronavirus Update: More Stimulus Is Here
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Sourced in part from CNBC Make It Worried about what the global financial instability could mean for your money? We’re sure you are. Here’s a short list of the do and don’ts during these stormy times. The Coronavirus has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, bringing even more instability to the…
Sterling has entered in a critical area of support on a monthly time frame. Watch the video from AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, to understand where that support zone is and what is the significance of this zone. Sterling Crashes to 35-Year Low! Sterling has entered in a critical area of support on a…
Crude and Brent oil are down over 60% year-to-date. Yesterday, crude oil fell 24% to $20.37, touching an 18-year low due to the global panic about Coronavirus. Both WTI and Brent are on track to record their worst month in history, down over 54% and 50% respectively. The global lockdown on worldwide travel and halted…
What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered…
Thanks to the financial Bazooka which was delivered there are now many opportunities in the market. AvaTrade’s chief Analyst explains how these opportunities present themselves in equities, forex and commodities. Watch the video to learn more. Fiscal Package delivered, What Should You Do Now? Thanks to the financial aid package which was delivered there are…
European futures are trading sharply lower even though fiscal policies have opened war coffins in order to soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic. In simple terms, the turbulent time continues for equity markets around the globe. Over the past couple of days, the S&P500 futures index has hit the limit up 3 times and…
Global equity markets have been in major turmoil since governments and central banks have started to acknowledge that Coronavirus is a real threat. The fact is that government and central banks have been late in acknowledging that it is a significant threat to the global economy, and have failed to respond to it accordingly. Failing…
Fear of a stock market crash is never far away. And they’re brutal when they hit. Ask anyone who was heavily invested in stocks during 2000–2002, 2008 and again in 2020. Fortunately for the average investor, crashes tend to be sharp and short-lived.
As Coronavirus causes fear and havoc, market participants are acting according to their gut feeling and not according to logic. AvaTrade’s chief market analyst explains what is behind the current market moves and gives insight as to what direction we should be moving in. Watch the video to find out more. The Fed Failed to…
Understand the impact of Coronavirus in the financial markets. Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst explains how even novice traders can use the current change in the markets to their benefit. Watch the video to find out more. What Traders Need To Know About Coronavirus
Last week the world reacted to the effects of the Coronavirus by stepping up their preventive measures, from closing schools and cities through to restricting air travel from other continents. With volatility in the air, markets reacted by default. The significant market events were analysed and explained in detail by our Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam. The…
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Can The Gold Price Continue Its Upward Move? AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, explains the price action. He shows potential entry and exit point on for active and passive traders. Technical Analysis: Gold Trading AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, explains the price action. He shows potential entry & exit point on for active…
The world is facing a pandemic. These are extraordinary times, and we need extraordinary measures. On Sunday, the Federal Reserve made an extraordinary move to safeguard the economy from the impact of Coronavirus by dropping its benchmark interest rate from 0.25% to 0%. In addition to this, the Fed has relaunched its quantitative easing program…
Thanks to Coronavirus we are witnessing huge volatility in the markets, things continue to be unpredictable. After showing worrying figures we can see that the European markets and US futures have sharply bounced back up from their biggest one day drop. AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst explains the movements in the markets and analyzes the shifts….
The U.S housing market makes the backbone of the U.S economy, and any weakness in this sector look spineless. During the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008, it was the U.S housing sector that pushed the economy over the edge and into a period of a prolonged recession. People were out of jobs and couldn’t…
The unprecedented era of the bull market has come to an end, and the bear market begins now! Coronavirus, the cause of this chaos has been declared as a pandemic, and officials around the globe are busy implementing necessary measures to ward it off, including travel bans, discouraging social gathering, closing public schools, and encouraging…
Coronavirus and the Stock Market Financial markets move in cycles. If history is any indication, the market is set to bounce back and eventually make a full recovery. While many on Wall Street see the current turmoil as an overreaction, others have begun to worry there’s no cure for what’s ailing stocks. So, what’s an…
Sterling recovered all of its weakness which was triggered due to the bank of England’s monetary policy decision. It lowered its interest rate by 50 basis points. However, the Sterling-Dollar pair is in a strong downward trend. Watch the video of AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analys, Naeem Aslam, to understand where the important support and resistance…
Gold is known as the safe-haven assets and whenever we see a meltdown in the equity markets or prospects of loose monetary policy, its price starts to shoot up. Currently, the gold price has a strong negative correlation with the equity markets meaning when the equity markets fall we see investors pouring money into gold…
AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam talked about potential area of support in our technical analysis video yesterday and today we have seen a massive surge from this area of support. Watch this video to understand what are his current thoughts about Crude Oil trading. Technical Analysis: Crude Oil Naeem Aslam talked about potential area…
There two factors which are driving the markets: coronavirus and oil price. However, today investors are more focused on stimulus packages and this is what driving the markets. Is this the right approach? Watch this video to understand what AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analysts, Naeem Aslam thinks about this. Why Markets are Up Today? There two…
The Dow Jones suffered its worst day yesterday since the financial crisis, as the index tanked over 2000 points . Two factors drove the price lower: Coronavirus fear and the failure of the oil supply cut by OPEC. Investors were hopeful that the cartel would introduce the biggest supply cut on record on Friday, to…
It is quite possibly the number one question on the tip of every budding trader’s tongue and deeply ingrained into the brain circuitry of established traders; how do you spot the buy and sell opportunities? AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst Naeem Aslam told us how in a special session focusing on the impact of the Coronavirus…
Oil price has entered in a major area of support, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, explains why the current sell off is an opportunity to buy oil. Crude Price Drops Below $30, What Now? Oil price has entered in a major area of support, ☑️ Chief Market Analyst ☑️ Naeem Aslam, explains why the…
Markets are completely out of luck as there is no prospect of good news which can help the current sell-off. Traders are largely disappointed that the OPEC+ failed to provide any kind of oil supply cut. Markets were expecting Saudi Arabia and Russia to put their differences aside and act in a way that would…
Ahead of the US NFP data, investors are hedging their bets and buying gold. The total gold ETF holdings are pretty much at record level and AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, explains what this means for the price action and what are the important price levels. How To Trade Gold On The US NFP…
The US NFP data is the mother of all economic numbers and investors are heavily focused on this economic data. The reason is that this economic number sets the tone for the equity, forex, commodity and fixed income markets. More importantly, it also drives the global markets because there is always a spillover effect of…
As February drew to a close in its leap year, the AvaTrade YouTube dream team took big gulps of news in from around the world. They whittled everything down with their analytical prowess to bring our viewers the most lucrative knowledge! Indices can be extremely fruitful. Carrying lower risks with strong potential, many of our…
Investors have started to back riskier assets once again as they feel optimistic regarding the coordinated action of central banks around the globe. The Dow Jones scored more than 1000 points yesterday and closed with a gain of 4.53%. The S&P500 index increased by 4.22% and the Nasdaq index gained 3.85%. If we compare all…
Chinese economic numbers surprised the markets, the Asian trading session closed higher. European markets are under the influence of this optimism, but they do have their own factors
The Fear of the Unknown There is some serious trouble brewing, and traders are not aware of what is to come. This is the message that investors took away from the Federal Reserve’s surprise action yesterday. The Fed delivered the biggest emergency interest rate cut since the financial crisis and it was completely unexpected. A…
The price action shows that the price is likely to drop further. Watch this video to understand the important levels. Technical Analysis: The FTSE 100 index The price action shows that the price is likely to drop further. ☑️ Watch this video to understand the important levels. Register Now Or Try Free Demo
European and US futures are trading lower after yesterday’s dead cat bounce. It was the biggest one day move for the US equity markets since 2009, the Dow Jones soared 5.09%, the S&P500 index surged by 4.60% and the Nasdaq index increased by 4.49%. Investors bought into the idea that the Federal Reserve is going…
European futures are trading sharply higher as traders are optimistic about the support from central banks around the globe. The Federal Reserve over in the US is ready to reduce the interest rates this month. The upcoming March meeting is a live one now. The Fed issued a rare statement on Friday in order to…
What Pandemic? Safe Haven to Close the Week in Negative Territory What’s been interesting to observe this week is that while equity markets have been battered badly, and all the major global indices such as the Down Jones, the FTSE 100, the DAX, the Nikkei, the Hang Seng have experienced a drop more than 10%…
The brutality continues for the equity markets and the European futures are trading sharply lower once again today. Everyone cannot think of anything but Coronavirus. In Italy, the coronavirus cases continue to escalate, 424 people are infected, and 12 individuals have died. Investors are highly concerned about the impact of coronavirus on global growth. Obviously,…
The Dow index experienced its biggest daily one-day drop year-to-date yesterday. It fell below the 50-day SMA and also below the 100-day SMA. Watch this video to understand what is next for the price. Dow Jones Index Dropped Over 1,000 The Dow index experienced its biggest daily one-day drop year-to-date yesterday. It fell below the…
Risk off is the name of the trade today. Investors are tensed due to the fear of a prolonged economic slowdown due to the outbreak of Coronavirus was anticipated. In reality, it was nothing more than the market participants overreacting to news of the virus spreading. This slowdown was indeed expected, and If investors thought…
In the same week that saw Bitcoin put through its paces by Naeem, the Euro Stoxx 600 reached new heights, and the People’s Bank of China acted for the people and Gold topped 1600 too. Leaving no analytical stone unturned, our Chief Market Analyst Naeem delivered daily need-to-know analysis in an easy to digest manner….
The US and European futures are trading sharply lower. Basically, investors are starting the week on the back foot and no one is ready to take big risks. Traders are anxious about the global economic growth number for the first quarter and are not sure if there is enough backing from central banks across the…
How To Trade The Crude Oil Inventory Data? Crude oil price has entered in a resistance zone ahead of the crude inventory data. The forecast is for 3.3M while the previous reading was 7.5M. Watch this video to understand the importance of resistance and support zone Crude Oil Analysis Oil price has entered in a…
PBOC Confirms Its Commitment To Spur Growth The People Bank of China sent another solid signal to investors to sway them that the bank is ready to support the economy through its monetary policies. The PBOC delivered on its promise and lowered its lending benchmark rate, the 1-year LPR was cut by 10 basis points…
Risk-off trade has fueled a rally for gold traders, we are on track to record two months of gains and the monthly chart shows a bullish candle. Watch the video from AvaTrade’s Chief Analyst, Naeem Aslam, to learn more. Gold Finally Above 1600, What Now? Risk-off trade has fueled a rally for gold, we are…
Investors are pushing the US futures and European markets higher fueled by Chinese optimism. As we discussed yesterday, China is sending a strong signal to markets that Beijing is equipped to support the markets with whatever it takes. Apple’s revenue warning jolted the market’s yesterday. Investors questioned the resilience of the bull rally in equity…
Market sentiment has tumbled once again due to a fresh revenue warning from Apple. The Californian based company announced that it may not be able to meet its quarterly revenue due to the iPhone supply shortage and lower demand in China caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus. Apple makes most of its products in China,…
And all were featured on our AvaTrade YouTube channel last week as we brought more analytical delights to the masses! Our Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, gave our traders lucrative insight to factor into their trading strategies; and Troy, a senior account manager at AvaTrade, helped our traders to get a tighter grip on analysis…
AvaTrade’s Chief Analyst reports that the Euro-Dollar has entered into an important support zone and the CFTC data shows that speculators have reduced their bullish bets. Technical Analysis: Dollar Bullish Bets Drops AvaTrade’s Chief Analyst reports that the EURUSD has entered an important support zone & the data shows that speculators have reduced their bullish…
We are expecting low liquidity in the markets as the US stocks are closed today for Presidents Day. This pattern of low liquidity is normal whenever the biggest market in the world is closed. Investors do not like to trade large sums when they aren’t sure in which direction the big players are moving. So…
When you look at the Euro/dollar chart, it does make you wonder what is behind the move? Is the Euro going to fall apart? Is the Euro-parity finally on the cards again? All those questions are valid, and as an investor or a trader, one should ask those questions, because the Euro-dollar has been in…
Uber stock was up nearly 10% yesterday in the after-market session as the company reported a number that surprised Wall Street analysts. Its stock fluctuated in the after-market session on the back of both good and bad news. Nonetheless, Uber’s stock is up more than 40% since November when it hit a low of $25.58…
Our chief analyst looks at the massive plunge in the volatility and he looks at possible entry and exit points for VIX traders. The VIX Index Plunged Over 9% Yesterday Our chief analyst looks at the massive plunge in the volatility and he looks at possible entry and exit points for VIX traders. See a…
Investors over in Europe are pessimistic today due to the spike in the Coronavirus infection and the rising death rate in China. A revised methodology for diagnosing the disease has been implemented which should address the initial erroneous testing techniques which led to an increase in the spread of the infection. The surge in the…
The Fed chair was grilled by the senate yesterday and it brought mammoth volatility for markets. In this video, Naeem Aslam explains what to expect from him today and how gold may move, more importantly, what levels to focus on. Fed Chair Testimony and Gold The Fed chair was grilled by the senate yesterday and…
Coronavirus is bound to have an impact on the global economy, and for anyone who thinks otherwise, they are in for a surprise. Recent measures by the People Bank of China include support from their monetary policy and cutting the tariff rates in half on the U.S. imports, this may take some sting from the…
UK’s GDP Data Likely To Move Sterling and FTSE Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, talks about major support and resistance zones in the light of upcoming UK’s economic numbers. UK’s GDP Data Ahead Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst, talks about major support and resistance zones in the light of upcoming UK’s economic numbers….
Investors over in Europe are ready to push the markets higher and pick up the momentum from Asia. Most of the Asian indices traded in positive territory shrugging off the concerns related to the outbreak of Coronavirus. Speculators do believe that the impact is going to be limited, which is really difficult to digest. The…
Coronavirus is the biggest threat flashing on traders’ platforms on Monday morning. Investors are concerned about the rising number of deaths in China and workers are unable to return to work. The fear is that by opening factories you increase the risk of contamination. Apple’s stock is likely to be hit in Europe and in…
iPhone’s biggest supplier failed to open its factories in China due to the outbreak of virus and this is likely to impact the price. Watch this video to understand the important price levels. Apple’s Price Likely To Move Lower iPhone’s biggest supplier failed to open its factories in China due to the outbreak of virus…
Last week Tesla shares jumped up by almost 20% in a single day. And the Asian Market experienced the biggest one-day sell off since 2015. These fast-paced movements delivered an analytical feast for Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst. As always, Naeem got his teeth firmly stuck in to provide yet more market insight in his usual upbeat and positive…
We added more top-notch content to our AvaTrade YouTube channel last week as our Chief Market Analyst, Naeem Aslam, delved into the finer details of analysis itself with his exclusive daily videos. If you have ever wondered what analysis actually is and find all those charts and statistics a little bit overwhelming at times, let…
European markets are trading higher and investors are partaking in riskier assets on the back of the European economic data which was somewhat positive. The French flash services PMI printed a stronger reading of 51 against the forecast of 50.4.
Ahead of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy decision, we look at various assets which could move significantly. In this video, we look at DAX and Euro and analyse potential levels. Watch this video here Technical Analysis: DAX & Euro The ECB decision is going to move the euro. Are you ready? Register Now Or…
afe Haven assets are popular among investors as Wuhan enters lockdown. In simple terms, investors are cautious and the risk-on trade isn’t catching any significant bid.
Ahead of the European Central Bank meeting, the call option premium for the EURO/USD pair has increased. This mean it is likely for the price to move higher. In this video, we look at some key levels and analyse various opportunities. Technical Analysis: Euro Bull Back In Power? The ECB is going to provide more…
European markets are expected to open higher as investors are ready to shake off the subdued trading session over on Wall Street. The S&P 500 index dropped by minus 0.27%, the NASDAQ index fell by minus 0.08% and the Dow Jones index dipped by minus 0.52%. As a result, we saw a massive surge…
President Trump has shown a soft side in his latest tweet by agreeing to a truce between the US and France over their dispute about digital taxes
European markets are seeing a noiseless session due to a public holiday over in the US. This means less trading volume during the European trading session. Nonetheless, traders are feeling positive to kick start the week and some of this confidence is due to a better than expected German PPI reading, it came in at 0.1% against the forecast of 0.0%.
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Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google and the world’s fifth-largest technology company by revenue is on the verge of joining the prestigious $1 trillion club. Although it won’t be the first company to reach a market capitalisation of $1 trillion, it certainly puts the tech giant in an exclusive club. Creation of a Tech…
Why Do People Invest in Cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrencies rose to stardom in 2017-2018, despite having been around for almost a decade prior to that. Even though the hype of the crypto-rush has passed, they have retained an air of aura about them. The investing world still has fond memories of the huge returns that this exciting…
See what happened when two forces at the top of their game teamed up at the Etihad Campus for an afternoon of football and trading. Hint: another winning AvaTrade campaign.
We all have our favourite assets. But ask 50 traders what their top 5 assets are, and there’s a good chance that the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, DAX 30 or FTSE 100 won’t make the shortlist. After all, trading oil is “explosive”, gold is “sexy”, EUR/USD is “dependable” and trading Amazon, well, that’s simply…
When it comes to shopping, we all know that the Christmas holiday season is the craziest time of the year. For shoppers, this is a fun time as we go all out and spare no expense when searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. When it comes to trading, naturally we’re always on…
Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are set to meet in Vienna on December 5th to discuss production output for the foreseeable future. This is the organization’s second and final meeting of the year and follows July’s meeting where the decision was made to restrict production for the following 9 months….
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In the 19th century, the gold rush was booming. One’s immediate thought is that the miners and mining companies were the ones that made big money from gold mining activities, but in fact, it was ancillary services around the mining industry that made large profits. One particularly profitable business was supplying mining tools, which as…
Dublin, Nov 5th, 2019: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, announced today the reduction of its spreads by up to by 50%. This exciting reduction is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to put customer satisfaction first. On top of these reduced spreads, AvaTrade has maintained its position as being one of the most…
Whether or not there is a Satoshi Nakamoto is a moot point. What is clear is that in the aftermath of 2008, two lessons were learned by too few: Spending more than one owes – debt – entails a departure from pure capitalism in that it introduces a form of bondage into a system that…
AvaTrade Presents First ‘State of Canadian Forex’ Survey TORONTO – September 16, 2019… According to a survey conducted by AvaTrade (one of the world’s most innovative online CFD and FX providers) among 1000 members of the Angus Reid Forum, Canadians are firmly for regulated platforms but get lukewarm when it comes to leverage limits. AvaTrade…
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Jack Ma is stepping down from Alibaba, the half-trillion company he created and ran for 2 decades, on his 55th birthday. To celebrate his birthday and success, AvaTrade is offering a 55% spread reduction on Alibaba shares.
MBS’ half-bro replaces Falih as JPMorgan takes Aramco IPO lead. Also, German data surprises to the up, Irish-only backstop discussed, & NFP raises eco-fears
Parliament prevents no-deal & snap elections, German slump portends regional recession, but global markets up on possible US-China talks in October
Hang Seng jumps 3% as HK leader withdraws extradition bill, Boris calls for elections after House defeat & 1st US ISM Manufacturing PMI shrink in 3 years.
UK lawmakers ask court to prevent suspension, HK’s Lamb wants to quit, Congress to investigate Trump’s porno hush money,& ECB calls Libra treacherous.
UK PM gets Queen’s approval to suspend anti-no-deal Parliament. US & China pour more tariffs into the fire, France props up EU data, & ARAMCO US IPO nixxed.
What crypto-plots are the Brits planning? Also, Corbyn aims to thwart Boris, Lam weighs emergency powers, & US bond yield inversion deepens.
Chinese VP & Trump talk ‘talks’, UK-EU too, while Rouhani backs down. Also German GDP contracts, BTC turns bearish, and J&J decries $1/2bn fine.
Markets down on more tariffs exchange, US manufacturing down for 1st time in a decade, Carney attacks the USDollar & the Venezuelan oil route explained.
The Jackson Hole Economic Summit assembles the who’s who of the global economy. Find out how their declarations move markets.
ME oil tensions, Asian trade tensions, another Italian government falls, and gold is on the rise again. Also, EC snubs Boris, & US bills invert again.
The Fed must decide if it will be an accomplice in Trump’s trade war or force him to rethink his tactics. Read the Minutes of their last report and trade the sentiment.
In light of pressures on HSBC, JardinMatheson & CathayPacific, Alibaba worries over HK freedoms. Also EC nixes Johnson’s Irish take, and RBA may down rates.
cryptocurrencies are swiftly becoming so much more than a mere fad – witness, AvaTrade’s recent addition of the Crypto-10 index.
Cannabis has been around for a long time, with opponents and proponents galore. It’s about to become a stable component of most standard portfolios.
Trump is looking desperately for a trading success, and Europe is an easy target. How do investors feel about that, and how does that influence the Euro?
Cathay Pacific fires protesting staff, Google/Youtube cuts anti-Putin ads. Also UK min states commitment to open post-Brexit Irish borders.
Tensions in Asia slightly relieved, HK retail plummets, UK & US foreign mins discuss free trade, and and gold set to hit 1600 (GoldmanSachs)
HSBC hit with another €295 mn fine for fraud & laundering, Disney quarterlies disappoint on steaming costs & Fox integration, and China warns India on Huawei
US brands China a manipulator, China stops all agro buying & Hawaii flights, warns on US missile placement. Also, Australia leaves unchanged & Havens surge
Hangseng loses 3% as China threatens Hongkong retaliation, safehavens – Yen, Gold – up as markets bleed out Trump’s taxing all remaining Chinese imports.
The USD is up despite yesterday’s US rate cut, Johnson advocates Irish power-share, US-China talks falter on, & manufacturing timidly up.
Sinn Fein calling for Irish unification, dissent smoulders as Fed cuts rates today, oil continues supply-choked uptrend & Airbus thrives on Boeing Woes
Trump & his central bankers have been waging war on interest rates. What will happen Wednesday and why?
US will sell arms to Saudis, but documents reveal thwarted nuke reactor sale. Also China contracts for 3rd time & Japan could ease further.
Junkers says no to Brexit deal redo, Sturgeon to hold independence referendum. also, Hang Seng down on HK protests, and UK moves warships to Gulf.
Dollar disregards Mueller, Johnson axes 18, Facebook shares up despite $5bn fine, and ECB could cut interest rates later today
Britain’s new pro-hard-Brexit chief bodes bad for money markets, Mueller readies to talk about Trump, Iran OKs crypto mining, & Alibaba accepts US retailers
Facebook has declared war upon the establishment. Their attempt to issue their own currency represents that stage in nation building that comes just before electing a government and stitching together a flag.
UK seeks to create a fleet to safeguard Homuz taffic, US pig farmers seek to supply Chinese pork-fever stricken market, & Santander loses 18% profits.
Iran seizes UK oil tanker in retaliation for Gibraltar grab, EU leaders overture Johnson, and China launches Nasdaq-style Star Exchange.
Drama on the earnings front – are you ready for this week’s quarterly deluge? Google, Boeing, coke, Amazon, Daimler, Intel, Twitter & More…
Netflix earnings overshadowed by 1st user departures in 8 years. Japan abandons SKorea talks, US Congress rejects Saudi arms deal, & G7 rejects Libra.
Bitcoin plunges as Congress expresses disdain in Facebook, US weighs in on Japan-SKorea dispute, and Von Der Leyen new EC Chief.
Two firms publishing their quarterly earnings today have been badly flounced in the past by the competition; both have managed to come back fighting! Netflix shares have managed to recover their post-Disney blues, and Microsoft is riding the cloud to places that Apple & Google can only dream of. Find out more.
Alibaba to split stocks 8:1 ahead of HK IPO, US budget – $1tn deficit , Johnson & Hunt – no to backstop, and FB: no Libra without US approval.
J&J hit by asbestos-in-talc allegations, citi today, Amex, Goldman, Morgan & J&J tomorrow, also Bitcoin loses ground, & China stimulus seeing results.
Chinese PM Li Keqiang is a lawyer with a PhD in Economics. Will his policies prove to be a blessing or a bane?
Powell adds to rate cut consensus, urges Facebook to quit Libra. Also, S.Korea asks US to help against japan. Hamond: France to harm post-Brexit UK exports.
API reports 8 million barrel withdrawal, UK Brexit Sec says no-deal consequences worse for Ireland, S. Korea/ Japan tensions rise, and Nasdaq up on FANGs.
This year’s 1st quarter was good to the Brits – GDP grew by 0.5%, which was better than the previous year’s 0.2%. Year-on-year, 2019 is up 1.8% versus 2018’s 1.4. And still, Deutsche Bank last week cut Britain’s growth outlook from 1.5% to 1.2. The largest threat to the UK well-being is housing and employment….
US Trade Commission accuses China & Mexico of unfair steel subsidies, Apple drags Nasdaq down, and Lam – Extradition bill is dead.
Shares up 5% as restructuring begins, also UK ambassador calls Trump dysfunctional, lawmakers demand FB quit Libra, & Boeing losing orders by the billions.
