Category — Financial Fixed Odds

Below, a trading video which takes a look at the current macro economic data.

Hannah Slowther of Capital Spreads, is joined by Bill Hubbard, Chief Economist of Markets.com, to consider:

• The poor rate of recovery and inflation
• At least one more ECB rate cut
• Another £25bn of stimulus from the BoE
• The US Fed continuing with its stimulus programme for the rest of 2013
• The slowing Chinese economy

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A trading video looking at the stock markets hitting record highs but where else is the money going?

Nick Lewis, Director of Trading at Capital Spreads, is joined by Bill Hubbard to consider:

• Investors rotating in-and-out of stocks
• Record low bond rates
• Oil & mining are becoming less profitable
• How to take the US employment numbers
• Where the money is going

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Video content by Capital Spreads.

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A quick video taking a look at what should be a busy week in the markets.

This week we have a potential ECB rate cut, new Eurozone growth forecasts, an FOMC meeting and US non-farm payrolls.

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Video content by Capital Spreads.

The contents on CleanFinancial.com are for information purposes only and are not intended as a recommendation to trade. Nothing on this website should be construed as investment advice.

Neither CleanFinancial.com nor any contributing company/author accept any responsibility for any use that may be made of the above or for the correctness or accuracy of the information provided.

Content provided by Capital Spreads which is Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA register number 3218125.

“Sell in May, And Go Away, And Don’t Come Back Until St. Leger’s Day”.

This long-established saying suggests that investors would do well to sell all their holdings at the beginning of May and wait out the summer until a time close to the second Saturday in September, re-entering the market around the time of the St Leger’s day races.

Seasonal weakness in the stock market is a long-established theory, with plenty of evidence to support it. One study from New Zealand even managed to find patterns in the British market going back to 1694.

However, the real focus has been on US markets. The Dow Jones has returned an average of only 0.3% during the May-September period since 1950, compared to 7.5% during the October-April period.

Summer holidays and higher inflows of funds during the winter months have been cited as reasons for these periods of relative under- and over-performance.

IG Index Client Sentiment Report

A quick update on client sentiment at IG, it looks like their clients expect a new weak period for markets in 2013.

IG clients are:

• 77% net short of the FTSE 100
• 79% net short of the Dow Jones
• 81% net short of the S&P 500

(Data as of 4.30pm, 24 April 2013).

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Financial Market Comments from David Madden, Market Analyst, IG Index.

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At the start of a new week FTSE 100 traders once again appear to be factoring in a shift in sentiment, from a need for austerity to an injection of stimulus. By 11am (London time) the FTSE was down two points at 6423.

The weekend’s confirmation that Italy has a new government in power has improved the perception of stability within the EU.

Following an uninspiring reporting season and a tail-off in European economic data releases, there is a sense of shifting priorities across trading floors around Europe.

Too many Eurozone members have fragile political power bases, so a need for fiscal stimulus and an easing of austerity is required.

It is possible that equity markets are jumping the gun but this change is now being discussed as ‘when’ and not ‘if’.

Subsequently, markets are expecting the ECB to cut interest rates at this week’s meeting, or at the next one.

In equity news, Balfour Beatty has announced that it is set to miss profit targets by some £50m and by mid-morning the shares were trading down 13.7%.

Greggs have once again had to report disappointing figures, blaming lower footfall on the UK’s high streets. It appears the cancellation of tax on hot Cornish pasties and sausage rolls has not prevented the fall.

In contrast, Aberdeen Asset Management have seen first-half profit roar up over 25%, with the ongoing run in equity markets helping to boost its funds under management.

Looking ahead to the US open, the Dow is being called to open up 32 at 14,744.

Spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital. You may lose more than your initial investment. It may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.

Financial Market Comments from David Madden, Market Analyst, IG Index.

The above comments do not constitute investment advice and Clean Financial accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of them.

Content provided by IG Index which is Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA Register number 114059.