DAX Rallies Towards 10,000 Despite European Election Results

Trading Update

23-May-14, 9:11am:

Will the Yen Rebound Ahead of the Weekend?

The yen is in a descending triangle pattern but may see some buying as we head into an uncertain weekend of electoral results.

Stock markets are also facing some downward pressure, with the Dow and FTSE 100 slightly lagging behind the SPX 500.

Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,

23-May-14, 9:59am: With election results expected over the weekend from both Europe and Ukraine, stock markets are treading water this morning.

Update by Joe Rundle, Market Analyst,

23-May-14, 11:45am: With central bank decisions remaining key to sentiment in the markets, the latest video on our blog looks at what may be upcoming from the ECB, the BoE and the Federal Reserve.

Stocks Improve on Shifting Expectations for Bond Yields and Interest Rates

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,

23-May-14, 1:27pm:

Saga IPO Hits Lowest Target Price

In this quick trading video, IG take a quick look at how some Saga stakeholders might hold onto their shares for now.

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27-May-14, 9:18am:

Euro and Yen Look Weaker but Stocks Rebound

The euro is seeing a slight rebound this morning following some strong selling pressure, whilst GBP/USD is aiming to test longer-term resistance.

With some yen weakness, the Nikkei 225 is breaking higher out of the recent downtrend, however, there is potential for a bearish DOJI formation.

Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,

27-May-14, 9:18am: European stock markets are dipping this morning as traders digest the results of the latest European parliamentary elections.

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27-May-14, 4:39pm: