Trading Update
16-May-14, 7:20am:

Technical Analysts Discuss the Markets



In this detailed video, technical analysts Michael Hewson and Colin Cieszynski have an interesting discussion about the current state of the financial markets and potential trading strategies.

Markets under consideration include the US stock markets, major forex pairs and gold.



Update by Michael Hewson, Senior Market Analyst,
16-May-14, 8:41am:

Japanese Yen Surges on Rising US Bond Yields



Disappointing growth data is weighing on the US dollar this morning, with US yields on the rise.

As a result, we are seeing yen buying which is dragging the Nikkei 225 lower.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
19-May-14, 8:33am: Smallcap stocks are rebounding this morning, with Pfizer producing a new bid for AstraZeneca.



Update by Adrien Cohen, Market Analyst,
19-May-14, 9:14am:

Euro Continues to Face Pressure from ECB Outlook



The euro is struggling as traders face up to the idea that the ECB might ease policy in June.

Gold is trading in a tighter and tighter range around $1,295, with US crude rising towards $103.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,