Trading Update
01-Aug-14, 8:52am:

US Dollar Surges on Strong GDP Data



Whilst indices are under pressure, the dollar is seeing gains after better-then-expected US growth figures ahead of today’s Nonfarm Payrolls.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
01-Aug-14, 9:50am:

Global Stock Markets Tumble on Fears of US Rate Hike



With strong US GDP data inspiring fears of a rate hike, stock markets dropped, with the Dow losing more than 200 points.

The Argentine default caused steep losses in Spain, whilst poor earnings from Adidas also weighed.



Update by Mark Priest, Market Analyst,
01-Aug-14, 12:00pm: The latest trading video on the Cleanfinancial.com blog looks at market reaction to the current climate.

Are Stocks Justified in Ignoring Geopolitical Risk?

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
04-Aug-14, 8:59am:

Dollar Remains Under Pressure after Weak Nonfarms



The dollar took a beating on Friday after weak NFP figures with EUR/USD moving higher, however, there are still some bulls out there as GBP/USD tumbled.

In the commodities space, crude oil continues to decline despite geopolitical concerns, whilst gold saw a lift on delayed Fed rate hike expectations.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
04-Aug-14, 9:48am: Weak US data last week saw heavy losses across the board, although stocks are expected to rise today after news of a bailout for Banco Espirito Santo.



Update by Adrien Cohen, Market Analyst,
04-Aug-14, 4:50pm:

Will RBA Policy Weigh on the Australian Dollar?



The Australian dollar is facing some key fundamental events this week that may encourage a rise in volatility.

With signs of technical weakness also creeping in, will AUD/USD remain in the paws of the bears?



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