Trading Update
09-Jul-14, 8:50am:

Gold Recovers on Hopes of Dovish Fed Minutes



The ascending triangle formation for gold remains in play and tonight’s Fed minutes may dictate future direction with any potential for rate hikes weighing on the precious metal.

Crude oil is seeing some volatility but continues to fall towards support around $103 per barrel.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
09-Jul-14, 9:57am: Global stock markets slumped yesterday as traders look ahead to the US earnings season and the FOMC minutes.



Update by Joe Quinn, Market Analyst,
09-Jul-14, 11:20am:

SuperGroup Targets Significant Gains



The fashion retailer has seen huge volatility over the last few months and ambitious plans may re-target the highs if they can be achieved.



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09-Jul-14, 11:30am: This trading video considers how the discussion over Fed interest rates might impact the dollar, as well as looking at a potential reversal pattern in GBP/USD.

Will Fed Rate Discussion See Sterling Give Up 6-Year Highs and Drop to $1.69?

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
09-Jul-14, 11:37am:

Will Halfords Keep Riding High?



With the retailer seeing significant share price growth over the last year, IG take a quick look at whether Halfords‘ upcoming results will reflect a continuation of plans to improve sales and refocus on its core business.



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09-Jul-14, 12:11pm:

Hedge Funds Reduce Short Positions



With Hedge Fund short positions falling to their lowest level since before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, IG looks at what options are available in a stock market that continues to rise despite valuation concerns.



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