Trading Update
11-Sep-14, 9:21am:

Weak Chinese Data Weighs on WTI Crude Oil



Global demand for crude oil is dipping, amid Chinese PMI data disappointing, with downside targets of $91.13 and then $89.

The gold market has also broken down out of its recent short-term channel as the dollar strengthens.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
11-Sep-14, 9:51am:

Nikkei Rallies on Expectations of More BoJ Stimulus



The Japanese Nikkei surged after a meeting between Prime Minister Abe and Governor Kuroda raised hopes of additional easing.

The euro continues to struggle after Draghi announced further policy changes at the ECB last week.



Update by
12-Sep-14, 10:00am: European stocks are trading fairly flat as investors await Scottish referendum news and the latest polls.



Update by
12-Sep-14, 10:00am:

Sterling Bounces to Weekly High as Polls Swing



The latest polls for Scottish independence has seen a rally in the British pound, with markets more confident of a No vote than the press.



Update by Alastair McCaig, Market Analyst,