Trading Update
14-Apr-14, 9:08am: Commodities Rise on Resurging Ukraine Concerns

With the situation in eastern Ukraine flaring up once again, crude oil and gold are pushing higher this morning.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
15-Apr-14, 8:50am: Strong US Retail Sales Helps Stocks Recover

A large amount of volatility is seeing mixed trading for stock markets, with the Dow, the FTSE and the Nikkei holding below resistance.

USD/JPY is seeing downward selling pressure and struggling to move higher.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
15-Apr-14, 9:48am:

European Equities Struggle on Ukraine Concerns



With pro-Russian forces continuing to hold government buildings in eastern Ukraine, fears of military action is seeing caution in European markets.



Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst,