Trading Update
25-Jul-14, 8:54am:

RBS Earnings Boost the FTSE 100



Following the early release of strong RBS results, which has seen the stock surge by almost 15%, the banking sector is encouraging a rally in the FTSE.

The Dow Jones is struggling to push higher but remains close to all-time highs.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
25-Jul-14, 9:50am: Poor results from Amazon and Visa weighed on US markets despite Facebook’s earnings boosting its shares by 5%.



Update by Adrien Cohen, Market Analyst,
25-Jul-14, 11:49am:

US Consumer Discretionary Sector May be One to Watch



An analysis of S&P 500 sectors suggests that there may be opportunities in consumer discretionary stocks, IG talks to Trevor Neil to find out more.

The trading video also discusses the current state of Brent crude oil, soyabean and German car manufacturer Daimler.



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