Trading Update
14-Feb-14, 9:16am:

European Stocks Rally on Eurozone GDP Figures



With some positive European data this morning, this video discusses what is going on in the financial markets.



Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst,
14-Feb-14, 12:40pm: With Bank of England comments considering a possible rate rise in 2015, the latest video on the CleanFinancial blog takes a look at how sterling has reacted.

Sterling Gains as BoE Raises Possibility of 2015 Rate Rise

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
18-Feb-14, 12:10pm: The latest video on our trading blog looks at the technical outlook for a range of key markets:

Italy 40 and EUR/USD Rally Despite Change of Italian PM

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
19-Feb-14, 8:30am: Is the pound set for a rally towards the $1.70 level? The latest analysis video on the Clean Financial blog looks at the recent UK data and update to the BoE’s forward guidance to ask precisely that question.

Can UK Data Encourage Sterling to Target $1.70?

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
19-Feb-14, 11:08am:

US Data Weighs on Global Stock Markets



Some weak US housing and manufacturing figures have encouraged a pull back across stock markets and a weaker dollar ahead of today’s Fed minutes.



Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst,
19-Feb-14, 12:31pm:

Taking Liberties



Berkshire Hathaway has taken a relatively small $246m stake in Liberty Global (LBTYA).

Some investors aren’t fans of Liberty Global but the LBTYA share price saw a nice 4.7% spike from Friday’s close of $83.60 to yesterday’s close of $87.51.

The news has had little impact on the BRK.B share price.

Update by Jacob Wood, Editor,
19-Feb-14, 12:31pm:

Shares Go Flat



Coca-Cola 4Q net income is down 8.4% to $1.71m, or $0.38 a share.

Ex-items, EPS was $0.46 which was broadly inline with expectations but 4Q sales fell 3.6% to $11bn (below expectations).

Global sales rose 1% after 3% growth a year earlier. Coca-Cola have also announced a $1bn cost-cutting program.

Update by Jacob Wood, Editor,