Trading Update
08-May-14, 8:40am: In this quick trading update, Adrien Cohen suggests that Chinese trade data has given European indices a boost on the open this morning.



Update by Adrien Cohen, Market Analyst,
08-May-14, 9:15am:

Yen Dips as Putin Encourages Peace Talks in Ukraine



The Japanese yen has lost some of its safe haven appeal after Putin called for peace talks between Kiev and the separatists.

Cable is also on the rise as traders believe that UK rates will rise ahead of those in the US.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
08-May-14, 12:44pm:

Can Sterling Maintain its Recent Gains?



The pound is seeing a surge in popularity as investors speculate that strong UK data will see the Bank of England raise interest rates before other global central banks.

Jasper Lawler takes a look at the technical outlook for GBP/USD, GBP/JPY and EUR/GBP.



Update by Jasper Lawler, Market Analyst,