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EUR/USD, FTSE Forecast: Two trades to watch

EUR/USD falls amid French political uncertainty, FTSE inches higher after strong Chinese manufacturing data, but UK data disappoints.

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December 2, 2024 11:59 AM
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FTSE 100, EUR/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch

FTSE rises as inflation cools to a 3-year low. EUR/USD falls ahead of tomorrow's ECB rate decision.

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October 16, 2024 09:57 AM
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EUR/USD, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch

EUR/USD edges higher ahead of German inflation data and Fed Chair Powell’s speech, but the FTSE 100 falls after Q2 GDP is revised lower.

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September 30, 2024 11:13 AM

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EUR/USD, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch

EUR/USD rises on USD weakness ahead of this week’s Fed meeting. FTSE holds steady ahead of a bumper central bank week.

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September 16, 2024 11:59 AM

DAX, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch

DAX rises ahead of the ECB rate decision. FTSE 100 rebounds as risk sentiment improves, housebuilders rise.

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September 12, 2024 09:40 AM
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FTSE 100 outlook: BoE stresses caution after first cut since pandemic

The FTSE was unable to add to its gains from the day before, after the Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points in a close decision that, on balance, appeared less dovish than the vote split would have had you believed. A sharp drop in Japanese shares overnight dented investor confidence somewhat, which came hot on the heels of a technology-fuelled rally on Wall Street on Wednesday.

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August 1, 2024 01:00 PM
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FTSE 100 futures reverse in bullish breakout, GBP/USD next ahead of BoE?

Tech earnings from Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon to set the early tone for UK markets this week before focus the switches to whether the Fed and Bank of England will cut interest rates. Early signals suggest traders want to buy risk.

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July 29, 2024 12:56 AM
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Dow, UK FTSE set to join Australia’s ASX in the bullish breakout club?

Interest rates are starting to be cut across the developed world. The combination of lower borrowing costs and positive economic growth should benefit cyclical assets, including stock indices which have lagged during the aggressive rate tightening cycle of recent years. That presents an opportunity for traders.

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July 11, 2024 12:55 AM
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FTSE 100 forecast: UK elections and its impact on UK assets

Today, millions of UK citizens are heading to polling stations to vote in the general elections, while the US is out celebrating Independence Day. Then it is all about the French legislative election on Sunday, which can arguably have a bigger influence on the FTSE 100 forecast than the UK vote today.

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July 4, 2024 12:00 PM
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FTSE 100 Forecast Boosted by CPI and Crude Rally Ahead of Elections

The FTSE moved moderately higher after the UK’s inflation rate fell to the Bank of England’s 2% target ahead of for the central bank’s rate section on Thursday.

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June 19, 2024 01:00 PM
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FTSE analysis: UK stocks outperform as Chinese markets and commodities rally

UK stocks track Chinese markets and commodities higher. Rising commodity and precious metals prices should support mining stocks, plenty of which are constituents of the FTSE. Meanwhile, technical analysis suggests the UK stock index could finally join global rally.

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March 11, 2024 04:30 PM
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FTSE, China A50 analysis: Technical Tuesday - March 5, 2024

FTSE 100 attempts to join global rally, boosted by China's efforts to shore up its economy. China FTSE A50 analysis shows Chinese stocks are responding positively to needs China has set a 5% GDP target, which will needs policy support ‘from all fronts’

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FTSE outlook: UK stocks underperform again but future may be brighter

FTSE continues to underperform European and US markets, with new records or multi-year highs set for mainland European indices after S&P crossed 5K. Yet the FTSE was lower again. Still, UK stocks are at “record cheap” levels ahead of busy week of data.

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February 12, 2024 10:30 AM
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FTSE analysis: Banks and luxury stocks weigh ahead of key data

FTSE analysis: Why has UK 100 struggled? Top-tier Chinese, UK and US data could ignite much-needed momentum into the FTSE this week, as technical analysis suggests bulls may still be clinging on...

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January 15, 2024 12:30 PM
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FTSE analysis: UK index looks to buck EU market weakness as oil climbs

Disappointing Eurozone data put some pressure on European indices on Thursday morning, following the sizeable rally in Europe and US the day before. This saw major European indices drop sharply this morning, led by a 2% fall in Spain’s Ibex. But the FTSE was holding its own relatively better, as rebounding crude oil helped to fuel a rally in energy stocks.

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January 9, 2024 11:30 AM
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FTSE and Pound analysis: BoE not so dovish after Fed pivot

The FTSE eased off from earlier highs on not-so-dovish BoE hold. The key takeaway point is that there was no pivot, with the BoE warning that there's still some way to go on inflation front. This implies tight policy for longer. GBP/USD extends post FOMC rally as BoE's "finely balanced" decision saw three dissenters voted for 25bps hike.

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December 14, 2023 12:30 PM
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FTSE 100, DAX analysis: UK lags EU and US stock market recovery

After hitting a new all-time high in February, the FTSE has struggled to find any sustainable support, hurt by concerns over China, UK’s struggling economy and high interest rates across the world. But we have had some positive data out of China, the UK and US this week, which may mean the worst days are behind us.

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November 16, 2023 11:30 AM

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FTSE 100 forecast: Top stocks to watch ahead of FTSE rebalance

The next FTSE index review will take effect later in September. Find out which UK stocks are on the move and why it matters.

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FTSE 100 analysis: Can it snap a 7-day losing streak?

The FTSE 100 is hoping to end its longest losing streak since mid-2019 today.

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FTSE 100 analysis: UK GDP surprise lifts pound and sinks stocks – Top UK stocks

The UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, but that is fuelling fears that inflation could remain elevated.

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FTSE 100 analysis: Glencore shares drop despite additional returns – Top UK stocks

The FTSE 100 is under pressure in the wake of weak economic data out of China, as Glencore dishes out more cash to shareholders despite a tough first half.

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FTSE 100 analysis: UK house prices fall for 4th successive month – Top UK stocks

Homebuilders are in play as UK house prices remain under pressure, buyers are circling for Haleon’s non-core assets and mining giants are following iron ore prices lower.

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FTSE 100 analysis: Travel stocks rise on record summer demand – Top UK stocks

London-listed travel stocks are on the rise today as demand remains buoyant, although it isn’t proving enough to stop the FTSE 100 hitting fresh two-week lows.