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Changes for markets in 2018

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By Jasper Lawler, LCG Reseacher   A quick summary of key global dynamics that could change in 2018. We discuss politics, economics, central banks, markets and the potential impact on market pricing. Topics include Bitcoin, FAANG stocks, inflation and gold.   (Geo) Politics   A Tory Party leadership contest Theresa May lived up...

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Market Wrap (Nov 6th, 2017)

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Yen slides, oil gains on Saudi purge   By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst LCG   The week kicked off with limited appetite for stocks on news that Saudi’s billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, one of the world’s biggest investors, has been arrested in an anti-corruption purge in Saudi...

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Market Wrap (Nov 1st, 2017)

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Fed, ADP data & FB earnings in focus   By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst LCG   Nikkei rallied (+1.86%) in Tokyo, as Sony soared by 11.44% after announcing a record profit forecast.   European markets took over a bullish market from Asian traders. The FTSE 100 (+0.43%) opened upbeat, as...

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Market Wrap (Oct 31, 2017)

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Energy stocks rally, BoJ stands pat     By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst LCG   Energy stocks surged by 1.76% in London, led by a rally in BP stocks (+3.27%) after the company announced to buy back shares that have been issued to help covering a part of losses...

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Market Wrap (Oct 30, 2017)

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Busy week for USD, GBP traders   By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Market Analyst LCG   The pound started the week on a positive note. Cable gained ground above the 100-day moving average (1.3115) in Asia, after having plunged to 1.3069 on Friday due to aggressive USD purchases following the...

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