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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 54 days old
- The FTSE is currently indicating a higher open as traders are anticipating that the economic news from its main trading partner, European Union, comes out better then expected. Today around the same time the FTSE opens for trade, the European Union will be releasing its GDP results for the 2nd quarter. Analysts are excepting for a contraction of... more
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- BetOnMarkets Afternoon Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 54 days old
- The FTSE is down around 1%, but the real loser today is UK PLC. The pound is crashing as various factors come to a head. Up until July, the US Dollar was the currency the world loved to hate, now it’s sterling’s turn to be punished. Today’s Bank Of England inflation report was more dovish than expected, opening the doors to possible interest... more
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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 55 days old
- The FTSE is currently indicating a weaker open as traders are waiting for the release of the UK employment numbers. Some analysts are expecting for an increase in the unemployment rate, which will give more reason for the BOE to cut the interest rate at the next meeting. We feel that the unemployment rate will be even worse then expected, and if... more
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- BetOnMarkets Afternoon Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 55 days old
- With the conflict in Georgia seemingly reaching an impasse, financial markets have reacted with the same general disinterest they showed at the start of the conflict. Although the pipeline that crosses Georgia only accounts for around 1% global energy flow, the lack of buying interest in oil is telling. Gold too, is normally seen as a safe haven... more
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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 56 days old
- The FTSE is currently indicating a week open, are awaiting the very important UK Consumer Price Index. The Bank of England has been struggling for the last few months to maintain a balance between controlling inflation, and trying to jump start a sputtering economy. Todays data will show if the BOEs job will become easier or not. A weak CPI... more
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- BetOnMarkets Afternoon Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 56 days old
- The FTSE has managed to hold on to most of the morning's gains, which were largely a factor of the strong close in New York on Friday. A relatively quiet economic calendar and low summer volume have muted activity after last week's impressive action. Banking stocks are performing well in the UK, with Barclays, RBS and Lloyds all putting further... more
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- Economic calendar for week 11th - 15th August 2008.
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 57 days old
- BetOnMarkets Weekly Briefing Contents This Week: Economic calendar for week 11th - 15th August 2008. Commentary: The week ahead. Economic Calendar for week 11th - 15th August 2008 PLEASE NOTE - All times GMT not BST. BST is +1 Hr. Monday Aug 11th: FR - 06:45 - Industrial Production M/M. UK - 08:30 - PPI Input M/M. UK - 08:30 - PPI Output M/M. UK... more
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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 57 days old
- The FTSE is currently indicating a stronger open, as traders are awaiting the release of the UK Producer Price Index, which is the measure of inflation incurred by the UK manufacturers. The repeating issue for why the BOE is not cutting the interest rates is inflation, and if todays number comes out weaker then expected, an interest cut becomes... more
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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 60 days old
- The FTSE is currently trading flat as traders are looking past Friday and towards the weekend, and who can blame them this has been a long and risk filled week. While there is no economic data out of the UK this morning, it seems like traders are embracing the reversal in the currency market that has been pushing the British Pound lower, making... more
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- Betonmarkets Morning Update
- by betonmarkets
- in betonmarkets.blog.co.uk
- 62 days old
- The FTSE is currently indicating a higher opening as traders are hoping that the 3% gains in the US equities market will translate into gains for the FTSE. While there isnt any economic data out of the UK today, traders are getting themselves positioned ahead of the BOE interest rate decision due on Thursday. Oil finally broke through the 120... more
