Capita (CPI) shares are top of the UK 100 this morning after gapping higher and potentially beginning a share price reversal from 2yr lows that takes it back to end-Dec highs 1230p. The positive move comes courtesy of traders getting excited by an AGM trading update that allows the company reiterate full year guidance, something…
Macro observations The USD had a great few days following the Mayday Bank Hol with the Dollar Basket (DX) managing an impressively speculative bounce off its 14-month lows. However, chart technicals point to a fair amount of resistance for the index with the downtrend from 3 Dec highs unchallenged by recent strength. We’re seeing it head lower again this week…
The UK Index ’s miners are suffering this morning (down 3 to 5%) as raw materials prices (excluding oil) continue to track back towards month lows on a trio of drivers; Weekend Chinese trade data showed a surprise drop in both exports and imports (-1.8% YoY and -10.9% YoY, respectively). While Bulls point data not…
All Hail the Gold Market! Why is it that once things start picking up, everyone starts asking when the next big crash will be?! In the case of equities, I don’t think we’re anywhere near it. But what about the other sector that’s enjoyed a healthy recovery so far this year: Metals – especially everyone’s…
My colleague Sam got a huge response to his offer last week of help during earnings season. And that’s because he touched on an important subject that affects every trader at some point and goes to show that the devil is indeed in the detail. If you missed his musings or need reminding of what…
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