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Palladium price escalation could send semiconductor stocks soaring

As Russia's incursion into Ukraine escalates into a structurally damaging war, the falling supply and rising price of Neon and Palladium could send semiconductor stocks soaring worldwide. Source: Bloomberg Shares Palladium Semiconductor TSMC Russia Manufacturing

February 28, 2022

S&P 500 outlook clouded by Russian SWIFT ban, APAC stocks steady

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures down -1.47%, -2.24% and -2.52% respectively during Monday’s APAC trade. Western powers decided to block Russia’s access to the SWIFT system. Source: Bloomberg Russia Ukraine ASX Petroleum Indices Shares

February 28, 2022

As energy prices skyrocket, how will US, China and Australia be impacted?

The price of oil, natural gas, and gasoline all jumped significantly despite the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine today. Source: Bloomberg Price of oil China Australia Russia WTI Brent Crude Hebe Chen

February 28, 2022

Rolls-Royce share price plunges 20% but anticipates sustainable growth

Rolls-Royce's share price fell 20% to 96p yesterday as CEO Warren East announces his departure. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian crisis threatens further disruption to the company's key civil aerospace division. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares Roll-Royce United Kingdom Price Russia

February 28, 2022

The Week Ahead On The Markets

The Week Ahead Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week Week commencing 28 February

February 28, 2022

Invasion of Ukraine: four volatile markets to watch

Markets have kicked-off the week nervously as hostilities continue in Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg Volatility looks likely to persist into the week as hostilit

February 28, 2022

Markets to open the week in a volatile fashion as Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates

Markets set for a volatile start to the week with investors fearing financial dislocation, greater shocks to growth and inflation – and even nuclear war. Source: Bloomberg Russia Vladimir Putin Economic sanctions Risk Inflation Stock

February 28, 2022

Russia set for currency crisis as EU, US limit access to SWIFT, freeze CBR assets

Beyond limiting some Russian banks' access to SWIFT, the freeze of assets held by the Central Bank of Russia is far more impactful; a currency crisis has begun for the Russian Ruble. Source: Bloomberg Russian ruble Ukraine Central bank Forex Commodities Russia

February 28, 2022

Australian Dollar down on Russia sanctions, ignores retail sales data. RBA eyed ahead

The Australian Dollar remains vulnerable despite strong retail sales data; AUD opened the week lower as demand for US Dollars dominated markets and the deteriorating situation in Ukraine is evolving. Where to for AUD/USD? Source: Bloomberg Australian dollar United States dollar Japanes

February 28, 2022

easyJet shares could soar when it rejoins IAG in the FTSE 100

The easyJet share price could soar as it rejoins the FTSE 100. But it faces rising costs of debt and oil combined with shaken consumer confidence as Russia invades Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares EasyJet Airline Debt Stock

February 25, 2022

Asian markets lift despite Russian’s invasion, the bear trend remains

Asian markets were following a similar pathway as its US peers, just in smaller steps but the long-term bear trend remains valid. Source: Bloomberg Hang Seng Index ASX Ukraine Russia Indices Australian Securities Exchange

February 25, 2022

Nasdaq 100 rebound may inspire APAC stock, crude oil and gold retreat

Wall Street stocks rebounded from deep losses Thursday as investors assessed western sanctions on Russia. Crude oil and gold prices retreated from intraday highs. APAC equities may open higher. Source: Bloomberg S&P 500 Price of oil Russia Indices Shares Commodities

February 25, 2022

Dividend Adjustment

Dividend Adjustments 28th February 2022 - 7th March 2022

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 28th February 2022. These are projected dividends and likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made. Dividends highlighted in red include a special dividend, therefore some or all of the amount will not be adjusted. Amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends excluded (where shown on major indices). Dividend adjustments due to be posted

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February 25, 2022

Gold, oil, natural gas prices affected by the Russia-Ukraine crisis

In this article we take a look at some of the key commodities (gold, oil, platinum, palladium and natural gas) affected by the current geopolitical turmoil, and how they are reacting right now. Source: Bloomberg Forex Commodities Gold Petroleum Russia Palladium

February 24, 2022

FTSE 100, DAX and S&P 500: spiralling lower as Russia invades Ukraine

The FTSE 100, DAX and S&P 500 have dropped out of bed in light of Russia mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg

February 24, 2022

Wheat prices soar as Russia invades Ukraine

With prices up 5.6% following Putin’s assault on the Ukraine, what’s the outlook for wheat prices? Source:Bloomberg IG Analyst | Publication date: Friday 25 February 2022 04:16 The European price of wheat has hit a 10-year high following Russia’s invasion of

February 24, 2022

S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow prices break key support levels on Russia-Ukraine crisis

In the below article we look at near-term targets and update our trend assumptions for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average in lieu of the Russia-Ukraine crisis impacting markets. Source: Bloomberg Shaun Murison | Senior Market Analyst, Johannesburg | Publication date: Thursday 24 February 2022

February 24, 2022

Euro, EUR/USD, Ukraine, Russia, ECB – technical outlook

Euro tumbles as Russia attacks Ukraine, geopolitical tensions simmer; all eyes are on Western response as 2022 ECB rate hike bets dwindle and EUR/USD still remains in a key range, will breakout lower follow? Source: Bloomberg Ukraine European Central Bank EUR/USD Euro Forex Indices

February 24, 2022

Volatility trading explained

With market volatility proving critical for trader profitability, it is important to understand how it is relevant and how to trade it. Source: Bloomberg Joshua Mahony | Senior Market Analyst, London What is volatility trading?

February 24, 2022

FTSE 100 oil stocks could turn volatile as pressure builds in Ukraine

Shell and BP shares could soar as oil prices continue to rise. But both are exposed to volatility if Russia chooses to cut production. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares Commodities Petroleum BP Russia Charl

February 24, 2022

FTSE 100: index implications as Ukraine crisis escalates

The FTSE 100’s oil, mining, and bank stocks are reporting bumper profits, as tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border could see a capital flight to safety. Source: Bloomberg Shares FTSE 100 Ukraine Economic sanctions Aluminium Bank