MARTIN ON THE MARKETS June 7, 2009 THE markets will have to digest a constant barrage of rumours and supposition over the future of Gordon Brown as well as the incumbent government this week, with any continued uncertainty likely to weigh on the UK markets. UK industrial and manufacturing production numbers will be watched for signs of improvement on Wednesday after the [...]
Optimists start to look towards cyclical equities June 7, 2009 SPREAD betting on individual equities or sectors is a tricky task, especially at the moment when the timing of an economic recovery is still not entirely certain. Overall sentiment is picking up but companies are still downbeat about their future prospects – so how can spread betters try to make sense of the equity markets [...]
UK FUTURE IS NOT AS BLEAK AS ELSEWHERE June 7, 2009 JANE FOLEYRESEARCH DIRECTOR, FOREX.COMNOW that the panic that followed the collapse of Lehman last September has subsided, the demands on policymakers have altered. What was needed at the height of the financial crisis was a quick and heavy-handed response to prevent the world economy sliding into depression. Now that economic data is suggesting that the [...]
Gain an insight into the FX markets over breakfast June 7, 2009 FOREIGN exchange trading is growing in popularity, particularly among the private investing community, who are taking advantage of the liquidity of the asset class. To give an exclusive insight into the currency markets, City A.M. and foreign exchange provider Alpari (UK) have joined forces to put on two free forex breakfast seminars, focusing on the [...]
Picking the right provider is vital for spread betters June 7, 2009 WITH volatility sitting comfortably at just below the 30 level on the Vix – a far cry from the high eighties reached post-Lehman – and the FTSE 100 range bound since early May, spread betters can no longer rely on massive swings in shares prices for their profits. This means it is increasingly important to [...]
THE TIPSTER June 7, 2009 THE political chaos that is Westminster is dominating the headlines at the moment: Gordon Brown is clinging to the premiership by a thread while cabinet ministers jump ship and call for his resignation. Whether he’ll go sooner or later, it’s worth taking a punt on how many seats the main parties are likely to win [...]
Sea The Stars set to shine brighter than O’Brien six June 4, 2009 DERBY DAY is always one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar and thousands will make the pilgrimage to Epsom Downs tomorrow to watch the biggest flat race of them all. Arthur Budgett, a legend in the world of racing, will be one of those 100,000 spectators as he is guest of honour at [...]
The INSIDER June 4, 2009 There has been plenty written this week about the Ballydoyle Six and the main focus has been on whether Johnny Murtagh has picked the right one in Rip Van Winkle. I’m of the opinion that Johnny is right. So what does that mean? It means that SEA THE STARS will win the Investec Derby on [...]
Sariska to prove she is Epsom’s First Lady June 4, 2009 THE OPENING day of the Investec Derby Festival at Epsom Downs racecourse is Ladies Day. The most fashionable and stylish lady on the course will win a new car if she wins the ‘Style on the Downs’ competition after lunch, while at around 4.09pm, an equine lady will be crowned winner of the 2009 Investec [...]
Central flats are the future of luxe London living June 4, 2009 THERE is something distinctly un-British about city apartment living. The Americans and the Europeans see it as perfectly normal, even desirable, but we Brits like our houses, simply because it is what we are used to. We would much rather have a small house with smaller garden and a longer commute to work, instead of [...]
