News and trade ideas https://www.ig.com/en Kioxia shares are up 590%+ in 2026 and SK Hynix prepares for $28bn listing on Nasdaq. We examine whether this historic memory chip supply shortage can continue. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/memory-chip-stocks-rally-2026-260708 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/memory-chip-stocks-rally-2026-260708 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:27:55 +0000 US Q2 2026 earnings season previews strong growth of 23.3%. Discover the sectors leading forecasts and how to trade the results. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/us-q2-earnings-season-kicks-off-with-unusually-bright-expectatio-260706 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/us-q2-earnings-season-kicks-off-with-unusually-bright-expectatio-260706 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:46:23 +0000 US payrolls slowed to 57,000, easing Fed hike bets as Dow hits a fresh record; Hang Seng rebounds 3%; bitcoin steadies. Ahead: ISM PMI, China CPI. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-6-jul-2026-260706 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-6-jul-2026-260706 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:31:51 +0000 Find out why Bitcoin declined in Q2 and what comes next. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/how-bitcoin-s-strong-start-to-q2-went-wrong---and-what-lies-ahea-260701 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/how-bitcoin-s-strong-start-to-q2-went-wrong---and-what-lies-ahea-260701 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:26:49 +0000 Ether enters Q3 under pressure as ETF outflows, a hawkish Fed and inflation fears push ETH to a one-year low. Can institutional demand return? https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--hawkish-fed--etf-outflows-and-inflation-fears-dri-260702 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--hawkish-fed--etf-outflows-and-inflation-fears-dri-260702 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:23:55 +0000 USD/JPY hits 162.38, the weakest since 1986, as Fed-BoJ policy gaps widen. CFTC data flags crowded short-yen bets, raising reversal risk on intervention. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/usdjpy-at-1986-levels-260630 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/usdjpy-at-1986-levels-260630 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:22:05 +0000 The US dollar is rebounding sharply as rate cut expectations give way to hike bets. We explain the key drivers and what it means for traders. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/us-dollar-strengthens-as-hawkish-fed-shift-reshapes-interest-rat-260625-260629 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/us-dollar-strengthens-as-hawkish-fed-shift-reshapes-interest-rat-260625-260629 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:49:26 +0000 Discover what RBA minutes and US non-farm payrolls could mean for the Aussie dollar outlook. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/aud-usd-eyes-rba-minutes-and-nfp-as-a-brutal-june-draws-to-a-clo-260629 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/aud-usd-eyes-rba-minutes-and-nfp-as-a-brutal-june-draws-to-a-clo-260629 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:52:37 +0000 Tech rotation and a seven-week Hang Seng slide give way to non-farm payrolls and ECB Forum in Sintra. Lagarde and Warsh's speeches will shape the global rate outlook. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-29-jun-2026-260629 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-29-jun-2026-260629 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:28:25 +0000 Micron Q3 FY2026 earnings on 24 June: $35.6bn revenue forecast, 81.6% gross margin, HBM4 supply, Nvidia allocation, DRAM pricing and Q4 guidance in focus. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/micron-q3-fy2026-earnings-preview-260623 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/micron-q3-fy2026-earnings-preview-260623 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:50 +0000 FTSE 100 GBP/USD drop further while US natural gas futures remain range bound https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-gbp-usd-drop-further-while-us-natural-gas-futures-remai-260619-260622 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-gbp-usd-drop-further-while-us-natural-gas-futures-remai-260619-260622 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:01:50 +0000 Explore why US equities could face a tougher third quarter as Fed policy, geopolitics and tech valuations reshape market risks. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/after-stellar-q2-gains--us-equities-may-face-a-tougher-road-in-q-260622 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/after-stellar-q2-gains--us-equities-may-face-a-tougher-road-in-q-260622 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:39:43 +0000 Strait of Hormuz uncertainty sent crude oil down 8%, the Fed turned hawkish and the Hang Seng hit a one-year low. Micron, Australia CPI and US PCE ahead. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-22-jun-2026-260622 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-22-jun-2026-260622 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:44:23 +0000 Brent crude and WTI fall 5% on the US-Iran deal, but IEA supply deficits, depleted reserves and mine-clearance delays keep oil prices elevated. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/oil-falls-on-us-iran-deal-260616 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/oil-falls-on-us-iran-deal-260616 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:35:16 +0000 Bitcoin recovers from an over one-year low as spot ETF inflows return after a prolonged outflow streak. Explore the latest Bitcoin price analysis, institutional trends, technical outlook and key support and resistance levels as traders assess whether an interim bottom is forming. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-rebounds-from-one-year-low-as-etf-inflows-fuel-interim-b-260615 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-rebounds-from-one-year-low-as-etf-inflows-fuel-interim-b-260615 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:44:58 +0000 Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 and EUR/USD as they rally while WTI drops on Middle East de-escalation. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-eur-usd-rally-as-wti-drops-on-us-iran-deal-hopes--------260615 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-eur-usd-rally-as-wti-drops-on-us-iran-deal-hopes--------260615 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:28:16 +0000 SpaceX's IPO breaks records as the US-Iran peace deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz. BoJ set to hike to 1% as Fed, RBA and BoE hold this week. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-15-jun-2026-260615 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator-15-jun-2026-260615 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:23:28 +0000 Technical analysis of the Dow as it resumes its ascent while GBP/USD recovers and US natural gas futures prices slide. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-rallies--gbp-usd-recovers-while-us-natural-gas-futures-price-260612 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-rallies--gbp-usd-recovers-while-us-natural-gas-futures-price-260612 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:07:45 +0000 XRP trades at a 2½-year low despite resilient ETF inflows and institutional adoption. Discover the latest XRP price analysis, Ripple ecosystem developments, regulatory catalysts and key technical support and resistance levels. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/xrp-trades-in-2-1-2-year-low-amid-crypto-sell-off-260611 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/xrp-trades-in-2-1-2-year-low-amid-crypto-sell-off-260611 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:59:55 +0000 Technical analysis of the DAX 40, AUD/USD and copper price as they face mounting pressure. https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-aud-usd-and-copper-price-under-pressure-260611 https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-aud-usd-and-copper-price-under-pressure-260611 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:35 +0000