What are the key financial events, sectors and markets you should be keeping an eye on as a trader?
Financial events
Why trade financial events with IG?
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Trade on the market reaction
Speculate on over 17,000 global markets
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Go short or long
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24-hour markets
Trade on volatility as results are announced, with 24-hour trading on key markets
US presidential election 2024
Learn about the US presidential election and how it might affect the markets.
Earnings season
Trade when it matters this US earnings season, by taking your position the moment announcements happen.
Federal Reserve meeting
Everything you need to know about the Federal Reserve’s FOMC announcement – including when it is, and why it’s important.
Non-farm payrolls
Discover what the non-farm payrolls report is – including the date of the next release, and why it’s important to traders.
OPEC meeting
Your essential guide to Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings – find out how they affect global oil prices and other energy markets.
Bank of England meeting
An in-depth look at the Bank of England’s MPC announcement – including its role in shaping the UK economy, and how this affects traders.
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Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
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Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
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With 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
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See the major upcoming macroeconomic events and set alerts accordingly
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