Strategy and planning
Hedge
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Non-US investors feel the squeeze as Wall Street plunges and USD faces worst month in 16 years
US stocks slumped after President Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell weakened the US dollar and unsettled investor confidence.

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risk management
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Why tariffs may not be the trade war trigger markets fear
Trade war concerns often spark market volatility, but historical patterns suggest tariffs are more often used as negotiating tactics than permanent po...
technical analysis
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Will Tencent's Q1 2025 results show success in its AI strategy?
Chinese tech giant Tencent is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on 14 May. Here's what investors should know about revenue expectations, key business...
volatility
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Trade of the week: short DAX 40
Explore our strategic short position on the Germany 40 as it encounters key resistance levels after last week's rally. Learn entry points, stop-loss p...
fundamental analysis
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How to trade using IG client sentiment
Sentiment can be a useful tool when trading, and IG provides data on its own client sentiment.
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