News and trade ideas https://www.ig.com/uk The annual Jackson Hole get-together is often touted as a big event for markets. Warsh’s chairmanship of the FOMC suggests otherwise. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jackson-hole-preview---prepare-to-be-disappointed-260825 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jackson-hole-preview---prepare-to-be-disappointed-260825 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:09:06 +0000 Broadcom reports Q3 earnings on 2 September. We preview AI semiconductor revenue, the Google-Marvell risk, inference demand and what to watch on the day. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/broadcom-q3-earnings-preview--ai-demand-faces-a-tougher-test-260825 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/broadcom-q3-earnings-preview--ai-demand-faces-a-tougher-test-260825 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:47:47 +0000 Bitcoin rallies above $80,000 as strong ETF inflows, improving liquidity and a weaker dollar revive institutional demand. Can BTC sustain its breakout? https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-surges-above--80-000-as-etf-inflows-and-liquidity-boost--260825 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-surges-above--80-000-as-etf-inflows-and-liquidity-boost--260825 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:24:53 +0000 Technical analysis of the S&P 500 as it stabilises at last week’s low while EUR/GBP continues to slide while the silver rally runs out of steam. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-finds-support--eur-gbp-remains-under-pressure-while-silv-260825 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-finds-support--eur-gbp-remains-under-pressure-while-silv-260825 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:29:37 +0000 Gold has rallied to $4,630 an ounce after the US Treasury doubled bond buybacks, weakening the dollar and reviving the debasement trade. We explain what's driving the move. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/gold-rallies-as-bessent-s-bond-intervention-revives-the-debaseme-260824 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/gold-rallies-as-bessent-s-bond-intervention-revives-the-debaseme-260824 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:47:40 +0000 Shein launches its Hong Kong IPO targeting a $27bn valuation and raising up to $1.8bn. We look at the growth slowdown, tariff risks and what investors should watch. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/shein--hong-kong-ipo-puts-fast-fashion-model-to-the-test-260824 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/shein--hong-kong-ipo-puts-fast-fashion-model-to-the-test-260824 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:56:34 +0000 Technical analysis of the FTSE 100, GBP/USD and gold as they stay bid despite testing resistance. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100--gbp-usd-and-gold-price-remain-bid-260824 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100--gbp-usd-and-gold-price-remain-bid-260824 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:20:52 +0000 Technical analysis of the Dow as it slides further while AUD/USD continues to rise and US natural gas futures stabilise. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-falls-further-as-aud-usd-continues-to-rise-and-us-natural-ga-260821 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-falls-further-as-aud-usd-continues-to-rise-and-us-natural-ga-260821 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:56:01 +0000 Bitcoin surged almost 8% to $69,500 as a historic short squeeze liquidated over $1bn in positions. We explain what drove the move and what may happen next. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-explodes-higher-as-historic-short-squeeze-ignites-crypto-260820 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-explodes-higher-as-historic-short-squeeze-ignites-crypto-260820 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:14:40 +0000 Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it slides further while AUD/USD rallies and the copper price stems its fall. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-drops-further-as-aud-usd-rallies--copper-price-stabilises-260820 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-drops-further-as-aud-usd-rallies--copper-price-stabilises-260820 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:37:36 +0000 Nvidia reports Q2 FY2027 earnings on 26 August 2026. We preview revenue guidance, analyst consensus, Blackwell Ultra and what the Q3 outlook could mean for the shares. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nvidia-q2-fy2027-earnings-preview--what-to-watch-260819 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nvidia-q2-fy2027-earnings-preview--what-to-watch-260819 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:39:03 +0000 Technical analysis of the S&P 500 as is continues to slide while the silver price is being rejected by resistance and EUR/GBP grinds higher. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-remains-under-pressure-while-silver-price-dips--eur-gbp--260819 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-remains-under-pressure-while-silver-price-dips--eur-gbp--260819 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:53:03 +0000 Global bond markets are under pressure from inflation fears, fiscal deficits and AI borrowing demand. We explain what's driving yields higher and what it means for investors. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bond-markets-hit-by-a-perfect-storm-of-inflation--deficits-and-a-260819 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bond-markets-hit-by-a-perfect-storm-of-inflation--deficits-and-a-260819 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:40:53 +0000 Target reports Q2 earnings on 19 August, Walmart on 20 August. We preview what their results could tell us about US consumer spending and the economy. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/target-and-walmart-earnings-preview--what-will-they-tell-us-abou-260818 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/target-and-walmart-earnings-preview--what-will-they-tell-us-abou-260818 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:32 +0000 JD Sports reports its Q2 trading update on 20 August. We preview like-for-like sales trends, profit guidance, the Nike relationship and what to watch on the day. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jd-sports-trading-update--can-the-sportswear-retailer-revive-gro-260817 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jd-sports-trading-update--can-the-sportswear-retailer-revive-gro-260817 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:47 +0000 Technical analysis of the Dow as it remains side-lined, AUD/USD trades in 2-month highs and US natural gas futures near significant support. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-stays-side-lined-as-aud-usd-trades-in-2-month-highs-and-us-n-260817 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-stays-side-lined-as-aud-usd-trades-in-2-month-highs-and-us-n-260817 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:21:06 +0000 In late July Lloyds H1 2026 results showed statutory profit up 23% to £4.29bn. We cover the key numbers, capital returns, Accelerate 2030 strategy and what it means for the bank’s share price. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/lloyds-banking-group-shares-after-h1-2026-results--what-s-next-f-260814 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/lloyds-banking-group-shares-after-h1-2026-results--what-s-next-f-260814 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:42:23 +0000 Technical analysis of the FTSE 100, gold as they head towards a weekly slide while GBP/USD’s advance seems to resume. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100--gold-on-track-for-weekly-drop-as-gbp-usd-s-advance-res-260814 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100--gold-on-track-for-weekly-drop-as-gbp-usd-s-advance-res-260814 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:37:34 +0000 Ether has recovered from its June low as ETF inflows return, but ETH is struggling to keep pace with record-high global equities. Explore the outlook. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--etf-inflows-return-as-eth-lags-record-high-global-260813 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--etf-inflows-return-as-eth-lags-record-high-global-260813 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:17:18 +0000 Technical analysis of the Nasdaq 100 as it is capped by resistance while Brent crude, USD/JPY grind higher amid Middle East uncertainty. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-capped-by-resistance-as-brent-crude--usd-jpy-grind-hi-260813 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-capped-by-resistance-as-brent-crude--usd-jpy-grind-hi-260813 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:12:11 +0000