News and trade ideas https://www.ig.com/uk The July Fed meeting preview: why rates may stay on hold, the case for a hike under Kevin Warsh, and what it means for markets. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/july-fed-meeting-preview--what-to-expect-from-warsh-260728 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/july-fed-meeting-preview--what-to-expect-from-warsh-260728 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:07:11 +0000 Amazon Q2 2026 earnings preview: AWS growth, AI capex, advertising and margins in focus ahead of results on 30 July. What traders and investors need to know. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/amazon-earnings-preview--aws-and-ai-spending-take-centre-stage-260727 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/amazon-earnings-preview--aws-and-ai-spending-take-centre-stage-260727 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:58:47 +0000 The FTSE 100 marched on, gilt yields eased, and UK inflation held steady at 2.8%. US shares paused after a strong run, gold gave back a chunk of its gains, and the Bank of England held rates. Here is what happened in June and how IG Smart Portfolios performed. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/june-2026-market-review-uk-shares-rise-as-oil-slides-and-inflati-260720 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/june-2026-market-review-uk-shares-rise-as-oil-slides-and-inflati-260720 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:01:26 +0000 IQE shares are benefitting from AI-driven semiconductor demand. We look at the key growth drivers, risks and what investors should watch for. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/iqe-shares-aim-to-build-on-ai-momentum-as-compound-semiconductor-260717 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/iqe-shares-aim-to-build-on-ai-momentum-as-compound-semiconductor-260717 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:41 +0000 Technical analysis of the DAX 40, AUD/USD and copper price as they retreat. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-aud-usd-and-copper-price-under-pressure-260717 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-aud-usd-and-copper-price-under-pressure-260717 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:35:32 +0000 Technical analysis of the Nasdaq 100, USD/JPY as they trade sideways while Brent crude loses some of its recent bullish momentum. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-usd-jpy-range-trade-while-brent-crude-loses-upside-mo-260716 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-usd-jpy-range-trade-while-brent-crude-loses-upside-mo-260716 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:10:45 +0000 Ether ETF flows improve in July as ETH breaks key resistance. Read the latest Ethereum price outlook, technical analysis and macroeconomic drivers. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook-july-etf-inflows-and-technical-breakout-signal-gro-260716 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook-july-etf-inflows-and-technical-breakout-signal-gro-260716 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:33:27 +0000 Tesla reports Q2 2026 earnings soon. We preview vehicle deliveries, margin pressure, autonomous driving progress and what to expect from the results. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/tesla-q2-2026-earnings-preview--can-musk-reignite-growth-amid-sl-260715 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/tesla-q2-2026-earnings-preview--can-musk-reignite-growth-amid-sl-260715 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:45:11 +0000 Technical analysis of the S&P 500 as it consolidates as EUR/GBP and silver price stabilise above key support. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-consolidates-while-eur-gbp--silver-try-to-stem-decline-260714 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-consolidates-while-eur-gbp--silver-try-to-stem-decline-260714 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 as it range trades while the GBP/USD rally runs out of steam and the Brent crude price rallies. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-range-trades-as-gbp-usd-rally-stalls-and-brent-crude-pr-260713 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ftse-100-range-trades-as-gbp-usd-rally-stalls-and-brent-crude-pr-260713 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:53:43 +0000 Ocado reports H1 2026 results on 16 July. We preview retail momentum, technology deal activity, cash flow progress and what to watch on the day. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ocado-h1-2026-preview--investors-look-for-retail-momentum-to-off-260710 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ocado-h1-2026-preview--investors-look-for-retail-momentum-to-off-260710 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:16:23 +0000 Technical analysis of the Dow as it resumes its ascent while GBP/USD probes resistance and US natural gas prices fall out of bed. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-resumes-ascent-as-gbp-usd-rises-further-us-natural-gas-price-260710 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-resumes-ascent-as-gbp-usd-rises-further-us-natural-gas-price-260710 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:55 +0000 Netflix reports Q2 earnings on 16 July. We look at consensus forecasts, the valuation debate and the technical picture ahead of the results. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/netflix-q2-earnings-preview--can-the-streaming-giant-justify-its-260709 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/netflix-q2-earnings-preview--can-the-streaming-giant-justify-its-260709 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:06:32 +0000 Bitcoin ETF inflows rebound in July as institutions return. Explore the latest BTC outlook, macro risks, technical analysis and key price levels. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-outlook--july-etf-inflows-signal-renewed-institutional-d-260709 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/bitcoin-outlook--july-etf-inflows-signal-renewed-institutional-d-260709 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:32:43 +0000 Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it falls out of bed while AUD/USD and the copper price recover. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-falls-out-of-bed-while-aud-usd--copper-price-recover-260709 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40-falls-out-of-bed-while-aud-usd--copper-price-recover-260709 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:59:47 +0000 Technical analysis of the Nasdaq100 as it falls further while USD/JPY advances and Brent crude rallies on heightened Middle East tensions. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-slips-further-while-usd-jpy--brent-crude-rise---260708 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/nasdaq-100-slips-further-while-usd-jpy--brent-crude-rise---260708 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:36:05 +0000 US bank earnings kick off Q2 season on 14 July. Preview for JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/us-bank-earnings--what-to-expect-from-q2-2026-260707 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/us-bank-earnings--what-to-expect-from-q2-2026-260707 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:20:07 +0000 Technical analysis of the S&P 500 as it continues to rise while EUR/GBP and the price of silver slide. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-continues-its-advance-while-eur-gbp-silver-price-drop-260707 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/s-p-500-continues-its-advance-while-eur-gbp-silver-price-drop-260707 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:12:22 +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/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_us-q2-earnings-season-kicks-off-with-unusually-bright-expectati-260706 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_us-q2-earnings-season-kicks-off-with-unusually-bright-expectati-260706 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:39 +0000 Last week IAG shares eased from a 29-year high after surging over 40% since April but this week they begin with a positive stance. We look at the profit outlook, fuel risks and what to expect from Q2 results. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/iag-shares-remain-close-to-their-29-year-high-as-investors-keep--260706 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/iag-shares-remain-close-to-their-29-year-high-as-investors-keep--260706 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:21:23 +0000