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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Financial events

What are the key financial events, sectors and markets you should be keeping an eye on?

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Market-moving events

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ECB meeting

Learn about the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council announcement – including how it affects the European economy and financial markets.

Federal Reserve meeting

Read 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.

Bank of England meeting

Take an in-depth look at the Bank of England’s MPC announcement – including its role in shaping the UK’s economy, and how this affects traders.

OPEC meeting

Check out this essential guide to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings and find out how they affect global oil prices.

Earnings season

Trade when it matters this US earnings season, by taking your position the moment announcements happen.

Best upcoming IPOs to watch

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OPEC meeting

Your essential guide to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings – find out how they affect global oil prices and other energy markets.

US presidential election 2024

Learn about the US presidential election and how it might affect the markets.

UK General Election 2024

Discover how to profit from the UK general election, when the election is, and which markets might be affected.

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