Skip to content

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.

easyJet swings back to profit

easyJet swings to profit, posting a profit before tax of £455 million, a £633 improvement on last year's full-year results. It also reinstates its dividend, with 4.5 pence per share payable in early 2024.

Video poster image

APAC indices

APAC indices were mixed overnight, showing modest variations as traders remain indecisive. In the US, equity markets posted marginal losses.

Australian retail sales

In Australia, retail sales unexpectedly dropped by 0.2% in the October month-over-month (MoM), swinging from a 0.9% increase in September and missing market forecasts of 0.1% growth. This was the first decline in retail trade since June.

German GDP

Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) consumer confidence index rose to -27.8 points heading into December from -28.1 the month before. Germany's economy continues to remain under pressure. Its gross domestic product shrank last week, and its manufacturing sector is still in contraction territory.

The US Conference Board

The US Conference Board consumer confidence figures for November were released today. Economists anticipate the index to fall to 101 in November from 102.6 the previous month.

easyJet

easyJet swings to profit, posting a profit before tax of £455 million, a £633 improvement on last year's full-year results. It also reinstates its dividend, with 4.5 pence per share payable in early 2024.

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise will report earnings after the market closes today and will no doubt be looking to meet market expectations as it has done the last four quarters. The IT services group is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $0.50 per share on revenue of $7.35 billion. Investors will likely be keeping track of its Edge product performance figures. Last month, the company issued full-year fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $1.82 to $2.02 per share. Analysts had been expecting $2.15 per share.

Oil

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday. The delayed OPEC+ meeting will take place now on Thursday, with individual quotas and supply cuts remaining central to the meeting, which oil traders will be watching closely. Of course, should OPEC ramp up its supply cuts, this could jolt oil markets higher as markets adjust to a world of lower oil supply.

Gold

Gold continues to push above the $2,000 level, last seen in mid-May. The precious metal is being fuelled by expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates further. Meanwhile, silver has steadied at a three-month high.

This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

Seize your opportunity

Deal on the world’s stock indices today.

  • Trade on rising or falling markets
  • Get one-point spreads on the FTSE 100
  • Unrivalled 24-hour pricing
Find out more

See opportunity on an index?

Try a risk-free trade in your demo account, and see whether you’re on to something.

  • Log in to your demo
  • Try a risk-free trade
  • See whether your hunch pays off
Log in now

See opportunity on an index?

Don’t miss your chance – upgrade to a live account to take advantage.

  • Get spreads from one point on the FTSE 100
  • Trade more 24-hour indices than any other provider
  • Analyse and deal seamlessly on smart, fast charts
Log in now

See opportunity on an index?

Don’t miss your chance. Log in to take your position.

Take advantage

Live prices on most popular markets

  • Equities
  • Indices
  • Forex
  • Commodities


Prices above are subject to our website terms and agreements. Prices are indicative only. All share prices are delayed by at least 15 minutes.

Prices above are subject to our website terms and agreements. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.

Plan your trading week

Get the week’s market-moving news sent directly to your inbox every Sunday. The Week Ahead gives you a full calendar of upcoming economic events, as well as commentary from our expert analysts on the key markets to watch.


For more info on how we might use your data, see our privacy notice and access policy and privacy webpage.

You might be interested in…

<h3>How much does trading cost?</h3>
<h3>Find out about IG</h3>
<h3>Plan your trading</h3>

Find out what charges your trades could incur with our transparent fee structure.

Discover why so many clients choose us, and what makes us a world-leading provider of spread betting and CFDs.

Stay on top of upcoming market-moving events with our customisable economic calendar.