Strategy and planning
Recent Articles
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Trading checklist: essential steps for traders
The Trading Checklist is your strategic roadmap for navigating the complex world of financial markets. Find out how you can use this checklist to make...
Hedge
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NatWest earnings preview: interest rates and government stake sale in focus
NatWest reports annual results on 14 February. Here's what to expect from the UK bank's earnings and the key factors influencing its performance.

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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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When is BAE Systems' earnings date and what should investors expect?
BAE Systems will report its full-year 2024 results on 19 February, with analysts expecting strong performance driven by increased defence spending a...
Volatility
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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...
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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