As we all live in the present, it is very hard to fully assess the future implications of decisions supported or made by political and business leaders. An extraordinary game of geo-strategy is under way to lock in long-term agreements, notably in the energy sector. At a global level, the transit routes of future oil & gas pipelines become the object of a power struggle involving not only the suppliers and end-users but also the transit...more
Stock option refers to a deal between the buyer and the seller to possess a right to buy or sell shares or stocks at a certain price. It comes with an expiry date and the buying or selling must be done before that date. But thats not compulsory for you to buy or sell any stock unwillingly. So, the stock options trading is an altogether different type of trading where you can invest your money and do trading with it. These are traded and treated...more
Is it time to invest in the remaining investment banks and assorted financial Institutions? OK they are not called investment banks anymore but we all know who I am talking about.There is a small sense of medium sized to large corporations finally starting to baulk at various new business tax burdens being continually levied in the UK.In separate stories we can see a number of companies considering moving capacity out of Britain to the continent where the arbitrariness of retroactive or boutique taxes are less onerous. While this is in the early stages of name and bluff calling, traders would be advised to remain cautious over the negative possibilities this may engender. Anyone trading the financial markets, whether that is through spread betting, CFDs, stocks and shares etc should also accept that, in the short term, we are likely to run through a protracted period of dividend cuts. Companies will look to pare back borrowing and hold onto cash. Naturally, this has been well disclosed already and should not have much of a negative impact. Of course should and will are two very different words.With each week/month of no real signs of an economic upturn emerging the desperation of...more
Many people are increasingly thinking about taking control of their finances; especially in the light of the positives and negatives drawn from the economic crisis.Being more tax efficient with your investments and savings is always a good idea. Looking to adjust existing stocks and shares portfolios is another sensible area of focus. And then...more
I like to trade stocks and shares but what do when unemployment in both the US and UK keep increasing? Interestingly the major stock markets are also increasing.Unfortunately, equity markets are completely detached from the real economy. So as unemployment continues to rise, and is expected to continue rising throughout 2010, we could see the Dow...more
The recent weakness of the US Dollar has certainly helped bolster the commodities futures markets. With most commodities, like Gold and Crude Oil, priced in dollars, any dollar weakness can help boost the commodity prices. Gold has shot up to $1,100 level. Whilst the price may have gone a bit too far, too quickly, the trend is firmly in favour of the bulls. Of course, if there is any currency strength it could quickly return the $900 level.Oil, is a different kettle of fish. When the price hovers around the $70-$80 level then it is firmly at the price level that OPEC is looking to achieve.There is some pressure though on the oil market to continue higher. Forecast price upgrades have been released by both the US Energy Department and Credit Suisse. Both forecasts point to higher prices through 2010, citing the main drivers as rising demand and falling inventories.However, it is not a clear one-way bet. If the US Dollar finds some strength then that could weaken the oil price.What should an investor do? First they should note that all forms of speculation or investment, from trading stocks and shares to having a pension to buying a house, have a negative side. Spread betting does...more
The rose tinted view of financial data continues to drive the markets as more and more reasons are found to speculate on shares even as the driving impetus of the actual economy seems to be stuttering once again. As far as I can see, much of the data...more
In a recent statement, Simon Denham of London-based Capital Spreads said, Sterling remains popular for the moment and it is difficult to be too negative on a technical viewpoint as the downside is definitely an unproductive area for the moment. The...more
Do you find yourself looking for your dream home, but do not know where to start? You need to have a plan in place as a first step to owning your own home. When you plan ahead, you can be take more informed investment decisions. After all, purchasing...more
As the economic recovery continues, many people are considering gaining greater command of their investments. This is especially true after considering the good and bad points of how the credit crunch was handled.But what to trade, where to trade and...more
Investing in real estate can be quite frustrating at times. More often than not, the first time investors and buyers face a lot of problem in hunting down even the most basic information. The importance of online providers who assist in the entire...more
There are many of us who are very much eager and enthusiastic about procuring property for residential use or for our first business venture. For business owner, getting the right kind of space for setting up business is very much essential if they...more