Markets under pressure. Markets react to North Korean actions today (29/08/17) European markets go red after North Korea fires a long range missile over Japan in defiance of the joint US and South Korean military exercises. UK – The FTSE 100 closed down at: 7337 Germany – The DAX fell …

FTSE 100 companies going ex dividend on 31/08/17… G4S PLC (GFS) Croda International PLC InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Hammerson PLC (HMSO) St James’s Place PLC (STJ)

Gold up equities down. The North Korean missile launch over Japan overnight has made investors nervous again. Gold and equities move in opposite directions as investors move to gold perceived as a safe haven during uncertain times.