Markets

Oil prices fall again

Oil prices fall again The downward pressure on oil continues with Brent crude at around $48.00 a barrel. It followed reports of export data showing a rise in OPEC shipments. Prices in 2016 fell to a low of approximately $28.00 a barrel.

Finance

Interest rates low – 10 Year Anniversary

Interest rates low – 10 Year Anniversary It’s been ten years since the last UK interest rate raise. On 5th July 2007 the Bank of England raised rates to 5.75% and now, ten years later, the rate is 0.25% with the next UK rate decision due on 3rd August 2017. …

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FTSE 250 – companies going ex dividend

FTSE 250 – companies going ex dividend FTSE 250 Companies going Ex Dividend for the week 3rd July 2027 to 7th July 2017… Entertainment One Ltd. (ETO) of Peppa Pig Fame. Ex Date: 06/07/17 – Record date: 07/07/17 – Pay date: 08/09/17 Homeserve PLC. (HSV). Ex date: 06/07/17 – Record …

Finance

Trump bump to continue?

Trump bump to continue? The DOW Jones pushed to a new intra-day high on 3rd July 2017 ahead of the holiday as the Trump bump effect continues. But just how much of this is attributable to Trump and how much higher can it go? Record highs It’s not that long …

Finance

FTSE 100 – Ex Dividend Dates

FTSE 100 – Ex Dividend Dates FTSE 100 Companies going Ex Dividend for the week 3rd July 2027 to 7th July 2017… Next PLC (NXT) – ex date: 06/07/17. Record date: 07/07/17. Pay Date: 01/08/17. Burberry Group PLC (BRBY) – ex date: 06/07/17. Record date: 0707/17. Pay date: 04/08/17. I …

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Early close today for the NYSE

Early close today for the NYSE The New York Stock Exchange closes early today at 13:00 (that’s 18:00 to you and me). The NYSE will be closed on 4th July for US Independence day, but futures will still be open. The 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration …

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Oil pressure downward slide continues

Oil pressure downward slide continues Oil down again. A barrel of Brent crude fell below $45.00 and US crude fell to below $43.00 a barrel – the lowest price so far this year. This is the lowest level now in seven months!

Markets

Crude oil price hits seven month low

Crude oil price hits seven month low… US crude-oil prices have entered into bear-market territory. A 20% drop from its most recent high defines bear territory for oil. Now at $43.00 a barrel will OPEC and the big produces act again? I don’t trade oil futures but I follow it …