Oil prices fall Stock markets are up – oil is down. It appears oversupply fears are playing a part in dragging prices down. It’s beginning to look like oil prices may level out at around $50.00 a barrel.

DOW Jones above 22000 again – but for how long? The DOW Jones Industrial Average moved above 22000 again today – but for how long? Markets generally appear calmer for the time being as the rhetoric between the US and North Korea subsides. The FTSE 100, DAX 30 and S&P …

Japan GDP Improves Japan’s economy grew 2.5% – this was above analysts expectations – up 4% year on year. Japan is the third largest economy in the world. The economy has been struggling for decades so this continuing improvement will be welcome news.

Telit Communications PLC (TCM) ‘popped’ on to my radar screen this morning after noticing its share price jump 13%. This is a share price rebound after falling previously due to the resignation of its boss. Telit is a Internet of Things (IoT) innovative company counting Tesla as one of its …

Gold gives Gold gives up some of its recent gains as it falls back from its two month high. Its not unusual for gold demand to be higher during uncertain periods such as geopolitical tensions. Gold is perceived as a ‘safe haven’ during periods of uncertainty. As stability returns – …

Asian markets head back up Despite disappointing economic data from China and continuing tensions between North Korea and the US . Asian markets chugged higher on Monday breaking a three day losing streak.

European markets regain ground Tensions between North Korea and the US unsettled markets last week. This morning European indices have recovered somewhat. The FTSE 100 rebounded by 50 points touching 7350 and the DAX 30 was up by 130 points raising it above the 12000 mark it fell below last …

FTSE 100 companies going ex dividend this week on Thursday 17th August 2017… FTSE 100 Companies EX Dividend this week Pearson PLC (PSON) Merlin Entertainments PLC (MERL) Ashtead Group PLC (AHT) Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (RB.) British American Tobacco PLC (BATS Legal & General PLC (LGEN) Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) …

Gold gains as a safe haven Gold is often considered a safe haven for investors during periods of uncertainty and with the continuing tension between the US and North Korea, now is no exception. Gold reached $1291 earlier (11/08/17) but has since fallen back.

DOW Jones below 22000 Escalating tensions between the US and North Korea have pushed the DOW Jones Industrial Average below 22000 for the first time in August as investors become concerned. Other indices are under pressure including the FTSE 100 and DAX 30