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Market Analyst Matt Brown and Presenter Zak Mir discuss the turnaround in the UK banks. Lloyds Bank and Barclays both doubled underlying profits. The panel wonders whether turnaround in the fortunes is good for customers. Brown believes US preliminary GDP could move markets, but warns the strong earnings could overshadow the economic data release. Listen to the full segment for more info on- Is the UK economy back to square one? Outlook for S&P 500 and Gold #UK, #banks, #markets, #stocks, #equities, #forex, #currencies, #commodities, #trading #investing, #fundamentals, macro

Lloyds Bank and Barclays report doubled profits in the first quarter. There is consensus in the market that RBS is heading in the right direction. What’s behind the turnaround in the UK banks? Is the surge in profits for real and sustainable? Is the turnaround due to the fact that banks are focusing more on the normal course of business? Watch Roy Kaitcer, Investment Manager at Redmayne Bentley address the most pressing questions related to UK banks. Kaitcer says investors should look to HSBC and Lloyds Bank as favored yield plays for the future. Listen to the full segment for more info on: What’s driving the Pound higher & the impact of Pound rally on retailers and FTSE 100 #UK, #banks, #stocks, #equities, #HSBC, #LloydsBank, #trading, #markets, #technicals, #fundamentals, #macro, #investing

With equity markets back to near record high levels across the globe, one may be tempted to question the sustainability of the rally. However, there is little reason to fear as…. “There is plenty of cash waiting on the sidelines”, says Ben Kumar, Investment Manager at 7IM. Watch the full segment as Kumar details how equity markets wobble, but don’t implode on political risks and that creates an opportunity for dip buying. The segment concludes with the discussion on the UK banks. #markets, #trading, #equities, #stocks, #indices, #US, #Europe, #UK, #banks, #fundamentals, #macro, #investing

The main story of the UK corporate world today is - Lloyds Bank profit doubled up in the first three months of the year. This is indeed great news! However, it appears from the taxpayer point of view, the UK government may have missed the bus. The bank is witnessing a turnaround in fortunes and the share price is on the rise, but the government stake in Lloyds now stands below 2%. Listen to Rhodri Phillips, City Editor at talk about Lloyds results and the government’s decision to return the lender to the private sector. Also discussed is the outlook for RBS, AstraZeneca. #LloydsBank, #RBS, #banks, #UK, #markets, #equities, #earnings, #stocks, #trading, #investing, #fundamentals, #macro

James Hughes, Chief Market Analyst at GKFX discusses the potential rally in the EUR / USD pair to 1.10 levels if Macron comes out victorious in the second round. 1.10 is on the horizon”, says Hughes. “Watered down version of Trump’s tax plan would rattle markets”, he adds. Listen to the full segment for more info on- The equidistant channel (technical setup) on the EUR/USD chart and key levels to watch out for Geopolitical risks and the outlook for Gold #EUR/USD, #forex, #currencies, #France, #Macron, #politics, #elections, #fundamentals, #technicals, #gold, #commodities, #preciousmetals, #markets, #trading, #investing

Marc Ostwald, Strategist at ADMISI says the central banks are way behind the curve and the June Fed rate hike is on the cards. The ECB rate decision is due today. The speculation has gathered pace that Macron rally has paved way for the ECB Taper. Ostwald believes the ECB will refrain from prejudging the results of the second round of the French elections and would reiterate its ultra easy stance; given the core inflation remains low. Watch the full segment for more info on- Recent rally in the EUR Trump tax plan - why markets are disappointed #centralbanks, #interestrate, #monetarypolicy, #trading, #US, #Fed, #ECB, #macro, #fundamentals, #investing, #markets, #equities, #stocks, #forex, #currencies

Juan Colon, Co-Founder of Darwinex talks to Tip TV’s Matt Brown about the company’s business model, which is unique in a sense that it protects the intellectual property of traders as well as ensures optimum risk management to protect investors. Being a trader’s exchange, Darwinex Mantra is to let investors buy traders, but at the same time ensure the strategy remains a secret. Listen for more info on: Risk management system Profit sharing program for traders Darwinex as agency broker #Darwinex, #socialtrading, #markets, #trading

Shaun Richards from Not A Yes Man Economics joins Tip TV’s Zak Mir and BGC Partners Strategist, Mike Ingram, for a discussion on UK’s dysfunctional housing market, potential bubble burst, the impact on the UK economy and the BOE response. “If the housing prices start falling at a faster rate, BOE’s Haldane and Vlieghe would be the first to vote for a rate cut”, says Richards. Listen to the full segment for more info on- Drop in the property prices in central London BOE’s intervention in the mortgage rates Why believing that housing prices will never fall is a bad idea #UK, #economy, #macro, #fundamentals, #housing, #BOE, #centralbanks, #interestrate, #investing

Craig Erlam, Senior Market Analyst at Oanda sees a potential for big losses in the EUR/GBP pair once the crucial support at 0.83 is breached. Erlam is bullish on Cable, but does not rule out a short-term pull back to 1.26 . Also discussed is the outlook for EUR/JPY. The segment is hosted by Tip TV Presenter Zak Mir and BGC Partners Strategist Mike Ingram. Listen to the full segment for more info on the large head and shoulders pattern on EUR/GBP. #forex, #currencies, #trading, #markets, #fundamentals, #macro, #technicals, #EUR/GBP, #EUR/JPY, #GBP/USD

UK Consumer spending in March as represented by the Retail Sales dropped the most since 2011. Mike Ingram, Strategist at BGC Partner says, it is the sharp spike in the retail price inflation to five year high and flat wage growth that is hurting the UK consumer. Ingram says, “There is plenty of inflation in the pipeline" So no surprises if we see a sequential drop in the retail sales. Listen to the full segment to know if Trump’s tax cuts would boost the economic growth or merely benefit the top 5% of the US economy. #UK, #economy, #consumerspending, #retailsales, #inflation, #indicator, #fundamentals, #macro, #trading, #equities, #stocks, #macro, #forex, #currencies

Mike Van Dulken, Head of Research explains the upside reassertion in the FTSE 100, the outlook for Lloyds Bank and EUR/USD pair. He is joined by Tip TV Presenter Zak Mir and CEO of Brand Communications Alan Green. The point to be noted - Dulken talks about Macron being an independent candidate risks falling short of expectations after becoming President if he fails to secure a parliamentary majority. #FTSE100, #indices, #equities, #stocks, #UK, #GBP/USD, #markets, #forex, #currencies, #trading, #technicals, #fundamentals, #investing, #macro

Phil Thomas, Director of London South East (LSE) talks about the Monday’s Macron rally in the European stocks and goes on to discuss the most chatted, most discussed and top sequential risers on the LSE website. The list includes names like Ascent Resources (AST), Sirius Minerals (SXX) and Big Yellow Group (BYG). #LSE, #stocks, #equities, #markets, #UK, #AscentResources, #SiriusMinerals, #BigYellowGroup, #macro, #fundamentals

James Butterfill, Head of Research & Investment Strategy at ETF Securities, talks about the merits of trading the markets via Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), ETF flows pointing to Trump Slump i.e. unwinding of the Trump bump trades due to markets losing confidence in Trump’s ability to deliver tax reforms. Key points Noticed inflows into Long EUR positions against the USD Trump’s failure to get through Border Tax Adjustments means less scope for tax cuts Listen to the full segment to know what ETFs and ETPs are and how investors can use those to access the markets. #ETF, #ETP, #markets, #trading, #equities, #indices, #stocks, #forex, #currencies, #investing, #Trump, #US, #UK, #macro, fundamentals

Alan Green, CEO of Brand Communications talks to Tip TV Presenter Zak Mir about Macro rally, Goldman Sachs' bearish view on gold, Trump tax reforms and presents his outlook on Andalas Energy & Power (ADL), Defenx (DFX). Listen the full segment for more info on if gold will drop to $1200 over the next three months as expected by Goldman Sachs #markets, #trading, #equities, #stocks, #AndalasEnergy&Power, #Defenx, #UK, #fundamentals, #macro, #technicals, #fundamentals, #commodities, #precious #metals, #forex, #currencies

Ben Harrington, Business Journalist and Editor of Betaville website, talks about Jimmy Choo looking for buyers as part of a strategic review. The move was backed by the company's independent directors and JAB Luxury, its major shareholder. Harrington also sheds light on the 21st Century Fox's takeover of Sky and other pending deals. #Betaville, #M&A, #business, #UK, #US, #Europe, #economy, #macro

Tony Cross, Market Analyst at toptradr says the relief rally is due to markets assuming Le Pen will not win the second round of the French elections scheduled on May 7… and “that is quite logical”. Also in the offing is the discussion on the top traders of the last week and prop desk’s best trades. #markets, #trading, #toptradr, #equities, #forex, #currencies, #indices, #LePen, #France, #elections, #technicals, #fundamentals

Don’t get too excited by the spike in the stocks is the message that comes through after watching this segment. Panmure Gordon Senior Market Commentator David Buik says, “this is a relief rally, devoid of any logic - it’s a great relief for an old pensioner, but I know it's not going to last”. Buik also squashes argument that Macron would deliver sweeping reforms/changes and call is ludicrous. “France does not like change of any shape, size or description”, he adds. Listen to the full segment to hear Buik’s take on Trump’s tax overhaul plans, and what one can expect from the ECB and the BOJ this week. #equities, #stocks, #markets, #trading, #investing, #fundamentals, #macro, #economy, #France, #UK, #politics, #US

Seldom do we get to see fundamental and technical experts agree on the market. This is one such occasion where technical factors and fundamental factors point to oil market weakness ahead. Tip TV Presenter Zak Mir takes note of the key trend line resistance and bullish exhaustion on the charts before asking Gaurav Sharma, Business Editor and Oil Analyst at IB Times, about the fundamental picture. Sharma says it is widely believed that if the OPEC takes out one barrel, it indirectly subsidises one shale barrel and this psyche is hurting the oil markets. Listen to the full segment for more info on - upcoming OPEC meeting and potential price action in the near-term. #WTI, #Brent, #oil, #commodities, #energies, #trading, #macro, #fundamentals, #technicals, #OPEC, #non-OPEC

Macron and Le Pen are heading to runoff with the latest polls showing Macron in the lead with 62% support. What does it mean for the EUR pairs and markets in general? The EUR pairs have rallied this Monday morning. Jeremy Stretch, Head of G-10 FX at CIBC says Macron-Le Pen outcome provides scope for Draghi and Co to focus more on the underlying fundamentals. Does it mean the ECB will bring forward the Taper and talk up rate hike bets? If so, is the EUR poised for a sharp rally? Stretch says it is still too early to say so as Macron victory does not guarantee reforms as he still needs to secure a parliamentary majority. Find answers to your most pressing questions related to French elections and the FX markets, UK general election and the next move in the British Pound. #forex, #currencies, #trading, #markets, #EUR, #GBP, #fundamentals, #macro, #politics

UK PM Theresa May surprised us all last week as she called for a snap election to be held on June 8. Joe Twyman, Head of Political and Social Research at YouGov says the latest poll shows voters continue to back Theresa May and the labour party could be in for one of its worst performances in recent history. Listen to the full segment for more info on- May’s real reason for calling an election Potential for surprise/shock UKIP and labour strategy - can both parties gain ground in 6 weeks?