Axel Rudolph
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Senior Technical Analyst @IGcom. Views are my own and not those of IG. Losses can exceed deposits, 67% of retail clients lose money.
Joined January 2022
Fed faces deepest split in years as December decision looms.
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FOMC faces deepest policy split in years. Markets price 84% chance of 25bp cut, but Powell's guidance on 2026 path matters more than December move.
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Trade of the week: up +20.35% in 2025 (+19% average over 7 years).
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No "Trade of the week" for this week. Instead, we are taking stock: we achieved a +20.35% gain in 2025 and an average +19% profit since 2019. We did so by being right only 46% of the time and risking...
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Bitcoin grinds higher after sharp sell-off and nears resistance Bitcoin is slowly recovering after a steep early-December sell-off that briefly pushed prices towards $84,000 before stabilising and heading back up again. https://t.co/UIAMi6QP7r
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Bitcoin has rebounded from $84K to retest the $94K area, but recent ETF outflows, liquidity pressure and institutional repositioning keep the outlook fragile. BTC must close above $94,213 to target...
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UK markets hold steady as gilts slide and defence stocks surge UK equities opened cautiously higher while government bonds weakened. Defence stocks extended multi-year gains despite funding uncertainty, as mixed economic signals complicated the outlook.
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FTSE 100 edges higher while UK gilts fall alongside European bonds. Defence stocks BAE and Babcock continue rallying despite long-term funding concerns.
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Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 as it dips while GBP/USD and the gold price range trade in low volatility.
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Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 as it dips while GBP/USD and the gold price range trade in low volatility.
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The Week Ahead: commencing 8 December This week sees the Fed likely cut rates by 25 bps. The RBA and BoC meet too, but these are expected to leave rates unchanged. Chinese inflation and UK gross domestic product (GDP) are other points to watch.
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A look ahead to the major events, economic releases and company news expected next week.
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DAX 40 market outlook 2026 Germany's benchmark index enters next year supported by resilient corporate earnings and low eurozone inflation, though US tariffs and currency headwinds create challenges.
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DAX 40 2026 outlook: Corporate earnings resilient despite tariffs, ECB easing expected as inflation falls. P/E of 17 vs S&P 500's 25 presents valuation opportunity.
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UK stocks edge higher as copper rally drives miners to fresh records.
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UK stocks gain as copper and gold miners hit records. Sterling strengthens while energy majors drag. Ocado, Greggs and Big Yellow move on corporate news.
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XRP pulls back from resistance as ETF inflows clash with bearish market signals
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XRP has come off resistance at US$2.22 as ETF inflows continue but technical pressure builds. The token is testing key support at US$2.08–US$1.82, with a break lower risking a slide toward US$1.61....
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Technical analysis of the DOW as it nears its record high while EUR/JPY drifts lower and US natural gas futures trade in 3-year highs.
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Technical analysis of the Dow as it nears its record high while EUR/JPY drifts lower and US natural gas futures trade in 3-year highs.
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FTSE 100 market outlook 2026: earnings resilience and BoE support.
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FTSE 100 2026 outlook: Earnings resilience, BoE rate cuts and P/E discount to peers support case for gains. Focus on 10,000 psychological barrier.
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BNB sees renewed interest as price breaks through resistance levels
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BNB has rebounded from $800 even as chain activity drops 57% and macro turbulence weighs on sentiment. A break above $906–$949 could open the path to $1,018 and the major $1,020–$1,087 resistance...
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UK markets consolidate as sterling pulls back and FTSE 100 lags European peers Sterling retreats from recent highs while FTSE 100 trails continental markets, as SSP surges and WPP prepares to exit the index.
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Sterling gives back gains as FTSE 100 lags Europe. SSP jumps 15% on earnings upgrade, while WPP exits FTSE 100 after 27 years.
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Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it remains bid while AUD/USD nears key resistance and the copper price rallies.
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Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it remains bid while AUD/USD nears key resistance and the copper price rallies.
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US stock market outlook for 2026: earnings and Fed support point higher Strong earnings and supportive Fed policy point to further gains for US stocks in 2026, even as mid-term volatility emerges.
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US stock outlook 2026: earnings growth and Fed rate cuts support equities. Mid-term volatility creates buying opportunities for investors.
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Solana attempts another recovery as institutional inflows rise and volatility builds. Solana is making another attempt at recovery after attracting over $100 million in institutional inflows and briefly surging above $140.
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Solana is back in focus with $101.7M in institutional inflows and a sharp rebound toward $140, but rising volatility and heavy holder losses keep pressure on SOL. Key levels include resistance at...
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European shares edge higher but FTSE 100 lags on bank weakness.
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STOXX 600 rises 0.2% led by tech and industrials. FTSE 100 underperforms on bank weakness. Smiths surges on detection unit sale, Sainsbury's falls on Qatar stake sale.
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S&P 500, silver rally lose upside momentum while USD/JPY consolidates.
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Technical analysis of the S&P 500 and silver price as their rallies lose upside momentum while USD/JPY consolidates below its short-term downtrend line.
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FTSE 100 rises as banks rally on stress test pass UK banks lead FTSE gains after passing Bank of England (BoE) stress tests, while warnings about AI valuations and gilt positions highlight market vulnerabilities.
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FTSE 100 climbs as banks rally after passing BOE stress tests. BOE warns of AI bubble risks while UK housing and retail data show resilience.
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Ether struggles under sell-off pressure as liquidity tightens and big holders accumulate Ether has endured sharp swings in recent weeks, sliding as low as the $2,600–$2,800 region despite rising expectations of a December Fed rate cut. https://t.co/D8JH1BVpwK
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Ether remains under pressure after dropping toward $2,800 despite stronger risk appetite and rising Fed rate-cut expectations. Weak ETF flows, liquidity stress and a dominant downtrend contrast...
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