CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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UK inflation sends pound to 1 year high

UK inflation hit 2.9% in August with core prices up 2.7%, demonstrating that it is the weak currency, not just oil prices driving the change. The market is starting to call the Bank of England’s bluff that it plans to keep interest rates steady.

 

This is LCG’s daily Market Snapshot video. Our Head of Research Jasper Lawler offers a concise analysis of one of the day’s key themes or events and how it could affect the charts of an asset within the stock, forex, indices or commodities market.

 

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The information and comments provided herein under no circumstances are to be considered an offer or solicitation to invest and nothing herein should be construed as investment advice. The information provided is believed to be accurate at the date the information is produced. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please note that 71% of our retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money.