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Financial events

What are the key financial events, sectors and markets you should be keeping an eye on as a trader?

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Market-moving events

  • Financial meetings
  • Political events
  • IPOs

ECB meeting

Learn about the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council announcement – including how it affects the European economy and financial markets.

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Federal Reserve meeting

Everything you need to know about the Federal Reserve’s FOMC announcement – including when it is, and why it’s important.

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OPEC meeting

Your essential guide to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meetings – find out how they affect global oil prices and other energy markets.

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US presidential election 2024

Learn about the US presidential election and how it might affect the markets.

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Earnings season

Trade when it matters this US earnings season, by taking your position the moment announcements happen.

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ByteDance (TikTok) IPO

Your guide to trading the ByteDance IPO. Learn more about the expected valuation and the company’s business model in this guide.

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Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17 000 global markets, with reliable execution

Deal seamlessly, wherever you are

Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app1

Feel secure with a trusted provider

With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service

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