Giles Coghlan

Giles Coghlan

As a professional market analyst and commentator, Giles' goal is simple: to explain the current reason markets are moving the way they are so you that can make better trading decisions right now. His cutting-edge analysis has been featured in Reuters, Business Insider, WSJ, Financial Times Adviser, NBC, LBC Radio, CoinTelegraph, Guardian Observer, National Express, and numerous other prestigious financial outlets.
Novo Nordisk Aims for the Top: CagriSema

Novo Nordisk Aims for the Top: CagriSema Poised for Breakthrough

The company hopes to differentiate itself as it faces strong competition from Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, which has already demonstrated greater weight loss, and other upcoming therapies that may offer simpler dosing options. As Novo prepares for critical clinical trial results due in December, the pressure is mounting, particularly after a 25% drop in stock value linked to lower-than-expected prescriptions for Wegovy and investor concerns
Seasonal Opportunities DAX

Seasonal Opportunities in the DAX

It is a repeated seasonal pattern that canny investors are well aware of. The pattern also shows an ability to withstand some volatility, as shown by a maximum drawdown of 10.9% in some years. However, the maximum gains during this period have reached as high as 22.19%, which compensates for the downside risks.
Will USD rise after US election

Will the dollar rise after the US election?

Looking at the USD moves. With markets anticipating a Trump victory as a protectionist move for the US further USD strength could well be the result of a Trump victory. Seasonally, the USD has gained 4 out of the last 6 elections in the US going back 25 years.
Can the FTSE 100 Beat the UK Budget Blues?

Can the FTSE 100 Beat the UK Budget Blues?

The FTSE 100 typically enters a strong period of growth from here until the end of the year. Over the last 25 years the FTSE 100 has gained 76% of the time with an average return of 2.80%. Furthermore, the largest gain was a 15.84% return in 2020. So, will the strong seasonal beat the budget blues?
November SP500

Remember, remember the first days of November!

Over the past 25 years, the S&P 500 has shown a pattern of positive returns over the first four days of the month of November, with a strong annualized return of 103.60% and a notable 72.00% win rate for trades. The cumulative profit chart shows steady gains across 25 years
USD Reaction to NFP

The U.S. Dollar Index Reaction to Non-Farm Payroll Reports

This week’s US labour report will be in key focus as investors seek to evaluate the Fed’s communication on rates. The Fed have signaled two rate cuts to come this year, and that has been supporting the USD higher over the last few weeks. So, on Friday November 01 a surprise in the jobs report could move the USD significantly.