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2 weeks ago | ig.com | Olivia Young

Tariffs are taxes imposed by governments on imported goods and services. They serve various purposes, such as protecting domestic industries, generating revenue, and influencing trade balances. By increasing the cost of imported goods, tariffs can make domestic products more competitive. However, they can also lead to higher prices for consumers and potential retaliatory measures from trade partners.

1 month ago | ig.com | Kat Long

*Other fees may applyWhen investing in stocks there’s always the risk that you’ll lose more than your initial outlay. To help prevent this, it’s important to develop a clear investment strategy before buying Lloyds shares. Establishing clear financial targets for both the long and short term enables you to make key decisions such as the amount of capital you’d like to invest and how long you intend to hold it before potentially taking profit.

1 month ago | ig.com | Kat Long

Research Rolls-Royce sharesDownload the IG Invest app or open an online share dealing accountDecide how much money you want to investMake your investmentMonitor your positionStandard commissionIG Invest£0*Hargreaves Lansdown£11.95AJ Bell£5Interactive Investor£3.99*Other fees may applyRolls-Royce Holdings  is a multinational aerospace, defence and engineering company.

1 month ago | ig.com | Charles Archer

What are volatile stocks? Volatile stocks are shares in companies which experience sharp price movements over short periods of time. These swings may be caused by earnings announcements, economic indicators, company-specific developments, broader market trends, or even online commentary. Volatility is perhaps the most emotional word in the investing dictionary. For investors and traders with the required risk tolerance and psychological strength, volatile stocks can generate significant returns.

1 month ago | ig.com | Charles Archer

What Are the FAANG Stocks? FAANG is an acronym that refers to five of the most influential American technology companies: Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google (now Alphabet). The term was popularised by CNBC’s Jim Cramer in 2013 to spotlight a group of high-performing tech stocks with seemingly unstoppable momentum. Initially, it was just ‘FANG’ — with Apple added in 2017 due to its comparable scale and market impact.