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| Stocks. Daily history for Feb 222012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 232012: |
| Dow 12,946.81 -18.88 -0.15%, Nasdaq 2,934.49 -14.08 -0.48%, S&P 500 1,358.15 -4.06 -0.30% |
| American focus: pound and the yen declined |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Oil fluctuated |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,916.55 -11.65 -0.20%, CAC 40 3,447.37 -17.87 -0.52%, DAX 6,843.87 -64.31 -0.93% |
| Gold retreats |
| US stocks stuck in neutral: Dow 12,955.02 -10.67 -0.08%, Nasdaq 2,944.95 -3.62 -0.12%, S&P 500 1,361.08 -1.13 -0.08% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| GBP/USD breaks below $1.5660 and extends lows to $1.5653. Some demand now noted into $1.5650 with more noted on a break of $1.5640. |
| U.S.: Existing Home Sales , January 4.57 (forecast 4.67) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,965.84 +0.15 +0.00%, Nasdaq 2,942.00 -6.57 -0.22%, S&P 1,361.28 -0.93 -0.07% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.1%, Nasdaq futures -0.2% |
| European session: the pound fell |
| Belgium: Business Climate, February -7.7 (forecast -7.9) |
| Orders |
| FITCH downgrades Greece to "С" from "ССС" follows Eurogroup statement |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany govt see no need to increase ESM volume |
| Germany sells E4.282 bn of the new 0.25% 2-yr Schatz at 0.25%, covered 1.8 times (2.2) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Eurozone: Industrial New Orders, y/y, December -1.7% (forecast -2.8%) |
| Eurozone: Industrial New Orders s.a., m/m, December +1.9% (forecast +0.6%) |
| 2012.02.22 11:45:08 Sterling Falls To Fresh 2012 Low Vs Euro |
| BOE Minutes: |
| Asian session: The dollar rose to a six-month high of 80.00 yen |
| Eurozone: Services PMI, February 49.4 (forecast 50.7) |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Germany: Services PMI, February 52.6 (forecast 53.6) |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| France: Services PMI, February 50.3 (forecast 51.9) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 212012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 212012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Feb 222012: |
| Dow 12,943.06 -6.81 -0.05%, Nasdaq 2,939.33 -12.45 -0.42%, S&P 500 1,360.21 -1.02 -0.07% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on $2.76 to $106.00 per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Oil rose to the highest level in more than nine months |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,928.2 -17.05 -0.29%, CAC 40 3,465.24 -7.30 -0.21%, DAX 6,908.18 -40.07 -0.58% |
| Gold rose |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,989.68 +39.81 +0.31%, Nasdaq 2,962.02 +10.24 +0.35%, S&P 500 1,366.38 +5.15 +0.38% |
| Eurozone: Consumer Confidence, February -20.1 (forecast -20.1) |
| Options: |
| Company news: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.3%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| European session: the euro retreated from reached high |
| Canada: Retail Sales ex Autos, m/m, December 0.0% (forecast +0.3%) |
| Canada: Wholesale Sales, m/m, December +0.9% (forecast +0.6%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| EFSF ыells E1.99bn versus target E2.0bn. Avg yield 0.1908%, cover 3.12. |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on February 23th 2012 |
| GBP/USD breaks below $1.5800 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: PSNB, bln, January -7.8 (forecast -8.9) |
| Asian session: The euro climbed to a three-month high against the yen and reversed losses versus the dollar |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Switzerland: Trade Balance, January 1.55 (forecast 1.95) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 202012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Feb 212012: |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,945.25 +40.18 +0.68%, CAC 40 3,472.54 +32.92 +0.96%, DAX 6,948.25 +100.22 +1.46% |
| Oil rose |
| Gold little changed |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
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| U.S. financial markets are closed today in observance of Presidents Day |
| France received bids amounting to 29.555 billion euros at an auction on placement oftreasury bills |
| Orders |
| The head of the Eurogroup Junker: "I suppose that a definitive agreement for Greece will be made later on Monday" |
| Orders |
| European session: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on EUR/USD |
| BBK: “Germanys annual inflation rate likely to ease over next months” |
| EUR/USD come back above $1,3200. Offers seen in area of session high ($1,3240). Bids - $1,3200 and below $1,3180. Currently the pair is at $1,3220 area. |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar dropped against most major peers |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| UK week ahead: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Feb 202012: |
| Dow 12,951.88 +47.80 +0.37%, Nasdaq 2,950.99 -8.86 -0.30%, S&P 500 1,360.84 +2.80 +0.21% |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| Canada: Leading Indicators, m/m, January +0.7% (forecast +0.6%) |
| U.S.: CPI excluding food and energy, Y/Y, January +2.3% (forecast +2.2%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Canada: Consumer Price Index m / m, January +0.4% (forecast +0.3%) |
| Canada: Consumer price index, y/y, January +2.5% (forecast +2.3%) |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Retail Sales (YoY) , January +2.0% (forecast +0.6%) |
| Asian session: The yen dropped against all its major peers |
| Eurozone: Current account, adjusted, bln , December 2.0 (forecast 2.3) |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: Producer Price Index (YoY), January +3.4% (forecast +3.1%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 162012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Feb 172012: |
| Dow 12,905.82 +124.87 +0.98%, Nasdaq 2,958.14 +42.31 +1.45%, S&P 500 1,357.93 +14.70 +1.09% |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Oil advanced in New York |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Vaults $1.3100 now as the euro gans a fresh head of steam in the wake of the report that eurosystem is swapping old Greek bonds for new, presumed a precursor to the PSI deal. |
| European stocks closed little change: FTSE 100 5,885.23 -6.93 -0.12%, CAC 40 3,391.29 +0.94 +0.03%, DAX 6,745.28 -12.66 -0.19% |
| EUR/USD Euro updated daily low of $1.3084 |
| Gold depreciates against the dollar strengthening |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,838.47 +57.52 +0.45%, Nasdaq 2,925.71 +9.88 +0.34%, S&P 500 1,347.80 +4.57 +0.34% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey, February 10.2 (forecast 8.5) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,796.61 +15.66 +0.12%, Nasdaq 2,916.51 +0.68 +0.02%, S&P 1,343.77 +0.54 +0.04% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures 0.0% |
| European session: the euro fell |
| Greek 10-year spread widens to fresh EMU record high at +3608bps. |
| U.S.: Housing Starts, mln, January 0.676 (forecast 0.670) |
| U.S.: Building Permits, mln, January 0.699 (forecast 0.680) |
| U.S.: PPI, y/y, January +4.1% (forecast +4.1%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| FRANCE BTAN AUCTION RESULTS: AFT sold E8.45bln vs target E7.0-E8.5bln |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ECB Monthly Bulletin: |
| Asian session: The euro dropped to a three-week low |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on Presidents Day holiday |
| Emtialar için günlük özet 15 şubat2012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 152012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 162012: |
| Dow 12,770.12 -108.16 -0.84%, Nasdaq 2,918.32 -13.51 -0.46%, S&P 500 1,342.69 -7.81 -0.58% |
| FOMC Minutes: |
| United Kingdom: Average Earnings, 3m/y , January +2.0% (forecast +1.8%) |
| United Kingdom: Average earnings ex bonuses, 3 m/y, January 2.0% (forecast 1.9%) |
| Asian session: The euro rose to its highest level in two months |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| France: GDP, Y/Y, IV quarter +1.4% (forecast +1.1%) |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 142012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Feb 142012: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Italy auction results: sold E6bln vs target E3.75bln-E6.0bln |
| Greece Q4 flash GDP fell 7% vs -5.0% in Q3. |
| BOE King: “MPC sees CPI falling to around 2% goal by end 2012” |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Industrial Production (YoY), December -2.0% (forecast -1.2%) |
| Eurozone: ZEW Economic Sentiment, February 5.4 (forecast -21.1) |
| Eurozone: Industrial production, (MoM), December -1.1% (forecast -1.1%) |
| United Kingdom: RPI-X, Y/Y, January +3.9% (forecast +4.2%) |
| United Kingdom: HICP ex EFAT, Y/Y, January +2.6% (forecast +2.0%) |
| United Kingdom: Retail Price Index, m/m, January -0.6% (forecast -0.4%) |
| United Kingdom: HICP, Y/Y, January +3.6% (forecast +3.6%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar gained versus all its major counterparts |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 132012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 132012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Feb 142012: |
| Dow 12,884.90 +83.67 +0.65%, Nasdaq 2,932.45 +28.57 +0.98%, S&P 500 1,352.81 +10.17 +0.76% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rosel on $2.33 to $101.00 per barrel |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Gold strengthens |
| US: Obama is speaking on budget, says has added 3.7m jobs in 43 mos. |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,905.7 +53.31 +0.91%, CAC 40 3,384.55 +11.41 +0.34%, DAX 6,738.47 +45.51 +0.68% |
| Oil climbed |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,847.28 +46.05 +0.36%, Nasdaq 2,922.31 +18.43 +0.63%, S&P 500 1,349.08 +6.44 +0.48% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stock open: Dow 12,873.24 +72.01 +0.56%, Nasdaq 2,927.29 +23.41 +0.81%, S&P 1,351.29 +8.65 +0.64% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.6% |
| European session: |
| Reuters: Greek PSI deal to be announced Wed after Eurogroup meeting |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Recommendations on pair EUR/USD from UBS |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Recommendations on pair AUD/USD from Charmer Charts |
| Asian session: The yen declined against the euro and other major peers |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Switzerland: Producer & Import Prices, y/y, January -2.4% (forecast -2.2%) |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Feb 132012: |
| Dow 12,754.61 -135.85 -1.05%, Nasdaq 2,897.78 -29.45 -1.01%, S&P 500 1,338.26 -13.69 -1.01% |
| American focus: euro fell |
| US stocks declined: Dow 12,781.33 -109.13 -0.85%, Nasdaq 2,907.72 -19.51 -0.67%, S&P 500 1,341.99 -9.96 -0.74% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, February 72.5 (forecast 74.3) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,780.49 -109.97 -0.85%, Nasdaq 2,899.32 -27.91 -0.95%, S&P 1,339.05 -12.90 -0.95% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.8% |
| CS says Dec trade deficit printed slightly wider than expectations |
| European session: the euro retreated from reached high |
| Canada: Trade balance, billions, December 2.7 (forecast 0.7) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| EUR/USD showed lows below $1,3200 as LAOS party head says wont vote for new rescue plan. |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany govt: “Risks of Greek default uncontrollable” |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: Demand for the euro was limited |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Output (YoY) , January +4.1% (forecast +3.7%) |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index (YoY), January -0.8% (forecast -0.7%) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| France: Industrial Production, y/y, December -1.3% (forecast -0.6%) |
| France: Industrial Production, m/m, December -1.4% (forecast -0.8%) |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: CPI, y/y , January +2.1% (forecast +2.0%) |
| Germany: CPI, m/m, January -0.4% (forecast -0.4%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 92012: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Company news: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,913.32 +29.37 +0.23%, Nasdaq 2,922.75 +6.89 +0.24%, S&P 1,353.10 +3.14 +0.23% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) was initiated with a Neutral and a target price of $30 at Mizuho. |
| ECB Draghi: All nonstand measures temporary by nature |
| Canada: New Housing Price Index , December +0.1% (forecast +0.5%) |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 04/02/12 358 (forecast 390) |
| European session: the euro retreated from reached high |
| Eurozone: ECB Interest Rate Decision, 1.00% (forecast 1.00%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| BOE MPC extends QE by stg50bln to stg325bln, as widely expected. |
| United Kingdom: BoE Interest Rate Decision, 0.50% (forecast 0.50%) |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Ifo: EMU economic climate rises to 84.8 in 1q from 83.7 in 4q |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Trade in goods , December -7.1 (forecast -8.4) |
| United Kingdom: Manufacturing Production (YoY), December +0.8% (forecast +0.3%) |
| Asian session: The euro rose toward a two-month high |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Switzerland: SECO Consumer Climate, IV quarter -19 |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 82012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Feb 82012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 92012: |
| Dow 12,876.38 -1.82 -0.01%, Nasdaq 2,913.06 +8.98 +0.31%, S&P 500 1,348.98 +1.93 +0.14% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on $0.30 to $98.41 per barrel |
| American focus: the euro fluctuated |
| European stocks close: |
| FED Williams: «Сan do QE3 if GDP is below potential, there is no progress on employment, or inflation is low» |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Oil retreated |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,875.93 -14.33 -0.24%, CAC 40 3,410 -1.54 -0.05%, DAX 6,748.76 -5.44 -0.08% |
| Gold fluctuates |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Poked lower again for prints around $1.3220 and Rtr headline adds weight as they cite eurozone official saying ECB not decided on PSI/OSI participation |
| US stocks declined: Dow 12,846.00 -32.20 -0.25%, Nasdaq 2,898.86 -5.22 -0.18%, S&P 500 1,344.82 -2.23 -0.17% |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 03/02/12 +0.3 |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Reuters according to a government source: Italian GDP probably lower in Q4 than in Q3 when it fell 0.2%. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,874 -4 -0.03%, Nasdaq 2,908 +3 +0.12%, S&P 1,348 +1 +0.06%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| European session: |
| Canada: Housing Starts, January 198 (forecast 192) |
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| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| Germany alloted E3.293bln of 0.75% Feb 2017 Bobl 162 issue at an average yield 0.91% (0.90%) and cover 1.8 (2.8). |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen weakened versus all of its major peers |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: Trade Balance, December 13.9 (forecast 14.1) |
| Switzerland: Unemployment Rate, January 3.4% (forecast 3.1%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 72012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Feb 82012: |
| Dow 12,872.52 +27.39 +0.21%, Nasdaq 2,901.54 -0.45 -0.02%, S&P 500 1,345.92 +1.59 +0.12% |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Oil rose as the dollar weakened |
| EUR/USD Euro reached the 8-week highs on hopes on Greece |
| European stocks slightly changed: FTSE 100 5,890.26 -1.94 -0.03%, CAC 40 3,411.54 +6.27 +0.18%, DAX 6,754.2 -10.63 -0.16% |
| Gold is rising on rumors of Greece and Bernankes comments |
| US stocks push to session highs: Dow 12,870.18 +25.05 +0.20%, Nasdaq 2,905.31 +3.32 +0.11%, S&P 500 1,345.07 +0.74 +0.06% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,817.88 -27.25 -0.21%, Nasdaq 2,895.78 -6.21 -0.21%, S&P 1,340.78 -3.55 -0.26% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.2% |
| Company news: Coca-Cola (KO) Q4 EPS of $0.79 (cons $0.01). Revenue of $11B (+5% Y/Y) in-line. Shares +0.9% premarket. |
| International Business Machines (IBM) was initiated with a Buy at Sterne Agee. |
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| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| SNB Jordan: “The Swiss National Bank is firmly committed to defend its minimum exchange rate target at all times and stands ready to take further action should economic developments require.” |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany: Industrial Production (YoY), December +0.9% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro slid versus 12 of its 16 major counterparts |
| Switzerland: Foreign Currency Reserves, January 227,2 |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 62012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 62012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Feb 72012: |
| Dow 12,825.18 -37.05 -0.29%, Nasdaq 2,897.45 -8.21 -0.28%, S&P 500 1,342.44 -2.46 -0.18% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.93 to $96.91 per barrel |
| American focus: Euro restored |
| European stocks close: |
| EU Commissioner for Greece: "Greece will remain in the euro area, if the reforms will be implemented" |
| EU Van Rompuy: “Were facing a long crisis” |
| U.S. stocks declined |
| Oil declined in New York |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,892.2 -8.87 -0.15%, CAC 40 3,405.27 -22.65 -0.66%, DAX 6,764.83 -1.84 -0.03% |
| German Chancellor Merkel: "We refuse to acknowledge the bankruptcy of Greece" |
| Gold falls as the dollar gain |
| US stocks declined: Dow 12,820.38 -41.85 -0.33%, Nasdaq 2,895.60 -10.06 -0.35%, S&P 500 1,341.26 -3.64 -0.27% |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,819.85 -42.38 -0.33%, Nasdaq 2,894.81 -10.85 -0.37%, S&P 1,340.68 -4.22 -0.31% |
| Canada: Ivey Purchasing Managers Index, January 64.1 (forecast 57.8) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| FED, Bullard says that hes more bullish on economy, thinking +3% growth in 2012, econ could strengthen further in 2013. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.4%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| European session: |
| Orders |
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| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro weakened against almost all of its 16 major counterparts |
| Eurozone: Sentix Investor Confidence, February -11.1 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
| Switzerland: Foreign Currency Reserves, January |
| United Kingdom: Halifax house price index 3m Y/Y, January -1.8% |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Feb 62012: |
| Dow 12,857.88 +152.47 +1.20%, Nasdaq 2,906.56 +46.88 +1.64%, S&P 500 1,344.31 +18.77 +1.42% |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Oil stabilized |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,901.07 +105.00 +1.81%, CAC 40 3,427.92 +51.26 +1.52%, DAX 6,766.67 +111.04 +1.67% |
| Gold fell due to the strengthening dollar |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Jan ISM Non-Mfg Index components |
| U.S.: ISM Non-Manufacturing, January 56.8 (forecast 52.8) |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.9%, Nasdaq futures +0.9% |
| Orders |
| U.S.: Average hourly earnings , January +0.2% (forecast +0.2%) |
| U.S.: Unemployment Rate, January 8.3% (forecast 8.4%) |
| European session: investors awaited at US employment data |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| CANADA: Jan unemployment 7.6% |
| JPMorgan analysts cut BOE MPC Feb QE forecast to Stg50bln vs Stg75bln previous call. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Asian session: The euro headed for a weekly decline against all of its 16 major peers |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Retail Sales (YoY), December -1.6% (forecast -1.3%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro headed for a weekly decline against all of its 16 major peers |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Services, January 56.0 (forecast 53.6) |
| Eurozone: Services PMI, January 50.4 (forecast 50.5) |
| Germany: Services PMI, January 53.7 (forecast 54.5) |
| France: Services PMI, January 52.3 (forecast 51.7) |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 22012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Feb 22012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 22012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Feb 32012: |
| Dow 12,711.47 -4.99 -0.04%, Nasdaq 2,857.58 +9.31 +0.33%, S&P 500 1,325.57 +1.48 +0.11% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on 1.3% to 6-week low $96.36 per barrel |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close: |
| SNBs Jordan: “Will enforce minimum exchange rate with utmost determination” |
| U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses |
| Oil drops in New York |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,796.07 +5.35 +0.09%, CAC 40 3,376.66 +9.20 +0.27%, DAX 6,655.63 +38.99 +0.59% |
| Gold rose |
| Greek Finance Minister: "Negotiations to increase the aid package to Greece in the $130 billion" |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,730.24 +13.78 +0.11%, Nasdaq 2,865.48 +17.21 +0.60%, S&P 500 1,327.35 +3.26 +0.25% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,732.28 +15.82 +0.12%, Nasdaq 2,853.44 +5.17 +0.18%, S&P 1,324.88 +0.79 +0.06% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 28/01/2012 367 (forecast 371) |
| European session: the euro fell |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| EUR/USD fell below $1.3100 as market reacts to reported comments from EU Juncker that Greek/PSI debt talks ultra difficult. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| France sold E7.962bln vs E6.5bln-E8.0bln |
| The euro spikes higher on China Wen comments that China is considering greater involvement in EFSF and ESM. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| SPAIN AUCTION RESULTS: |
| Eurozone: Producer Price Index (YoY) , December +4.3% (forecast +4.3%) |
| Eurozone: Producer Price Index, MoM , December -0.2% (forecast -0.1%) |
| United Kingdom: PMI Construction, January 51.4 (forecast 53.0) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar weakened against most of its 16 major counterparts |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Feb 12012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Feb 12012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Feb 12012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 22012: |
| Dow 12,760.59 +127.68 +1.01%, Nasdaq 2,851.15 +37.31 +1.33%, S&P 500 1,328.13 +15.72 +1.20% |
| IIF says it expects Greek deal next week |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.83 to $97.61 per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Oil futures pared gains |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,791 +109.11 +1.92%, CAC 40 3,367 +68.91 +2.09%, DAX 6,617 +157.73 +2.44% |
| Gold rose |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,775.99 +143.08 +1.13%, Nasdaq 2,842.66 +28.82 +1.02%, S&P 500 1,327.00 +14.59 +1.11% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 27/01/2012 +4.2 |
| U.S.: Construction Spending, m/m, December +1.5% (forecast +0.9%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,737 +104 +0.82%, Nasdaq 2,829 +15 +0.53%, S&P 1,322 +9 +0.72% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.4% |
| European session: |
| U.S.: ADP Employment Report, January 170 (forecast 193) |
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| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany alloted E4.093bln of its 2.00% Jan 2022 Bund at an average yield of 1.82% (1.93%) and cover 1.4 (1.3). |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Harmonized CPI, Y/Y, January +2.7% (forecast +2.7%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , January 52.1 (forecast 50.2) |
| Asian session: The euro maintained a two-day decline |
| Eurozone: Manufacturing PMI, January 48.8 (forecast 48.7) |
| Germany: Manufacturing PMI, January 51.0 (forecast 50.9) |
| France: Manufacturing PMI, January 48.5 (forecast 48.5) |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Switzerland: Manufacturing PMI, January 47.3 (forecast 52.0) |
| Switzerland: Retail Sales Y/Y, December +0.6% (forecast +1.6%) |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| United Kingdom: Nationwide house price index , January -0.2% (forecast -0.1%) |
| United Kingdom: Nationwide house price index, y/y, January +0.6% (forecast +1.2%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 312012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Feb 12012: |
| Dow 12,631.66 -22.06 -0.17%, Nasdaq 2,813.34 +1.40 +0.05%, S&P 500 1,311.98 -1.03 -0.08% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.30 to $98.48 per barrel |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks reversed gains |
| Oil retreated from highs |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,682 +10.52 +0.19%, CAC 40 3,299 +32.91 +1.01%, DAX 6,459 +14.46 +0.22% |
| Gold rose |
| US stocks fell: Dow 12,581.37 -72.35 -0.57%, Nasdaq 2,801.44 -10.50 -0.37%, S&P 500 1,308.27 -4.74 -0.36% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Jan Chicago PM Index’ components |
| U.S.: Consumer confidence , January 61.1 (forecast 68.4) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,705.11 +51.39 +0.41%, Nasdaq 2,826.11 +14.17 +0.50%, S&P 1,320.41 +7.40 +0.56% |
| U.S.: Chicago Purchasing Managers Index , January 60.2 (forecast 63.2) |
| Company news: Exxon Mobil’ Q4 EPS of $1.97 in-line. Revenue of $121.6B (+15.6% Y/Y) misses by $4.2B. Shares of XOM -1.36%. |
| U.S.: S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, y/y, November -3.7% (forecast -3.2%) |
| European session: |
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| Canada: Raw Material Price Index, December -2.4% (forecast +0.2%) |
| Canada: GDP (m/m) , November -0.1% (forecast +0.2%) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| EUR/USD set fresh intraday highs Y100.86. Offers seen ahead through Y100.90/00, a break opens way to Y101.20 (50 Day MA). |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Unemployment Rate , December 10.4% (forecast 10.4%) |
| Asian session: The dollar weakened against most of its major peers |
| United Kingdom: Net Lending to Individuals, bln, December 0.4 (forecast 1.2) |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Germany: Unemployment Change, January -34 (forecast -8) |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| France: Consumer spending , December -0.7% (forecast +0.3%) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: Retail sales, real unadjusted, y/y, December -0.9% (forecast +0.9%) |
| Germany: Retail sales, real adjusted , December -0.9% (forecast +0.9%) |
| Switzerland: UBS Consumption Indicator, December 0.92 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 302012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jan 312012: |
| Dow 12,644.22 -16.24 -0.13%, Nasdaq 2,811.60 -4.95 -0.18%, S&P 500 1,311.78 -4.55 -0.35% |
| EU promises to undertake large-scale action to overcome the crisis |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Oil fell |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,671 -62.36 -1.09%, CAC 40 3,266 -53.12 -1.60%, DAX 6,444 -67.53 -1.04% |
| The euro / Swiss franc fell to 1.2040, its lowest level since September 15 |
| Gold retreats |
| US stocks pare losses slightly: Dow 12,576.90 -83.56 -0.66%, Nasdaq 2,803.16 -13.39 -0.48%, S&P 500 1,306.67 -9.66 -0.73% |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,551.17 -109.29 -0.86%, Nasdaq 2,788.70 -27.85 -0.99%, S&P 1,302.24 -14.09 -1.07% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.9%, Nasdaq futures -0.9% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| European session: the euro fell |
| U.S.: Personal Income, m/m, December +0.5% (forecast +0.3%) |
| DB: "We wonder whether the Fed is being too pessimistic in its unemployment projections” |
| Germany: CPI, m/m, January -0.4% (forecast -0.4%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Italy sold E7.475bn vs E5.5bln-E8.0bln |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Business climate indicator , January -0.12 (forecast -0.25) |
| Eurozone: Economic sentiment index , January 93.4 (forecast 93.8) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro declined against the dollar |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jan 302012: |
| Dow 12,673.10 -61.53 -0.48%, Nasdaq 2,815.33 +10.05 +0.36%, S&P 500 1,317.18 -1.25 -0.09% |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks declined |
| EUR/USD : The euro rose to $ 1.3200 area and retreated (current value $ 1.3185) |
| Oil rose for a third day |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,733 -61.75 -1.07%, CAC 40 3,319 -44.47 -1.32%, DAX 6,512 -27.87 -0.43% |
| Gold increases the third straight day |
| U.S. stocks traded in different directions: Dow 12,680.93 -53.70 -0.42%, Nasdaq 2,813.61 +8.33 +0.30%, S&P 500 1,316.55 -1.88 -0.14% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| U.S. Geithner: “U.S. growing now between 2%-3%, this is realistic |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen rose against all of its 16 major peers |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| German Fin Min: We Will Discuss Boosting Rescue Funds In March |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 262012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 262012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jan 272012: |
| Dow 12,728.88 -28.08 -0.22%, Nasdaq 2,801.82 -16.49 -0.59%, S&P 500 1,317.31 -8.75 -0.66% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on $0.30 to $99.70 per barrel |
| American focus: the dollar weakened |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks reversed gains |
| Senate vote ends congressional action on $1.2 tln borrowing limit rise |
| Oil rose |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,795 +72.20 +1.26%, CAC 40 3,363 +50.75 +1.53%, DAX 6,540 +118.00 +1.84% |
| Gold rose |
| U.S. stocks retreat: Dow 12,785.94 +28.98 +0.23%, Nasdaq 2,814.07 -4.24 -0.15%, S&P 500 1,323.73 -2.33 -0.18% |
| From 26th of January 2012 percentage of margin changes on GOLD |
| U.S.: New Home Sales, December 307 (forecast 322) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks Open: Dow 12,798.51 +41.55 +0.33%, Nasdaq 2,824.36 +6.05 +0.21%, S&P 1,329.27 +3.21 +0.24%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.5%, Nasdaq futures +0.4% |
| European session: the dollar is under pressure |
| U.S.: Durable goods orders ex defense, December +3.5% (forecast +5.4%) |
| U.S.: Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation , December +2.1% (forecast +0.9%) |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| EU COMM: Troika not talking about writing down Greek holdings. |
| Percentage of margin on GOLD reduced |
| Italy auction result: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar traded 0.1 percent from the least in five weeks against the euro |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| France: Consumer confidence , January 81 (forecast 80) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey, February 5.9 (forecast 5.6) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 252012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 252012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jan 262012: |
| Dow 12,717.07 +41.32 +0.33%, Nasdaq 2,812.31 +25.67 +0.92%, S&P 500 1,322.53 +7.88 +0.60% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on $0.45 to $99.40 per barrel |
| American focus: dollar fell |
| European stocks close: |
| Gold rockets above $1,700 on Fed rate outlook |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Marginal fresh high for the day though pair thus far stalling in the area of the weeks high just shy of $1.3060 |
| The Fed left the discount rate at 0.75% |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel: "The problem of unemployment in the EU is solved" |
| Oil erases losses |
| European stocks closed in different ways: FTSE 100 5,723 -28.90 -0.50%, CAC 40 3,312 -10.17 -0.31%, DAX 6,422 +2.63 +0.04% |
| Gold is cheaper second day |
| U.S. stocks traded mixed: Dow 12,596.28 -79.47 -0.63%, Nasdaq 2,791.34 +4.70 +0.17%, S&P 500 1,310.32 -4.33 -0.33% |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 20/01/12 +3.6 |
| Company news: Boeing Corp announced a firm order from Norwegian Airlines for 100 of 737-MAX and 22 of 737-800 planes, order valued at $11.4b. Shares of BA -2.87%. |
| U.S.: Pending Home Sales (MoM) , December -3.5% (forecast -0.3%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,612.32 -63.43 -0.50%, Nasdaq 2,796.05 +9.41 +0.34%, S&P 1,309.77 -4.88 -0.37% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| Company news: Boeing’ (BA) Q4 EPS of $1.32 vs cons $1.01. Revenue of $19.6B (+18% Y/Y) vs cons $19.38B. |
| European session: focus on the Federal Open Market Committee’s first release of interest-rate forecasts |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Germany Merkel: “We have not yet overcome the eurozone crisis” |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany alloted E2.458bln July 2042 Bund. Average yield of 2.62% vs 2.82% previous and covered 2.1 times vs 1.1 previous. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Mortgage Approvals, December 36.2 (forecast 35.3) |
| United Kingdom: GDP, y/y, IV quarter +0.8% (forecast +0.8%) |
| Asian session: The yen weakened against all of its 16 major counterparts |
| Germany: IFO - Business Climate, January 108.3 (forecast 107.7) |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 242012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 242012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jan 252012: |
| Dow 12,661.56 -47.26 -0.37%, Nasdaq 2,784.17 0.00 0.00%, S&P 500 1,313.34 -2.66 -0.20% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.63 to $98.95 per barrel |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| European stocks close: |
| ECBs Weidmann: "ECB cannot resolve EMU debt crisis by printing money" |
| U.S. stocks retreated |
| German Finance Minister Schäuble: "We need a close connection between the financial agreement and ESM" |
| Oil fell |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,752 -30.66 -0.53%, CAC 40 3,323 -15.77 -0.47%, DAX 6,419 -17.40 -0.27% |
| Gold retreated from a six-week high |
| U.S. stocks try to recover: Dow 12,674.20 -34.62 -0.27%, Nasdaq 2,786.50 +2.33 +0.08%, S&P 500 1,313.17 -2.83 -0.22% |
| IMF cuts global growth ests to +3.3% in 2012 (-0.7pt from Sept) and to +3.9% in 2013 (-0.6pt from Sept). Biggest cuts seen in Europe. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stock open: Dow 12,628.14 -80.68 -0.63%, Nasdaq 2,766.57 -17.60 -0.63%, S&P 1,306.18 -9.82 -0.75% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.6%, Nasdaq futures -0.5% |
| S&Ps Chambers saying Greece default is a matter of when, not if. |
| Belgium: Business Climate, January -9.5 (forecast -10.1) |
| Canada: Retail Sales ex Autos, m/m, November +0.3% (forecast +0.2%) |
| Today on focus will be reports the following DOW components: |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Industrial New Orders, y/y, November -2.7% (forecast -2.7%) |
| United Kingdom: PSNB, bln, December 13.7 (forecast 12.7) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Eurozone: Services PMI, January 50.5 (forecast 49.0) |
| Asian session: The euro slid from a three- week high |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Germany: Services PMI, January 54.5 (forecast 52.2) |
| France: Services PMI, January 51.7 (forecast 50.0) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Dow 12,704.96 -15.52 -0.12%, Nasdaq 2,781.90 -4.80 -0.17%, S&P 500 1,314.80 -0.58 -0.04% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on 1.3% to $99.58 per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| BOEs Posen: “Inflation will come down, wage growth is quiescent and mfg is growing” |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel: "EFSF must as soon as possible to become fully operational" |
| Oil rose for the first time in four days |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,783 +54.01 +0.94%, CAC 40 3,338 +16.92 +0.51%, DAX 6,437 +32.23 +0.50% |
| Gold rose to a six-week high |
| US stocks slightly rose: Dow 12,761.84 +41.36 +0.33%, Nasdaq 2,786.91 +0.21 +0.01%, S&P 500 1,316.20 +0.82 +0.06% |
| GBP/USD showed high above $1.5600. Above $1.5600 offers seen at $1.5625/35 area. |
| Eurozone: Consumer Confidence, January -21.0 (forecast -21.4) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,738+17+0.14%, Nasdaq 2,795+9+0.31%, S&P 1,319+3+0.26% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.1%, Nasdaq futures 0.0% |
| European session: the euro set new 2-weeks high versus dollar |
| Canada: Leading Indicators, m/m, December +0.8% (forecast +0.6%) |
| On this week the following Dow components will report their Q4 numbers: |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| The forecast on pair USD/CHF from Commerzbank |
| Asian session: The euro fell for a second day |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jan 232012: |
| Please note the “Economic calendar” changes made in the “Analytics” section. |
| Dow 12,689.45 +65.47 +0.52%, Nasdaq 2,781.40 -6.93 -0.25%, S&P 500 1,311.87 -2.63 -0.20% |
| American focus: euro dropped from a two-week high |
| European stocks close: |
| Most U.S. stocks declined |
| SNBs Jordan: “No change in SNB policy due to Hidebrands departure” |
| Oil declined |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,729 -12.60 -0.22%, CAC 40 3,322 -7.44 -0.22%, DAX 6,404 -11.87 -0.18% |
| Gold fell |
| Trading in the U.S. are multi-directional change in stock market indices: Dow 12,673.51 +49.53 +0.39%, Nasdaq 2,780.75 -7.58 -0.27%, S&P 500 1,310.19 -4.31 -0.33% |
| German Foreign Minister: “Germany remains deeply, firmly committed to united Europe” |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Existing Home Sales , December 4.61 (forecast 4.65) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,624.09 +0.11 +0.00%, Nasdaq 2,779.17 -9.16 -0.33%, S&P 1,310.88 -3.62 -0.28% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| Cisco Systems (CSCO) was initiated with Market Perform and a target price of $22.50 at FBR Capital. |
| Canada: Wholesale Sales, m/m, November -0.4% (forecast +1.2%) |
| European session: the euro fell |
| Orders |
| Morgan Stanley downgrades Procter & Gamble (PG) to Equal-weight from Overweight after shares hit a 52-week high. Shares of PG -0.68% premarket. |
| Today on focus will be reports the following DOW components: |
| Reuters: Greek FinMin reported saying that debt swap talks to continue at 17:30 GMT. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Newspapers says that Greek agreement has been reached |
| Canada: Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core, y/y, December +1.9% (forecast +2.2%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| EUR/USD fell below 1.2900 |
| Recommendations on pair USD/CHF from Commerzbank: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| United Kingdom: Retail Sales (YoY) , December +2.6% (forecast +2.4%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar and yen headed for weekly losses against most major peers |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: Producer Price Index (YoY), December +4.4% (forecast +4.6%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 192012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 192012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jan 202012: |
| Dow 12,616.56 +37.61 +0.30%, Nasdaq 2,783.44 +13.73 +0.50%, S&P 500 1,312.16 +4.12 +0.31% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.20 to $100.39 per barrel |
| American focus: euro is strengthening |
| European stocks close: |
| ECBs Weidmann: “Unlimited bond buys by the ECB would violate EU law” |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Oil rose |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,723 +20.30 +0.36%, CAC 40 3,312 +46.83 +1.43%, DAX 6,384 +29.25 +0.46% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Euro stops trip off over $1.2930, stalls around $1.2938 |
| USD/JPY The dollar rose to a 10-day high versus yen |
| Gold rose to a monthly high |
| US stocks rose: Dow 12,599.31 +20.36 +0.16%, Nasdaq 2,789.10 +19.39 +0.70%, S&P 500 1,312.94 +4.90 +0.37% |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 13.01.12 -3.4 |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Jan Philly Fed mfg index components |
| U.S.: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey, January 7.3 (forecast 11.3) |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,591.44 +12.49 +0.10%, Nasdaq 2,780.02 +10.31 +0.37%, S&P 1,310.41 +2.37 +0.18% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.5% |
| Troika: “Ireland to grow at slower pace than expected in 2012. 2011 deficit around 10% of GDP.” |
| Europan session: the euro reached two-week high against the dollar |
| Canada: Manufacturing Shipments (MoM), November +2.0% (forecast +0.9%) |
| U.S.: Building Permits, mln, December 0.679 (forecast 0.675) |
| U.S.: CPI, Y/Y, December +3.0% (forecast +3.1%) |
| U.S.: CPI, m/m , December 0.0% (forecast +0.2%) |
| GBP/USD $1.5464 seviyesine kadar düzeltme yakaladı. $1.5490/1.5500 bölgesinin üzerinde pozisyon tanıyabilir. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Company news: Bank of America’ (BAC) Q4 EPS of $0.15 vs market expectations of $0.15. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| SPAIN AUCTION RESULTS: sold E6.61bln vs target E3.5bln-E4.5bln |
| Asian session: The dollar maintained a two-day decline against the euro |
| Eurozone: Current account, adjusted, bln , November -1.8 (forecast 0.5) |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| ECB: Comments from ECBs Asmussen |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 182012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jan 192012: |
| Dow 12,553.59 +71.52 +0.57%, Nasdaq 2,765.17 +37.09 +1.36%, S&P 500 1,305.60 +11.93 +0.92% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on $0.12 to $100.59 per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| Earlier talk of Egan-Jones ratings cut for Germany affirmed, is cut one notch, to AA-, negative watch |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Oil fell |
| European stocks closed in different ways: FTSE 100 5,702 +8.42 +0.15%, CAC 40 3,265 -5.06 -0.15%, DAX 6,355 +21.64 +0.34% |
| BOCs Carney: “Canada finanacial conditions are very stimulative” |
| Gold traded in a range |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| US stocks climbed: Dow 12,547.43 +65.36 +0.52%, Nasdaq 2,751.40 +23.32 +0.85%, S&P 500 1,301.46 +7.79 +0.60% |
| U.S.: NAHB Housing Market Index, January 25 (forecast 22) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,489.87 +7.80 +0.06%, Nasdaq 2,736.84 +8.76 +0.32%, S&P 1,294.39 +0.72 +0.06%. |
| U.S.: Capacity Utilization, December 78.1% (forecast 78.2%) |
| U.S.: Total Net TIC Flows, November 48.6 (forecast 50.0) |
| European session: the euro advanced |
| U.S.: PPI excluding food and energy, Y/Y, December +3.0% (forecast +2.8%) |
| U.S.: PPI excluding food and energy, m/m, December +0.3% (forecast +0.1%) |
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| Germany sold E3.44bln of its 2-year Schatz. Average yield 0.17% (0.29%), covered 2.2 (1.4). |
| Portugal auction results: sold E2.5bn vs target E2bn-E2.5bn |
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| United Kingdom: Claimant count , December 1.2 (forecast 8.2) |
| United Kingdom: Average Earnings, 3m/y , November +1.9% (forecast +2.0%) |
| United Kingdom: ILO Unemployment Rate, December 8.4% (forecast 8.3%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell against most of its major counterparts |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 172012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jan 182012: |
| Dow 12,481.09 +59.03 +0.48%, Nasdaq 2,730.59 +19.92 +0.73%, S&P 500 1,293.57 +4.48 +0.35% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on $2,01 to $100.71 per barrel |
| BOE Posen: «UK on path of falling inflation» |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Gold rose |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,694 +36.51 +0.65%, CAC 40 3,270 +44.99 +1.40%, DAX 6,333 +112.92 +1.82% |
| Oil becomes more expensive after the statements of Saudi Arabia |
| US stocks hold its positions: Dow 12,540.12 +118.06 +0.95%, Nasdaq 2,740.72 +30.05 +1.11%, S&P 500 1,300.11 +11.02 +0.85% |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,552.00 +129.94 +1.05%, Nasdaq 2,740.39 +29.72 +1.10%, S&P 1,302.07 +12.98 +1.01% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| Canada: Bank of Canada Rate, --- 1.00% (forecast 1.00%) |
| European session: the euro showed high above $1,2800 versus dollar |
| U.S.: NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index , January 13.5 (forecast 10.7) |
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| EFSF sells E1.501bln vs target E1.5bln. Avg yield 0.2664%, cover 3.1. |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Belgium auction resulys: sold E2.96bn vs target E3.0bln |
| EUR/JPY extends gains above Y98.05. Offers seen into Y98.20/30 with market stops on a break, ahead of Y98.45/50. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: ZEW Economic Sentiment, January -32.5 (forecast -48.7) |
| Eurozone: Harmonized CPI, Y/Y, December +2.7% (forecast +2.8%) |
| Germany: ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment, January -21.6 (forecast -49.5) |
| United Kingdom: RPI-X, Y/Y, December +5.0% (forecast +4.9%) |
| United Kingdom: Retail prices, Y/Y, December +4.8% (forecast +4.7%) |
| United Kingdom: HICP, Y/Y, December +4.2% (forecast +4.2%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro gain against most of their major counterparts |
| ECBs Nowotny: To Discuss Euro Zone Bonds Now Premature |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 162012: |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 162012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jan 172012: |
| Oil rose |
| Gold recovered |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| FTSE 100 5,636 -0.40 -0.01%, CAC 40 3,194 -2.57 -0.08%, DAX 6,158 +14.97 +0.24% |
| France sells total EUR8.59b treasury bills |
| U.S. financial markets are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Day |
| French Finance Minister: |
| Portugal 10-year spread widens to fresh record high +1337bps. |
| European session: the euro is still under pressure |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Change in CFD trading shedule on Martin Luther King holiday |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Moodys saying it is |
| The following DOW components will report their Q4 results on this week |
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| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jan 162012: |
| S&P downgraded some EU countries |
| JPM issues changes to US economic forecast, lowering Q4 real GDP tracking from +3.5%, to +3.0% and lowering Q1 from +2.5% to +2%. |
| Sources: Italy, Spain Portugal cut two notches |
| American focus: the euro fell 16- month low versus the dollar |
| US Stocks retreated from session lows |
| European stocks close: FTSE 5,637 -25.78 -0.46%, CAC 3,196 -3.49 -0.11%, DAX 6,143 -36.13 -0.58%. |
| Barclays: "The risks to global growth are probably more balanced than many investors had feared” |
| BBG says S&P announcement to come on Saturday around 02:00 GMT. |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| EUR/USD retreated from lows as chatter speculates that France may only see a one notch downgrade. |
| U.S.: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (Prelim), January 74.0 (forecast 70.8) |
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| US Srocks open: Dow 12,375.32 -95.70 -0.77%, Nasdaq 2,706.47 -18.23 -0.67%, S&P 1,285.35 -10.15 -0.78% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.6%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| Earnings season: JPMorgan Chase (JPM)’ Q4 EPS of $0.90 vs cons. $0.92. Revenue of $22.2B (-17% Y/Y) misses by $850M. Shares -2.66% to $35.87 premarket. |
| European session: the euro weakened versus the yen and the dollar after Italian borrowing costs |
| Canada: Trade balance, billions, November 1.1 (forecast -0.4) |
| U.S.: Import Price Index, December -0.1% (forecast 0.0%) |
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| Go Long NZD/JPY - Nomura |
| Italy auction results: |
| European stocks |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Trade Balance s.a., November 6.1 (forecast 0.7) |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Input (YoY) , December +8.7% (forecast +9.1%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro was set to halt a five-week drop against the dollar |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 122012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 122012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jan 132012: |
| Dow 12,463.68 +14.23 +0.11%, Nasdaq 2,723.06 +12.30 +0.45%, S&P 1,294.85 +2.37 +0.18% |
| JPM confirms they will release Q4 financials at 12:00 GMT tomorrow. Cons. EPS $0.92. |
| Goldman sees Q4 real GDP tracking +3.2% |
| DB are keeping +3.0% est for Q4 real GDP. Their preliminary estimate for January nonfarm payrolls is +175k. |
| American focus: the euro rose to a one-week high versus the dollar |
| UK Osborne: Recession In Europe Would Be A Challenge For UK |
| European stocks declined |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| FTSE 100 5,662 -8.40 -0.15%, CAC 40 3,200 -4.85 -0.15%, Xetra DAX 6,179 +26.87 +0.44% |
| Crude Oil rose despite US data |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Business inventories , November +0.3% (forecast +0.4%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,458.46 +9.01 +0.07%, Nasdaq 2,716.83 +6.07 +0.22%, S&P 1,295.24 +2.76 +0.21% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| Company news: Chevron (CVX) expects its Q4 earnings to be significantly below Q3 |
| ECB Draghi: “Todays decision was unanimous” |
| ECB Draghi: “Econ to recover very gradually in 2012” |
| ECB Draghi: “Latest info confirms previous assessment” |
| Canada: New Housing Price Index , November +0.3% (forecast +0.3%) |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 07.01.2012 399 (forecast 370) |
| European session: |
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| Техника по USD/JPY |
| ECB leaves rates unchanged. Min. bid rate at refi tender remains at 1.00%. |
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| Техника по GBP/USD |
| BOE MPC keeps Bank rate unchanged, as widely expected (0,50%). Leaves QE unchanged at stg275 bln. |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Italian auction results: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Industrial production, (MoM), November -0.1% (forecast -0.2%) |
| United Kingdom: Manufacturing Production (MoM) , November -0.2% (forecast +0.1%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro was 0.5 percent from a 16- month low against the dollar |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Germany: CPI, y/y , December +2.1% (forecast +2.1%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| France: CPI, y/y, December +2.7% (forecast +2.3%) |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 112012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 112012: |
| Japan: Prelim Machine Tool Orders, y/y , December +17.4 |
| Dow 12,422.81 -39.66 -0.32%, Nasdaq 2,708.44 +5.94 +0.22%, S&P 1,290.33 -1.75 -0.14% |
| FED Plosser says US should get back in sustainable fiscal path. |
| US Beige book for Jan 24-25 FOMC |
| American focus: the euro reached 16-month low versus the dollar |
| European stocks close |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 06.01.2012 +5.0 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,421.00 -41.47 -0.33%, Nasdaq 2,700.96 -1.54 -0.06%, S&P 1,289.12 -2.96 -0.23% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| European session: the euro fell after Fitch comments |
| Orders: |
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| Italian PM Monti:“Italy government now focusing on growth stimulus” |
| EU Commission approves deficit measures of Belgium, Cyprus, Malta, Poland |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| EUR/USD tests $1.2700 area. A break here exposes the recent low at $1.2660. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Timeline of key events in the eurozone for next few weeks: |
| United Kingdom: Trade in goods , November -8.6 (forecast -8.2) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro dropped versus the dollar |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 102012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 102012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jan 112012: |
| Dow 12,463.80 +71.11 +0.57%, Nasdaq 2,704.43 +27.87 +1.04%, S&P 1,292.48 +11.78 +0.92% |
| DB says the Wed Beige Book should show slight improvement in economic tone relative to what was reported previously. |
| BOJ Shirakawa said cen banks cant solve all problems via deleveraging. |
| American focus: the dollar still under pressure |
| Goldman sees Q4 real growth tracking +3.2%. |
| European stocks close: FTSE 5,697 +84.44 +1.50%, CAC 3,211 +83.10 +2.66%, DAX 6,163 +145.75 +2.42% |
| Dow 12,489.94 +97.25 +0.78%, Nasdaq 2,702.38 +25.82 +0.96%, S&P 1,292.74 +12.04 +0.94% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Wholesale Inventories, November +0.1% (forecast +0.6%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: S&P 1,285 +3.85 +0.30%, NASDAQ Composite 2,677 0.00 0.00%, Dow 12,407 +14.15 +0.11% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.0%, Nasdaq futures +1.0% |
| Earnings season: Alcoa (AA) Q4 EPS of -$0.03 vs cons. -$0.2. Revenue of $5.99B vs cons. $5.97B. Shares of AA +2.89% premarket. |
| European session: the dollar fell as European and Asian stocks advanced |
| Canada: Housing Starts, December 200.2 (forecast 188.5) |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro held a one-day gain versus the dollar |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Fitch Ratings this morning said it does not expect France downgrade in 2012. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| France: Industrial Production, y/y, November +0.1% (forecast -0.4%) |
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| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 092012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 092012: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jan 102012: |
| Dow 12,384.74 +24.82 +0.20%, Nasdaq 2,679.65 +5.43 +0.20%, S&P 500 1,280.66 +2.85 +0.22% |
| American focus: euro rose to a 16-month low against dollar |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| Fed’s Lockhart: "Slow progress toward full employment justifies continuing consideration of whether more can and should be done" |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,612 -37.42 -0.66%, CAC 40 3,128 -9.67 -0.31%, DAX 6,017 -40.69 -0.67% |
| Gold prices are stable |
| Oil dropped |
| US stocks hover around flatline: Dow 12,365.48 +5.56 +0.04%, Nasdaq 2,672.08 -2.14 -0.08%, S&P 500 1,277.64 -0.17 -0.01% |
| Canada: Bank of Canada Senior Loan Officer , IV quarter -6.3 |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| SNB Hildebrand: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,381.34 +21.42 +0.17%, Nasdaq 2,681.57 +7.35 +0.27%, S&P 1,279.66 +1.85 +0.14% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.4% |
| European session: The euro rose |
| Goldman raised Q1 GDP estimate to 2% and cut forecast for the unemployment rate to 8.5%. |
| Canada: Building Permits (MoM) , November -3.6% (forecast -3.1%) |
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| Germany sold E3.9bln of new 6-month Bubill at avg yield -0.0122% vs 0.005% previous, cover 1.8 vs 3.8 previous. |
| Germany: Industrial Production (YoY), November +3.6% (forecast -0.5%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Eurozone: Sentix Investor Confidence, January -21.2 (forecast -23.5) |
| Asian session: The euro touched an 11-year low |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Switzerland: Retail Sales Y/Y, November +1.8% (forecast +0.6%) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| France: Trade Balance, bln, November -4.4 (forecast -5.8) |
| Техника по GBP/USD |
| Germany: Trade Balance, November 15.0 (forecast 12.6) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jan 092012: |
| Dow 12,368.70 -47.00 -0.38%, Nasdaq 2,677.98 +8.12 +0.30%, S&P 500 1,279.08 -1.98 -0.15% |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| European stocks close: |
| FED’s Duke says current mon policy is appropriate but faces up and downside risks |
| European stocks closed in different way: FTSE 100 5,650 +25.42 +0.45%, CAC 40 3,137 -7.55 -0.24%, DAX 6,058 -38.07 -0.62% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil declined |
| FED’s Rosengren: “The Fed should be looking for further ways to stimulate the economy” |
| Tech on S&P futures |
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| Fed’s Dudley: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.4% |
| U.S.: Unemployment Rate, December 8.5% (forecast 8.7%) |
| U.S.: Nonfarm Payrolls, December 200 (forecast 153) |
| Fitch downgrades Hungary to BB+, negative outlook. |
| European session: investors awaited at US employment data |
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| Canada: Employment , December +17.5 (forecast +15.3) |
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| Germany: Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY), November -4.8% (forecast -1.2%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Industrial confidence, December -7.7 (forecast -7.5) |
| Eurozone: Business climate indicator , December -0.13 (forecast -0.46) |
| UK PM: In Difficult Economic Times, Not Immune From Euro-Zone |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro fell to a 15-month low versus the dollar |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index (YoY), December -0.7% (forecast -0.6%) |
| Switzerland: Foreign Currency Reserves, December 254.24 |
| United Kingdom: Halifax house price index 3m Y/Y, December -1.3% |
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| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 052012: |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 052012: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jan 062012: |
| S&P 1,280 +2.94 +0.23%, NASDAQ 2,667 +18.59 +0.70%, Dow 12,414 -4.92 -0.04% |
| American focus: the euro fell to an 11-year low against the yen |
| European stocks declined |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| FTSE 5,624 -44.07 -0.78%, CAC 3,150 -43.29 -1.36%, DAX 6,100 -11.86 -0.19% |
| S&P 500 1,270 -7.37 -0.58%, NASDAQ 2,642 -6.59 -0.25%, Dow 12,321 -97.51 -0.79% |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 30/12/2011 +2.2 |
| Canada: Ivey Purchasing Managers Index, December 63.5 (forecast 56.7) |
| U.S.: ISM Non-Manufacturing, December 52.6 (forecast 53.1) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,357.38 -61.04 -0.49%, Nasdaq 2,647.00 -1.36 -0.05%, S&P 1,271.72 -5.58 -0.44% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| Goldman expects +3.3% US GDP in Q4. |
| EFSF sold E3bln Feb 2015 bond, reoffer yield 1.77% |
| Canada: Industrial product prices, m/m, November +0.2% (forecast +0.3%) |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 31/12/2011 342 (forecast 375) |
| European session: the euro fell |
| U.S.: ADP Employment Report, December 325 (forecast 177) |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| BOE SURVEY: Lenders report little change in credit for firms, households |
| FRANCE AUCTION RESULTS: AFT sold E7.963bn vs indicative E7.0-E8.0bln |
| Eurozone: Producer Price Index (YoY) , November +5.3% (forecast +5.2%) |
| Eurozone: Producer Price Index, MoM , November +0.2% (forecast +0.1%) |
| Eurozone: Industrial New Orders s.a., m/m, October +1.8% (forecast +2.5%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Services, December 54.0 (forecast 51.6) |
| Market makers comment that a major German bank may need to raise funds |
| EURO-YEN: Cross posted fresh 11 year lows Y98.67 in recent trade, before bouncing to Y98.90 in current dealings |
| European stocks open: FTSE 100 5,648 -20.27 -0.36%, CAC 40 3,169 -25.03 -0.78%, DAX 6,087 -24.31 -0.40% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Slippage extends to $1.2858, with rate seen meeting option linked demand between $1.2860/50 which has so far soaked up any stops trigger sales. |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| France: Consumer confidence , December 80 (forecast 80) |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| European stocks set to open higher: FTSE up 20, the DAX up 15 and the CAC up 5 |
| Germany: Retail sales, real unadjusted, y/y, November +0.8% (forecast +0.7%) |
| Germany: Retail sales, real adjusted , November -0.9% (forecast +0.1%) |
| Currencies. Daily history for Jan 042012: |
| Commodities. Daily history for Jan 042012: |
| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 042012: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jan 052012: |
| Dow 12,406.65 +9.27 +0.07%, Nasdaq 2,649.34 +0.62 +0.02%, S&P 500 1,276.88 -0.18 -0.01% |
| American focus: the dollar rose declining interest in risky assets |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. sales in retail stores in December fell by 2.1% |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,668 -31.46 -0.55%, CAC 40 3,194 -51.75 -1.59%, DAX 6,112 -55.02 -0.89% |
| Gold has shown an increase of data on industrial orders |
| Oil fluctuated near an eight-month high |
| US stocks edge lower after strong rally: Dow 12,362.12 -35.26 -0.28%, Nasdaq 2,637.31 -11.41 -0.43%, S&P 500 1,271.61 -5.45 -0.43% |
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| U.S.: Factory Orders , November +1.8% (forecast +2.0%) |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,388.72 -8.66 -0.07%, Nasdaq 2,637.39 -11.33 -0.43%, S&P 500 1,273.95 -3.11 -0.24% |
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| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.37%, Nasdaq futures -0.16% |
| EURO-STERLING: British Pound rose above 0.8304 Euro to its highest level since January 2011 |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Stops below $1.2960 targeted and triggered as rate extends its corrective pullback to $1.2950 |
| FTSE 5,697 -2.86 -0.05%, CAC 3,219 -26.20 -0.81%, DAX 6,123 -43.21 -0.70% |
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| European session: The euro fell |
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| Portugal sold E1.0bn (vs target E750mn-E1bn) of 3-month T-bill; avg yield 4.346% (4.873%), cover 2.4 (2.0). |
| Germany alloted E4.057bln of 2.00% Jan 2022 Bund at average yield 1.93% (1.98%), cover 1.3 (1.1). |
| Eurozone: Harmonized CPI, y/y, preliminary , December +2.8% (forecast +2.8%) |
| United Kingdom: Mortgage Approvals, November 52.9 (forecast 52.8) |
| United Kingdom: PMI Construction, December 53.2 (forecast 51.9) |
| Eurozone: Purchasing Manager Index Services , December 48.8 (forecast 48.3) |
| Germany: Purchasing Manager Index Services , December 52.4 (forecast 52.7) |
| France: Services PMI, December 50.3 (forecast 50.2) |
| Asian session: |
| European stocks open: FTSE 5,715 +15.53 +0.27%, CAC 3,243 -2.69 -0.08%, DAX 6,160 -6.42 -0.10%. |
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| Вторник: итоги дня на валютном рынке |
| EUR/USD rose in $1,3060 area. Strong offers seen in $1,3080/100 area. |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
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| Stocks. Daily history for Jan 032012: |
| Forex. Daily history for Jan 032012: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jan042012: |
| Dow 12,430.34 +212.78 +1.74%, Nasdaq 2,654.61 +49.46 +1.90%, S&P 500 1,280.10 +22.50 +1.79% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Upcreep continues, high prints around $1.3076 but offers at $1.3075/85 remain mostly intact with further supply into $1.3100. |
| American focus: dollar declined, euro gained |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks climbed |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,700 +127.63 +2.29%, CAC 40 3,245 +23.10 +0.72%, DAX 6,167 +91.05 +1.50% |
| Gold rose to one-week high |
| Oil climbed to a six-week high |
| The Australian dollar reached a two-month high against U.S. dollar |
| U.S.: Construction Spending, m/m, November +1.2% (forecast +0.6%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,330.33 +112.77 +0.92%, Nasdaq 2,660.81 +55.66 +2.14%, S&P 1,279.58 +21.98 +1.75% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.7%, Nasdaq futures +1.7% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| France sold E8.715bln vs target E7.6bln-E8.9bln |
| European session: The dollar declined |
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| EUR/USD extends highs to $1.3056 |
| European stocks are mixed |
| Belgium sold E2.435bn vs target E1.8bln-E2.5bln |
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| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , December 49.6 |
| Germany: Unemployment Rate s.a. , December 6.8% (forecast 6.9%) |
| Germany: Unemployment Change, December -22.0 (forecast -9.0) |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| Switzerland: SVME PMI, December 50.7 (forecast 44.9) |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Extends topside to $1.3007, with traders now noting sell interest seen in place to $1.3010 with stops placed on a break above |
| Tech on USD / CHF |
| European stocks set to open mixed: FTSE +90, DAX -18, CAC -14 |
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| Daily history for Tuesday, Jan 032012 |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jan 032012: |
| Australia: Commodity Prices, Y/Y, December +10.9% |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy will meet in Berlin on Jan 9. Merkel and Sarkozy will hold a working lunch ahead of European Union leaders on Jan 30. |
| The U.S. and Canadian markets are closed today for the New Year’s holiday. |
| CAC 3,199 +39.05 +1.24%, DAX 6,025 +126.84 +2.15% |
| CAC and DAX gained on the first trading day this year: CAC 3,185 +25.08 +0.79%, DAX 5,992 +93.21 +1.58% |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Eurozone: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , December 46.9 (forecast 46.9) |
| Germany: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , December 48.4 (forecast 48.1) |
| France: Manufacturing PMI, December 48.9 (forecast 48.7) |
| The stock markets of the majority countries are closed today for the New Year’s holiday. Germany and France stock markets are working today. |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jan 022012: |
| Dow 12,228.19 -58.85 -0.48%, Nasdaq 2,609.74 -4.00 -0.15%, S&P 500 1,259.33 -3.69 -0.29% |
| American focus: the euro dropped below 100 yen |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,572 +5.51 +0.10%, CAC 40 3,160 +32.25 +1.03%, DAX 5,898 +49.57 +0.85% |
| Oil fell |
| Gold recovered from a three-month low |
| U.S. stocks fall slightly: Dow 12,266.15 -20.89 -0.17%, Nasdaq 2,610.85 -2.89 -0.11%, S&P 500 1,261.55 -1.47 -0.12% |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,261.15 -25.89 -0.21%, Nasdaq 2,609.62 -4.12 -0.16%, S&P 1,260.65 -2.37 -0.19% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures 0.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| Spanish government says its 2011 deficit will be around 8% vs 6% target. |
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| FTSE 5,572 +5.51 +0.10%, CAC 3,136 +8.38 +0.27%, DAX 5,888 +39.48 +0.68%. |
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| EURO-YEN: Extends losses in thin trade through the Y100.00 option barrier, triggering stops on the downward move to fresh 10 year lows of Y99.97 |
| European stocks fluctuated |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro weakened |
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| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
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| European stocks set to open higher: FTSE +0,1%, DAX +0,1%, CAC +0,3%. |
| Nationwide: “UK housing market looks set for another year of weak activity in 2012.” |
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| United Kingdom: Nationwide house price index, y/y, December +1.0% (forecast +1.5%) |
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| Daily history for Dec 292011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Dec302011: |
| Dow 12,265.05 +113.64 +0.94%, Nasdaq 2,608.81 +18.83 +0.73%, S&P 500 1,260.24 +10.60 +0.85% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 99.65 dollars per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose after falling earlier to a 15-month low against U.S. dollar |
| EU’s Juncker: "Europe is experiencing extremely severe crisis" |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Euro updated daily high against the dollar - $ 1.2959. The nearest resistance - $ 1.2980 (previously supported, lows 19 Dec) |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,567 +59.37 +1.08%, CAC 40 3,128 +56.48 +1.84%, DAX 5,849 +77.51 +1.34% |
| Oil declined |
| Gold fell to a three-month low |
| US DATA: 23-Dec wkly EIA crude oil stocks +3.9m bbl to 327.5m bbl. |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Pending Home Sales (MoM) , December +7.3% (forecast +1.4%) |
| U.S.: Chicago Purchasing Managers Index , December 62.5 (forecast 60.4) |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,193.95 +42.54 +0.35%, Nasdaq 2,595.99 +6.01 +0.23%, S&P 1,253.67 +4.03 +0.32%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.3%, Nasdaq futures +0.3% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| European session: the euro fell |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 24.12.2011 381 (forecast 370) |
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| FTSE 5,522 +14.70 +0.27%, CAC 3,081 +9.78 +0.32%, DAX 5,795 +23.93 +0.41%. |
| Germany: CPI, m/m, December +0.8% (forecast +0.8%) |
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| Italy auction results |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro stabilized |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Eurozone: M3 money supply, adjusted y/y, November +2.0% (forecast +2.5%) |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
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| Daily history for Dec 282011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Dec 292011: |
| Dow 12,164.62 -126.73 -1.03%, Nasdaq 2,595.77 -29.43 -1.12%, S&P 500 1,251.38 -14.05 -1.11% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX decrease to 99.46 dollars per barrel |
| UK: The number of mortgage loans in November fell to 34.7 thousand |
| American focus: the euro falls to 10-year low against yen |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,507 -5.30 -0.10%, CAC 40 3,071 -32.03 -1.03%, DAX 5,771 -118.49 -2.01% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Euro bids at $1.2900/10 hold for now, but with stocks and commodities soft, further slippage to the 2011 lows around $1.2870 seems likely |
| The euro / yen fell below 100.77, its lowest level since June 2001 |
| Gold drops fifth straight day |
| Oil declines from six-week high |
| U.S. stocks traded near session lows: Dow 12,202.57 -88.78 -0.72%, Nasdaq 2,600.40 -24.80 -0.94%, S&P 500 1,255.01 -10.42 -0.82% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
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| EUR/USD fell as Italian-German 10-year spread climbs back over 500 bps. |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,272.81 -18.54 -0.15%, Nasdaq 2,619.55 -5.65 -0.22%, S&P 1,264.67 -0.76 -0.06% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| European session: |
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| Daily history for Dec 272011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Dec 282011: |
| Dow 12,316.78 +22.78 +0.19%, Nasdaq 2,631.44 +12.80 +0.49%, S&P 500 1,268.14 +2.81 +0.22% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 101.13 dollars per barrel |
| American focus: the euro traded at almost its lowest level since January |
| European stocks close: |
| The U.S. Treasury forecasts that by Friday the national debt will approach the limit at a distance of 100 billion dollars |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,513 +55.73 +1.02%, CAC 40 3,104 +1.74 +0.06% , DAX 5,898 +19.16 +0.33% |
| Gold adjusted downwards |
| Oil rose to a two-week high |
| U.S. stocks traded near zero line: Dow 12,292.22 -1.78 -0.01%, Nasdaq 2,619.32 +0.68 +0.03%, S&P 500 1,265.78 +0.45 +0.04% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Consumer confidence , December 64.5 (forecast 58.5) |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,273.64 -20.36 -0.17%, Nasdaq 2,612.92 -5.72 -0.22%, S&P 1,263.53 -1.80 -0.14% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| U.S.: S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, y/y, October -3.4% (forecast -3.2%) |
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| Asian session: The Dollar held losses from last week |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
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| Switzerland: UBS Consumption Indicator, November 0.81 |
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| Daily history for Dec 262011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Dec 272011: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Week’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Schedule for today, Monday, Dec 262011: |
| Dow 12,254.46 +84.81 +0.70%, Nasdaq 2,613.01 +13.56 +0.52%, S&P 500 1,261.56 +7.56 +0.60% |
| American focus: the euro is trading unchanged against the dollar in very quiet trading |
| Obama urges congress to extend payroll-tax cut, jobless benefits, through 2012 |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,513 +55.73 +1.02%, CAC 40 3,097 +25.67 +0.84%, DAX 5,880 +27.51 +0.47% |
| Gold traded in a narrow range |
| Oil rose |
| US stocks rise after house passes payroll-tax cut extension: Dow 12,208.48 +38.83 +0.32%, Nasdaq 2,601.56 +2.11 +0.08%, S&P 500 1,257.89 +3.89 +0.31% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: New Home Sales, November 315 (forecast 314) |
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| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.3% |
| Canada: Gross Domestic Product (MoM) , October 0.0% (forecast +0.1%) |
| U.S.: Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation , November +0.3% (forecast +0.5%) |
| European session: flows were very light |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Mortgage Approvals, October 34.7 (forecast 36.3) |
| Timeline of key events in the eurozone for next few weeks: |
| Asian session: The dollar was set to fall against most of its 16 major peers |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
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| France: GDP, Y/Y, Quarter III +1.6% (forecast +1.6%) |
| France: GDP, q/q, Quarter III +0.3% (forecast +0.4%) |
| Daily history for Dec 222011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Dec 232011: |
| Dow 12,172.98 +65.24 +0.54%, Nasdaq 2,597.60 +19.63 +0.76%, S&P 500 1,254.71 +10.99 +0.88% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 99.53 dollars per barrel |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| Government of Italy has won a confidence vote in the Senate on measures of austerity |
| European stocks close: |
| IMF: “Canada needs to monitor risks linked with long period of low rates” |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,450 +60.55 +1.12%, CAC 40 3,068 +37.56 +1.24%, DAX 5,847 +55.47 +0.96% |
| Gold declined |
| Oil rose a fourth day in New York |
| PIМCO: “Global economy to grow 1% to 1.5% in 2012” |
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| Nomura forecasts an increase in December total nonfarm payrolls of 175,000 and private nonfarm payroll growth of 190,000. |
| U.S.: Leading Indicators , November +0.5% (forecast +0.2%) |
| U.S.: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (Final), December 69.9 (forecast 68.1) |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,123.49 +15.75 +0.13%, Nasdaq 2,583.61 +5.64 +0.22%, S&P 1,245.19 +1.47 +0.12% |
| Senate gives final approval to Montis austerity package. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.4% |
| Goldman predicts faster growth, lower unemployment, rising corp profits in 2012. |
| EUR/USD is testing support at $1,3020. Below losses are possible to $1.3000 and futher to $1.2980 (strong bids). |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, 17.12.2011 364 (forecast 376) |
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| United Kingdom: Current account, bln , Quarter III -15.2 (forecast -5.2) |
| United Kingdom: GDP final, y/y, Quarter III +0.5% (forecast +0.5%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: Euro held yesterday’s decline |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
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| Daily history for Dec 212011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Dec 222011: |
| Dow 12,072.02 -31.56 -0.26%, Nasdaq 2,563.01 -40.72 -1.56%, S&P 500 1,239.22 -2.08 -0.17% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 98.70 dollars per barrel |
| IMF confident that Portugal does not need a second aid package |
| American focus: euro fell |
| ECs Barroso: “Euro zone has taken big steps to tackle crisis” |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,381 -38.98 -0.72%, CAC 40 3,028 -27.70 -0.91%, DAX 5,782 -65.04 -1.11% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil rose for a third day in New York |
| U.S. stocks have updated session lows: Dow 12,036.00 -67.58 -0.56%, Nasdaq 2,557.18 -46.55 -1.79%, S&P 500 1,233.75 -7.55 -0.61% |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 16.12.2011 -10. |
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| Eurozone: Consumer Confidence, December -21.0 (forecast -21.0) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| European session: the euro fell below $1.3100 versus dollar |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.1%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| Belgium: Business Climate, December -10.6 (forecast -11.1) |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| European session: the euro fell below $1.3100 versus dollar |
| Canada: Retail Sales ex Autos, m/m, October +0.7% (forecast +0.4%) |
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| EUR/USD fell below $1.3100 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| BOE Minutes: MPC voted 9-0 for unchanged QE at Dec meeting |
| United Kingdom: PSNCR, bln, November 10.5 (forecast 10.3) |
| United Kingdom: PSNB, bln, November 18.1 (forecast 19.6) |
| Asian session: the Australian and New Zealand dollars reached one-week highs |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
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| Daily history for Dec 202011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Dec 212011: |
| Dow 12,091.24 +324.98 +2.76%, Nasdaq 2,600.02 +76.88 +3.05%, S&P 500 1,240.37 +35.02 +2.91% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 97.22 dollars per barrel |
| EU Summit called for January 30 - Van Rompuy |
| American focus: euro rose |
| Bundesbanks Dombret: “Money cant buy confidence, only time” |
| Moodys expects to withdraw arrowhead ratings upon buyout |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks climbed |
| European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,420 +54.61 +1.02%, CAC 40 3,055 +81.19 +2.73%, DAX 5,847 +176.32 +3.11% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Leaking down to $1.3060 area that was the scene of the earlier breakout and therefore may offer nominal support for the pair, |
| Gold rose |
| Oil rose |
| US stocks sharply rose: Dow 12,032.10 +265.84 +2.26%, Nasdaq 2,592.04 +68.90 +2.73%, S&P 500 1,236.09 +30.74 +2.55% |
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| FED Kocherlakota said unemployment could fall to 8% in 2012 and to 7.5% in 2013. |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,949.79 +183.53 +1.56%, Nasdaq 2,573.41 +50.27 +1.99%, S&P 1,225.86 +20.51 +1.70% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.3%, Nasdaq futures +1.2% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| U.S.: Housing Starts, mln, November 0.685 (forecast 0.630) |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on December 26th, 2011 and January 2nd, 2012 |
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| United Kingdom: CBI retail sales volume balance, December 9 (forecast -15) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| SPAIN T-BILL AUCTION RESULTS: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Germany: IFO - Business Climate, December 107.2 (forecast 106.2) |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Switzerland: Trade Balance, November 3.00 (forecast 2.47) |
| Germany: Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey, January 5.6 (forecast 5.5) |
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| Daily history for Dec 192011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Dec 202011: |
| Dow 11,821.17 -45.22 -0.38%, Nasdaq 2,541.05 -14.28 -0.56%, S&P 500 1,212.57 -7.09 -0.58% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX increase to 93.88 dollars per barrel |
| UK will define IMF contribution in early 2012 in G20 framework - Statement |
| American focus: euro and the yen declined |
| U.S. stocks retreated from session lows: Dow 11,818.10 -48.29 -0.41%, Nasdaq 2,540.29 -15.04 -0.59%, S&P 500 1,211.18 -8.48 -0.70% |
| Greek FinMin: Greece, Ireland, Portugal excluded from IMF boost |
| Euro zone agrees on EUR150 bln loans to IMF - EU source |
| European stocks close: |
| European stocks closed in different ways: FTSE 100 5,365 -22.35 -0.41%, CAC 40 2,974 +1.90 +0.06%, DAX 5,671 -31.07 -0.54% |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| ECBs Draghi: “Monetary policy can not do everything. We are targeting funding constraints among banks” |
| Gold fell |
| Oil declined |
| ECB Draghi: “Intensified market tension dampening economy, but euro area economic activity should recover gradually” |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| German 2-year yield earlier hit fresh EMU record low at 0.208%. |
| U.S.: NAHB Housing Market Index, December 21 (forecast 21) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,890.00 +23.61 +0.20%, Nasdaq 2,564.80 +9.47 +0.37%, S&P 1,222.08 +2.42 +0.20% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.5%, Nasdaq futures +0.6% |
| European session: investors are waiting conference of European finance ministers |
| Barclays sees US real growth tracking +3.3% in Q4. |
| Canada: Wholesale Sales, m/m, October +0.9% (forecast +0.6%) |
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| Техника по USD/CHF |
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| BBK see Germany 2011 real GDP 3.0% (3.1%), 2012 0.6% (1.8%), 2013 1.8% |
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| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ECB NOYER: Large-scale bond purchases beyind ECB scope |
| Eurozone: Current account, adjusted, bln , October 7.5 (forecast -1.9) |
| Asian session: the dollar rose against most major peers |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
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| Week ahead: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Dec 192011: |
| Dow 11,845.80 -23.01 -0.19%, Nasdaq 2,551.62 +10.61 +0.42%, S&P 1,216.87 +1.12 +0.09% |
| American focus: |
| US Stocks retreated |
| Fitch affirms France at |
| ECB Bini Smaghi: "Risks of currency wars" |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,922.70 +53.89 +0.45%, Nasdaq 2,555.53 +14.52 +0.57%, S&P 1,220.61 +4.86 +0.40% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.7%, Nasdaq futures +0.8% |
| European session: The euro headed |
| U.S.: CPI excluding food and energy, Y/Y, November 2.2% (forecast 2.1%) |
| U.S.: CPI, Y/Y, November 3.4% (forecast 3.5%) |
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| Italy Govt Wins Lower House Confidence Vote On Austerity Package |
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| European stocks advanced |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Trade Balance s.a., October 0.3 (forecast 1.3) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ECB TO CONDUCT TWO 1-DAY LIQUIDITY-PROVIDING FINE-TUNING OPS |
| Asian session: the dollar and the yen declined against most of their major peers |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Dec 152011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Dec 162011: |
| Dow 11,872.10 +48.62 +0.41%, Nasdaq 2,542.24 +2.93 +0.12%, S&P 1,216.86 +5.04 +0.42% |
| GBP/USD rose in $1,5520 area |
| American focus: traders weigh Europe versus US data |
| US Stocks keep some gains |
| European stocks close |
| US Stocks retreated from session highs: Dow 11,875.62 +52.14 +0.44%, Nasdaq 2,538.94 -0.37 -0.01%, S&P 1,216.72 +4.90 +0.40%. |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S.: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey, December 10.3 (forecast 5.1) |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,921.79 +98.31 +0.83%, Nasdaq 2,564.25 +24.94 +0.98%, S&P 1,221.21 +9.39 +0.77% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.9% |
| U.S.: Industrial Production (MoM), November -0.2% (forecast 0.3%) |
| European session: the euro rise after Spanish auction and economic data |
| U.S.: Net Long-term TIC Flows , October -48.8 |
| U.S.: Total Net TIC Flows, October 4.8 (forecast 53.4) |
| U.S.: Current cccount, bln, Quarter III -110 (forecast -108) |
| U.S.: PPI excluding food and energy, m/m, November 0.1% (forecast 0.2%) |
| U.S.: NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index , December 9.53 (forecast 3.1) |
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| European stocks |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| United Kingdom: CBI industrial order books balance, December -23 (forecast -20) |
| Spain auction results: E6.03bln vs E2.5bln-E3.5bln |
| BOE: UK Public Nov Yr Ahead Inflation Expectation 4.1% |
| Eurozone: Harmonized CPI, Y/Y, November 3.0% (forecast 3.0%) |
| Eurozone: Harmonized CPI, November 0.1% (forecast 0.1%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Retail Sales (YoY) , November +0.7% (forecast 0.4%) |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Asian session: the euro rose for the first time in four days |
| Eurozone: Purchasing Manager Index Services , December 48.3 (forecast 47.1) |
| France: Manufacturing PMI, December 48.7 (forecast 47.1) |
| SNB: Leaves Floor Unchanged At CHF1.20 |
| Switzerland: SNB Interest Rate Decision, 0.00%-0.25% (forecast 0.00%-0.25%) |
| Germany: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , December 48.1 (forecast 47.6) |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Switzerland: Industrial Production (QoQ), Quarter III -1.3% (forecast -0.7%) |
| Switzerland: Industrial Production (YoY), Quarter III -4.3% (forecast 0.0%) |
| France: Services PMI, December 48.7 (forecast 49.2) |
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| Daily history for Dec 142011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Dec 152011: |
| Dow 11,801.49 -153.45 -1.28%, Nasdaq 2,534.17 -45.10 -1.75%, S&P 1,210.80 -14.93 -1.22% |
| S&P and DOW set new session low: Dow 11,801.04 -153.90 -1.29%, Nasdaq 2,536.63 -42.64 -1.65%, S&P 1,211.93 -13.80 -1.13% |
| American focus: the euro tried to be fixed below $1.3000 |
| Dow 11,829.08 -125.86 -1.05%, Nasdaq 2,540.95 -38.32 -1.49%, S&P 1,214.51 -11.22 -0.92% |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| S&P: Mild Economic Recovery Likely To Continue In US |
| European stocks closed |
| Euro back above $1.30 |
| GBP/USD fell below $1.5410, for the first time since Oct 6 |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , 09/12/2011 -1.9 |
| Tech on S&P futures |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,900.03 -54.91 -0.46%, Nasdaq 2,563.05 -16.22 -0.63%, S&P 1,219.36 -6.37 -0.52% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| European session: the euro still under pressure |
| Canada: Leading Indicators, m/m, November 0.8% (forecast 0.3%) |
| U.S.: Export Price Index, November +0.1% |
| Orders |
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| EUR/YSD fell below $1.3000 |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Italy sold E3.0bln vs target E2.0bln-E3.0bln |
| Ifo: Debt crisis slowing German GDP growth |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Industrial Production (YoY), October +1.3% (forecast 2.1%) |
| ECB Mersch: Welcomes Fundamental Reforms Being Made In EU |
| United Kingdom: ILO Unemployment Rate, November 8.3% (forecast 8.3%) |
| United Kingdom: Claimant Count Rate, November 5.0% (forecast 5.1%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: European nations prepare to sell bonds |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Switzerland: Producer & Import Prices, m/m, November -0.8% (forecast -0.2%) |
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| Daily history for Dec 132011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Dec 142011: |
| Dow 12,032.36 +10.97 +0.09%, Nasdaq 2,600.50 -11.76 -0.45%, S&P 1,235.10 -1.37 -0.11%. |
| FOMC continues Operations Twist ($400b to June) |
| EUR/USD correction ahead of Fed. The immediate resistance - $1,3145/55, the immediate support - $1,3055/50. |
| American focus: the euro fell below $1.3100 versus dollar |
| U.S. stocks are consolidated before the Federal Reserve meeting statement |
| European stocks finished session mixed |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| EUR/USD extend losses to $1.3070 area |
| Fitch lowers outlook on Bulgaria, Czech, Latvia and Lithuania from Positive to stable |
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| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| European session: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US stocks open: Dow 12,111.00 +89.61 +0.75%, Nasdaq 2,636.74 +24.48 +0.94%, S&P 1,246.05 +9.58 +0.77% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| Доска ордеров |
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| European stocks |
| BoEs Dale: High Mortgage Rates Due To Euro Zone Funding Worries |
| SPAIN: Spain sells : |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: ZEW Economic Sentiment, December -54.1 (forecast -60.3) |
| Germany: ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment, December -53.8 (forecast -55.7) |
| United Kingdom: HICP ex EFAT, Y/Y, November 3.2% (forecast 3.3%) |
| United Kingdom: HICP, Y/Y, November 4.8% (forecast 4.8%) |
| United Kingdom: Retail Price Index, m/m, November 0.2% (forecast 0.2%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the dollar reached |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Swiss Govt: Economy Slows Sharply On Franc, EU Weakness |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| France: CPI, y/y, November 2.7% (forecast 2.4%) |
| Daily history for Dec 122011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Dec 132011: |
| Dow 11,960.01 -224.25 -1.84%, Nasdaq 2,597.00 -49.85 -1.88%, S&P 1,229.64 -25.55 -2.04% |
| Bank of Canadas Carney: "Reducing debt too fast is dangerous." |
| U.S.: Federal budget , November -137.0 (forecast -138.0) |
| American focus: the euro continue to decrease |
| US Stocks hit session lows after Fitch adds to debt warnings |
| Fitch Sees Significant Economic Downturn Across Eurozone Region In Short Term |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| European stocks close: |
| UK Cameron: In UKs National Interest For Euro Zone To Resolve Its Problems |
| Deutsche Bank become the last to see further UK easing in 2012. In their latest research note, the bank says it seen an additional stg 75 bn of QE in Feb, followed by an additional stg 50 bn in May. |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Company news: Intel (INTC) cuts Q4 guidance |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,096.16 -88.10 -0.72%, Nasdaq 2,614.83 -32.02 -1.21%, S&P 1,244.03 -11.16 -0.89% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.1%, Nasdaq futures -1.2% |
| European session: the euro fell after Moody’s comments |
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| Italy sells EUR7B 12-month T-Bills, avg yield drops to 5.952% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| French Market Regulator: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the dollar gained |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Switzerland: Full time employment level, Quarter III 4.05 (forecast 2.79) |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
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| Schedule for today, Monday, Dec 122011: |
| Dow 12,193.19 +195.49 +1.63%, Nasdaq 2,647.81 +51.43 +1.98%, S&P 1,256.31 +21.96 +1.78% |
| EU, Juncker: “17-plus countries entitled to use EU institutions” |
| American focus: the euro rose against the dollar and yen |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| European stocks close: |
| ECBs Praet: Global Economy At A Turning Point |
| US Q4 real GDP (forecast): |
| Техника по фьючерсу S&P 500 |
| Company news: DuPont (DD) cuts its 2011 outlook |
| U.S.: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (Prelim), December 67.7 (forecast 65.6) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,080.80 +83.10 +0.69%, Nasdaq 2,609.70 +13.32 +0.51%, S&P 1,243.51 +9.16 +0.74% |
| European session: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.4%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| Germany Merkel: |
| Canada: Trade balance, billions, October -0.89 (forecast 0.8) |
| U.S.: International trade, bln, October -43.5 (forecast -43.5) |
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| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Input (YoY) , November +13.4% (forecast +13.2%) |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Input (MoM), November +0.1% (forecast +0.2%) |
| United Kingdom: Trade in goods , October -7.55 (forecast -9.3) |
| Asian session: the euro dropped to a one-week low |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| France: Industrial Production, y/y, October +1.8% (forecast +2.8%) |
| France: Industrial Production, m/m, October -1.7% (forecast 0.0%) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| Germany: Trade Balance, October 12.6 (forecast 14.7) |
| Germany: CPI (final), y/y , November +2.8% (forecast +2.4%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Dec 82011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Dec 92011: |
| Dow 12,026.80 -169.57 -1.39%, Nasdaq 2,607.46 -41.75 -1.58%, S&P 1,237.68 -23.33 -1.85% |
| S&P places 15 Spanish banks on watch for a downgrade |
| Moody’s: “Preassures on EU ratings to rise if no EU agreement” |
| American focus: the euro fell after Draghis comments |
| Goldman sees Q4 US GDP +2.9%. |
| US Stocks are trading in area of session low |
| Company news: Boeing Corp reports 39 new orders in Nov for commercial aircraft vs 38 in Oct. Shares of BA -0.50% to $70,25. |
| European stocks close: |
| EUR/USD fell below $1,3300 |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Company news: McDonalds (MCD) reports global comparable sales rose 7.4% in November |
| U.S.: Wholesale Inventories, October +1.6% (forecast +0.4%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stock open: Dow 12,152.06 -44.31 -0.36%, Nasdaq 2,629.68 -19.53 -0.74%, S&P 1,252.15 -8.86 -0.70% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.5% |
| ECB Draghi: "ECB sees 2011 HICP 2.6% to 2.8%, Sep fcst 2.5% to 2.7%" |
| ECB Draghi: “Econ to recover very gradually in course of next year” |
| ECB Draghi: “Infl likely to stay above 2% for some months to come” |
| Canada: New Housing Price Index , October +0.2% (forecast +0.5%) |
| U.S.: Initial Jobless Claims, неделя по 3 ноября -381К (forecast 397K) |
| EUR/USD: |
| Eurozone: ECB Interest Rate Decision, 0 1.00% (forecast 1.00%) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| BOE Leaves Bond Buying Program Unchanged At GBP275 Bln |
| United Kingdom: BoE Interest Rate Decision, 0 0.50% (forecast 0.50%) |
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| European stocks |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EU Juncker: Euro Rules Must Be Strengthened |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the yen and dollar rose against most major peers |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Dec 72011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Dec 82011: |
| RBNZ statement says monetary policy to remain supportive for some time. Forecasts weaker GDP over the next 3 years |
| New Zealand: RBNZ Interest Rate Decision, 0 2.50% (forecast 2.50%) |
| U.S.: Consumer Credit , October 7.7 (forecast 7.0) |
| After decision of S&P on EU rating: Dow 12,134.31 -15.82 -0.13% Nasdaq 2,631.60 -17.96 -0.68%, S&P 1,252.85 -5.62 -0.45% |
| S&P places the AAA rating of the EU on watch negative. |
| Asian session: the euro erasing earlier losses |
| U.S. stocks erased losses |
| U.S. stocks fell, following a two-day advance |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S.: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change , неделя по 2 декабря +1.3 (forecast ) |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| United Kingdom: NIESR GDP Estimate, November +0.3% (forecast ) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,077.47 -72.66 -0.60%, Nasdaq 2,624.60 -24.96 -0.94%, S&P 1,248.30 -10.17 -0.81%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.3% |
| German Finmin: |
| European session: the euro fell |
| Germany finmin: "Dont expect upper house to block tax cut bill. Expect both houses of parliament to pass bill." |
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| Germany: Industrial Production (YoY), October +4.1% (forecast +3.5%) |
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| Baroin: Must Make Sure Financial Crisis Ends |
| Geithner: U.S. Encouraged By Progress In Europe |
| United Kingdom: Manufacturing Production (YoY), October +1.3% (forecast +1.4%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro rose |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Switzerland: Unemployment Rate, November 3.1% (forecast 3.1%) |
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| Daily history for Dec 62011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Dec 72011: |
| Dow 12,202.76 +104.93 +0.87%, Nasdaq 2,659.81 +4.05 +0.15%, S&P 500 1,264.43 +7.35 +0.58% |
| American focus: euro fluctuated |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Oil declined |
| Gold fell |
| Company news: 3M (MMM) affirms its 2011 EPS outlook of $5.85-$5.95, and expects 2012 profits of $6.25-$6.50 on sales of $30.2-$31.5B. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,114.55 +16.72 +0.14%, Nasdaq 2,659.72 +3.96 +0.15%, S&P 1,258.16 +1.08 +0.09% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| Canada: Bank of Canada Rate, 0 1.00% (forecast 1.00%) |
| Canada: Building Permits (MoM) , October +11.9% (forecast +3.2%) |
| European session: |
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| Eurozone: GDP (YoY), Quarter III +1.4% (forecast +1.4%) |
| Eurozone: GDP (QoQ), Quarter III +0.2% (forecast +0.2%) |
| BOE FPC: Discussed Stronger Action To Boost Banks Resilience |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Asian session: the Australian dollar fell against all of its major peers |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| SWITZERLAND: Consumer Price Index, November -0.2% m/m, -0.5% y/y (predictable +0.1% m/m, -0.3% y/y) |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index (MoM) , November -0.2% (forecast +0.1%) |
| UK: Halifax house price index, November -0.9% m/m, -1.0% 3m/y |
| United Kingdom: Halifax house price index 3m Y/Y, November -1.0% (forecast ) |
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| Daily history for Dec 52011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Dec 62011: |
| American focus: euro fell |
| Dow 12,092.46 +73.04 +0.61%, Nasdaq 2,655.00 +28.07 +1.07%, S&P 500 1,256.81 +12.53 +1.01% |
| President Obama: “Payroll-tax cut would increase spending, spur growth” |
| European stocks close: |
| Reports say IMF has approved an E2.2 bn loan tranche to Greece, as expected |
| Merkel, Sarkozy has decided to amend the EU agreement to reduce the debt |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,568 +15.67 +0.28%, CAC 40 3,201 +36.33 +1.15%, DAX 6,106 +25.41 +0.42% |
| Gold rose |
| Oil rose for a second day in New York |
| Nov non-mfg ISM components |
| U.S.: ISM Non-Manufacturing, November 52.0 (forecast 53.6) |
| U.S.: Factory Orders , October -0.4% (forecast -0.2%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,156.79 +137.37 +1.14%, Nasdaq 2,655.61 +28.68 +1.09%, S&P 1,261.01 +16.73 +1.34% |
| France, Sarkozy: “Want new treaty for EU, or EMU as second best” |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.4%, Nasdaq futures +1.4% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.4%, Nasdaq futures +1.4% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| GBP/USD moves to $1.5660 area. Next resistance seen into $1.5670 with a break here to expose $1.5690/700. |
| European session: The euro rose |
| Germany sold E2.675bln of new 6-month Bubill at average yield 0.005% vs average yield 0.08% at previous sale on Nov 7, cover 3.8 vs 2.2 times. |
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| EU: retail sales, October +0.4% m/m, -0.4% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, -0.8% y/y) |
| EU: sentix investor confidence, December -24.0 (predictable -21.4) |
| UK: purchasing manager index services, November 52.1 (predictable 50.7) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EU: purchasing manager index services, November 47.5 (predictable 47.8) |
| GERMANY: purchasing manager index services, November 50.3 (predictable 51.4) |
| FRANCE: services PMI, November 49.6 (predictable 49.3) |
| Asian session: the euro gained against most major peers |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
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| Schedule for today, Monday, Dec 52011: |
| Dow 12,030.77 +10.74 +0.09%, Nasdaq 2,631.60 +5.40 +0.21%, S&P 500 1,246.45 +1.87 +0.15% |
| American focus: dollar rose |
| European stocks close: |
| ECB’ Stark: “Eurozone now sees need for some kind of fiscal union, expects treaty changes, possibly constituional changes” |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| US Geithner set to meet European leaders Dec 6-8 |
| Europe stocks closed in plus:FTSE 100 5,552 +62.95 +1.15%, CAC 40 3,165 +35.00 +1.12%, DAX 6,081 +44.80 +0.74% |
| Gold fell |
| Euro falls below $1.34 against dollar |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Fed: Phillys Plosser (voter and a hawk): “Buying mbs is straying into fiscal pol realm” |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US open: Dow 12,103.81 +83.78 +0.70%, Nasdaq 2,649.91 +23.71 +0.90%, S&P 1,254.17 +9.59 +0.77% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.0%, Nasdaq futures +1.0% |
| US: Nov payrolls +120k, unemployment rate 8.6% |
| European session: |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EU: producer price index, October +0.1% m/m, +5.5% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m) |
| UK: PMI construction, November 52.3 (predictable 52.2) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the Australian and New Zealand dollars were set for a weekly gain |
| Merkel: Cant Avoid EU Treaty Change, Or Creation Of New Treaty |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| SWITZERLAND: retail sales, October -0.2% y/y (predictable +1.2%) |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Dec 12011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Dec 22011: |
| Dow 12,025.17 -20.51 -0.17%, Nasdaq 2,628.28 +7.94 +0.30%, S&P 500 1,245.38 -1.58 -0.13% |
| European stocks close: |
| Franc unleashed after comments by the government of Switzerland |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Oil fell |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,489 -16.08 -0.29%, CAC 40 3,130 -24.67 -0.78%, DAX 6,036 -52.96 -0.87% |
| GBP/USD extends losses |
| Pierpont Securities about US data |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Nov mfg ISM components |
| US: Nov mfg ISM 52.7 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,020.63 -25.05 -0.21%, Nasdaq 2,614.29 -6.05 -0.23%, S&P 1,243.93 -3.03 -0.24% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| Company news: Disney (DIS) rises after announcing an annual dividend of $0.60/share, up 50% from last years $0.40/share. Shares of DIS +0.64% premarket. |
| European session: The euro strengthened |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| US: Initial jobless claims 402k in Nov 26 wk |
| USA. Nov chain store results |
| Goldman about yesterdays swaps announcements |
| Orders |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| BOE King: “Current situation is extraordinarily serious” |
| France auctin results |
| Goldman Sees: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| ECB DRAGHI: Notable progressd achieved in EMU governance |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| UK: purchasing manager index manufacturing, November 47.6 (predictable 47.2) |
| Asian session: gains in the euro were limited |
| EU: purchasing manager index manufacturing, November 46.4 (predictable 46.4) |
| GERMANY: purchasing manager index manufacturing, November 47.9 (predictable 47.9) |
| FRANCE: manufacturing PMI, November 47.3 (predictable 47.6) |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| SWITZERLAND: SVME PMI, November 44.8 (predictable 46.7) |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| SWITZERLAND: gross domestic product, Quarter III +0.2% q/q, +1.3% y/y (predictable +0.2% q/q, +1.8% y/y) |
| Daily history for Nov 302011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Dec 12011: |
| Dow 11,941.01 +385.38 +3.33%, Nasdaq 2,597.65 +82.14 +3.27%, S&P 500 1,235.23 +40.04 +3.35% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on 0.57 doll to 100.36 doll per barrel |
| IMFs Lagarde: «Central bank action shows they appreciate urgency of matter» |
| Beige book prepared for Dec 13 FOMC says "Overall economic activity increased at a slow to moderate pace since the previous report across all Fed Dists except St.L, which reported a decline." |
| American focus: euro rose |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks rallied |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,505 +168.42 +3.16%, CAC 40 3,155 +127.86 +4.22%, DAX 6,089 +288.93 +4.98% |
| Oil rose to a two-week high |
| Gold rose |
| US: EIA Crude Oil Stocks change for Nov 25 +3.9m bbl to 334.7m. |
| Техника по фьючерсу S&P 500 |
| US stocks early surge continues: Dow 11,936.13 +380.50 +3.29%, Nasdaq 2,593.55 +78.04 +3.10%, S&P 500 1,233.91 +38.72 +3.24% |
| US: Oct NAR pending home sales index +10.4% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US: Nov Chicago PM index 62.6 |
| US Stock open: Dow 11,734.70 +179.07 +1.55%, Nasdaq 2,585.28 +69.77 +2.77%, S&P 1,227.39 +32.20 +2.69%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +2.8%, Nasdaq futures +2.5% |
| Orders: |
| CANADA: Sep GDP +0.2% m/m |
| US: Nov ADP pvt payrolls +206k |
| FED/BOC/BOE/BoJ/ECB/SNB announce сoordinated CB фction to address pressures in global money markets. |
| European session: the dollar fell as the People’s Bank of China said reserve ratios will decline by 50 basis points |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| PBOC cuts bank reserve ratio by 50bps. Reserve cut to take effect on Dec 5. |
| SWITZERLAND: KOF leading indicator, November 0.35 (predictable 0.66) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Number of Euro-Zone unemployed highest since records began |
| EU: harmonized CPI, November +3.0% y/y (predictable +3.0% y/y) |
| EU: unemployment rate, October 10.3% (predictable 10.2%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ITALY: unemployment rate, October 8.5% (predictable 8.2%) |
| GERMANY: unemployment change, November -20K (predictable -6K) |
| GERMANY: unemployment rate s.a., November 6.9% (predictable 7.0%) |
| Asian session: the yen declined |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| FRANCE: consumer spending, October -0.5% m/m, -0.9% y/y (predictable +0.1% m/m, -0.2% y/y) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY: retail sales, real unadjusted, October -0.4% y/y |
| GERMANY: retail sales, real adjusted, October +0.7% y/y (predictable +0.1%) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 292011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Nov 302011: |
| Dow 11,586.78 +63.77 +0.55%, Nasdaq 2,520.71 -6.63 -0.26%, S&P 500 1,197.41 +4.86 +0.41% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on 1.58 doll to 99.79 doll per barrel |
| American focus: financial markets pressed uncertainty |
| EFSF final document to be presented Tuesday night - Source |
| Euro ministers confirm release of EUR8B Greek loan |
| European stocks close: |
| Fed’s Lockhart says hes skeptical that addl QE will be effective |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,337 +24.24 +0.46%, CAC 40 3,027 +13.83 +0.46%, DAX 5,800 +54.58 +0.95% |
| Gold stabilized |
| Fed VC Yellen says H2 US growth is looking better but faces headwinds. |
| Oil rose |
| US stocks trim some gains, in the focus - Europe and AMR: Dow 11,578.30 +55.29 +0.48%, Nasdaq 2,526.37 -0.97 -0.04%, S&P 500 1,198.90 +6.35 +0.53% |
| Company News: AMR Corp. filed for bankruptcy |
| E.U.: Dutch finmin said may only hit half of the leverage target for EFSF |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| Orders: |
| US: Sept FHFA home prices +0.9% |
| US: Nov Conference Bd consumer confidence 56.0 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,521.95 -1.06 -0.01%, Nasdaq 2,521.64 -5.70 -0.23%, S&P 1,192.41 -0.14 -0.01%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.3%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| European session: |
| US: Sept S&P Case-Shiller 20-city home prices -3.6% YOY |
| Orders: |
| UK Osborne: “OBR forecasts unemployment to rise to 8.7% 2012” |
| CANADA: 3Q Current Account deficit C$12.13B |
| UK Osborne: ‘Pension age to rise to 67 from 66 in 2026” |
| UK Osborn: “Forecasts do not predict UK recession |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Italy auction results |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EU: business climate indicator, November -0.44 (predictable -0.23) |
| EU: economic sentiment index, November 93.7 (predictable 94.0) |
| UK: consumer credit, October 0.05 bln. (predictable 0.5 bln.) |
| UK: mortgage approvals, October 52.7K (predictable 51.8K) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the dollar dropped |
| LUXEMBOURG FINMIN: |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| UK: Nationwide house price index, November +0.4% m/m, +1.6% y/y (predictable -0.1% m/m, +1.3% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 282011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Nov 292011: |
| Dow 11,504.36 +272.58 +2.43%, Nasdaq 2,520.67 +79.16 +3.24%, S&P 500 1,189.96 +31.29 +2.70% |
| American focus: euro and pound declined |
| U.S. stocks trade near session highs: Dow 11,534.82 +303.04 +2.70%, Nasdaq 2,525.65 +84.14 +3.45%, S&P 500 1,193.46 +34.79 +3.00% |
| European stocks close: |
| FRANCE DATA: Jobseekers registered at the national employment agency surged again in October by 34,400 after a 26,000 rebound in September. |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,313 +148.11 +2.87%, CAC 40 3,013 +155.96 +5.46%, DAX 5,745 +252.46 +4.60% |
| Oil rose |
| Gold climbed 2 percent |
| BOE KING: “Very hard to see how loans alone will solve eurozone crisis” |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| BOE Fisher: "Med-term deflation risks have diminished" |
| US: Oct new home sales 307k |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,504.02 +272.24 +2.42%, Nasdaq 2,510.27 +68.76 +2.82%, S&P 1,188.84 +30.17 +2.60% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +3.0%, Nasdaq futures +2.6% |
| Upgrades and downgrades of Dow Jones Industrial components before the market open: |
| DB says data focus in US shifts back to jobs this wk. |
| European session: The U.S. dollar fell and the euro rallied |
| GERMANY: Consumer prices were unchanged on the month in November, in annual terms CPI was up 2.4% |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY: Dec GfK consumer confidence 5.6 |
| OECD Economic Outlook: |
| UK CBI DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES: Nov Reported Sales Vols -19 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| The company TeleTRADE is the title sponsor of the festival “Financial Intelligence” in Kraków. |
| ITALY: business confidence, November 94.4 (predictable 93.0) |
| EU: M3 money supply, adjusted, October +2.6% y/y (predictable +3.4% y/y) |
| Asian session: the euro climbed |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Friday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Nov 282011: |
| US stocks closed in minus: Dow 11,231.94 -25.61 -0.23%, Nasdaq 2,441.58 -18.50 -0.75%, S&P 500 1,158.67 -3.12 -0.27% |
| S&P Downgrades Belgiums foreign long-term to AA from AA+ in part due to renewed funding, market risk pressure |
| EU: Rehn; Says theres broad support for a financial tax in euro area, must conclude work on leveraging EFSF, should start ESM next year |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,165 +37.08 +0.72%, CAC 40 2,857 +34.72 +1.23%, DAX 5,493 +64.76 +1.19% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil declined |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| U.S. stock markets will be open today until 18:00 GMT. The day after Thanksgiving is typically one of the lightest trading volume days of the year. |
| Options: |
| US Stocks: Dow 11,270.61 +13.06 +0.12%, Nasdaq 2,470.38 +10.30 +0.42%, S&P 1,167.64 +5.85 +0.50%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.2% |
| European session: |
| BOE Weale: “BOE Forecasts Make Strong Case More QE After This Round” |
| Orders: |
| ECB Weidmann: “Confident Italy can live with 7% yields for a while.” |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Italy T-bill auction result |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| 2-Year italian bond yield rises to euro era high of 7.44% |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ITALY: retail sales, September -0.4% m/m, -1.6% y/y (predictable -0.2% m/m, +1.5% y/y) |
| Asian session: the dollar climbed against most major peers |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| FRANCE: consumer confidence, November 79 (predictable 81) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY: import prices, October -0.3% m/m, +6.8% y/y (predictable -0.1% y/y, +6.9% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 242011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Nov 252011: |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,128 -12.21 -0.24%, CAC 40 2,822 -0.18 -0.01%, DAX 5,428 -29.66 -0.54% |
| Kranjec: “ECB isnt allowed to buy govt bonds in primary mkt” |
| ITALY MONTI: “Must move towards fiscal union in EMU, with clear rules” |
| Oil rose |
| Gold traded in a range |
| GERMANY MERKEL: Italy reform plans "very impressive" |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| CABLE: Extends losses through $1.5500 support to post fresh session lows $1.5491 ahead of technicals at $1.5482 which holds the 76.4% retracement of the $1.5270/1.6167 rise |
| Today U.S. stocks will be closed due to celebration of Thanksgiving Day |
| Euro fresh days low at $1.3332 |
| Germanys Merkel: “See no reason for Euro bonds” |
| FRANCE SARKOZY: W/Germany,Italy do everything to support Euro |
| FITCH: Lowers Portugals growth fcst due European outlook |
| Europenan session: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| BOE Miles: BOE has ammunition and willingness to use it |
| EUR/USD |
| UK: GDP revised, Quarter III +0.5% m/m, +0.5% y/y (predictable +0.5% m/m, +0.5% y/y) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the yen rose against most of its 16 major counterparts |
| GERMANY: IFO - expectations, November 97.3 (predictable 96.0) |
| GERMANY: IFO - business climate, November 106.6 (predictable 105.5) |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY: GDP, Quarter III +0.5% q/q, +2.5% y/y (predictable +0.5% q/q, +2.5% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 232011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Nov 242011: |
| Dow 11,289.00 -204.72 -1.78%, Nasdaq 2,470.96 -50.32 -2.00%, S&P 500 1,165.14 -22.90 -1.93% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on 1.84 doll to 96.17 doll per barrel |
| American focus: euro fell |
| U.S. stocks trade near session lows: Dow 11,299.67 -194.05 -1.69%, Nasdaq 2,470.96 -50.32 -2.00%, S&P 500 1,166.91 -21.13 -1.78% |
| European stocks close: |
| German Finance Minister: «Сonvinced we need EU treaty change» |
| BOC Gov Carney: “EZ crisis is barely contained, sees acute strains” |
| U.S. stocks slumped |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,140 -67.04 -1.29%, CAC 40 2,822 -48.25 -1.68%, DAX 5,458 -79.62 -1.44% |
| EU Rehn: “Financial market situation getting worse by the day” |
| Gold fell |
| Oil declined |
| Moodys says US AAA rating unaffected by Deficit Super Comm outcome |
| US: Nov U-Michigan final cons sentiment 64.1 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,441.96 -51.76 -0.45%, Nasdaq 2,500.15 -21.13 -0.84%, S&P 1,180.21 -7.83 -0.66%. |
| Barclays looks for final Nov U-Michigan consumer sentiment to drop to 63.8 vs 64.2p. |
| US: Initial jobless claims 393k in Nov 19 wk |
| US: Oct Pers Income +0.4% |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| EU Barroso: “No country is absolutely opposed to eurobonds” |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Техника по GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Germany alloted E3.644bln of the new 10-year benchmark 2.00% Jan 2022 Bund issue at average yield 1.98% vs 2.09% previous, cover 1.1 vs 1.1 previous. |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EU: industrial new orders, September +1.6% y/y (predictable +6.1% y/y) |
| EU: industrial new orders s.a., September -6.4% m/m (predictable -2.4% m/m) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| UK: BBA mortgage approvals, October 35.3K (predictable 32.3K) |
| Asian session: the euro slid |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| EU: purchasing manager index services, November 47.8 (predictable 46.1) |
| EU: purchasing manager index manufacturing, November 46.4 (predictable 46.6) |
| GERMANY: purchasing manager index services, November 51.4 (predictable 50.2) |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| FRANCE: manufacturing PMI, November 47.6 (predictable 47.6) |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 222011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Nov 232011: |
| Dow 11,492.63 -54.68 -0.47%, Nasdaq 2,522.16 -0.98 -0.04%, S&P 500 1,188.33 -4.65 -0.39% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rosel on 1.09 doll to 98.01 doll per barrel |
| American focus: euro rose after IMF news |
| FOMC minutes showed a "few" FOMC members said the economic outlook "might warrant additional policy accommodation". |
| European stocks close: |
| Feds Kocherlakota: «Fed still has power to calm market crisis» |
| Sarkozy: “Will soon make proposals with Merkel on EU treaty change” |
| EU Van Rompuy: “Euro area needs fiscal and economic integration. Euro area integration means sovereignty loss for all” |
| U.S. stocks little changed |
| IMF board approves 2 new lending tools |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,207 -15.78 -0.30%, CAC 40 2,871 -24.26 -0.84%, DAX 5,537 -68.61 -1.22% |
| Gold rebounded |
| Oil rose |
| Italys Monti: “EU Council is vital to EU integration project” |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| US DATA: Nov Rich Fed mfg index flat |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,515.45 -31.86 -0.28%, Nasdaq 2,518.61 -4.53 -0.18%, S&P 1,190.40 -2.58 -0.22%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.6% |
| Microsoft (MSFT), the world’s largest software publisher, was initiated with a Hold at ThinkEquity. |
| US: Q3 real GDP rev to +2.0% |
| CANADA: Sep retail sales +1.0% m/m, Sep retail sales ex-autos +0.5% m/m |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| BOE Miles: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EUs Rehn: worrying european recovery has come to standstill |
| SPAIN T-BILL AUCTION RESULTS: |
| UK: PSNCR, October -0.64 bln. (predictable -2.0 bln.) |
| UK: PSNB, October 3.4 bln. |
| CFD trading schedule on November 24 and 25, 2011 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the yen weakened |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| SWITZERLAND: trade balance, October 2.15 bln. (predictable 2.06 bln.) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 212011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Nov 222011: |
| Dow 11,534.90 -261.26 -2.21%, Nasdaq 2,519.25 -53.25 -2.07%, S&P 500 1,192.17 -23.48 -1.93% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell on 79 cent to 96.98 doll per barrel |
| Fed’s Lockhart: “Competitive dollar has led to strong exports” |
| American focus: euro rose |
| EU’s Van Rompuy: “Greek situation very demanding” |
| White House: “Automatic spending cuts not preferred way to tackle budget deficit” |
| European stocks close: |
| US stocks off session lows, still sharply lower midday: Dow 11,510.37 -285.79 -2.42%, Nasdaq 2,517.63 -54.87 -2.13%, S&P 500 1,189.74 -25.91 -2.13% |
| ECB: ECB says bonds totalling E194.5 bln settled as of Fri Nov 18 |
| U.S. stocks declined |
| Euro fresh session highs $1.3540. Stops above $1.3550 in small size ahead of offers at $1.3560. |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,223 -140.34 -2.62%, CAC 40 2,895 -102.07 -3.41%, DAX 5,606 -194.24 -3.35% |
| Gold fell |
| Greek FinMin sees Parliament vote on new eur130b aid deal in January |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Quite spike to $1.3510 area has traders scrambling for an explanation, the pair able to flush stops above $1.3500 area and march on to $1.3515 where medium offers were noted earlier and said to extend to $1.3525 |
| Oil dropped |
| US stocks keep tumbling: Dow 11,485.48 -310.68 -2.63%, Nasdaq 2,504.08 -68.42 -2.66%, S&P 500 1,184.87 -30.78 -2.53% |
| Tech on S&P futures |
| US: Oct existing home sales 4.97 mln |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,671.88 -124.28 -1.05%, Nasdaq 2,538.98 -33.52 -1.30%, S&P 1,200.87 -14.78 -1.22%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.9% |
| Wal-Mart (WMT) was upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JP Morgan. Shares of WMT -0.40% premarket ($57.00). |
| Cantor Fitzgerald: |
| CANADA: Sep Wholesale trade +0.3% |
| European session: The dollar rose |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Bundesbank cuts Germany 2012 growth forecast to 0.5%-1% from 1.8% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen and the dollar rose |
| EU: current account, adjusted, September 0.5 bln. (predictable -3.4 bln.) |
| GBP/USD |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Nov 212011: |
| Dow 11,812.96 +42.23 +0.36%, Nasdaq 2,575.88 -12.11 -0.47%, S&P 500 1,217.27 +1.14 +0.09% |
| American focus: euro strengthened |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses |
| Oil declined |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,363 -60.20 -1.11%, CAC 40 2,997 -13.28 -0.44%, DAX 5,800 -49.93 -0.85% |
| Gold recovers |
| US stocks edge higher in morning trade; H-P leads blue chips: Dow 11,834.72 +63.99 +0.54%, Nasdaq 2,590.13 +2.14 +0.08%, S&P 500 1,221.49 +5.36 +0.44% |
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| US: Oct Leading Indicators +0.9% |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,808.72 +37.99 +0.32%, Nasdaq 2,587.52 -0.47 -0.02%, S&P 1,220.19 +4.06 +0.33%. |
| Barclays expect nonfarm payrolls +125k and private payrolls +150k. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.7%, Nasdaq futures +0.5% |
| CANADA: Leading Indicator +0.2% in Oct |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Техника по USD/CHF |
| CANADA: Oct CPI +0.2 m/m, +2.9y/y; Oct BOC core CPI +0.3 m/m, +2.1y/y |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| ECB Weidmann: “Decisions on debt crisis dont address key issues” |
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| Draghi: ECB сut rates in Nov due to econ outlook |
| EUR/USD |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: Dollar declines on speculation Fed to ease policy |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY: producer price index, October +0.2% m/m, +5.3% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, +5.3% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 172011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Nov 182011: |
| Dow 11,735.27 -170.32 -1.43%, Nasdaq 2,591.57 -48.04 -1.82%, S&P 500 1,215.60 -21.31 -1.72% |
| American focus: the euro was little changed |
| FED’s Dudley: Might make sense to buy mortgage debt |
| European stocks close: |
| FED’s Dudley calls for growth of about 2.75% in 12, but "not much higher" and sees "significant downside risks, mostly related to the stress in" EZ |
| Australian dollar falls below par vs US dollar |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,423 -85.88 -1.56%, CAC 40 3,010 -54.61 -1.78%, DAX 5,850 -63.19 -1.07% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell |
| EUR/USD rose to fresh session high |
| US: Nov Philly Fed mfg index +3.6 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,887.05 -18.54 -0.16%, Nasdaq 2,630.97 -8.64 -0.33%, S&P 1,233.14 -3.77 -0.30% |
| Citigroup reiterates its Buy rating on Boeing Co. (BA) and raises its target price to $82 from $78 per share |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| US: Oct permits 653k |
| US: Oct housing starts to 628k |
| European session: the euro still under pressure |
| EUR/USD recovery above $1.3480 as sources reported about fresh ECB bond buys. |
| Italian PM Monti: “If my govt fails, Italy will face much harder situation” |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks fell |
| France auction: |
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| SPAIN AUCTION RESULTS: |
| UK: retail price index, October +0.6% m/m, +0.9% y/y (predictable +0.6% m/m, +0.6% y/y) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell against most of its 16 major counterparts |
| 10-Year Spanish Yield At Euro Era High 6.525% |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| The new office in Poland |
| Daily history for Nov 162011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Nov 172011: |
| Dow 12,050.72 -45.44 -0.38%, Nasdaq 2,676.96 -9.24 -0.34%, S&P 500 1,252.36 -5.45 -0.43% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rose on 3.2% to 102.59 doll per barrel, the high level since May |
| American focus: euro rebounded |
| GREECE: Parliament gives vote of confidence to coalition govt, vote 255 yes/38 no |
| The euro / dollar recovered in the area daily highs, breaking the mark of 1.3540 dollars per euro |
| US stocks nose into positive territory: Dow 12,102.75 +6.59 +0.05%, Nasdaq 2,687.31 +1.11 +0.04%, S&P 500 1,259.01 +1.20 +0.10% |
| European stocks close: |
| Feds Lacker: “Fed should set explicit inflation objective. Year-Over-Year CPI too high at 3.5%” |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Feds Rosengren: “Not true more easing wouldnt help economy” |
| Europe stocks closed in different ways: FTSE 100 5,509 -8.42 -0.15%, CAC 40 3,065 +15.77 +0.52%, DAX 5,913 -19.78 -0.33% |
| EU Juncker: “German debt level a concern” |
| Gold fell |
| Oil tops $100 on seaway pipeline reversal |
| US stocks pare losses in morning trade: Dow 12,036.11 -60.05 -0.50%, Nasdaq 2,679.15 -7.05 -0.26%, S&P 500 1,252.64 -5.17 -0.41% |
| US: EIA crude oil stocks for Nov 11 wk -1.1m |
| GBP/USD set new session low ($1.5736) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,979.16 -117.00 -0.97%, Nasdaq 2,666.54 -19.66 -0.73%, S&P 1,246.62, -11.19 -0.89% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.6% |
| US: Oct ind production +0.7% |
| Tsys flows by country: |
| US: September TICS net foreign purchases of $65.8 bn; total monthly net TIC inflows $57.4 bn. |
| European session: |
| US: Oct CPI -0.1%, +3.5% YOY |
| Merkel: "EMU bond yield developments need our attention" |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| BOE King: “Weakness in UK growth over next few quarters” |
| BOE inflation report: |
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| EU: harmonized CPI ex EFAT, October +1.6% y/y, (predictable +1.6% y/y) |
| EU: harmonized CPI, October +0.3% m/m, +3.0% y/y (predictable +0.3% m/m, +3.0% y/y) |
| UK: average earnings, September +2.3% (predictable +2.5%) |
| UK: claimant count rate, October 5.0% (predictable 5.1%) |
| UK: claimant count, October 5.3K (predictable 20.8K) |
| UK: average earnings ex bonuses, September +1.7% (predictable +1.6%) |
| UK: ILO unemployment rate, September 8.3% (predictable 8.2%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro sank to five-week lows |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 152011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Nov 162011: |
| Dow 12,134.42 +55.44 +0.46%, Nasdaq 2,689.77 +32.55 +1.22%, S&P 500 1,261.31 +9.53 +0.76% |
| French Fin Min: “Not working on third austerity plan” |
| U.S. stocks advanced, led by technology companies: Dow 12,125.23 +46.25 +0.38%, Nasdaq 2,685.33 +28.11 +1.06%, S&P 500 1,259.81 +8.03 +0.64% |
| American focus: euro fell |
| Bernanke: “Fed continues to look for ways to reduce regulatory burden” |
| Feds Fisher: “More accommodation not needed absent significant crisis” |
| European stocks close: |
| European Commission proposes to tighten the rules for rating agencies |
| U.S. stocks declined |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,517 -1.60 -0.03%, CAC 40 3,049 -59.82 -1.92%, DAX 5,933 -51.88 -0.87% |
| Gold declined |
| Euro falls below $1.35 as European debt fears persist |
| Oil rose |
| US stocks declined:Dow 12,042.43 -36.55 -0.30%, Nasdaq 2,653.18 -4.04 -0.15%, S&P 500 1,249.22 -2.56 -0.20% |
| GBP/USD extends lows to $1.5810 |
| US: Sept business inv 0,0% |
| US stock open: Dow 12,041.22 -37.76 -0.31%, Nasdaq 2,647.07 -10.15 -0.38%, S&P 1,248.12 -3.66 -0.29% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.7%, Nasdaq futures -0.5% |
| Orders: |
| European session: |
| US: Oct PPI -0.3%, +5.9% YOY |
| Feds Evans: “9 percent unemployment rate is a big problem” |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ZEW: Econ Expectations Declined For Ninth Month In A Row |
| EU: ZEW economic sentiment, November -59.1 (predictable -52.7) |
| EU: trade balance s.a., September +2.1 (predictable -0.8) |
| GERMANY: ZEW survey economic sentiment, November -55.2 (predictable -51.7) |
| EU: GDP, Quarter III +0.2% q/q, +1.4% y/y (predictable +0.2% q/q, +1.4% y/y) |
| The pound has receded from session low after data on inflation |
| UK: HICP ex EFAT, October +3.3% y/y (predictable +3.3%) |
| UK: HICP, October +0.1% m/m, +5.0% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, +5.1% y/y) |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY: GDP, Quarter III +0.5% q/q, +2.6% y/y (predictable +0.5% q/q, +2.4% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| FRANCE: GDP, Quarter III +0.4% q/q, +1.6% y/y (predictable +0.3% q/q, +1.6% y/y) |
| Daily history for Nov 142011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Nov 152011: |
| Dow 12,034.14 -119.54 -0.98%, Nasdaq 2,650.66 -28.09 -1.05%, S&P 500 1,247.30 -16.55 -1.31% |
| Italy PM nominee says aiming to stay in power until 2013 |
| Companies News: Morgan Stanley buyout arm in talks to buy China packaging firm HCP Holdings Inc |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| European stocks close: |
| Euro drops below $1.36 on latest debt worries |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,519 -26.34 -0.47%, CAC 40 3,109 -40.43 -1.28%, DAX 5,985 -72.01 -1.19% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell |
| German Fin Min: “Need to build political union in Europe. Finish what couldnt be completed in 90s” |
| Orders: |
| Philly Fed economists’ survey: Payrolls forecasts lowered |
| Spain 10-year spread widens 32bps to EMU record high +426bps |
| GBP/USD showed low at $1.5905 |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.1% |
| Goldman Sachs adds Caterpillar (CAT) to its conviction buy list |
| Company news: Boeing wins record $18B record order from Emirates |
| Orders: |
| Belgian 10-year yield spread widens to EMU record high +276bps. |
| EUR/USD extends lows to $1.3630 area |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| European stocks are mixed: CAC 3,134.17 +15.21 +0.48%, FTSE 5,546.32 +0.94 +0.02%, DAX 6,041.48 -15.55 -0.26% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EU: industrial production, September -2.0% m/m, +2.2% y/y (predictable -2.1% m/m, +3.6% y/y) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
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| SWITZERLAND: producer & import prices, October -0.2% m/m, -1.8% y/y (predictable -0.3% m/m, -1.9% y/y) |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Nov 142011: |
| Dow 12,142.52 +248.73 +2.09%, Nasdaq 2,675.24 +50.09 +1.91%, S&P 500 1,262.56 +22.86 +1.84% |
| US Stocks notch big gains, investors cheer Italy progress: Dow 12,167.72 +273.93 +2.30%, Nasdaq 2,683.73 +58.58 +2.23%, S&P 500 1,265.68 +25.98 +2.10% |
| American focus: euro rose |
| Yellen: “Fed to soon release new capital, liquidity rules for big banks” |
| Stark: ECB has room for manoeuvre on rates vs U.S., Britain, Switz |
| SNBs Danthing is saying they are monitoring franc developments constantly |
| European stocks close: |
| EU Juncker: “Very pleased that Greece has stable national government” |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,545 +100.56 +1.85%, CAC 40 3,149 +84.54 +2.76%, DAX 6,057 +189.22 +3.22% |
| Euro rebounds to above $1.38 as Italy fears subside |
| GBP / USD showed an increase of almost 200 points, breaking several resistance levels and updating the 2-day high at around 1.6090. |
| GREECE: Troika officials expect to meet Athens early next week |
| US stocks hit session highs: Dow 12,170.11 +276.32 +2.32%, Nasdaq 2,675.97 +50.82 +1.94%, S&P 500 1,265.81 +26.11 +2.11% |
| Company news: Caterpillar (CAT) makes a pre-conditional offer to acquire ERA Mining Machinery in a deal aimed at helping CAT increase its presence in China. Shares of CAT +2.33% |
| US: UMich Nov prelim consumer sentiment 64.2 |
| US: UMich Nov prelim consumer sentiment 64.2 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.0%, Nasdaq futures +0.9% |
| Orders |
| European session: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks rose |
| EUR/JPY Cross trades at Y105.60 bouncing off the recent downward spike |
| Pair EUR/USD is corrected up to $1.3730 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| UK: producer price index - output, October +0.0% m/m, +5.7% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, +5.9% y/y) |
| UK: producer price index - input, October -0.8% m/m, +14.1% y/y (predictable 0.0% m/m, +14.6% y/y) |
| Asian session: the yen rose to the strongest against the dollar |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Credit Agricole: pair EUR/USD will be still inclined to falling next week |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 102011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Nov 112011: |
| Dow 11,866.24 +85.30 +0.72%, Nasdaq 2,616.76 -4.89 -0.19%, S&P 500 1,235.75 +6.65 +0.54% |
| US DATA: Oct Tsy budget -$98.5b in the first month of FY12, vs -$140.4b in Oct10. |
| American focus: euro rose |
| U.S. stocks hold reached position: Dow 11,925.46 +144.52 +1.23%, Nasdaq 2,630.84 +9.19 +0.35%, S&P 500 1,241.59 +12.49 +1.02% |
| European stocks close: |
| FED: Bernanke said has no doubt US econ will return to a normal position, its fundamental strengths remain the same |
| FED: Bernanke said EZ woes could cause global crisis. |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Europe stocks closed in different ways: FTSE 100 5,445 -15.56 -0.28%, CAC 40 3,065 -10.32 -0.34%, DAX 5,868 +38.27 +0.66% |
| S&P says France ratings remain AAA/A-1+ with a stable outlook |
| Gold fell |
| Oil rose |
| CABLE: Seeing some real-money sales in good size in recent dealings, cable clobbered to below $1.5870 area ahead of the London fixing. |
| U.S. stocks rose |
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| European session: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.4%, Nasdaq futures +1.1% |
| Orders: |
| US: Initial jobless claims 390k in Nov 5 wk |
| US: Sept trade bal -$43.1b |
| Greece 10-year spread extends widening by 39bps to EMU record at +2747bps. |
| Papademos gets mandate from president for new government |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| BOE MPC keeps Bank rate unchanged, as widely expected. Leaves QE unchanged at stg275bln |
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| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Italy sold E5.0bln of new 12-month T-bill issue Thursday at an average yield of 6.087% vs 3.57% previous and covered 1.989 times vs 1.88 previous. |
| ECB: Forecasters See GDP Up 1.6% In 2011 Vs 1.9% In Aug Forecast |
| ECB Buying Italian Government Bonds |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| FRANCE: industrial production, September -1.7% m/m (predictable -0.6% m/m) |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY: CPI (final), September +0.1% m/m, +2.9% y/y (predictable 0.0% m/m, +2.5% y/y) |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| FRANCE: CPI, October +0.3% m/m, +2.5% y/y (predictable +0.1% m/m, +2.3% y/y) |
| Daily history for Nov 92011: |
| JAPAN: prelim machine tool orders, October +25.9% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Nov 102011: |
| Dow 11,792.22 -377.96 -3.11%, Nasdaq 2,628.50 -98.99 -3.63%, S&P 500 1,231.71 -44.21 -3.46% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell to 95.74 doll per barrel |
| EU Juncker says euro currency not in crisis |
| American focus: dollar and the yen gained, euro declined |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Slapped down through the previously mentioned stops below $1.3550 for trade to $1.3540 as stocks cratered to losses of 370 points |
| US stocks hit new day lows: Dow 11,816.85 -353.33 -2.90%, Nasdaq 2,639.41 -88.08 -3.23%, S&P 500 1,235.61 -40.31 -3.16% |
| European stocks close: |
| Papandreou may reconsider proposal to name Petsalnikos as new Greek PM |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Latest flurry of Greek headlines knocks 10 pips off euro-dollar for trade to $1.3590 area but amid light flows. |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| New Greek PM is parliament president Petsalnikos |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,460 -106.96 -1.92%, CAC 40 3,075 -68.14 -2.17%, DAX 5,830 -131.90 -2.21% |
| Gold fell |
| Oil rebounded |
| U.S. stocks slightly recovered their losses: Dow 11,958.87 -211.31 -1.74%, Nasdaq 2,670.66 -56.83 -2.08%, S&P 500 1,250.80 -25.12 -1.97% |
| Greek PM: “New government will ensure 6th tranche, implement aid deal” |
| US: EIA oil data for Nov 4 - crude stocks -1.4m bbl to 338.1m. |
| US: Sep wholesale inventories -0.1% (cons. +0.5%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,917.55 -252.63 -2.08%, Nasdaq 2,666.57 -60.92 -2.23%, S&P 1,248.32 -27.60 -2.16% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -2.4%, Nasdaq futures -1.9% |
| EUR/USD fell delow $1,3600 |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| European stocks dropped |
| EUR/USD continues falling |
| 10-Year Italian Bond Yield Hits 7% |
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| UK: non-EU trade, September -5.7 (predictable -5.0) |
| UK: trade in goods, September -9.8 (predictable -8.0) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Nov 82011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Nov 92011: |
| Dow 12,142.18 +73.79 +0.61%, Nasdaq 2,717.21 +21.96 +0.81%, S&P 500 1,271.02 +9.90 +0.79% |
| Feds Kocherlakota: “If financial panic developes in Europe, Fed could respond with accomodative policies” |
| US stocks rise after reports of Вerlusconi resignation plans: Dow 12,112.85 +44.46 +0.37%, Nasdaq 2,709.72 +14.47 +0.54%, S&P 500 1,268.60 +7.48 +0.59% |
| American focus: euro fluctuated |
| Italys Berlusconi says urgent to stick to European pledges |
| Euro extends gains after Berlusconi announces plans to resign |
| FED Plosser: “Should take 3 steps to flexible inflation targeting frame-work” |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Retreating again to $1.3770 area and thus matching the lows seen earlier in the US session with trader chatter still suggesting stop risk below $1.3750 area. |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. sales in retail stores in early November rose to 1.4% |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,567 +56.52 +1.03%, CAC 40 3,143 +39.70 +1.28%, DAX 5,961 +32.76 +0.55% |
| Gold rose |
| EUs Rehn: “Economic, financial situation in Italy "very worrying" |
| US stocks extend losses: Dow 12,020.37 -48.02 -0.40%, Nasdaq 2,687.79 -7.46 -0.28%, S&P 500 1,257.23 -3.89 -0.31% |
| Oil climbed to a three-month high |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Wilting lower now for trade to below $1.3780 area as Italy spread widens in the wake of thus far unsubstantiated talk that LCH as raised margins on Itallian debt |
| Italy PM Berlusconi won 308 votes in the 630 seat lower house for 2010 budget report approval; needed 316 seats to win majority. |
| UK: NIESR Aug-Oct GDP estimated +0.5% |
| BOC Carney: "Inflation expectations are well anchored." |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,100.29 +31.90 +0.26%, Nasdaq 2,713.05 +17.80 +0.66%, S&P 1,266.62 +5.50 +0.44% |
| USD/JPY spikes lower to Y77.70 area |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.8% |
| SNB Hildebrand: "Monetary policy cant guarantee financial stability " |
| DuPont (DD) was initiated with Overweight and a target price of $62 at Piper Jaffray. |
| CANADA: Okt Housing Starts 208.0К (cons. 201.0K) |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks rose |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ECBs Stark: Debt Crisis Doesnt Endanger Euros Stability, Existence |
| UK: manufacturing production, September +0.2% m/m, +2.0% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, +1.9% y/y ) |
| UK: industrial production, September +0.2% m/m, -0.7% y/y (predictable +0.1% m/m, -0.8% y/y) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Monday’s review |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| FRANCE: trade balance, September -6.3 bln (predictable -5.2 bln) |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY: Trade Balance, September 15.2 (predictable 14.4) |
| SWITZERLAND: SECO Consumer Climate, Quarter III -24 (predictable -20) |
| Daily history for Nov 72011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Nov 82011: |
| Dow 12,032.51 +49.27 +0.41%, Nasdaq 2,689.83 +3.68 +0.14%, S&P 500 1,257.57 +4.34 +0.35% |
| Greek political leaders agree on new PM, to be announced Tuesday - State TV |
| Company News: PepsiCo is selling its Chinese bottling ops to a beverage unit of instant noodle and drinks maker Tingyi Holdings |
| American focus: euro and franc declined, the pound gained |
| European stocks close: |
| SNB Vice Chair Jordan: “The SNB mandate is clear, we must attain price stability” |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,511 -16.34 -0.30%, CAC 40 3,104 -19.95 -0.64%, DAX 5,929 -37.48 -0.63% |
| Switzerland Finance Minister: “Strong Swiss Franc now hurting exporters” |
| Oil rose |
| UK CAMERON: Collapse of euro zone would have serious UK impact |
| Gold rose |
| German Fin Min: Italian position not comparable to Greeces |
| US stocks add to losses in late-morning trading: Dow 11,933.10 -50.14 -0.42%, Nasdaq 2,657.45 -28.70 -1.07%, S&P 500 1,246.29 -6.94 -0.55% |
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| US Stocks open: : Dow 11,980.44 -2.80 -0.02%, Nasdaq 2,689.53 +3.38 +0.13%, S&P 1,255.98 +2.75 +0.22%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.6%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| Home Depot (HD) was upgraded to Outperform from Sector Perform at RBC Capital Markets. |
| Fed’s Rosengren: "Fed should stay aggressive in trying to lower unemployment" |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Berlusconi says rumours of his resignation are unfounded |
| Gold started the week with growth |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| EUR/USD rose on rumors that Italy PM Berlusconi may step down in hours |
| GERMANY: September real sa industrial output -2.7% m/m, +5.4% y/y |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Retail Sales, September -0.7% m/m, -1.5% y/y (predictable 0.0% m/m, -0.5% y/y) |
| Technical issue with iPhone, iPad, Android trading terminals |
| EU: Sentix Investor Confidence, November -21.2 (predictable -19.5) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The franc declined to a two-week low |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| SWITZERLAND: Consumer Price Index, October -0.1% m/m, -0.1% y/y (predictable +0.2% m/m, +0.2% y/y) |
| UK: halifax house price index, October +1.2% m/m, -1.8% y/y (predictable +0.1%, -2.3% y/y) |
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| SWITZERLAND: unemployment rate, October 2.9% (predictable 3.0%) |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Nov 72011: |
| Dow 11,943.89 -100.58 -0.84%, Nasdaq 2,680.04 -17.93 -0.66%, S&P 500 1,248.68 -12.47 -0.99% |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close: |
| US stocks pare losses as Greek deliberations get under way: Dow 11,961.94 -82.53 -0.69%, Nasdaq 2,688.15 -9.82 -0.36%, S&P 500 1,252.35 -8.80 -0.70% |
| The British pound rose to day high against U.S. dollar - $ 1.6053. The nearest resistance - $ 1.6060 (Nov 3 high) |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,527 -18.48 -0.33%, CAC 40 3,124 -71.92 -2.25%, DAX 5,966 -167.02 -2.72% |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| US stocks off session lows in late-morning trading: Dow 11,897.31 -147.16 -1.22%, Nasdaq 2,671.02 -26.95 -1.00%, S&P 500 1,244.85 -16.30 -1.29% |
| Oil fell from a three-month high |
| USA President Obama: “Markets look for strong signal from EZ that they are standing behind the Euro” |
| US stocks sliding further, Dow is down 155 points or 1.28% while Nasdaq is off 35, about 1.3%. |
| USD/JPY extends gains to Y78.24 |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,971.82 -72.65 -0.60%, Nasdaq 2,678.85 -19.12 -0.71%, S&P 1,250.36 -10.79 -0.86% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| Orders: |
| US: Oct unemployment rate 9.0% |
| European session: |
| DB sees +150k Oct NFP |
| European stocks are mixed |
| From 7th of November 2011 change in trading session on CFD on stocks and futures |
| GERMANY: September real sa manufacturing orders -4.3% m/m |
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| Options: |
| EU: Producer Price Index, September +0.3% m/m, +5.8% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro decrease |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 46.4 |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 50.6 |
| FRANCE: Services PMI, October 44.6 |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Nov 32011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Nov 42011: |
| Dow 12,014.96 +178.92 +1.51%, Nasdaq 2,686.70 +46.72 +1.77%, S&P 500 1,256.78 +18.88 +1.53% |
| American focus: euro gained, dollar declined |
| European stocks close: |
| EU: Van Rompuy; G20 to discuss appropriate IMF resources |
| US stocks hit another session high: Dow 12,039.82 +203.78 +1.72%, Nasdaq 2,690.51 +50.53 +1.91%, S&P 500 1,259.74 +21.84 +1.76% |
| G20: "Recovery of the global economy weakened, unemployment is at an unacceptable level" |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Took a peek at the morning high at $1.3835, stalled a pip or two shy of the level and has reversed to $1.3815 as traders remain mindful of supply and tech resistance, that despite mention of stops above $1.3840. |
| Germany: unemployment rate in September fell to 5.8% |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,546 +61.54 +1.12%, CAC 40 3,195 +84.88 +2.73%, DAX 6,133 +167.55 +2.81% |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| G-20 draft: “Will work for international monetary system that gives emerging markets greater weight” |
| GREECE: Fimnmin says referendum is canceled |
| US stocks rise after ECB cut, pressure on Greece grows: Dow 11,950.78 +114.74 +0.97%, Nasdaq 2,666.39 +26.41 +1.00%, S&P 500 1,248.40 +10.50 +0.85% |
| ECB Draghi: “Inflation will continue to meet the target level, despite the cut rates” |
| Gold rose |
| Oil rose for a second day in New York |
| RBC: "Nonmfg ISM was virtually unch and improvement in employment and supplier deliveries." |
| Greek PM considers cancelling referendum. |
| Components of Oct nonmfg ISM data |
| US: Oct nonmfg ISM index 52.9 |
| US: Sep factory new orders +0.3% |
| ECB Draghi: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ECB DRAGHI: Inflation elevated, will decline during 2012 |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.2%, Nasdaq futures +1.4% |
| European session: |
| ECB сuts refi by 25 basis points |
| US: Initial jobless claims 397k in Oct 29 wk |
| Orders: |
| European stocks came back in green zone |
| Техника по USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 51.3 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro continues decrease |
| BNP Paribas CEO: Wont Accept More Voluntary Haircut On Greece Debt |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Nov 22011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Nov 32011: |
| Dow 11,821.43 +163.47 +1.40%, Nasdaq 2,628.65 +21.69 +0.83%, S&P 500 1,233.96 +15.68 +1.29% |
| European stocks close |
| American focus: dollar gained, euro declined |
| FED: Bernanke said not contemplating change in dual mandate in decision making, discussed nominal GDP as info variable but not looking at radical change |
| FOMC Forecasts: 2011 US growth forecast cut to 1.6%-1.7% from 2.7%-2.9% |
| EU Official: “No disbursement of Greek aid without clarity” |
| Fed: Fed funds to stay exceptionally low at least to mid-2013 |
| The U.S. dollar rose after the announcement of the Fed decision. The euro/dollar fell to a session low area of $1.3740/50 |
| U.S. stocks gained |
| Fed keeps fed funds range unchanged at 0.0% to 0.25% and leaves discount rate unchanged at 0.75% |
| Oil rose |
| U.S. stocks rise, the market expects the Fed’s decision: Dow 11,854.81 +196.85 +1.69%, Nasdaq 2,641.45 +34.49 +1.32%, S&P 500 1,240.14 +21.86 +1.79% |
| Gold rise |
| Pierpont Securities about FOMC |
| US: EIA oil data for Oct 28 week - crude stocks +1.826m bbl |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,810.53 +152.57 +1.31%, Nasdaq 2,637.13 +30.17 +1.16%, S&P 1,236.70 +18.42 +1.51% |
| Orders: |
| Intel (INTC) was downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital. Shares of INTC +0.42% premarket |
| Orders: |
| US: Oct ADP pvt payrolls 110К (cons. 103K) |
| European session: The euro gained |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| French 10-year OAT spread widens 10bps to EMU record high +128bps. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Greece 10-year spread widens 74bps wider and hits fresh EMU record high at +2354bps. |
| European stocks are under pressure as the euro-area rescue fund was said to delay a planned 3 billion-euro bond sale. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK: PMI Construction, October 53.9 |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 47.1 |
| GERMANY: Unemployment Rate s.a., October 7.0% |
| GERMANY: Unemployment Change, October +10K |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 49.1 |
| FRANCE: Manufacturing PMI, October 48.5 |
| Asian session: The euro corrected |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Nov 12011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Nov 22011: |
| Dow 11,697.50 -257.51 -2.15%, Nasdaq 2,615.58 -68.83 -2.56%, S&P 500 1,223.11 -30.19 -2.41% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell to 92.19 doll per barrel |
| European stocks close: |
| US stocks trim losses, Greek lawmaker opposes referendum: Dow 11,762.02 -192.99 -1.61%, Nasdaq 2,628.06 -56.35 -2.10%, S&P 500 1,230.12 -23.18 -1.85% |
| American focus: dollar and the yen gained, euro declined |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Sees a small pop to $1.3725 area now and traders point to a DJ headline that cites a Greek socialist politician as saying call for a referendum is "basically dead." |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,422 -122.65 -2.21%, CAC 40 3,068 -174.51 -5.38%, DAX 5,835 -306.83 -5.00% |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell for a third day |
| US stocks move lower in late morning trade: Dow 11,703.06 -251.95 -2.11%, Nasdaq 2,618.95 -65.46 -2.44%, S&P 500 1,222.59 -30.71 -2.45% |
| BOC Carney doesnt expect govt spending cuts to slow GDP, sees only 0.1% decrease from the end of stimulus spending. |
| US: Oct mfg ISM 50.8 vs cons. 52.3 |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,700.42 -254.59 -2.13%, Nasdaq 2,608.50 -75.91 -2.83%, S&P 1,223.43 -29.87 -2.38% |
| Please note the changes made to the “Analytics” section structure |
| Before the bell: S&P futures 3.0%, Nasdaq futures -2.6% |
| EUR/USD drifts lower. Bids seen in $1,3625/20 area and futher in $1,3600 area. |
| European session: The euro weakened |
| European stocks fell |
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| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| UK: Preliminary GDP Quarter III +0.5% (QoQ), +0.5% (YoY) |
| UK: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 47.4 |
| Asian session: The euro fell versus the dollar and yen |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| SWITZERLAND: Retail Sales, September -0.9% y/y |
| SWITZERLAND: SVME PMI, October 46.9 |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| UK: Nationwide house price index, October +0.4% m/m, +0.8% y/y |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Oct 312011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Nov 12011: |
| AUSTRALIA: Commodity Prices, October +19.0% y/y |
| Please note the changes made to the “Analytics” section structure |
| European stocks close |
| Закрытие фондовых площадок Европы: |
| Dow 12,053.52 -177.59 -1.45%, Nasdaq 2,706.15 -31.00 -1.13%, S&P 500 1,265.19 -19.90 -1.55% |
| American focus: dollar and pound gained, euro and yen declined |
| U.S. stocks declined |
| IMF: forecasts slowing Canada growth, 2% 2011 & 2012 |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,544 -158.02 -2.77%, CAC 40 3,243 -105.79 -3.16%, DAX 6,141 -204.85 -3.23% |
| Moodys issues credit analysis on Switzerland |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell |
| Pound sharply rise to day high against dollar - $1.6164 |
| Euro falls to day low against dollar. Support - $1.3930 (МА(200) for Н1) |
| Technics on USD/JPY |
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| US Stocks decrease. Currently Dow 12,108.88 -122.23 -1.00%, Nasdaq 2,705.39 -31.76 -1.16%, S&P 1,270.50 -14.59 -1.14%. |
| Options: |
| US: Oct Chicago PM index 58.4 |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.8% |
| European session: the euro fell after EMU labor data |
| CANADA: Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Aug) 0.3% |
| CANADA: Raw Material Price Index (Sep) 1.4% |
| Orders: |
| OECD: |
| European stocks fell |
| Please note the changes made to the “Analytics” section structure |
| ECB, Trichet: Greece is Greece. Everyone recognize, that it is a special case |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ITALY: CPI (Prelim), October 0.9% m/m, +3.8% y/y |
| EU: Harmonized CPI (preliminary), October +3.0% y/y |
| EU: Unemployment Rate, September 10.2% |
| UK: Consumer credit, September 0.6 bln |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ITALY: Unemployment Rate, September 8.3% |
| Asian session: The yen dropped by the most in three years against the dollar |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| GERMANY: Retail sales, real adjusted in September +0.4% |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Oct 312011: |
| Dow 12,226.94 +18.39 +0.15%, Nasdaq 2,735.78 -2.85 -0.10%, S&P 500 1,284.26 -0.33 -0.03% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX fell to 93.32 doll per barrel |
| American focus: the euro declined, the yen climbed |
| European stocks close: |
| EU Bank funding guarantees should reduce lending pressure |
| Italys Berlusconi: Italy is second-most solid EU economy |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed mainly in minus:FTSE 100 5,702 -11.58 -0.20%, CAC 40 3,349 -19.99 -0.59%, DAX 6,346 +8.35 +0.13% |
| Japan PM: “Will contribute to euro zone bailout fund” |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell |
| US stocks trade around flat line: Dow 12,221.23 +12.68 +0.10%, Nasdaq 2,737.13 -1.50 -0.05%, S&P 500 1,284.75 +0.16 +0.01% |
| Components of Oct final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment |
| US: Oct final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment 60.9 |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,189.56 -18.99 -0.16%, Nasdaq 2,729.99 -8.64 -0.32%, S&P 1,279.39 -5.20 -0.40%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.6%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| Company news: Chevron (CVX) Q3 EPS of $3.92 vs cons. $3.42. Revenue of $64.4B (+26.2% Y/Y) vs cons. $67.7B. Shares of CVX -0.5% premarket. |
| US: Sept Personal Income +0.1% (cons. +0.3%); Personal Spending +0,6% м/м (cons. +0.6%) |
| European session: The euro fell |
| CIBC: "Q3 US GDP was a good report but pace of growth is not fast enough to lower unemployment quickly." |
| Company news: Merck (MRK) Q3 EPS of $0.94 vs cons. $0.91. Revenue of $12.0B (+8.1% Y/Y) vs cons. $11.6B. |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Техника по USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks are mixed |
| SWITZERLAND: KOF Leading Indicator, October 0.8 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen appreciated against 13 of its 16 most-traded counterparts |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| FRANCE: Consumer spending, September -0.5% m/m, -1.3% y/y |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| Daily history for Oct 272011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Oct 282011: |
| Сегодня, 26 октября 2011 года, был понижен рейтинг акций следующих компаний: |
| Dow 12,230.16 +361.12 +3.04%, Nasdaq 2,745.26 +94.59 +3.57%, S&P 500 1,286.80 +44.80 +3.61% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rise to 3-months highs at 93.96 doll per barrel |
| Greek PM: “EU debt deal opens new prospects for country” |
| US stocks hit fresh session highs in afternoon trade: Dow 12,218.47 +349.43 +2.94%, Nasdaq 2,748.76 +98.09 +3.70%, S&P 500 1,285.78 +43.78 +3.52% |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: the euro rallied, the yen rose to a record, the pound fell |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Europe stocks sharply сlimbed: FTSE 100 5,714 +160.58 +2.89%, CAC 40 3,369 +199.00 +6.28%, DAX 6,338 +321.77 +5.35% |
| Euro сlimbs above $1.42 as rally on EU Summit deal continues |
| The next focus of the market may be waiting for the third round of quantitative easing |
| Gold rebounded |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Takes another leap higher right as the mid-Sep high at $1.4150 that had been suggested |
| Oil rose |
| BMO about US data |
| CIBC: "Q3 US GDP was a good report but pace of growth is not fast enough to lower unemployment quickly." |
| US: Sept pending home sales index -4.6% |
| Options: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +2.4%, Nasdaq futures +2.2% |
| Company news: ExxonMobil’ (XOM) Q3 EPS of $2.13 in-line. Shares of XOM +1.5% premarket. |
| US: Initial jobless claims 402k in Oct 22 wk |
| US: Q3 real GDP +2.5% |
| European session: The euro rose |
| GERMANY: Consumer prices in October 0.0% m/m, +2.5% y/y |
| Company news: Procter & Gamble’ (PG) posted earnings excluding items of $1.03 vs cons. $1.03. Revenue rose to $21.9 billion from $20.12 billion in the year earlier period. |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Techn on EUR/USD |
| European stocks advanced |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Business climate indicator, October -0.18 |
| EU: Economic sentiment index, October 94.2 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EUR/USD. In focus resistance $1.4040/50 |
| EU: M3 money supply, adjusted, September +3.1% y/y |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Oct 262011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Oct 272011: |
| Dow 11,825.82 +119.20 +1.02%, Nasdaq 2,643.81 +5.39 +0.20%, S&P 500 1,237.40 +8.35 +0.68% |
| At the end of the EU Summit working dinner, expected around 10:00 pm Brussels time (4:00 pm EDT), there will be a press conference |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Euro edging higher on reports stating that Sarkowy and Merkel will later speak in person to world bankers in order to negotiate a Greek "haircut" on PSI debt |
| CANADA: BOC Report estimates Canada growth +2.1% in 11 & sees increased chance of US recession |
| U.S. stocks traded in plus:Dow 11,825.82 +119.20 +1.02%, Nasdaq 2,641.22 +2.80 +0.11%, S&P 500 1,237.40 +8.35 +0.68% |
| American focus: the euro and the pound fell, the yen reached a post-World War II high |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Gains slight lift to $1.3870 area and traders passing around a press clipping that claims China has said it will participate in euro rescue |
| European stocks close |
| U.S. stocks little changed |
| Gold rose |
| Oil fell |
| DOLLAR-YEN: Thin markets and choppy trade seen as dollar-yen pokes its head back under Y76 to currently deal Y75.90 |
| US: EIA oil data for Oct 21 wk: crude oil stocks +4.7m bbl to 337.6m. |
| US: Sept new homes sales 313k |
| JPM sees Q3 GDP + 2.7% after durables data |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,865.33 +158.71 +1.36%, Nasdaq 2,665.37 +26.95 +1.02%, S&P 1,243.22 +14.17 +1.15%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.6%, Nasdaq futures +0.6% |
| GERMANY: Bundestag approves EFSF leverage models |
| Company news: Boeing (BA) Q3 EPS of $1.46 vs cons. $1.10. Revenue of $17.7B misses by $0.10B. Shares of BA +4% premarket. |
| US: Sept durables orders -0.8%, +1.7% ex transport and -1.1% ex defense |
| European session: investors awaited at Europes summit |
| GBP/USD comes nearer to area of a congestion of bids $1,5970/50. Currently the pair at $1,5972 |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks are mixed |
| Germany Merkel: |
| UK: CBI Oct Total Orders -18 vs cons. -7 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro holds in range |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Oct 252011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Oct 262011: |
| Dow 11,809.21 -104.41 -0.88%, Nasdaq 2,658.66 -40.78 -1.51%, S&P 500 1,239.42 -14.77 -1.18% |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: the yen rose, Canada’s and New Zealand’s dollar fell |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| European stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,526 -22.52 -0.41%, CAC 40 3,174 -46.17 -1.43%, DAX 6,047 -8.52 -0.14% |
| DOLLAR-YEN: New low minted at Y75.73 in the last dip down, pair recovers smartly from there to Y75.85 as traders mentioned demand interest, suggesting a Y75.70 barrier may be in play |
| USD/JPY tests area of life time low (Y75,78) |
| US: Aug FHFA home prices -0.1% (cons. +0.1%) |
| US: Oct Conference Bd consumer confidence fell to 39.8 (cons. 46.2) |
| Options: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.4%, Nasdaq futures -0.2% |
| BoC predicts brief recession in Euro area, sees weak US GDP through 1H 2012 |
| US: Aug S&P Case-Shiller home prices -3.8% YOY |
| CANADA: Aug retail sales +0.5% m/m; retail sales ex-autos +0.4% m/m |
| European session: the euro rose |
| Company news: DuPont (DD) Q3 EPS of $0.69 vs cons. $0.56. Revenue of $9.2B (+32% Y/Y). |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| European stocks are mixed |
| BOE Bean: |
| BOE King: “QE does not guarantee positive lending to real economy” |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ITALY: Consumer confidence, October 92.9 |
| UK: Current account, Quarter II -2.02 bln |
| UK: Mortgage Approvals, September 33.1 |
| Asian session: the euro fell |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| FRANCE: Consumer confidence, October 82 |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| SWITZERLAND: UBS Consumption Indicator, September 0.84 |
| GERMANY: Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey, November 5.3 |
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| Daily history for Oct 242011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Oct 252011: |
| Dow 11,935.90 +127.11 +1.08%, Nasdaq 2,701.79 +64.33 +2.44%, S&P 500 1,256.09 +17.84 +1.44% |
| Oil futures on NYMEX rise to 3-months highs at 91.37 doll per barrel |
| SNB Hildebrand: “Will defend frank floor with full determination and buy currencies in unlimited quantities if needed” |
| American focus: the euro and the yen gained, dollar declined |
| On this week the following Dow components will report their Q3 numbers: |
| European stocks close |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Industrial New Orders s.a., August +1.9% m/m, +6.2% y/y |
| Merkel: EU mulls international oversight of Greek privatizations |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro gain |
| European stocks closed in plus:FTSE 100 5,548 +59.41 +1.08%, CAC 40 3,220 +49.12 +1.55%, DAX 6,055 +84.31 +1.41% |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 47.2 |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 47.3 |
| Gold rose |
| Feds Fisher: “Real problem lies with dysfunctional fiscal authorities” |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 52.1 |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 48.9 |
| Oil rose |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| FRANCE: Services PMI, October 46.0 |
| FRANCE: Manufacturing PMI, October 49.0 |
| EUR/USD rose as US Stocks advanced |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,871.01 +62.22 +0.53%, Nasdaq 2,663.59 +26.13 +0.99%, S&P 1,246.24 +7.99 +0.65% |
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| Options: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.3% |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Oct 242011: |
| European session: the euro retreated from reached high |
| Company news: Caterpillar (CAT) Q3 EPS of $1.71 vs cons. $1.57. Revenue of $15.7B (+41.2% Y/Y) vs cons. $15.64B. Shares of CAT +4.2% premarket. |
| Orders: |
| ECB Mersch: “Should try to avoid sovereign default by all means” |
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| On this week the following Dow components will report their Q3 numbers: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Industrial New Orders s.a., August +1.9% m/m, +6.2% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro gain |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 47.2 |
| EU: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 47.3 |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Services, October 52.1 |
| GERMANY: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing, October 48.9 |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Dow 11,764.48 +222.70 +1.93%, Nasdaq 2,627.22 +28.60 +1.10%, S&P 500 1,233.71 +18.32 +1.51% |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX closed higher at 87.43 dollars per barrel |
| American focus: euro and the yen gained, dollar declined |
| Fed Pres Kocherlakota: “FOMC ease is inconsistent with Feds mandate and evolution of the economy” |
| Trichet: “We have to make market economy much more resilient” |
| Fed Pres Fisher: “Growth creates jobs but the issue is how the US gets growth” |
| US stocks rally ahead of EU Summit this weekend: Dow 11,745.52 +203.74 +1.77%, Nasdaq 2,641.14 +42.52 +1.64%, S&P 500 1,236.46 +21.07 +1.73% |
| S&P futures rose above resistance $1230 |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 11,702.76 +160.98 +1.39%, Nasdaq 2,631.98 +33.36 +1.28%, S&P 1,232.36 +16.97 +1.40%. |
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| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.9%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| USD/JPY set new life time low - Y75,78. |
| USD/JPY fell to Y76,40 area |
| European session: The dollar fell |
| Company news: McDonalds (MCD) Q3 EPS of $1.45 vs cons. $1.43. Revenue of $7.17B (+13.7% Y/Y) vs cons. $7.01B. Shares of MCD +2.4% premarket. |
| Company news: GE Q3 EPS of $0.31 vs cons. $0.31. Revenue of $35.37B (0.0% Y/Y) vs cons. $34.94B. Shares of GE +0.42% premarket. |
| Company news: Verizon Q3 EPS of $0.56 vs cons. $0.56. Revenue of $27.9B (+5.4% Y/Y) vs cons. $27.88B. Shares of VZ -1.21% |
| EUR/USD rose in $1,3810 area. Offers seen in $1,3820 area, more in $1,3840/50 area. Above growth is possible to $1,3870. |
| USD/CAD set new session low after Canadian data |
| CANADA: Sep CPI +0,2% м/м, +3,2% y/y (cons. +0,1%/+3.0%); Sep Core CPI +0,5% м/м, +2,2% y/y (cons. +0,2%/+1.9%) |
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| Germany Government: “Decisive EU Summit planned for Wednesday. Sundays EU Summit is only for debating.” |
| European stocks rose before EU Summit |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FITCH: Rating of EFSF rests on ratings of guarantors |
| UK: PSNCR, September 19.8 bln |
| UK: PSNB, September 14.3 bln |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| GERMANY: IFO - Expectations, October 97.0 |
| GERMANY: IFO - Current Assessment, October 116.7 |
| Asian session: the euro declined |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 202011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Oct 212011: |
| Dow 11,561.65 +57.03 +0.50%, Nasdaq 2,604.70 +0.66 +0.03%, S&P 500 1,218.08 +8.20 +0.68% |
| US stocks extend gains |
| Corporate reporting: today after the close of stock markets the leader of the high-tech sector, Microsoft Corporation, gives its quarterly earnings statement |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Holds $1.3725, unresponsive to recent reports that Greece parliament has approved austerity package |
| American focus: dollar and franc gained, euro declined |
| EUROZONE: France and Germany want immediate negotiations with private sector on Greece |
| EUROZONE: Merkel and Sarkozy to meet Saturday to discuss eurozone and that there will be discussion among leaders Sunday before a proposal is adopted next week |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Europe stocks closed in minus: FTSE 100 5,385 -65.81 -1.21%, CAC 40 3,084 -73.27 -2.32%, DAX 5,766 -147.05 -2.49% |
| Euro hits session low as Merkel cancels planned Friday statement on EU summit |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Slips to $1.3660, fresh lows for the day. |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fluctuated in New York |
| US stocks move lower in choppy trade: Dow 11,445.93 -58.69 -0.51%, Nasdaq 2,574.90 -29.14 -1.12%, S&P 500 1,203.96 -5.92 -0.49% |
| IMF spokesman denies divergences with Eurocommission adn ECB on Greece. |
| US: August existing home sales 4.91 mln (cons. 4.91) |
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| Troyka: “Pace of structural reforms insufficient so far” |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.5%, Nasdaq futures +0.3% |
| US: Initial jobless claims 403k in Oct 15 wk |
| European session: The euro strengthened |
| Company news: AT&T (T) Q3 EPS of $0.54 vs cons. $0.63. Revenue of $31.48B (-1% Y/Y) vs cons. $31.34B. Shares -1.6% premarket. |
| Orders: |
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| Germany Government raises 2011 GDP forecast to 2.9% from 2.6% |
| European stocks retreated from session lows, but still are in red zone |
| EUR/USD rose above $1,3800 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU Barroso: could havean EFSF decision Sunday |
| UK: Retail Sales, September +0.6% m/m,+0.6% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro declined |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
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| SWITZERLAND: Trade Balance, September 1.85 |
| GERMANY: Producer Price Index, September +0.3% m/m, +5.5% y/y |
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| Daily history for Oct 192011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Oct 202011: |
| JAPAN: Leading Economic Index, August 104.3 |
| Dow 11,497.13 -79.92 -0.69%, Nasdaq 2,607.53 -49.90 -1.88%, S&P 500 1,209.55 -15.83 -1.29% |
| Corporate reporting: today after the close of stock markets leading lender American Express Co provide its quarterly earnings statements. |
| US stocks sink to new session lows |
| American focus: euro fell |
| Beige Book: “Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicate that overall economic activity continued to expand in September” |
| European stocks close |
| BOE Bean reiterates remarks from other MPC members, expects inflation to fall in 2012 |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| Europe stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 5,450 +40.14 +0.74%, CAC 40 3,157 +16.24 +0.52%, DAX 5,914 +36.12 +0.61% |
| Germanys Merkel: “The euro currency has proven itself and is stable” |
| Gold fell |
| EURO-SWISS: Eases to near Chf1.2400 area as the euro and the dollar legs both drift lower |
| Oil rose |
| US: Crude Oil Stocks -4.729M Bbl In Wk |
| Gabelli tags shares of Coca-Cola (KO) with a Buy rating |
| EUR/USD fell below $1,3800 |
| Options: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.1%, Nasdaq futures -0.6% |
| US: Sept housing starts 658k (cons. 594k); Permits 594k (cons. 610k) |
| US: US Sep CPI +0.3% (cons. +0,3%), core +0.1% (cons. (+0,2%)) |
| European session: The euro strengthened |
| Company news: United Technologies (UTX) Q3 EPS of $1.47 beats by $0.03. Revenue of $14.8B (+8.7% Y/Y) beats by $250M. |
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| BOE Posen: “Spike in inflation very temporary, to come down pretty fast in H1 2012.” |
| European stocks advanced |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| BOE Minutes: Voting For Stg75 bln QE |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EU: Current account, adjusted, August -5 bln |
| Asian session: the euro restored |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 182011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Oct 192011: |
| JAPAN: All Industry Activity Index, August -0.5% m/m |
| Dow 11,503.83 +106.83 +0.94%, Nasdaq 2,643.78 +28.86 +1.10%, S&P 500 1,215.11 +14.25 +1.19% |
| Corporate reporting: today after the close of stock markets leading high-tech company Apple Inc. and Intel Corp. provide its quarterly earnings statements. |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX closed higher at 88.34 dollars per barrel |
| Regulators vote to approve speculation limits in commodity markets |
| Fed Minutes: Ten of 12 Fed regional banks vote to hold discount rate steady |
| US stocks rise to new session highs |
| American focus: dollar and the yen declined, euro gained |
| FEDS BERNANKE said will expect to see more use of forward guidance and other policy communication tools, which can be valuable. |
| European stocks close |
| ECB TRICHET: “Cant use monpol to correct failures of governments” |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| National benchmark indexes retreated in 8 of the 18 western European markets: FTSE 100 5,410 -26.35 -0.48%, CAC 40 3,141 -24.96 -0.79%, DAX 5,877 +17.98 +0.31% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Breaking higher late in the London day, perhaps to flush reported stops above $1.3730 if earlier high at $1.3727 can be overcome |
| Gold fell |
| Crude oil fluctuated |
| EUR/USD retreated from session low as sources report ECB is buying Italy & Spain 10-year bonds |
| US: Oct NAHB Index 18 in Sept (cons. 15) |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,354.47 -42.53 -0.37%, Nasdaq 2,616.92 +2.00 +0.08%, S&P 1,201.64 +0.78 +0.06%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| Goldman Sachs say Q3 advance GDP estimates of 2.5% are likely overstated |
| US: Sep PPI +0.8% (cons. +0.3%), +6.9 YOY (cons. +6.4%). Core +0.2% (cons. +0.2%) |
| European session:The euro fell |
| Company news: Coca-Cola (KO) Q3 EPS of $1.03 vs cons $1.02. Revenue of $12.25B (+45.4% Y/Y) beats by $0.25B. Shares -0.3% premarket. |
| Company news: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Q3 EPS of $1.24 beats by $1.20. Revenue of $16B (+6.8% Y/Y) vs cons $16.00B. Shares -1.4% premarket. |
| Company news: Bank of America (BAC) Q3 EPS of $0.56 vs cons $0.28. Revenue of $28.45B (+6.4% Y/Y) beats by $2.5B. Shares -0.12% premarket. |
| Today before the open folowing companies reporting their quarterly earnings: |
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| European stocks are under pressure |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: ZEW Economic Sentiment, October -51.2 |
| GERMANY: ZEW Economic Sentiment, October -48.3 |
| UK: HICP ex EFAT, September +3.3% y/y |
| UK: Retail Price Index, September +0.8% m/m, +5.6% y/y |
| UK: HICP, September +0.6% m/m, +5.2% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the euro restored, but weakened later |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 172011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Oct 182011: |
| Dow 11,437.61 -206.88 -1.78%, Nasdaq 2,620.29 -47.56 -1.78%, S&P 500 1,204.96 -19.62 -1.60% |
| Corporate reporting: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) provide its earnings statement for the third quarter today after the close of stock market |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX closed lower at 86.38 dollars per barrel |
| US stocks traded at session lows: Dow 11,425.31 -219.18 -1.88%, Nasdaq 2,615.78 -52.07 -1.95%, S&P 500 1,202.87 -21.71 -1.77% |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Very quiet as the euro holds close to $1.3760/65 area, anchored on a short tether in recent dealings even as US stock tone continues weak. Order interest around $1.3730 remains intact. Stops remain sub $1.3730, bids at $1.3725 but pair has po |
| Commodity currencies (СAD, AUD, NZD) fall to fresh session lows versus the US dollar |
| European stocks close: |
| US stocks fall to fresh session lows |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| European stocks fell: FTSE 100 5,437 -29.66 -0.54%, CAC 40 3,166 -51.83 -1.61%, DAX 5,859 -107.77 -1.81% |
| ECB Stark: “Some countries havent lived up to conditions of EMU, must go well beyond scope of agreed governance package”. |
| Gold fell |
| Crude oil slipped |
| CANADA: Bank of Canada Senior Loan Officer, 3Q -26,9 |
| USD/JPY fell in Y76.70 area as US Stocks continue to decrease. |
| EUR/USD touched bids in $1.3745/40 area and retreated |
| Germany finmen: “Further Greek restructure needed, not panacea. Govts, cenbanks have used up much of their firepower.” |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,628.74 -15.75 -0.14%, Nasdaq 2,653 -14.39 -0.54%, S&P 1,219 -5.24 -0.43%. |
| US: Sept IP +0.2% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| European session: The euro weakened |
| CANADA: Foreign Securities Purchases, Aug 7.92B. (cons. 9.23B) |
| US: NY Fed Empire State Mfg Index -8.48 in Oct |
| EUR/USD set new session low at $1.3769. Bids seen at $1.3745/40 area. |
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| European stocks climbed |
| BBK: “Germanys GDP likely to have grown significantly in 3Q. Germanys economic outlook for 4Q11/1Q12 further clouded over.” |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Week for US earnings, with nearly half of the Dows 30 components reporting: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session |
| Forex: Weekly’s review |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
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| Schedule for today, Monday, Oct 172011: |
| JAPAN: Industrial output final, August +0.6% m/m, +0.4% y/y |
| Dow 11,603.84 +125.71 +1.10%, Nasdaq 2,658.01 +37.77 +1.44%, S&P 500 1,220.02 +16.36 +1.36% |
| Company News: Gap Inc. plans to close over 100 more of its namesake stores in the U.S. by the end of 2013, part of a company strategy to reduce its total square footage across all brands, and Gap in particular. |
| USА: FY2011 budget gap $1.299 tln vs FY2010 gap $1.294 tln, Treasury Dept reports. |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| American focus: dollar and the yen declined, euro gained |
| Gold rose |
| European stocks closed in plus, at the focus - G20 meeting in Paris |
| US stocks continue to pare earlier gains: Dow 11,550.03 +71.90 +0.63%, Nasdaq 2,641.26 +21.02 +0.80%, S&P 500 1,213.82 +10.16 +0.84% |
| Oil rose |
| Japan govt official: |
| Components of Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index: |
| US: Oct Univ. of Michigan Consumer Sentiment 57.5 |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,515.67 +37.54 +0.33%, Nasdaq 2,660 +39.50 +1.51%, S&P 1,220 +16.27 +1.35% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.3%, Nasdaq futures +1.2% |
| US: Sept retail sales +1.1%. Ex-autos in Sept +0.6% |
| European session: The euro strengthened |
| EUs Barroso: :Greece will stay in euro zone |
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| European stocks climbed: FTSE 5,461 +57.41 +1.06%, CAC 3,220 +33.07 +1.04%, DAX 5,977 +61.95 +1.05%. |
| Europgroup head Juncker: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Harmonized CPI, September +0.8% m/m, +3.0% y/y |
| EU: Trade Balance s.a., August -1.0 |
| EU: Harmonized CPI ex EFAT, September +1.6% |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: Standard & Poor’s cut Spain’s long-term sovereign credit rating |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 132011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Oct 142011: |
| Dow 11,491.87 -26.98 -0.23%, Nasdaq 2,618.47 +13.74 +0.53%, S&P 500 1,204.91 -2.34 -0.19% |
| Today Google report Q3 earnings |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX closed lower at 84.23 dollars per barrel |
| Feds Kocherlakota: central banks job complicated by economic shocks |
| Euro retreated as EFSF head reported |
| EU Juncker: “Euro zone discussing if we need more than 21% haircut” |
| European stocks close |
| American focus: dollar and the yen gained, euro declined |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Euro rally against dollar fueled by short squeeze |
| Gold fell |
| Oil fell |
| Slovak Parliament approves EFSF fund in repeat vote |
| US crude oil stocks +1.344 mln bbl at 337.628 mln bbl |
| Orders: |
| EUR/USD drifts lower towards overnight lows near $1.3705/10. Medium bids seen at $1.3690/95 and smaller bids $1.3680/85 |
| Options: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.4%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| US: Aug trade gap $45.6 bln |
| US: Initial jobless claims 404k in Oct 8 week |
| European session: The yen and dollar strengthened |
| Company news: JPMorgan Q3 EPS of $1.02 beats by $0.08. Revenue of $24.4B beats by $700M. |
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| European stocks fell |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Dollar rises versus euro |
| UK: Trade in goods, August -7.8 |
| Asian session: The euro is in consolidation |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
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| GERMANY: CPI (final), September +0.1% m/m, +2.6% y/y |
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| Daily history for Oct 122011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Oct 132011: |
| Dow 11,577.70 +161.40 +1.41%, Nasdaq 2,611.99 +28.96 +1.12%, S&P 500 1,213.15 +17.61 +1.47% |
| US stocks rise to fresh afternoon highs |
| Crude oil futures on NYMEX closed lower at 85.27 dollars per barrel |
| FED: FOMC Minutes dont reflect sharp debate considering there were three dissents. A number of members wanted to retain the QE3 option if further action becomes warranted. |
| U.S. stocks traded near session highs: Dow 11,588.90 +172.60 +1.51%, Nasdaq 2,622.59 +39.56 +1.53%, S&P 500 1,216.57 +21.03 +1.76% |
| Feds Plosser says sees inflation moderating in the near term though year-over-year both total and core continue to advance. |
| European stocks close |
| EUR, CAD, NZD and AUD skirt days highs vs US dollar |
| American focus: dollar and the yen declined, euro gained |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Gold rose |
| ECB Draghi: Italys recent fiscal policies "not enough". Italy must "drastically" cut debt |
| Oil fluctuated in New York |
| EUR/USD edges higher as US stocks extend their gains. Stops seen on a break over $1.3825 |
| Slovak party leaders agree to approve EFSF in parliament |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,495 +78.48 +0.69%, Nasdaq 2,612 +28.56 +1.11%, S&P 1,207 +11.59 +0.97%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.9%, Nasdaq futures +1.2% |
| CANADA: Aug new house prices +0,1% (cons. +0.1%) |
| European session: |
| Company news: Pepsico’ Q3 EPS of $1.31 (cons. $1.29). Revenue of $17.6B (+13% Y/Y, cons. $17.25B). |
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| European stocks rose |
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| EUROZONE: Industrial production, august +1.2% m/m, +5.3% y/y |
| UNITED KINGDOM: Average earnings ex bonuses, 3 m/y August +1.8% |
| UNITED KINGDOM: Average Earnings, 3 m/y august +2.8% |
| UNITED KINGDOM: ILO Unemployment Rate, september 8.1% |
| UNITED KINGDOM: Claimant count, september 17.5К |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
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| JAPAN: Core Machinery Orders, september +20.3% |
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| FRANCE: CPI, September -0.1% m/m, +2.2% y/y |
| Daily history for Oct 112011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Oct 122011: |
| Dow 11,412.52 -20.66 -0.18%, Nasdaq 2,582 +16.26 +0.63%, S&P 500 1,195.19 +0.30 +0.03% |
| Alcoa kick off earnings season |
| EU finance ministers will meet Oct 21 ahead of Summit - EU source |
| Euro rises to days highs vs. Dollar, Yen |
| American focus: euro is strengthening |
| U.S. stocks little changed |
| ECB Trichet:cant accept defaulted states securities in refis |
| The euro / dollar has updated session high and close to the daily maximum - $ 1.3670 |
| Gold declined |
| Oil fell |
| EUR/USD extends gains above $1,3600. Offers seen at $1.3640/45 |
| UK: NIESR sees +0.5% Q3 UK growth |
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| Slovak Parliament rejects EFSF in first vote, second vote expected within days. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.7%, Nasdaq futures -0.4% |
| UBS estimate +0.7% Sept US retail sales (will be published on Okt 14) |
| European session: The euro dropped |
| Orders: |
| CANADA: September Housing Starts 206К |
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| European stocks fell |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Comments from Trichet: |
| UNINED KINGDOM: Manufacturing Production, August -0.3% m/m, +1.5% y/y |
| UNINED KINGDOM: Industrial Production, August +0.2% m/m, -1.0% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
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| JAPAN: Eco Watchers Survey: Outlook September 46.7 |
| JAPAN: Eco Watchers Survey: Current September 45.3 |
| Daily history for Oct 102011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday , Oct 112011: |
| JAPAN: Consumer confidence, september 38.6 |
| Dow 11,366.65 +263.53 +2.37%, Nasdaq 2,549.06 +69.71 +2.81%, S&P 500 1,187.01 +31.55 +2.73% |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX trading results increased in price $85.41 a barrel |
| BOE Miles: “Domestic inflation pressures weak” |
| U.S. stocks retreated slightly from session highs: Dow 11,364.53 +261.41 +2.35%, Nasdaq 2,551 +72.03 +2.91%, S&P 500 1,187.45 +31.99 +2.77% |
| The euro / dollar has receded from reached a highs of $ 1.37 and is now trading around $ 1.3660 |
| European stocks close |
| American focus: euro rose, dollar dropped, Swiss franc strengthened |
| Company News: IBM stock reached a record high 185.99 dollars |
| Aussie, US dollar at parity; first time since Sept. 22 |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| UK Osborne said Cameron spoke to Obama monday on Euro-zone crisis |
| Gold shows steady growth |
| Crude oil climbed to the highest level in two weeks |
| GBP/USD extends gains through $1.5670 area. Strong resistance - $1.5690/710 arae. |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,289.27 +186.15 +1.68%, Nasdaq 2,525 +45.41 +1.83%, S&P 1,177.42 +21.96 +1.90% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.3%, Nasdaq futures +1.4% |
| EUR/JPY set new session high at Y104.51 and retreated. Currently the pair at Y104.42. Strong offers seen at Y104.90/00 area (Sep 27 and 29 highs), and futher at Y105.35/40 (Sep 19 and 21 highs). |
| European session: the euro started the week with growth |
| EUR/USD extends gains above $1,3600. Currently the pair at $1,3616. Next resistance - $1,3680. |
| BMO about US employment data: "Sept jobs report was brighter than expected. Recent data like unemploy claims indicate further upturn into Oct." |
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| European stocks began the week with growth |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro gain against the dollar |
| Eurozone: Sentix Investor Confidence October -18.5 m/m |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Stocks: Weekly’s review |
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| France: Industrial Production August, +0.5% m/m |
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| Germany: Current Account August 7.0 |
| Germany: Trade Balance August 13.8 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday , Oct 102011: |
| Dow 11,189.06 +65.73 +0.59%, Nasdaq 2,503.85 -2.97 -0.12%, S&P 500 1,165.80 +0.83 +0.07% |
| American focus: euro fell |
| European stocks close |
| Fitch maintains Portugal on rating watch negative. EU sets up Portugal support structure to help distribute community funds |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Euro turns negative vs dollar after Italy, Spain downgrades |
| Fitch downgrades Italy to A+; outlook negative |
| Gold prices flattening |
| Crude oil increased for a third day |
| Feds Lockhart: “Financial systems have inherent fragilities. Regulatory oversight essential to avoid crisis” |
| US stocks weaken in late morning trade: Dow 11,159.20 +35.87 +0.32%, Nasdaq 2,494.70 -12.12 -0.48%, S&P 500 1,162.66 -2.31 -0.20% |
| GBP/USD rose above $1,5600 |
| BMO: "Sept jobs report was brighter than expected. Recent data like unemploy claims indicate further upturn into Oct." |
| US: Aug wholesale inv +0.4% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stock open: Dow 11,177.67 +54.34 +0.49%, Nasdaq 2,496.90 -9.92 -0.40%, S&P 1,165.28 +0.31 +0.03% |
| Citi: "At 80k, the average of August and Sep, it will take 8 years to get the pool of available workers back to pre 2008 levels." |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.1%, Nasdaq futures +0.6% |
| React on data: Leading Indicators topped expectations, stocks and crude oil advenced - currently S&P 1279.57 (+0.95%), July WTI crude oil futures are at $93.99 per barrel (-1.02%) |
| US: Sep nonfarm payrolls +103K; Sep unemployment rate 9.1% |
| European session: investors awaited at US employment data |
| Ex Fed сhief Greenspan: "US has sluggish econ, but edging higher." |
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| GERMANY: August real industrial output -1.0% m/m |
| European stocks fell: FTSE 5,266 -24.82 -0.47%, СAC 3,057 -18.34 -0.60%, DAX 5,619 -26.29 -0.47% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK OSBORNE: Oil price rise a reason for high inflation |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Input September +1,7% m/m, +17,5% y/y |
| United Kingdom: Producer Price Index - Output September +0,3% m/m, +6,3% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro gain against the dollar |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Switzerland: Unemployment Rate September 2.8% |
| Daily history for Oct 62011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday , Oct 72011: |
| Japan: Coincident Index August 107,4 |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX trading results increased in price $82.66 a barrel |
| EURO-DOLLAR: The euro, at $1.3442 currently, stalls after breaking above earlier US session highs to test $1.3443. |
| European stocks close |
| American focus: euro strengthened, franc dropped |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| BOE KING: "Problems are originating in rest of world" |
| Gold rose |
| US: Pres Obama says China has been very aggressive in gaming the trade system, China fx intervention is an example. Have seen some slight Yuan appreciation but not enough |
| Oil increased |
| US stocks hit session highs; DJIA up 71 |
| US: Obama continues arguing for jobs bill, saying that if no actions taken US econ could falter. |
| Company news: Sept chain store results show Target same-store sales +5.3% YOY, Dillards +3.0%, Gap -4.0%, and Macys +4.9%. |
| CANADA: Ivey Purchasing Managers Index 55.7 in Sep |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,916.64 -23.31 -0.21%, Nasdaq 2,460 -0.27 -0.01%, S&P 1,140.88 -3.15 -0.28% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.7%, Nasdaq futures +0.7% |
| ECB Trichet: |
| ECB Trichet: |
| US: Initial jobless claims 401k in Oct 1 wk |
| BOE: |
| European session: The pound slumped |
| ECB leaves rate unchanged, as expected |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| UK: BOE MPC increases QE by stg75bln, keeps Bank rate unchanged, as widely expected |
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| European stocks rose |
| GERMANY: August real sa manufacturing orders -1.4% m/m |
| Ahead of ECB meeting: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar and yen advanced |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index September +0,3% m/m, +0,5% y/y |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 52011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday , Oct 62011: |
| Dow 10,869.72 +61.01 +0.56%, Nasdaq 2,446.94 +42.12 +1.75%, S&P 500 1,135.74 +11.79 +1.05% |
| Swiss franc weakens broadly, market mulls new moves by SNB |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX trading results increased in price by 4.01 dollars, to $79.68 a barrel |
| US stocks rose: Dow 10,895.07 +86.36 +0.80%, Nasdaq 2,451 +46.46 +1.93%, S&P 500 1,136.92 +12.97 +1.15% |
| Euro reverses losses vs. dollar, gains with U.S. stocks. Euro rises to highest level since late may vs. Swiss franc |
| Reminder: Tomorrow the central banks of Great Britain and the eurozone will hold a meeting on the results of which will be known at what level will the interest rates. |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: euro and pound fell |
| IMF: "Turn out in commodity prices poses a significant risk to the Canadian economy" |
| US stocks dip into red as financials weigh |
| Gold prices rise |
| U.S. stocks rallied |
| USD/JPY has receded from reached an hour earlier daily highs and is now trading at Y76.85 area |
| Crude oil extended its gains |
| US: EIA oil data for Sep 30 wk - crude stocks -4.7m |
| Sep nonmfg ISM data components: |
| US: Sep nonmfg ISM 53.0 |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,772.54 -36.17 -0.33%, Nasdaq 2,387 -17.59 -0.73%, S&P 1,120.47 -3.48 -0.31% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.3%, Nasdaq futures +0.2% |
| Germany finmin: German bank situation must better than 2008. |
| US: Sept ADP private payrolls +91K |
| European session: The euro advanced |
| Challenger reports showed that planned layoffs rose sharply in September |
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| IMF: |
| European stocks rose |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro fell against the dollar |
| Eurozone GDP Quarter II +0.2%, +1.6% y/y |
| Eurozone Retail Sales August -0.3% m/m, -1% y/y |
| United Kingdom: GDP final Quarter II +0.1% , +0.7% y/y |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Services September 52.9 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Eurozone: Purchasing Manager Index Services September 54.6 |
| Germany: Purchasing Manager Index Services September 49.7 |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| Schedule for today, Wednesday , Oct 52011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Oct 42011: |
| Dow 10,455.27 -200.03 -1.88%, Nasdaq 2,307.79 -28.04 -1.20%, S&P 500 1,081.26 -17.97 -1.63% |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX at the end of the day trading with a decrease of $ 75.67 per barrel |
| ECB President Trichet opposes refinancing aid funds to central banks |
| PRECIOUS METALS: Nymex platinum settles at 21-month low |
| According to the Barclays analysts , the risk of intervention in respect of the dollar / yen fell |
| US stocks are changed in different directions: Dow10,546-109.21-1.02%, Nasdaq2,351+15.03+0.64%, S&P 5001,095-4.56-0.41% |
| American focus: euro rose after Bernanke speech |
| European stocks close |
| S&P affirms BBB-/A-3 ratings on Portugal; outlook negative |
| Gold prices fall sharply |
| German Fin Min Schaeuble says the great escalation in risk stems from the Banking sector. Repeats tax reform could help the long-term recovery. Says Greece is a special case |
| U.S. stocks pared losse |
| FED: Bernanke said Tsy yields in future will depend on econ growth - if econ does better rates will rise |
| Oil recovers |
| ECB TRICHET: “Any financial transaction tax should be global” |
| FED: Bernanke saying US banks exposure to EZ is quite mimimal, is doing what can to cooperate with ECB. China fx to some extent hurting world recovery, hard to est jobs effect though |
| EUR/USD set new session high as US stocks retreated from session low |
| FED Bernanke stresses that monetary policy is not a panacea for the problems of the US economy. |
| FED Bernanke: |
| ECB Trichet: |
| US: Aug factory new orders -0.2% |
| GBP/USD set new session low at $1.5351. Bids seen at $1.5330 area |
| Before the bell:S&P futures -0.9%, Nasdaq futures -0.6% |
| ECB Trichet: |
| European session: the euro still under pressure |
| DB: |
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| Deutsche Bank announcement to cut pre-tax profit forecast for 2011 |
| European stocks continue to decrease |
| UK PM Cameron: Key part of econ. plan is to get on top of debt |
| Eurozone: Producer Price Index August -0,1% m/m, +5,9% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro gain |
| United Kingdom: PMI Construction September 50,1 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Stocks: Monday’s review |
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| Daily history for Oct 32011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday , Oct 42011: |
| Dow 10,693.98 -219.40 -2.01%, Nasdaq 2,348 -67.73 -2.80%, S&P 500 1,106 -25.17 -2.22% |
| Euro dips sub $1.3200 for the first time since January |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX at the end of the day trading with a decrease of $77.71 per barrel |
| The euro / dollar trading in the daily lows in the range of $ 1.3244 - 54 |
| U.S. stocks updated daily lows: Dow 10,712.18 -201.20 -1.84%, Nasdaq 2,355.82 -59.58 -2.47%, S&P 500 1,107.57 -23.85 -2.11% |
| Feds Fisher:"Economy is anemic" |
| European stocks close |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| Gold started the week strongly |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Euro fell to new lows against major currencies. The euro/dollar trades below $1.3260 |
| Oil fell |
| US stocks drop as investors weigh Greece against ISM data. Dow 10,836.38 -77.00 -0.71%, Nasdaq 2,399.01 -16.39 -0.68%, S&P 500 1,122.78 -8.64 -0.76% |
| Euro falls below $1.33 for first time since Jan 18. Euro falls to new 10-Year low vs yen |
| ISM spokesman saying that main concern ahead is new orders (49.6 in Sept), in a 3rd month of contraction. |
| Company news: General Motors reported total sales of 207,145 vehicles in Sep, +20% YOY. |
| US: Aug construct spending +1.4% |
| US: Sep mfg ISM 51.6 |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,871.61 -41.77 -0.38%, Nasdaq 2,408 -7.48 -0.31%, S&P 1,131.42 0.00 0.00% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.7%, Nasdaq futures -1.0% |
| Goldman Sachs: |
| European session: The euro fell |
| FED, Fisher reiterating that hes not worried about infl right now |
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| S&P affirms ratings on UK at AAA, outlook stable. |
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| European stocks fell |
| Forex: Weekly rewiew |
| UK OSBORNE: Very important to keep interest rates low |
| United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing September 51,1 |
| Asian session: The euro dropped |
| Eurozone: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing September 48,5 |
| Germany: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing September 50,3 |
| Switzerland: SVME PMI September 48,2 |
| Switzerland: Retail Sales August -1,9% Y/Y |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
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| Index are calling the FTSE down 27, the DAX down 15 and the CAC down 13. |
| Schedule for today, Monday , Oct 32011: |
| Dow 11,010.11 -143.87 -1.29%, Nasdaq 2,439 -41.78 -1.68%, S&P 500 1,142 -18.08 -1.56% |
| Crude oil futures on the NYMEX at the end of the day trading with a decrease of $ 79.12per barrel |
| Cleveland Fed Policy Chief: Twist Is already working |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: Dollar, Yen gain; Kiwi falls |
| U.S. stocks fell |
| Gold prices have stabilized |
| Greek PM had constructive discussion with Sarkozy on debt crisis |
| Oil fell |
| Barclays about US data |
| US: Sep final Rtrs-UMich consumer sentiment 59.4 |
| Options: |
| US: Chicago PMI 60.4 in Sept |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,002.09 -151.89 -1.36%, Nasdaq 2,440.35 -40.41 -1.63%, S&P 1,142.42 -17.98 -1.55% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.0%, Nasdaq futures -0.8% |
| The reaction of dollar and US Stock futures on data was little. |
| US: Aug Pers Income -0.1%; Aug Pers Spending +0.2% |
| CANADA: Jul GDP +0.3% m/m |
| European session: The dollar strengthened |
| Orders: |
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| European stocks fell: FTSE 5,143 -54.14 -1.04%, CAC 2,987 -40.36 -1.33%, DAX 5,524 -115.35 -2.05%. |
| Switzerland KOF Leading Indicator September 1.21 |
| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Italy: Prelim Consumer Price Index,September +1.9% m/m, +3.5% Y/Y |
| Италия: Предварительный индекс потребительских цен, Сентябрь +1.9% м/м +3.5% Y/Y |
| Eurozone: Unemployment Rate August 10.0% |
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| Forex: Thursday’s review |
| Italy: Unemployment Rate August 8.1% |
| Stocks: Thursday’s review |
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| France: Consumer spending August +0.2% m/m, +0.3% y/y |
| Germany: Retail sales, real adjusted, August +0.3% |
| Daily history for Sep 292011: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Schedule for today, Friday , Sep 302011: |
| Dow 10,994.59 -16.31 -0.15%, Nasdaq 2,440.93 -50.65 -2.03%, S&P 500 1,140 -11.13 -0.97% |
| NZ dollar at US$0.7658 early in New Zealand after Fitch cuts credit rating |
| US stocks turn negative in aafternoon trade |
| EURO-DOLLAR: Low prints notched around $1.3565 as the stops sub $1.3575 were despatched with little fuss or fanfare. Light bids eyed at $1.3550 area now, euro still tracking stocks. |
| SNB President reiterates stance on franc |
| US stocks pare further gains in afternoon trade |
| European stocks climbed |
| Fitch downgrades New Zealand to AA; outlook stable |
| U.S. stocks rose |
| Gold rose |
| Sarkozy: German vote on EFSF important step for euro stability |
| Oil rose |
| US: Aug NAR pending home sales index -1.2% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| PIMCO: "Over the next 12 to 18 months, we expect the global economy to expand at a very modest real rate of 1% to 1.5%." |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.3%, Nasdaq futures +1.3% |
| US: Initial jobless claims 391k in Sept 24 |
| US: Q2 real GDP revised to +1.3% |
| European session: The euro rose |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| EU COMM confident EMU states will ratify EFSF by mid-Oct |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
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| German Parliament approves changes to EFSF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks are mixed: FTSE 5,193 -24.84 -0.48%, CAC 3,012 +16.61 +0.55%, DAX 5,604 +25.71 +0.46%. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Eurozone: Business climate indicator September -0.6 |
| Eurozone: Economic sentiment index September 95.0 |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| United Kingdom M4 money supply final August -0.1% m/m, -0.6% y/y |
| United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals August 52К |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Germany: Unemployment Rate s.a. September 6.9% |
| Germany: Unemployment Change September -26К |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| Stocks: Wednesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| United Kingdom Nationwide house price index, August +0.1% м/м, 0.3% y/y |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Sep 282011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday , Sep 292011: |
| Oil futures on the NYMEX trading results fell 3.24 dollars to 81.21 dollars per barrel |
| American focus: dollar is strengthening |
| European stocks declined |
| SNBs Jordan: "Euro/Franc floor helped reverse currency losses" |
| US stocks turn negative; Dow down 3 as falling commodities weigh on materials |
| French Fin Min: "Banks have adequate capital. Some G-20 states have room to support demand" |
| U.S. stocks were little changed |
| Oil fell in New York |
| Gold may decline |
| US: EIA oil data for Sep 23 wk - сrude stocks +1.9m bbl |
| The DOEs weekly report on petroleum inventories will be released at 14:30 GMT |
| After durables data JPM estimates Q3 GDP +1.5% vs +1.0% earlier. |
| Options: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,260.32 +69.63 +0.62%, Nasdaq 2,556.70 +9.87 +0.39%, S&P 1,178.71 +3.33 +0.28% |
| US Stocks: S&P futures +0.3%, Nasdaq +0.2% |
| US: Aug durables orders -0.1%, -0.1% ex transport, -0.1% ex defense. |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| US: Sep MBA Mortgage Applications 9,3% |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| European stocks continue to rise: FTSE 5,304 +10.39 +0.20%, CAC 3,033 +10.11 +0.33%, DAX 5,647 +18.49 +0.33%. |
| Options: |
| Asian session: the euro dropped |
| BOE Financial Policy Committee Statement: |
| EU BARROSO: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Germany: Import prices August -0.3% m/m, +6.7% Y/Y |
| France GDP Quarter II 0.0% q/q, +1.6% Y/Y |
| Daily history for Sep 272011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday , Sep 272011: |
| Dow 11,305 +260.73 +2.36%, Nasdaq 2,570.03 +53.34 +2.12%, S&P 500 1,187.91 +24.96 +2.15% |
| FED: Dallas Fed Pres Fisher |
| The euro / dollar trading above 1.36 after the approval of property tax in Greece |
| Greek Parliament Passes New Property Tax 155 In Favor Vs 142 Against |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: dollar and the yen declined, euro gained |
| FED: Atlanta Fed Pres Lockhart |
| U.S. stocks advanced |
| Gold futures rose the most since March 2009 |
| Germany’s Minister of Economics Resler: "Countries need to do anything to stay in the euro zone" |
| Crude oil rose the most in six weeks |
| EU JUNCKER: |
| US DATA: Sep Conference Board consumer confidence 45.5 |
| Options: |
| GBP/USD come near to resistance at $1.5690. Offers noted from this level and extending to $1.5710. |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,272.88 +229.02 +2.07%, Nasdaq 2,560.36 +43.67 +1.74%, S&P 1,184 +21.06 +1.81% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.6%, Nasdaq futures +1.6% |
| US : July Rtrs Case-Shiller 20-city home prices -4.1% YOY. |
| PIMCOs, El Erian: "Op Twist can alter the T-curve but might have limited economic impact." |
| European session: The dollar weakened |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY: |
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| EU COMM: Troika to return to Athens soon; but no date |
| European stocks rose |
| UK: CBI Sep Sales Balance -15 |
| SPAIN T-BILL AUCTION RESULTS: |
| Asian session: the dollar dropped |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: ECB not going soft on inflation |
| Eurozone Private Loans August +2.6% |
| Stocks: Monday review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Germany Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey October 5.2 |
| Daily history for Sep 262011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday , Sep 272011: |
| Dow 10,978.47 +206.99 +1.92%, Nasdaq 2,490.81 +7.58 +0.31%, S&P 500 1,152.98 +16.55 +1.46% |
| Germanys Schaeuble says no plan to boost euro rescue fund |
| American focus: the major currency pairs are traded without any definite trend |
| European stocks close: |
| U.S. Stocks advance on optimism Europe will act |
| Greek FinMin denies default scenario discussed with IMF, ECB |
| Gold fell |
| Crude oil futures decline for fourth consecutive day in New York trading |
| Tomorrow’s main events: |
| EUR/USD fell as US Stocks retreated from session high. Currently the pair at $1.3441. Bisd seen at $1.3410/00 area. |
| US: Aug new homes sales 295k |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,773.90 +2.42 +0.02%, Nasdaq 2,493 +9.55 +0.38%, S&P 1,143 +6.38 +0.56%. |
| Before the bell:S&P futures +1.3%, Nasdaq futures +0.8% |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| ECB, Nowotny: |
| EUR/USD rises above $1.3500 as market reacts to wire commments suggesting the ECB is considering restarting covered bond purchases. Currently the pair at $1.3519. The immediate target of growth - $1.3550/60. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| European stocks rose |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: the euro dropped |
| BOE Broadbent: Global Events Key |
| ECB: Nowotny: Cant exclude interest rate cuts; depends on developments |
| Germany IFO - Current Assessment September 117.9 |
| Germany IFO - Business Climate September 107.5 |
| ECBs Mersch said speculation of a pending 50bps rate cut by the ECB reflects unrealistic expectations. |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday , Sep 262011: |
| Dow 10,730.50 -3.33 -0.03%, Nasdaq 2,472 +16.36 +0.67%, S&P 500 1,133.76 +4.20 +0.37% |
| US stocks trade near session highs |
| American focus: yen sharp fall, euro rose against the dollar and yen |
| European stocks close |
| USD/JPY: Yen falls against the U.S. dollar, updating daily lows, and now the pair is testing the level of Y76.40 |
| The situation in the U.S. stock market |
| Gold dropped sharply |
| Euro is rising after the meeting the leaders of the big twenty in the hope that the finance ministers from the G20 will be able to eliminate the risks to the global economy |
| Oil сlimbs after sliding to six-week low |
| ECB Weidmann: “will not speculate about Greek default” |
| Germanys Schaeuble: “2nd Greek bailout may need a rethink” |
| Dow 10,642.06 -91.77 -0.85%, Nasdaq 2,450 -5.68 -0.23%, S&P 1,123.93 -5.63 -0.50% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,678.16 -55.67 -0.52%, Nasdaq 2,456 +0.11 +0.00%, S&P 1,128 -1.14 -0.10%. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.11%, Nasdaq futures -1.06% |
| European session: the euro fell |
| Orders: |
| FTSE 4,954 -87.41 -1.73%, CAC 2,710 -71.87 -2.58%, DAX 5,007 -157.25 -3.04% |
| Technics on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Technics on EUR/USD |
| Germany govt: Still reject any form of eurobond |
| FTSE 100 Open 5,060 +18.37 +0.36%; CAC 40 Open 2,790 +8.80 +0.32%; Xetra DAX Open 5,184 +19.65 +0.38% |
| French regulator omn the wires, says 15 to 20 banks in Europe need to be recapitalised. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The dollar dropped |
| European Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot said he no longer excludes a Greek default |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Moodys downgraded the long-term ratings of eight rated Greek banks by two notches |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Sep 222011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday , Sep 232011: |
| Dow 10,650.35 -474.49 -4.27%, Nasdaq 2,438.81 -99.38 -3.92%, S&P 500 1,120.37 -46.39 -3.98% |
| AUSSIE DOLLAR: |
| Euro recovers on report оf recapitalization of banks |
| U.S. stocks hit a low: Dow 10,697.31 -427.53 -3.84%, Nasdaq 2,454.93 -83.26 -3.28%, S&P 500 1,126.53 -40.23 -3.45% |
| American focus: the dollar has cut its growth, currency volatility has increased. |
| European stocks closed: |
| ECB: Liikanen: “Big risk EMU debt crisis could spread globally” |
| EUs Rehn: "We are on path to restoring fiscal sustainability" |
| The situation in the U.S. stock market |
| JPM says jobless claims are trending higher |
| Gold falls sharply |
| Oil drops to month low on Fed outlook |
| Tomorrows main events : |
| EU REHN: "EFSF ability to intervene on secondary markets is critical " |
| EU Rehn: “In many ways, Europe economic fundamentals still strong” |
| US: Aug leading indicators +0.3% |
| US Stocks open: Dow 10,862.75 -262.09 -2.36%, Nasdaq 2,471.22 -66.97 -2.64%, S&P 1,135 -31.86 -2.73%. |
| US Geithner says will take several yrs to heal hsg damage; does not believe slow econ growth is the new normal. |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -2.47%, Nasdaq futures -2.22%. |
| Italy 10-year spread hits fresh EMU-era record high at +435bps - 13bps wider on session. |
| US: Initial Jobless Claims (Sep 16) 423 |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| UK CBI: Sep Total Orders -9 |
| FTSE 5,068 -220.48 -4.17%, CAC 2,805 -130.51 -4.45%, DAX 5,213 -220.39 -4.06%. |
| GBP/USD fell |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU : Industrial new orders fell in July 2.1% on the month and reducing the annual gain to 8.4% |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EMU: Sep flash mfg PMI 48.4; Sep flash svcs PMI 49.1 |
| Forex: Wednesday’s review |
| GERMANY: Sep flash mfg PMI 50.0; Sep flash svcs PMI 50.3 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Technics on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Daily history for Sep 222011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Sep 222011: |
| Dow 11,301.94 -106.72 -0.94%, Nasdaq 2,586.62 -3.62 -0.14%, S&P 500 1,188.92 -13.17 -1.10% |
| Fed says a schedule of operations expected to take place in October will be released on Friday, September 30. |
| React on news: Twist announcement sees mixed action, Dow briefly positive, euro slipping now as dollar lifts on prospect of higher short-term rates. |
| FOMC is dovish-adopts aggressive Op Twist for $400b by end Jun12 |
| American focus: usd falles concern of Fed decision |
| Moodys ratings cut of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup |
| EURO-DOLLAR: |
| Gold Declines |
| EURO-DOLLAR: |
| Crude oil rebounds after U.S. Energy Department reports inventory decline |
| CABLE: Remains under pressure, flirting with stops sub $1.5580 |
| Trading in the U.S. are multi-directional change in stock market indices in narrow ranges, the focus of attention - the Fed |
| Tomorrow’s main events: |
| US DATA: EIA oil data for Sep 16 wk: crude stocks -7.3m bbl to 339.0m. |
| Dow 11,407.98 -0.68 -0.01%, Nasdaq 2,600 +10.12 +0.39%, S&P 500 1,200 -2.17 -0.18% |
| Europe stock indexes slightly reduced losses, in focus - French banks |
| REACT: Stocks add gains after stronger than expected existing home sales data, Dollar unfazed |
| US DATA: August existing home sales +7.7% to 5.03 mln rate SA, above expectations |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed Before Fed |
| European session: The euro fell |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| CANADA: Aug CPI +0.3% m/m, +3.1% y/y |
| PORTUGAL T-BILL AUCTION RESULT: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Technics on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| FTSE 100 5,337 -26.67 -0.50%%; CAC 40 2,955 -29.11 -0.98%; Xetra DAX 5,502 -69.26 -1.24% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| UK: TSY |
| GBP contines to slip as comments in the BOE Minutes |
| United Kingdom PSNB, bln August 15.93 |
| United Kingdom PSNCR, bln August 11.8 |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Forex: Tuesday’s review |
| Stocks: Tuesday’s review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| USD/CHF move so far in Swiss markets after talk of SNB lifting the euro-chf floor to chf 1.2500 |
| Daily history for Sep 202011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Sep 212011: |
| Dow 11,506 +105.13 +0.92%, Nasdaq 2,616.60 +3.77 +0.14%, S&P 500 1,212.94 +8.85 +0.73% |
| US stocks pare some gains as final trading hour approaches |
| Jefferies: "The next step in the FOMC effort to stimulate the economy will be to implement an extension of the average maturity of the Feds Treasury holdings in an effort to bring down longer-term rates and flatten the yield curve." |
| PIMCO says "Central banks around the world consider easing monetary policy amid concerns of a global economic slowdown. China is the exception.” |
| Reminder - FOMC meeting started 10:30am ET today and ends on Weds afternoon. Announcement is expected at about 2:15pm ET Weds. Fed Likely to Begin ‘Operation Twist’ |
| European stocks close: |
| American focus: Swiss franc weakens on tighter cap speculation; Aussie gains with stocks |
| Fitch affirms Germanys AAA rating; Outlook stable |
| U.S. Stocks Advance |
| Oil Rises |
| The tomorrow’s main events |
| Goldman give low odds for a change in FOMC communication strategy, saying the idea is too complex. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,447.41 +46.40 +0.41%, Nasdaq 2,624.07 +11.24 +0.43%, S&P 1,208.77 +4.68 +0.39% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.7%, Nasdaq futures +0.9% |
| EUR/CHF jumpted to Chf1.2135 area from Chf1.2060 as unsubstantiated chatter circulates of a possible hike in the SNBs desired target level to Chf1.2500. |
| US: Aug housing starts -5.0% to 571k; permits +3.2% in a rebound to 620k |
| European session: The euro rose |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Technics on GBP/USD |
| Technics on EUR/USD |
| Asian session: The euro dropped |
| FTSE 5,301 +41.79 +0.79%, CAC 2,950 +9.64 +0.33%, DAX 5,488 +71.60 +1.32%. |
| GERMANY: ZEW Sep econ index -43.3 |
| Forex: Monday’s review |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Demo accounts trading tools selection changes |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Swiss: trade balance 0.81 |
| Germany: Producer Price Index August -0.3% (MoM), +5.5% (YoY) |
| Daily history for Sep 192011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Sep 202011: |
| Dow 11,352.39 -156.70 -1.36%; Nasdaq 2,605.09 -17.22 -0.66%; S&P 500 1,200.43 -15.58 -1.28% |
| EUR/USD rose to $1.3685 area |
| Reminder - FOMC meeting begins 10:30am ET Tues and ends on Weds afternoon. Announcement is expected at about 2:15pm ET Weds |
| Yena renewed September’ highs |
| American focus: the dollar retreated from highs against major currencies |
| Dow 11,281.43 -227.66 -1.98%, Nasdaq 2,585 -37.62 -1.43%, S&P 1,191 -24.56 -2.02% |
| CIBC estimate passage of Obamas plan in its current form "is improbable," but say it could conceivably "serve as the point of departure for talks aimed at achieving the longer term fiscal plan." |
| Stocks sink 2% on European debt fears |
| Crude Drops to One-Week Low on Signals Oil-Demand Growth Slowing |
| Obama saying his deficit plan incls $4T in cuts over 10y and incl healthcare reform. |
| Dow 11,279.54 -229.55 -1.99%, Nasdaq 2,576 -46.66 -1.78%, S&P 1,191.29 -24.72 -2.03% |
| GBP/USD extends losses through $1.5640 area. Support seen at $1.5620/10 ahead of bids at $1.5580/75. |
| US: NAHB Housing Market Index (Sep) 14 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: U.S. stock futures fell |
| European session:The euro dropped |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Germany Bundesbank see strong increase in Germanys 3Q output, medium term uncertain. |
| FTSE 5,271 -97.78 -1.82%, CAC 2,955 -76.18 -2.51%, DAX 5,420 -153.13 -2.75% |
| ECB Weidmann: |
| EUR/USD set new session low |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ECB, LIIKANEN: |
| Asian session: The euro dropped |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Greek FinMin Venizolos will today outline a range of austerity measures to officials from the IMF and the EU in a bid to convince them that Athens deserves the next E8bn tranche of its bailout |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Schedule for today, Monday, Sep 1920011: |
| DB say FOMC result will dominate and they expect additional policy accommodation, most likely maturity extension. |
| BMO about US data |
| Spot gold holds at $1810.25/oz, after trading in a $1763.40 to $1821.09 range. |
| US Tsy Sec Geithner says stable Europe is a key strategic issue |
| Dow 11,492 +58.61 +0.51%, Nasdaq 2,616 +9.15 +0.35%, S&P 1,213 +4.11 +0.34% |
| American focus: Euro weakens on concern that ministers’ actions won’t contain debt crisis |
| JPM about US data |
| US Stocks: Investors hit pause as Europe leaders meet |
| Crude oil fell |
| Dow 11,456.30 +23.12 +0.20%, Nasdaq 2,611.56 +4.49 +0.17%, S&P 1,210.42 +1.31 +0.11% |
| CS about US data |
| US Banking industry is negative on addl Fed moves, saying they may impede rather than help lending. |
| US: Sept prelim Rtrs-UMich consumer sentiment 57.8 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow 11,487.33 +54.15 +0.47%, Nasdaq 2,617 +10.09 +0.39%, S&P 1,215 +6.03 +0.50% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -0.3%, Nasdaq futures -0.1% |
| US: Total Net TIC Flows (Jul) -51.8B, Net Long-Term TIC Flows (Jul) 9.5K |
| Citi Fx about FOMC |
| CANADA: Foreign investment in Canadian securities (Jul) 11.78B; Canadian Investment in Foreign Securities (Jul) -1.28B |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| ECB, Trichet: |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Market sources say ECB is in buying Italy & Spain bonds |
| German Chancellor Merkel adamant in her reiteration that there will not be any |
| European stocks rose: FTSE 5,358 +19.98 +0.37% , CAC 3,047 +1.84 +0.06%, DAX 5,553 +44.98 +0.82% |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EMU: July trade balance -E2.5bn |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| EMU July current account -E12.9bn |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Finnish finance minister, saying doesnt expect solution to collateral problem on Friday. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Sep 152011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Sep 1620011: |
| Investors a long wait for outcomes - FOMC results Weds, then G20 next Friday. |
| Company news: Morgan Stanley (MS +6.3%) shares hit their highs of the day, after John Mack announces his retirement as chairman, to be replaced by James Gorman, who had already replaced Mack as CEO in 2009. |
| US Stocks holds at area of session high: Dow 11,405 +158.07 +1.41%, Nasdaq 2,603 +29.97 +1.16% |
| ECB, Stark: EU needs power to intervene on a national level. |
| American focus: |
| Dow 11,377.10 +130.37 +1.16%, Nasdaq 2,597.40 +24.85 +0.97%, S&P 1,202.74 +14.06 +1.18% |
| European stocks close: FTSE 5,338 +110.52 +2.11%, CAC 3,046 +96.48 +3.27%, DAX 5,508 +168.05 +3.15% |
| ECB, Stark: "Too low rates over long time potentially dangerous" |
| Pierpont says 428k jobless claims were distorted by either Labor Day or the hurricane |
| Oil rose |
| EUR/USD fell to $1.3860 area. Support with stops becoming more visible below $1.3840. |
| US: Sept Philly Fed index -17.5 |
| Dow 11,329.08 +82.35 +0.73%, Nasdaq 2,585.00 +12.45 +0.48%, S&P 1,196.05 +7.37 +0.62% |
| EUR/USD powers up to $1.3935 area as stops are flushed above $1.3885 area, the pair stalling at tech resistance at $1.3937 area |
| US: Aug Ind Production +0.2% |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +0.5%, Nasdaq futures +0.7. |
| SNB website: |
| US: Unemployment claims +11k to 428k for Sep 10 wk |
| US : Aug CPI +0.4%, core +0.2% for +3.8% YOY overall and +2.0% YOY core |
| Asian session: The euro strengthened |
| Orders: |
| European stocks continue to increase. Currently FTSE 5,320 +92.80 +1.78%, CAC 3,027 +78.34 +2.66%, DAX 5,472 +131.53 +2.46% |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| FTSE 5,298 +71.43 +1.37%, CAC 3,003 +53.77 +1.82%, DAX 5,435 +94.97 +1.78% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU Commission: EMU 2011 GDP fcast unrevised at +1.6% on strong q1 |
| EMU: CPI +0.2% m/m, +2.5% y/y; core +1.2% y/y |
| Asian session: |
| BOE: median year ahead inflation expectations 4.2% vs 3.9% in May |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| UK: Aug Retail Sales -0.2% m/m; unch. y/y |
| SNB: Holds 3-mth LIBOR target range at 0.0%-0.25% |
| Switzerland: Industrial Production (Q2) +3.6% (QoQ), (YoY) +2.6% |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Sep 142011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Sep 1520011: |
| DB has a +0.3%/+0.2% est for Aug CPI |
| Pierpont Securities previews Aug CPI, estimating +0.2%/+0.2% |
| USD/USD fell to area of Y76.60. Bids seen at Y76.50/40 area. |
| EUR/USD rose to $1.3770 area as known stops in the $1.3750/60 zone are tripped. Resistance eyed at $1.3780 area. |
| US Stocks advanced |
| European stocks close: FTSE 5,227 +52.77 +1.02%, CAC 2,949 +54.21 +1.87%, DAX 5,340 +173.83 +3.36%. |
| Today Greek spreads edge wider to +2218bps after Austrian parliament rejects EFSF upgrade. |
| Dow 11,127.53 +21.68 +0.20%, Nasdaq 2,550 +17.75 +0.70%, S&P 1,176.81 +3.94 +0.34% |
| US VP Biden announced waste reduction at federal agencies, said a new initiative is estimated to save $2b. |
| BarCap sees Q3 GDP tracking at +2%, says weak retail sales offset strong trade data. |
| US: EIA oil data for Sep 9 wk crude stocks -6.7m bbl to 346.4m |
| Dow 11,106.07 +0.22 +0.00%, Nasdaq 2,546.27 +14.12 +0.56%, S&P 1,171 -2.14 -0.18% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futuresc +6.0, Nasdaq futures +13.0 |
| Fitch ratings downgrades 5 Spanish regions, outlook negative |
| US Tsy Sec Geithner: |
| US: Aug PPI flat, core +0.1% for +6.5% YOY overall and +2.5% YOY core |
| US: Aug retail sales flat, ex-mtr veh +0.1% |
| IMF: |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks rise: FTSE 5,205 +30.68 +0.59%, CAC 2,913 +18.08 +0.62%, DAX 5,193 +26.50 +0.51% |
| Moodys says will extend review period for BNPP l/t ratings, adding review unlikely to lead to downgrade of more than one notch. |
| Asian session: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| EMU : July industry output +1.0% m/m, +4.2% y/y |
| UK: Aug Claimant сount unemployment +20,300 m/m; Rate 4.9% |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Daily history for Sep 132011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Sep 1420011: |
| Dow 11,100.32 +39.20 +0.35%, Nasdaq 2,529.75 +34.66 +1.39%, S&P 1,171.79 +9.52 +0.82% |
| Greenspan speaking against tax expenditures, saying they do not boost short-term growth much. |
| PIMCO: "Weekly retailer reports show continued growth at or below the economys stall speed, which puts pressure on Washington to provide policy solutions to address the structural impediments to growth." |
| US: Aug Tsy budget -$134.2b |
| Dow 11,112.28 +51.16 +0.46%, Nasdaq 2,529 +33.71 +1.35%, S&P 1,173 +10.92 +0.94% |
| EUR/USD sets fresh high for the day at $1.3737 as US Stocks rise |
| MF Global about gold |
| European stocks close: FTSE 5,174 +44.63 +0.87%, CAC 2,895 +40.12 +1.41%, DAX 5,166 +94.03 +1.85%. |
| Morgan Stanley have revised their euro forecast |
| Crude oil holds slightly below $90 |
| IMF: "Long-term investors see low interest rate environment for some time" |
| EUR/USD trades to $1.3680 now as DOW skids lower |
| Dow 11,069.18 +8.06 +0.07%, Nasdaq 2,511 +15.46 +0.62%, S&P 1,166.57 +4.30 +0.37% |
| GBP/USD rose at $1.5830 area |
| Option expiries for todays 14:00GMT cut: |
| Dow 11,047.08 -14.04 -0.13%, Nasdaq 2,503.24 +8.15 +0.33%, S&P 1,163.59 +1.32 +0.11% |
| Before the bell: S&P futuresc -2.0, Nasdaq futures 0.00 |
| US: Aug import prices -0.4%; Export prices +0.5% |
| Germany Merkel: |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| BOE, Posen: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| European stocks are under pressure. Currently FTSE 5,101 -28.58 -0.56%, CAC 2,812 -42.51 -1.49%, DAX 5,045 -27.50 -0.54% |
| Italy 10-year spread trades 24bps wider at fresh EMU record high at +426bps. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK Data: Jul Global Goods Trade Deficit Stg8.922bn |
| UK DATA: Aug CPI +0.6% m/m; +4.5% y/y vs Jul 4.4% y/y; core CPI +3.1% y/y |
| IEA trims avg 2011 global demand fcst by 200 kbd to 89.3 mbd |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
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| Daily history for Sep 122011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Sep 1320011: |
| Dow -138.50 at 10853.63, Nasdaq -20.21 at 2447.78, S&P -14.80 at 1139.43 |
| Hot stocks: |
| Dow -121.90 at 10870.23, Nasdaq -12.55 at 2455.44, S&P -18.04 at 1136.19 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -115.57 at 10876.56, Nasdaq -14.58 at 2453.41, S&P -11.81 at 1142.42 |
| Bank of America says to cut 30,000 jobs |
| US: Obama going to unveil his deficit reduction plan next week. |
| European stocks remain under pressure: |
| US stocks are mixed: Dow 10,930.41 -61.72 -0.56%, Nasdaq 2,470.64 +2.65 +0.11%, S&P 1,150.25 -3.98 -0.34% |
| White House says Obama to deliver a statement on the American Jobs Act at 14:40 GMT |
| Germanys Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has approved the merger of Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -15.45, Nasdaq -26.00 |
| EUR/USD holds $1.3670 area. Offers seen at $1.3685/95 and more at $1.3715/30. |
| European stocks hold at area of session low: FTSE 5,094 -120.96 -2.32%, CAC 2,835 -139.69 -4.70%, DAX 5,002 -188.02 -3.62% |
| FED Fisher says all on the FOMC want the same thing - higher employment, inflation down. |
| European session: |
| Orders |
| OPEC 2011 oil demand growth outlk revised down 0.1m to +1.1m b/d |
| Greece 10-year spread widens 123bps to fresh EMU record +1902bps |
| GERMANY GOVT: Reaffirms opposition to eurobonds |
| European focus: the euro retreated from session low but still is under pressure |
| ECB NOYER: French banks have means to deal with any Greek event |
| GERMANY GOVT: Denies it is currently eying Greek debt default. |
| Asian session review: Euro drops on Greek concern |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| Board of orders: |
| EUR/JPY printed fresh 10-year lows around Y103.89, falling from Asian highs of Y105.59. Cross trades Y104.04/07 |
| STOCKS: Weekly review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| JAPAN STOCKS: |
| Daily history for Sep 092011: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Sep 1220011: |
| Dow 10,952.74 -343.07 -3.04%, Nasdaq 2,458.14 -71.00 -2.81%, S&P 1,150.24 -35.66 -3.01% |
| Gartman says that Bernankes speech is: "QE III is indeed off the table unless unemployment rises past 9.5%". |
| G-7: Japan may seek support for a Swiss-like plan to |
| Dow 10,977.60 -318.21 -2.82%, Nasdaq 2,466.00 -63.14 -2.50%, S&P 1,154.43 -31.47 -2.65% |
| Barclays about govt policies: |
| American focus: The euro fell |
| EUR/USD retreated from session low |
| EUR/USD showed low at $1.3630 area |
| EUR/USD set fresh lows for the day sub $1.3660 now with stops visible sub $1.3640. |
| GBP/USD fell below $1.5900 |
| Dow 11,136.65 -159.16 -1.41%, Nasdaq 2,512.22 -16.92 -0.67%, S&P 1,172.12 -13.78 -1.16% |
| US: July wholesale inv +0.8% |
| Goldman ahead of US wholesale inventories data |
| ECBS JUERGEN STARK resigns from executive board |
| German 10-year Bund yield hits fresh record low at 1.80%. |
| EUR/USD extends losses |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: |
| Orders desk: |
| Canada Housing Starts -9.7% In Aug From Jul |
| CitiFX on Obamas speech |
| European session review: |
| GBP/USD back above $1.5900 |
| USD/JPY retains positive mood |
| Canada: August employment -5.5k (Jul +7.1k) |
| European stocks remain under pressure: |
| GERMANY FINMIN: Expect difficult debates at G7 meeting |
| HSBC has slashed its U.S 2011 growth forecast to 1.2% from 2.5% and also 2012 forecast to 1.7% from 2.9%. |
| GREECE: Greek 10-year spreads continue to widen by 21 basis points Friday to fresh EMU record high at +1750bps. |
| UK data: |
| JAPAN STOCKS CLOSE: the Nikkei ended down 55.46 points, or 0.63%, to stand at 8737.66 and the TOPIX was lower by 1.72 points at 755.69. |
| Board of orders: |
| STOCKS: Thursdays review |
| FOREX: Thursdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Germany: Aug СPI 0.0% m/m and +2.5% y/y |
| Germany: Aug WPI +0.1% m/m, +6.5% y/y |
| Daily history for Sep 082011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Sep 0920011: |
| Japan Consumer Confidence Index (Aug) 37.0 |
| USA: Consumer Credit Change (Jul) $11.97 bln |
| Dow -79.50 at 11335.36, Nasdaq -14.43 at 2534.51, S&P -9.32 at 1189.30 |
| Bernanke talked about US rating downgrade, noting no impact on interest costs. |
| The dollar rose after Bernankes comments |
| Bernanke says: "Fed will certainly do all that it can to help restore high rates of growth and employment" |
| US stocks are mixed before US Presidents speach: Dow 11,414.86 0.00 0.00%, Nasdaq 2,551 +2.09 +0.08%, S&P 1,198 -1.00 -0.08% |
| EUR/USD continued to slide |
| American session: the euro fell after Trichet comments |
| JPM notes there has not been an up-move in jobless claims from drop in sentiment-stock performance. |
| EUR/USD fell to fresh lows |
| Geithner saying Obama to seek fiscal reforms |
| Goldman says trade data give upside risk to their +1% GDP estimate for Q3. |
| EIA oil data for Sep 2 wk: Crude stocks -4.0m bbl |
| JPM notes there has not been an up-move in jobless claims from drop in sentiment-stock performance |
| US Treasury Secretary Geithner: World economy in midst second slowdown in recovery |
| Dow -8.69 at 11406.17, Nasdaq -2.33 at 2546.61, S&P -2.55 at 1196.07 |
| Nomura says 414k jobless claims had no hurricane impact but remain a tad high. |
| ECB TRICHET: Essential that banks be as solid as possible |
| Before the bell: |
| EUR/USD extendes losses as Trighet speaks |
| ECB TRICHET: A month ago econ risks were balanced, not today |
| ECB TRICHET: Must focus on mandate of mid-term price stability |
| ECB STAFF FORECAST: Sees 2011 GDP 1.4% to 1.8%, Jun forecast 1.5% to 2.3% |
| ECB TRICHET: All nonstandard measures temporary by nature |
| ECB TRICHET: Inflation likely to stay above 2% next months, drop 2012 |
| US: Initial jobless claims +2k to 414k in September 3 week |
| US: July trade bal -$44.8b |
| Orders desk: |
| European session review: Dollar holds firm ahead of Obama’s jobs speech |
| ECB: Leaves rates unchanged at 1.50%, as expected |
| EUR/GBP extends losses |
| GBP/USD gains above $1.6000 in the wake of BOE annoucement |
| UK: BOE MPC keeps Bank rate unchanged at 0.5%, as widely expected. QE unchanged at stg200bln |
| Oil tech comments: |
| GERMANY: Reaffirms 2011 GDP forecast of +2.6% |
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| Greek 10-year spread widens 4bps to fresh EMU record high at +1725bps post disappointing Greek Q2 GDP data (-7.3% y/y ) |
| EU stocks: the FTSE 100 +41.19 points (+0.77%), the DAX +52.37 points (+0.97%), the CAC 40 +35.39 points (+1.15%) |
| Asian session review: Dollar gains before Obama’s jobs speech |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Board of oreders: |
| STOCKS: Wednesdays review |
| FOREX: Wednesdays review |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 index ends up 0.34% at 8,793.12. |
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| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| GERMANY: July c/a surplus +E7.5bn |
| GERMANY: July sa trade surpl +E10.2bn |
| Switzerland: Unemployment Rate n.s.a (MoM) (Aug) 2.8% |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Daily history for Sep 072011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Sep 0820011: |
| CIBC: Feds beige book confirms "other signs of diminished momentum" - from storm in NY and slower mfg. |
| BTM-UFJ expects Bernanke to outline on Thursday that Fed "will likely announce some additional quantitative easing on September 21. They are probably disappointed with the speed of job creation. |
| Dow +247.33 at 11386.63, Nasdaq +69.93 at 2543.76, S&P +31.45 at 1196.69 |
| Feds beige book for Sep 20-21 FOMC: "economic activity continued to expand at a modest pace, though some Dists noted mixed or weakening activity." |
| Dow +225.46 at 11364.76, Nasdaq +62.82 at 2536.65, S&P +27.60 at 1192.84 |
| American focus: |
| FED, Evans: recent weak data calls for more Fed accommodation. |
| Dow +178.31 at 11317.61, Nasdaq +52.06 at 2525.89, S&P +23.37 at 1188.61 |
| GBP/USD slid back to $1.5935 area in recent dealings. Further support at $1.5914 the Low 28 June. |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| Dow +166.20 at 11305.50, Nasdaq +43.14 at 2516.97, S&P +19.66 at 1184.90 |
| EU REHN: Decision on Greece aid disbursement expected in next weeks |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU REHN: Public finances vulnerable to economic slowdown |
| CANADA: August Ivey purchasing mgrs index 57.6 vs July 45.4 |
| COMEX gold down sharply as equities rally. |
| Before the bell: |
| CANADA: Bank of Canada leaves key interest rates unchanged, as expected - Overnight rate target remains at 1.00% |
| Several stories circulate that the Obama jobs plan will cost $300b |
| European session: |
| FTSE 5,253 +96.53 +1.87%, CAC 3,045 +78.86 +2.66%, DAX 5,345 +150.56 +2.90% |
| Orders: |
| European focus: the euro retreated from session high |
| Greek 10-year yield hits post EMU high above 20% |
| GERMANY DATA: July real sa industrial output +4.0% m/m |
| European stocks rise Wednesday: the FTSE 100 +113.52 points (+2.20%), the DAX +160.31 points (+3.09%), the CAC 40 +83.90 points (+2.83%) |
| Euro weakens |
| Asian session review: Dollar weakens as Europe, Asia stocks gain |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK: Jul industrial production -0.2% m/m; -0.7% y/y |
| Board of oreders: |
| BOJ SHIRAKAWA: No action today doesnt mean doing nothing |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays review |
| FOREX: Tuesdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei Stock Average ends Wednesday up 2.01% at 8763.41 |
| Daily history for Sep 062011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Sep 0720011: |
| Hot stocks: |
| Dow -133.96 at 11106.30, Nasdaq -14.28 at 2466.05, S&P -11.67 at 1162.30 |
| EUR/USD remains under pressure |
| Dow -162.68 at 11077.58, Nasdaq -25.36 at 2454.97, S&P -15.87 at 1158.10 |
| American focus: |
| GREECE: Finmin says government is committed to all needed reforms, intends to implement privatization plan and says Greece is not a permanent problem for the EU. |
| Dow -204.91 at 11035.35, Nasdaq -40.29 at 2440.04, S&P -20.94 at 1153.03 |
| Bubas Weidmann: Greece adhering to program is condition for aid |
| Bubas Weidmann: Greece must implement agreed program and must show govt is ready and able to solve crisis. |
| Barclays Wealth: North America and Europe "are at the beginning of a multiyear period of unusually slow economic growth" |
| Dow 11,017 -222.89 -1.98%, Nasdaq 2,434 -46.11 -1.86%, S&P 1,150 -23.92 -2.04% |
| UKs Cameron says that a disorderly break up of eurozone would be bad for UK. |
| CS about UA data |
| Crude oil fell |
| Dow -264.02 at 10976.24, Nasdaq -49.45 at 2430.88, S&P -28.37 at 1145.60 |
| US: Aug nonmfg ISM data |
| US: Aug nonmfg ISM 53.3 vs 52.7 Jul. |
| GBP/USD tries to recover |
| Before the bell: |
| JPM about US economy |
| FTSE 5,116 +13.75 +0.27%, CAC 2,974 -25.77 -0.86%, DAX 5,210 -35.86 -0.68% |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| Greek 10-year spread widens 12bps to fresh record high +1674bps |
| GBP/USD back below $1.6100 |
| European focus: the Swiss franc holds at area of session low |
| FTSE 5,179 +76.02 +1.49%, CAC 3,025 +25.87 +0.86%, DAX 5,292 +45.84 +0.87% |
| Germany: July real sa manufacturing orders falling 2.8% m/m |
| Asian session review: Franc plunges as SNB pegs the rate |
| EU: 2q real GDP unrev +0.2% q/q, +1.6% y/y |
| GERMANY, Schaeuble: Sees Germany GDP of around +3% in 2011 |
| SNB: Sets minimum exchange rate at Chf1.2000/euro |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| STOCKS: Mondays review |
| FOREX: Mondays review |
| EUR/USD rises |
| The new TeleTRADE office was opened in Rumania |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| UBS economists say: |
| Daily history for Sep 052011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Sep 0620011: |
| Australia: RBA leaves key rate unch at 4.75% |
| Orders: |
| European stocks extend losess |
| Greek 2-year yield hits fresh EMU record high above 50.0% |
| USs and Canadas financial markets are closed in observance of Labor Day. |
| European stocks remain under pressure: |
| European session: The euro fell |
| ECB, Draghi: "ECB non-standard measures dont hurt price stability goal" |
| JPM saying Sept FOMC should produce some action. |
| US: QE3 expectations grew after the jobs report |
| ECB DRAGHI: Increased risk aversion unlikely to end soon |
| DAX falls 3.8% on the session, hitting a 22-month low at 5330 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE 5,178 -113.88 -2.15%, CAC 3,045 -103.36 -3.28%, DAX 5,362 -176.83 -3.19% |
| EMU DATA: Jul Retail sales +0.2% m/m, -0.2% y/y |
| ECB Trichet: |
| UK: CIPS Aug services PMI 51.1 |
| Asian session review: Dollar advances on Merkel’s home-state election defeat |
| EMU: Aug svcs PMI 51.5 |
| GERMANY: Aug svcs PMI 51.1 |
| FRANCE: Aug flash svcs PMI 56.8 |
| ITALY: Aug svcs PMI 48.4 |
| Board of orders: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| STOCKS: Weekly review |
| FOREX: Weekly review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 index ends down 1.86% at 8784.46. |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs EUR/USD: |
| INDUSTRY NEWS: Cantor Fitzgerald is planning a flotation that would end its 66-year-old partnership status, the Independent says. |
| Daily history for Sep 022011: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Sep 0520011: |
| Wall Street: Heading into the final hour of the session the Dow is down 260 points, while Nasdaq is off 73 points |
| EUR/USD tested bids down to $1.4184 in a thin market. Weak US stocks weigh. Euro last $1.4187. |
| Dow -198.51 at 11295.06, Nasdaq -57.15 at 2488.89, S&P -25.57 at 1178.85 |
| US: QE3 expectations grew after the jobs report |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on September 5th 2011 |
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| Bernankes speech likely to disappoint those looking for immediate action (Read more) |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -9.50, Nasdaq futures -12.75 |
| CTR: "GDP was a weak report but in line with expectations. Looking forward, other indicators continue to suggest similar lackluster growth in the second-half of the year." |
| In line GDP revision sees Dow futures slip very slightly, now down 35. Leaves dollar unfazed. |
| Euroepan session: |
| Orders: |
| Crude Oil fell |
| FTSE 5,098 -33.27 -0.65%, CAC 3,096 -23.40 -0.75%, DAX 5,474 -110.29 -1.98% |
| UK Treasury: |
| UK Treasury says GDP data confirm econ is still growing. |
| Asian session review: |
| GBP/USD on the rise after UK GDP data |
| UK Q2 GDP unrevised 0.2% q/q; up 0.7% y/y |
| STOCKS: Thursdays review |
| FOREX: Thursdays review |
| EMU Jul sa M3 growth +2.0% y/y |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Nikkei 225 Index ends Friday up 0.29% at 8797.78. |
| Major European bourses are initially seen trading lower Friday |
| Crude oil futures are modestly lower in Asian trade, down 26 cents at $85.04, having traded a range of $84.83 to $85.33. |
| Daily history for Aug 252011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Aug 2620011: |
| Dow -122.30 at 11198.41, Nasdaq -33.94 at 2433.75, S&P -12.61 at 1164.99 |
| EUR/USD in the middle of range |
| USD/CHF weakens |
| EUR/USD holds $1.4370 area as Dow losses extend to 200 points. Rate remains under pressure while holding below $1.4400 and below $1.4380. |
| US focus: Euro weakens amid speculation on extension of short-selling ban in Europe |
| GERMANY: One source at a leading ratings agency assured that Germanys AAA rating remained "one of the most stable in the world." |
| EUR/USD recovered |
| CORPORATE NEWS: Delta Air Lines confirmed plans to buy 100 Boeing 737 jets, with the order estimated at $8.5b. |
| GBP/USD мinting fresh lows for the day at $1.6320. Bids eyed now at $1.6300/10. |
| Dow 11,297.59 -23.12 -0.20%, Nasdaq 2,458.79 -8.90 -0.36%, S&P 1,176.78 -0.82 -0.07% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +1.2, Nasdaq futures -5.00. |
| GBP/USD fell to $1.6340 area. Bids seen at $1.6340 ahead of $1.6310/00. |
| FAO: "Unemploy claims are again drifting in a sideways pattern with an upward bias." |
| US DATA: Initial jobless claims +5k to 417k in August 20 wk |
| European session: The dollar weakened |
| FTSE 5,206 +0.57 +0.01%, CAC 3,169 +29.72 +0.95%, DAX 5,722 +40.63 +0.72% |
| Nomura revised their forecast for August nonfarm payrolls (previously 100,000) to show a decline of 5,000, with private payrolls forecast to increase by 5,000. |
| BOE Weale Sees more QE if Inf Pressures Weaken Substantially |
| Crude oil trades near one-week high |
| CBI: UK August Retail Sales -14% |
| Orders: |
| European stocks trade on positive zone |
| EUR/GBP under pressure |
| Asian session review: |
| STOCKS: Wednesdays review |
| Sources: ECB is buying peripheral bonds this morning |
| AUD/USD keeps positive mood |
| FOREX: Wednesdays review |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UBS has cut its 2011 forecast for Chinese GDP growth to 9% from 9.3% and next years to 8.3% from 9% in 2012. |
| Shanghai Composite Index closes Thursday up 2.92% at 2615.26. |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| GERMANY: Sep GfK consumer confidence 5.2 vs Aug 5.3 (rev 5.4) |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Spot gold extends losses back toward session lows, down $27, or 1.55%, at $1732.35. |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Aug 2520011: |
| Dow +29.75 at 11206.51, Nasdaq -4.34 at 2441.72, S&P +3.19 at 1165.54 |
| Hot stocks: |
| FRANCE: PM Fillon says France is not in the same situation as Italy, |
| FRANCE: PM not worried about France sovereign rating. |
| Dow +46.59 at 11223.35, Nasdaq +0.51 at 2446.57, S&P +5.66 at 1168.01 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +26.65 at 11203.41, Nasdaq -0.72 at 2445.34, S&P +3.53 at 1165.88 |
| DB ests +75k overall payrolls and says this accounts for -45k from the Verizon strike. |
| Dow +42.23 at 11218.99, Nasdaq +1.67 at 2447.73, S&P +4.22 at 1166.57 |
| US DATA: crude stocks -2.2m bbl for Aug 19 |
| Dow 11,247 +70.12 +0.63%, Nasdaq 2,454 +8.18 +0.33%, S&P 1,169 +6.62 +0.57% |
| US DATA: June FHFA House Prices +0.9%, for -4.3% YOY. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -1.2, Nasdaq futures -1.00 |
| CRT says +4% Jul durables orders was a firm reading on the headline but the data were less robust ex defense and ex aircraft. |
| US DATA: Jul durables orders +4.0%; +0.7% ex transport; +4.8% ex defense. |
| European session: The Swiss franc gained |
| GBP/USD set new session low |
| Orders: |
| EUR/USD showed high at $1.4475 |
| FTSE 5,133 +3.17 +0.06%, CAC 3,100 +15.50 +0.50%, DAX 5,586 +53.60 +0.97% |
| Greece 10-year spread widens 33bps and hits fresh EMU record high at +1514bps. |
| Board of orders: |
| EU: June SA industrial new orders -0.7% m/m, +11.1% y/y |
| Asian session review: Yen gains as Noda’s action disappoints |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| React on news |
| IFO: GERMANY AUG BUSINESS SENTIMENT 108.7 |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays review |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 Index closes down 1.07% at 8639.61. |
| FOREX: Tuesdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
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| Japan stocks weaken |
| Daily history for Aug 232011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Aug 2420011: |
| US Treasuries drift off the highs: cash 10Y yield is at 2.10% |
| Oil added $1.22 to $85.64 and trades around the middle of its $83.40/86.40 range. |
| Hot stocks: |
| Dow +202.76 at 11057.41, Nasdaq +64.99 at 2410.37, S&P +23.86 at 1147.68 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +214.45 at 11069.10, Nasdaq +60.14 at 2405.52, S&P +25.11 at 1148.93 |
| Nomura on US data |
| European stocks: |
| Barclays on US data |
| Dow +130.33 at 10984.98, Nasdaq +38.90 at 2384.28, S&P +14.16 at 1137.98 |
| CIBC about US data |
| Dow 10,973.40 +118.75 +1.09%, Nasdaq 2,379 +33.79 +1.44%, S&P 1,136.96 +13.14 +1.17% |
| US DATA: July new home sales -0.7% to 298k |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +6.80, Nasdaq futures +14.20 |
| GOLD: Spot gold holds at $1875.00/oz, after trading in a $1872.46 to $1911.46 (new life-time high) overnight. |
| EUR/JPY fell to Y110.64. Reported bids nearby at Y110.60/50, a break here to test Y110.05/00. |
| CANADA: Jun retail sales +0.7% m/m; Jun retail sales ex-autos -0.1% m/m |
| European session: The dollar weakened |
| FTSE 5,161 +65.80 +1.29%, CAC 3,108 +56.60 +1.85%, DAX 5,566 +92.09 +1.68% |
| HSBC about US economy (Read more) |
| BofA/ML see a 40% chance of recession in US in the next 12 months. |
| UK CBI: Aug Total Orders +1 Vs -10 In Jul |
| EU stocks: the DAX +72.35 (+1.32%); the FTSE 100 +57.60 (+1.13%); the CAC 40 +47.32 (+1.55%) |
| Germany: Aug ZEW econ sent index -37.6 |
| Asian session review: Asian currencies rise ahead of Bernankes speech |
| EU: Aug flash svcs PMI 51.5 |
| EU: Aug flash mfg PMI 49.7 |
| Board of orders: |
| Germany: Aug flash svcs PMI 50.4 |
| Germany: Aug flash mfg PMI 52.0 |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| France: Aug flash svcs PMI 56.1 |
| France: Aug flash mfg PMI 49.3 |
| STOCKS: Mondays review |
| FOREX: Mondays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 Index closes up 1.22% at 8733.01. |
| JAPAN, BOJs head Shirakawa: Closely monitoring forex markets |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Daily history for Aug 222011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Aug 2320011: |
| Dow +69.28 at 10886.93, Nasdaq +7.45 at 2349.29, S&P +4.29 at 1127.82 |
| Dow +109.24 at 10926.89, Nasdaq +20.07 at 2361.91, S&P +9.40 at 1132.93 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +57.44 at 10875.09, Nasdaq +9.69 at 2351.53, S&P +2.97 at 1126.50 |
| Dow +21.91 at 10839.56, Nasdaq -3.44 at 2338.40, S&P -0.97 at 1122.56 |
| EMU peripheral spreads are mixed |
| Dow +92.29 at 10909.94, Nasdaq +23.26 at 2365.10, S&P +8.54 at 1132.07 |
| BofA/ML see a 40% chance of recession in US in the next 12 months. |
| European stocks retain positive mood |
| USD/JPY holds in a tight 10 pip range |
| Dow 10,958.04 +140.39 +1.30%, Nasdaq 2,379 +36.84 +1.57%, S&P 1,138.41 +14.88 +1.32% |
| Spot gold holds at $1871.50/oz, down from the life-time high of $1894.10 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +20.75. Nasdaq futures +45.60. |
| BOE BROADBENT: "Consumer spending has been weak for a while" |
| European session: the doller fell versus europen currencies |
| FTSE 5,149 +108.38 +2.15%, CAC 3,076 +59.45 +1.97%, DAX 5,534 +54.17 +0.99% |
| OPEC: "Saudi Arabia will lower output if demand slows" |
| BBK: "EFSF/ESM reform risks more fiscal recklessness in EMU " |
| Greek 10-year yield spread extends widening -- now 21bps wider at +1428bps. |
| EUR/USD above $1.4400 |
| EU stocks rise |
| Board of orders:: |
| Asian session review: Yen, Franc weaken as BOJ and SNB may intervene |
| EUR/GBP recovers from its early show at stg0.8697 extends to earlier Asian high at stg0.8732. Next resistance here seen into stg0.8745/50. |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| AUD/USD near $1.0400 |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| JAPAN NIKKEI 225 INDEX ENDS DOWN 1.04% AT 8628.13 |
| STOCKS: Weekly review |
| FOREX: Weekly review |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Japan stocks weaken |
| Daily history for Aug 192011: |
| There is no economic data for Monday |
| Dow -129.11 at 10861.47, Nasdaq -30.96 at 2349.47, S&P -13.92 at 1126.73 |
| EUR/USD within a range |
| EUR/JPY set stable |
| Dow -75.83 at 10914.75, Nasdaq -9.81 at 2370.62, S&P -6.06 at 1134.59 |
| USD/JPY recovered from lows |
| EUR/USD continues ralling with traders report solid offers around $1.4450. The euro peaked at $1.4453 and now has since edged lower. |
| Moodys: |
| Dow 10,976.43 -14.15 -0.13%, Nasdaq 2,389 +8.41 +0.35%, S&P 1,141 -0.07 -0.01% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -17.00, Nasdaq futures -25.00 |
| The NY Feds Bill Dudley takes down his expectations for economic growth |
| European session: The Swiss franc and Japanese yen strengthened |
| FTSE 4,992 -100.46 -1.97%, CAC 3,002 -73.76 -2.40%, DAX 5,397 -205.96 -3.68% |
| JPM about US GDP |
| CANADA: Jul CPI +0.2% m/m, +2.7% y/y; Jul BOC core CPI +0.2% m/m, +1.6% y/y |
| Italy and Spain 10-year spreads tighten on talk of ECB buying via SMP. Spain is 2bps tighter now at +286bps and Italy is 1bps tighter at +284bps. |
| European stocks are under pressure |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| UK Treasury: data show deficit reduction taking effect |
| UK Jul PSNB -Stg1.961bn Vs Stg1.350Bn In Jul 2010 |
| Hang Seng Index ends Friday down 3.08% at 19399.92. |
| Asian session review: Euro falls; Dollar gains |
| FOREX: Thursdays review |
| STOCKS: Thursdays review |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
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| Nikkei 225 Index ends Friday down 2.51% at 8719.24. |
| European stocks set to open lower Friday: |
| GERMANY: Producer prices in July, +0.7% m/m and +5.8% y/y |
| Crude oil futures are again sharply lower in Asian trde Friday, although off the session worst levels. |
| Daily history for Aug 182011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Aug 18, 2011: |
| USD/CHF above lows |
| EUR/USD tries to recover |
| OIL: Prices continue to nurse steep losses (-$5.39 at $82.19) and only modestly above the earlier $81.86 low. |
| US TSYS: 10Y note yield now is at 2.073% |
| EUR/JPY draggs lower |
| US focus: Dollar strengthens |
| HSBC says mfg ISM could print below 50, and the NY-Philly data point to 40. |
| EUR/JPY recovered from lows |
| Dow 10,972.80 -437.41 -3.83%, Nasdaq 2,399 -112.15 -4.47%, S&P 1,145 -49.20 -4.12% |
| US DATA: Aug Philly Fed mfg survey -30.7 vs +3.2 July |
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| Before the bell: S&P futures -28.25, Nasdaq futures -49.50 |
| GOLD: Spot gold posts a new life high of $1822.00/oz |
| US DATA: July CPI +0.5%, core +0.2% for YOY rates of +3.6% overall and +1.8% core |
| US DATA: Initial Unemploy Claims +9k to 408k in Aug 13 wk |
| European session: The dollar gained |
| Crude oil fell. Currently crude for September delivery at $86.09 per barrel (-1.7%) |
| EUR/JPY extends losses |
| FTSE 5,227 -104.21 -1.95%, CAC 3,175 -79.44 -2.44%, DAX 5,754 -194.70 -3.27% |
| US index futures are sharply lower Thursday, just shy of the worst levels of the day |
| Orders desk: |
| Asian session review: Euro falls; Dollar gains |
| FOREX: Wednesdays review |
| UK : Jul Retail Sales +0.2% m/m; 0.0% y/y; ex fuel +0.2% m/m; -0.2% y/y |
| ECB is buying Italy & Spain bonds Thursday morning. |
| STOCKS: Wednesdays review |
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| Nikkei ended lower by 113.50 points, or 1.25%, to stand at 8943.76 |
| S&P: France will maintain AAA/stable outlook. |
| Daily history for Aug 172011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Aug 18, 2011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Aug 18, 2011: |
| JAPAN: June Coincident Index +2.7 Pt M/M; May +2.6 Pt; Leading Index +3.8 Pt M/M; May +3.4 Pt |
| Dow -34.93 at 11371.00, Nasdaq -2.83 at 2520.62, S&P -25.18 at 1167.58 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -33.68 at 11372.25, Nasdaq -19.75 at 2503.70, S&P -2.14 at 1190.62 |
| Dow -10.51 at 11395.42, Nasdaq -15.98 at 2507.47, S&P -1.07 at 1191.69 |
| Standard & Poors Wednesday slashed its projections for U.S. economic activity over the next three years, citing continued concerns over the pace of the recovery and an increasingly unfavorable outlook for growth |
| FED: Plosser said inflation will not happen if Fed shrinks its balance sheet in appropriate way at the appropriate time. |
| Dow +70.16 at 11476.09, Nasdaq +5.20 at 2528.65, S&P +8.45 at 1201.21 |
| Swiss economy minister says to spend Chf2 bn to support economy. |
| Swiss government press conference: Chf still overvalued. |
| BarCap: "Jul PPI upside surprise was centered in the core, which rose 0.4%, two-tenths above expectations." |
| US DATA: crude stocks +4.2m bbl for Aug 12 wk |
| Dow 11,521.88 +115.95 +1.02%, Nasdaq 2,545 +21.22 +0.84%, S&P 1,208 +15.12 +1.27% |
| GBP/USD rose to $1.6550 area |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +4.3, Nasdaq -1.80 |
| FTSE 5,328 -29.78 -0.56%, CAC 3,247 +16.05 +0.50%, DAX 5,938 -56.76 -0.95% |
| US DATA: July PPI +0.2%, core +0.4%. July PPI +7.2% YOY and +2.5% YOY core. |
| European session: The franc strengthened |
| Crude oil climbs |
| Company news: Deere & Company (DE) Q3 EPS of $1.69 per share vs cons. $1.67 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE 5,327 -30.65 -0.57%, CAC 3,238 +7.27 +0.23%, DAX 5,938 -56.93 -0.95% |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| EMU July HICP -0.6% m/m |
| EMU July HICP unrev +2.5% y/y |
| UK: Jun Average Weekly Earnings ex bonuses +2 |
| UK: ILO Unemployment Rate 7.9% |
| UK: Jul Claimant Count Rate 4.9% |
| UK: Jul Claimant Count +37,100 m/m |
| Asian session review: Euro falls; Franc gains |
| EU: SA Current account, June, -E7.4bn |
| Orders desk: |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| FOREX: Tuesdays review |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
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| Japan stocks weaken Wednesday |
| CHINA, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming: Government will stabilize foreign trade policy. |
| Daily history for Aug 162011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednasday, Aug 17, 2011: |
| Dow -95.75 at 11387.15, Nasdaq -38.26 at 2516.94, S&P -13.59 at 1190.90 |
| Barclays: Merkel/Sarkozy press conference provided strong words of encouragement and proposals for future ties, but no new plans for action. |
| Dow -88.09 at 11394.81, Nasdaq -35.53 at 2519.67, S&P -12.65 at 1191.84 |
| Dow -133.47 at 11349.43, Nasdaq -46.13 at 2509.07, S&P -17.41 at 1187.08 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -103.76 at 11379.14, Nasdaq -37.81 at 2517.39, S&P -14.69 at 1189.80 |
| EU: Merkel: says shes not pessimistic on growth despite weak Q2 data. |
| EU: Sarkozy/Merkel: 2013 target for closer Franco-German economic cooperation. |
| EU: Sarkozy/Merkel: Eurobonds not a final solution for EMU debt crisis. |
| EU: Sarkozy/Merkel: must win confidence of markets, need closer economic integration to strengthen euro, tougher enforcement of Stability Pact. |
| JPM saying the IP data are consistent with "decent growth" |
| Nomura on US IP |
| European stocks fell on Tuesday |
| Dow 11,432.57 -50.33 -0.44%, Nasdaq 2,531 -24.64 -0.96%, S&P 1,196.21 -8.28 -0.69% |
| CS about US data |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures vs fair value: -15.0. Nasdaq futures -22.8. |
| US DATA: July Industrial Production +0.9%. CapUt 77.5% |
| FTSE 5,279 -72.00 -1.35%, CAC 3,176 -62.71 -1.94%, DAX 5,863 -159.54 -2.65% |
| US DATA: July housing starts 604k and permits 597k |
| European session: The euro weakened |
| Company news: Wal-Mart (WMT) Q2 EPS of $1.09 beats by $0.01. Revenue of $109.37B (+5.5% Y/Y) beats by $0.88B |
| The Franco-German summit between Sarkozy and Merkel is expected to start at 1400GMT and a joint news conference is scheduled at 1630GMT. |
| GBP/USD rose: |
| FTSE 5,305 -45.76 -0.86%, CAC 3,189 -49.61 -1.53%, DAX 5,887 -135.16 -2.24% |
| EU: June sa trade balance -E1.6bn |
| EU: 2Q11 prelim real GDP +0.2% q/q, +1.7% y/y |
| Asian session review: Euro slips, focus on Franco-German summit |
| UK: Jul RPI -0.2% m/m; +5% y/y |
| UK: Jul core CPI +3.1% y/y |
| UK: Jul CPI +4.4% y/y |
| Orders desk: |
| Option expires for todays NY 14:00 GMT cut |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
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| CHINA STOCKS: The Shanghai Composite Index ends down 0.71% at 2608.17. |
| FOREX: Mondays review |
| STOCKS: Mondays review |
| JAPAN STOCKS closed higher with the Nikkei 225 Index closed up 0.23% at 9107.43. |
| GERMANY: 2q real prel. GDP sa +0.1% q/q, wda +2.7% y/y |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Australia: RBAs minutes similar to last meetings accompanied statement |
| Daily history for Aug 152011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011: |
| Dow +175.55 at 11444.57, Nasdaq +31.23 at 2539.21, S&P +21.20 at 1200.01 |
| Oil is ending the NYMEX floor session up about $2.42 at $87.80 and in the upper end of the days $84.40/88.05 range |
| FED: Atlanta Feds Lockhart says cash reserves at banks/corps reflect the weak economy and productivity. When the econ improves firms will put cash to work |
| Dow +156.25 at 11425.27, Nasdaq +26.31 at 2534.29, S&P +18.86 at 1197.67 |
| American focus: |
| FED: Atlanta Fed Pres Lockhart currently cautious about further monetary action. |
| Dow +161.62 at 11430.64, Nasdaq +27.62 at 2535.60, S&P +18.78 at 1197.59 |
| EUR/JPY back to session high |
| Dow +115.87 at 11384.89, Nasdaq +20.21 at 2528.19, S&P +14.43 at 1193.24 |
| EUR/USD remains near session peak |
| Dow +161.32 at 11430.34, Nasdaq +35.68 at 2543.66, S&P +19.60 at 1198.41 |
| Moodys: US sovereign ratings "accurately rank default risk." |
| Jefferies about US data |
| Dow 11,392.84 +123.82 +1.10%, Nasdaq 2,532.98 +25.00 +1.00%, S&P 1,194.06 +15.25 +1.29% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures +4.2, Nasdaq futures +2.7 |
| US data: Net Long-Term TIC Flows (Jun) $3.7B; Total Net TIC Flows (Jun) $-29.5B |
| USD/JPY extends losses and through support to Y76.63 following weak US data, reported bids now seen at Y76.55/50. |
| US DATA: Aug Empire mfg index -7.72 vs -3.76 July |
| European session: The Swiss franc fell |
| Company news: Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $40/share in cash |
| FTSE 5,337 +16.88 +0.32%, CAC 3,214 -0.09 0.00%, DAX 6,046 +48.46 +0.81% |
| DB about US data |
| Deutsche Bank has changed its ECB view |
| EU stocks: FTSE 100 +43.44 (+0.82%), DAX +90.98 (+1.52%) and CAC 40 +28.42 (+0.88%) |
| Asian session review: Yen declines following Nodas comments |
| ECB MERSCH: EU debt situation less severe than in US |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Orders desk: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Option expires for 1400GMT NY cut |
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| Gold weakens |
| STOCKS: Weekly review |
| FOREX: Weekly review |
| EUR/JPY holds within neutral territory slipping back under the 21-DMA & Tenkan line at Y111.10. Focus has since switched to the Y107.96 and lows from Y107.36. |
| Daily history for Aug 122011: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Aug 15, 2011: |
| Dow 11,279 +136 +1.22%, Nasdaq 2,512 +20 +0.79%, S&P 1,181 +9 +0.74% |
| USD/CHF is near recently updated session highs of Chf0.7770/Chf0.7780 |
| US: DBs outlook for next weeks macroeconomic data |
| US focus: US dollar suffers losses after weak Reuters/Michigan CSI |
| US: healthcare law may be found unconstitutional |
| Dow 11,299 +156 +1.40%, Nasdaq 2,515 +22 +0.90%, S&P 1,183 +11 +0.91% |
| US: Goldman Sachs about consumer sentiment |
| Gold 1,741 -10 -0.58%, Oil 86.39 +0.68 +0.79% |
| Dow 11,313 +170 +1.52%, Nasdaq 2,518 +25 +1.00%, S&P 1,186 +13 +1.12% |
| FRANCE: Egan Jones still rates France AA-, projects downgrade to A+. |
| European stocks close: FTSE +157 (+3.04%) 5,320, CAC +124 (+4.02%) 3,214, DAX +200 (+3.45%) 5,998 |
| US: Fed Dudley says US downgrade was a warning for fiscal reform, markets convinced us to do the necessary. |
| США: Fed Dudley do not expect a double-dip recession |
| FED, Dudley says FOMC made a "sober assessment" of the national econ as household spending flattened. |
| US DATA: Jun business inventories +0.3% |
| US DATA: Aug prelim U-Mich consumer sentiment 54.9p vs 63.7f June |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Befoe the bell: S&P futures +7.70; Nasdaq futures 10.00 |
| EUR/USD extends recovery |
| US DATA: July retail sales +0.5% overall, +0.5% ex auto |
| European session: |
| FTSE 5,238 +75.29 +1.46%, CAC 3,142 +52.17 +1.69%, DAX 5,898 +100.36 +1.73% |
| Orders |
| USD/JPY down in recent trade to a new session low Y76.55 just ahead of reported bids at Y76.50 and the record low Y76.25. |
| EUR/USD rose |
| The French bond market is clearly not taking the Egan-Jones downgrade seriously. |
| EU/IMF/ECB: overall assessment of Portugal very positive |
| E17: June industry output sa -0.7% m/m, wda +2.9% y/y |
| CHINA PBOC: Inflation outlook not optimistic |
| CHINA PBOC: Fighting inflation remains top priority |
| Asian session: euro under pressure ahead of industrial production data |
| FOREX: Thursday review |
| STOCKS: Thursday review |
| Shanghai Composite Index ends Friday up 0.45% at 2593.17. |
| Tech on USD/JPY: |
| Tech on USD/CHF: |
| Egan-Jones ratings agency has downgraded Frances AAA rating. This agency was the first to downgrade U.S AAA rating on July 18. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
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| Nikkei 225 Index ends down 0.20% at 8963.72. |
| Major European markets to open higher |
| FRANCE: prel 2Q GDP 0.0% q/q, +1.6% y/y after 1Q +0.9% q/q |
| Shanghai Composite Index ends Friday morning up 0.52% at 2595.04. |
| Daily history for Aug112011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Aug 12, 2011: |
| FRANCE: Fridays release of flash Q2 French GDP data could set off a new wave of volatility |
| Dow 11,196 +476 +4.44%, Nasdaq 2,497 +116 +4.86%, S&P 1,176 +55 +4.91% |
| США: DB о перспективах экономики США |
| US focus: Dollar suffer losses amid soaring US stocks |
| US: DB estimates that Q2 real GDP growth will be revised down to +0.5% from +1.3%, which makes H1 a stall and suggests Q3 at less than +2%. |
| Gold sustains losses amid boosted margins on Comex contracts and gaining US stock equities |
| USD/JPY tests resistance of Y77.00 |
| EU: Nomura about the euro |
| Dow 11,081 +361 +3.37%, Nasdaq 2,469 +89 +3.72%, S&P 1,162 +41 +3.65% |
| GBP/USD stabilizes at $1.6220 |
| Dow 10,988 +268 +2.50%, Nasdaq 2,446 +65 +2.74%, S&P 1,150 +29 +2.59% |
| European stocks close: FTSE +156 (+3.11%) 5,163, CAC +87 (+2.89%) 3,090, DAX +184 (+3.28%) 5,798 |
| OIL: EIA estimates OPEC revenues |
| EU: Italy and France will announce a naked short-selling ban after the close Thursday |
| JPM: "downward trend in the claims data is a somewhat encouraging signal about the economy, but the recent turmoil in equity markets could adversely affect the labor market which would influence future claims reports." |
| Dow +96.27 at 10816.21, Nasdaq +31.15 at 2412.20, S&P +11.21 at 1131.97 |
| ECB, Mersch: Once EFSF is more flexible, ECB can stop buying bonds |
| ECB, Mersch: EMU economic soft patch could extend into Q3 |
| Before the bell: |
| European shares remain under pressure |
| EUR/GBP got pulled lower |
| US: Initial jobless claims -7K to 395K |
| European session: dollar, yen rise on risk off mood |
| Orders desk: |
| European banking stocks come under renewed selling pressure. |
| EUR/JPY continues consolidation |
| AUD/USD eased down |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| European stocks: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| ECB Monthly Bulletin: |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY: |
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| Daily history for Aug102011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Aug 11, 2011: |
| Dow 10,871 -369 -3.28%, Nasdaq 2,423 -60 -2.42%, S&P 1,141 -31 -2.65% |
| EUR/USD amid July Tsy budget data |
| Dow 10,955 -285 -2.54%, Nasdaq 2,442 -40 -1.62%, S&P 1,150 -22 -1.90% |
| Oil prices hit a new session high at $83.09 per barrel after strong data on US Federal budget |
| USD/JPY bounded back to Y76.80 |
| US: July Tsy budget -$129.4b (slightly better than expected -140.3b) |
| US focus: Dollar rises against global currencies |
| President Obama and Fed chief Bernanke will meet later today at the White House to discuss the economy. |
| Oil remains under pressure |
| EUR/USD remains under pressure |
| USD/JPY is still holds at Y76.40 |
| Dow 10,898 -341 -3.04%, Nasdaq 2,420 -62 -2.51%, S&P 1,140 -33 -2.81% |
| European stocks close: FTSE -158 (-3.05%) 5,007, CAC -167 (-5.26%) 3,009, DAX -309 (-5.23%) 5,613 |
| Gold hits new historical high |
| NZD/USD reached a new session high of $0.8080 and then adjusted |
| Dow 10,805 -435 -3.87%, Nasdaq 2,404 -79 -3.17%, S&P 1,131 -42 -3.57% |
| USD/CAD soares and has already hit a fresh session high at C0.9945 |
| Gold 1,780 +37 +2.11%, Oil 80.19 +0.89 +1.12% |
| AUD/USD rebounded from new session low of $1.0175 |
| Dow 10,798 -442 -3.94%, Nasdaq 2,399 -83 -3.36%, S&P 1,130 -42 -3.59% |
| US DATA: EIA oil data for Aug 5 wk: crude stocks -5.2m to 349.8m bbl. |
| Dow 10,904.00 -335.77 -2.99%, Nasdaq 2,402 -80.41 -3.24%, S&P 1,139.47 -33.06 -2.82% |
| US DATA: Jun wholesale inv +0.6% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -25.50, Nasdaq futures -46.75. |
| Moodys reaffirmed France AAA rating and stable outlook |
| FTSE 5,194 +29.55 +0.57%, CAC 3,164 -11.92 -0.38%, DAX 5,995 +78.06 +1.32% |
| Orders: |
| European session: The yen strengthened |
| Goldman about FOMC |
| Crude Oil rose |
| BOE KING: Inflation expectations consistent with BOE outlook |
| BOE KING: "UK has done what it can to put in place rebalancing" |
| FTSE 5228 62,91 +1,22%, CAC 3205 29,02 +0,91%, DAX 6059 142,07 2,40% |
| BOE Inflation Report: |
| Italy 10-year spread extends tightening after good 12-month BOT sale. |
| Italy 10-year spread extends tightening after good 12-month BOT sale. |
| Forex: Tuesday summary |
| Asian session: dollar gains some ground |
| Hang Seng Index closes Wednesday up 2.34% at 19783.67. |
| Sources: ECB is buying EMU peripheral bonds |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Stocks: Tuesday summary |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| SNB: Keeping close watch on forex markets; to take further measures if needed |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY ECONMIN: Economy still doing fine; no reason to become nervous |
| GERMANY: July HICP +0.5% m/m, +2.6% y/y, June +2.4% |
| Major European markets are called higher ahead of the open with the FTSE 100 seen higher by 50 points, the Cac higher by 15, and the Dax higher by 30. |
| Daily history for Aug092011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011: |
| Dow 10,985 +175 +1.62%, Nasdaq 2,404 +46 +1.95%, S&P 1,138 +18 +1.62% |
| GBP/USD tests support of $1.6170 |
| USD/CHF rebounded from new low of Chf0.7060 after Fed decision |
| Dow 10,726 -83 -0.77%, Nasdaq 2,378 +20 +0.85%, S&P 1,123 +6 +0.52% |
| US: results of FOMC Fed meeting |
| US: Fed interest rates were remained unchanged (0% -0.25%) |
| US focus: Dollar declined amid rise in US stock exchanges |
| Dow 10,943 +134 +1.24%, Nasdaq 2,410 +53 +2.24%, S&P 1,136 +17 +1.50% |
| USD/CHF stabilized and currently is at Chf0.7300 |
| Dow 11,023 +213 +1.97%, Nasdaq 2,438 +80 +3.39%, S&P 1,148 +29 +2.62% |
| USD/CHF plummets down and have already hit a new historical high at Chf0.7265 |
| Dow 11,036 +226 +2.09%, Nasdaq 2,438 +80 +3.40%, S&P 1,150 +31 +2.77% |
| European stocks close: FTSE+96 (+1.89%) 5,165, CAC +51 (+1.63%) 3,176, DAX -6 (-0.10%) 5,917 |
| GBP/USD reached a fresh session high at $1.6175 |
| Oil resumed decline |
| Dow +200.67-11010.52, Nasdaq +60.05-2417.74, S&P +24.22-1143.68 |
| UK, NIESR: UK May-July GDP estimated +0.6% vs +0.2% in April-June |
| Dow +93.92 at 10903.77, Nasdaq +24.83 at 2382.52, S&P +10.07 at 1129.53 |
| USD/JPY is holding firm |
| Before the bell: |
| European stocks |
| European session: yen and franc keep positive mood |
| Orders desk: |
| European stocks bonced back |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| CHINA: warns U.S QE3 adds uncertainty to inflation |
| CHINA: July CPI near peak for current round |
| AUD/USD to test $1.0200 |
| OPEC cuts 2011 world oil demand forecast to +1.2M B/D vs +1.36M |
| OPEC: cuts 2011 US growth forecast from +2.5% to +1.8% |
| Japan FinMin Noda will cooperate appropriately with G7 partners on FX |
| FTSE 4,920 -148.81 -2.94%, CAC 3,062 -63.34 -2.03%, DAX 5,667 -256.21 -4.33% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK Data: Jun Global Goods Trade Deficit Stg8.9В |
| UK DATA: Jun industrial production unch. m/m; -0.3% y/y |
| CHINA DATA: July retail sales +17.2% y/y vs +17.7% y/y Jun |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| CHINA DATA:China Jul industrial output +14.0% y/y vs +15.1% y/y Jun |
| Asian session: The yen and Swiss franc rose |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: June sa trade surpl +E11.5bn; Germany June nsa c/a surplus +E11.9bn |
| Switzerland: SECO Consumer Climate (3m) (Q2) -17 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Aug082011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Aug092011: |
| Dow -418.53 at 11026.08, Nasdaq -120.60 at 2411.81, S&P -57.27 at 1142.11 |
| US President Obama: markets still believe US is an AAA credit. |
| Spot gold post a new record high of $1719.09/oz. The next "round number" is $1725. |
| Dow -332.37 at 11112.24, Nasdaq -98.98 at 2433.43, S&P -44.55 at 1154.83 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -306.33 at 11138.28, Nasdaq -88.00 at 2444.41, S&P -39.76 at 1159.62 |
| Dow -330.13 at 11114.48, Nasdaq -94.20 at 2438.21, S&P -41.90 at 1157.48 |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| Dow 11,136 -308.56 -2.70%, Nasdaq 2,447.94 -84.47 -3.34% S&P 1,157.73 -41.65 -3.47% |
| GBP/USD fell |
| S&P downgraded Fannie, Freddie to AA+ from AAA. |
| Dow 11,239 -205.56 -1.80%, Nasdaq 2,471 -61.90 -2.44%, S&P 1,174 -25.18 -2.10% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -30.75, Nasdaq -55.00. |
| PIMCO, Kashkari: "Moodys and Fitch might follow S&P and downgrade the US." |
| S&P: "1/3 odds that US sov rating could be moved lower again with 6-24 mos." |
| Citi lowered US growth forecasts to 1.7% for 2011 |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| RBS sees higher risk of double dip. |
| FTSE 5,155 -91.99 -1.75%, CAC 3,224 -54.79 -1.67%, DAX 6,098 -137.98 -2.21% |
| EUR/USD recovery off lows around $1.4242. Rate moves back above $1.4270. |
| Germany, Economic Minister: |
| Asian session: Dollar weakens versus Euro, Yen, Franc; S&P cuts U.S.’s rating |
| USD/JPY in a range |
| EU: Aug Sentix investor confidence -13.5 |
| EUR/USD holds at $1.4349 on reported US investment house sales. The rate earlier exposed bids on a nreak under $1.4360. |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| GOLD retreats from the record Asian highs of around $1715 to current $1705 (-$10). |
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| Board of orders: |
| STOCKS: Weeklys review |
| FOREX: Weeklys review |
| JAPAN STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 index ends down 2.18% at 9097.56 |
| Bank Of France survey: France 3q GDP seen up 0.2% q/q |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a (MoM) (Jul) 3% |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Daily history for Aug052011: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Aug082011: |
| Japan Eco Watchers Survey: Current (Jul) 52.6 |
| Dow 11,400 +17 +0.15%, Nasdaq 2,536 -21 -0.81%, S&P 1,200 -0 -0.01% |
| GBP/USD rebounded from support of $1.6330 (38.2% Fibo $1.6230/ $1.6400) |
| USD/JPY is still holds at Y78.40/50 |
| Oil 86.51 -0.12 -0.14%, Gold 1,661 +2 +0.12% |
| EUR/USD reached $1.4298, and then retreated |
| US focus: Dollar falls, demand for refuge sheds |
| Dow 11,473 +89 +0.79%, Nasdaq 2,548 -8 -0.31%, S&P 1,207 +7 +0.58% |
| EUR/USD is testing resistance at $1.4290 |
| Dow 11,490 +106 +0.93% Nasdaq 2,547 -10 -0.37% S&P 500 1,203 +3 +0.22% |
| USD/CAD continue declining from 5-week high of C0.9850 |
| Dow 11,539 +155 +1.36%, Nasdaq 2,556 -0 -0.01%, S&P 500 1,208 +8 +0.66% |
| EUR/USD hit $1.4245 |
| Oil prices resume falling |
| European stocks close: FTSE -146 (-2.71%) 5,247, CAC -42 (-1.26%) 3,279, DAX -178 (-2.78%) 6,236 |
| US: Goldman lowered its 2011-12 GDP estimates and said odds are 1/3 for another US recession |
| Dow 11,307 -77 -0.67%, Nasdaq 2,523 -34 -1.32%, S&P 1,191 -9 -0.78% |
| US: Senate approves FAA funding. |
| US: Michael Woolfolk about markets’ fall |
| Dow 11,407.37 +23.69 +0.21%, Nasdaq 2,547 -9.72 -0.38%, S&P 1,204.40 +4.33 +0.36% |
| Goldman is saying Jul employment report was good but not great and noting the household survey was still soft. |
| CANADA: Jul Ivey purchasing mgrs index 45.4 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: US Stock futures rose |
| FTSE 5,295 -98.60 -1.83%, CAC 3,323 +2.48 +0.07%, DAX 6,311 -103.36 -1.61% |
| US DATA: July payrolls +117k, Unemploy rate fell 0.1pt to 9.1% |
| Europen session: Switzerland’s franc weakened from a record |
| Orders: |
| EU, Rehn: |
| CANADA: Jul employment 7.1k (Jun +28.4k); Jul unemployment 7.2% |
| EUR/USD rose |
| Germany DATA: June real sa industrial output -1.1% m/m +6.7% y/y |
| FTSE 5,282 -110.66 -2.05%, СAC 3,278 -42.07 -1.27%, DAX 6,250 -164.98 -2.57% |
| Asian session: Swiss franc elevated on economy fear, yen on BOJ watch |
| ITALY: Preliminary 2Q11 GDP +0.3% q/q, +0.8% y/y |
| United Kingdom Producer Price Index - Output n.s.a (Jul) 0.2% m/m and 5.9% y/y |
| UK Halifax house price index +0.3% m/m, -2.3% y/y in Jul |
| EU STOCKS recover from lows: the FTSE now 2.1% lower, the DAX down 1.3% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Board of orders: |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| FOREX: Thursdays review |
| JAPAN STOCKS closed with losses Friday: the Nikkei ended lower by 359.3 points to 9299.88 and the TOPIX was down 25.20 points at 801.16. |
| US: Moodys Investors Service has confirmed the Aaa ratings of 5 U.S. states and 303 other public finance issuers |
| BMO: |
| EUR/USD fell |
| Dow 11,758.43 -138.01 -1.16%, Nasdaq 2,648.51 -44.56 -1.65%, S&P 1,241.70 -18.64 -1.48% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: S&P futures -9.7, Nasdaq futures -15.00. |
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| US DATA: Initial jobless claims -1k to 400k in July 30 wk |
| European session: The pound snapped a two-day advance against the dollar |
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| ECB leaves refi rate unchanged at 1.5% |
| JPM says they lowering Q3 GDP forecast from 2.5% to 1.5%. Q4 est 2.5% (previously 3.0%). |
| BOE MPC keeps Bank rate unchanged, as widely expected ( 0.5%). Leaves QE unchanged at stg200bln |
| EU BARROSO: Crisis no longer limited to EU periphery |
| GBP/USD breaks under $1.6300 |
| GERMANY DATA: June real sa manufacturing orders +1.8% m/m, +12.1% y/y |
| FTSE 5,573 -11.04 -0.20%, CAC 3,472 +16.84 +0.49%, DAX 6,703 +62.87 +0.95% |
| EUR/GBP tries to recover |
| GBP/USD weakens |
| Asian session: Yen collapced after BoJ intervention |
| Asian session: Yen collapced after BoJ intervention |
| Board of orders: |
| BOJ, BoJ Governor Masaaki Shirakawa: Japans deflation to weaken gradually. |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
| FOREX: Wednesdays review |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| CHINA STOCKS: The Shanghai Composite Index closes Thursday up 0.21% at 2684.04. |
| STOCKS: Wednesdays review |
| Japan stocks closed mixed Thursday |
| Precious metals: Silver jumped yesterday to $42.03 from opening levels of $40.80 closing out in NY at $41.69. Asia again taking the metal higher this morning to $42.02. |
| EU STOCKS are initially seen trading higher Thursday: the FTSE up 29, the DAX up 66 and the CAC up 38. |
| Daily history for Aug032011: |
| Japan: BOJ keeps the key lending rate unch at 0-0.1% |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Aug042011: |
| Dow 11,884 +18 +0.15%, Nasdaq 2,691 +21 +0.80%, S&P 1,259 +5 +0.36% |
| Obama urges Congress to act on FAA funding, saying a lack of FAA bill means Fed government loses $200mln a week in revenue. |
| Obama said that some economic weakness was due to factors he could not control - Greece, Arab spring impacting oil prices, earthquake in Japan. |
| US focus: Dollar remains under pressure |
| Dow 11,826 -41 -0.34%, Nasdaq 2,679 +10 +0.36%, S&P 1,252 -2 -0.13% |
| Dow 11,861 -6 -0.05%, Nasdaq 2,684 +15 +0.57%, S&P 1,255 +1 +0.10% |
| Oil remains under pressure |
| European stocks close: FTSE -134 (-2.34%) 5,585, CAC -73 (-2.08%) 3,449, DAX -156 (-2.30%) 6,641 |
| ITALY: PM Berlusconi speaks |
| US: HSBC said "Nonmfg ISM employment component (52.5) implies +100k services jobs vs an average +62k in the last 2 months." |
| Both French and Belgium 10-year bond spreads over German Bunds are at record wides. |
| Dow 11,744 -123 -1.04%, Nasdaq 2,636 -33 -1.23%, S&P 1,241 -13 -1.05% |
| US DATA: EIA oil data for Jul 29: crude stocks +1m bbl |
| Nomura says ADP was as expected. |
| US DATA: Jun factory new orders -0.8% |
| US DATA: July nonmfg ISM 52.7 |
| Before the bell: S&P futures vs fair value: +2.60. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +7.00. |
| Company news: MasterCard (MA) Q2 EPS of $4.76 beats by $0.53 |
| Orders: |
| US DATA: July ADP private employment +114k |
| European session: The euro pared monthly loss |
| Barclays about US economy |
| GBP/USD retains a firm tone, holds just below $1.6400 |
| EUR/JPY: |
| FTSE 5,654 -64.05 -1.12%, CAC 3,502 -20.41 -0.58%, DAX 6,732 -64.71 -0.95% |
| USD/JPY retreats |
| EU: Retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 0.9% |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| Asian session: Franc slides from records; SNB believes currency overvalued |
| United Kingdom Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jul) 55.4 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EMU Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jul) 51.6 |
| Germany Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jul) 52.9 |
| Board of orders: |
| EUR/GBP recovers |
| FOREX: Tuesdays review |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Техника по USD/CHF: |
| Техника по GBP/USD: |
| Techs on EUR/USD: |
| Oil weakens again |
| Daily history for Aug022011: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Aug032011: |
| US: IMF Lagarde about US debt ceiling bill |
| Dow 11,983 -149 -1.23% Nasdaq 2,697 -48 -1.74% S&P 500 1,265 -22 -1.71% |
| us: Fed about US economy |
| US: automakersJuly sales |
| US: President Obama signed the debt limit hike. |
| Американский фокус: доллар снижается на опасениях снижения темпов восстановления экономики |
| US: Pres Obama speaks (currently) |
| US: Fitch Ratings about US debt ceiling and credit raiting |
| USD/CHF broke support level of Chf0.7700. Currently the pair is at Chf0.7640 |
| Toyota Motor (TM) reported July U.S. sales -22.7% to 130,802 vehicles vehicles vs. expectated -25%. |
| US: Senate OKs debt limit hike bill. |
| Ford Motor (F) reported July U.S. sales +9% to 180,865 vehicles vs. expectated +7.6%. |
| Dow 12,020 -113 -0.93%, Nasdaq 2,718 -26 -0.96%, S&P 500 1,271 -15 -1.20% |
| European stocks close: FTSE -56 (-0.97%) 5,718, CAC -65 (-1.82%) 3,523, DAX -157 (-2.26%) 6,797 |
| General Motors (GM) reported July U.S. sales +7.6% to 214,915 vehicles vs. expectated +7%. |
| US President Obama to speak to the press at about 16:15 GMT |
| US: JPMorgan may revise its Q3 GDP estimate |
| Dow 12,076.49 -56.00 -0.46%, Nasdaq 2,741.32 -3.29 -0.12%, S&P 1,279.55 -7.39 -0.57% |
| Barclays said it will eliminate 3,000 jobs this year to cut costs. |
| USD/JPY fell |
| US Stocks open: Dow 12,083.94 -48.55 -0.40%, Nasdaq 2,738 -6.83 -0.25%, S&P 1,280.58 -6.36 -0.49% |
| Before the bell: U.S. stock futures slid |
| EUR/US stretch to $1.4235. Further supply at $1.4235 largely erased but more offers noted $1.4250/55. |
| Company news: Pfizer (PFE) Q2 EPS of $0.60 vs cons. $0.59 |
| Compfny news: Pfizer (PFE) Q2 EPS of $0.60 vs cons. $0.59 |
| US DATA: June Personal Income +0.1%; June Personal Spending -0.2% |
| FTSE 5,741 -33.38 -0.58%, CAC 3,564 -23.88 -0.67%, DAX 6,894 -59.51 -0.86% |
| European session: The euro weakened |
| Orders: |
| Barclays: |
| GBP/USD: |
| FTSE 5,753 -21.38 -0.37%, CAC 3,572 -16.54 -0.46%, DAX 6,911 -42.67 -0.61% |
| GBP/USD holds tight |
| EMU Producer Price Index (MoM) (Jun) 0.0% |
| Asian session: Yen falls on prospects Japan to intervene |
| UK: CIPS Jul construction survey 53.5 |
| HONG KONG STOCKS: The Hang Seng Index closes down 1.07% at 22,421.46. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Board of orders: |
| FOREX: Mondays review |
| Switzerland Jul SVME - Purchasing Managers Index 53.5 |
| Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) (Jun) 7.4% |
| STOCKS: Mondays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY: |
| Techs on USD/CHF: |
| Techs on GBP/USD: |
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| Japan stocks closed sharply lower Tuesday amid the yen strength: the Nikkei -120.42 points (-1.21%) to 9844.59, the TOPIX -7.50 points at 844.20. |
| Oil goes down |
| Daily history for Aug012011: |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Aug022011: |
| AUSTRALIA RBA KEEPS CASH RATE UNCHANGED AT 4.75% |
| US: HSBC estimates US 2012 real growth as +2.5% and still sees Fed tightening in Q4 2012. |
| Oil corrects |
| Dow 12,108 -35 -0.29%, Nasdaq 2,738 -19 -0.68%, S&P 500 1,285 -7 -0.53% |
| US focus: Dollar corrects after weak ISM manufacturing |
| US: VP Biden spoke to press after meeting in Congress, said the debt bill will not hurt job creation. |
| Dow 12,057 -86 -0.71%, Nasdaq 2,726 -31 -1.11%, S&P 1,280 -12 -0.96% |
| Disappointing US ISM manufacturing continue put pressure on the markets |
| US: JPM said that weak ISM manufacturing data gives downside risk to their estimates for +45k July payrolls. |
| ISM spokesman said orders were weak and backlogs thinning. |
| European stocks close: FTSE -41 (-0.70%) 5,774, CAC -85( -2.31%) 3,588, DAX -205 (-2.86%) 6,954 |
| UK: IMF cut its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2011-2012 |
| Dow 12,064 -79 -0.65% Nasdaq 2,734 -22 -0.80% S&P 500 1,281 -11 -0.87% |
| ISM spokesman saying some of the mfg slowdown could be seasonal, at least in some sectors. |
| EUR/USD fell below $1.4300 |
| Dow 12,110 -33.04 -0.27%, Nasdaq 2,751 -5.69 -0.21%, S&P 1,287 -5.47 -0.42% |
| US DATA: June construction spending +0.2% |
| US DATA: July mfg ISM 50.9 vs 55.3 June. |
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| US Stocks open: Dow 12,255.02 +111.78 +0.92%, Nasdaq 2,794 +37.84 +1.37%, S&P 1,307 +14.61 +1.13% |
| Before the bell: U.S. stock futures rose |
| EUR/USD fell to $1.4400 area |
| Company news: Humana (HUM) Q2 EPS of $2.50 vs cons. $2.05 |
| PIMCO El Erian about QE3 in USA: |
| PIMCO, El Erian: "Sees ongoing econ weakness and the whole world is overweight Tsys." |
| FTSE 5,899 +83.38 +1.43%, CAC 3,697 +26.13 +0.71%, DAX 7,201 +42.45 +0.59% |
| European session: The euro rose |
| Orders: |
| JPM about US |
| USD/JPY Continues to slide |
| European focus: U.S. President Barack Obama and congressional leaders agreed on a plan to prevent a default |
| FTSE 5,891 +75.87 +1.30%, CAC 3,713 +42.10 +1.15%, DAX 7,211 +51.91 +0.73% |
| GBP/USD tries to recover |
| EUR/USD challenges highs |
| EMU: June sa unemployment rate 9.9% |
| Asian session: Yen and Franc weaken after Obama says debt deal agreed |
| UK: CIPS/Markit Jul mfg PMI 49.1 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| EMU: Jul mfg PMI 50.4 |
| GERMANY: Jul mfg PMI 52.0 |
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| Techs on USD/JPY |
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| JAPAN stocks closed higher Monday with the Nikkei ended higher by 131.98 points, or 1.31%, to stand at 9965.01, while the TOPIX was up 11.08 points at 852.45. |
| STOCKS: Weekly review |
| FOREX: Weekly review |
| HONG KONG STOCKS: The Hang Seng Index ends the morning session up 1.51% at 22,779.14. |
| Daily history for Jul292011: |
| Feds Lockhart prefer to to remain current monetary policy accomodation |
| Dow 12,172 -68 -0.55% Nasdaq 2,760 -6 -0.21% S&P 500 1,295 -6 -0.43% |
| House of Representatives is expected to vote on Boehner bill at around 02:00 GMT |
| Ratings: summary of ratings for eurozone countries |
| US focus: Dollar rebounds |
| Shares reverse sharp early gains as Street analysts are unimpressed with the companys plan to monetize the Alipay payment system, one of its key Asian assets. |
| Spain: IMF about economy of Spain |
| Dow 12,171 -69 -0.56% Nasdaq 2,762 -4 -0.15% S&P 500 1,296 -5 -0.38% |
| US: Sen Raid speaks in Congress |
| US: comments |
| European stocks close: FTSE -58 (-0.99%)5,815, CAC -40 (-1.07%) 3,673, DAX -31(-0.44%) 7,159 |
| Dow 12,186 -54 -0.44% Nasdaq 2,777 +11 +0.41% S&P 500 1,303 +2 +0.15% |
| US: Barak Obama about debt ceiling |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| GBP/USD back to figure |
| Dow -91.61 at 12148.50, Nasdaq -21.89 at 2744.36, S&P -9.90 at 1290.77 |
| US: July final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment 63.7 |
| Median on Reuters/Michigan Consumer confidence (at 13:55 GMT): 64.1 |
| US: July Chicago PM index 58.8 |
| Median on Chicago PMI (at 13:45 GMT): 60.2 |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| Before the bell: GDP data may drag the stocks down |
| EUR/USD pauses |
| News reaction: |
| US: Q1 rev down to +0.4% |
| CANADA: May GDP -0.3% m/m |
| US: Q2 real GDP +1.3% y/y |
| EU session review: Yen and Franc higher amid US debt-vote delay |
| USD/JPY declines |
| AUD/USD holds above lows |
| Ireland central bank: There is considerable progress in recapitalizing Irish banks |
| FTSE 5,840 -33.16 -0.56%, CAC 3,684 -28.65 -0.77%, DAX 7,144 -46.47 -0.65% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Eurozone annual inflation slowed more than expected to +2.5% |
| UK data: Consumer Credit (Jun) £0.4 |
| Asian session: The yen and Swiss franc strengthened |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| MOODYs: Downgrades ratings of six Spanish regions. Ratings on other Spain sub-sovereign entities on review |
| GERMANY DATA: June real sa retail sales +6.3% m/m, -1.0% y/y |
| UK: Nationwide UK July House Prices 0.2% m/m; -0.4% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jul292011: |
| US House is scheduled to vote on Boehner debt bill at 21:45 GMT- 22:45 GMT. |
| Amazon (AMZN) announced a deal with NBCUniversal for access to certain Universal Studios movies, stepping up competition with Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and Hulu LLC. |
| EUR/JPY set stable |
| EUR/USD holds near resistance at $1.4320 |
| US focus: Dollar slipped |
| US: Richmond Fed Lacker about US economy |
| Goldman Sachs says Cisco (CSCO +3.8%) is “still solid |
| European stocks close: FTSE +17 (+0.28%) 5,873, CAC -15 (-0.41%) 3,713, DAX -57 (-0.78%) 7,190 |
| Dow 12,370 +67 +0.55% Nasdaq 2,799 +34 +1.22% S&P 500 1,316 +11 +0.83% |
| Dagong, rating agency in China, may cut US debt rating near future |
| US, McConnell: Shoked to see all Democrats in Senate are against the Boehners plan |
| Dow -3.40 at 12299.15, Nasdaq +4.65 at 2769.44, S&P -0.24 at 1304.65 |
| US: June pending home sales index +2.4% to 90.9 |
| Median estimate on Jun NAR pending home sales: -2% |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| Before the bell: Debt debate may drag stocks |
| USD/JPY gains ground |
| EUR/JPY recovers |
| US: Initial jobless claims -24k to 398k in July 23 wk |
| EU session review: Haven demand supports Swiss franc |
| CORPORATE NEWS: CS said to be cutting 2,000 jobs. HSBC reported considering cutting 10,000 jobs. |
| EUR/JPY weakens on rumours |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| EUR/JPY holds around Y112.12 after it fell to the lows around Y110.93. Small bids ahead of Y110.70/60 and Y110.20. |
| EUR/USD triggeres stops on $1.4300/1.4290 ane fell to the lows around $1.4270. Break under support accelerates the decline. |
| UK: JUL CBI SALES BALANCE -5% |
| FTSE 5,838 -18.34 -0.31%, CAC 3,701 -32.97 -0.88%, DAX 7,175 -77.52 -1.07% |
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| EMU DATA: Eurozone economic sentiment 103.2 in July |
| Fitch Ratings says it expects to resolve the Rating Watch Negative (RWN) on Portugals BBB- ratings in the fourth quarter of 2011. |
| Asian session: The yen gained |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| GERMANY DATA: Unemployment in Germany fell by a seasonally-adjusted 11,000 in July, leaving the jobless rate unchanged at 7.0% |
| GERMANY: Jul prel CPI +0.5% m/m, +2.6% y/y |
| GBP/USD fell under $1.6370 after triggered stops to place lows around $1.6355. Next support/demand seen placed between $1.6350/40. |
| EUR/USD tested bids on $1.4460/55 before recovered to current $1.4472. Demand remains at $1.4450 with larger stops reported through $1.4450/45. |
| CORPORATE NEWS: Q2 reports for today... |
| EUR/USD extends lows to $1.4462, challenging currently support at $1.4460/50, with stops mixed in below $1.4455.More stops noted below $1.4440. |
| UK CBI Monthly Trends: Jul total orders -10% |
| SWISS: KOF Jul leading indicator 2.04 |
| DIW confirms forecast for German 2Q GDP growth of 0.4% q/q. Expects 3Q GDP growth of 0.5% q/q |
| FTSE 5,914 -16.08 -0.27%, CAC 3,766 -21.40 -0.56%, DAX 7,326 -23.13 -0.31% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Gold reach new historical high at $1625.80. Currently gold at $1624.20 (+0.5%) |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: Australia’s dollar climbed |
| FOREX: Tuesdays review |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jul272011: |
| Feds Hoenig about US currency: |
| August gold futures set a new session high at 1,620 (+0.35%) amid US debt ceiling talks |
| EUR/USD showed a new session high |
| Dow 12,540 -53 -0.42%, Nasdaq 2,848 +5 +0.18%, S&P 1,336 -1 -0.08% |
| USD/JPY reached a new session low |
| US focus: Dollar suffer losses |
| Oil soared as dollar weakened |
| Fitch Affirms The Netherlands at AAA. Outlook Stable |
| Dow 12,539 -54 -0.43% Nasdaq 2,848 +5 +0.17% S&P 500 1,336 -1 -0.10% |
| European stocks close: FTSE +4 at 5,930, CAC -25 at 3,788, DAX +5 at 7,349 |
| Nomura about US data |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| US, Sen. Reid: Believe rating agancies to downgrade US rating if Boehner plan passes |
| US: June new home sales -1.0% to 312k |
| Option expires for 14:00 GMT NY cut |
| Before the bell: All eyes on White House |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| GBP/USD above $1.6400 |
| EU session review: Dollar fell to record versus Franc |
| TeleTRADER for iPhone and iPod touch |
| FTSE 5,936 +11 +0.19%, CAC 3,797 -16 -0.43%, DAX 7,351 +6 +0.09% |
| EUR/USD set stable |
| AUD/USD triggered barrier interest to a session high $1.0955. Next level of resistance at $1.1012 (2 May high), a break here to open $1.1100. |
| EUR/GBP under pressure |
| GBP/USD recovers |
| EUR/JPY holds tight |
| FTSE 5,922 -3.66 -0.06%, CAC 3,788 -25.07 -0.66%, DAX 7,331 -13.20 -0.18% |
| UK OSBORNE: |
| GBP/USD moving above react highs of $1.6410 with next resistance seen into $1.6420. A break here to allow for a move on to $1.6440/50. |
| UK DATA: Q2 GDP +0.2% q/q; +0.7% y/y; |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| BOE WEALE: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| EUR/USD breaks above earlier high at $1.4510 extends to $1.4517 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Switzerland UBS Consumption Indicator (Jun) 1.48 |
| GERMANY: Aug GfK consumer confidence 5.4 |
| RBA Gov Glenn Stevens: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jul262011: |
| US Stocks close: Dow 12,593 -88 -0.70%, Nasdaq 2,843 -16 -0.56%, S&P 5001,337 -8 -0.56% |
| Dow -42.23 at 12,638.90, Nasdaq -1.92 at 2,856.91, S&P -2.18 at 1,342.84 |
| Crude oil appeared under pressure: |
| Reid & Schumer press conf ended. The compromise wasnt reached. |
| Gold treated from new record high |
| Crude oil appeared under pressure: |
| Crude oil appeared under pressure: |
| Crude oil appeared under pressure: |
| US debt ceiling: Sen. Reid сonfirmed his debt hike plan would cut spending by $2.7T |
| Dow -39.36 at 12,641.80, Nasdaq -2.96 at 2,855.87, S&P -3.27 at 1,341.75 |
| US focus: market players focus on US debt ceiling |
| EUR/USD rebounded to $1.4380 |
| Italy has cancelled its medium-long term bond auctions scheduled for mid-August 2011 due to |
| GBP/USD consolidates: |
| European stocks close: FTSE -10 at 5,925 CAC -30 at 3,813 DAX +18 at 7,345 |
| European stocks close: FTSE -10 at 5,925 CAC -30 at 3,813 DAX +18 at 7,345 |
| Dow -59.26 at 12,621.90, Nasdaq -12.43 at 2,846.40, S&P -6.70 at 1,338.32 |
| BofA/ML about US economy |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Wall Street poised to drop |
| RBS on earnings |
| CORPORATE NEWS: |
| Terminal TeleTRADER for iPhone and iPod touch |
| Schneider Foreign Exchange on Canada |
| EU session review: Swiss franc rises on safe-haven demand |
| EUR/JPY above lows |
| UK, UK PM Cameron: 2011 is going to be a tough year |
| USD/JPY tries to recover after testing bids around session lows on Y78.03. Rate currently holds near Y78.13. |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| AUD/USD retreats |
| FTSE 5,934 -1.31 -0.02%, CAC 3,837 -6.15 -0.16%, DAX 7,327 +0.96 +0.01% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EUR/USD rose at $1.4375 area |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: the dollar reach new historical high against franc |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Moodys downgraded Greeces ratings 3 notches to Ca from Caa1 and assigned a developing outlook to the ratings. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jul252011: |
| Календарь на сегодня, понедельник, 25 июля 2011 года: |
| Dow -43.90 at 12680.51, Nasdaq +26.65 at 2861.08, S&P +1.06 at 1344.86 |
| USD/CAD below highs |
| Dow -29.55 at 12694.86, Nasdaq +21.48 at 2855.91, S&P +1.42 at 1345.22 |
| GBP/USD holds tight |
| The US markets are mixed |
| US focus: Market awaits for S&P and Moodys reaction |
| TheBullionDesk on gold |
| Eearly estimates for overall July payrolls are +80k (DB expects +50k, while Wrightson +30k). |
| Dow -38.98 at 12685.43, Nasdaq +2.81 at 2837.24, S&P -2.74 at 1341.06 |
| US: Republican Boehner saying was never close to agreement on Thursday. |
| EUR/JPY under pressure |
| Before the bell: |
| Orders desk: |
| Canada: retail sales in May +0.1% m/m; e[-auto +0.5% m/m |
| European session: |
| Greek 10-year spread tightens 211bps to +1100bps -- level last seen April 20 |
| European stocks trade higher Friday |
| Germany Merkel: very confident private sector to fulfill Greek aid pledge |
| Fitch will place the Greek sovereign rating into Restricted Default and assign Default ratings to the affected Greek government bonds on the date that the offer period for the proposed debt exchange closes. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EUR/JPY back to the middle of the day range |
| ECBs Nowotny: would be too optimistic to say Greek plan has solved all problems in eurozone |
| Germany Merkel: Expect similar Germany 2011 GDP growth as in 2010 |
| ECBs Nowotny: ECB could accept defaulted bonds with EFSF guarantees |
| European stocks retain positive mood |
| EMU DATA: May sa industry new orders +3.6% m/m, +15.5% y/y |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro headed for a weekly gain versus the dollar |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| German Jul Ifo Business Climate Index falls to 112.9 |
| GERMANY FINMIN: Tax revenue growth remained strong in June |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jul222011: |
| Microsoft reports Q4 EPS of $0.69 on revenue of $17.37 billion |
| EU draft: |
| Cyprus president: EU leaders are very close to a deal. |
| US focus: the dollar plummeted down |
| Dow +161.96 at 12733.94, Nasdaq +22.29 at 2836.52, S&P +19.23 at 1345.07 |
| Dow +146.53 at 12718.51, Nasdaq +28.73 at 2842.96, S&P +17.34 at 1343.18 |
| Nomura on LEI |
| Dow +162.76 at 12734.74, Nasdaq +31.92 at 2846.15, S&P +19.03 at 1344.87 |
| HFE on Philly Fed index |
| Dow +114.81 at 12686.72, Nasdaq +14.14 at 2828.37, S&P +13.97 at 1339.81 |
| US: June LEI +0.3% |
| US: July Philly Fed index +3.2 |
| Option expires for todays NY cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised to rise amid EU summit |
| GREECE: Wires report EMU calls for a Greek Marshall Plan |
| US: Initial jobless claims +10k to 418k |
| Techs on oil: |
| EU session review: Euro falls as Juncker says Greek default is possible |
| EUR/USD recovered |
| According to Die Welt ECB, Germany, France, banks agreed on joint solution |
| EUR/USD continues to drag down - holding below $1.4150 to $1.4147. Next support noted at $1.4135/30. |
| EU focus: Euro falls; Lonnie weakens |
| EUR/USD falls |
| FTSE 5,836 -17.42 -0.30%, CAC 3,746 -8.14 -0.22%, DAX 7,179 -42.40 -0.59% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| UK DATA: Jun Ret Sales +0.7% m/m; +0.4% y/y |
| EMU: Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jul) 51.4, Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Jul) 50,4 |
| Germany Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jul) 52.9; Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Jul) 52.1 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Switzerland Trade Balance (Jun) 1.745В |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jul212011: |
| EUR/USD: |
| US Stocks are in red, but currently are recovering |
| USD/CHF holds at Chf0.8197. In general rate set stable above strong support at Chf0.8180 (23.6% Fibo of Chf0.8520 - Chf0.8080). |
| US focus: Loonie at 3-year pick |
| CANADAs Carney: Europe has the sovereign debt problem |
| CORPORATE NEWS: After the U.S. market close today the following companies will report Q2 results... |
| ECB, Bini Smaghi: EFSF should be more flexibility to buy bonds. |
| ECB, Bini Smaghi: Greek restructuring would be a disaster and would be costlier for taxpayers. |
| CANADA, BOCs Monetary policy report: Real GDP at 2011 at +2.8% |
| CANADA, BOCs Monetary policy report: Total CPI inflation is expected to return to the 2% target by the middle of 2012. |
| US: EIA oil data for Jul 15 wk: crude stocks -3.7m to 351.7m bbl. |
| EMU: Consumer confidence down 1.1 point in July to -11.4 |
| US: pace of existing home sales -0.8% to a 4.770 mln |
| Dow -8.59 at 12578.90, Nasdaq +8.98 at 2835.50, S&P +0.93 at 1327.66 |
| ECB STARK: Europe needs a constitution |
| ECB STARK: ECB will not change rules on collateral |
| Before the bell: |
| ECB STARK: Governments must avoid selective default |
| European session: |
| GERMANY FINMIN: Discussions on Greece aid progressing well |
| Fitch affirms Denmark rating at |
| EU BARROSO: Leaders must agree private sector involvement terms |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Irish PM Kenny: tomorrows debt summit will not deliver a full solution |
| Germany Industry Association: 2011 Germany GDP to be markedly above 3.0% |
| FTSE 5,827 +36.52 +0.63%, CAC 3,720 +24.86 +0.67%, DAX 7,196 +3.48 +0.05% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD: |
| BOE Minutes: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: Producer prices unexpectedly rose 0.1% on the month in June, though the annual gain still narrowed to 5.6% |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jul202011: |
| Dow +173.28 at 12558.51, Nasdaq +52.86 at 2832.11, S&P +17.09 at 1308.56 |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Dow +151.41 at 12536.64, Nasdaq +41.06 at 2820.31, S&P +14.28 at 1305.75 |
| American focus: dollar sang on resumed appetite for risky assets |
| Dow +106.71 at 12491.94, Nasdaq +40.20 at 2819.45, S&P +10.87 at 1302.34 |
| Dow +134.53 at 12519.76, Nasdaq +46.87 at 2826.12, S&P +14.32 at 1305.79 |
| Dow +121.21 at 12506.44, Nasdaq +41.54 at 2820.79, S&P +12.49 at 1303.96 |
| GBP/USD trying to rise |
| Option expires for todays NY 14:00 GMT cut |
| CAD/JPY rises |
| Before the bell: Strong housing may support stocks |
| CANADA: Bank of Canada leaves key interest rates unchanged at 1.00% |
| USD/CAD weakens, holding around C$0.9544 ahead of BOC announcement at the top of the hour. |
| Canada: Leading Indicators (MoM) (Jun) 0.2% |
| US: June permits +2.5% to 624k |
| US: June housing starts +14.6% to 629k |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| EU session review: Euro strengthens |
| EU stocks head higher on improved earnings |
| AUD/USD holds around $1.0672 with offers remain at $1.0700. For the last 2 months rate holds between $1.0400/1.0800 range. |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| EU forex: Canadian Dollar weakens |
| EUR/USD back under $1.4200 |
| Techs on gold: |
| FTSE 5,784 +31.61 +0.55%, CAC 3,692 +41.18 +1.13%, DAX 7,216 +107.91 +1.52% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Germany ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (Jul) -15.1 |
| EUR/USD: moves up to challenge next resistance at $1.4180. A break and clear here to open a move toward $1.4200/10. |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| GOLD: Registers another all time spot high of $1610.20, and silver a new 2 month high of $40.86, in recent trade. |
| Asian session: The euro was under pressure |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jul192011: |
| USD/JPY within Y79.05/15 range |
| USD/CHF challenges resistance at Chf0.8180/90 |
| EUR/USD holds around $1.4065 in light flows, after dip to $1.4050. Support at recent lows on $1.4015. Bids ahead of $1.4000. |
| Dow -156.33 at 12323.47, Nasdaq -40.79 at 2749.16, S&P -17.18 at 1298.98 |
| US focus: Dollar rises as safe-heaven |
| GREECE: Former European Central Bank chief economist Otmar Issing told German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Monday that Greece must leave the Eurozone should it restructure its debt. |
| AUD/USD declines |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| USD/CAD rises |
| Spain: we hear unconfirmed talk that Spanish PM Zapetero has resigned. |
| 100 S&P500 companies report this week |
| US: July NAHB-Wells housing market index 15 vs 13 in June |
| Dow -69.56 at 12410.24, Nasdaq -9.00 at 2780.95, S&P -5.88 at 1310.28 |
| US: May TICS net foreign purchases of US long-term securities $23.6b; Monthly net TIC flows were -$67.5b. |
| European session: |
| КАНАДА: инвестиции канадцев в иностранные ценные бумаги, май -$3.51 млрд |
| Canada: Foreign investment in Canadian securities (May) $15.44B |
| Orders desk: |
| Italy 10-year yield rises to 6.02% - highest since November 1997 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD posted new session low |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| Germany government: we are ready to defend euro |
| ECB MERSCH: resent rate rise was to anchor inflation expectations |
| Gold reach a new historical high $1.601,20. Currently gold at $1.5999,50 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| US Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jul182011: |
| Dow -2.50 at 12434.62, Nasdaq +20.53 at 2783.35, S&P +2.38 at 1311.25 |
| EU leaders to meet July 21 to discuss Greek debt. |
| Dow -0.91 at 12436.21, Nasdaq +18.76 at 2781.58, S&P +2.63 at 1311.50 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +12.18 at 12449.30, Nasdaq +20.32 at 2783.14, S&P +3.68 at 1312.55 |
| EBA: German banks share of Greek sovereign exposure is 9%, French banks share 8%, Cyprus banks 6%, UK share 2%, Italy 1%. |
| EBA: 5 Spanish, 2 Greek and 1 Austrian bank fail tests |
| EBA: 8 of 91 banks failed stress tests. |
| Dow -2.39 at 12434.73, Nasdaq +7.50 at 2770.32, S&P +1.47 at 1310.34 |
| According to our sources all UK banks have passed the EU stress tests |
| Dow +4.99 at 12442.11, Nasdaq +9.61 at 2772.43, S&P +2.08 at 1310.95 |
| US: July prelim Rtrs/U-Mich consumer sentiment data |
| US: July prelim Rtrs/U-Mich consumer sentiment 63.8 vs 71.8 Jun. |
| Before the bell: US Stock Futures rose |
| US DATA: June Ind production +0.2%. Capacity Util was 76.7 |
| COMPANY NEWS: Citigroup Inc has announced Q2 EPS of $1.09 vs estimates of $0.96. |
| US DATA: Jun CPI -0.2%, core +0.3%; +3.6% YOY, +1.6% YOY core |
| European session: |
| Orders: |
| EUR/USD rose |
| European focus: The dollar rose |
| FTSE 5,848 +1.51 +0.03%, CAC 3,736 -14.96 -0.40%, DAX 7,195 -19.35 -0.27% |
| Germany and Italy are likely to oppose a second IEA oil stock release next week |
| GBP/USD triggered stops on the break below $1.6090, with rate extending lows to $1.6086. Next support seen at $1.6075/70 ahead of $1.6050. |
| EU: May sa trade balance -E0.6bn |
| Board of orders: |
| Asian session: Dollar heads the weekly decline |
| EUR/USD fell to a new session lows on Y111.60 before set back to current Y111.82. Cross holds lower Asian high on Y112.35. |
| USD/JPY rises |
| AUD/USD falls |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| EU STOCKS: Major European bourses are initially seen trading modestly lower with the FTSE down 6, the DAX down 15 and the CAC down 8. |
| Daily history for Jul142011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jul152011: |
| EUR/USD prints lows now at $1.4115, heading for bids eyed at $1.4100 and at $1.4080. |
| Dow -2.91 at 12488.70, Nasdaq -26.13 at 2769.87, S&P -2.76 at 1314.96 |
| CORPORATE NEWS: Boeing reporting 35 airplane orders were cancelled. |
| US focus: US downgrade fuels distrust of US dollar |
| PORTUGAL, Finmin: Unemployment to rise to 12.5% in 2011, 13.2% 2012 |
| PORTUGAL, Finmin: Private consumption expected -4.5% in 2011, -3.3% 2012 |
| PORTUGAL, Finmin: Sees significant recovery from 2013 |
| PORTUGAL, Finmin: Sees 2011 GDP -2.3%, 2012 -1.7% |
| Analysts at JPM are revising down Q3 real GDP est from 3.0% to 2.5%. |
| Oil weakens |
| USD/CAD recovers |
| FEDs Bernanke: EU problems do affect US and trade. |
| FEDs Bernanke: Repeats housing a major drag; keeping mortgage rates low. |
| Nomura on US jobs |
| Dow +40.11 at 12531.72, Nasdaq +5.77 at 2801.77, S&P +4.29 at 1322.01 |
| US: May business inventories +1.0% |
| IMF: Calls for quick implementation of Eurogroup plans. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: |
| GBP/USD keeps positive mood |
| US: Initial Unemploy Claims -22k to 405k for Jul 9 wk, lowest since Apr 16 |
| US: Jun PPI -0.4% +7.0% y/y, core +0.3%;+2.4% y/y |
| European session: |
| EUR/USD extends recovery off lows of $1.4156 to $1.4195, with rate challenging resistance at $1.4200. Break above will target $1.4250. |
| European stockls remain under pressure |
| DB says of todays data, core retail sales should perform well based on good June chain-store data. |
| Fitch Ratings has affirmed Switzerlands ratings at AAA, outlook stable |
| European focus: |
| German Finance Ministry saying new Greece program needs private contributions. |
| FTSE 5,868 -38.47 -0.65%, CAC 3,770 -23.26 -0.61%, DAX 7,244 -24.13 -0.33% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Fitch Ratings late Wednesday downgraded Greece 3 notches to CCC from B+ and removed it from Rating Watch Negative (RWN). |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jul142011: |
| Dow +88.21 at 12535.09, Nasdaq +29.14 at 2810.13, S&P +9.82 at 1323.46 |
| USD/JPY sets stable |
| EUR/USD retreats, holding currently at $1.4143. Rate earlier stalled at $1.4195 ahead of offers on $1.4200. |
| Dow +105.69 at 12552.57, Nasdaq +34.38 at 2815.37, S&P +11.53 at 1325.17 |
| US: US Tsy June budget -$43.1b |
| Dow +128.21 at 12575.09, Nasdaq +32.99 at 2813.98, S&P +13.93 at 1327.57 |
| US focus: Dollar weakens after Bernanke: euro rises |
| Dow +151.10 at 12597.98, Nasdaq +40.23 at 2821.22, S&P +17.14 at 1330.78 |
| Gold prints new records |
| EUR/USD rocketed higher and currently holds around $1.4138. Offers mentioned ahead of $1.4150 with stops on $1.4155. |
| US: EIA crude oil stocks -3.1m to 355.5m in Jul 8 wk. |
| Dow +112.10 at 12558.98, Nasdaq +18.70 at 2799.69, S&P +10.75 at 1324.39 |
| Bernanke testimony: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| JPM: Fed is in watchful-waiting mode |
| EUR/USD tries to resume rebound |
| News Corp to withdraw bid for BSkyB |
| Before the bell: |
| US: June import prices -0.5% vs. +0.1% in May |
| European session: |
| BOE Posen: Irish downgrade not really a surprise |
| Nomura says Fed agreed normalization steps but not when to undertake them. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| USD/JPY remains under pressure |
| European stocks: |
| EU need more Greece reforms for economic/morale recovery |
| Germany Finmin: Must find solution for Greece swiftly |
| GERMANY FINMIN: Must find solution for Greece swiftly |
| EUR/USD: |
| FTSE 5,884 +15.19 +0.26%, CAC 3,771 -3.45 -0.09%, DAX 7,211 +36.69 +0.51% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Industrial production surprised to the downside, rising 0.1%. The annual change came to +4.0%. |
| UK DATA: |
| EA Sees 2012 avg global oil demand +1.6% (+1.5 mbd) to 91 mbd |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen weakened |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jul132011: |
| Moodys cuts Ireland sovereign debt rating to junk bond rating of Ba1, 1 notch cut, and outlook remains negative. |
| Dow +51.05 at 12556.81, Nasdaq +0.64 at 2802.34, S&P +5.96 at 1325.45 |
| US: Jun 21-22 FOMC Minutes |
| FOMC: Prepared To Adjust Exit Strategy If Necessary |
| American focus: |
| Dow -0.45 at 12505.31, Nasdaq -9.93 at 2791.77, S&P +0.28 at 1319.77 |
| Dow +23.54 at 12529.30, Nasdaq -1.05 at 2800.65, S&P +2.64 at 1322.13 |
| EUR/JPY contained in a tight Y111.00/40 range. |
| Dow -6.51 at 12499.25, Nasdaq -8.50 at 2793.20, S&P +0.50 at 1319.99 |
| USD/JPY retreats |
| Dow +5.75 at 12511.51, Nasdaq -12.07 at 2789.63, S&P -0.24 at 1319.25 |
| IMF: Leaves German GDP forecast unch at +3.2% in 2011, +2.0% in 2012. |
| Analysts at Nomura say Q2 real GDP is tracking +1.1%. |
| Analysts at Goldman say trade report |
| Option expires for NY cut |
| Before the bell: Investors concern about Italy |
| EUR/JPY set stable |
| AUD/USD recovers |
| CANADA: May intl merch trade -C$0.814bln |
| US: May trade bal -$50.2b |
| EUR/JPY tracks euro-dollars recovery to trade around Y111.44. Offers seen at Y111.75/80 and Y112.25/30. Support reverts to Y110.85/80, a break here opens Y110.25/20 ahead of option interest at Y110.00. Euro-yen trades Y111.43. |
| EU session review: Euro draggs lower on concern debt crisis spreading |
| IMF, Lagarde: Greek aid package still |
| EU stocks fall |
| OPEC: Jun crude production was +520k bpd. |
| OPEC: forecasts 12 oil demand at 1.32m bpd, +1.36m from 11 |
| EU focus: Euro recovers from record low vs Swiss franc |
| EUR/USD recovers off traded lows at $1.3838 and currently challenges reported stops above $1.3940. Rate earlier triggered offers placed between $1.3930/35. |
| EUR/GBP holds around stg0.8818, recovering from session lows on stg0.8750. The move up in the cross seen pressing cable lower with bids ahead of $1.5800. |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE 5,829 -100.16 -1.69%, CAC 3,718 -89.81 -2.36%, DAX 7,069 -161.59 -2.23% |
| UK data: |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks at a post-policy board meeting press conference: |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: June HICP unrevised unch m/m, +2.4% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jul122011: |
| Brown Brothers Harriman analysts say ratings action on Italy are likely in coming weeks. |
| Crude oil: Currently August WTI Nymex at $95.07 (-$1.13) |
| ECB: Bini Smaghi says Greece is a rich country, can repay its debt. Sya Italy is a rich country and will never default. |
| BOE Governor Mervyn King says inflation should fall back toward 2% in the next two years, says MPC is in line with its remit in allowing above target CPI. |
| Dow -145.88 at 12511.32, Nasdaq -56.44 at 2802.45, S&P -22.44 at 1321.36 |
| American focus: |
| EUR/USD bounce extends to $1.4040 now. Resistance/offers likely at $1.4075 |
| US, Obama: |
| Dow -171.65 at 12485.55, Nasdaq -43.35 at 2815.54, S&P -23.79 at 1320.01 |
| EUR/USD set a new session low |
| Dow -101.18 at 12556.02, Nasdaq -28.36 at 2830.53, S&P -11.79 at 1332.01 |
| Греция: бюджетный дефицит за период с января по июнь составил E12.78 млрд. против запланированного показателя Е10.37 млрд.. |
| Dow -127.82 at 12529.38, Nasdaq -30.94 at 2827.95, S&P -15.63 at 1328.17 |
| Before the bell: |
| European session: |
| EUR/JPY eased further |
| German Merkel: determined to defend stability of euro |
| European shares keep heading south |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Moodys: |
| OECD: May leading indicators point to slowdown in most major economies |
| Germany government: Full confidence in Italian government |
| EUR/USD holds above recent session lows on $1.4120. Stronger demand seen ahead of $1.4100 (option barrier). |
| BUNDESBANK DOMBRET: Low interest rates can only be for limited time |
| USD/JPY holds tight |
| AUD/USD around $1.0700 |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EUR/JPY fell to a new session lows around Y114.10 before recovered back to current Y114.31. Stops await a break down through Y114.00. |
| Asian session: Euro drops aamid EMU leaders meeting |
| Oil weakens |
| Precious metals: |
| CHINA STOCKS: The Shanghai Composite Indx ends up 0.17% at 2802.69. |
| Board of orders |
| STOCKS: weekly review |
| FOREX: weekly review |
| JAPAN stocks closed lower |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Jul082011: |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jul112011: |
| Japan: Consumer Confidence Index (Jun) 35.3 |
| Dow -101.15 at 12618.34, Nasdaq -25.94 at 2846.72, S&P -13.52 at 1339.70 |
| US: May consumer credit +$5.1b |
| Oil weakening down $2.47 already to $96.21 per barrel (daily range of $95.60/99.18). |
| Nomura sells euro |
| USD/JPY holds around Y80.65 and remains within 15 pips of the morning low at Y80.50. Bids in place at Y80.50. Offers now at Y80.75/80. |
| JPM on Payrolls |
| US focus: Dollar drops on highest unemployment rate in 2011 |
| Gold holds stable |
| EUR/USD continues to chop above earlier lows around $1.4210. Rate currently holds around $1.4260. Bids eyed ahead of $1.4200. |
| Dow -107.96 at 12611.53, Nasdaq -30.41 at 2842.25, S&P -14.96 at 1338.26 |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| Dow -133.20 at 12586.29, Nasdaq -30.82 at 2841.84, S&P -17.03 at 1336.19 |
| Goldman on US data |
| ECB, Draghi: expects global imbalances to remain for a while. |
| Dow -105.73 at 12613.76, Nasdaq -22.02 at 2850.64, S&P -12.85 at 1340.37 |
| US: May wholesale inventories +1.8% |
| EBA: stress tests release are due at July 15 from 1600GMT |
| US stocks: Dow futures are in the red by 130 points while Nasdaq futures are down 30 as stocks react to the weak June employment report. |
| Before the bell: |
| HFE: Jun payrolls data were a shocker |
| ECB Draghi: expect Italy banks to pass stress tests comfortably |
| USD/JPY collapses on weak payrolls |
| US: Jun payrolls +18k and May-Apr revs -44k; unemploy rate +0.1pt to 9.2% |
| European session: |
| Goldman: Jun payroll estimates started centering at +90k but now are +110k. Goldman estimate is +125k with upside risk. |
| US: Monster employment index was 146 June vs 143 May and 141 a year ago. |
| Orders desk: |
| European stocks |
| Canada: Jun employment +28.4k (May +22.3k) |
| All five Italian banks involved in EU stress tests have passed. |
| UK: JPMorgan pushes back BOE rate hike call from now to February 2012 |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| FTSE 6,055 +0.24 0.00%, CAC 3,985 +5.51 +0.14%, DAX 7,494 +22.87 +0.31% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK Data: UK June Producer Output Prices +0.1% m/m; +5.7% y/y; June Producer Input Prices +0.4% m/m; +17% y/y |
| Asian session: |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: May seasonally adjusted trade surplus was E12.8 billion, after a revised E11.9 billion surplus in April |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jul082011: |
| DB hikes June payroll forecast |
| ECB Weidmann: cant say what ECB will do ahead |
| Dow +106.07 at 12732.09, Nasdaq +40.72 at 2874.74, S&P +14.83 at 1354.05 |
| American focus: |
| RBC Consumer Outlook Index declined to 43.7 for July, -3.0 pts June |
| Dow +80.95 at 12706.97, Nasdaq +35.08 at 2869.10, S&P +11.46 at 1350.68 |
| Pierpont on US data |
| EU JUNCKER: Moodys downgrade of Portugal irresponsible |
| US Crude Oil Stocks -0.889 Mln Bbl At 358.58 Mln Bbl |
| Dow +70.62 at 12696.64, Nasdaq +25.32 at 2859.34, S&P +10.37 at 1349.59 |
| EUR/USD gains |
| Analysts at HSBC say they see Payrolls at +105k in June. |
| EUR/USD recovers and currently peobes offers at $1.4320/25 with stops above. |
| CANADA: Jun Ivey purchasing mgrs index 68.2 |
| Option expires for 1400GMT NY cut |
| EUR/GBP recovers |
| CORPORATE NEWS: NYSE-Euronext shareholders approver merger with Deutsche Boerse. |
| Before the bell: Jobs data may lift Wall Street |
| ECB, Trichet: In case of Greece clear that we say no to a selective default |
| ECB, Trichet: Inflation to stay clearly above 2% coming months. |
| ECB, Trichet: Monetary policy accommodative. |
| US: Initial jobless claims -14k to 418k in July 2 wk |
| EUR/USD weakens, holding around $1.4240 following the strong ADP and ECB rate decision (as expected). |
| US: Jun ADP pvt payrolls +157k. |
| EU session review: Euro drops before ECBs Trichet press-conference |
| ECB: Hikes refi rate 25bp to 1.50%, as widely expected |
| Ahead of ECB rate decision |
| GBP/USD set stable |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| UK: BOE keeps rate unchanged at 0.5%, QE unchanged at stg200bln |
| Main focus at BOE rate decision at 11:00 GMT with median est 0.5% |
| EU focus: Euro retreates ahead of ECB |
| EUR/JPY up from lows |
| GERMANY: May industrial output +1.2% m/m |
| FTSE 6,021 +18.50 +0.31%, CAC 3,972 +10.25 +0.26%, DAX 7,454 +23.25 +0.31% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EUR/USD recovery back above $1.43 seen meeting Asian sovereign supply. Rate currently trades around $1.4312. |
| UK DATA: May manufacturing output +1.8% m/m; +2.8% y/y; May industrial production +0.9% m/m; -0.8% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro is under pressure |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Moodys Investors Service has today downgraded the government-guaranteed debt of four Portuguese banks |
| Switzerland Consumer Price Index (Jun) -0.2% (MoM) +0.6% (YoY) |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jul072011: |
| Obama said debt limit should not be used as gun to support tax breaks. |
| EUR/USD rebounded to $1.4305 after earlier selling from leveraged accounts knocked the pair down to $1.4295 in thin conditions. |
| EUR/USD: |
| Dow +54.64 at 12624.51, Nasdaq +9.05 at 2834.82, S&P +1.39 at 1339.27 |
| American session: |
| Dow +46.96 at 12616.83, Nasdaq +6.84 at 2832.61, S&P +1.10 at 1338.98 |
| At midday, Dow has built gains of about 38 points while Nasdaq is up 7. |
| Dow +6.54 at 12576.41, Nasdaq -1.89 at 2823.88, S&P -2.63 at 1335.25 |
| Goldman: nonmfg ISM was overall |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| CIBC: 53.3 nonmfg ISM is still consistent with an expanding services sector. |
| European session: |
| AUD/USD under pressure |
| US: Jun Challenger planned job cuts 41,432 vs 37,135 May and 36,490 in April. |
| EU Barroso: Deeply regret timing, size Moodys Portugal downgrade Moodys move on Portugal fuels speculation; Portugal should stick with current fiscal plan Portugal 10-year spread extends widening by +110bps vs Bunds to fresh record high at +987bps. |
| EU Barroso: Deeply regret timing, size Moodys Portugal downgrade |
| China PBOC raises deposite, lending rates by 25 bp. |
| Portuguese 10-year spreads extended earlier widening move versus German Bunds following the T-bill auction results and currently 100 basis points wider at +976 basis points. |
| Germany: May real sa manufacturing orders +1.8% m/m |
| EUR/USD at the new days low |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| AUD/USD under pressure |
| GERMANY, DIW: Forecasts German 2011 GDP +3.2%, 2012 GDP +1.8% |
| EU: Gross Domestic Product s.a. (Q1) 0/8% q/q and 2.5% y/y |
| EUR/GBP fell to the lows around stg0.8961 before back to stg0.8972. Support in the cross now seen at stg0.8955/50, while resistance at stg0.8980. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| HONG KONG stocks closed lower Wednesday with the Hang Seng Index lost 1.01% at 22,517.55. |
| Asian session review: Dollar weakens ahead of Payrolls |
| EUR/JPY fell to the lows around Y116.21 before recovered to current Y116.35. Next nearby support seen towards last Thursdays low of Y116.11. |
| EUR/GBP slips further |
| GBP/USD probed $1.6000 |
| EUR/USD falls |
| FOREX: Tuesdays close |
| UK: Jun Halifax house price index 1.2% m/m, -3.5% 3m y/y |
| STOCKS: Tuesdays close |
| JAPAN stocks closed higher: |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| Ahead of the DOE oil stocks report |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| GREECE: eKathimerini reports that Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos is due to meet his German counterpart, Wolfgang Schaeuble, on Wednesday in Berlin. |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jul062011: |
| Daily history for Jul052011: |
| Japan: Coincident Index (May) Preliminar 106.0 |
| Japan: Leading Economic Index (May) Preliminar 99.8 |
| Economist Chris Rupkey at BTM-UFJ says Jun payrolls could be +150k - reason is wet weather and Japan supply disruptions might have depressed May jobs. |
| Standard & Poors doesnt expect a double dip in developed markets. |
| Moodys downgraded Portugals long-term government bond ratings to Ba2 from Baa1 and assigned a negative outlook. |
| Dow -1.48 at 12581.29, Nasdaq +9.08 at 2825.11, S&P -0.50 at 1339.17 |
| American focus: |
| Positive tone of commodities and risk keeps oil prices underpinned |
| Dow -3.33 at 12579.44, Nasdaq +4.08 at 2820.11, S&P -2.02 at 1337.65 |
| WTO: China raw material export restrictions violate trade rules |
| CIBC on US factory orders |
| Techs on gold: |
| US: May factory new orders +0.8% |
| EUR/GBP weakens |
| Option expires for NY 14:00 GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Calm start for Wall Street |
| EUR/USD continues to hold within the $1.4454-$1.4500 range with bids on $1.4450 (stops below extending to $1.4440). |
| GBP/USD probes $1.6100 |
| USD/JPY weakens |
| EU session review: Pound rises after UK PMI data |
| INDUSTRY NEWS: Deutsche Brse AG today announced that it has acquired a minority stake in London-based Digital Vega, which provides electronic FX technology solutions. |
| Goldman on US economy |
| AUD/USD back to $1.0700 |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| EUR/GBP tries to recover from session lows around stg0.8980. Cross earlier fell from session highs on stg0.9050 after the release of UK PMI data. Initial support remains at stg0.8980/75. |
| EU stocks: |
| EU focus: Dollar gains |
| EUR/USD holds stable |
| USD/JPY holds higher |
| FTSE 6,025 +0.12%, CAC 3,992 -0.28%, DAX 7,460 +0.23% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Retail sales in the Eurozone fell 1.1% on the month in May |
| UK DATA: UK Services PMI 53.9 in June |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar strengthened |
| EMU Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jun) 53.7 |
| Germany Purchasing Manager Index Services (Jun) 56.7 |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jul 052011: |
| Orders desk: |
| European stocks |
| Orders desk: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Canada: Industrial Product Price (MoM) (May) -0.2% |
| Canada: Raw Material Price Index (May) -5.2% |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| AUD/USD retreats |
| EU session review: Euro falls after S&P says Greece may be in ‘selective default’ |
| EUR/CHf set stable |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| GBP/USD below $1.6100 |
| EU COMMISSION: Much progress has been made on Greece plan. |
| GERMANY, Eco minister: German GDP growth in 2012 should be |
| CHINA, PBOC: Will maintain prudent monetary policy |
| EU stocks: |
| AUD/USD continues to recover |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| EU: May industrial PPI -0.2% m/m, +6.2% y/y |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EU: Sentix Investor Confidence (Jul) 5.3 |
| UK: Jun CIPS Construction survey 53.6 |
| BOJ: The quarterly regional economic report |
| Asian session: the euro fell after S&P comments |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Switzerland Real Retail Sales (YoY) (May) -4.1% |
| S&P: |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jul 042011: |
| Dow +151.25 at 12565.59, Nasdaq +38.38 at 2811.90, S&P +16.18 at 1336.82 |
| Goldman now see downside risk to a 2% Q2 growth forecast. |
| Barclays on US consumer sentiment |
| Dow +128.85 at 12543.19, Nasdaq +31.39 at 2804.91, S&P +2.78 at 1323.42 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +122.07 at 12536.41, Nasdaq +27.05 at 2800.57, S&P +11.39 at 1332.03 |
| Ford Motor Cos Jun sales +14% y/y |
| Dow +110.99 at 12525.33, Nasdaq +22.05 at 2795.57, S&P +9.80 at 1330.44 |
| European stocks keep positive mood |
| GM: June U.S. sales gained 11% on strong demand for fuel-efficient vehicles |
| EUR/USD rose at $1.4490 zone |
| Dow 12,506.97 +92.63 +0.75%, Nasdaq 2,792 +18.02 +0.65%, S&P 500 1,328.52 +7.88 +0.60% |
| US DATA: June mfg ISM 55.3 |
| US DATA: June final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment 71.5 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US Stocks open: Dow -5.00 12,409.34 -0.04%, Nasdaq -3.54 2,769.98 -0.13%, S&P -2.08 1,318.56 -0.16% |
| Before the bell: U.S. stock futures were little changed |
| DB: |
| European session: the franc and pound fell |
| Orders: |
| EUR/USD: |
| European focus: The pound fell |
| EUR/USD drops below $1.4500 |
| FTSE 5,960 +0.24%, CAC 3,978 -0.11%, DAX 7,383 +0.09% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EU: Unemployment 9.9% in May |
| Reaction on news: |
| UK: CIPS/Markit Jun mfg PMI 51.3 |
| Asian session: Euro heads for first weekly gain in a month |
| EUROZONE: Jun mfg PMI 52.0 |
| GERMANY: Jun mfg PMI 54.6 |
| FRANCE: Jun mfg PMI 52.5 |
| ITALY: Jun mfg PMI 49.9 |
| Switzerland: SVME - Purchasing Managers Index (Jun) 53.4 |
| CHINA stocks closed lower Friday: The Shanghai Composite Index ended down 0.10% at 2759.36. |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| JAPAN stocks closed higher |
| OIL: Prices declined in Asian today towards $94.50 per barrel. Support is seen at $93.27 and $91.13 with resistance at $96.20 and $97.57. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
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| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Jun 302011: |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jul 012011: |
| Dow +135.24 at 12396.66, Nasdaq +32.57 at 2773.06, S&P +11.70 at 1319.11 |
| HSBC are keeping a 51 estimate for mfg ISM |
| Dow +127.45 at 12388.87, Nasdaq +29.87 at 2770.36, S&P +10.99 at 1318.40 |
| Nikkei News: Mitsubishi-UFJ has converted preferred shares of Morgan Stanley into common stock, giving it a stake of 22.4% in the US investment bank. |
| Dow +129.30 at 12390.72, Nasdaq +31.24 at 2771.75, S&P +11.73 at 1319.21 |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| MF Global rised mfg ISM est to 53.5 (was at 52 prior) after the regional data. |
| Dow +143.76 at 12405.18, Nasdaq +33.74 at 2774.28, S&P +13.00 at 1320.41 |
| HFE about Chicago PMI |
| Dow +96.99 at 12358.41, Nasdaq +21.50 at 2761.99, S&P +8.67 at 1316.08 |
| EUR/USD tries to recover, holding currently around $1.4480 where supply had been noted earlier. Stronger offers eyed $1.4540. |
| EUR/GBP holds higher |
| GBP/USD under $1.6000 |
| US: June Chicago PM index 61.1 |
| Option expires for 1400GMT NY cut |
| EUR/CHF above Chf1.2100 |
| Before the bell: Greeces next step in focus |
| USD/CHF probes Chf0.8350 |
| United States: Initial Jobless Claims (Jun 24) 428K |
| Canada: Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Apr) 0.0% |
| Median estimate on Jobless claims: 420k |
| EU session review: Euro advances to three-week high |
| EU stocks: |
| FITCH: Greek default would see broader repricing EMU sovereign credibility |
| EUR/JPY holds in a range |
| EUR/GBP retreated |
| EU focus: U.K. Pound falls as confidence declines |
| EUR/USD probes $1.4480 |
| GBP/USD breaks under $1.6000 to current $1.5975 as stops below $1.5990 get triggered. Rate challenges now bids between $1.5980/70. |
| BOE, Fisher: There ar significant risks that UK financial markets faced to. |
| FTSE 5,895 +0.67%, CAC 3,937 +0.32%, DAX 7,305 +0.15% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Eurozone annual inflation held firm at +2.7% in June |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| GERMANY DATA: June sa unemployment -8k; June sa unemployment rate 7.0% |
| ECB, Trichet: |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: May real sa retail sales -2.8% m/m, nsa +2.2% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jun 302011: |
| GBP/USD set stable a bit lower session highs on $1.6073 - at $1.6055 now. Offers remain to $1.6075/80 area with stops above there. |
| USD/CHF tries to rise |
| Dow +67.92 at 12256.61, Nasdaq +12.63 at 2741.94, S&P +9.62 at 1306.29 |
| EUR/USD holds around session high on $1.4429. Offers remain at $1.4450. |
| Dow +80.33 at 12269.02, Nasdaq +14.04 at 2743.35, S&P +10.87 at 1307.54 |
| ECB, Bini-Smaghi: Risk of Greek restructuring is scaring investors |
| ECB, Bini-Smaghi: Current 1.25% rate is accomodating |
| US focus: Euro advances as Greece passes austerity |
| Dow +70.46 at 12259.15, Nasdaq +13.18 at 2742.49, S&P +10.38 at 1307.05 |
| FEDs Raskin: The latest employment report was weak |
| EUR/GBP remains under pressure and strategists at Lloyds recommend selling the cross at stg0.8990 area with a stop on a 4-hour close above stg0.9061 and a profit-take at stg0.8740. |
| GBP/USD extending higher and currently trades just shy of the earlier high at $1.6057. Offers at $1.6060, cable last at $1.6050. |
| August light sweet crude oil post a high of $94.57 per barrel in the wake of the EIA data; oil currently holds around $94.30. |
| US: EIA oil data for Jun 24 wk: crude stocks -4.4m bbl to 359.5m bbl. |
| Dow +25.54 at 12214.23, Nasdaq -0.66 at 2728.65, S&P +4.18 at 1300.85 |
| US: May NAR pending home sales index +8.2% |
| EUR/JPY reversed its gains |
| Before the bell: |
| Greeces parliament has approved a package of austerity and privatization measures |
| Greece: Parlament begins voting on medium-term fiscal plan |
| European stocks |
| European session: |
| Bank of America sees Q2 net loss between $8.6 billion and $9.1 billion |
| GBP/USD test session high |
| GERMAN SCHAEUBLE: reaffirms need private sector contribution for Greece |
| UK Cameron: priority now is to work for stability in eurozone |
| Greek opposition MP will vote for the austerity measures |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EUR/JPY keeps positive mood |
| European stocks: |
| Yen under pressure |
| FTSE 5,830 +1.10%, CAC 3,899 +1.22%, DAX 7,262 +1.28% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Economic sentiment in the Eurozone 105.1; business climate +0.92 |
| BOE: UK May Net Consumer Credit stg0.2 bln |
| Asian session: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jun 292011: |
| DB: will not worry if there is a sub-50 mfg ISM reported on Jul 1; auto production will rebound ahead. |
| Dow +124.84 at 12167.12, Nasdaq +32.75 at 2721.07, S&P +13.58 at 1293.68 |
| American focus: |
| IMF: Board selected LaGarde as new managing director - to have 5y term beginning July 5. |
| Dow +117.35 at 12160.91, Nasdaq +31.14 at 2719.42, S&P +12.26 at 1292.12 |
| Conference Board: consumer confidence is very weak and points squarely at disappointing Q2 growth |
| EUR/JPY extends gains |
| Dow +112.43 at 12155.99, Nasdaq +26.08 at 2714.36, S&P +11.04 at 1291.14 |
| RBC: consumer confidance is |
| European stocks: |
| Dow +89.35 at 12132.91, Nasdaq +19.28 at 2707.56, S&P +9.32 at 1289.42 |
| EUR/GBP holds around session highs at stg0.8960/65 with a break here to open a move on toward stronger resistance at stg0.8975/80. |
| US: June Conference Bd consumer confidence 58.5 vs 61.7 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| EUR/USD back to the figure |
| Before the bell: Focus on Greece |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on July 4th 2011 |
| USD/CAD retreats. Rate currently holds around C$0.9851 area with stops below C$0.9840. |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| USD/JPY holds around Y80.84 and remains in a tight Y80.73-92 range. Initial support at Y80.70/65 and offers on the topside at Y80.95/00. |
| EU session review: Euro volatile ahead of Greek vote on austerity plan |
| CHINA, PM Jiabao: Inflation is a problem of the world |
| CHINA, PM Wen Jiabao: China is confident in euro |
| EU focus: Euro rally stalled |
| BOEs Tucker: Treshold for more stimulus for me would be high |
| AUD/USD holds within a range |
| FTSE 5,744 +0.38%, CAC 3,816 +0.52%, DAX 7,092 -0.23% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK DATA: Q1 GDP Unrevised at +0.5% q/q; revised down to +1.6% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY: GfK July consumer confidence 5.7 |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jun 282011: |
| GBP/USD in a narrow range |
| Dow +123.40 at 12057.98, Nasdaq +34.13 at 2687.02, S&P +11.22 at 1279.67 |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| US focus: Euro gains on optimism Greece to vote for budget cuts |
| Dow +106.86 at 12041.44, Nasdaq +31.49 at 2684.38, S&P +10.46 at 1278.91 |
| US and Canadas financial markets schedule for holidays: |
| Dow +101.42 at 12036.00, Nasdaq +26.17 at 2679.06, S&P +9.53 at 1277.98 |
| USD/CAD weakens, holding currently at C$0.9967 ahead of the approach of quarter-end and the Canada Day holiday on July 1. |
| AUD/USD posted new session low |
| Dow +45.52 at 11980.10, Nasdaq +6.23 at 2659.12, S&P +3.61 at 1272.06 |
| Before the bell: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US: May Personal Income +0.3%, PCE flat (worst since -0.6% in Sept 09), PCE core prices +0.3% for +1.2% YOY. |
| European session |
| European stocks |
| ECB, Stark: Greece must implement reforms, not possible overnight |
| ECB, Stark: have self-sustaining recovering in EMU, not in US |
| GBP/USD reached $1.6010 |
| NYSE Euronext will resume the trading of shares on the CAC40 at 1045GMT. |
| European stocks |
| FRANCE SARKOZY: Wires quote French President Sarkozy Confirming govt has agreement with French banks for Greek debt rollover. |
| GBP/USD: |
| FTSE 5,698 +0.41%, CAC 3,785 -0.08%, DAX 7,121 -0.39% |
| EUR/USD: Makes another run to the topside, moves up to retest earlier recovery highs around $1.4170. Noted sell interest seen into $1.4175/80 ahead of $1.4195/00. |
| German Deputy Fin Min reported saying eurozone debt crisis is not a currnecy, or euro, crisis. |
| The Hang Seng Index closes down 0.59% at 22,041.77. |
| Asian session: the euro fell |
| Hang Seng Index is down 0.78% at 21,998.35 mid-way through afternoon trade, having moved in a narrow range throughout the day |
| Japans stock indices ended Mondays session lower. |
| Shanghai Composite Index is trading +0.32% at 2754.97 mid-way through the afternoon session. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jun 272011: |
| Dow -87.72 at 11962.28, Nasdaq -28.72 at 2658.03, S&P -11.71 at 1271.93 |
| Dow -73.19 at 11976.81, Nasdaq -26.32 at 2660.43, S&P -10.35 at 1273.15 |
| US focus: Euro weakens on Greece |
| Gold gets down |
| Wall Street: S&P in focus |
| EUR/USD tries to recover |
| OIL: Analysts believe the decision by the worlds major oil consumers to release 60 million barrels of oil into market as |
| Barclays: durables data were encouraging |
| CIBC on durables |
| Before the bell: |
| Goldman: US economy growth at stall speed - less that +2%. |
| European shares remain under pressure |
| US: Q1 real GDP final at +1.9% |
| US: May durables orders +1.9%, ex transport +0.6% and ex defense +1.9% |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| Germany, Merkel: expect eurogroup to agree Greek aid July 3 |
| Germany, Merkel: confident Greek parliament to approve new measures |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| European shares under pressure |
| Greek PASOK Lawmakers Robopoulos & Athanasiadi may vote against austerity plan next week. |
| China MOF cuts import tariffs on gasoline, diesel, textiles, metals to |
| ECB GONZALEZ-PARAMO: despite signs of recovery, crisis not over soon |
| ECB GONZALEZ-PARAMO: short-term interest rates still very accommodative |
| BOE King: eurozone debt crisis most immediate stability risk |
| BOE Posen: See plenty of dangers due Greece and bailout |
| FTSE 5,766 +1.62%, CAC 3,862 +1.95%, DAX 7,265 +1.61% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD break above $1.6000 |
| EUR/USD rose in $1.4240 area after data |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| GERMANY: Jun Ifo business sentiment 114.5 |
| Asian session: The euro was set for a third weekly decline against the dollar |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jun 242011: |
| Greece has teached a deal with the EU/IMF. |
| Dow -147.31 at 11962.36, Nasdaq -5.38 at 2663.81, S&P -13.71 at 1273.43 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -194.16 at 11915.51, Nasdaq -21.95 at 2647.24, S&P -19.69 at 1267.45 |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| EUR/JPY remains under pressure, holding around Y114.14. Key support comes at Y114.00, then - between Y113.45/50 zone with stops below. |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| US: May new home sales -2.1% to 319k |
| GBP/USD falls |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| IEA press release: 28 IEA member countries have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil in the coming month in response to the ongoing disruption of oil supplies from Libya. |
| Before the bell: Pessimism takes place on Wall Street |
| OIL: Wires report that the International Energy Agency will hold an |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Initial jobless claims +9k to 429k |
| EUR/USD challenges bids on $1.4200. In case of break below there is no major support till Jun 17 lows on $1.4120/30. |
| EU session review: Euro falls versus Dollar amid EU ministers meeting on Greece |
| Market players continue to discuss FOMC results and Bernankes press conference. Analysts at Goldman note the downgraded forecasts and says Bernanke stayed |
| GBP/USD probes support |
| EUR/JPY follows euro |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| FTSE 5,724 -0.84%, CAC 3,827 -1.15%, DAX 7,203 -1.03% |
| European focus: The euro weakened before European leaders begin a two-day summit in Brussels |
| UK CBI: Jun Reported Sales Balance -2% |
| EUR/USD drops |
| FTSE 5,732 -0.70%, CAC 3,840 -0.81%, DAX 7,216 -0.85% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro weakened |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| EUROZONE: Jun flash mfg PMI 52.0; Jun flash svcs PMI 54.2 |
| GERMANY: Jun flash mfg PMI 54.9; Jun flash svcs PMI 58.3 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jun 232011: |
| Economists at Pirepont: |
| Feds Bernanke: Dont want defaults in any EMU country as it may roil the markets and weigh on US |
| Feds head Ben Bernanke press-conference: Recovery is slowed dowd somewhat |
| USD/CAD holds around C$1.9720 in a thin market. Rate trades a bit higher strong support at C$0.9705/00 (channel line from May 02). |
| Analysts at ClearView Economics say |
| US focus: Dollar little changed after FOMC |
| FOMC left rate unch at 0% - 0.25%, as expected |
| USD/CAD tries to recover, but still remains under pressure with bids placed ahead of C$0.9700. |
| EUR/USD holds below session highs - currently at $1.4425 after testing $1.4442 earlier. Stops between $1.4440/50 remain intact. Offers ahead of $1.4500. |
| Greek Opposition head says will vote against austerity measures |
| US: EIA oil data for Jun 17 wk: crude stocks -1.7m to 363.8m bbl. |
| US: April FHFA home price index +0.8% m/m; -5.7% y/y |
| Dow -20.96 at 12169.05, Nasdaq -2.85 at 2684.41, S&P -1.10 at 1294.42 |
| EFSF: Investor interest very strong in new 5-year issue |
| Before the bell: |
| USD/JPY test Y80.00 |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| BNP Paribas now sees BoE on hold through 2012 |
| Nomura pushed its BoE rate hike forecast from August 2011 to February 2012 |
| European shares retreated on Wednesday |
| GERMANY MERKEL: new Greek package to be adopted at EU meeting 3 July |
| GERMANY MERKEL: Always said private sector contribution must be voluntary |
| GERMANY MERKEL: Greece needs to accept tougher programme |
| GBP/USD remains under pressure |
| FTSE 5,772 -0.05%, CAC 3,874 -0.09%, DAX 7,297 +0.15% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: April sa industry new orders +0.7% m/m, +8.6% y/y |
| GBP/USD drops to $1.6150 |
| BOE Minutes: Only 2 Vote For Hike; Idea of More QE Floated |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro retreated |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jun 222011: |
| Dow +131.05 at 12211.43, Nasdaq +57.08 at 2686.74, S&P +18.76 at 1297.12 |
| EUR/USD above $1.4400 again |
| Dow +83.52 at 12163.90, Nasdaq +46.98 at 2676.40, S&P +13.92 at 1292.28 |
| USD/JPY set stable a bit higher Y80.00 - at T80.12 now. Bids remain around Y80.00 with stops below. |
| US focus: Dollar weakens |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| Dow +76.82 at 12157.20, Nasdaq +44.15 at 2673.81, S&P +13.32 at 1291.68 |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| USD/JPY holds within the range |
| HFE: May existing sales pace of 4.81m means |
| Dow +35.54 at 12115.92, Nasdaq +14.15 at 2643.81, S&P +5.82 at 1284.18 |
| US: May existing home sales -3.8% to a SAAR 4.81 mln |
| May existing home sales data from the National Association of Realtors are due at 14:00 GMT |
| Before the bell: |
| US Treasury Secretary: Geithner said US is in a difficult recovery, will take years for some spots to recover. |
| Canada: Apr ilretail sales 0.3% m/m vs Mar -0.1%; retail sales ex-autos 0.0% m/m |
| European session: |
| EU BARROSO: No doubts of Greek government determination for reforms |
| AUD/USD keeps bid tone |
| Greece, Mossialos: 155 passok MPS will support mid-term plan. |
| UK CAMERON: UK shouldnt be involved in Greek bailouts |
| European keep positive mood on Tuesday |
| S&P: Downside risk to US ratings have increased. |
| EUR/USD back to session low |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: JUN TOTAL ORDERS +1% VS -2% IN MAY |
| EUR/JPY under pressure |
| FTSE 5,740 +0.83%, CAC 3,844 +1.18%, DAX 7,212 +0.87% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GERMANY: ZEW; Jun econ sent index -9.0 |
| UK DATA: May PSNB-X Stg17.4bn; May PSNCR Stg11.1bn |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jun 202011: |
| Dow +76.33 at 12080.69, Nasdaq +15.43 at 2631.90, S&P +7.19 at 1278.90 |
| Dow +70.54 at 12074.90, Nasdaq +17.02 at 2633.50, S&P +6.79 at 1278.29 |
| Dow +70.54 at 12074.90, Nasdaq +17.02 at 2633.50, S&P +6.79 at 1278.29 |
| American focus: |
| ECB Stark: financial crisis is far from over |
| ECB Stark: we are in the deepest crisis since 1929 |
| Dow +79.35 at 12083.71, Nasdaq +8.04 at 2624.52, S&P +6.77 at 1278.27 |
| UK Treasury Minister: UK banks would be insulated from a Greek default |
| UK Treasury Minister: UK doesnt want to be part of Greece bailout. |
| UK Treasury Minister: Instability in EMU could hold back UK economy |
| Dow +33.91 at 12038.27, Nasdaq +1.68 at 2618.16, S&P +1.28 at 1272.78 |
| AUD/USD retreats |
| EUR/JPY goes higher |
| IMF: EMU debt crisis could cut economic outlook |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: Stocks focuses on Greece |
| GBP/USD challenges $1.6200 right now after breaking above an Asian high at $1.6194. rate may expose stops above $1.6200 to go further to $1.6220/30. |
| AUD/USD rises |
| EUROGROUP, Juncker: Important Greece parliament comes to agreement |
| EUR/GBP continues to be under pressure, but it did not drag under stg0.8791. Next support of note seen down at stg0.8775/70. |
| EU session review: Euro weakens on delayed agreement for Greek bailout |
| Analysts at Goldman says they cut Q2 growth estimate to 2% from 3% and forecast Jun manufacturing ISM at 52.0. |
| Analysts at JPM look optimistic about Q3 outlook but they say this depends |
| EU focus: Greek aid in focus |
| Euro supports EUR/JPY |
| GBP/USD recovered |
| EUR/JPY holding currently at Y114.40 after falling to Y113.60 in Asia. Cross earlier broke above resistance at Y114.25. Now the target is on Y114.65/75. |
| EUR/GBP recovers |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EUROPEAN STOCKS: CAC-40 opens down 64.76pts at 3758.98. |
| EU(17) Current account (April) adjusted, -5.1bln |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY DATA: May PPI unch m/m, +6.1% y/y |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jun 202011: |
| Dow +47.65 at 12009.17, Nasdaq -3.27 at 2620.43, S&P +4.17 at 1271.81 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +59.45 at 12020.97, Nasdaq +2.22 at 2625.92, S&P +5.63 at 1273.27 |
| ECB BONELLO: Indicated July hike, information not changed |
| ECB BONELLO: Greek default soon unlikely if IMF releases tranche |
| Dow +71.75 at 12033.27, Nasdaq +3.86 at 2627.56, S&P +6.96 at 1274.60 |
| CRT on LEI |
| Dow +101.31 at 12062.30, Nasdaq +13.90 at 2637.80, S&P +11.10 at 1278.74 |
| Conference Board: LEI resumed an uptrend and US economy will likely grow thru summer and fall. |
| US: May Leading Indicators +0.8% |
| NEW TOOLS IN CFD JUNE 20, 2011 |
| NEW TOOLS IN CFD JUNE 20, 2011 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: Stocks may open higher |
| CHF rises |
| EUR/USD trades at $1.4262 following the sales at $1.4300. Now offers extend to $1.4320. |
| Canada: Wholesale Sales (MoM) (Apr) -0.1% |
| EUR/USD corrects |
| EU session review: Sarkozy lifts Euro |
| EUR/GBP at session highs |
| EUR/JPY following euro |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| ECB, Bini Smaghi: Price stability is ECBs |
| EU focus: Euro recovers from 3-week low |
| GERMANY, Merkel: Fore saving euro Germany and France will do everything |
| ECB, Nowotny: there is a need to make Greece decision faster |
| GREECE: Market talks Greece may get E150bln new aid package |
| EUR/USD rises on rumors |
| EUR/USD rose on rumour of the E150bln new aid package for Greece, the breakdown heard is: |
| FTSE 5,648 -0.90%, CAC 3,751 -1.08%, DAX 7,056 -0.76% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU Apr sa trade balance -E2.9bn |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jun 172011: |
| Dow +23.61 at 11920.88, Nasdaq -15.22 at 2616.24, S&P -2.57 at 1263.02 |
| Hot stocks: |
| Dow +23.95 at 11921.22, Nasdaq -11.14 at 2620.32, S&P -1.57 at 1263.85 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +60.43 at 11957.70, Nasdaq +2.32 at 2633.78, S&P +3.73 at 1269.15 |
| Greece opposition leader says govt appears at a complete loss but says weak economy justifies austerity plan. |
| Dow +63.99 at 11961.26, Nasdaq +5.37 at 2636.83, S&P +4.87 at 1270.29 |
| ECBS LIIKANEN: Price stability has been maintained thru crisis |
| IMF: ready to support Greece subject to economic reforms |
| GREECE PM: Will announce new government |
| GREECE PM: Says he will not resign |
| HSBC says its prelim est for mfg ISM could be 46. |
| GERMANY: Finmin Schaeuble says hes rather worried about the dollar more than the euro. Reiterated that private sector involvement in Greek rescue is needed. |
| Dow +10.90 at 11908.17, Nasdaq -3.84 at 2627.62, S&P -1.47 at 1263.95 |
| Dollar weakens after Feds report |
| US: Jun Philly Fed index -7.7 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EUR/USD above $1.4100 |
| Before the bell: Investors wait as concerns wined |
| CS on housing market |
| EUR/USD tries to recover, challenging $1.4100. rate holds around $1.4090 with offers expected at $1.4130/40. |
| Canada: Canadian Investment in Foreign Securities (Apr) $3.31B |
| Canada: Foreign investment in Canadian securities (Apr) $8.22B |
| US: Current Account (Q1) $-119.30B |
| US: Housing Starts (MoM) (May) 0.560M |
| US: Initial Jobless Claims (Jun 10) 414K |
| EU session review: Euro declines on concern Europe debt crisis is worsening |
| DB cut US GDP |
| Techs on gold: |
| EU stocks: |
| EU focus: Euro hits 3-week low |
| GBP/USD challenged support at $1.6100 amid euro decline. If rate can clear below $1.6100 seen opening a deeper move toward $1.6085/80 ahead of $1.6055/45. |
| EUR/USD above $1.4100 |
| EUR/CHF under Chf1.2000 |
| FTSE 5,695 -0.82%, CAC 3,772 -0.91%, DAX 7,074 -0.58% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU data: May CPI 0.0% м/м, +2.7% y/y, core +1.5% y/y |
| UK DATA: May Retail Sales -1.4% m/m; +0.2% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| SWISS: Keeps LIBOR target range unchanged at 0.0%-0.75% |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jun 162011: |
| Техника по USD/CHF |
| EUR/USD refreshed session lows below $1.4160 amid concerns that Greece PM Papandreou will form a new parliment tomorrow. Currently rate holds around $1.4166. |
| Dow -180.66 at 11895.45, Nasdaq -42.62 at 2636.10, S&P -21.85 at 1266.02 |
| OIL: July WTI crude oil extend losses to $5.00 and holds currently at $94.50 per barrel. |
| EUR/USD tries to recover |
| Dow -177.71 at 11898.40, Nasdaq -40.77 at 2637.95, S&P -21.54 at 1266.33 |
| USD/CHF trading at a new session high on Chf0.8539 with stops positioned above Chf0.8540. Those stops likely to coincide with euro-dollar stops sub $1.4180. |
| Dow -161.81 at 11914.30, Nasdaq -37.59 at 2641.13, S&P -20.09 at 1267.78 |
| US focus: Euro weakens on Greece bailout deadlock |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| New CFD instruments starting from 20th June 2011 |
| EUR/USD remains under $1.4300 |
| GREECE: Wires report Greece PM willing to resign |
| GERMANY SCHAEUBLE: Expect decision on Greece June 20 |
| US: EIA oil data for Jun 10 week: crude stocks -3.4m to 365.6m bbl. |
| RBC says May CPI shows inflation pressures remain focused on food and energy. They call this a modest inflation backdrop and agree with Bernanke that it is not dangerous. |
| Dow -89.89 at 11986.58, Nasdaq -18.22 at 2661.52, S&P -9.29 at 1278.66 |
| Barclays: |
| Greek 10-year spread widens 54bps to fresh record high at +1468bps. |
| Before the bell: |
| US: May Industrial Production +0.1% after flat in April. Cap-U was 76.7%. |
| EUR/JPY recovers off session lows |
| US: April TICS data show net foreign purchases of US long-term securities at $30.6 bn |
| US: NY Fed Empire State Mfg Index -7.79 in June vs 11.88 in May |
| US: May CPI +0.2%, +3.6% y/y core +0.3%, +1.5% y/y |
| Germany: all EMU state want private investors to join Greek aid, but not clear how this will be done |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| European shares remain in the red |
| EU, Altafaj expects Greece to receive its next tranche in July. |
| GBP/USD remains under pressure |
| Greek PM Papandreou: government will continue to efforts to overcome crisis |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| European stocks remain under the pressure |
| EUR/JPY recovers |
| ECB: EU Parliament apptoves Draghi for ECB presidency |
| EUR/USD at new lows |
| EU: Industrial output +0.2% m/m and +5.2% y/y |
| The Hang Seng Index closes Wednesday down 0.68% at 22,343.77. |
| Reaction on news: |
| UK: ILO Unemployment Rate 7.7% |
| UK: Apr Average Weekly Earnings ex bonuses +2% |
| UK: Apr Average Weekly Earnings +1.8% |
| UK: May Unemployment Rate 4.6% |
| UK: May Claimant Count Unemployment +19,600 m/m |
| Recently Moodys Investors Service placed the ratings of three French banks, including Credit Agricole SA (CASA), BNP Paribas SA (BNPP) and Societe Generale SA (SocGen) on review for possible downgrade. |
| Oil retreats |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jun 152011: |
| FED, Bernanke: |
| FED, Bernanke: Must achieve long-term fiscal sustainability by reforming tax and spending policies, need a near-term plan. Should avoid unnecessary threats (eg debt limit delay) and cannot grow our way out of this problem. |
| FED, Bernanke: interest rates can soar if market loses confidence in fiscal policies |
| TeleTRADE on the international festival in Berlin |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen and the dollar fell |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jun 142011: |
| Dow +17.18 at 11969.09, Nasdaq +0.98 at 2644.71, S&P +2.27 at 1273.25 |
| EUR/CHF rises |
| Dow +36.58 at 11988.69, Nasdaq +5.69 at 2649.42, S&P +4.12 at 1275.13 |
| EUR/USD holds higher despite the S&Ps downgrade of Greece to CCC from B with a negative outlook. Currently euro holds around $1.4380 with bids still near $1.4350. |
| Precious metals: |
| GREECE: S&P downgraded Greece to CCC from B with a negative outlook. |
| US focus: Euro falls to record low versus Franc |
| EUR/USD holds around $1.4374 in thin market. Bids remain at $1.4350, extending to $1.4320. |
| Dow +31.71 at 11983.62, Nasdaq +4.20 at 2647.93, S&P +3.44 at 1274.42 |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| EUR/USD challenges 55-daily MA at $1.4400. Offers were mentioned arpound there, extending to $1.4405 with stops positioned above. |
| AUD/USD tries to extend rebound |
| Dow +55.48 at 12007.39, Nasdaq +13.71 at 2657.44, S&P +5.99 at 1276.97 |
| Before the bell: |
| European stocks |
| European session: franc is on the rise |
| Oreders desk: |
| GBP/USD breaks above $1.6300 |
| JPM on US economy |
| European stocks trendless Monday |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD got support at $1.6250 |
| FTSE 5,770 +0.08%, CAC 3,803 -0.07%, DAX 7,052 -0.25% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| Asian stock close: |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jun 132011: |
| Wall Street: Dow and Nasdaq trimming losses heading into the final hour of the stock trading day with the Dow down just 110 now vs -180 earlier. Nasdaq is down 22. |
| EUR/USD printed lows around $1.4322 before back to current $1.4341. Flows light. |
| Oil is down over $3.25 to the low at $98.60. |
| US focus: Euro falls on rate speculation |
| Dow -132.26 at 11992.10, Nasdaq -29.78 at 2655.09, S&P -14.59 at 1274.41 |
| Dow -138.85 at 11985.51, Nasdaq -31.58 at 2653.29, S&P -15.27 at 1273.73 |
| US: May Tsy budget -$57.6b |
| Oil weakens |
| EUR/USD falling |
| Dow -97.11 at 12027.25, Nasdaq -16.47 at 2668.40, S&P -10.00 at 1279.00 |
| July WTI -$2.70 to $99.23, just above session lows $99.00. |
| ECB: Stark sees risk of unanchored inflation expectations |
| Before the bell: |
| Orders desk: |
| European stocks |
| ECB STARK: ECB not against private sector involvement in Greece |
| US: May U.S. import prices +0.2% |
| European session: |
| Irish 10-year spread widens 17bps to record high at +800bps. |
| OPEC: 2011 world demand growth forecast +1.38m bpd, vs +1.41m prior. |
| USD/CAD under pressure after better than forecast Canadian jobs data |
| CANADA: May employment +22.3k (Apr +58.3k); unemployment rate 7.4% (Apr 7.6%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| European shares fell on Friday |
| EFSF, REGLING: The strategy adopted to protect euro is working |
| FTSE 5,862 +0.09%, CAC 3,871 -0.19%, DAX 7,169 +0.13% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| BBK sees Germanys real GDP growth 3.1% in 2011, 1.8% in 2012 |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK Data, PPI: |
| UK data: Apr industrial production -1.7% m/m; -1.2% y/y |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jun 102011: |
| Dow +117.76 at 12166.70, Nasdaq +16.98 at 2692.36, S&P +13.33 at 1292.89 |
| ECB, Mersch: Have stated were in strong posture of vigilance |
| American focus: |
| Dow +113.14 at 12162.80, Nasdaq +14.42 at 2689.80, S&P +11.94 at 1291.50 |
| ECB: Mersch: EMU economies slowing on external, internal factors |
| Dow +92.56 at 12141.50, Nasdaq +10.81 at 2686.19, S&P +9.87 at 1289.43 |
| Barclays on US growth |
| Analysts at Nomura say |
| GREECE: Sources report that a new Greek bailout package could total E120 bn (larger than was reported at the beginning of the week). |
| Bank of New York Mellon on Trichets comments |
| EUR/USD above $1.4500 |
| US: April wholesale inventories, +0.8% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| EUR/USD falls |
| Before the bell: Wall Street may rise at open |
| ECB, Trichet: Important banks continue to expand priv sector lending. |
| ECB,Trichet: 2011 infl fcasts revised up mainly due energy prices |
| ECB,Trichet: Risks to growth broadly balanced |
| ECB,Trichet: ECB sees 2012 GDP 0.6% to 2.8% (Mar fcast 0.8% to 2.8%) |
| ECB,Trichet: ECB sees 2011 GDP 1.5% to 2.3% (Mar fcast 1.3% to 2.1%) |
| ECB,Trichets press-conference: Recent data show continued upward inflation pressure. |
| Canada: New Housing Price Index (MoM) (Apr) 0.3% |
| Canada: International Merchandise Trade (Apr) $-0.92B |
| US: Initial jobless claims +1K to 427K |
| US: Apr trade bal was -$43.7b |
| EU session review: Euro strengthens on prospects ECB to raise rates next month |
| ECB: Leaves rates unchanged at 1.25% |
| EUR/USD rises ahead of ECB |
| UK: BOE keeps Bank rate unch at 0.5% with no changes in QE (stg200bln) |
| EU focus: Euro steady ahead of ECB |
| FEDs Plosser: I was not a fan of QE2. |
| USD/CHF back to figure |
| FTSE 5,797 (-0.21%), CAC 3,826 (-0.32%), DAX 7,043 (-0.24%) |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FED PLOSSER: Not easy to communicate reasons for inflation |
| UK APR GLOBAL GOODS TRADE DEFICIT STG7.389B, NON-EU GOODS TRADE DEFICIT STG4.339B |
| Asian session:The euro climbed |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jun 092011: |
| Dow -23.65 at 12047.16, Nasdaq -24.93 at 2676.33, S&P -4.96 at 1279.98 |
| Feds Beige book: Econ activity generally continued to expand. |
| Dow +4.69 at 12075.50, Nasdaq -16.52 at 2685.04, S&P -1.34 at 1283.60 |
| US focus: Yen rises on European debt crisis; U.K. Pound weakens |
| EUR/USD printed lows around $1.4569 before the pair has rebounded to $1.4582 area. Area of $1.4560/50 seen to hold more bids, with stops below. |
| EUR/USD challenging bids on $1.4580 following stops trigger at $1.4595. More stops below $1.4580. |
| Dow +9.69 at 12080.50, Nasdaq -7.12 at 2694.44, S&P +0.46 at 1285.00 |
| USD/CAD rises following oil |
| AUD/USD bounced off the session base |
| Dow +6.02 at 12076.83, Nasdaq -3.82 at 2697.74, S&P +1.05 at 1285.27 |
| OPEC: there was no agreement to increase production. |
| Before the bell: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| European stocks remain under the pressure |
| Canada Housing Starts +2.7% to 183.6К |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| USD/JPY got support |
| EUR/USD under pressure after German data |
| European stocks under pressure |
| Germany: April real sa industrial output -0.6% m/m |
| Portugal 10-year spread widens to fresh record high at +723bps. |
| FTSE -0.88% 5,813, CAC -0.81% 3,841, DAX -1.01% 7,031 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: 1q real GDP unrev +0.8% q/q,+2.5% y/y |
| Asian session: |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Moodys: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jun 082011: |
| US: May consumer credit +$6.3b vs +$4.8b in April |
| Dow +79.73 at 12169.69, Nasdaq +18.31 at 2720.87, S&P +9.01 at 1295.18 |
| American focus: |
| FED: Lockhart said to get QE3 need more unemployment, dramatic GDP reversal or deflation risk. |
| ФРС, Локхард: восстановление экономики должно предшествовать активизации банковского кредитования |
| FED: Lockhart said econ has to improve before banks lend; have to watch this carefully as a surprise jump in loans could be inflationary. |
| Dow +46.62 at 12136.58, Nasdaq +6.58 at 2709.14, S&P +5.12 at 1291.29 |
| Nomura on US weekly retail data |
| Dow +64.56 at 12154.52, Nasdaq +12.05 at 2714.61, S&P +6.95 at 1293.12 |
| Dow +39.92 at 12129.88, Nasdaq +4.17 at 2706.73, S&P +4.26 at 1290.43 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: Wall Street poised to recover |
| EUR/USD rises |
| GBP/USD recovers |
| FED, Dallas Fed Pres Fisher: Call for H2 pickup in growth 3-4%. |
| FED, Dallas Fed Pres Fisher: QE2 is over in June and then Fed stands pat to decide where to go next. |
| FED, Dallas Fed Pres Fisher: Sees no need for QE3. |
| EU session review: Euro at month high versus Dollar; Aussie falls |
| GBP/USD falls |
| EU stocks: Banks lift the market |
| EU focus: US Dollar mixed, Aussie falls after RBA stands pat |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| GERMANY: Industrial orders +2.8% m/m and +10.5% y/y |
| FTSE +0.44% 5,889, CAC +0.62% 3,887, DAX +0.74% 7,137 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: April real sa retail sales +0.9% m/m, wda +1.1% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Swiss May CPI unch% On Month, +0.4% On Year |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Jun 072011: |
| Dow -40.19 at 12111.07, Nasdaq -16.63 at 2716.15, S&P -9.41 at 1290.75 |
| EU, Rehn: Greece could be facing default without international help |
| Dow -37.99 at 12113.27, Nasdaq -15.11 at 2717.67, S&P -8.68 at 1291.48 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -20.51 at 12130.75, Nasdaq -8.71 at 2724.07, S&P -6.39 at 1293.77 |
| ECB,Trichet: with recovery more firm, there are new upside inflation risks. |
| Dow -10.63 at 12140.63, Nasdaq -0.74 at 2732.04, S&P -3.88 at 1296.28 |
| EUR/USD eased lower amid softer US stocks. Rate currently holds around $1.4603 with no bids till $1.4570. Offers remain intact at $1.4635/40. |
| Dow -43.89 at 12107.37, Nasdaq -57.27 at 2731.89, S&P -5.43 at 1294.73 |
| IVEY supported USD/CAD |
| Canada: Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (May) 69.1 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| GBP/USD under $1.6400 again |
| Before the bell: Wall Street may pause |
| UK, OSBORNE: IMF concluded not time for UK to change course |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| Canada: Apr Building Permits -21.1% |
| EU session review: Euro touches one-month high on optimism |
| FEDs PLOSSER: Tighter monpol by end-2011 certainly possible |
| AUD/USD weakens |
| ECB, Bini Smaghi: Restructuring could create short-term speculation |
| GBP/USD weakens |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EU focus: Euro near 1-mth high on rate outlook |
| EUR/JPY break under Y117.00 to the lows around Y116.85 after cross triggerd bids at Y117.00 and stops below. Currently cross holds near Y116.99. |
| EUR/USD gains ground on squeezing the euro-Swiss shorts. Stops mentioned above Chf1.2260. Rate trades around Chf1.2243, off recent highs at Chf1.2255. |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| FTSE -0.14% 5,847, CAC -0.46% 3,873, DAX 0.00% 7,109 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU April industrial PPI +0.9% m/m, +6.7% y/y |
| ECB CONSTANCIO: Need more automaticity in correcting national policies. |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| Asian session: The single currency gained |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Jun 062011: |
| EUR/USD holds near highs - around $1.4640. Euro perhaps to retest the 2011 highs around $1.4960 in coming weeks. |
| Dow -42.68 at 12205.87, Nasdaq -20.55 at 2752.76, S&P -5.27 at 1307.67 |
| USD/JPY weakened |
| US focus: Dollar declines after US Payrolls report |
| Techs on S&P 500 |
| Dow -100.39 at 12148.16, Nasdaq -22.75 at 2750.56, S&P -10.80 at 1302.14 |
| US: May nonmfg ISM 54.6 vs 52.8 April |
| Dow -115.07 at 12133.48, Nasdaq -23.92 at 2749.39, S&P -12.19 at 1300.75 |
| Before the bell: |
| USD/JPY under pressure |
| US: UNEMP RATE 9.1% V 9.0% IN APR |
| US: May payrolls +54k |
| European session: market awaits US jobs data |
| Orders desk: |
| GBP/USD back above $1.6300 |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| FTSE +0.15% 5,857, CAC +0.17% 3,896, DAX +0.51% 7,110 |
| EUR/USD: |
| 08:17 GMT |
| Asia Pacific stocks close: |
| EUROZONE: May svcs PMI 56.0 |
| GERMANY: May svcs PMI 56.1 |
| US Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Jun 032011: |
| Pierpont Securities previews tomorrows May employment data, calling for +175k payrolls (lowered by 50k from orig est) and 8.9% unemploy rate (-0.1 pt). |
| Dow -36.18 at 12253.96, Nasdaq +0.97 at 2770.16, S&P -1.95 at 1312.60 |
| GBP/USD tries to set stable |
| EUR/USD back under $1.4500 |
| HFE on US jobs |
| Dow -38.94 at 12251.20, Nasdaq +1.27 at 2770.46, S&P -2.43 at 1312.12 |
| American focus: |
| US: Boeing Corp reports 27 new orders for commercial aircraft in May vs 2 in April. |
| Dow -9.38 at 12280.76, Nasdaq +11.04 at 2780.23, S&P +1.09 at 1315.65 |
| US: EIA oil data for May 27: crude stocks +2.6m bbl to 212.3m. |
| Dow -9.38 at 12280.76, Nasdaq +11.04 at 2780.23, S&P +1.09 at 1315.65 |
| BMO on US jobs |
| Dow -15.06 at 12275.08, Nasdaq +8.41 at 2777.60, S&P -0.14 at 1314.41 |
| US: Apr factory new orders -1.2% |
| EUR/GBP keeps positive mood |
| Before the bell: Job market in focus |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| USD/JPY weakens |
| US: Initial jobless claims -6k to 422k in May 28 wk |
| EU session review: Merkel comments lift Euro |
| Analysts at JPM lowered their Q2 real GDP projection to 2.0% (was lowered to +2.5% last wk). |
| EUR/GBP looks optimistic |
| ECB, CONSTANCIO: Do not exclude all forms of private sector involvement |
| EUR/USD holds back at $1.4470 after challenging new highs on $1.4486. Offers mentioned at option barrier zone on $1.4500. |
| EU focus: Dollar awaits Payrolls |
| ECB, TRICHET: Call for ambitious reform of economy governance |
| GBP/USD gains ground |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| FTSE -0.87% 5,877, CAC -1.15% 3,919, DAX -1.19% 7,132 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK: CIPS/Markit May construction PMI 54.0 |
| Asian session: The euro gained |
| Asian stock close: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Jun 022011: |
| GREECE: Moodys downgrades Greece to Caa1, sees incrising risk that it will fail to stabilize its debt. |
| Dow -220.96 at 12348.83, Nasdaq -50.91 at 2784.39, S&P -23.97 at 1321.23 |
| GBP/USD refreshed lows |
| DB cuts Payrolls |
| Techs on oil: |
| EUR/USD fell |
| Dow -189.55 at 12380.24, Nasdaq -36.33 at 2798.97, S&P -19.46 at 1325.74 |
| US focus: Dollar falls after reports of U.S. economic slowing |
| Option expiries for Thursdays 1400GMT cut, |
| Dow -153.07 at 12416.72, Nasdaq -27.04 at 2808.26, S&P -15.46 at 1329.74 |
| USD/CAD retreats |
| SMRA have cut preliminary May payroll estimate to +100,000 from +200,000. |
| CS cuts Payrolls estimate |
| TD Securities on US jobs |
| US: May mfg ISM data |
| US: April construction spending +0.4% |
| US: May mfg ISM 53.5 vs 60.4 April. |
| Orders desk: |
| Before the bell: |
| EU REHN: Spreads show Spain has convinced market |
| EU REHN: Repeats restructuring is not part of our plan |
| EU REHN: European recovery going forward, maintaining momentum |
| European session: |
| European stocks dipped Wednesday |
| US: May ADP pvt payrolls +38k. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US: Challenger reports 37,135 planned layoffs in May, up slightly from the 36,490 reported in April, but down from 38,810 in May 2010. |
| EUR/USD back under $1.4400 |
| JPMorgan has pushed back its BoE rate hike forecast to November from August. |
| FTSE -0.20% 5,978, CAC -0.23% 3,998, DAX -0.25% 7,276 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK: May CIPS/Markit mfg PMI 52.1 |
| Asian stock close: |
| Asian session: |
| EUROZONE: May mfg PMI 54.6 |
| GERMANY: May mfg PMI 57.7 |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Jun 012011: |
| Dow +71.22 at 12512.80, Nasdaq +25.54 at 2822.40, S&P +7.97 at 1339.07 |
| Analysts at BofA-ML say |
| USD/JPY recovers |
| Dow +77.96 at 12519.54, Nasdaq +24.36 at 2821.22, S&P +8.41 at 1339.51 |
| Soc Gen on EUR/JPY |
| US focus: Euro climbs on optimism for Greek Aid |
| CANADA, Fin Min Flaherty: Canadian interest rates will rise, only question is the timing. |
| AUD/USD holds weak |
| GERMANY: coalition MP calls for Greece to exit EMU |
| US CONF BOARD CONSUMER CONFIDENCE INDX MAY 60.8 V APR 66.0 |
| US: May Chicago PM index data |
| US: May Chicago PM index 56.6 vs 67.6 |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised for strong gains |
| Orders desk: |
| Bank of Canada leaves key interest rates unchanged |
| European stoks keep positive mood |
| Canada Industrial Prices +0.5% in April from March |
| JPM: |
| FTSE +0.92% 5,994, CAC +1.50% 4,002, DAX +1.99% 7,303 |
| OIL: |
| European focus: The euro rose |
| ECB DRAGHI: ECB will always be guided by price stab. mandate |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE +1.02% 5,999, CAC +1.46% 4,000, DAX +1.93% 7,298 |
| Asian session: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| German jobless rate 7.0%, as 8,000 persons left the ranks ofthe unemployed |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Shanghai Composite Index closes Tuesday +1.37% at 2,743.47. |
| Orders desk: |
| Precious metals: |
| COMMODITIES: ICE Brent is higher by 0.37% at 115.10 in Asian trade, while Gold is broadly unchanged in overnight trade at 1,537.40. |
| GERMANY: Retail sales +0.6% m/m and +3.6% y/y |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, May 312011: |
| Fitch: there is no immediate impact on major Japanese banks ratings from the recent change of Japans Outlook to Negative from Stable. |
| European markets: |
| Orders desk: |
| CANADA MARCH GDP +0.3% VS FEBRUARY -0.1% |
| JAPAN, Fitch: There is no immediate impact on major Japanese banks ratings from the recent change of Japans Outlook to Negative from Stable. |
| EU session review: Euro weakens on concern Europe will struggle debts |
| EUR/JPY sets stable |
| EU stocks: |
| IRELAND: The Central Bank of Irelands profit in 2010 slipped to E840.9 million from E933.8 million in 2009. |
| USD/USD within a range |
| EU focus: Euro dips, Kiwi hits 26-yr high |
| GERMANY: Must wait for EU, ECB, IMF report on Greece towards end of week |
| AUD/USD back under the figure |
| GBP/USD probes $1.6280 |
| EUR/GBP following euros rise |
| Asian session: Strong data lift Kiwi to record high |
| GBP/USD holds tighs |
| EUR/USD heads for $1.4285/90 |
| Chinas stocks: The Shanghai Composite Index ended Monday down 0.13% at 2706.36. |
| AUD/USD weakens |
| Board of orders: |
| Japans stocks: The Nikkei 225 index ended Monday down 0.18% at 9504.97. |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, May 30 2011: |
| Dow +48.17 at 12451.01, Nasdaq +14.25 at 2797.17, S&P +5.87 at 1331.56 |
| Barclays on US jobs |
| Dow +66.33 at 12469.09, Nasdaq +16.05 at 2798.97, S&P +7.11 at 1332.80 |
| US focus: Dollar tumbles; Swiss Franc rallies to record |
| New tools FOREX USDPLN and EURPLN to May 30, 2011 |
| New tools FOREX USDPLN and EURPLN to May 30, 2011 |
| Dow +71.63 at 12474.39, Nasdaq +17.07 at 2799.89, S&P +7.68 at 1333.37 |
| ECB, Provopoulos: ECB will do what needed to avoid 2nd round effects |
| ECB, Provopoulos: Privatization can help Greek |
| GOLD: |
| US: Apr NAR pending home sales index -11.6% |
| US: May final U-Mich consumer sentiment data 74.3 |
| Analysts at BofA/ML lower forecasts and now they see Q2 GDP growth of just 2.0%, down from prior forecast of 2.8%. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks open with slight gain |
| GBP/USD gains again |
| New FOREX instruments USDPLN and EURPLN starting from 30th May 2011 |
| US: Apr Personal Spending +0.4% |
| DB says after weak US data they are trimming projections - lowering May payroll estimate to +225k and raising unemployment rate target to 8.9%. |
| BOJ: financial report |
| GOLD techs: |
| EU focus: Dollar slides, slumps to record low on Swiss franc |
| EUR/CHF refreshed lows |
| EUR/USD breaks below $1.4200 and extends corrective pullback off Asian highs at $1.4278. Rate tested support at $1.4180/70 and back to the figure. |
| FTSE +0.89% 5,933, CAC +1.09% 3,960, DAX +0.53% 7,152 |
| FITCH: Revises Japan outlook to negative |
| MU DATA: May econ sent index down to 105.5; April rev 106.1 (106.2) |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian stock close: |
| Asian session: The dollar weakened |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| UK May House Prices +0.3 M/M; -1.2% Y/Y |
| Schedule for today, Friday, May 27 2011: |
| Dow +39.05 at 12433.71, Nasdaq +25.35 at 2786.73, S&P +7.32 at 1327.79 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| Dow +9.95 at 12404.61, Nasdaq +16.52 at 2777.90, S&P +3.48 at 1323.95 |
| USD/JPY holds tight |
| USD/CAD retreats |
| US focus: Dollar falls on rate outlook after data trail forecast |
| EUR/GBP under pressure |
| EUR/JPY tries to recover |
| Nomura about Payrolls |
| JPM: |
| Dow -19.00 at 12375.66, Nasdaq +0.66 at 2762.04, S&P -0.74 at 1319.73 |
| HSBC says after digesting the morning data they now expect Q2 GDP growth at 3.1% |
| Before the bell: |
| USD/JPY under pressure after weak US data |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US: Q1 real GDP remains +1.8% |
| US: Initial jobless claims +10k to 424k in May 21 week |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| ECB NOYER: Greece insolvency would be horror scenario |
| EUR/USD keeps positive mood |
| ECB NOWOTNY: Ready for further action to control med-term inflation |
| ECB TRICHET: Saw upside risks to m-t inflation outlook in past months |
| FTSE +0.46% 5,897, CAC +0.26% 3,939, DAX -0.16% 7,159 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GERMANY MERKEL: Global economic upswing becoming more sustained |
| Asian stock close: |
| Asian session: The euro strengthened |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdas review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: April import prices +0.3% m/m, +9.4% y/y; April ex-oil/oil products +6.2% y/y |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, May 26 2011: |
| Dow +44.54 at 12400.75, Nasdaq +17.50 at 2763.66, S&P +5.18 at 1321.46 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +23.88 at 12380.09, Nasdaq +12.70 at 2758.86, S&P +2.65 at 1318.93 |
| July NYMEX crude extending gains, is +$2 at $101.59 |
| Dow +35.42 at 12391.63, Nasdaq +15.76 at 2761.92, S&P +4.20 at 1320.48 |
| ECB: Weidmann says mon pol remains expansive, must be normalized |
| Dow -8.10 at 12348.11, Nasdaq +5.77 at 2751.93, S&P -0.57 at 1315.71 |
| Deutche Bank has changed its BoE rate call |
| Dow -21.49 at 12334.72, Nasdaq +3.35 at 2749.21, S&P -2.06 at 1314.22 |
| US, May 17 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks +0.6m bbl to 370.9m bbl. |
| GBP/USD tries to extend rebound |
| Before the bell: |
| ECB DRAGHI: Need to continue mon policy normalisation |
| BOE SENTANCE: rate hike long overdue |
| US: Apr durable goods orders -3.6% |
| Orders desk: |
| European session: The pound strengthened |
| GBP/USD: |
| GBP/USD: |
| FTSE +0.02% 5,859, CAC -0.14% 3,911, DAX -0.12% 7,142 |
| European focus: The euro dropped |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian stock close: |
| UK DATA: Q1 GDP Unrevised at +0.5% q/q; +1.8% y/y |
| Asian session: The dollar and yen advanced |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY: GfK June consumer sentiment falls to 5.5 vs 5.7 in May |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, May 25 2011: |
| JPM revises down their outlook for the annual growth rate of real GDP in Q2 from 3.0% to 2.5% due to weaker output of the motor vehicle sector. They still anticipate a first Fed rate hike in Q1 2013. |
| EUs Juncker: if Greece meets all reform targets, cannot exclude a lengthening of loan maturities. |
| Dow -6.35 at 12374.91, Nasdaq -9.34 at 2749.56, S&P -0.89 at 1316.48 |
| High Frequency Economics on new home sales |
| ECB: Bini-Smaghi says must and will act if inflation stays above target |
| Dow -14.87 at 12366.39, Nasdaq -9.81 at 2749.09, S&P -1.34 at 1316.03 |
| American focus: |
| Cleveland Feds Pianalto: economy has |
| Dow +10.41 at 12391.67, Nasdaq -3.59 at 2755.31, S&P +2.02 at 1319.39 |
| EUR/USD posted new session high |
| Dow +16.43 at 12397.69, Nasdaq +2.00 at 2760.90, S&P +3.78 at 1321.15 |
| US: April new home sales +7.3% to 323k |
| Before the bell: Stocks head for modest rebound |
| EUR/USD tries to set stable |
| EU session review: Euro rises after German IFO |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| EUR/USD holds tight |
| Goldman Sachs on oil |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: Greece needs to implement austerity programme |
| EUR/GBP retreats |
| UK: CBI Survey: May Reported Sales Balance +18% |
| EU focus: Dollar rallies on EU debt problems |
| Oil rises |
| EUR/USD above $1.4100 |
| FTSE +0.35% 5,857, CAC +0.32% 3,919, DAX +0.51% 7,158 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ЕС: новые промышленные заказы, апрель -1.8% м/м, +14.1% г/г |
| Asian session: The euro weakened against the yen |
| UK DATA: Apr PSNB Stg3.5 bn vs Stg15.7 bn in Mar; PSNCR Stg3.6 bn vs -Stg5.8 in Mar |
| GERMANY: May Ifo business sentiment 114.2 |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| BELGIUM: Fitch Ratings revised Belgiums rating outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its AA+ rating, late Monday. |
| Germany 1q real sa GDP +1.5% q/q; wda +4.9% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, May 24 2011: |
| EUR/USD holds near highs |
| Dow -131.50 at 12380.54, Nasdaq -43.74 at 2759.58, S&P -15.66 at 1317.61 |
| EUR/USD probes earlier highs |
| Dow -153.56 at 12358.48, Nasdaq -48.47 at 2754.85, S&P -17.49 at 1315.78 |
| USD/JPY set stable |
| US focus: Euro tumbles to record low against Franc on debt concern |
| Dow -153.56 at 12358.48, Nasdaq -48.47 at 2754.85, S&P -17.49 at 1315.78 |
| GBP/USD back to figure |
| EUR/USD holds around $1.4010 area with a US name cited as a recent seller. Session lows were peinted around $1.3970. Hourly highs on $1.4050. |
| Dow -162.26 at 12349.78, Nasdaq -48.49 at 2754.83, S&P -18.27 at 1315.00 |
| AUD/USD steps down |
| USD/CAD holds C$0.9800 |
| OIL: Losses have extended in recent trading, July NYMEX crude now down $3.46 at $96.64 and just off earlier lows at $96.50. |
| EUR/USD slightly lifted again to $1.4050 area where small offers may come. Stops are in place atop $1.4055, still just out of reach. Euro currently at $1.4023. |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: ECB interest rate cant be optimal for all EU members. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Concerns over EU debt crisis put pressure on markets |
| Before the bell: |
| Oil failed to extend the rise above $98 |
| EUR/USD tries to hold above $1.4000 |
| European session: |
| Orders desk |
| European stoks under pressure |
| ECB NOWOTNY: ECB priority is that Greece programme be on track |
| USD/JPY on the rise |
| ECB NOWOTNY: Problems of some states dont infringe on euro |
| FTSE -1.75% 5,845, CAC -1.96% 3,913, DAX -1.93% 7,127 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian stock close: |
| EUROZONE: May flash mfg PMI 54.8; May flash svcs PMI 55.4 |
| GERMANY: May flash mfg PMI 58.2; May flash svcs PMI 54.9 |
| Asian session: The euro dropped |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, May 23 2011: |
| USD/CAD holds C$0.9719 after stalling and reversing from C$0.9771, the 100d ma level for the pair. Support eyed at C$0.9680 area. |
| CIBC World Markets on Canadian data |
| Dow -24.52 at 12580.80, Nasdaq -4.55 at 2818.76, S&P -3.30 at 1340.33 |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| Dow -23.27 at 12582.05, Nasdaq -5.35 at 2817.96, S&P -3.27 at 1340.33 |
| US focus: Euro tumbles as ECB may not be able to accept Greek debt |
| Gold above $1500 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| USD/JPY within the range |
| Oil retreats |
| EUR/GBP corrects |
| EUR/USD under increased pressure |
| GREECE/FITCH: Fitch downgrades Greece to B+ from BB+; rating watch negative |
| Greek spreads are widening |
| Dow -29.66 at 12575.66, Nasdaq -4.65 at 2818.66, S&P -4.12 at 1339.48 |
| Before the bell: |
| Orders desk: |
| CANADA: Mar retail sales 0.0% m/m vs Feb +0.5% (rev +0.4%) |
| European session: |
| ECB NOYER: Assuring price stability should be main central bank goal |
| CANADA APRIL CPI ALL ITEMS +0.3% NSA; +3.3% YR/YR |
| USD/JPY got support at Y81.50 |
| European stocks |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| FTSE +0.91% 6,010, CAC +0.45% 4,046, DAX +0.58% 7,401 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian stock close: |
| Asian session: |
| Eurozone current account deficit came to E4.7 billion in March |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY DATA: Apr PPI +1.0% M/M, +6.4% Y/Y |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, May 20 2011: |
| Dow +20.81 at 12580.99, Nasdaq +5.41 at 2820.41, S&P -0.09 at 1340.59 |
| FED: Chicago Feds Evans says a falling US$ boosts import prices and could boost inflation. Is keeping eye on asset prices. |
| Dow +60.24 at 12620.50, Nasdaq +11.83 at 2826.83, S&P +3.85 at 1344.53 |
| JPM on US data |
| Dow +30.73 at 12590.81, Nasdaq +6.26 at 2821.26, S&P +1.33 at 1342.01 |
| American focus: |
| SocGen warns that dips in Philly and NY mfg data points to a 3rd consecutive drop in mfg ISM for May. |
| Dow +1.74 at 12561.92, Nasdaq -4.34 at 2810.66, S&P -1.76 at 1338.95 |
| HFE on Philly Fed |
| Dow +23.16 at 12583.26, Nasdaq +3.04 at 2818.04, S&P +0.86 at 1341.54 |
| US data: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| AUD/USD weakens |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised to open higher |
| USD/JPY challenges Y82.00 |
| US: Initial jobless claims -29k to 409k in May 14 |
| EU session review: Yen falls on weak data; Pound rises |
| GBP/USD below $1.6200 |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| Oil rises: |
| EU focus: Yen falls as Japan enters recession |
| UK: CBI Monthly Trends: May Total Orders -2% Versus -11% In April |
| Gold below highs |
| GBP/USD tested bids around $1.6130 before recovered to current $1.6179. Offers remain at $1.6180/00. |
| FTSE +0.60% 5,959, CAC +0.42% 3,995, DAX +0.73% 7,357 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK DATA: Apr Retail Sales +1.1% m/m; +2.8% y/y |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, May 19 2011: |
| Dow +66.14 at 12545.72, Nasdaq +30.28 at 2813.49, S&P +9.79 at 1338.77 |
| FOMC agreed principles that will guide normalizing: pace and sequencing would be driven by policy objectives of max employment and price stability. |
| US: Apr 26-27 FOMC Minutes |
| Dow +51.72 at 12531.31, Nasdaq +22.57 at 2805.78, S&P +8.49 at 1337.47 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +28.98 at 12508.56, Nasdaq +16.39 at 2799.60, S&P +6.31 at 1335.29 |
| Barclays Capital on USD/CHF |
| Dow +18.31 at 12497.89, Nasdaq +13.83 at 2797.04, S&P +5.21 at 1334.19 |
| OIL: |
| US: May 13 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks unch to 370.3 bbl. |
| US STOCKS: |
| USD/JPY rises |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| EUR/USD probed below $1.4200 |
| Before the bell: A choppy day for Wall Street |
| EUR/JPY under pressure |
| EUR/USD backs to $1.4200 |
| Canada Leading Indicators (MoM) (Apr) 0.8% |
| EU session review: Pound depreciates after BOEs minutes and unemployment data |
| EUR/GBP above stg0.8800 |
| GERMANY: German govt expects 2011 GDP growth at least 3% |
| AUD/USD extends the days low to $1.0585 after sovereign demand from $1.0590s failed to break. Aussie trades $1.0587/89. |
| ECBS Constancio: ESM Is Measure Of Last Resort Only |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EUR/USD nudging higher with traders noting a decent sized offer sitting at $1.4260. Rate currently trades around $1.4250. |
| EU focus: Euro rises, but debt concerns weigh |
| EUR/GBP retreates |
| GBP/USD falls |
| FTSE +0.97% 5,918, CAC +0.97% 3,980, DAX +0.98% 7,328 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| BOE Minutes: MPC Splits Same Way: Some See Strong Hike Case |
| UK DATA: |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, May 18 2011: |
| Dow -101.26 at 12447.11, Nasdaq -10.86 at 2771.45, S&P -4.79 at 1324.68 |
| EUR/USD refreshed session high on $1.4236 and retreated to current $1.4216. Offers remain at $1.4240/50 area. |
| OIL: Crude oil back to almost flat now, trades at $97.18 after seeing session lows at $95.02. |
| EUR/USD above $1.4200 |
| Dow -103.19 at 12445.54, Nasdaq -8.80 at 2773.51, S&P -4.34 at 1325.19 |
| US focus: Yen tumbles as Bank of Japan Says Economy in ‘severe’ state |
| EUR/CHF under pressure |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| Dow -84.46 at 12463.91, Nasdaq -13.66 at 2768.65, S&P -4.60 at 1324.87 |
| HSBC: mоmentum in production has slowed. |
| Dow -57.74 at 12491.16, Nasdaq -12.06 at 2770.25, S&P -3.23 at 1326.24 |
| ECB NOWOTNY: Dont expect soft Greek debt restructuring |
| Before the bell: |
| US: April Ind Production +0.0%, putting Capacity Util at 76.9% |
| US: Apr housing starts -10.6% to 523k, permits -4.0% to 551k. |
| BOE KING: Excess Volatility If MPC Aims To Get CPI TO 2% Fast |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GERMANY: ZEW; May econ sent index 3.1 |
| UK DATA: |
| Asian session: Australia’s dollar rose |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, May 17 2011: |
| Dow -15.78 at 12579.86, Nasdaq -33.60 at 2794.87, S&P -3.93 at 1333.84 |
| EUR/USD back to $1.4200 |
| Dow -0.53 at 12595.65, Nasdaq -28.45 at 2800.02, S&P -2.10 at 1335.67 |
| JAPAN, JiJi Press: Ahead of BOJ rate decision |
| US focus: Euro gains versus Dollar; Franc rises |
| OIL: June WTI down $2.25 at $97.38 and near the session lows thus far. |
| Dow +17.82 at 12613.80, Nasdaq -19.47 at 2809.00, S&P +0.15 at 1337.92 |
| SILVER: |
| Dow -9.23 at 12586.52, Nasdaq -9.44 at 2819.03, S&P +1.02 at 1338.00 |
| June WTI Nymex crude grinding higher after earlier falls to $97.66, with a steady rally to $98.86, where it currently trades. Support is seen at $97.50 and $96.46 with resistance at $100.70 and $102.84. |
| Nomura sees the Empire data as a slight cooling in mfg. |
| Dow -37.09 at 12558.66, Nasdaq -9.39 at 2819.08, S&P -2.87 at 1334.90 |
| SMRA on the Empire index |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: Stocks set to pull back |
| US: March TICS net foreign purchases of US long-term securities at a modest $24.0b |
| US: Monthly net TIC flows were $116.0b |
| US: May NY Empire index +11.88 vs +21.70 in April |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EUR/USD tests $1.4100 |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| AUD/USD falls sharply |
| FTSE -0.28% 5,909, CAC -0.96% 3,980, DAX -0.70% 7,352 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Consumer prices in the Eurozone rose by a stronger than expected 0.6% on the month in April, confirming the annual inflation figure of +2.8% |
| Asian session: |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| FOREX: weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, May 16 2011: |
| Dow -120.49 at 12575.43, Nasdaq -33.04 at 2830.00, S&P -12.54 at 1336.11 |
| OIL: June WTI at $97.63, down $1.33, close to session lows seen earlier at $97.18. |
| Dow -116.67 at 12579.25, Nasdaq -32.05 at 2830.99, S&P -11.76 at 1336.89 |
| EUR/USD tries to recover |
| Dow -124.50 at 12571.42, Nasdaq -31.06 at 2831.98, S&P -12.21 at 1336.44 |
| US session review: Pound declines versus Euro, Dollar on rate |
| GOLD: |
| OIL: |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| US: May prelim Rtrs/U-Mich consumer data |
| Dow -23.54 at 12672.38, Nasdaq -7.44 at 2855.60, S&P -1.24 at 1347.41 |
| US: May prelim Rtrs/U-Mich consumer sentiment 72.4 vs 69.8 April and 67.5 March |
| Before the bell: |
| European shares edged higher after in-line U.S. CPI data gave little indication of a broad-based pick-up in inflation. |
| US: Apr CPI +0.4%, core +0.2% (+0.1854% unrounded) for +3.2% YOY overall and +1.3% YOY core. |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| EUR/USD eases further |
| European stocks retain positive mood |
| EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Raises 2011 emu hicp fcast to +2.6% from +1.8% |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| CitiFXTechs have gone long euro-yen at Y115.05, looking for a move to Y117.00, placing stops at Y114.45. |
| EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Raises 2011 EMU GDP forecast to +1.6% from +1.5% |
| FTSE +0.91% 5,999, CAC +1.00% 4,063, DAX +0.75% 7,500 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU: GDP 1Q +0,8% q/q, +2,5% y/y |
| ECB Paramo: |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Asian session: The yen rose |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Germany: GDP 1Q +1,5% q/q, +4,9% y/y |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Техника по USD/CHF |
| Schedule for today, Friday, May 13 2011: |
| Brown Brothers Harriman on Greece |
| Dow +58.09 at 12688.12, Nasdaq +13.73 at 2858.79, S&P +5.16 at 1347.24 |
| Oil is up $1.90 at $100.10 and at the top end of the days range thus far, and after an earlier low at $95.25. |
| EUR/USD posted fresh session high |
| Dow +37.20 at 12667.23, Nasdaq +13.43 at 2858.49, S&P +4.48 at 1346.54 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -21.60 at 12608.43, Nasdaq +2.09 at 2847.69, S&P -1.41 at 1340.89 |
| NYMEX WTI has lifted into positive territory now, is up $0.30 at $98.51 and is up almost $3 since the start of the US session. |
| Dow -72.95 at 12557.08, Nasdaq -13.86 at 2831.20, S&P -7.57 at 1334.51 |
| WTI Crude puts a squeeze on the bears as the US comes in taking the June contract back sharply to $98.00, from earlier lows of $95.23. |
| CS sees Q2 PCE tracking +2.9% after the retail sales data. |
| UK: NIESR: UK Feb-Apr GDP Estimated +0.3% |
| US: March business inventories +1.0% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: Stocks open lower |
| GBP/USD drags lower |
| US: Apr core PPI +0.3%, +2.1% YOY |
| US: Apr PPI +0.8%, +6.8% YOY |
| US: Initial Unemploy Claims -44k to 434k for May 7 wk |
| US: Apr retail sales +0.5% |
| EU session review: Dollar advances as commodities, stock markets decline |
| Oil weakens |
| CHINA: China central bank raises deposit reserve requirement 50bps; PBOC reserve hike to take effect May 18. |
| GBP/USD extends losses to $1.6250 with a clean break under opens the way down to $1.6230 ahead of $1.6220/15. Currently rate tries to recover, holding at $1.6263. |
| USD/CAD holds higher |
| EU focus: Euro tumbles on debt worries |
| GBP/USD tries to recover |
| USD/JPY under pressure |
| EUR/USD resumed falling |
| FTSE -1.14% 5,908, CAC -1.36% 4,003, DAX -1.50% 7,383 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Germanys parliament approves financial aid for Portugal |
| EMU DATA: March Industrial production - 0.2% m/m, + 5.3% y/y |
| UK DATA: Mar Industrial Production 0.3% M/M; 0.7% Y/Y. MAR MANUFACTURING OUTPUT 0.2% M/M; 2.7% Y/Y |
| ECB DATA:2011 EMU HICP seen +2.5% vs 1.9% prev |
| IEA:oil market bull run could continue for a while longer |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Asian session: Australia’s dollar dropped |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| IMF confirms EMU GDP forecast of +1.6% in 2011, +1.8% in 2012. IMF confirms EMU inflation fcst +2.3% in 2011, +1.7% in 2012 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| JAPAN: Prelim Machine Tool Orders Apr 32.3% y/y |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, May 12 2011: |
| Dow -164.99 at 12595.37, Nasdaq -35.35 at 2836.37, S&P -18.39 at 1338.77 |
| Techs on oil: |
| FED, Lockhart: QE3 may not be needed, but itd take several mos of large jobs numbers for Fed to remove |
| EUR/USD slips back below $1.4200 to post a low of $1.4186. Traders eye key supports at $1.4155 (April 18 low) and $1.4150, the 61.8% retrace of the Jan/May rally. |
| Dow -159.69 at 12600.90, Nasdaq -35.95 at 2835.94, S&P -18.32 at 1338.84 |
| US focus: Canadian dollar declines as crude oil drops |
| Barclays Capital on AUD/USD |
| Dow -99.60 at 12660.76, Nasdaq -17.31 at 2854.58, S&P -10.16 at 1347.00 |
| USD/JPY weakens to current Y80.80 area. Bids eyed under the overnight low at Y80.60, extending to Y80.50. |
| GOLD: |
| US: May 6 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks +3.781m bbl to 370.3m. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| Before the bell: |
| Pierpont: Q1 GDP continues running at about +2% |
| OIL: June WTI slips again to $102.10 just ahead of support at $102.04 with a break opening to $100.70 |
| US: Mar trade balance -$48.2b (vs -$45.4b in Feb and its worst since Junу 2010) |
| European session: |
| OPEC 2011 world demand grwth outlook: +1.41m b/d vs +1.39m prev |
| European stoks |
| $1.6545/50. BOE KING: CPI remains uncomfortably high Great deal of uncertainty about CPI outlook; Risk high inflation to push up inflation expectation; Risk of upward pressure on wages, prices; Output remains about 4% below pre-crisis peak; MPC sees rece |
| BOE KING: CPI remains uncomfortably high |
| GBP/USD jumped higher on BOE Inflation Report |
| BOE: CPI JUST ABOVE 1.9% IN 2YRS TIME ON MODAL, MARKET RATES |
| FTSE +0.04% 6,022, CAC +0.28% 4,064, DAX +0.57% 7,545 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK Data: UK Mar Global Goods Trade Deficit Stg7.66bn |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: harmonized consumer price inflation in April +0.3% m/m, +2.7% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, May 10 2011: |
| FED: Richmond Fed Pres Lacker told reporters Q1 GDP weakness is mostly transitory |
| GM to spend $2b on plants and hire 4000. |
| Dow +47.83 at 12732.51, Nasdaq +16.35 at 2859.60, S&P +6.83 at 1353.12 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +64.71 at 12749.39, Nasdaq +18.64 at 2861.54, S&P +8.32 at 1354.32 |
| US: EIA short-term energy outlook calls for WTI to average $103 in 2011 and $107 in 12. Sees world demand +1.4m bpd in 11. |
| Oil is back in the black |
| Dow +7.71 at 12741.18, Nasdaq +17.80 at 2861.77, S&P +7.86 at 1354.15 |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| EUR/USD holds within the range |
| US: March wholesale inv +1.1% |
| OIL: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: Stocks headed for higher open |
| GREECE, Press: EMU preparing additional bailout fund for Greece. |
| US: Apr export prices +1.1% |
| US: Apr import prices +2.2% |
| EU session review: Yen declines as stocks advance amid Greece bailout |
| OIL: |
| EUR/USD recovers and currently challenges offers $1.4345/50. Currently rate holds near $1.4350, above hourly lows on $1.4320. |
| ECB MERSCH: ECB delivers price stability |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: Greece is a rich country, must just sell assets |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: If you have debt, you repay your debt |
| GERMANY MERKEL: Must wait for EU/ECB/IMF report on Greece |
| EU focus: Euro volatile on Greek aid reports; dollar steady |
| SILVER: |
| GREECE, the head of Greeces debt agency, Petros Christodoulou: |
| GREECE T-BILL AUCTION RESULTS: 26-week T-bill; avg yield 4.88% (4.80%), cover 3.58 (3.81) |
| FTSE +1.06% 6,006; CAC +1.27% 4,058; DAX +1.24% 7,502 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro fell |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index +0.1% MoM, +0.3% YoY |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, May 10 2011: |
| Dow +68.87 at 12707.61, Nasdaq +20.23 at 2847.79, S&P +7.88 at 1348.08 |
| June WTI gains extend to $5.56, contract trades to $102.74. |
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| American focus: |
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| Dow +59.54 at 12698.19, Nasdaq +16.85 at 2844.38, S&P +6.58 at 1346.57 |
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| USD/CAD Forex |
| Moodys places Greece on review for possible downgrade. |
| Dow +9.23 at 12647.97, Nasdaq +4.32 at 2831.88, S&P +0.89 at 1341.09 |
| Oil holds solid gains on a rebound after last weeks sell-off. |
| S&P: Greece clearly needs more funding than EU/IMF see |
| Oil retreats |
| EUR/GBP under pressure |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks headed for early gains |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| ECB TRICHET: we all intend to solidly anchor inflation expectations |
| GREECE: S&P downgrades Greece to B from BB- and its still on watch neg. |
| EU session review: Euro advances; Yen drops |
| OIL: |
| USD/JPY holds tight |
| EUR/JPY weakens |
| OECD: March leading indicators point to slower expansion in most EU countries. |
| EU focus: U.K. Pound depreciates on rates |
| EUR/GBP breaks below stg0.8800 with rate extending its corrective pullback off highs of stg0.8818 to stg0.8790. Next support seen at stg0.8780. |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| GERMANY FINMIN: Wont comment on report Greece needs more aid. |
| FTSE -0.25% 5,962, CAC -0.88% 4,022, DAX -0.77% 7,435 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| EMU: May Investor Sentiment Index 10.9 |
| Asian stock close: |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| UK: Apr Halifax house price index -1.4% m/m, -3.7% 3m y/y |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| The German trade surplus rose to a seasonally-adjusted E15.3 billion in March |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, May 09 2011: |
| US: Mar consumer credit +$6b |
| Oil extend losses to over $2, to $97.80. |
| Dow +55.21 at 12639.38, Nasdaq +17.28 at 2832.00, S&P +5.36 at 1340.46 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +70.57 at 12654.74, Nasdaq +19.86 at 2834.58, S&P +7.01 at 1342.11 |
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| HSBC on US jobs |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Dow +164.16 at 12748.33, Nasdaq +40.70 at 2855.42, S&P +18.28 at 1353.38 |
| CS on Payrolls |
| CANDAA, BOCs Carney: Expects a strong Q1 in Canada, but worries about auto plants. |
| EUR/USD bounced to $1.4570 quickly after falling to $1.4450 following the Payrolls report. But rate failed to set above and retreated to current $1.4500. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Market talk: |
| Before the bell: Strong Payrolls may support stocks |
| EUR/USD above $1.4500 |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Apr AHE +2.1% Y/Y |
| US: Apr Unemploy rate +0.2 pt to 9% |
| US: Apr employ report +244k payrolls |
| Payrolls come at 12:30 GMT with median +185,000 |
| EU session review: Canadian Dollar rises after employment report; Euro set stable; US Dollar looks for Payrolls |
| EUR/GBP refreshed lows |
| Gold and Silver |
| ECB TRICHET: Comments on CNBC |
| Canada: Apr unemployment 7.6% |
| Canada: Apr employment +58.3k |
| USD/CAD weakens ahead of Canada data |
| EU focus: Euro jumps after Nowotny says ECB overinterpreted |
| EUR/GBP under pressure |
| OIL: June WTI recovers after earlier lows of $94.62 with a stronger recovery to $98.74, before easing back to $98.40. |
| GERMANY: Industry output +0.7% m/m and +11.2% y/y |
| ECB TRICHET: Drop in commodity prices good news; it helps economy to recover |
| FTSE -0.39% 5,897, CAC +0.18% 4,012, DAX +0.40% 7,407 |
| ECB NOWOTNY: Should be no idea about ECB being dovish |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| UK DATA: |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, May 06 2011: |
| NYMEX June light sweet crude settled down $9.44 at $99.80 per barrel, after trading in a $98.37 to $109.38 range. |
| Dow -61.27 at 12662.69, Nasdaq +9.05 at 2837.28, S&P -3.58 at 1343.74 |
| Oil slumps under $100, briefly, remains down $9.00 at $100.25. |
| FED: Kocherlakota says Fed has to start withdrawing stimulus now, have to start preparing for a tighter policy. |
| American focus: dollar gains across the board |
| Dow -42.23 at 12681.42, Nasdaq +6.39 at 2834.47, S&P -2.20 at 1345.12 |
| Minneapolis Fed Pres Kocherlakota: |
| Oil remains in the red by $6.90, trades at $102.33 and sliding quickly. |
| Dow -22.67 at 12701.14, Nasdaq +16.28 at 2844.51, S&P +0.38 at 1347.51 |
| EUR/USD trades under $1.4600 |
| Dow -56.99 at 12666.59, Nasdaq -5.89 at 2822.23, S&P -6.55 at 1340.77 |
| CANADA: Apr Ivey purchasing mgrs index 57.8; Mar 73.2 |
| ECB TRICHET: ECB prepared to support Japan in FX matters if needed |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: Stocks headed for weak open |
| ECB TRICHET: All know we will take our decision whenever appropriate |
| ECB TRICHET: Todays decision was unanimous |
| ECB TRICHET: Increase in infl during start 2011 due commodity price |
| ECB TRICHET: Risks to econ outlook broadly balanced |
| US: Initial jobless claims +43k to 474k in April 30 wk |
| EU session review: Euro holds tight after ECB decision and ahead of Trichets speach |
| ECB: Leaves rates unchanged at 1.25% |
| USD/JPY continues to slide |
| UK: BOE MPC leaves QE unchanged at stg200bln; rate unchanged at 0.5% |
| EU focus: Euro fell after weak statictic; focus on ECB and BOE |
| Ahead of BOEs rate decision: |
| Reaction on news: |
| GERMANY: Industrial orders -4.0% m/m and +9.6% y/y |
| AUD/USD weakens |
| FTSE +0.10% 5,990, CAC -0.23% 4,034, DAX +0.21% 7,390 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK: Apr CIPS svcs PMI 54.3 |
| Asian stock close: |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Technics on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, May 05 2011: |
| EUR/USD rebounds |
| Dow -86.09 at 12721.14, Nasdaq -15.45 at 2826.17, S&P -10.14 at 1346.48 |
| Analysts at BofA and ML says they are maintaining headline nonfarm payroll forecast at +210k. |
| Gold retreats |
| Gold retreats |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| USD/JPY retreats a bit |
| Dow -124.54 at 12683.28, Nasdaq -28.41 at 2813.21, S&P -14.00 at 1342.62 |
| US focus: Euro reaches 17-month high on ECB |
| USD/JPY challenges lows |
| Brent retreats |
| EUR/USD under $1.4900 |
| US: Apr 29 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks +3.421m bbl to 366.5m bbl. |
| Dow -31.71 at 12775.80, Nasdaq +1.28 at 2843.65, S&P -3.84 at 1352.87 |
| US: Apr nonmfg ISM 52.8 vs 57.3 Mar. |
| Orders desk: |
| JPM says they are sticking to their call for April payrolls report to show +180k. |
| Before the bell: |
| EUR/USD break above $1.4900 |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| US ADP LOOKS FOR +179,000 FOR APRIL PRIVATE PAYROLLS |
| European session: |
| US: Challenger reports 36,490 planned layoffs in April, down from the 41,528 reported in March and from 38,326 in April 2010. |
| European shares slightly lower on Wednesday |
| USD/JPY posted new session high |
| USD/CHF remains above Chf0.8600 |
| FTSE -0.17% 6,073, CAC +0.39% 6,073, DAX +0.41% 7,532 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: Retail sales surprised to the downside in March, falling 1.0% on the month to give an annual decline of 1.7% |
| Asian session: The yen and the dollar strengthened |
| UK Mar Net Consumer Credit stg0.108 bln |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| EUROZONE: Apr svcs PMI 56.7 |
| GERMANY: Apr svcs PMI 56.8 |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| UK Apr House Prices -0.2% m/m; -1.3% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, May 04 2011: |
| Portuguese PM says has reached agreement for aid. |
| Dow -24.22 at 12785.30, Nasdaq -30.92 at 2833.16, S&P -7.59 at 1353.63 |
| Gold posted fresh lows for the day under $1533.00, further fueling risk-off mood. |
| Dow +20.19 at 12828.11, Nasdaq -20.19 at 2843.89, S&P -2.50 at 1358.79 |
| American focus: |
| US: Ford NA-made US car sales 72,946 for April vs 57,849 a year ago. |
| US: Ford NA-made US light truck sales 116,338 for April vs 104,888 a year ago. |
| Dow +15.59 at 12823.10, Nasdaq -15.86 at 2848.22, S&P -2.84 at 1358.38 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| GOLD: |
| US: March factory new orders +3.0% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks set for a pullback |
| EUR/GBP refreshed highs |
| Precious metals: |
| AUD/USD falls further |
| EU session review: Yen, Dollar strengthen on stock declines |
| USD/JPY refreshed lows |
| CHINA PBOC: Reiterates prudent monetary policy stance |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| EUR/GBP retreats |
| USD/CAD close to C$0.9550 |
| FTSE-100 TECHS: |
| EU focus: Dollar sell-off pauses |
| UK: CBI Apr Sales Vol Balance 21% Vs +15% Mar |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The yen rose |
| EMU DATA: Industrial output prices in March up 0.7% on the month and 6.7% on the year |
| UK: CIPS Apr mfg PMI 54.6 |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tueday, May 03 2011: |
| EUR/USD eases |
| Dow +10.41 at 12820.79, Nasdaq -1.99 at 2871.55, S&P -0.03 at 1363.61 |
| ECB, Constancio: Says growth in EMU as a whole will be above 2010. |
| USD/CAD holds tight |
| Dow +3.48 at 12813.98, Nasdaq -7.57 at 2865.97, S&P -0.86 at 1362.75 |
| US focus: Dollar drops on prospects for interest rates |
| ECB: Indicators point to rising commodity prices over medium-term |
| EUR/USD retreats to $1.4870 after challenged $1.4900. Spots remain above the figure. |
| Analysts about ISM |
| Nomura on ISM |
| USD/JPY weakens |
| Dow +25.84 at 12836.12, Nasdaq +1.73 at 2875.27, S&P +2.28 at 1365.89 |
| US: Apr mfg ISM text: |
| US: Apr mfg ISM data: |
| US: Apr mfg ISM 60.4 vs 61.2. |
| The Institute for Supply Managements April manufacturing index, and construction spending figures due out at 14:00 GMT. |
| Before the bell: |
| Goldman on US housing |
| Canada Industrial Prices +0.9% In March |
| European session: |
| European shares keep positive mood |
| Greek FinMin: there must be no debt restructuring |
| European shares hit a two-month high |
| EUR/USD back above $1.4800 |
| FTSE Eurofirst +0.23% 1,160, CAC +0.42% 4,124, DAX +0.86% 7,579 |
| New BBK chief Weidmann: need to return to monetary policy normalcy |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| European Monetary Union Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Apr) 58.0 |
| Germany Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Apr) 62.0 |
| FOREX: weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, May 02 2011: |
| ASIA: The national holidays making up the Golden Week are: April 29 - Showa Day (Showa no hi); May 3 - Constitution Day (Kenpo kinenbi); May 4 - Greenery Day (Midori no hi); May 5 - Childrens Day (Kodomo no hi). |
| Dow +47.89 at 12811.30, Nasdaq -1.13 at 2871.40, S&P +2.41 at 1362.89 |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| Dow +63.01 at 12826.41, Nasdaq +1.98 at 2874.51, S&P +3.14 at 1363.62 |
| Gold posts a new life high of 1553.20/oz with further targets in the stratosphere include $1575 and $1600. |
| OIL: |
| AUD/USD refreshed record highs around $1.0964 before rate retreated to current $1.0948 amid an overall weak dollar and solid commodity prices. |
| Dow +61.38 at 12824.69, Nasdaq -1.43 at 2871.10, S&P +2.14 at 1362.60 |
| US focus: Dollar index under pressure; Franc rallies |
| GBP/USD rises |
| USD/CAD volatile |
| GOLD: |
| Dow +18.09 at 12781.40, Nasdaq -7.05 at 2865.48, S&P -1.14 at 1359.34 |
| US: Apr U-Mich final consumer sentiment 69.8 vs 69.6p and 67.5f in March. |
| US: Apr Chicago PMI 67.6 vs 70.6 Mar |
| Before the bell: |
| CANADA: Feb GDP -0.2% vs Jan +0.5% |
| US: Mar Personal Income +0.5%, PCE +0.6% and PCE core px +0.1% |
| European stocks still look for direction |
| EU session review: Dollar remains under pressure |
| EUR/GBP retreats |
| Orders desk: |
| European stocks: |
| EUR/USD keeps positive mood |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: The Eurozone unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.9%; Annual consumer price inflation in the Eurozone surprised to the upside in April, hitting a 30-month high of 2.8% |
| Asian session: The dollar weakened |
| Комментарии главы ШНБ оказали поддержку франку |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY DATA: Retail sales -2.1% on the month in March, -3.5% on the yea |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Apr 29 2011: |
| Техника по EUR/USD |
| Microsoft reports Q3 EPS of $0.61 on revenue of $16.43 billion |
| Dow +48.78 at 12739.74, Nasdaq -2.04 at 2867.84, S&P +2.40 at 1358.06 |
| Bild: Germany to support Draghi for ECB president. |
| Dow +37.54 at 12728.31, Nasdaq -5.54 at 2864.34, S&P +1.18 at 1356.84 |
| Dow +46.39 at 12737.10, Nasdaq -4.28 at 2865.58, S&P +1.94 at 1357.60 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +14.57 at 12705.83, Nasdaq -8.31 at 2861.57, S&P +0.16 at 1355.82 |
| BMO on GDP |
| Dow +11.65 at 12702.61, Nasdaq -3.23 at 2866.65, S&P +0.58 at 1356.24 |
| US: March NAR Pending Home Sales Index +5.1% to 94.1 vs 89.5 Feb. |
| Dow +10.07 at 12701.03, Nasdaq -4.93 at 2864.95, S&P -0.61 at 1355.05 |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks head for weak open |
| EUR/GBP tries to recover |
| AUD/USD below $1.0900 |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Initial jobless claims +25,000 to 429k in Apr 23 wk |
| US: Q1 real GDP +1.8% |
| US Q1 GDP preliminary data are due to come at 12:30 GMT with median of +0.5% m/m and +1.8% y/y |
| EU session review: Dollar index declines to lowest since 2008 |
| FOMC reacts |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EUR/USD sinks back under earlier lows at $1.4826 and currently holds around $1.4819. Support is around $1.4800/90. |
| GERMANY: Germany DIW forecast 1Q GDP OF +0.9%; 2Q GDP OF +0.6% |
| EU focus: Dollar extends slide after Fed |
| BOE SENTANCE: Global economy is in fact growing very strongly |
| EUR/GBP holds above stg0.8900 |
| EUR/USD printed hourly high on $1.4866 before it retreated to curent $1.4841. rate still holds below overnight highs on $1.4880. |
| FTSE +0.05% 6,071, CAC +0.72% 4,097, DAX +0.56% 7,447 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa: |
| Asian stocks close: |
| GERMANY DATA: Germany April SA unemployment rate 7.1%; April sa unemployment -37k |
| Asian session: The dollar fell |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY DATA: March import prices +1.1% m/m, +11.3% y/y |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Apr 28 2011: |
| FED: Bernanke Q&A |
| FED, Bernanke: |
| FOMCs new estimates: |
| Dow +43.59 at 12639.04, Nasdaq +6.94 at 2854.48, S&P +1.89 at 1349.13 |
| HFE on FOMCs statement |
| FTN on FOMCs statement |
| US focus: Dollar declines versus Euro after Fed |
| FED-early FOMC stmt: |
| Dow +19.98 at 12615.35, Nasdaq +0.91 at 2848.45, S&P -0.88 at 1346.45 |
| Dow +19.98 at 12615.35, Nasdaq +0.91 at 2848.45, S&P -0.88 at 1346.45 |
| Pierpont on US data |
| EUR/JPY probed Y121.00 |
| OIL: Skids lower after large inventory build, trades to $111.05, down $1.15 now. |
| US: Apr 22 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks +6.156m to 363.1m bbl. |
| JPM says on durables |
| Dow +5.30 at 12600.67, Nasdaq +3.96 at 2851.50, S&P +0.71 at 1347.95 |
| GBP/USD keeps positive mood |
| Before the bell: |
| US: Mar durable goods orders +2.5%; ex transport +1.3%, ex defense +2.3% |
| European session: |
| Pierpont Securities on FOMC outcome |
| Orders desk: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| GERMANY: Will decide together with France on ECB president |
| FTSE -0.11% 6,062, CAC +0.38% 4,061, DAX +0.55% 7,397 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: February sa industry new orders +0.9% m/m, +21.3% y/y |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK DATA: Q1 Preliminary GDP up to +0.5% q/q; +1.8% y/y |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Asian session: The Australian dollar rose |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Germany: Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey (May) 5.7 |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Apr 27 2011: |
| Dow +109.10 at 12588.98, Nasdaq +20.93 at 2846.18, S&P +11.13 at 1346.38 |
| Gold and silver remain soft, weighed by the profit-taking and paring of positions seen earlier. |
| Dow +114.55 at 12594.43, Nasdaq +26.87 at 2852.75, S&P +12.65 at 1347.90 |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Dow +11.29 at 12591.23, Nasdaq +26.15 at 2852.03, S&P +12.37 at 1347.97 |
| ECBs Liikanen: there is no euro crisis and that euro is firm. |
| Dow +81.21 at 12561.61, Nasdaq +20.80 at 2846.58, S&P +10.04 at 1345.29 |
| USD/CAD remains under pressure |
| CS on consumer confidence |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Dow +51.84 at 12531.72, Nasdaq +12.19 at 1838.07, S&P +6.24 at 1341.49 |
| US: Apr Conference Bd consumer confidence 65.4 vs 63.8 March |
| EUR/GBP holds higher |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: APR TOTAL ORDERS -11% VS +5% MAR |
| EUR/USD refreshed 2011 highs |
| FTSE +0.38% 6,041, CAC +0.42% 4,039, DAX +0.43% 7,327 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| USD/CHF under pressure |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Reaction on news: |
| USD/CHF under pressure |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised for earnings boost |
| Reaction on news: |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: APR TOTAL ORDERS -11% VS +5% MAR |
| EUR/USD refreshed 2011 highs |
| FTSE +0.38% 6,041, CAC +0.42% 4,039, DAX +0.43% 7,327 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| FTSE +0.38% 6,041, CAC +0.42% 4,039, DAX +0.43% 7,327 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Reaction on news: |
| EUR/USD refreshed 2011 highs |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: APR TOTAL ORDERS -11% VS +5% MAR |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| EUR/USD refreshed 2011 highs |
| US: Feb S&P Case-Shiller unadj home prices -3.3% YOY. |
| EUR/USD gains traction |
| Wall Street: Dow and Nasdaq futures holding slight gains, sufficient to erase light Monday losses (Dow futures are up 38 points, Nasdaq futures are ahead by 8). |
| AUD/USD rises again |
| US CORPS/US STOCKS: |
| EU session review: Dollar falls ahead of FOMC |
| JPM ahead of FOMC |
| EUR/USD holds tight |
| EU focus: Euro dips after Trichet remarks |
| USD/CHF under pressure |
| Reaction on news: |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: APR TOTAL ORDERS -11% VS +5% MAR |
| EUR/USD refreshed 2011 highs |
| EUR/GBP holds higher |
| FTSE +0.38% 6,041, CAC +0.42% 4,039, DAX +0.43% 7,327 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Asian Session: The yen fell |
| Oxana Fedorova TeleTrade Müşterisi oldu! |
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| Change in CFD trading schedule on April 21st and 22nd 2011 |
| Stocks: Tuesday's Review |
| GOLD: |
| GOLD: |
| FTSE +1.88% 6,008, CAC +1.71% 3,975, DAX +2.20% 7,194 |
| European stocks retain positive mood |
| COMPANY NEWS: Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported Q1 EPS ex-items of $0.54 vs. analysts' estimates for $0.57. |
| CitiFX Techs have put out a short EUR/USD recommendation, going short at $1.4287, looking for at least $1.4030, placing a stops at $1.4390. |
| USD/CAD falls after strong CPI data |
| Stocks: Monday's Review |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on April 21st and 22nd 2011 |
| BOE SENTANCE: Employment data shows recovery on track |
| Stocks: Thursday's review |
| EUR/JPY probes around Y120.00 |
| Asian Stocks Close |
| EUR/JPY probes around Y120.00 |
| ECB BINI SMAGHI: At end of easing cycle, rates low, as in 2005 |
| FTSE -0.57% 5,976, CAC -0.53% 3,985, DAX -0.27% 7,158 |
| The TeleTRADE company has opened a new office in Warsaw |
| Stocks: Tuesday's Review |
| TeleTRADE Company has opened a subsidiary in the capital of Poland |
| IEA Oil Market Report: high oil prices denting demand,could dampen global upswing |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| IMF: World Economic Outlook |
| Dow +33.66 at 12401.75, Nasdaq +4.74 at 2785.12, S&P +3.22 at 1331.26 |
| EMU: Joint forecasts by Ifo, Istat, Insee: |
| GBP/USD reached $1.6400 |
| EUR/JPY under pressure |
| FED: NY Feds Dudley says US wages extremely benign and inflation expectations not unanchored. Commods rise to be temporary. |
| European session: yen gains; euro may corrects its resent gains |
| FED: NY Feds Dudley said shouldnt be overly enthusiastic about retightening, seems to still be some considerable slack. |
| European shares slipped on Monday |
| AUD/USD eased somewhat |
| EUR/USD tries to extend the rise |
| Oil under pressure |
| OECD: February leading indicators point to expansion in most countries |
| IMF says global econ growth has broadened |
| European stoks under pressure |
| Dow +10.26 at 12419.60, Nasdaq +2.40 at 2798.54, S&P +2.29 at 1335.80 |
| FEDS FISHER: |
| EU REHN: Portugal program likely to total around E80bln |
| Before the bell: Stocks set to continue rebound |
| US: Feb wholesale inv +1.0% |
| Orders desk: |
| Canada Housing Starts +2.8% In Mar |
| RBS change its Bank of England rate forecast |
| Oil posted a new 2 year high of $111.88. The next level of resistance seen at $112.94. |
| European session: |
| CANADA: Mar employment -1.5k (Feb +15.1k) |
| Oil retreats |
| EU JUNCKER: Portgual aid based on fiscal adjustment, growth reforms |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| Gold sitting just under the new all time high set earlier at $1470.65, with silver also just under the fresh 31 yr high of $40.25 set this morning. |
| European stoks keep positive mood |
| ECB TUMPEL-GUGERELL: euro has confidence of investors, citizens |
| FTSE +0.73% 6,051, CAC +0.81% 4,061, DAX +0.53% 7,217 |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Dow -61.99 at 12364.76, Nasdaq -7.55 at 2792.27, S&P -5.77 at 1329.77 |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Apr 08 2011: |
| Asian session: The yen and dollar fell |
| Deutsche Bank: ECB to rise the rate to 2.00% by the end of the year |
| Oil ending the NYMEX floor session around $110.23, +$1.41 on the day and in the upper limit of the days $108.67/110.44 range |
| UK DATA: Mar producer output prices +0.9% m/m; +5.4% y/y; Mar producer input prices +3.7% m/m; +14.6% y/y |
| Asian stocks close |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| American focus: |
| Dow -56.75 at 12370.10, Nasdaq -5.50 at 2794.32, S&P -4.73 at 1330.81 |
| Dow -39.36 at 12387.39, Nasdaq -7.13 at 2792.69, S&P -3.29 at 1332.25 |
| FEDS LACKER: RATE HIKES BY YEAR-END CERTAINLY POSSIBLE |
| ECB ORDONEZ: Euro pact go right direction |
| IMF: RISING OIL SCARCITY MAYBE ONLY MODERATE GROWTH CONSTRAINT |
| IMF: RISING OIL SCARCITY MAYBE ONLY MODERATE GROWTH CONSTRAINT |
| Dow -25.32 at 12401.43, Nasdaq +2.52 at 2802.34, S&P -0.45 at 1335.09 |
| ECBs Trichet: We wont accept 2d-rd effects; our clear message today |
| ECBs Trichet: We wont accept 2d-rd effects; our clear message today |
| TRICHET: Spain did a lot of things in past,has things to do yet |
| ECB Trichets press-conference: |
| ECB TRICHET: |
| ECB TRICHET: Rate hike to help keep inflation expect firmly anchored |
| Option expiries for todays 14:00 GMT cut: |
| ECB TRICHET: Potential risks from disasters in Japan |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised to edge higher |
| ECB TRICHET: Q&A |
| EU session review: ECB hiked its rate; euro recovers |
| US: Initial jobless claims -10k to 382k in April 2 wk |
| ECB Trichets press-conference: |
| ECB: Hikes refi rate 25bp to 1.25%, as expected |
| BOE rate decision reaction: GBP/USD fell under $1.6300 to $1.6297 after the BOE leaves rates unchanged. Decision was widely expected with a very slim chance the Bank would have hiked rates. |
| GBP/USD under $1.6300 |
| Ahead of ECB rate decision |
| EU focus: Euro slips from recent peaks before ECB |
| UK: BOE leaves rate unchanged at 0.5%, QE unchanged at stg200bln |
| Ahead of BOE rate decision |
| GERMANY: Industrial production +1.6% m/m; +14.8% y/y |
| EUR/USD draggs lower |
| FTSE +0.02% 6,043, CAC +0.23% 4,058, DAX 0.00% 7,215 |
| Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa: |
| Option expiries for todays 14:00 GMT cut: |
| Asian session: Australia’s dollar climbed to a record versus the greenback |
| Asian stocks close |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Apr 07 2011: |
| Portugal, PM Socrates: government decided today to ask EU for help. |
| Potuguese finmin reportedly tells local press that it is necessary to resort to European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) |
| Dow +25.92 at 12419.82, Nasdaq +4.76 at 2795.95, S&P +1.39 at 1334.02 |
| Dow +21.50 at 12415.40, Nasdaq +1.08 at 2792.27, S&P +0.16 at 1332.79 |
| Analysts do not see a BOE rate move, but near 50% say there is a chance of a May hike |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY, Econmin: Germany will be able to meet EU deficit goal in 2011; 2011 GDP likely above fcast +2.3%. |
| OIL: May WTI Nymex crude edged up towards Mondays high of $108.78, stalling at $108.68. Prices remains firm on MENA and African concerns. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| FX OPTIONS: London expiries for todays 1400GMT: |
| CANADA: March IVEY PMI 73.2 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| USD/JPY gets higher |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised for gains |
| EUR/JPY retreats |
| EU session review: Euro appreciates before ECB rates meeting |
| GBP/USD weakens again |
| JPM on FOMC |
| American focus: |
| AUD/USD holds higher |
| Dow +33.04 at 12433.07, Nasdaq +15.04 at 2804.23, S&P +4.35 at 1337.22 |
| FED, Kocherlakota: FED commited to keep inflation under control |
| GOLD: |
| Spot gold posts a new record high of $1450.14/oz; silver a new 31-year high at $38.99/oz |
| EU focus: Yen falls as BOJ meets |
| GBP/JPY above lows |
| FED: Mar 15 FOMC minutes (2) |
| FED: Mar 15 FOMC minutes |
| GERMANY: Industrial new +2.4% m/m, +20,1% y/y |
| Asian session: The yen dropped |
| GBP/USD above lows |
| FTSE +0.30% 6,025, CAC -0.50% 4,022, DAX +0.04% 7,178 |
| EMU GDP +0.3% q/q, +2.0% y/y |
| UK DATA: Feb manufacturing output unch. m/m; +4.9% y/y; Feb industrial production -1.2% m/m; +2.4% y/y |
| OPTIONS: London expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Apr 06 2011: |
| Forex: Tusdays review |
| Asian stocks close |
| Hot stocks: |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Switzerland: Consumer Price Index (Mar) +0.6% МоМ, +1.0% YoY |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| FED, Kocherlakota: FED commited to keep inflation under control |
| Before the bell: Nasdaqs Apple may drag on stocks |
| GBP/USD reprinted highs |
| EUR/USD rebounds |
| US: Mar nonmfg ISM data |
| US: Mar nonmfg ISM 57.3 vs 59.7 Feb. |
| Dow +7.42 at 12407.45, Nasdaq +8.12 at 2797.31, S&P +1.61 at 1334.48 |
| Dow -39.28 at 12360.75, Nasdaq -0.82 at 2788.32, S&P -1.97 at 1331.00 |
| AUD/USD back to $1.0320 |
| USD/JPY set stable |
| EUR/JPY holds tight |
| GOLD: |
| Retail sales in the Eurozone unexpectedly declined in February, slipping 0.1% on the month, resulting in an annual increase of 0.1% |
| EU focus: Euro below recent peaks; market awaits FOMCs minutes |
| ECB ORDONEZ: Euro pact go right direction |
| FTSE -0.29% 6,000, CAC -0.52% 4,022, DAX -0.29% 7,155 |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| CHINA: PBOC hikes interes rate by 25 points (effective April 6) |
| AUD/USD weakens |
| ECB ORDONEZ: Euro pact go right direction |
| OPTIONS: London expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| REACT: Cable rallies 55 pips to $1.6211 following release of stronger than expected UK CIPS PMI services data. |
| UK PMI CIPS services 57.1 |
| Dow +21.70 at 12398.41, Nasdaq +2.81 at 2792.41, S&P +0.85 at 1333.26 |
| European final Mar services PMI 57.2 |
| US focus: Dollar holds tight after Lockharts speech |
| German final Mar service PMI 60.1 |
| Dow +10.98 at 12387.70, Nasdaq -4.47 at 2785.13, S&P -1.13 at 1331.28 |
| OIL: |
| Silver rises: |
| Forex: Tusdays review |
| Dow -4.23 at 12373.61, Nasdaq -9.45 at 2780.15, S&P -2.88 at 1329.53 |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| Dow +9.46 at 12386.18, Nasdaq -6.56 at 2783.04, S&P -1.62 at 1330.79 |
| USD/JPY holds steady |
| AUD/USD refreshed 30 year high |
| The BOC Business Outlook Survey says: |
| ECB TRICHET: Proposals to strengthen EMU governance not enough |
| Dow +10.37 at 12387.09, Nasdaq +0.08 at 2789.68, S&P +1.08 at 1333.49 |
| Dow +20.36 at 12397.61, Nasdaq +3.82 at 2793.42, S&P +2.58 at 1334.99 |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Apr 05 2011: |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Goldman downgraded Q1 GDP estimate to 2.5% from 3.5%. |
| European session: |
| Before the bell: |
| Options expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| WTI Mаy Crude slips back to $108.30 after earlier highs of $108.75, in lacklustre trade. |
| European stocks rose on Monday |
| Moodys: recent Ireland bank stress tests are good for Irish banks but negative for the sovereign |
| Silver hits fresh 31-year high at $38.52. |
| FTSE +0.18% 6,021, CAC -0.06% 4,052, DAX +0.15% 7,190 |
| Asian stocks close: |
| OPTIONS: expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| UK Mar Construction PMI 56.4 |
| FOREX: weekly review |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| EMU DATA: Producer prices in the Eurozone rose 0.8% on the month in February, resulting in an annual inflation figure of +6.6% |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| American focus: |
| Dow +90.56 at 12410.29, Nasdaq +18.02 at 2799.09, S&P +10.97 at 1336.80 |
| Nomura: |
| Dow +92.18 at 12411.91, Nasdaq +19.13 at 2800.20, S&P +11.09 at 1336.92 |
| Aladdin Capital is revising its US unemployment forecast to 8.0% by end 2011. |
| Barclays: estimate for Q1 11 GDP stands at 2.0-2.5%. |
| Ford reports 80,255 Mar domestic auto sales. |
| Chrysler reports 33,643 car and 88,087 truck domestic auto sales for Mar. |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Dow +75.00 at 12394.73, Nasdaq +15.81 at 2796.88, S&P +9.14 at 1334.97 |
| FED, Dudley: US recovery is better than 6 months ago but not as good as 1 month ago |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Apr 04 2011: |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| FED, Dudley: US recovery is better than 6 months ago but not as good as 1 month ago |
| FED, Dudley: Jobs data were encouraging |
| FED, Dudley: Fed will keep close eye on infl expectations |
| FED, Dudley: Its too soon to say what FOMC will or not do re exit |
| FED, Dudley: Core infl may rise but should not go much higher |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| HSBC on GDP |
| HFE on Payrolls |
| HFE on ISM |
| US: Feb construction spending -1.4% |
| Before the bell: Stocks head for gains after Payrolls |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| US: Mar Unemploy rate -0.1pt to 8.8% |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Mar AHE +2% y/y |
| Chinese mainland financial markets will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the Ching Ming holiday. Hong Kong markets will be closed only on Tuesday. |
| EU session review: Yen declines for seventh day ahead of US data |
| AUD/USD holds higher |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EU focus: Yen pressured ahead of U.S. jobs |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE +0.85% 5,959, CAC +0.55% 4,011, DAX +0.93% 7,107 |
| Asian stocks close: |
| The jobless rate in the Eurozone fell for the first time in February to an expected 9.9% |
| Asian session: |
| UK: CIPS Mar mfg PMI 57.1 |
| EUROZONE: Mar mfg PMI 57.5; |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| GERMANY:Mar mfg PMI 60.9 |
| Swiss Feb Retail Sales +1.5% y/y |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| RBS says unemply claims data do not alter their outlook and they are looking for +180k Mar overall payrolls. |
| Dow -14.23 at 12336.38, Nasdaq -5.60 at 2771.19, S&P -2.83 at 1325.43 |
| Dow +15.63 at 12366.05, Nasdaq +2.32 at 2778.78, S&P +0.13 at 1328.58 |
| American focus: |
| Irish Central Bank: stress tests show banks have to raise E24 billion |
| US: Initial jobless claims -6k to 388k |
| US: Mar Chicago PM data |
| Citi on Chicago PMI |
| Dow +10.63 at 12360.19, Nasdaq +1.33 at 2778.19, S&P +0.92 at 1329.18 |
| ECB: To accept Irish debt as collateral regardless of rating |
| Portugals President says countrys economic situation is |
| Portugals President announced June 5 election date. |
| Dow +4.84 at 12355.42, Nasdaq +0.58 at 2777.62, S&P -0.89 at 1327.32 |
| US: Fed factory new orders -0.1% |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| US: CHICAGO PURCHASERS INDEX 70.6 MAR VS. 71.2 FEB |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Apr 01 2011: |
| CANADA: Jan GDP +0.5% m/m |
| Reaction on news: |
| HSBC lowers its growth forecasts for the US, 2011 moves to 2.9% from 3.4%, 2012 from 3.4% to 3.3%. |
| EU focus: Euro rises against Dollar after inflation accelerates |
| USD/CAD weakens, heading for Mar 9 low of C$0.9667. Rate currently holds around C$0.9681. Traders advise of solid bids ahead of the lows, but sellers persist. |
| EUR/GBP refresed 2011 highs |
| CRUDE TECHS: |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| ECB WEBER: Must return to fundamental EMU rules |
| EU focus: Euro rises after strong data |
| EMU DATA: March annual consumer price inflation came to 2.6% |
| Forex: Wednedays review |
| Asian session: The yen rose |
| Asian stocks close |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Germany Mar sa Unemployment Rate 7.1%; Mar sa Unemployment -55k |
| Hot stocks: Citigroup, Valeant, Bank of America |
| Dow +90.54 at 12375.56, Nasdaq +19.93 at 2776.53, S&P +10.54 at 1329.65 |
| Dow +92.98 at 12371.99, Nasdaq +19.19 at 2776.08, S&P +10.60 at 1330.04 |
| Dow +96.27 at 12375.28, Nasdaq +21.17 at 2778.06, S&P +11.06 at 1330.50 |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| CS on GDP |
| US focus: Yen falls to three-week low versus the Dollar |
| EUR/USD remains within a former range |
| European stocks hit a three-week high |
| US: Mar Challenger layoffs 41,528, -18% from 50,702 in Feb and -39% YOY |
| European session: market awaits US jobs data |
| FITCH: EU summit wont improve peripheral financing conditions |
| Canada: Raw Materials Prices Index Feb +11.0% Y/Y |
| US: Mar ADP privat employment +201k. |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| Before the bell: Stocks set to continue rebound |
| US: EIA crude stocks +2.9m bbl to 355.7m. |
| UK CBI DIST TRADES: MAR SALES VOL BALANCE +15% VS +6% FEB |
| GBP/USD gains on stronger than forecast CBI data |
| GBP/USD recovers |
| Asian Stocks Close |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Asian session: yen fell |
| Orders desk: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Mar 31 2011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| European stoks keep positive mood |
| EMU DATA: Eurozone economic sentiment by fell less than expected in March to 107.3 |
| FTSE +0.36% 5,953, CAC +0.60% 4,012, DAX +1.07% 7,009 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Dow +61.34 at 12259.15, Nasdaq +17.03 at 2747.71, S&P +5.10 at 1315.29 |
| Dow +60.06 at 12257.94, Nasdaq +15.67 at 2746.35, S&P +4.67 at 1314.86 |
| AUD/USD posted new session high |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Mar 30 2011: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| American focus: |
| Dow +54.57 at 12252.45, Nasdaq +19.62 at 2750.30, S&P +5.01 at 1315.20 |
| Dow +58.32 at 12256.20, Nasdaq +18.87 at 2749.55, S&P +4.57 at 1314.76 |
| CIBC on confidence drop |
| ECB STARK: ECB aid program for Irish banks just a rumour |
| S&P downgrades Portugal to BBB- and outlook is negative. |
| HFE: March consumer conf at 63.4 was bad but |
| UK, OSBORNE: Economy faces two challenges - inflation and EMU debt crisis |
| UK OSBORNE: Inflation largely driven by commodity prices |
| Dow +28.35 at 12226.23, Nasdaq +11.35 at 2742.03, S&P +1.32 at 1311.51 |
| Dow -7.60 at 12189.90, Nasdaq -6.71 at 2723.97, S&P -3.43 at 1306.76 |
| US: Mar Conference Bd consumer confidence 63.4 vs 72.0 Feb |
| S&P downgrades Greece to BB- from BB+; still on watch negative. |
| S&P downgrades Portugal to BBB- and outlook is negative. |
| Before the bell: Stocks look for a slightly higher start |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| USD/JPY holds higher |
| USD/JPY goes higher |
| EUR/USD challenged $1.4050 |
| EU session review: Euro advances against Japanese Yen |
| GERMANY: Mar prel. HICP +0.5% m/m, +2.2% y/y |
| BANK OF PORTUGAL: Forecast Portuguese GDP -1.4% 2011, +0.3% 2012 |
| EUR/JPY holds higher |
| EU focus: Yields help dollar rise vs yen |
| FED BULLARD: Policy normalization is a key issue for 2011 |
| FED BULLARD: Policy normalization is a key issue for 2011 |
| EUR/USD probes $1.4100 |
| FTSE -0.01% 5,904, CAC -0.19% 3,969, DAX -0.25% 6,922 |
| UK DATA: Q4 GDP revised up to -0.5% q/q; +1.5% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| US focus: Yen declines on signs of economic strength and radiation concern at plant |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Asian stocks close: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Dow +22.48 at 12243.07, Nasdaq +2.46 at 2745.52, S&P +2.23 at 1316.03 |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Dow +21.04 at 12241.63, Nasdaq +1.36 at 2744.42, S&P +1.57 at 1315.37 |
| EUR/USD holds under $1.4100 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| CitiFX on AUD/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Mar 29 2011: |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| EUR/USD holds above $1.4100 |
| Dow +34.43 at 12255.05, Nasdaq +4.65 at 2747.71, S&P +3.56 at 1317.36 |
| ECB, Trichet: hopes EMU rate spreads gradually decline with new policies. |
| Gold: |
| Pierpont Securities says Q1 real growth is running +2.8% and the offset may be higher Q2 growth. |
| US: NAR FEB PENDING HOME SALES +2.1% TO 90.8; -8.2% Y/Y |
| European session: |
| Before the bell: Stocks set to continue rebound |
| EUR/USD got support near $1.4020 |
| US: Feb Personal Income +0.3%, PCE +0.7%), PCE core prices +0.2% for +0.9% YOY |
| AUD/USD: under pressure |
| Portugal 10-year spread extends widening and now 4bps wider vs Bunds at +455bps |
| European stocks: |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| BOE SENTANCE: Repeats rate hike should not be put off |
| FTSE +0.28% 5,917, CAC +0.34% 3,986, DAX +0.29% 6,966 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Mar 28 2011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Dow +66.87 at 12237.43, Nasdaq +20.65 at 2757.07, S&P +7.05 at 1316.71 |
| USD/CHF challenged Chf0.9200 before retreated to Chf0.9187. Rate triggered stops on Chf0.9160. |
| Dow +66.87 at 12237.43, Nasdaq +20.65 at 2757.07, S&P +7.05 at 1316.71 |
| GBP/USD falls |
| US focus: Euro declines as debt concern persists; Australian Dollar rises to record |
| Wall Street: |
| OIL: May WTI bounced again from earlier lows of $104.48 and edged the earlier high to $105.87 before easing back to $105.55. |
| Dow +31.79 at 12203.63, Nasdaq +8.87 at 2745.89, S&P +9.77 at 1312.39 |
| Before the bell: Stocks set to continue rebound |
| CIBC on GDP |
| Reuters/Michigan text: |
| CS says the mix in GDP was still good |
| BLS state employment data show +280k total vs the official payroll est at +192k |
| US: Mar final Rtrs U-Mich consumer sentiment 67.5 vs 68.2p and Feb final reading of 77.5. |
| S&P: Ratings of |
| US, Nomura: Claims |
| Dow +52.68 at 12135.07, Nasdaq +13.41 at 2711.00, S&P +3.78 at 1301.32 |
| EUR/JPY tested sesion high |
| European shares keep positive mood |
| US: Initial jobless claims -5k to 382k in Mar. 19 wk |
| Goldman on QE2 |
| US: Feb durable goods orders ex defense +0.4% |
| US: Feb durable goods orders ex transport -0.6% |
| US: Feb durable goods orders -0.9% |
| European session: |
| US 4Q 3RD GDP +3.1% V 2ND +2.8% |
| Orders desk: |
| FTSE +25.180 +0.43% 5,906, CAC +3.430 +0.09% 3,972, DAX +36.640 +0.53% 6,970 |
| Orders desk: |
| EMU: M3 Money Supply (YoY) (Feb) 2.0% |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: |
| GERMANY: Mar Ifo business sentiment 111.1 |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Dow +75.53 at 12161.55, Nasdaq +32.02 at 2730.32, S&P +9.83 at 1307.37 |
| DB: |
| Dow +75.95 at 12161.97, Nasdaq +34.45 at 2732.75, S&P +10.47 at 1308.01 |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Mar 25 2011: |
| EU focus: Euro rallies as ECB interest-rate speculation outweighs Portugal, Spain |
| EUR/JPY retreats a bit after printing highs on Y114.52. Cross currently holds around Y114.48 despite recent demand from model funds. |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Mar 24 2011: |
| EUR/JPY holds higher |
| GBP/USD tested $1.6200 |
| ECB LIIKANEN: EMU states w/aid must implement all measures required |
| ECB LIIKANEN: EMU states w/aid must implement all measures required |
| FRANCE: Mar flash mfg PMI 56.6 |
| Asian session review: Euro falls versus Dollar, Yen after Moodys cuts ratings on Spanish banks |
| REACT: |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| EUROZONE: Mar flash svcs PMI 56.9 |
| EUROZONE: Mar flash mfg PMI 57.7 |
| GERMANY: Feb svcs PMI 60.1 |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| GERMANY: Mar flash mfg PMI 60.9 |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| GOLD: |
| ECB DRAGHI: Must remain vigilant to assure price stability |
| ECB STARK: Conditions there, good reasons to normalize monpol |
| Germany FinMin Schaeuble: there is still a lot to do on eurozone debt crisis, but good progress made |
| USD/JPY weakens |
| PORTUGAL: President preparing to call elections |
| PORTUGAL: President ready to accept PMs resignation |
| USD/CAD holds below highs |
| MOF: Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda |
| OIL: |
| US focus:Euro declines on debt-fund plan delay, Portugal |
| JAPAN STOCKS CLOSE: |
| EU: Major European bourses are initially seen trading modestly lower Thursday with the FSTE up 3, the DAX up 3, the CAC up 2 and the Eurostoxx 50 up 1. |
| Daily history for Wednesday, Mar 232011: |
| US: Mar 18 wk EIA oil data: crude stocks +2.1m to 352.8m bbl. |
| BNP Paribas on EUR |
| Dow -32.21 at 11986.42, Nasdaq -18.66 at 2665.21, S&P -7.32 at 1286.45 |
| Dow -31.60 at 11990.09, Nasdaq -15.95 at 2668.95, S&P -8.18 at 1286.20 |
| EUR/JPY tech comments |
| US: Feb new home sales -16.9% to record low 250k |
| Before the bell: |
| UK OBR: Raises UK Q4 2012 CPI forecast to 2.5% from 1.9% |
| UK OSBORNE: Corporation tax to be cut by 2% from April |
| UK OSBORNE: There will be no Budget give away |
| European shares edged higher on Wednesday |
| European session: |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Mar 23 2011: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Sources: EU decision on how to increase effective capacity of EFSF to E440bln to be taken only by end-june. |
| EUR/USD back above $1.4200 |
| BINI SMAGHI: Keeping ECB rates so low is very expansionary |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| EMU Jan sa industry new orders +0.1% m/m, +20.9% y/y |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| FTSE +25 +0.43% 5,788, CAC +21 +0.54% 3,914, DAX +19 +0.28% 6,800 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro declined |
| BOE MPC votes 6,3 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5% and the size of the Asset Purchase Programme at stg200 billion. |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| Dow -21.20 at 12015.33, Nasdaq -12.07 at 2680.02, S&P -4.88 at 1293.50 |
| US focus: Euro falls as Irish note yields add |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| GOLD: |
| OIL: |
| Dow -11.28 at 12025.25, Nasdaq -7.48 at 2684.61, S&P -3.53 at 1294.85 |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| EUR/USD holds tight |
| OIL: |
| European stocks under pressure |
| Dow -7.19 at 12029.70, Nasdaq -3.85 at 2688.22, S&P -1.98 at 1296.63 |
| BOE Sentance: Risk Of Destabilising Rate Hikes; CPI Over 5% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| ECB TRICHET: FX intervention was best way to deal with Japan |
| Orders desk: |
| Before the bell: |
| ECB TRICHET: Looking very, very carefully at Japan disaster impact |
| EUR/USD holds tight |
| FED: Fisher expects around 3.5% growth in US this year |
| CANADA: Jan retail sales -0.3% m/m vs Dec -0.2% |
| European session: |
| EUR/USD goes higher |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| US focus: Yen declines as Japan nuclear plant risk eases |
| European stocks under pressure |
| AUD/USD posted new session high |
| OIL: |
| GBP/USD refreshes highs |
| ECB STARK: Conditions there, good reasons to normalize monpol |
| GBP/USD reached $1.6400 |
| Dow +187.09 at 12045.61, Nasdaq +50.37 at 2694.04, S&P +20.21 at 1299.41 |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| UK Data: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| FTSE +17.51 +0.30% 5,804; CAC +17.82 +0.46% 3,922; DAX +4.66 +0.07% 6,821 |
| Asian session: |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| EUR/USD rises |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Mar 22 2011: |
| EUR/JPY gains |
| FED: The NY Fed has begun to buying US dollars/sell Japanese yen in foreign exchange market, said market sources; this is part of the concerted G7 intervention. |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| GERMANY ECONMIN: Dont see global economic shock from Japan crisis;Germanys trade with Japan insignificant. |
| OIL: WTI Crude falls sharply from $103.16 to $100.50 on press announcement of a ceasefire in Libya. |
| LIBYA: Foreign Minister; Libya calls immediate cease fire |
| EUR/USD rises |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| FTSE +31.61 +0.55% 5,728, CAC +30.06 +0.79% 3,816, DAX +39.01 +0.59% 6,696 |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Mar 18 2011: |
| American focus: |
| Dow +101.16 at 11714.98, Nasdaq +25.24 at 2642.06, S&P +12.45 at 1269.33 |
| Dow +133.51 at 11746.81, Nasdaq +35.78 at 2652.60, S&P +16.21 at 1273.90 |
| Dow +167.79 at 11781.09, Nasdaq +39.71 at 2656.53, S&P +21.44 at 1278.32 |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Dow +152.54 at 11765.77, Nasdaq +36.77 at 2653.59, S&P +18.81 at 1275.69 |
| Oil holds solid gains, is up $2.74 at $100.72 |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| US: Conference Board Feb leading index +0.8% vs +0.1% in Jan. |
| US: Philly Fed mfg index43.4 in Mar vs 35.9 Feb. |
| OIL: April WTI Crude rises to the $100 level before backing off to Y99.80 with resistance now lies at $101.65 |
| US: Feb IP -0.1%, Cap-util 76.3% vs expectations of +0.6% and 76.5%. |
| WTI marches extend gains to $100.65 with a rise of over $3 on the day. |
| US: February core CPI +0.2% m/m, +1.1% y/y |
| US: February CPI +0.5% m/m, +2.1% y/y |
| Before CPI report: the EUR/USD holds around $1.4019, the GBP/USD - on $1.6134 and the USD/JPY - at Y78.60. |
| JAPAN: Japans upper house head reported saying he feels Japan should close stock and forex markets to avoid turmoil. (Kyodo) |
| USD/JPY weakens |
| GOLD: |
| GBP/USD rallies |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Dow -180.59 at 11674.83, Nasdaq -35.06 at 2632.27, S&P -18.45 at 1262.60 |
| SNB: Sees 2011 GDP growth of around 2.0% (prev +1.5%) |
| Switzerland Industrial Production (YoY) (Q4) 6.0% |
| HONG KONG STOCKS: The Hang Seng Index closes down 1.83% at 22,284.43. |
| SNB keeps rates unchanged, at 0.25% |
| GBP/USD under $1.6000 |
| BNP Paribas on USD/CHF |
| USD/JPY back to Y80.00 |
| GBP/USD weakens |
| US: Feb PPI +1.6% |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| European shares turned lower |
| Asian stocks close |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Mar 16 2011: |
| Oil sliding lower as the NYMEX floor close approaches, trades at $97.58, -$3.60. |
| Dow -144.37 at 11848.87, Nasdaq -34.80 at 2666.17, S&P -15.33 at 1281.06 |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| FED: No change in $600b QE2 thru June or rates (FF target 0-1/4%), keeps extended period. |
| Dow -194.36 at 11798.80, Nasdaq -44.63 at 2656.64, S&P -20.64 at 1275.75 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -204.27 at 11788.81, Nasdaq -44.10 at 2656.87, S&P -21.94 at 1274.42 |
| Dow -232.65 at 11760.51, Nasdaq -52.53 at 2648.44, S&P -25.65 at 1271.30 |
| GBP/USD holds firm |
| OIL: |
| US: Mar NAHB/Wells Fargo hsg mkt index +1 pt to 17 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| Before the bell: U.S. stocks headed for big sell-off |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| EU session review: Yen rises as Japans radiation leak risk spurs repatriation |
| US: January net TICS data $51.5b |
| JAPAN: |
| US: TIC flows were $32.5b |
| GOLD: |
| EUR/USD recovers after falling to session lows around $1.3853. rate currently holds around $1.3891. |
| EU STOCK: |
| IEA OIL REPORT:Feb global oil supply +200 kbd m/m to record high 89 mbd |
| US: Feb Export prices +1.2% |
| US: Feb import prices +1.4% |
| US: NY Fed Empire State Mfg Index rose to 17.50 in Mar |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut, |
| FTSE -170.27 -2.95% 5,604.97, CAC -140.01 -3.61% 3,738.03, Dax -324.15 -4.72% 6,542.48 |
| GERMANY: ZEW; Mar econ sent index 14.1 |
| OIL: |
| Asian stocks close |
| Asian session: The dollar advanced as a safe haven |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Mar 15 2011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Dow -106.87 at 11937.53, Nasdaq -22.40 at 2693.21, S&P -13.54 at 1900.74 |
| EUR/USD challenged offers on $1.4000 and currently holds around $1.3986. Stops above $1.4010 remain intact. |
| US focus: Euro strengthens as EU leaders broaden rescue plan |
| EU, Olli Rehn: Still plenty of uncertainty regarding economic outlook, important to look at inflation outlook. |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| US STOCKS: Dow remains in the red by about 120 points and close to its morning low. Nasdaq is down 30. |
| EUR/USD printed high at $1.39969 with still plenty of offers visible ahead of $1.4000. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| GBP/USD heads for offers |
| Orders desk: |
| DB: higher energy prices pose some downside risk to growth |
| Dow -50.33 at 11994.07, Nasdaq -9.51 at 2706.00, S&P -6.17 at 1297.95 |
| EU JUNCKER: Think financial markets have understood determination of EMU |
| Before the bell: |
| Oil failed to break above $100.00 mark |
| European session: |
| ECB WEBER: Rejects EFSF secondary market bond buying, lower interest rates |
| OECD: Jan leading indicators point to expansion in most countries. |
| Germany FinMin Schaeuble: there is still a lot to do on eurozone debt crisis, but good progress made |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| BOJ SHIRAKAWA: HEADING OFF WORSENING SENTIMENT IMPORTANT |
| FTSE -0.95 -0.02% 5,827.72, CAC +2.80 +0.07% 3,931.48, Dax -66.38 -0.95% 6,915.11 |
| Option expiries for todays 1400GMT cut: |
| Industrial production in the Eurozone rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.3% on the month in January, matching Decembers increase, but narrowing the annual increase to 6.6% |
| Asian session: The yen fell |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Ratings agency S&P reported saying there is no immediate effect on AA- sovereign rating, although eathquake will have a significant impact and additional costs will add to existing fiscal weakness. |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Dow +18.84 at 12003.45, Nasdaq +7.03 at 2708.05, S&P +5.31 at 1300.45 |
| TeleTRADE is recognised as Forex Broker No.1! |
| EUR/USD rises |
| Dow +49.23 at 12033.84, Nasdaq +12.62 at 2713.64, S&P +8.32 at 1303.43 |
| US focus: Yen gains most since August as earthquake spurs haven demand |
| Dow +41.45 at 12026.08, Nasdaq +12.12 at 2713.14, S&P +7.66 at 1302.77 |
| US DATA REACT: |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Mar 14 2011: |
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| USD/JPY weakens |
| US: Mar prelim Rtrs/U-Mich consumer sentiment 68.2 vs 77.5 in Jan. |
| US: Jan business inventories +0.9% |
| HSBC says Feb was |
| Before the bell: |
| European session: |
| US: Feb retail sales +1.0% overall, +0.7% ex auto |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| AUD/USD holds on |
| April WTI Crude breaks down through $100 to a low of $99.51 with next visible support at $99.19 ahead of $98.65. Crude trades around $99.75 |
| Canada Feb Jobless Rate 7.8%; Jan 7.8% |
| ECB Bini Smaghi Proposes Common Debt Issuance Agency For EMU |
| EU REHN: Renews call for reinforcement,flexibility for EFSF |
| ECB Bini Smaghi Proposes Common Debt Issuance Agency For EMU |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| European stocks: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| UK DATA: Feb producer output prices +0.5% m/m; +5.3% y/y. Feb producer input prices +1.1% m/m; +14.6% y/y |
| Asian sesion: The yen fell |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Mar 11 2011: |
| Dow -210.89 at 12003.00, Nasdaq -45.66 at 2706.06, S&P -22.38 at 1297.64 |
| Dow -178.68 at 12034.41, Nasdaq -44.48 at 2706.52, S&P -19.96 at 1299.89 |
| Hot stocks: |
| European shares fell to the lowest closing level in 2011 |
| EUR/USD posted new session low |
| American focus: dollar gains across the board |
| JPM on jobless claims |
| Dow -195.60 at 12017.49, Nasdaq -46.99 at 2704.73, S&P -21.28 at 1298.74 |
| European stocks remaim under pressure |
| ECB MERSCH: commodity prices may stay high longer than desired |
| DB says after considering jobless claims and NFIB data, they anticipate +200k for March nonfarm payrolls. |
| ECB MERSCH: commodity prices may stay high longer than desired |
| Before the bell: |
| US: Initial jobless claims +26k to 397k in Mar 5 wk |
| European session: The U.S. currency rose |
| Orders |
| UK: BOE MPC leaves QE unchanged at stg200bln |
| EUR/USD: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| FTSE -32.41 -0.55% 5,904.89, CAC -21.90 -0.55% 3,971.91, Dax -37.26 -0.52% 7,094.54 |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Asian session: The dollar rose |
| UK DATA: Jan manufacturing output +1% m/m; +6.8% y/y; Jan industrial production +0.5% m/m; +4.4% y/y |
| Dow +6.28 at 12220.66, Nasdaq -12.70 at 2753.07, S&P -1.98 at 1319.84 |
| Dow +13.09 at 12227.25, Nasdaq -10.43 at 2755.34, S&P -1.41 at 1320.41 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Moodys has today downgraded Spains government bond ratings by one notch to Aa2 from Aa1. The outlook on the Aa2 ratings is negative. |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| The German trade surplus shrank to E11.8 billion in January |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Mar 10 2011: |
| European stocks eased ahead of the session end |
| Late in the NYMEX floor session oil is down over $1 at $103.97. |
| RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND CUTS KEY RATE 50 BPS |
| RBNZ: earthquake will cut an already declining economy. |
| American focus: |
| Dow +22.63 at 12237.01, Nasdaq -12.20 at 2753.57, S&P -0.34 at 1321.48 |
| Dow -50.93 at 12163.45, Nasdaq -26.74 at 2739.00, S&P -9.50 at 1312.23 |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised for flat open |
| GBP/USD back below $1.6200 |
| From 14th of March 2011 change in trading session on CFD on stocks and futures |
| US EIA: CRUDE OIL STOCKS +0.2% IN MAR 4 WEEK, +0.5%% Y/Y |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EUR/GBP stabilized between stg0.8585/90 |
| From 14th of March 2011 change in trading session on CFD on stocks and futures |
| Orders: |
| European session: the euro rose |
| EUR/USD: |
| Asian session: The yen weakened |
| Germany: Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) (Jan) +1.8%, (YoY) +12.5% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| FTSE -16.30 -0.27% 5,958.46, CAC +3.69 +0.09% 4,019.60, Dax +32.13 +0.45% 7,196.88 |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| UK DATA: Jan global goods deficit Stg7.057bn vs Stg9.686bn in Dec |
| American focus: dollar gains across the board |
| Dow +145.09 at 12235.18, Nasdaq +28.40 at 2774.05, S&P +13.76 at 1323.89 |
| Dow +148.12 at 12238.15, Nasdaq +24.65 at 2770.28, S&P +13.56 at 1323.69 |
| EIA short-term outlook calls for WTI to avg $102 in 2011 and $105 in 2012. |
| Dow +73.61 at 12163.64, Nasdaq +14.78 at 2760.48, S&P +7.38 at 1317.51 |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Mar 9 2011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Dow -11.05 at 12077.70, Nasdaq -12.08 at 2732.70, S&P -2.95 at 1307.18 |
| Orders desk: |
| Dow +29.67 at 12119.47, Nasdaq +0.93 at 2746.56, S&P +2.84 at 1312.97 |
| Saudi oil minister says emirate has 3.5m bpd of spare capacity |
| Before the bell: |
| April WTI continuing to hover around the $105.00 level but April ICE Brent giving back some gains and closing the premium over WTI down towards $9. Brent crude currently trading around $114.15 with WTI at $105.10. |
| ECB WEBER: INTEREST RATES MOVE WARRANTED, MUST ACT EARLY |
| European session: The euro fell |
| ECB WEBER: INTEREST RATES MOVE WARRANTED, MUST ACT EARLY |
| EUR/USD: |
| Goldman sees downside risks to their Q1 US GDP estimate |
| GERMANY: Jan real sa mfg orders +2.9% m/m, +20.9% yy |
| NOWOTNY: Reported comments from ECB board member |
| European stocks rose |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| IMF: Zhu Min says global recovery is going well and expect 4.4% real growth in 2011 |
| Asian session: The euro gained |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Mar 8 2011: |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| BOE KING: Fin mkts do not believe CPI increases to persist |
| Dow -113.30 at 12055.07, Nasdaq -57.56 at 2727.08, S&P -15.42 at 1305.51 |
| American focus: |
| American focus: |
| IMF: Zhu Min says global recovery is going well and expect 4.4% real growth in 2011 |
| Dow -108.30 at 12062.90, Nasdaq -56.01 at 2728.65, S&P -15.29 at 1305.89 |
| Fitch says investors are "not overly concerned about near-term inflation pressures |
| Dow -50.48 at 12118.19, Nasdaq -35.68 at 2749.11, S&P -8.15 at 1313.00 |
| European stocks under pressure |
| Dow +62.21 at 12233.96, Nasdaq +0.65 at 2785.23, S&P +5.20 at 1326.50 |
| SNB JORDAN: No need for currency interventions as deflation risks have diminished |
| EU JUNCKER: Need more economic coordination in EMU |
| Wrightson on US jobs data |
| April Nymex WTI down sharply off the early highs on rumors of Gaddafi departure from the country |
| Before the bell: |
| Gold extends the rally to $1444.25, with silver following to $36.75, as WTI crude prices rise to fresh 2.5 year highs. |
| BOE: Goldman Sachs Senior European Economist Ben Broadbent is to replace Andrew Sentance on the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee. |
| European session: The pound strengthened |
| ECB TRICHET: Not certain that commodity price hikes temporary |
| Orders: |
| FTSE +31.60 +0.53% 6,021.99, CAC -1.84 -0.05% 4,018.37, Dax +13.83 +0.19% 7,192.73 |
| RATINGS: |
| European focus: The euro rose above $1.4000 |
| CHINA: China Commerce Ministry Offl: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The euro traded in the field four months high against the dollar |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Mar 7 2011: |
| Oil prices remain elevaited |
| Dow -158.71 at 12099.49, Nasdaq -26.22 at 2772.52, S&P -16.46 at 1314.51 |
| ECB, Trichet: we are going to ensure price stability. |
| Dow -164.50 at 12093.70, Nasdaq -27.71 at 2771.03, S&P -16.72 at 1314.25 |
| Fitch Ratings revised Spains outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings at AA+. |
| American focus: |
| JPM on US data |
| Dow -7.83 at 12250.37, Nasdaq -3.26 at 2795.48, S&P -1.92 at 1329.05 |
| CANADA: Feb Ivey purchasing mgrs index 69.3; Jan 41.4 |
| US: Jan factory new orders +3.1% |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: Stocks headed for post-rally hangover |
| EUR/JPY hits Y116.00 on the NFP initial reaction, before retreating to Y115.30. Later rate recovered to Y115.60. |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Feb Unemploy rate 8.9% |
| US: Feb payrolls +192k |
| Before Nonfarm Payrolls EUR/USD at $1.3956, GBP/USD at $1.6268 and USD/JPY at Y82.77. |
| At 13:30 GMT Nonfarm Payrolls is due to come. |
| EU JUNCKER: Need more economic coordination in EMU |
| EU session review: Dollar reaches 4-month low before U.S. jobs data release |
| CRUDE TECHS: |
| EU focus: Euro hits fresh 4-month high vs dollar |
| GBP/USD probes offers |
| USD/JPY holds higher |
| FTSE +37.18 +0.62% 6,042.27, CAC +23.46 +0.58% 4,084.22, Dax +61.68 +0.85% 7,287.64 |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The dollar headed |
| FOREX: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Mar 4 2011: |
| Dow +183.61 at 12250.41, Nasdaq +49.21 at 2797.28, S&P +20.02 at 1328.46 |
| EUR/JPY probes Y115.00 |
| Dow +172.86 at 12239.66, Nasdaq +49.80 at 2797.87, S&P +19.13 at 1327.57 |
| American focus: Trichet put the dollar under pressure |
| Economist Steve Stanley at Pierpont says nonmfg ISM "statistics are impressive, the breadth of the rise speaks to a broad-based recovery." He says rising employment index is evidence payrolls soon will gain. |
| Dow +170.17 at 12236.90, Nasdaq +45.97 at 2794.04, S&P +18.04 at 1326.48 |
| Economist Steve Stanley at Pierpont says nonmfg ISM "statistics are impressive, the breadth of the rise speaks to a broad-based recovery." He says rising employment index is evidence payrolls soon will gain. |
| Dow +161.05 at 12227.85, Nasdaq +41.71 at 2789.78, S&P +16.86 at 1325.30 |
| US: Feb nonmfg ISM data employment index 55.6 vs 54.5, prices paid 73.3, new orders 64.4 vs 64.9. |
| US: Feb nonmfg ISM 59.7 vs 59.4 Jan. |
| Before the bell: |
| ECB staff sees 2011 GDP 1.3% to 2.1%, Dec forecast 0.7% to 2.1% |
| ECB TRICHET: Data confirm positive underlying econ momentum |
| ECB TRICHET: Firm anchoring of expectations of essence |
| Trichet: Strong Vigilance Warranted |
| US: Initial jobless claims -20k to 368k in Feb 26 holiday wk |
| BOE Bean: Weak Q4 GDP Could Be Sign Of More Durable Slowdown |
| AUD/USD gains |
| EU session review: Euro retreats from 4-month high before ECB decision |
| ECB: Leaves rates unchanged at 1.00% |
| EUR/USD retreats ahead of ECB rate decision. Rate holds around $1.3855/50, after posting fresh intraday highs at $1.3883. |
| EUR/GBP gains |
| AUD/USD rises |
| EU focsu: Euro near 4-mth peak |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| SNB JORDAN: No need for currency interventions as deflation risks have diminished |
| FTSE +45.43 +0.77% 5,960.32, CAC +25.92 +0.64% 4,060.24, Dax +39.61 +0.55% 7,220.73 |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| EMU DATA: |
| UK: Feb CIPS svcs PMI 52.6 |
| Asian session: The euro rose |
| EUROZONE: Feb svcs PMI 56.8 |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| GERMANY: Feb svcs PMI 58.6 |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Mar 3 2011: |
| US: Beige book for March 15 FOMC |
| Goldman: "the ADP numbers and yesterdays strong ISM manufacturing employment index point to some upside risk to our preliminary forecast for a 200,000 jobs increase on Friday." |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Goldman: "the ADP numbers and yesterdays strong ISM manufacturing employment index point to some upside risk to our preliminary forecast for a 200,000 jobs increase on Friday." |
| Dow -30.08 at 12027.94, Nasdaq +2.89 at 2740.30, S&P -2.27 at 1304.60 |
| FED: Bernanke reiterated US econ still needs support but Fed will eventually unwind QE. |
| FED: Bernanke reiterates Fed learned lessons of 70s and will keep inflation and expectations in check. |
| FED: Bernanke said recession is over but US econ is not yet back to normal. |
| Dow +43.90 at 12101.92, Nasdaq +22.77 at 2760.18, S&P +6.19 at 1312.52 |
| FED: Bernanke is saying Fed responds to overall price level, not change in gas price. |
| EUR/USD rallies |
| USD/CHF tested life low at Chf0.9202 and currently holds around Chf0.9210. |
| US: 25-Feb wk EIA crude oil data: Stocks -0.4m bbl to 364.4m. |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| Before the bell: Stocks set for weak open |
| GOLD extended the all time spot Gold high to $1436.70. Nearby resistance now seen at $1440 with stronger at $1450. |
| EUR/GBP rises |
| Canada Raw Material Price Index (Jan) 0.3% |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Feb ADP pvt payrolls +217k. |
| EU session review: Euro up; faltering risk appetite supports dollar |
| ADP Employment Change is due to come at 13:15 GMT. |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EU focus: Swiss Franc gains on safety demand; Euro rises after PPI report |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| GBP/USD rises |
| FTSE -63.24 -1.07% 5,872.52, CAC -51.20 -1.26% 4,015.95, Dax -90.95 -1.26% 7,132.35 |
| EMU Data: Jan Industrial PPI +1.5% M/M, +6.1% Y/Y |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The dollar strengthened |
| UK: Feb CIPS construction survey 56.5 |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Mar 2 2011: |
| Dow -144.18 at 12082.16, Nasdaq -46.22 at 2736.05, S&P -18.81 at 1308.41 |
| Dow -121.89 at 12104.45, Nasdaq -36.94 at 2745.33, S&P -15.24 at 1311.98 |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Dow -82.65 at 12143.69, Nasdaq -29.00 at 2753.27, S&P -11.84 at 1315.38 |
| Spot gold posts new 2011 high of $1430.61 |
| Pierpont Sec says mfg "economy is extremely strong... expect robust real GDP growth (well over 4%) in H1:2011." |
| Dow -35.38 at 12190.96, Nasdaq -16.51 at 2765.76, S&P -5.47 at 1321.75 |
| FED: Bernanke said fuel prices are not yet a signif risk. |
| ISM: the data show another great month, demand is getting better. |
| Bernankes testimony reiterates FOMC |
| US: Feb mfg ISM prices paid 82.0, new orders 68.0, employment 64.5. |
| US: Feb mfg ISM 61.4 vs 60.5 expected and 60.8 Jan. |
| Before the bell: Stocks look to start March with gains |
| CANADA: Bank of Canada leaves key interest rates unchanged at 1.00% |
| EUR/USD holds tight |
| GBP/USD under pressure |
| EU session review: Yen, Swiss Franc weaken |
| CRUDE TECHS: |
| JPM ahead of Bernankes speach |
| BOE KING: Await with interest Q1 GDP |
| BOE WEALE: More worried vs other MPC on infl expectations |
| BOE KING: Fin mkts do not believe CPI increases to persist |
| EU focus: Dollar feels the heat ahead of Bernanke testimony |
| GBP/USD probes bids |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| FTSE +24.92 +0.42% 6,018.93, CAC +30.60 +0.74% 4,140.95, Dax +64.33 +0.88% 7,336.65 |
| EMU DATA: Eurozone unemployment was below generally expected in January, with the jobless rate declining 0.1 point to 9.9% |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut |
| Asian session: The yen weakened |
| UK: Cips Feb mfg PMI 61.5 |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| EUROZONE: Jan mfg PMI 59.0 |
| GERMANY: Feb sa unemployment rate 7.3%, Feb mfg PMI 62.7 |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| UK Feb House Prices Up 0.3% m/m; Down 0.1% y/y |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Mar 1 2011: |
| USD/JPY retreats |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| Dow +41.51 at 12171.96, Nasdaq -10.84 at 2770.21, S&P +1.52 at 1321.40 |
| Dow +45.14 at 12178.39, Nasdaq -1.55 at 2770.91, S&P +1.80 at 1321.71 |
| CitiFX on euro |
| US focus: Dollar touches lowest since November |
| Dow +80.68 at 12211.13, Nasdaq +1.90 at 2782.98, S&P +6.30 at 1326.18 |
| BNP Paribas on USD/CAD |
| EUR/GBP found support around stg0.8480 area with the 21d ma at stg0.8472. Stops suggested below stg0.8480. |
| EUR/USD weakens |
| High Frequency Economics on Chicago PMI |
| GBP/USD holds near highs |
| US: Jan pending home sales index -2.8% to 88.9 |
| US: Feb Chicago PMI 71.2 |
| Before the bell: Stocks poised for flat open |
| USD/CAD falls on upbeat GDP data |
| JPM says oil shock has been moderate so far but they "now expect US CPI inflation to run at close to a 3% pace during 1H 2011." |
| CANADA: Dec GDP +0.5% m/m vs Nov +0.4% |
| US: Jan Personal Income +1.0% |
| European session: |
| FED BULLARD: If economy slows can use balance sheet, like rates |
| EUR/JPY posted fresh high |
| GBP/USD keeps positive mood |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| FTSE -22.80 -0.38% 5,978.40, CAC +3.21 +0.08% 4,073.59, Dax +0.08 0.00% 7,185.25 |
| EMU DATA: Eurozone January HICP was revised down 0.1 point from the flash estimate to +2.3% y/y after +2.2% in December |
| FTSE -16.37 -0.27% 5,984.83, CAC +4.14 +0.10% 4,074.52, Dax -4.25 -0.06% 7,180.92 |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Feb 28 2011: |
| Hot stocks |
| Dow +73.98 at 12142.48, Nasdaq +40.40 at 2778.30, S&P +13.34 at 1319.44 |
| BOEs Bean сautions against use of QE in normal times |
| Dow +53.35 at 12121.82, Nasdaq +36.07 at 2773.97, S&P +11.10 at 1317.20 |
| American focus: |
| Dow +45.15 at 12113.65, Nasdaq +32.42 at 2770.32, S&P +9.21 at 1315.31 |
| JPM lowered 1Q US GDP real growth estimate from +4.0% to +3.5% |
| Dow +58.85 at 12127.50, Nasdaq +31.53 at 2769.43, S&P +10.25 at 1316.35 |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| GBP/USD weakens |
| US: Feb final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment 77.5 vs 74.2 in Jan. |
| RBC on GDP report |
| Before the bell: Stocks set for higher open after 3-day rout |
| FED: Richmond Feds Lacker: Doesnt expect high oil prices to derail economy. |
| FED: Richmond Feds Lacker: Doesnt expect high oil prices to derail economy. |
| Reaction on news: |
| US: Q4 GDP was rev to +2.8% |
| EU session review: Yen, Swiss Franc decline as stocks advance, concern over oil price eases |
| CRUDE TECHS: |
| EU focus: Euro nears key resistance; Swiss franc touches record high |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EUR/USD corrects back |
| FTSE +14.41 +0.24% 5,934.39, CAC +35.66 +0.89% 4,045.30, Dax +27.42 +0.38% 7,157.92 |
| GBP/USD: |
| UK DATA: Q4 GDP revised down to -0.6% q/q; +1.5% y/y |
| Asian session: The euro strengthened |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Dow -55.10 at 12050.68, Nasdaq +6.57 at 2729.22, S&P -4.60 at 1302.70 |
| BOEs MPC member Andrew Sentance is now backing a 50bp rise in Bank Rate to 1.0% |
| Dow -84.50 at 12020.22, Nasdaq -1.70 at 2721.25, S&P -7.80 at 1299.45 |
| American focus: |
| Dow -66.30 at 12039.48, Nasdaq +1.97 at 2722.15, S&P -5.14 at 1301.38 |
| Dow -24.64 at 12081.01, Nasdaq +7.94 at 2730.94, S&P -1.07 at 1306.33 |
| US: EIA crude stocks +0.8m to 346.7m bbl for Feb 18 wk |
| From 28th of February 2011 change in list of CFD on stocks |
| HSBC: Jan durable goods data were disappointing |
| US: Jan new home sales -12.6% to 284k SAAR, below 305k expected |
| Before the bell: Stocks set for lower open as oil hovers at $100 |
| From 28th of February 2011 change in list of CFD on stocks |
| Reaction on news |
| US: Jan durable goods orders ex defense +1.9% |
| US: Jan durable goods orders ex transport -3.6% |
| US: Jan durable goods orders +2.7% |
| EU session review: Pound at three-week low as oil, retail sales sparks concern about recovery |
| USD/JPY holds stable |
| GBP/USD above lows |
| EU focus: Swiss franc hits record on haven appeal |
| EUR/GBP retreats |
| Reaction on news: |
| UK: CBI Feb sales Vol Balance +6% vs +37% Jan |
| EUR/USD below $1.3800 |
| FTSE -27.64 -0.47% 5,895.89, CAC -14.90 -0.37% 3,998.22, Dax -73.61 -1.02% 7,120.99 |
| EMU Data: Feb Econ Sent Index Up To 107.8; Feb Industry Confidence Up To +6.5 |
| BOE MILES: UK in fragile recovery |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| Asian session: The Swiss franc climbed to a record |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| COMPANY NEWS: RBS has reported a FY net loss of Stg1.1 bln versus analysts estimates for a loss of around 407 mln. |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| GERMANY 4Q real SA GDP unrevised +0.4% Q/Q; Wda +4.0% Y/Y |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Daily history for Feb 24 2011: |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 24 2011: |
| EUR/USD retreats |
| USD/JPY retreats again |
| Dow -110.72 at 12102.07, Nasdaq -36.21 at 2720.21, S&P -9.52 at 1305.92 |
| TRICHET: Citizens can be sure ECB will be faithful to mandate |
| Miles: BOE Forecasts Back Very Gradual Stimulus Removal |
| TRICHET: Citizens can be sure ECB will be faithful to mandate |
| US focus: Dollar falls on Bets ECB, BOE to Boost Rates Before Fed |
| Dow -105.20 at 12107.78, Nasdaq -41.05 at 2715.37, S&P -10.91 at 1304.53 |
| OIL: April WTI saw high prints at $99.94 as it flirts with the $100 mark not seen since October 2008. Trades currently at $99.60. |
| OIL: |
| EUR/GBP heads for stg0.8500 |
| GBP/USD rises |
| US: Jan Existing Home Sales +2.7% to 5.36M |
| FX: Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut |
| April Brent crude oil earlier hit 2 1/2 year high at $109.47, and now trades at $108.90, +$3.12 on the day. |
| Before the bell: |
| Orders desk: |
| European session: |
| Orders desk: |
| UK CAMERON: Well on way to sorting out public finances |
| European stocks remain under pressure |
| EUR/JPY posts new high on the day |
| EUR/AUD keeps positive mood |
| FTSE -39.06 -0.65% 5,957.70, CAC -4.57 -0.11% 4,045.70, Dax -22.02 -0.30% 7,296.33 |
| EMU Data: Dec sa Industry New Orders +2.1% M/M, +18.5% Y/Y |
| Option expiries for todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| BOE MINUTES: MPC Voted 6-3 In Favour Of Holding Rates At 0.5% |
| Asian session: The euro gained |
| COMPANY NEWS: |
| Forex: Tuesdays review |
| Stocks: Tuasday review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Wednesday, Feb 23 2011: |
| Oil rounding out the NYMEX floor session on a sharp uptick, trades to $93.97, up $7.86 and in the upper reaches of the days $86.25/94.49 session. |
| US: Conference Board says confidence is pivoting higher and 80 is a near term target for their overall index |
| Dow -113.90 at 12277.35, Nasdaq -52.73 at 2781.22, S&P -18.63 at 1324.38 |
| American focus: |
| BOEs Tucker reiterates his view that inflation is a worry, contrasts to recent remarks from Posen downplaying same |
| Dow -107.05 at 12284.20, Nasdaq -49.64 at 2784.31, S&P -17.18 at 1325.83 |
| OIL: Libya has declared force majeure on oil exports. |
| Dow -63.08 at 12327.94, Nasdaq -30.65 at 2803.30, S&P -10.04 at 1332.97 |
| US: Feb Conference Board text: |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| US: Feb Conf Bd consumer confidence 70.4 vs 64.8 Jan |
| GBP/USD holds tight |
| Before the bell: Libya uprising drags down markets |
| CANADA: Dec retail sales ex-autos +0.6% m/m |
| CANADA: Dec retail sales -0.2% m/m vs Nov +1.5% (rev +1.3%) |
| GERMANY ECONMIN: Risk Arab upheavals will boost oil prices |
| EUR/USD holds below high |
| GERMANY ECONMIN: Risk Arab upheavals will boost oil prices |
| ECB MERSCH: The European Central Bank may warn that inflation risks are tilted to the upside |
| EU session review: Dollar, Yen advance on Middle East violence; Kiwi slumps after earthquake |
| EUR/GBP retreats |
| EUR/USD holds higher |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| EU focus: Pound declines versus the Dollar |
| ECB WELLINK: Wires report ECB Arnout Wellink saying "if asked to succeed Trichet he will think about it" |
| ECB MERSCH: The European Central Bank may warn that inflation risks are tilted to the upside |
| AUD/USD probes offers |
| EUR/USD rebounds |
| USD/JPY Hovering around Y82.90 after recent push to the lows of Y82.79 with reports of some system sales weighing on the pair. |
| FTSE -68.76 -1.14% 5,946.04, CAC -59.17 -1.44% 4,038.24, Dax -41.44 -0.57% 7,280.37 |
| UK : Jan PSNB -Stg5.252bn |
| EUR/USD recovery attempt meets middle eastern sovereign supply which counters above $1.3560. Rate currently trades around $1.3553. |
| Asian session: The dollar and yen rose |
| Forex: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Feb 22 2011: |
| European shares extended losses in the late afternoon session on Monday, led by Italian stocks on their exposure to growing civil unrest in Libya. |
| US TSY: Geithner says very important not to lose momentum on reforms. |
| GBP/USD holds around $1.6225 |
| Gold keeps positive mood |
| European stocks under pressure |
| EUR/USD under pressure |
| ECB ORDONEZ: Lack of confidence in Spain markets unfounded |
| EU session review: Yen, Dollar strengthen on speculation unrest in Middle East will intensify |
| GOLD: |
| GBP/USD holds above figure |
| SILVER: |
| EUR/USD recovers |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| Currency market reviews and analysts in English |
| GBP/USD weakens |
| EUR/USD below $1.3700 |
| AUD/USD retreats |
| OIL: |
| Option expiries for todays 1500GMT cut: |
| GERMANY: Feb Ifo business sentiment 111.2 |
| EMU: Jan flash mfg PMI 59.0; Jan flash svcs PMI 57.2 |
| Currency market reviews and analysts in English |
| GERMANY: Jan flash mfg PMI 62.6; Jan flash svcs PMI 59.5 |
| Asian session: The yen and dollar strengthened |
| Stocks: Weekly review |
| Forex: Weekly review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Monday, Feb 21 2011: |
| EUR/USD printed high at $1.3716 before retreated to $1.3687. |
| Dow +46.81 at 12364.95, Nasdaq +0.88 at 2832.46, S&P +1.01 at 1341.44 |
| OIL has relinquished all of its earlier more than $1 gains, trades at $85.90, down $0.46. |
| Dow +53.25 at 12371.50, Nasdaq +7.19 at 2838.77, S&P +2.76 at 1343.19 |
| US focus: Euro touches one-week high after official signals ECB may increase rates |
| GBP/USD holds higher |
| USD/JPY weakens to lows of the day near Y83.05. Dollar triggered bids on Y83.20 with next band of demand is ahead of Y83.00. |
| OIL: Spikes higher on the Iranian ship developments, WTI trades at $87.70. |
| Techs on USD/JPY |
| Techs on USD/CHF |
| BAHRAIN: Media reports there have been gunshots fied and protesters injured. |
| Techs on GBP/USD |
| Techs on EUR/USD |
| US TSY: Geithner says very important not to lose momentum on reforms. |
| Options expiries for the 1500GMT cut today: |
| ECB TRICHET: Newly widened imbalances pose challenges |
| COMPANY NEWS: National Bank of Greece has said it has made a "friendly" offer to Alpha Bank. |
| Before the bell: |
| ECB TRICHET: Newly widened imbalances pose challenges |
| BOE KING: Imbalances threaten global recovery, sustainability |
| European session: |
| European stocks gained after comments from ECBs Bini Smaghi saying ECB may raise rates as price pressures mount |
| ECBs Bini Smaghi: ECB may raise rates as price pressures mount |
| April Nymex WTI crude posts a fresh 3 day high of $89.26 |
| Options expiries for the 1500GMT cut today: |
| UK PM David Cameron: government policy means BoE can keep rates lower longer. |
| European shares under pressure after China raised banks required reserves for the second time this year to contain inflation pressures. |
| Сhina hikes reserve requirement ratio for commercial banks by 50 bps from Feb 24. |
| FTSE -24.09 -0.40% 6,063.29, CAC -4.83 -0.12% 4,147.48, Dax -10.24 -0.14% 7,395.27 |
| OPTIONS: expiries for the 1500GMT cut: |
| Jan UK retail sales inc. fuel +1.9% m/m; +5.3% y/y |
| Asian session: |
| Forex: Thursdays review |
| Stocks: Thursdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Friday, Feb 18 2011: |
| DB on inflation |
| Oil rounding out the NYMEX floor session with solid gains |
| Dow +29.82 at 12317.99, Nasdaq +7.58 at 2833.14, S&P +3.77 at 1340.09 |
| Chicago Fed President Evans does not expect inflation pressures until the Unemployment Rate is in the 5-5.5% range. |
| Chicago Feds Evans: unemployment is too high and prices too low. |
| Dow +6.25 at 12294.42, Nasdaq +4.83 at 2830.39, S&P +1.68 at 1338.00 |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Dow +9.80 at 12297.97, Nasdaq +3.93 at 2829.49, S&P +1.57 at 1337.89 |
| Nomura on Philly Fed index |
| Dow -12.45 at 12275.72, Nasdaq -2.28 at 28323.28, S&P -1.63 at 1334.69 |
| Feb Philly Fed mfg data: |
| US: Jan Leading Economic Indicators +0.1% vs +0.8% Dec |
| US: Feb Philly Fed index 35.9 vs 19.3 |
| Options expiries of todays 15:00 GMT cut: |
| USD/CAD holds C$0.9833 area now after seeing low prints earlier around C$0.9817 (a low since May 2008). USD pressed lower on stop-loss driven selling. |
| Before the bell: Stock futures point to sluggish start |
| EUR/USD keeps volatile |
| GERMANY, Bundesbank Board member Dombret: Closely eyeing food, commodity mkts |
| US: Jan core CPI +0.2%, +1.0% y/y |
| US: Jan CPI +0.4%, +1.6% y/y |
| ECB NOYER: Energy, food price driven price hike short lived |
| ECB NOYER: Need strict budget policies in eurozone |
| WEBER: Higher energy costs should be temporary |
| WEBER: Recent increase in inflation surprised us somewhat |
| BINI SMAGHI: ECBs ability to assure price stability still unimpaired |
| UK OSBORNE: Latest UK survey data more encouraging |
| Wall Street: Futures are holding in very neutral territory ahead of morning US data with Dow futures up 4, Nasdaq futures off 21. |
| EU session review: Yen gains as spreading Middle East unrest spurs demand for safest assets |
| BOE KING: MPC WOULD RESPOND IF RISKS MATERIALISE EITHER WAY |
| BOE Report: Implies Q2 Rate Rise Followed By Further Hikes Through 2011 |
| UK: BoE Governor Kings letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Osborne to explain why inflation is high |
| BOJ: Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks |
| ECB DRAGHI: Dont support eurobonds without fiscal union |
| GERMANY: G20 to discuss foreign exchange rates |
| IMF/ECB/EC STATEMENT on third review mission to Greece |
| Pierpont Securities ahead of CPI |
| EUR/GBP at lows |
| EU focus: Dollar bruised by Middle East scare, dull data |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| UK CBI MONTHLY TRENDS: FEB TOTAL ORDERS -8% VS -16% JAN |
| GBP/USD retreats |
| BOE SENTANCE: Very pleased MPC Weale joined rate hike camp Jan |
| FTSE -3.67 -0.06% 6,081.60, CAC -1.56 -0.04% 4,149.70, Dax -1.72 -0.02% 7,412.58 |
| BOE SENTANCE: Inflation report CPI fcast too optimistic |
| OPTIONS: expiries for the 15:00 GMT cut: |
| FTSE +0.06 0.00% 6,085.33, CAC +6.12 +0.15% 4,157.38, Dax +3.14 +0.04% 7,417.44 |
| Asian session: |
| EMU December sa current acct -E13.3bn |
| Forex: Wednesdays review |
| Stocks: Wednesdays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Schedule for today, Thursday, Feb 17 2011: |
| FED: Jan 25-26 FOMC minutes do not show raucous debate. |
| Dow +40.49 at 12267.13, Nasdaq +14.20 at 2818.55, S&P +5.38 at 1333.39 |
| American focus: dollar remains under pressure |
| Dow +33.34 at 12259.98, Nasdaq +11.31 at 2815.66, S&P +4.21 at 1332.22 |
| Dow +45.34 at 12271.25, Nasdaq +16.24 at 2821.03, S&P +5.37 at 1333.86 |
| GBP/USD recovers |
| US: EIA oil stocks data for Feb 11 wk: +0.9m to 345.9m bbl. |
| USD/JPY declines |
| FX OPTIONS: expiries for the 1500GMT cut today |
| Before the bell: Stocks headed for modest gains |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on February 21st and 22nd 2011 |
| New FOREX Instruments! |
| Change in CFD trading schedule on February 21st and 22nd 2011 |
| EUR/USD resumes decline |
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| New FOREX Instruments! |
| OIL: |
| EU focus: Euro edges up off 2-week low |
| AUD/USD gets a sharp kick down following the PBOC announcement from $1.0175 to a low of $1.0131. rate currently holds near $1.0145. |
| GOLD TECHS: |
| Germany: Dec Real SA Industrial Output -1.5% M/M |
| CHINA: PBOC raises one-year lending rate by 25bps |
| GBP/USD: |
| FTSE -4.46 -0.07% 6,046.57, CAC +3.33 +0.08% 4,094.13, Dax +19.55 +0.27% 7,303.17 |
| Asian session: The dollar and the yen fell |
| Forex: Monday review |
| Stocks: Mondays review |
| Tech on USD/JPY |
| Tech on USD/CHF |
| Tech on GBP/USD |
| Tech on EUR/USD |
| Schedule for today, Tuesday, Feb 08 2011: |
| Dow +66.64 at 12158.79, Nasdaq +12.30 at 2781.60, S&P +7.39 at 1318.26 |
| ECB MERSCH: Would react rigorously to risk to price stability |
| ECB MERSCH: Would react rigorously to risk to price stability |
| US: Dec consumer credit +$6.1b vs +$2.0b rev in Nov and +$7.7b rev in Oct. |
| DUE UP: Dec consumer credit. Est +$2b. |
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