Archive for July, 2011

  • The US House vote was called off Thursday evening, as Boehner was unable to get enough votes from his own party to pass his bill.  While the Boehner bill was...

    Daily Market Review 07/29/11

    The US House vote was called off Thursday evening, as Boehner was unable to get enough votes from his own party to pass his bill.  While the Boehner bill was...

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  • The market’s anxiety over the implications of potential US downgrade has reached a new phase, as the self-reinforcement of negative sentiment has led to renewed spike in EZ periphery yields....

    Daily Market Review 07/28/11

    The market’s anxiety over the implications of potential US downgrade has reached a new phase, as the self-reinforcement of negative sentiment has led to renewed spike in EZ periphery yields....

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  • August 1, 2011 -USISM Manufacturing (1400 GMT) The ISM Manufacturing Survey is valued for its timeliness, and its ability to foreshadow strength and weakness in the manufacturing sector. The recent...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 07/28/11

    August 1, 2011 -USISM Manufacturing (1400 GMT) The ISM Manufacturing Survey is valued for its timeliness, and its ability to foreshadow strength and weakness in the manufacturing sector. The recent...

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  • Stock market averages came under pressure and traded lower pushing through technical support. Disappointing economic news helped set the table for morning weakness after data showed Durable Goods down 2.1...

    Daily Market Review 07/27/11

    Stock market averages came under pressure and traded lower pushing through technical support. Disappointing economic news helped set the table for morning weakness after data showed Durable Goods down 2.1...

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  • The markets continue to remain focused on theUSdebt ceiling negotiations with the continued stalemate continuing to weigh on the dollar and riskier assets.  As a result, the euro advanced to...

    Daily Market Review 07/26/11

    The markets continue to remain focused on theUSdebt ceiling negotiations with the continued stalemate continuing to weigh on the dollar and riskier assets.  As a result, the euro advanced to...

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  • The US dollar is broadly lower afterUS politicians reached an impasse over the weekend in regards to theUS debt ceiling negotiations.  Equity markets traded defensively and the dollar remains on...

    Daily Market Review 07/25/11

    The US dollar is broadly lower afterUS politicians reached an impasse over the weekend in regards to theUS debt ceiling negotiations.  Equity markets traded defensively and the dollar remains on...

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  • The easing global systemic risk provided the driving force for the markets on Friday as the EU moved towards a more decisive management of its crisis. Reduced euro area contagion,...

    Daily Market Review 07/22/11

    The easing global systemic risk provided the driving force for the markets on Friday as the EU moved towards a more decisive management of its crisis. Reduced euro area contagion,...

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  • USequities are broadly higher on earnings and as the rally resumed across Eurozone equity markets Thursday. Morgan Stanley (MS) shares surged 12.1 percent and are leading a rally in the...

    Daily Market Review 07/21/11

    USequities are broadly higher on earnings and as the rally resumed across Eurozone equity markets Thursday. Morgan Stanley (MS) shares surged 12.1 percent and are leading a rally in the...

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  •   Monday, July 25, 2011 -AustraliaProducer Prices (130 GMT) Producer prices are a measure of inflation on the producer level. Because PPI analyzes changes in price that occur before the...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 07/21/11

      Monday, July 25, 2011 -AustraliaProducer Prices (130 GMT) Producer prices are a measure of inflation on the producer level. Because PPI analyzes changes in price that occur before the...

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  • Markets continue to hold recent ranges as investors await a resolution of theUSdebt impasse and the results from the EU summit Thursday. The euro made another attempt at the $1.42...

    Daily Market Review 07/20/11

    Markets continue to hold recent ranges as investors await a resolution of theUSdebt impasse and the results from the EU summit Thursday. The euro made another attempt at the $1.42...

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  • Ahead of this week’s emergency summit, the markets are likely to look past European economic data and instead focus on the event risk of the summit along with sovereign debt...

    Daily Market Review 07/19/11

    Ahead of this week’s emergency summit, the markets are likely to look past European economic data and instead focus on the event risk of the summit along with sovereign debt...

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  • The dollar begins the week with a strong tone as markets remain cautious about lingering uncertainties surrounding the new bailout package for Greece ahead of this week’s euro zone summit. ...

    Daily Market Review 07/18/11

    The dollar begins the week with a strong tone as markets remain cautious about lingering uncertainties surrounding the new bailout package for Greece ahead of this week’s euro zone summit. ...

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  • The dollar is little changed and global equities are mixed with moves in most asset classes generally consolidative. Markets continue to focus on the two major impasses threatening global financial...

    Daily Market Review 07/15/11

    The dollar is little changed and global equities are mixed with moves in most asset classes generally consolidative. Markets continue to focus on the two major impasses threatening global financial...

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  • Capital markets are likely to be driven next week by a number of themes that have been moving the markets during the past few months. These include the slowdown in...

    Daily Market Review 07/14/11

    Capital markets are likely to be driven next week by a number of themes that have been moving the markets during the past few months. These include the slowdown in...

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  •   Monday – July 18, 2011 – US Long Term Tic Flows – (1300 GMT) Tic flow is a summary of the securities that move in and out of funds...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 07/14/11

      Monday – July 18, 2011 – US Long Term Tic Flows – (1300 GMT) Tic flow is a summary of the securities that move in and out of funds...

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  • The dollar lost some of its recent gains as markets shrug off Moody’s downgrade of Ireland’s credit rating in lieu of the positive data reported by Japan and China.  With...

    Daily Market Review 07/13/11

    The dollar lost some of its recent gains as markets shrug off Moody’s downgrade of Ireland’s credit rating in lieu of the positive data reported by Japan and China.  With...

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  • Concerns over the Europe’s policy paralysis and in turn escalating debt crisis continue to weigh on global market sentiment.  On balance, the dollar continues to receive safe haven bids.  A...

    Daily Market Review 07/12/11

    Concerns over the Europe’s policy paralysis and in turn escalating debt crisis continue to weigh on global market sentiment.  On balance, the dollar continues to receive safe haven bids.  A...

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  • Markets continued to be dominated by headlines related to the euro zone debt crisis and global growth concerns, with the dollar firming across the board.  The euro continues to decline...

    Daily Market Review 07/11/11

    Markets continued to be dominated by headlines related to the euro zone debt crisis and global growth concerns, with the dollar firming across the board.  The euro continues to decline...

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  • The currency markets were headlined  by the issues that plague the European periphery, during the second quarter of 2011.  Similar to last year at nearly the same time, yields on...

    Quarterly Review 07/01/11

    The currency markets were headlined  by the issues that plague the European periphery, during the second quarter of 2011.  Similar to last year at nearly the same time, yields on...

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  • Stocks fell on disappointing jobs data Friday. Before the opening bell, the Labor Department reported that the US economy added just 18,000 jobs in June. Economists were expecting to see...

    Daily Market Review 07/08/11

    Stocks fell on disappointing jobs data Friday. Before the opening bell, the Labor Department reported that the US economy added just 18,000 jobs in June. Economists were expecting to see...

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  • The ECB followed through on their promise to increase interest rates in the Euro-zone by raising their benchmark overnight rate to 1.50%, to normalize rates.  The statement that followed continued...

    Daily Market Review 07/07/11

    The ECB followed through on their promise to increase interest rates in the Euro-zone by raising their benchmark overnight rate to 1.50%, to normalize rates.  The statement that followed continued...

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  • Monday – July 11, 2011 – Australia Investment Lending (130 GMT) Investment lending is the value of loans provided to individuals and corporations. An increase in Investment Lending forecasts growth...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 07/07/11

    Monday – July 11, 2011 – Australia Investment Lending (130 GMT) Investment lending is the value of loans provided to individuals and corporations. An increase in Investment Lending forecasts growth...

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  • The dollar is broadly higher for the second straight day as the trading session was dominated by increased fears of euro zone contagion after the Portugal downgrade prompted fears that...

    Daily Market Review 07/06/11

    The dollar is broadly higher for the second straight day as the trading session was dominated by increased fears of euro zone contagion after the Portugal downgrade prompted fears that...

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  • The dollar was slightly stronger while global equities are mixed following continued uncertainty over Greek debt rating, a dovish statement by the RBA and this week’s central bank meetings. The...

    Daily Market Review 07/05/11

    The dollar was slightly stronger while global equities are mixed following continued uncertainty over Greek debt rating, a dovish statement by the RBA and this week’s central bank meetings. The...

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  • The dollar has pared back some its recent losses as the market focus shifts back to economic data, which highlighted a moderation in global PMIs. Most European PMIs missed expectations...

    Daily Market Review 07/01/11

    The dollar has pared back some its recent losses as the market focus shifts back to economic data, which highlighted a moderation in global PMIs. Most European PMIs missed expectations...

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  •   Monday – July 4, 2011 – EU PPI – (900 GMT) PPI Measures changes in the selling prices of goods and services used by Euro-zone producers. Because producers tend...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 06/30/11

      Monday – July 4, 2011 – EU PPI – (900 GMT) PPI Measures changes in the selling prices of goods and services used by Euro-zone producers. Because producers tend...

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  • The passage of the Greek austerity and implementation vote suggest that the worst case scenario of a Greek default has likely been averted in the short-term.  Indeed, with the market...

    Daily Market Review 06/30/11

    The passage of the Greek austerity and implementation vote suggest that the worst case scenario of a Greek default has likely been averted in the short-term.  Indeed, with the market...

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