Archive for November, 2011

  • The dollar remained heavier despite continued selling of peripheral yields. Italian bond yields climbed higher, with the 10-year nearly 20 basis points higher following Tuesday’s auction results. Stocks, nonetheless, are...

    Daily Market Review 11/29/11

    The dollar remained heavier despite continued selling of peripheral yields. Italian bond yields climbed higher, with the 10-year nearly 20 basis points higher following Tuesday’s auction results. Stocks, nonetheless, are...

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  • The dollar is broadly lower as risk appetite improved off the back of EZ policy hopes and a strong showing in Black Friday sales in the US. Rumor of an...

    Daily Market Review 11/28/11

    The dollar is broadly lower as risk appetite improved off the back of EZ policy hopes and a strong showing in Black Friday sales in the US. Rumor of an...

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  • Riskier assets globally continued to remain on the defensive, although the US seemed to buck the trend as better than expected retail shopping on Black Friday helped boost the equity...

    Daily Market Review 11/25/11

    Riskier assets globally continued to remain on the defensive, although the US seemed to buck the trend as better than expected retail shopping on Black Friday helped boost the equity...

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  •   • Monday November 28, 2011 – US New Home Sales (1500 GMT) The New Home Sales reports records sales of newly constructed residences in the United States . The...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 11/23/11

      • Monday November 28, 2011 – US New Home Sales (1500 GMT) The New Home Sales reports records sales of newly constructed residences in the United States . The...

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  • The focus of the capital markets seemed to be on the failed German bund auction and mostly weaker data, pointing to ongoing contraction in euro zone manufacturing. The German 10-year...

    Daily Market Review 11/23/11

    The focus of the capital markets seemed to be on the failed German bund auction and mostly weaker data, pointing to ongoing contraction in euro zone manufacturing. The German 10-year...

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  • Equity markets and riskier asset were mainly on the defensive as Spain sold €2.9 billion of 3 months bills at an average yield of 5.11%, up from 2.29% at the...

    Daily Market Review 11/22/11

    Equity markets and riskier asset were mainly on the defensive as Spain sold €2.9 billion of 3 months bills at an average yield of 5.11%, up from 2.29% at the...

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  • The recent trend of dollar strength continued Monday as developments in the euro zone weigh on sentiment. The prospect of a change in the Spanish government has done little to...

    Daily Market Review 11/21/11

    The recent trend of dollar strength continued Monday as developments in the euro zone weigh on sentiment. The prospect of a change in the Spanish government has done little to...

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  • The dollar pared back some of its recent gains as riskier assets were able to gain some traction in the US session after negative sentiment continued to dominate the Asian...

    Daily Market Review 11/18/11

    The dollar pared back some of its recent gains as riskier assets were able to gain some traction in the US session after negative sentiment continued to dominate the Asian...

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  • Riskier assets plunged during the US and European trading session after Spanish bond yields moved to record high levels, with the 10-year up 35 basis points to 6.699%. The highlight...

    Daily Market Review 11/17/11

    Riskier assets plunged during the US and European trading session after Spanish bond yields moved to record high levels, with the 10-year up 35 basis points to 6.699%. The highlight...

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  • Ongoing concerns of the euro zone debt crisis continue to weigh on sentiment ahead of important bond auctions from Spain and France tomorrow.  The weakness was most acute in the...

    Daily Market Review 11/16/11

    Ongoing concerns of the euro zone debt crisis continue to weigh on sentiment ahead of important bond auctions from Spain and France tomorrow.  The weakness was most acute in the...

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  • Global capital markets continue to focus on issues related to the European periphery despite better than expected earnings and economic data in the US.  Asian and European boursed moved lower...

    Daily Market Review 11/15/11

    Global capital markets continue to focus on issues related to the European periphery despite better than expected earnings and economic data in the US.  Asian and European boursed moved lower...

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  • The European markets experience a defensive tone after equities traders were unable to sustain the relief rally in Asia with the MSCI Asian Pacific index up 1.2.  The markets failed...

    Daily Market Review 11/14/11

    The European markets experience a defensive tone after equities traders were unable to sustain the relief rally in Asia with the MSCI Asian Pacific index up 1.2.  The markets failed...

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  • European stocks and US equities and Italian bonds along withmarket sentiment improved after signs that Italy is speeding up the passage of its austerity bill.  The Italian 10-year generic yield...

    Daily Market Review 11/10/11

    European stocks and US equities and Italian bonds along withmarket sentiment improved after signs that Italy is speeding up the passage of its austerity bill.  The Italian 10-year generic yield...

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  •   Monday November 14, 2011 – Japan GDP The Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of a Japan ‘s overall production and consumption of goods and services. Expectations are...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 11/10/11

      Monday November 14, 2011 – Japan GDP The Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of a Japan ‘s overall production and consumption of goods and services. Expectations are...

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  • Riskier assets were hammered as Italian politics continued to remain as the driving force behind capital markets volatility.  Equity markets in Europe and the US experienced significant declines, along with...

    Daily Market Review 11/09/11

    Riskier assets were hammered as Italian politics continued to remain as the driving force behind capital markets volatility.  Equity markets in Europe and the US experienced significant declines, along with...

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  • Capital markets sentiment steadied after Tuesday’s Italian parliamentary vote on public finances, which seems to have ended PM Berlusconi reign.  European stocks moved higher, but Asian shares traded defensively.  European...

    Daily Market Review 11/08/11

    Capital markets sentiment steadied after Tuesday’s Italian parliamentary vote on public finances, which seems to have ended PM Berlusconi reign.  European stocks moved higher, but Asian shares traded defensively.  European...

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  • The capital markets will likely be driven this week by political developments in the euro zone.   While Greece dominated the headlines last week, Italian politics and concerns are likely the...

    Daily Market Review 11/07/11

    The capital markets will likely be driven this week by political developments in the euro zone.   While Greece dominated the headlines last week, Italian politics and concerns are likely the...

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  • Headlines from Greece will likely dominate price action after the weekend.  The political wrangling in Greece continues with the announcement overnight by Prime Minister George Papandreou that he will call...

    Daily Market Review 11/04/11

    Headlines from Greece will likely dominate price action after the weekend.  The political wrangling in Greece continues with the announcement overnight by Prime Minister George Papandreou that he will call...

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  • Greek headlines continue to dominate markets. PM George Papandreous lost further support in the government for the referendum and announced during the US session that it would not take place....

    Daily Market Review 11/03/11

    Greek headlines continue to dominate markets. PM George Papandreous lost further support in the government for the referendum and announced during the US session that it would not take place....

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  •   Monday – November 7, 2011 – Euro-zone Retail Sales (900 GMT) Retail Sales in the EU is the total value of goods and services sold each month at retail...

    Weekly Trading Opportunities 11/03/11

      Monday – November 7, 2011 – Euro-zone Retail Sales (900 GMT) Retail Sales in the EU is the total value of goods and services sold each month at retail...

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  • Market sentiment continues to improve as Merkel met with the Greek  PM.  As a result, the dollar eased and the US markets moved higher.  Most of the trading session, investors...

    Daily Market Review 11/02/11

    Market sentiment continues to improve as Merkel met with the Greek  PM.  As a result, the dollar eased and the US markets moved higher.  Most of the trading session, investors...

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  • Volatility returned with a vengeance as the Greek Prime Minister intends to call a referendum on the latest debt agreement, with the dollar advancing against all the majors.   European bank...

    Daily Market Review 11/01/11

    Volatility returned with a vengeance as the Greek Prime Minister intends to call a referendum on the latest debt agreement, with the dollar advancing against all the majors.   European bank...

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