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Archive for December, 2011
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Daily Market Review 12/30/11
Posted on December 31, 2011 | No CommentsUS markets ended 2011 in the red as buying interest dragged on stocks. For the year, the Dow Industrials ended in the black, choking up a 5.5% gain, while the... -
Daily Market Review 12/29/11
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsThe US dollar was lower against the Euro which continues to drive global capital markets. The euro initially extended Wednesday’s losses in Asia, falling to $1.2866, the lowest level since... -
Daily Market Review 12/28/11
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollar was stronger against most of the majors despite Italy’s refinancing costs dropping in Wednesday bill auction and zero coupon auctions. The yield on six month bills dropped to... -
Daily Market Review 12/27/11
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsThe US dollar was mixed against the majors trading in very narrow ranges as thin market conditions prevail with markets in the UK, Canada, Hong Kong Australia, and New Zealand... -
Daily Market Review 12/23/11
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsThe US markets were the key drivers over the past week as better than expected economic numbers kept investor sentiment solid. In Europe, France Q3 GDP growth was revised down... -
Daily Market Review 12/22/11
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsUS dollar was mixed vs. majors as riskier assets performed better on Thursday. After being unable to extend its rally Wednesday, the euro has traded heavily but is finding some... -
Weekly Trading Opportunities 12/22/11
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No Comments• Monday December 25, 2011 – Christmas • Tuesday December 26, 2011 – Japan Unemployment (2330 GMT) The unemployment rate and employment change are carefully monitored as a gauge of... -
Daily Market Review 12/21/11
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsMarkets were on the defensive with peripheral yields rising and equity investors cashing in some of Tuesday solid gains. Better than expected housing data in the US was offset by... -
Daily Market Review 12/20/11
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollar is softer vs. majors Tuesday as the euro zone news stream improves. Concerns about Europe remain high, but German data was solid. German IFO was stronger than expected... -
Daily Market Review 12/19/11
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsUS dollar was stronger and equity markets were under pressure as euro zone news remains negative. Comments by ECB chief Draghi show a central bank that is differing itself from... -
Daily Market Review 12/16/11
Posted on December 18, 2011 | No CommentsOn the last trading day of the week, the dollar was broadly weaker as the market remains more upbeat after Thursday’s positive news developments carried overnight through the Asian session.... -
Daily Market Review 12/15/11
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollar was slightly stronger against most major currency, as some riskier assets were able to rebound after this week slide. Commodity prices remained under pressure as investors continued to... -
Weekly Trading Opportunities 12/15/11
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No Comments• Monday – December 19, 2011 – Euro zone Construction (1000 GMT) Construction output is a measure of construction activity in the Euro Zone. Increased construction suggests a growing economy... -
Daily Market Review 12/14/11
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollars was strong for most of Wednesday’s trading session putting pressure on commodities and stock bourses. Gold prices were hammered moving below $1,600 as the Euro pushed lower through... -
Daily Market Review 12/13/11
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollar maintained a supportive tone throughout most of the trading session as European issues remained in the headlines. This combined with a solid German ZEW and worse than expected... -
Daily Market Review 12/12/11
Posted on December 13, 2011 | No CommentsLast week’s action in the capital markets was driven by euro zone policy makers, is now being absorbed by investors and a defensive posture has been taken as resolution was... -
Daily Market Review 12/09/11
Posted on December 11, 2011 | No CommentsThe current storm has passed, and investors eased a sigh of relief, pushing stocks higher and riskier assets higher in price. Thursday evening through Friday morning, EU officials met and... -
Weekly Trading Opportunities 12/09/11
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No Comments• Monday December 12, 2011 – Japan Consumer Confidence (500 GMT) Consumer confidence is a measure of sentiment concerning the Japanese economy. The figure is derived from a survey that... -
Daily Market Review 12/07/11
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsPrice action remains size ways, with the dollar trading mixed and equity markets edging lower. The euro was hurt by German official saying that Germany is more pessimistic about the... -
Daily Market Review 12/06/11
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsRiskier assets consolidated as investors continue to monitor the developments leading to potential fiscal unity in Europe. Monday’s warning by S&P credit rating agency, placing 15 European countries on negative... -
Daily Market Review 12/05/11
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsRiskier assets showed positive performance on the back of announcement early in the US session that showed Germany and France had agreed on a format toward fiscal unity that they... -
Daily Market Review 12/02/11
Posted on December 3, 2011 | No CommentsThe dollar is trading on an easier footing as risk appetite continued to improve into and after the US employment report. Government yields in Italy, Spain and Greece are all... -
Weekly Trading Opportunities 12/01/11
Posted on December 1, 2011 | No Comments• Monday December 5, 2011 – EU Retail Sales (1000 GMT) Retail Sales is the total value of goods and services sold each month at retail outlets within the... -
Daily Market Review 12/01/11
Posted on December 1, 2011 | No CommentsRiskier assets consolidated Wednesday’s gains, which followed coordinated moves by major central banks to ease tension in global funding, together with a PBoC reserve ratio cut, and stronger than expected... -
Daily Market Review 11/30/11
Posted on December 1, 2011 | No CommentsRiskier assets surged higher as central banks shored up European banks by reducing the interest rates on US dollar swaps purchased by European banks. The Dow Jones Industrials rallied almost...