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IG Markets - Afternoon Thoughts
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 6:19 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets are mixed as investors are caught between bargain hunting after the recent sell-off, and staying on the sidelines following a loss of confidence. In US trade, markets extended their losses after having traded in positive territory ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Thoughts
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:02 am | IG Markets
In US trade, markets extended their losses after having traded in positive territory early in the session. Another round of positive economic data gave US markets an early lift, but Europe continued to unsettle investors. US housing starts and industrial ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon Thoughts
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 6:25 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets have extended their losses as risk aversion escalates after Greece failed to form a government, putting fresh elections and a potential euro exit on the cards. In US trade, markets extended their losses after having traded ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 12:45 pm | IG Markets
Good morning, In US trade, markets extended their losses after having traded in positive territory early in the session. Positive US and eurozone economic data had lifted sentiment early, but this did not last long as Greece once again dampened ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 6:19 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets have reversed the gains they posted yesterday as they caught up to the losses posted in European and US markets. Although we didn’t have many fresh leads from European and US trade, investors were in a risk off mood, as Europe’s ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 12:17 pm | IG Markets
Good morning Last night it was a case of 'same story, different day'. Despite ongoing negotiations between the various political parties to cobble together a coalition government, an agreement failed to be reached, making fresh elections next month ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts
Monday, 14 May 2012, 5:31 pm | IG Markets
The PBOC’s decision to cut the RRR by 50 basis points effective May 18 2012, saw some positive sentiment filter through in Asian markets earlier on. This move was widely expected, and many analysts anticipate further easing following the downside ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon Thoughts
Friday, 11 May 2012, 6:43 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets are mostly weaker after JP Morgan’s post-market share price drop set the tone for the region’s session. In US trade, markets fell dramatically following the close as JP Morgan shares traded 5% lower due to a surprise investment ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Thoughts
Friday, 11 May 2012, 11:49 am | IG Markets
In US trade, markets dramatically dropped following the close as JPMorgan shares traded 5% lower due to a surprise investment loss in their investment arm. Sentiment had somewhat improved earlier on in the absence of any nasty headlines out of Europe ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts May 10
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 5:48 pm | IG Markets
FTSE 5532 +5 DAX 6490 +15 CAC 3111 -8 DOW 12855 +20 NAS 2623 +2 S&P 1358 +3 Oil 96.98 Gold 1593 Across Asia, markets are mostly weaker on the back of China economic numbers which were interpreted as a sign of weak domestic demand. Sentiment had improved ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:18 pm | IG Markets
Good morning, In US trade, markets came off their lows after the EFSF confirmed it will release some funds to Greece today. We had seen markets trade ‘risk-off’ on the back of Greece’s ongoing political uncertainty, and concern grew that Spanish ... More >>
IG Markets: Afternoon Thoughts
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 5:11 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets are broadly weaker as Greece’s political situation looks increasingly dire. With New Democracy head Antonis Samaras failing to form a new coalition government, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras is becoming increasingly vocal. Tsipras stirred things ... More >>
IG Markets: Morning Thoughts
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 11:02 am | IG Markets
In US trade, markets declined as Greece’s political situation came back to haunt markets. With New Democracy head Antonis Samaras failing to form a new coalition government, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras is becoming increasingly vocal. Tsipras ... More >>
IG Markets: Morning Thoughts
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 11:19 am | IG Markets
In US trade, markets were relatively flat, as investors remained cautious over the situation in Europe. However, sentiment improved significantly from the Asian session. It seems investors are coming to grips with the fact that French election results ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Monday, 7 May 2012, 11:27 am | IG Markets
In US trade, markets declined amid another round of disappointing economic data. The US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, which was well below expectations of around 160,000 jobs added. Investors were also cautious ahead of a pivotal weekend ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Friday, 4 May 2012, 5:30 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets are softer going into the end of the week, with investors exercising caution ahead of the US non-farm payroll later today. The whispers on Wall Street hint it will be a disappointing result and this has seen risk assets struggle today. More >>
IG Markets forex thoughts
Friday, 4 May 2012, 3:57 pm | IG Markets
AUD/USD continues to find good buying support in the low 1.02 levels, as traders continue to play the range it has been set for the last 22 days. The pair printed a low of 1.0240 in US trade, but failed to close below the April 24 pivot low of ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Friday, 4 May 2012, 12:05 pm | IG Markets
Good morning, In US trade, markets declined amid another round of disappointing economic data. Global growth concerns are increasingly becoming an issue, with US data starting to turn negative Weaker-than-expected US services ISM and disappointment ... More >>
IG Markets: Afternoon Thoughts
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 5:53 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, markets are relatively mixed, with the bulls struggling to shrug off some negative leads from US and European economic releases. In US trade, markets were mostly weaker, as global growth concerns intensified following very weak manufacturing ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 11:04 am | IG Markets
Good morning, In US trade, markets were mostly weaker, as global growth concerns intensified following very weak manufacturing PMI data out of the eurozone and worse-than-expected US ADP employment data. The euro sold off after the worrisome data prints as they ... More >>