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IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Friday, 16 December 2011, 12:30 pm | IG Markets
US markets bounced overnight on the back of some encouraging economic data. Sentiment was also lifted by an impressive Spanish bond auction, which saw it raise almost double its target. However, head of the IMF Christine Lagarde warned that Europe’s ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 15/12/11
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 5:28 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after picking up a negative lead from the US and Europe. It was a night of clear risk aversion, with traders simply fearing slower economic growth globally. With no key dates to get excited about, hope seems ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 15
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 11:15 am | IG Markets
US and European markets declined after Italy’s borrowing costs surged to a euro-era record at an auction. Worries about escalating borrowing costs for Europe resulted in an onslaught on risk assets, with significant moves in the currencies and commodities ... More >>
IG Markets Morning Thoughts
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 12:22 pm | IG Markets
US markets got off to a strong start after German investor confidence grew and Spain’s debt auctions impressed. Markets were also anticipating some indication of more quantitative easing from the Fed ahead of its statement. More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 13
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 11:07 am | IG Markets
US and European markets were sold off overnight after ratings agencies said the summit did little to switch their views on Europe’s struggling governments. Moody’s and Fitch feel there is still significant pressure on euro-area nations’ debt ratings, ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 12/12/11
Monday, 12 December 2011, 5:25 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are stronger after European leaders came to an agreement on how to curb the debt crisis. Markets across the region opened higher this morning in response to the positive reaction seen in US and European markets on Friday night. ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 12
Monday, 12 December 2011, 12:18 pm | IG Markets
US and European markets rallied on Friday night after European leaders came to an agreement on how to curb the debt crisis. The new agreement will provide tighter budget rules for nations and will add EUR200 billion to the euro war chest. Euro ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Dec 8
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 6:53 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker as investors tread cautiously ahead of this week’s key meetings in Europe. A report suggesting the G-20 is considering a $600 billion IMF lending program saw US markets charge higher late in the session. However, ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 8
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 11:00 am | IG Markets
US markets extended their gains overnight in a choppy session, as traders tried to position themselves ahead of the key European summit. Reports out of Europe continue to dominate trade, with plenty of headlines to digest. A report suggesting the G-20 ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 5:15 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are stronger on growing optimism around the latest attempt by leaders to solve the European debt crisis. European leaders are now reportedly working on a plan that could double the size of the bailout fund. More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 7
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:13 am | IG Markets
US markets bounced overnight on reports that European leaders are looking to significantly increase the size of the bailout fund. The latest plan will be presented at this week’s EU summit and could include running two separate rescue funds and gaining ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Dec 6
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 5:35 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after S&P placed most of the eurozone sovereign credit ratings on negative review. After having seen a big improvement in sentiment over the past week or so, this piece of news saw markets take a big ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 6
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 12:22 pm | IG Markets
US markets gave up most of their early gains after the Financial Times reported that S&P may strip Germany and France of their AAA credit ratings, with all 17 euro-nations on ratings watch. Early advances had been triggered by news that German ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Dec 5
Monday, 5 December 2011, 7:35 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly stronger, with sentiment lifted by news that Italy’s government unveiled tough new austerity measures. Italy outlined a EUR 30 billion three-year austerity plan. There are several reports flying out of ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices
Monday, 5 December 2011, 11:20 am | IG Markets
US markets were relatively flat on Friday night, taking a breather after last week’s strong rally. The subdued performance came despite a surprise drop in the US unemployment rate and strong non-farm employment change numbers. Non-farm payrolls climbed by ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 2/12/11
Friday, 2 December 2011, 5:23 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed with the ASX and Nikkei stronger but the Hang Seng and Shanghai weaker. It has been a fairly muted session, with markets taking a breather after the massive gains posted this week. Investors seem to be waiting ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Dec 2
Friday, 2 December 2011, 11:18 am | IG Markets
US markets were modestly weaker overnight, as markets took a breather after this week’s strong move higher. With markets having put on significant gains over the past seven days, it is not surprising to see them consolidate. Investors also seem ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices 1/12/11
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 11:17 am | IG Markets
Global markets rallied overnight after six central banks led by the Federal Reserve moved to ease the flow of funds to financial institutions and China cut the amount of cash that its banks must set aside as reserves. The Fed coordinated the move with ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 30/11/11
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 5:17 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after S&P reduced its credit ratings on several big banks in the United States and Europe on Tuesday as the result of a sweeping overhaul of its ratings criteria. The news saw US markets pull back into the close ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Nov 30
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 11:23 am | IG Markets
US markets were mostly higher overnight after consumer confidence data came in significantly ahead of expectations. The consumer confidence reading climbed to 56 from a previous figure of 40.9. The reading shows that consumers grew more optimistic about jobs ... More >>
