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IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Nov 29
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 8:31 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly higher, extending gains after yesterday’s rallies. However, some of the euphoria has worn off as investors seek confirmation of some of the reports from Europe before committing to longs. A report suggesting ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Nov 29
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 11:38 am | IG Markets
Global markets rallied overnight as European leaders drafted a framework for a bailout fund for the region. Strength shown in the Asian session resonated in the US and Europe, as investors got a chance to react to the positive developments from the ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Monday, 28 November 2011, 5:16 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets have soared on improved optimism following some developments in the European debt crisis. Boosting sentiment are reports suggesting the IMF could offer Italy financial aid and news of the EFSF potentially insuring bonds for troubled ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Nov 28
Monday, 28 November 2011, 12:09 pm | IG Markets
Global markets were mixed on Friday night with Europe gaining ground, though the US modestly weaker. European stocks broke their losing streak despite lingering concerns about the debt crisis. Although US markets lost ground, there have been several positive ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 24/11/11
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 5:15 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly weaker after a broad sell-off in global markets overnight. Deepening concerns about the European debt crisis continue to weigh on markets after a poorly-received German debt sale. Japan has returned to ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 5:27 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker as investors tread carefully on the back of escalating European bond yields. A lower revised US GDP number for the third quarter also put a dampener on sentiment. The revised number came in at 2% after an initial ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Nov 18
Friday, 18 November 2011, 5:18 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after picking up a negative lead from US and European markets. Fresh concerns over Europe’s debt crisis amid rising borrowing costs are causing heightened risk aversion. Spanish government bonds hit a euro-era ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 5:15 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker on concerns about European sovereign yields. Despite some positive US leads, markets have turned negative on persistent eurozone debt issues. The Hang Seng has dropped 1.6%, the Shanghai is 1.2% lower and the Nikkei ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices Nov 16
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:02 am | IG Markets
Global markets were mixed overnight, with Europe weaker, but the US stronger. Softness in the European session came on the back of rising borrowing costs for Spanish debt and reports that new Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti met resistance in forming ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 5:28 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly weaker, as rising European bond yields are fuelling concerns that Europe will struggle to contain its debt crisis. The European debt situation is weighing on Chinese and Japanese exporters, and a stronger yen ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 14th October
Monday, 14 November 2011, 5:46 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are stronger after Italy’s latest steps to alleviate its debt woes were cheered by investors. On Friday, Italy passed an austerity budget and has now moved towards appointing a new leader after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 11/11/11
Friday, 11 November 2011, 5:32 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are enjoying mild gains after picking up some positive leads from overnight trading. There is a slight improvement in sentiment after some positive news out of the US and Europe. However, traders remain cautious ahead of ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Nov 10
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 9:11 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker as the headlines out of Europe overnight continue to affect sentiment. Asian markets picked up a negative lead after Italian debt yields escalated to euro-era record levels. The 10-year Italian bond yields ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices 10/11/11
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:34 pm | IG Markets
Global markets slid overnight as Italian debt yields escalated to euro-era record levels. The 10-year Italian bond yields topped 7% for the first time in the euro-era, completely erasing the optimism we had seen in the previous session. The spike in ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 5:20 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly higher after picking up a strong lead from US markets. Eurozone debt anxiety remains rampant after Italian yields spiked to a 14-year high of 6.67%. With the future of Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi in ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts - Nov 7
Monday, 7 November 2011, 8:41 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker as Greece moved to name a new leader after Prime Minister George Papandreou agreed to step down. Uncertainty has now gripped markets as many investors opt to wait for a new leader to be named with the frontrunners ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Friday, 4 November 2011, 5:16 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are stronger after Greece dropped voting on its financial rescue and the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut interest rates. The news brought the cyclical stocks back into play, with resource names among the biggest gainers. ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 3/11/11
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 5:26 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after European leaders cut off aid payments to Greece and said a referendum in 5 weeks will determine whether the debt-strapped nation becomes the first to exit the euro area. The news has seen risk once again ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon thoughts
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 5:43 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker, with banks and autos sharply lower after Greece’s recent call for a confidence vote and referendum raised doubts about the European solution. However, markets are off their lows on speculation that even if ... More >>
IG Markets - Afternoon thoughts 1st November
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 5:30 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after China’s official ‘Manufacturing PMI’ index fell to 50.4 in October from the prior month’s reading of 51.2. This result was well below a median forecast of 51.8. However, a consolation is the fact ... More >>