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IG Markets: Morning Prices

Friday, 12 November 2010, 11:05 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street, US stocks finished the session lower as worse-than-expected results from the likes of Cisco and Walt Disney weighed on sentiment as the US dollar rose on continued worries over European sovereign debt. More >>

IG Markets: Morning Prices

Thursday, 11 November 2010, 11:06 am | IG Markets

Overnight, US stocks finished the session in positive territory after wavering for most of the day after the US dollar rose, although it came off its highs late. Stronger-than-expected initial jobless claims also helped boost sentiment. More >>

IG Markets: Morning Report

Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 11:26 am | IG Markets

In the US overnight, US stocks continued their pullback following last week rally that drove the major indices to two-month highs. Gold posted yet another record high of US$1424.40 per ounce as the US dollar index rose strongly across the board, especially ... More >>

IG Markets: Morning Prices

Monday, 8 November 2010, 11:34 am | IG Markets

In the US on Friday, markets pared losses late in the session to close higher after a massive week in economic and political developments. The week was marked by Republican gains in Congress, the Fed’s decision to pump more money into the economy and a ... More >>

IG Markets: Morning Report

Friday, 5 November 2010, 11:15 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street overnight, US markets surged to new two year highs as traders came to grips with the Fed’s latest plan to purchase US$600 billion worth of long-dated Treasury’s. Also, news that Obama is open to extending tax cuts and reports that ... More >>

IG Markets Morning Prices & Thoughts

Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:02 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street overnight, US stocks rallied to the highest levels in six-months as the mid-term elections got underway and the Federal Reserve Board began its two-day meeting that is expected to result in the announcement of another round of quantitative ... More >>

IG Markets: Morning Prices

Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 12:32 pm | IG Markets

Overnight, US markets gave up impressive earlier gains to finish mixed ahead of tomorrow’s mid-term elections, the mid week FOMC meeting and Friday’s non-farm payrolls report. By day’s end the Dow Jones Industrial Average was a mere 6 points higher, the S&P ... More >>

IG Markets Morning Prices & Thoughts

Monday, 1 November 2010, 11:24 am | IG Markets

In the US on Friday night, the major indices closed out a very positive month with a choppy session, finishing flat. Investors and traders were happy to stay or head for the sidelines in preparation for this week’s huge data load which includes ... More >>

IG Markets: Australian Market Wrap

Saturday, 30 October 2010, 10:41 pm | IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are all lower as traders cautiously positioned themselves ahead of next week’s crucial FOMC data. The Nikkei 225 is down heavily, lower by 1.6% as a stronger yen weighed on the market and traders were happy on the sidelines ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 29 October 2010

Friday, 29 October 2010, 11:49 am | IG Markets

US markets closed mixed overnight after recovering from deeper losses as investors digested the latest round of earnings data and speculated on the Federal Reserve’s next steps to stimulate the economy. More >>

IG Markets – ANZ Thoughts 28 October 2010

Thursday, 28 October 2010, 11:34 am | IG Markets

At first glance, ANZ’s 2010 full year result looks to be better-than-expected. FY cash profit came in at $5.13 billion, some 5.1% higher than the $4.88 billion analysts had been forecasting. The final dividend was also stronger, coming in at ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 28 October 2010

Thursday, 28 October 2010, 11:16 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street overnight, US markets staged a strong afternoon rally to finish the session mixed. The major indices had slumped during morning trade after a report in the Wall Street Journal suggested the Federal Reserve’s approach to further ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 11:36 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street overnight, US stocks finished the session largely unchanged, although it was a volatile ride as stocks fell early on the back of weaker-than-expected earnings reports and disappointing housing news. However, as the day developed the market ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 26 October 2010

Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 11:34 am | IG Markets

In the US overnight, stocks finished the session firmer, and at their highest levels since April despite a late session sell off triggered by continuing concerns over the mortgage foreclosure crisis. More >>

IG Markets Australian Market Wrap

Saturday, 23 October 2010, 11:55 am | IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following the modest gains on Wall Street. The Kospi is the best performer, up 1% on a rise among technology players. The Nikkei 225 is also firmer, up 0.7%. On the downside, both the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 22 October 2010

Friday, 22 October 2010, 11:39 am | IG Markets

On Wall Street overnight, US stocks finished the session modestly higher as investors digested a large batch of earnings reports and economic news. A drop in unemployment claims and a Federal Reserve report that showed a “modest pace” of growth between ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 20 October 2010

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 11:28 am | IG Markets

Overnight, US markets suffered their heaviest losses in almost two months due to USD strength (courtesy of a surprise Chinese rate hike) and news that Bank of America was being sued by a consortium of investors to repurchase problematic mortgages. More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 19 October 2010

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 11:59 am | IG Markets

Overnight, US markets posted convincing gains on the back of better-than-expected earnings from Citigroup and a subsiding of fears over a foreclosure crisis, with financial stocks leading the market higher. More >>

IG Markets: Australian Markets Wrap Up

Saturday, 16 October 2010, 1:17 pm | IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are mostly lower following the softer US leads and ahead of key retail sales figures tonight. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer down 0.9%, while the Hang Seng is lower by 0.4%. Elsewhere, the Kospi is flat while ... More >>

IG Markets – Morning Prices 14 October 2010

Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:25 am | IG Markets

In the US overnight, stocks pulled back slightly in the last half hour of trade to finish off session highs as the US dollar continued its downward spiral, boosting gold and risk currencies. A series of stronger-than-expected corporate results, led ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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