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IG Markets – Morning Prices 13 October 2010
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 11:45 am | IG Markets
In overnight action on Wall Street, US stocks shrugged off early falls to finish the session higher following the release of the Federal Reserve minutes that indicated the Fed were close to stimulating the economy further “before long”. More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 12 October 2010
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 11:37 am | IG Markets
In overnight trade in the US, the major indices finished largely unchanged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing back above the 11,000 point level after falling early in very thin Columbus Day trade and ahead of a busy week of Q3 earnings. More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 11 October 2010
Monday, 11 October 2010, 11:18 am | IG Markets
On Wall Street on Friday, US markets all gained, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above the 11,000 point level for the first time since May. A weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls number spurred speculation that the Federal Reserve will step in ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon Wrap Up
Saturday, 9 October 2010, 11:41 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets mixed following the relatively flat session on Wall Street. The Shanghai Composite, which resumed activity following a seven-day break, was playing catch-up, currently stronger by 3.4% to be the best performer. Elsewhere, ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon report
Saturday, 9 October 2010, 11:38 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets mixed following the relatively flat session on Wall Street. The Shanghai Composite, which resumed activity following a seven-day break, was playing catch-up, currently stronger by 3.1% to be the best performer. Elsewhere, ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 08 October 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010, 11:23 am | IG Markets
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks ended the session mostly lower after a volatile session ahead of the beginning of the Q3 earnings season and ahead of tonight’s key employment data. Tonight’s nonfarm-payrolls data may determine whether or not ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 07 October 2010
Thursday, 7 October 2010, 11:37 am | IG Markets
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks closed the session mixed, seemingly taking a breather ahead of Friday’s jobs report and following Tuesday’s strong rally. A number of downgrades weighed on the technology sector while a disappointing read ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 06 October 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 11:54 am | IG Markets
Overnight, US markets surged to their highest levels since May on renewed optimism about the outlook for the economy over the final quarter of the year. More >>
IG Markets Morning Prices
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 11:13 am | IG Markets
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks fell, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its biggest fall in a month as analysts cut ratings ahead of Thursday start to the Q3 reporting season. This spurred general caution ahead of a heavy week of data ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 4 October 2010
Monday, 4 October 2010, 11:24 am | IG Markets
In the US on Friday, stocks finished the first session of October and the fourth quarter modestly firmer after participants digested a spate of economic data that painted a mildly positive view of the US economy. More >>
IG Markets Australian Market Wrap up
Saturday, 2 October 2010, 11:42 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets have started the new quarter in mixed fashion after better-than-expected US data eased fears of another recession overnight. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi are firmer by 0.4% and 0.2% respectively while the Hang Seng is down ... More >>
IG Markets Afternoon Thoughts
Saturday, 2 October 2010, 11:40 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets have started the new quarter in mixed fashion after better-than-expected US data eased fears of another recession overnight. The Shanghai Composite is the bigger gainer, up 1.7% after stronger-than-expected manufacturing ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices
Friday, 1 October 2010, 12:36 pm | IG Markets
On Wall Street, US indices finished a highly volatile session lower as end-of-month and quarter profit taking and rebalancing played out. Nonetheless, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 still posted the biggest September gains since 1939, ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 30, 2010
Friday, 1 October 2010, 9:32 am | IG Markets
In Asia, regional markets are mostly lower this Thursday after US markets closed lower overnight after a volatile session. The Nikkei 225 is the weakest performer, down 2% but is still set to book its best monthly gain in six months. Elsewhere, ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 29, 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 8:13 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are higher this afternoon following the positive overnight leads. The Hang Seng is the top performer, up 1.3% while the Nikkei 225 is 0.7% firmer after this morning’s weaker-than-expected Tankan survey suggested the BOJ may discuss ... More >>
IG Markets - Forex Focus September 29, 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 5:06 pm | IG Markets
The greenback continued to struggle today and slipped—after a brief morning rally ran out of steam—as dollar selling continues to be the emerging trend this week. More >>
IG Markets: The Week Ahead Economic Diary 27/9/201
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 4:56 pm | IG Markets
IG Markets: The Week Ahead Economic Diary The Week Ahead from IG Markets keeps you in touch with scheduled events in the financial markets for the coming week. Data highlighted in red is likely to have a higher influence on index, equity or currency ... More >>
IG Markets - Morning Prices September 29, 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 1:21 pm | IG Markets
In the US overnight, stocks finished near session highs as stronger-than-expected numbers from Walgreen, the largest US drug store led a rally among consumer staples and healthcare names. A weaker-than-anticipated consumer confidence reading helped ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 28 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 1:07 pm | IG Markets
In Asia, regional markets are all lower in early afternoon trade as traders react to the weaker leads from Wall St. Markets seem to have paused for breath, digesting the strong September rally. The Nikkei 225 is the biggest decliner, down 1.1% as ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices
Monday, 27 September 2010, 12:40 pm | IG Markets
IG Markets – Morning Prices 27 September 2010 IG Markets – Morning Prices 27 September 2010 In the US on Friday, equity markets surged as stronger-than-expected durable goods orders boosted optimism over the future direction of the economy. German ... More >>