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IG Markets – Morning Prices
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 11:29 am | IG Markets
In the US overnight, the major indices finished largely unchanged as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence and a rise in home prices helped ease fears that the economy is faltering. Financials were helped by regulatory approval for a Chinese investment ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 31 2010
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:58 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower this Tuesday following the weak US leads. Disappointing personal income data in the US ignited further fears over the potential for the double dip recession. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer, down 3.6% while ... More >>
IG Markets - Forex Focus September 1, 2010
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 10:56 am | IG Markets
Early on today, the euro was able to recover a majority of the losses incurred from the start of the week, but later ran into some headwinds as the US markets got going. More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 31 August 2010
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 10:49 am | IG Markets
On Wall St overnight, US markets gave up most of the points gained during Friday session as stronger-than-expected consumer spending data did little to overshadow a weaker-than-expected rise in personal incomes and the first drop in disposable ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 30 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010, 9:19 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are all higher in early afternoon trade following the strong overseas leads from the US. They were also helped by the news of an emergency policy meeting at the Bank of Japan, which saw the yen weaken and exporters bounce. ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 30 August 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010, 1:02 pm | IG Markets
US markets put in a good session to close the week out on Friday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke eased market concerns by saying the Fed was willing to do whatever it takes to stabilise the recovery. A better-than-expected reading on Q2 GDP also ... More >>
IG Markets: The Week Ahead Economic Diary 30/8/201
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 10:02 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 - Australian Market Wrap August 29 2010
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 8:53 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following weaker overseas leads and ahead of tonight’s Q2 GDP read and Bernanke’s economic speech. The Nikkei 225 is the best performer, up 1% while the Hang Seng, Kospi and Shanghai composite were all ... More >>
Markets Round Up
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 11:59 am | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following weaker overseas leads and ahead of tonight’s Q2 GDP read and Bernanke’s economic speech. The Nikkei 225 is the best performer, up 1% while the Hang Seng, Kospi and Shanghai composite were all ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices 27 August 2010
Friday, 27 August 2010, 11:30 am | IG Markets
In overnight trade, concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Q2 GDP read and Ben Bernanke’s speech saw the major indices finish lower, erasing early gains that had come from a bigger than expected decline in the number of US jobless claims. Also, comments ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 26 2010
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 10:38 pm | IG Markets
In Asia, regional markets are all higher, boosted by the late on rally on Wall St as well as weaker yen in Japan. The Nikkei 225 & Shanghai Composite are the best performers, both firmer by 0.6% as blue chip exporters in Japan bucked their recent ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 25 2010
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 9:12 pm | IG Markets
In Asia, regional markets are all lower following the weaker overseas leads, with Japanese stocks remaining under pressure due to a rampant yen. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer, down 1.7% while the Shanghai Composite and Kospi are both softer ... More >>
IG Markets - Forex Focus 25/08/10
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:56 am | IG Markets
The euro was under continued selling pressure through the European trading day, but has come roaring back following more bad news for the US housing market. More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 24 2010
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 9:18 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed this Tuesday following yet another set of weak leads from the US where investors continue to be concerned over the pace of economic growth. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer, down 1.4% and hitting a fresh ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 11:19 am | IG Markets
On Wall St overnight, US stocks finished in the red for the third straight session as strong earnings and further M&A activity failed to offset ongoing concerns over the economic slowdown. The market digested acquisition offers from the likes of HP ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 23 2010
Monday, 23 August 2010, 10:23 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly lower following the weaker offshore leads from Wall St, as well as the uncertainty of a hung parliament in Australia. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer, down 0.8% while the Hang Seng and Kospi are 0.4% and ... More >>
IG Markets: Week Ahead Economic Diary 23/8/2010
Monday, 23 August 2010, 1:46 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
Monday, 23 August 2010, 11:16 am | IG Markets
On Wall St on Friday, concerns over the economic recovery weighed on the market early, although the major indices did manage to finish the session significantly off the lows. For the session, the technology laden NASDAQ was the top performer, rising ... More >>
IG Markets – Morning Prices
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 11:00 am | IG Markets
In Overnight trade, the major US indices shrugged off early weakness to finish the session firmer, with speculation of further M&A activity helping to offset weakness among energy names following a big build in crude oil inventories. The consumer discretionary, ... More >>
IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 18 2010
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 8:20 pm | IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets were mixed this Wednesday despite good overnight leads from the US. Stronger-than-expected industrial production numbers and results from Walmart and Home Depot helped the major indices post their biggest gains in two weeks. ... More >>