Hello, it’s Thursday, July 13, 2011, and I’m Martin Smith with the daily outlook from UFX Markets. The dollar fell against most of the major currencies due to the FOMC Meeting Minutes, in which members pointed out that if economic growth becomes too slow more stimulus would be needed. Stock Markets closed negative for the [...]
The FOMC meeting came and went without stirring the waters. In the Euro-zone and London, Equity Markets finished their sessions in positive territory ahead of the highly anticipated U.S FED rate decision. The accompanying FOMC statement was intentionally left mostly unchanged so as not to roil markets. It served its purpose well as the DJIA [...]
Global Equity Markets were mixed on Tuesday as Dubai continues to sort out its debt repayment obligations. In the U.S Producer Prices climbed 1.8% which was more than double expectations. This caused stocks to retreat as it may engage the U.S Fed to raise rates out of necessity instead of a planned withdrawal from its [...]
World Equity Markets gained some ground Monday amid assurances from Abu Dhabi that they would provide $10 billion in immediate financial aid to ensure Dubai World meets its $4.1 billion debt obligation due yesterday. The DJIA closed a shade above 10,500 after picking up 29.55 points. The Greenback gave up a little ground yesterday as [...]
Global Equity Markets closed higher as the prospect for a bona fide recovery now seems assured. The Markets were able to shake off credit fears and focus on continued positive economic data coming out of the U.S. On Wall Street the DJIA closed up 65.67 points to 10,471.50 on better than expected Advanced Retail Sales [...]
It was a mixed day on Wall Street following a continued selloff in the Asian and London sessions. The DJIA closed the day at 10,337.05 up 51.08 points. It saw modest gains as analysts upgraded their ratings on 3M and Sprint Nextel. The Greenback gave up some gains from its 3 day rally as the [...]