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Indonesia - Market Factors to watch - May 24

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 3 days ago in all

----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0003 GMT ------------ INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1318.86 0.17% 2.230 USD/JPY 79.42 -0.05% -0.040 10-YR US TSY YLD 1.738 -- 0.005 SPOT GOLD 1558.96 -0.14% -2.120 US CRUDE 90.29 0.43% 0.390 DOW JONES ... read more
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Greece Helps Drive Markets Lower

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The GBP was a noted underperformer with the Bank of England inflation report suggesting more QE was very possible going forward. GBP/USD was notably weaker for the week. The GBP/USD lost 1.56% closing at 1.5828 after opening at 1.6078. read more
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Australian And New Zealand Dollars Plunge On Renewed Greek Worries

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 4 days ago in USD, JPY, GBP, AUD made popular 4 days ago

The Australian dollar slipped to 2-day lows of 77.87 against the yen and 1.2990 against the euro, compared to yesterday's close of 78.43 and 1.2941, respectively. If the aussie weakens further, it may likely target 77.6 against the yen and 1.304 ... read more
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Why Royal Dutch Shell Belongs In Your Portfolio

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 6 days ago in USD, CAD, AUD, Commodities made popular 5 days ago

After all, the fact that XOM, the world's largest oil company, as measured by market cap, would make such a large bet on natural gas led to much wagging of tongues among energy investors. This can be considered especially true, given XOM's justifiable ... read more
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Portuguese GDP Shrinks For Sixth Straight Quarter, But Better Than Expected

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 11 days ago in USD, EUR, Economic Indicators made popular 11 days ago

The Portugese GDP was released at the same time as the Eurozone GDP came in slightly better than expected with 0.0% growth for the first quarter. EUR/USD fell slightly following both releases, possibly correcting from a small earlier day rally. read more
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Singapore Stocks-May open lower on Greece, growth concerns

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 12 days ago in all made popular 12 days ago

----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0010 GMT ------------ INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1338.35 -1.11% -15.040 USD/JPY 79.83 -0.03% -0.020 10-YR US TSY YLD 1.7774 -- 0.009 SPOT GOLD 1558.9 0.14% 2.250 US CRUDE 94.32 -0.49% -0.460 DOW ... read more
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HSBC Jan-Mar qtr profit up 26 pc to $6.78 bn

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 18 days ago in GBP

Excluding charge and the impacts of acquisitions and sales, underlying profit before tax (PBT) increased to USD 6.78 billion from USD 5.41 billion a year earlier, the banking major said. The UK-based lender posted a total operating income of USD 20.44 ... read more
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Risk Currencies Higher; Euro Concerns Moderate Gains

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 19 days ago in EUR made popular 18 days ago

Better-than-expected local retail sales data provided a small inflection point with relative calm from the eurozone and moderate support for US equities carrying the local unit to highs of 102.2 US cents. Meanwhile, the growth vs. austerity debate ... read more
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European Factors to Watch-German, French shares to gain on data

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 25 days ago in all

German and French shares were set to rise sharply on Wednesday as encouraging manufacturing data from the United States, the world's biggest economy, revived expectations that the pace of global economic recovery was gathering ... read more
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We continue to expect pound upside vs the euro

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 25 days ago in Economic Indicators made popular 25 days ago

After the surprisingly soft Q1 GDP print, the PMI readings will be an important focus for the BoE so today's data may prompt further cautious tones. The more important services indicator is due on Thursday. Last week we lifted our GBP forecasts and ... read more
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RBA obviously thinks the situation needs a big stick!

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 26 days ago in AUD made popular 26 days ago

the normally conservative RBA has made a significant move to try and waken up the subdued Australian economy and housing market. The preliminary data which they are receiving is obviously worrying them, and with inflation not really an issue, ... read more
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USD/CAD plunges ahead of data

posted by Avatar WiredDeal 32 days ago in CAD made popular 32 days ago

Now that the NY session approaches and both Canada (retail sales) and US data (consumer confidence, housing prices and sales) will be out soon, the USD/CAD has fell below the psychological level to 0.9891. Mataf.net analysts point to resistances at ... read more