Offshore Investment

US markets flat during quiet week
US markets were broadly unchanged last week due to a lack of major reports on the corporate front. European bourses echoed those across the Atlantic and they too fluctuated very moderately in thin trading volumes. From a technical point of view, US exchanges remain weak while Europe also appears volatile.
Monday, December 31 - 2007 at 15:36 |

Inflation and growth concerns dent US stocks
US markets were under pressure last week due to concerns about rising inflation and a slowing economy. The Fed's 25 basis point rate cut to 4.25% did little to stimulate stocks. In Europe, markets were also under pressure and few stocks made any gains. Downward movement is anticipated in markets on both sides of the Atlantic.
Monday, December 17 - 2007 at 13:23 |

Markets await Fed rate cut decision
US markets ended last week flat as investors kept their powder dry prior to the Fed's upcoming decision regarding interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, European markets rose slightly as banks felt the benefit of a possible rate cut by the Fed. Technically, a downturn is expected in both the US and Europe.
Monday, December 10 - 2007 at 13:41 |

Talk of rate cuts lifts stocks
US markets enjoyed their best weekly gain Since March after the Fed's Chairman Ben S. Bernanke suggested he may cut interest rates and the Treasury moved closer to a plan to prevent thousands of Americans from losing their homes. In Europe, the reports of a US interest rate cut also helped lift exchanges. Despite last week's positive showing, all markets are expected to retreat this week.
Monday, December 03 - 2007 at 13:40 |

Bargain hunters lift US stocks
US markets gained at the end of last week due to bargain hunting and optimism regarding lower interest rates. Meanwhile, European bourses gained on the back of renewed mergers and acquisitions speculation. This week, US markets will continue to head down towards year long lows, while European markets will also be under pressure.
Tuesday, November 27 - 2007 at 19:57 |

Subprime worries weigh on US stocks
US markets were volatile but essentially flat last week as caution over the continued impact of the subprime mortgage crisis prevailed. In Europe, investors were also fearful of an ongoing slump in the banking sector. Technically, despite a possible slight bounce in the US, a decline is expected on both sides of the Atlantic.
Monday, November 19 - 2007 at 13:29 |

Economy fears drag down US stocks
US markets dropped last week as fears mounted about an economic slowdown. In Europe, concern that the banking slump would continue weighed heavily on share prices. It is highly likely that downward movement can be expected in both the US and Europe this week.
Monday, November 12 - 2007 at 16:02 |

Job reports support US markets
US markets made gains at the end of last week as good job reports managed to subdue renewed concerns over the credit crisis. But fears that the full impact of the credit crunch has yet to be seen helped to drag down European markets. Technically, caution is advised in both the US and Europe.
Tuesday, November 06 - 2007 at 11:16 |

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