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- US markets continued their advance week-on-week, driven by renewed mergers and acquisitions activity and positive economic results. European markets were also up last week helped by reassuring economic data. Technically, more upward progress can be expected in both the US and Europe.
- Monday, August 27 - 2007 at 13:58 |
- US markets made gains at the end of last week after the Fed cut its discount rate by 0.5% to 5.75%. The central bank's decision indicated a concern about economic growth rather than inflation. European markets also recovered following the Fed's decision. Technically, upward movement might continue in both the US and Europe.
- Monday, August 20 - 2007 at 13:43 |
- US markets dropped sharply towards the back end of last week, undoing gains made on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to renewed concerns over the effect of the sub-prime mortgage crisis on the US economy. In Europe, central banks have pumped money into the markets to prevent a credit crunch.
- Monday, August 13 - 2007 at 13:08 |
- US markets were under pressure week-on-week due to increasing fears of a possible credit crunch but also because of weaker than expected job figures. European markets made gains last week as several European leaders reported strong profit results, beating analysts' expectations. Technically, indicators remain bearish on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Monday, August 06 - 2007 at 13:45 |
- Poor results and fears over a possible credit crunch helped plunge US stocks to their lowest levels in four months this week. European markets caught the mood from the US as investors' concerns over the American housing market slowdown grew. Technically, the risk remains to the downside in both the US and Europe.
- Monday, July 30 - 2007 at 12:14 |
- US markets were under pressure last week due to increasing concerns about loan losses which could dent bank and brokerage profit levels. In Europe, poor corporate results caused European bourses to lose ground week-on-week. Technically, both sides of the Atlantic are displaying bearish indicators.
- Monday, July 23 - 2007 at 18:04 |
- US markets bounced this week after the Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged. In Europe, markets shrugged off a sluggish start to end in the green week-on-week. Technically, there is a lack of confidence on both sides of the Atlantic and caution is advised.
- Monday, July 02 - 2007 at 14:27 |
- US markets were under pressure last week due to concerns about rising bond yields. All indexes suffered a correction with the Dow Jones drawing a double top pattern. Things were no better in Europe with markets losing ground week-on-week. Technically, downward movement should still dominate.
- Monday, June 25 - 2007 at 13:28 |
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