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- Good economic date helped lift the US markets last week, with the health care equipment, materials and media sectors outperforming the market. European exchanges also rebounded last week, with all sectors ending the week on a positive note. Europe will remain under pressure this week, while the consolidation will continue in the US.
- Monday, December 11 - 2006 at 13:30 |
- Disappointing economic data forced US markets down at the end of last week, while European exchanges were also under pressure. The automobile sector endured a difficult time on both sides of the Atlantic. Corrective pressure remains in both Europe and the US.
- Monday, December 04 - 2006 at 14:08 |
- European markets dropped significantly this week, with the automobile, media, retail and insurance sectors suffering most. It was a shorter trading week in the US due to Thanksgiving and market performance was mixed. Caution is advised this week with further correction possible in Europe.
- Monday, November 27 - 2006 at 13:33 |
- US markets rose week-on-week but showed signs of weakness on Friday due to renewed concerns about the pace of economic growth. European markets were mixed with the Dax, Ibex and S&P/Mib rising and the FTSE 100 and Cac 40 falling. US market activity may thin this week due to Thanksgiving.
- Monday, November 20 - 2006 at 13:30 |
- US stock markets rebounded this week following the results of the mid-tern elections, while European exchanges also rose in line with Wall Street. A number of French stocks will be revealing quarterly results this week. Caution is advised for investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Monday, November 13 - 2006 at 14:00 |
- US markets closed higher last week, boosted by strong Q3 corporate earnings but a weaker than expected Q3 GDP growth estimate pushed investors into profit-booking mode. European markets also declined at the end of last week. US investors should be cautious this week, while European investors should watch Thursday's European Central Bank decision.
- Monday, October 30 - 2006 at 13:35 |
- US markets were mixed last week with the Dow Jones hitting a record high and the S&P500 also making moderate gains but the Nasdaq fell. The Fed meets this week, so investors should watch out for possible volatility. European exchanges were also varied with the Dax and Cac gaining.
- Monday, October 23 - 2006 at 12:26 |
- US stock markets continued rising last week due to optimism about the Q3 results season, which started well, and the fact that the Fed is unlikely to make an interest rate increase on October 25. Gains in the basic resources, technology and oil and gas sectors helped drive up European markets, which look well set to continue their momentum.
- Monday, October 16 - 2006 at 12:25 |
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