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- US markets ended slightly down on Friday after a neutral September employment report, but last week saw the Dow Jones hit a record high and the S&P500 set a new 52 week high. The upward momentum from Wall Street carried over into European bourses which should maintain their positive momentum this week.
- Monday, October 09 - 2006 at 12:28 |
- The S&P500 and the Dow Jones hit 52 week highs last week but US markets declined on Friday due to profit taking. European markets also rose last week, partly due to the gains on Wall Street and also mergers and acquisitions activity. Investors should keep an eye on the ECB's interest rate decision on Thursday.
- Monday, October 02 - 2006 at 13:06 |
- US markets fell week-on-week after hitting new yearly highs for the Dow Jones and the S&P500, due to concern about a slowing economy next year. European markets consolidated last week and there is a risk they will do so again this week.
- Monday, September 25 - 2006 at 12:40 |
- US stocks rose week-on-week and remain in good shape with the Dow Jones and S&P500 approaching new highs for the year, but investors' eyes will be on the Fed's interest rate decision, due on Wednesday. European markets also gained last week, apart from the FTSE 100 which closed flat.
- Monday, September 18 - 2006 at 12:43 |
- The Nasdaq and the S&P500 endured slight drops last week, although the Dow Jones remained unchanged week on week. In Europe, stocks fell further than in the US and all DJ Stoxx sectors declined. Both US and European markets require caution in the week to come.
- Monday, September 11 - 2006 at 12:50 |
- European markets enjoyed a positive week's trading with strong gains in the travel and leisure, industrial and construction sectors. The ECB left its benchmark rate unchanged but investors will keep their eye on a hike in October. Markets in the US also rose but trading was thin.
- Monday, September 04 - 2006 at 13:18 |
- US markets dipped on the back of profit-booking following last week's gains, but further upside movement is anticipated. In Europe, the markets also flattened out after recent rises, with the industrial, auto and technology sectors shedding value, but further gains are likely.
- Tuesday, August 29 - 2006 at 11:45 |
- Strong gains in the semiconductors and technology hardware sectors helped push the Nasdaq up 6% this week. The bullish tone in the US influenced trading in Europe, with many sectors advancing. US and European bourses look like they can maintain upside momentum.
- Tuesday, August 22 - 2006 at 10:56 |
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