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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:11:56 GMT

New QE is expected in the UK

The prospects of new QE undertaken by the Bank of England aimed at boosting growth increased. The move has become more likely after Threadneedle Street reported contraction in money supply and poor borrowing by both households and businesses. The City experts predict the Bank of England may announce new round of QE at the monetary policy meeting due next week.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:52:39 GMT

Amazon posted drop in profits and may face loss

Amazon announced an essential decline in net income and warned of probable loss this year. Net income for Q4 of 2011 achieved USD 177 million as compared to USD 416 million in the preceding year. The decline appeared despite sharp growth in revenues that increased by 35% to USD 17.43 billion last year. Following the announcement, the company's shares lost

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:42:38 GMT

Chicago PMI fell to 60.2 in January

US manufacturing activity grew less than expected last month, reported the Institute for Supply Management. Its barometer index fell from 62.2 to 60.2 in January. Experts questioned by Bloomberg predicted the Chicago PMI to advance to 63 in January. Despite decrease in the PMI, reading above 50 indicates expansion.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:23:16 GMT

Euro Zone's jobless rate attained 10.4% last month

Euro Zone's unemployment approached a new record in December, reported the Eurostat. The unemployment rate in the region jumped to 10.4% in December, after hitting 10.3% in November. About 16.5 million individuals were unemployed while the highest jobless rate of 22.9% was in Spain and the lowest rate of 4.1% was in Austria.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:46:13 GMT

China manufacturing indexes surge more than expected

Chinese production gauge grew in January despite weaker demand from Europe. According to official statistics, purchasing managers' index rose from 50.3 in December to 50.5 in January. Analysts previously predicted the index to reach 49.8. HSBC Holdings Plc's separately estimated index climbed to 48.8. 

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:28:43 GMT

Euro declines for a second straight session

17-nation currency depreciated against the US Dollar for the second consecutive session as Greece kept struggling to end debt talks. Euro lost ground also versus Yen ahead of Portuguese bond auction today on worries the country will need more financial aid. Euro slipped 0.1% against greenback to USD 1.3071 in Asian trade and lost 0.2% against Japanese Yen, touching JPY 99.59. Currently

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:47:00 GMT

Energy markets awats freah stimulus from Iran

Energy prices, excluding heating oil, decreased on Monday on the depreciating Euro against the US Dollar amid Greek debt restructuring talks. At the same time, colder weather in The US managed to back up heating oil price but failed to limit losses of the natural gas futures. Crude and Brent oil may seek support on the geopolitical risks as Iran

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:46:28 GMT

Argicultural commodities fell on improved weather condoitions in South America

Agricultural commodities edged lower on Monday amid more favorable weather forecasts in South America. Corn was the top loser, falling by 1.56 over the day as expected rains in South America may lower the risk of essential decrease in global crops. At the same time, agricultural traders continued to eye developments over the Greek debt restructuring. However, Rabobank advices investors

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:26:27 GMT

Zinc fell on weak spot demand and lack of China's interest

Base metals, except for aluminium, fell on Monday as Greek debt talks and weak Euro dampened investors' sentiment in the industry metals. Aluminium, the only gainer, found support on the falling LME inventories and deficit on the market. At the same time, zinc tumbled by 1.16% as cancelled warrants have been constantly declining, hitting the lowest level among all LME

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:22:22 GMT

Precious metals dropped on Monday amid stronger US Dollar

Precious metals tumbled on Monday amid firmer US Dollar and very slow progress over the Greece's debt swap. Weaker equities also created downward pressure on the precious metals' price. Despite slight loss, the yellow metal is likely to jump amid expected monetary easing in the US. Silver holdings at the largest silver backed exchange-traded funds decline while investors claim the

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:21:36 GMT

DAX 30 index surges on better unemployment data

German DAX 30 index recovered after previous choppy session and jumped 0.9% on Tuesday, supported by financials and carmakers. The index got the upward momentum, after German national statistics office reported 20-year record low unemployment level for January. Commerzbank surged 3% and Deutsche Bank added 0.6%. Meanwhile, BMW AG gained 2.81% and MAN SE advanced 2.84%. On the downside Deutsche

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:21:27 GMT

US house price slips more than expected

US housing prices declined more than predicted in November, signalling slower recovery in nation's property market. S&P/Case-Shiller index fell 3.7% in November compared to previous year. Economists questioned by Bloomberg previously predicted a drop around 3.3%. Analysts suggest that relatively high number of foreclosures may keep further pressure on property prices. 

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:21:19 GMT

Foreign shoppers likely to add USD 850B to US economy

Overseas shoppers from China and Brazil may fuel retail sales in US if government would ease the issuance of tourist visas for these countries. According to Obama plan, Chinese and Brazilian shoppers would boost tourism in US, create about 1.3 million new jobs and inject nearly USD 850B in country's economy by 2020. President has signed order requiring Department of Homeland Security

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:41 GMT

FTSE 100 index rallies on Tuesday

UK FTSE 100 index dropped 1% on Monday but sharply appreciated on Tuesday amid finalized EU fiscal discipline treaty and on hopes Greece is moving closer debt swap agreement. FTSE 100 climbed 0.7% lifted by energy shares amid surging oil futures. BP PLC  added 2.6% and Petrofac Ltd. gained 2.2%. ARM Holdings PLC jumped 4.4% after posting an 11% increase

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:45:02 GMT

Nikkei 225 fluctuates between gains and losses on Tuesday

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rebounded on Tuesday as Japanese industrial production output surged 4% in December, compared to predicted 2.8%. Gains, however, were limited as unemployment slightly increased to 4.6% in December amid appreciating Yen. Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.11% or 9.46 points and finished at 8,802.51, led by industrial sector. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. advanced 1.6%, while Hitachi Construction

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:42 GMT

Hang Seng rallies on Tuesday

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index recovered on Tuesday as EU countries approved fiscal discipline treaty and Japanese data showed higher than expected manufacturing output. Hang Seng index added 1.14% or 230.08 points and closed at 20,390.49, lifted by financials and coal miners. China Shenhua Energy Co. and Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. each added 1.5%, while Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:00 GMT

Dow Jones trades close to flat

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index extended losses on Monday as investors anticipated news that US consumer spending was unchanged in December amid surging Portuguese borrowing costs. However, the index recovered by the end of session and traded close to flat, edging down 0.05% or 6.74 points at 12,653.72. On the upside blue chip index was supported by Microsoft Corp. and

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:50 GMT

S&P 500 index 0.25% down on Monday

US S&P 500 Index maintained downward path on Monday, weighted down by investor concerns over indebted Portugal and Greece. S&P 500 closed 0.25% or 3.32 points down at 1,313.01. The index experienced a steep fall during the session but managed to erase most of losses as technology and telecommunication shares rose. Gannet Co and Staples Inc., were the main losers,

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:27 GMT

German unemployment falls more than predicted

Jobless rate in Germany declined more than expected in January, reaching 20-year record low. The number of unemployed people fell by 34 000, reaching 2.85 million. Economists earlier predicted a decrease between 8000 and 10 000. The adjusted unemployment rate eased from 6.8% to 6.7% indicating Germany is moving towards better performance than rest of Euro Area nations. 

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:56:06 GMT

Euro Zone unemployment rate unchanged in December

The jobless rate in the Euro Area was 10.4% last month, unchanged from November, said Eurostat on Tuesday. The reading matched previously made predictions. The number of jobless people in the Euro region increased by 20 000, reaching 16.469 million in December. The unemployment level of 10.4% is the highest figure since January 1999.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:24:29 GMT

Most Asian stocks end higher on Tuesday

Asian share markets closed mostly up on Tuesday, lifted by earnings reports and better than expected production output data from Japan. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gained 0.1%, South Korea's Kospi surged 0.1% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rallied 1.42%. Shanghai Composite Index added 0.33% while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index was the only index which posted losses, ending 0.2% down. 

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:15 GMT

UK consumer confidence surged in January

UK consumer sentiment index climbed 7-month record high in January, lifted by slowing inflation which boosted consumption. British consumer confidence gauge increased by 4 points and reached minus 29 which is the strongest figure since June 2011. The outlook for personal finances and nation's overall economy also improved. Experts previously predicted the index to be at minus 31.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:54 GMT

European markets fall on Portugal pressure

European share markets tumbled on Monday, led by resource and financial stocks as enduring Greece debt swap agreement and surging Portuguese bond yields boosted investor pessimism. Stoxx 600 index lost 1.1% to 252.52, while French CAC 40 index dropped 1.6% at 3,265.64. German DAX 30 and UK FTSE 100 index fell 1% each and finished at 6,444.45 and 5,671.09 respectively. 

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:38 GMT

US markets erase steep losses on technology shares

US markets opened lower on Monday and extended losses later in the day as investor worries about situation in Greece and Portugal accelerated. However, main stock indices managed to offset biggest drops lifted by technology and telecommunication shares. S&P 500 Index closed 0.25% or 3.32 points down at 1,313.01, Dow Jones Industrial Average Index traded close to flat 0.05% or

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