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Opening Wrap – Friday September 21, 2018
In Asian Equity Markets indices traded in largely positive territory in the morning on the final trading day of the week, following record highs on Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225 advanced by 0.5 percent, with the insurance sector rising by 1.93 percent. South...
Closing Wrap – Thursday September 20, 2018
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 ended up 0.68 percent, with all sectors, except travel and health care, posting solid gains by the finish. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 jumped 0.49 percent by the close, despite an gain in sterling, while France's CAC 40...
Opening Wrap – Thursday September 20, 2018
In Asian Equity Markets indices traded mixed on Thursday. Japan's Nikkei 225 was flat around 23,672.91. In South Korea, the Kospi gained 0.95 percent as blue chip stocks traded mixed. Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor were up 2.2 percent and 2 percent,...
Closing Wrap – Wednesday September 19, 2018
In European Equity Markets stocks ended Wednesday's session relatively upbeat, as investors shook off concerns surrounding escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 rose 0.41 percent at the close, while France's CAC 40 added 0.57...
Opening Wrap – Wednesday September 19, 2018
In Asian Equity Markets indices rose on Wednesday as investors mostly shrugged off an escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China. In Australia, the benchmark ASX 200 rose 0.3 percent, with the materials and energy sectors gaining 1.59 percent and 1.16...
Closing Wrap – Tuesday September 18, 2018
In European Equity Markets stocks were muted at the market close on Tuesday. Major sectors, meanwhile, were pointing in different directions at the end of trade. Zalando shares fell 11.5 percent, after the retailer cut its 2018 guidance for the second time in two...
Opening Wrap – Tuesday September 18, 2018
In Asian Equity Markets indices were mixed on Tuesday morning after trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalated. Australia's ASX 200 fell 0.19 percent as the energy sector continued its decline, falling 1.33 percent. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.99 percent and...
Closing Wrap – Monday September 17, 2018
In European Equity Markets stocks were pointing in different directions by Monday's close, as renewed fears over an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China capped gains in the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished up 0.1 percent, with sectors showing a...
Opening Wrap – Monday September 17, 2018
In Asian Equity Markets indices were largely lower on Monday as U.S.-China trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment. In South Korea, the Kospi saw losses of 0.49 percent in morning trade, with industry heavyweight Samsung Electronics sliding further by 0.98...
Closing Wrap – Friday September 14, 2018
In European Equity Markets the pan-European STOXX 600 closed up 0.41 percent, however on the week, it jumped 1.15 percent. Europe's automakers and miners were seen as some of the strongest performers during trade. Britain's Investec jumped to the top of the European...